Red Hat Academy learners gain access to courses from IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity curriculum

Red Hat Academy has partnered with academic institutions around the world to provide the next generation of IT talent with free access to a range of Red Hat’s training courses and certification exams. The program creates an environment where students can access training through their higher education institutions, and take advantage of several other benefits like certification exams and access to our talent network for potential career opportunities. The curriculum involves hands-on instruction across platforms, application services, and cloud technologies built with input from Red Hat development, technical support, and field consulting teams.

Red Hat Academy learners can now access select IBM SkillsBuild cybersecurity courses as part of their membership, at no additional cost, without a separate login. The offerings include courses such as:

• Enterprise Security in Practice,
• Getting Started with Threat Intelligence and Hunting, and
• Security Operations Center in Practice

These self-paced courses are designed to teach fundamental skills and provide industry-relevant content, equipping students with the knowledge needed to excel in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape. Once a course is completed, students can receive a digital credential through Credly.

IBM SkillsBuild also offers free access to 1000 courses on topics such as cybersecurity and AI via https://skillsbuild.org/.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable cybersecurity skills and prepare for the challenges of today’s tech-driven world.

What’s in it for Red Hat Academy students?

This curriculum prepares students for industry roles that complement technologies like Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Python, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for careers, including:

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Automation Specialist
• Cloud Security Engineer
• DevSecOps Professional

How to access these courses

As a Red Hat Academy student, you access courses through the Access Student Resources section within Red Hat Academy Learning Platform. When accessing the content for the first time, select the “Create New Account” option. This prompts you to accept the IBM SkillsBuild terms, and then automatically pulls your account information from Red Hat Academy Learning Platform through a system integration. Once completed, follow the on-screen instructions to access the course content.

Who is eligible?

All Red Hat Academy students currently enrolled in, or newly added to, classes created through Red Hat Academy on the Learning Platform are granted immediate access to this content. 

University students who are not enrolled in Red Hat Academy, can also access other courses for free through IBM SkillsBuild. 

No time limits

Currently enrolled and eligible students receive this content without any time limit,, so you can learn at your own pace and convenience.

Red Hat Academy program benefits

Red Hat Academy program partners with academic institutions to offer top-quality curriculum on Red Hat technologies to help students reach  their academic and career potential. 

The program offers:

• No-cost membership to qualifying universities, with user-friendly online program enrollment
• Industry-leading curriculum that includes Linux, cloud, and application services to help students acquire cutting-edge, job-relevant IT skills
• Discounted Red Hat exams for instructors and students
• Standardized materials are available through a web-based portal called the Red Hat Academy Learning Platform, allowing instructors to manage classes, create assignments, and access resources
• Online, student courseware in up to 9 languages
• Flexible lab options to help academies accommodate students
• Instructor training through no-cost, self-paced courses
• Connectability with other Red Hat Academy students and instructors in the Red Hat Learning Community
• Accessibility to Red Hat partner and customer job opportunities through Red Hat Academy Talent Network

Our goal is to make Red Hat Academy accessible to as many qualified academic institutions as possible. Eligible organizations consist of nonprofit institutions or schools that grant degrees, certificates, or diplomas. To get started, academic institutions can apply today.

IBM SkillsBuild is a free education program aimed at increasing access to technology education. Through the program, IBM supports adult learners, and high school and university students and faculty, to develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities. The program includes an online platform that is complemented by customized practical learning experiences delivered in collaboration with a global network of partners. Visit skillsbuild.org to learn more.