On the 6th, Korea IBM announced that it has been selected as the education provider for the 'Large and Small Business Co-existence Academy' promoted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea). It is evaluated as unusual for a foreign corporation to be selected for public projects in Korea.
The Large and Small Business Co-existence Academy is a project established to enhance the digital capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises. It was designed to open and share excellent training programs operated by large corporations with workers from partner small businesses to bridge the digital skills gap.
IBM plans to provide a practical-oriented training program based on the software as a service (SaaS) version of its enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solution 'watsonx platform.' The Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC) will support the overall operation. The training will consist of a 'basic course' and an 'advanced course.' Participants can learn in stages through a total of 7 modules. Through this, they can learn the latest technologies, including AI, big data, and cloud. Graduates will undergo IBM certification testing through the global credentialing platform Credly and will receive official certification digital badges based on their competency level.
In addition to the Large and Small Business Co-existence Academy, Korea IBM continues to provide practical-oriented AI technology education to college students and workers through various programs, including the Ministry of Employment and Labor's ▲ K-Digital Training Advanced Industry and Digital Core Talent Development Training Program (first recruitment until the 11th) ▲ K-Digital Training Digital Leading Enterprises Academy ▲ AICA AI Academy, and the 'IBM Summer AI Hackathon' in collaboration with 7 universities, including Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology.
Kim Min-seong, head of business development at Korea IBM, said, "With the demand for AI talent higher than ever, it is crucial for IBM to provide practical education opportunities to help corporations effectively respond to digital transformation. This academy focuses on cultivating practical talent that can be immediately applied in the field based on IBM's technology and educational experience. In the future, Korea IBM will continue to collaborate with various partners to enhance digital competitiveness across industries and realize the value of co-prosperity continuously."