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
Skills
Earning Criteria
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.