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Software Engineering

Technical Microcredential

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10 weeks of online weekly modules

12–13 hours of self-paced learning per week

Earn a digital certificate from IBM

Multiple payment options available

This Technical Microcredential Is for You if You Want to:

Gain Practical Software Dev Skills

Learn to use Linux, Git, and other cloud tools to solve industry challenges.

Engage With a Career-Focused Curriculum

Equip yourself with the foundational knowledge and skills employers want.

Earn an Industry-Backed Certificate

Gain a certificate from IBM — an industry leader for more than a century.

Register in Three Easy Steps

1

Review Selection and Pricing

You’ll be taken to your cart on GetSmarter, IBM’s online education partner.

2

Create an Account

Create a student profile on GetSmarter, then add your billing details.

3

Complete Registration

Choose your preferred payment option to register and pay for the technical microcredential.

Choose a Flexible Payment Plan

We offer accessible financing options so that nothing stands in the way of your success.

Payment Options


Pay in full before the technical microcredential starts


Split payment plan

You may opt for a three-part payment plan, with the first installment due prior to the technical microcredential start date.

Get sponsored by your employer

Of our past students, 37 percent of our students have received employer assistance, and you can too. All you need to register is your sponsor’s name, email, and billing address. They’ll receive an email with instructions.


Need help asking your boss? Check out our guide here.

Need Help? Contact Us

An Enrollment Specialist can answer any questions you have about the technical microcredential, learning outcomes, and payment options.

Phone: +1 617 977 6889 

Email: ibmeducation@getsmarter.com

How You’ll Learn

Every course is broken down into manageable, weekly modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

 Work through your online instructional material.

Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through optional weekly live sessions — flexible and connected learning that combines expertise and real-world relevance.

Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including videos, hands-on activities, and more.

Apply what you learn each week to quizzes and ongoing project submissions, culminating in a capstone project at the end of this microcredential.

Technical Requirements

In order to complete this technical microcredential, you’ll need a PDF Reader. You may need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, as well as read and create documents in Microsoft Word or Excel. The Google equivalent of these programs may also be used.

Some technical microcredentials may require certain software and resources, which will be communicated to you upon registration and/or at the start of the microcredential. Please note that Google, Vimeo, and YouTube may be used in our technical microcredential delivery.

Your Success Team

GetSmarter, with whom IBM is collaborating to deliver this online technical microcredential, provides a personalized approach to online education that ensures you’re supported throughout your learning journey.

Head Tutor

A subject expert who’ll guide you through content-related challenges.

Success Advisor

Your one-on-one support, available during IBM hours (8am to 5pm EST) to resolve technical and administrative challenges.

Global Success Team

Available 24/7 to solve your tech-related and administrative queries and concerns.

Why GetSmarter?

IBM is collaborating with online education provider GetSmarter to create a new class of learning experience — one that is innovative, engaging, and personalized for the working professional.

GetSmarter delivers online education from world-leading universities and institutions to transform the lives of thousands of students across the globe. GetSmarter’s online technical microcredentials are designed to advance your career and fit in with your busy lifestyle. Each technical microcredential is expert-led, fully supported and community-based, helping you build career-critical skills. GetSmarter is owned by 2U.

Advance your tech career with training built for the real world.

At IBM, we’re passionate about delivering education to professionals who want to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Drawing on a proud legacy of innovation, IBM delivers industry-relevant learning that blends business insight with real-world application — equipping you to solve complex challenges, drive smarter decisions, and stay competitive where it counts.

Our courses reflect a commitment to relevance, accessibility, and measurable impact — developed in collaboration with leading practitioners at the forefront of their fields. Whether advancing in your current role or exploring new opportunities, IBM helps you build skills that matter — shaped by purpose, grounded in practice, and always focused on what comes next.