IBM Technical Specialist - Core Specialty - Foundational
Issued by
IBM
The badge earner has demonstrated their application of the skills and experience required as an IBM Technical Specialist in the core skill specialty. At Foundation level, the badge earner has performed their role with assistance while improving their skills and gaining self-sufficiency. This badge may form part of an application for certification at the Foundation Level in the IBM Technical Specialist Profession.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Must be an employee of IBM
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Communication - Demonstrated that the badge earner has used written and verbal communications effectively in a client environment. The badge earner has delivered compelling written communications in an organized and persuasive manner, adapting their style for different audiences in project deliverables and in a client environment.
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Understand Business Aspects - Demonstrated that the badge earner has understood the stakeholders' business needs and how those needs relate to their specialty.
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Develop Solutions - Demonstrated that the badge earner contributed to the structures of a solution that was validated to meet one or more business or technical requirements.
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Interface to Architecture - Demonstrated that the badge earner understood how their personal contribution relates to the "big picture" in the context of the enterprise or the project architecture.
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Contribute to Technical Direction - Demonstrated that the badge earner participated in a team to perform the work and contributed to the team to complete a scope of work.
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Asset Reuse - Demonstrated that the badge earner effectively reused assets, objects, and materials, when appropriate and cost effective.
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The badge application must be approved by a Technical Specialist certified mentor and a Subject Matter Expert who conducted the review.