IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau (PBU) is in collaboration to establish the IBM SkillsBuild@PBU Learning Institute, a first of its kind for IBM in Malaysia which is expected to benefit nearly 800 students at PBU annually.
It would also serve the need for industry-relevant high-value talent in the Northern Corridor of Malaysia, especially Penang. The IBM SkillsBuild@PBU Learning Institute would create new learning pathways for students and help them understand how their coursework, field experience, and the future workplace are connected.
Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of technical skills due to the acceleration of digital transformation across industries.
Under the collaboration, PBU would tap into IBM SkillsBuild platform to access free accredited learning content, badges to certify learning and career development coaching from IBM experts.
Among the industry-led modules that will be added into the program include cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, professional skills and four role-based modules namely Data Analyst, IBM Z System Administrator, Project Manager and Customer Service Professional.
The collaboration between IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau plays an important role in creating digital talents and a skills-relevant workforce needed by the industry. The efforts on digital talent readiness will be the epitome of creating a culture of continuous learning and embracing ever-advancing technology as part of digital transformation in Penang.
