Boost your CV with a free credential and help IBM improve their AI training
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important across all subject areas, not just in STEM. IBM is working to make its AI training more relevant for students in every discipline - and they’re inviting your feedback to help shape it.
What’s the opportunity?
As part of the Department of Computing & Informatics longstanding relationship with IBM, BU staff and students have been invited to take part in a short, free AI training session (about 1.5 hours), and then share your feedback to help improve the content. In return, you’ll earn a digital credential and increase your visibility with IBM.
The training includes:
Introduction to AI
Large Language Model (LLM) Basics
Mastering the Art of Prompting (practical prompt engineering using ChatGPT).
What’s in it for you?
Gain a foundational understanding of AI and prompt engineering
Receive an IBM digital credential – great for your CV, placements, or graduate roles
Option to share your achievement on LinkedIn and tag IBM’ John McNamara, who will re-share to his network
Access further free IBM training and credentials if you wish.
How to take part:
Register for IBM SkillsBuild using your BU email- click ‘sign up’ in top right hand corner and select ‘college skills program’ (for students), ‘adult learner’ (for staff).
(students only)Submit your feedback (top 3 benefits + top 3 improvement suggestions)
(optional) Share on LinkedIn:
Post something like:
"Enjoying being part of the @IBM #EvolveAI initiative in collaboration with @bournemouthuniversity. View my AI achievement here: [insert your credential link]" Tag John McNamara for a reshare.
IBM will collect basic personal information (e.g., name and email) to provide access to the training and issue your credential. You can read IBM’s full privacy notice. The feedback survey is hosted by BU and is anonymous; only your course name and level is captured and shared with IBM along with your feedback.
