The Institute provides a framework for continuous learning and sustained professional development appropriate to your job and skills. Both entry level and continuing training and education are available in many subjects, from technical disciplines to business and interpersonal skills. Special programs are available to enhance and build the critical skills you need to meet customers' business and technology requirements. You can even tailor programs to accommodate your career goals, learning style, location and schedule.

The unique skills management process can give you a flexible road map to acquire knowledge and training through a variety of learning methods, including small classroom workshops, interactive and self-directed e-business courses on the Web, participation in global conferences and on-the-job training. Course offerings are developed in consultation with top IBM business and technology leaders and taught by IBM professionals who can offer you a wealth of industry knowledge and real-world experience.