IBM SkillsBuild is a free digital platform that connects adult learners with a curated path of job-focused learning. The platform has been customized for COABE so that our members can track their students progress as they make their way through the badges and credentials. Users will be able to showcase their badges and credentials on LinkedIn, their job transcripts, and resumes.

Learn more about the Present with Purpose Relaunch and watch the webinar replay with Presenter Coach, Sarah Goldammer.

Individual User

I’m new and want to register as an individual user to gain access to IBM SkillsBuild’s 11,000 badges and credentials (teacher or adult learner).

Local Programs

Register your Program and Learners for IBM SkillsBuild COABE Adult Ed Channel

Presenters

Register for the “Present with Purpose” Credential

I’m Already Registered.
How do I access the platform?

Field tested by multiple pilot sites, the IBM SkillsBuild platform has a customized COABE Adult Education channel to help you develop technology and professional skills to increase your employability. Take advantage of this opportunity and work your way through the various badges and credentials! You will gain hands-on experience and a working knowledge of the platform when you watch the short webinar video here.

Sign Up for an Account

  • Individual users will need an IBM ID (If you do not have an IBM ID, click HERE.) An IBM ID will be needed to complete the next step.
  • Once you have your IBM ID, register here for a COABE SkillsBuild account, using the same email that you used to create your IBM ID.

Field tested by multiple pilot sites, the IBM SkillsBuild platform has a customized COABE Adult Education channel to help your learners develop technology and professional skills to increase their employability. Jump start this opportunity in your local program and track your students progress via dynamic reports as they make their way through the various badges and credentials! You will gain hands-on experience and a working knowledge of the platform when you watch the short webinar video here.

Sign Your Program Up for an Account

  • If you are uploading multiple users for your program, click HERE to watch our short “how to” video. (Skip ahead to 1:55 for instructions)
  • Each user will need an IBM ID (If your users need an IBM ID, click HERE.) An IBM ID will be needed to complete the next step.
  • Once you have an IBM ID for each user, register here for a COABE SkillsBuild account, using the same email that you used to create your IBM ID.

Once registered for the IBM SkillsBuild platform, you can obtain the presenter credential.

The “Present With Purpose” credential is required for first time presenters, and strongly recommended for all presenters to complete. Presenters that attain certification will be recognized in the conference program and app.

Watch this short video that provides an overview to the “Present With Purpose” platform.

Click the button below to access COABE’s curated Adult Education channel.

Note: You must already be registered to access your account.

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