FREE CAREER TRAINING THROUGH IBM SKILLSBUILD
Whether you're transitioning from military service, advancing your career, or exploring a new path, IBM SkillsBuild provides free, flexible learning designed to help you build the skills employers are looking for.
What is IBM SkillsBuild?
IBM SkillsBuild is a free online learning platform that helps you gain job-ready skills at your own pace. Explore courses in high-demand fields, including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Professional Skills
As you complete courses, you'll earn industry-recognized IBM digital credentials that showcase your knowledge to employers and strengthen your resume.
Who is Eligible?
To join the VA IBM SkillsBuild platform, you must be at least 18 years or older and one of the following:
- Veteran
- Service member
- Spouse, caregiver, or dependent of a Veteran or service member
Take Your Learning Further with Guided Learning Experiences
Ready for a more structured learning journey? Guided Learning Experiences (GLEs) combine expert instruction with hands-on learning in supportive cohorts lasting 1, 4, or 10 weeks and no prior experience is required.
With a Guided Learning Experience, you'll:
- Learn from industry experts and build in-demand, career-ready skills.
- Earn a free, industry-recognized IBM digital credential.
- Apply what you've learned by completing a real-world project you can showcase to employers.
- Learn alongside a community of peers who are working toward similar career goals.
Keep up to date with IBM SkillsBuild opportunities by visiting our IBM SkillsBuild program webpage.
Upcoming Guided Learning Experiences
Registration Period: July 13 through July 31, 2026
Training Period: August 3 through August 30, 2026
Registration Period: July 20 through August 7, 2026
Training Period: August 10 through October 18, 2026
Registration Period: August 4 through August 18, 2026
Training Period: August 19 through August 26, 2026
Registration Period: August 31 through September 18, 2026
Training Period: September 21 through October 18, 2026
Important Reminders
Your GI Bill® entitlement is not charged for SkillsBuild access. You will not receive any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits or payments for participating in the IBM SkillsBuild program.
By registering for this learning experience, you acknowledge that SkillUp, a training delivery vendor of IBM SkillsBuild, will process your data (name and email only) and may contact you regarding your participation in this experience and other IBM SkillsBuild educational activities. You also understand that this information is shared with VA, which will have access to your data to support program coordination and participant engagement.
If You Need Help
If you have technical questions about SkillsBuild: create your account and engage with the virtual assistant.
If you have questions about GI Bill eligibility or benefits: Review the VA webpage and contact VA with any education benefit questions you may have.
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