The IBM Certified Professional Program provides a vehicle for instructors to acquire the product knowledge and skills to effectively train others on IBM software. The instructor certification track validates skills according to the level of professional certification achieved and awards one of the following certification titles:
IBM Certified Instructor can teach intermediate level job functions and job-related skills.
IBM Certified Advanced Instructor exhibits in-depth knowledge and proficiency over a broad set of IBM software products, solutions or related technology.
How to become an instructor
In order to become an IBM Certified Instructor, you may be an employee of an approved ECIS Business Partner or you may apply as an independent instructor. Independent instructors will need to establish a PartnerWorld profile in order to become an IBM Certified Instructor.
At a glance, you must:
Earn an accepted IBM Certified Professional for Lotus Software credential
Prove your instructional skills
Complete online instructor application
Notify Lotus instructor program of your intention to apply
Benefits
Each IBM Certified Instructor earns the right to display a certification mark that corresponds to the IBM software brand in which they have validated skills. These certification marks are a statement of your instructor's expertise and commitment to educational excellence.
Once an instructor is successfully certified, IBM will provide the materials and courseware needed to develop a structured but flexible training program for customers, other IBM Business Partners and IT professionals.
IBM Certified Instructors have access to the Certified Instructor private pages. These sites provide tools, program updates and enablement information for instructors.
Instructor Enablement Opportunities
Lotus Instructor Programs offers special instructor enablement classes for some products. If you are interested in participating or finding more information about these, please contact Instructor Programs at certify@us.ibm.com.
Instructor Private Site
The instructor private site is available to all IBM Certified for Lotus Software instructors. You must register for the site by going to the Instructor private Website login page.
Please follow the instructions at the private site login page to register online to gain access to information and materials created just for you.
