What is the Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen program?
IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen have partnered to create the ultimate career advancement program. Learners build tech skills with IBM SkillsBuild, then gain experience through Riipen
IBM SkillsBuild is a free, comprehensive learning platform designed to empower individuals with the digital skills needed for today’s in-demand industries. Offering expert-developed courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, web development, data science, and more. IBM SkillsBuild helps learners acquire the knowledge necessary to advance their careers.
Upon completing the eligible courses [link to article], learners are invited to apply their newly gained skills through hands-on projects in collaboration with employers on the Riipen platform. This real-world experience helps learners deepen their expertise while providing employers with valuable contributions from motivated, skilled talent.
By bridging the gap between education and career readiness, IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen play a pivotal role in preparing the workforce of tomorrow.
What are the conditions required to participate in the program?
The participation agreements outline requirements to participate in the Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen Program.
How do I join Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen?
Here are some helpful guides to support learners [link] and employers [link] in getting starts.
Am I eligible to participate in the Riipen projects?
Check your eligibility status on our landing pages for learners
[link] and employers [link].
Why do I need to verify my identity?
Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program. Since it is a government funded program, we need to adhere to strict guidelines to ensure the eligibility for payment as per our funding agreement. Learn more about it for learners & employers.
Can learners work on teams?
Each team is limited to one learner. With the employer's approval, a team may collaborate with another team matched to the same project, if required. In cases of collaboration, each team must submit unique deliverables to the platform to showcase their individual contributions.
What is a cohort?
A cohort refers to a group of learners who participate in a specific term of the Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen program. Learn more in our Cohort Breakdown.