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IBM API Connect v2018 API Skills Badge

The badge earner understands how to create, publish, and secure APIs with IBM API Connect V2018. The individual can implement APIs with the LoopBack Node.js framework, create message processing policies that transform API requests and responses, and authorize client API requests with security definitions. The badge earner can also enforce an OAuth flow with an OAuth 2.0 API security, and publish and test APIs on the API Connect cloud.

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IBM App Connect Essentials

This badge earner demonstrates a basic understanding of the product and is able to articulate the key use cases as well as the value proposition. They have gained practical skills by building an integration requiring the bulk movement of data and an API in App Connect. The individual can apply this knowledge to how App Connect can help them achieve their own integration use cases.

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IBM MQ Developer Essentials

The badge earner demonstrates an understanding of fundamental IBM MQ messaging concepts, can create and configure a queue manager, and has a working understanding of MQ objects such as channels, queues, and topics. This individual can develop a JMS application to solve a high-level application integration scenario by producing code to connect to IBM MQ and interact with messaging objects. The badge holder is able to troubleshoot and debug simple errors and resolve connectivity issues.

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What earning a digital badge represents

A Digital Badge is a cross-industry recognition of technical knowledge and skills, which can be posted to your social and professional networking sites, as well as your digital signature. IBM Automation is supporting this new program, based on the Open Badge Standards, through the creation of a broad range of badged activities covering multiple subject matter.

 

IBM digital badges provide you with significant benefits:

  • Digital and easily shareable version of your credentials
  • Recognition of industry aligned skills
  • Globally recognized standard
  • Free access to a digital badge wallet for easy management of your badges
  • Secure and verifiable means of storing and publishing your credentials
 

How do I earn an IBM Automation badge?

In most cases, you will be required to complete a learning activity along with an end-of-course assessment. In some cases, you may be required to complete multiple learning activities and assessments, or submit evidence of your qualification depending upon the badged activity.

 

How do I get my badge?

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