Technical Specialist Profession Certification - Expert

Issued by IBM

An IBM Certified Specialist leads teams to adapt new technology & processes to deliver high quality solutions that provide business value for the client. They ensure solutions meet client requirements & are technically viable in the client environment. They remove technical inhibitors that would prevent client satisfaction & acceptance of the solution implemented. At Expert Level, the IBM Certified Specialist is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert and teaches others in their work.

Type Certification
Time Years
Cost Free

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Earning Criteria

This individual achieved certification by the profession Board that he/she is able to lead and teach others to define the client's business problem; develop an appropriate solution which considers potential alternatives; achieve business impact for the client, and apply the lessons learned to future opportunities with other clients.
This individual led work with the client which delivered business value. They focused on key areas such as facilitating communications; understanding the business requirements; developing solutions to meet the client's business, technical and architectural requirements; setting technical direction; leading problem analysis and resolution; planning engagements and mitigating risks involved; and negotiating results.
This individual has shown that they continue to develop their technical and professional skills as evidenced by a minimum of 120 hours of training and personal development completed in last 3-5 years.
This individual has enhanced and maintained IBM's technical vitality through mentoring others (required) and other forms of give back including the development of IC/IP, enablement assets, publications, technical presentations and voluntary work on Certification Review Boards.