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Free 10-Minute Tech Microlearning Tasters

Want to discover how technology is shaping the things you love? Start with one of our free IBM SkillsBuild microlearning tasters. These quick, engaging sessions take just 10 minutes and cover everything from gaming, live music and sport to AI, motorsport, science and sustainability.

Explore how technology powers Formula 1 racing with Scuderia Ferrari HP, supports NASA’s work, transforms live concerts, and helps brands like L’Oréal innovate for the future. With 17 different tasters to choose from, it’s an easy way to explore new interests before diving into one of the full learning plans below.

Promotional graphic showing the rear view of a Ferrari Formula 1 car illuminated by red lighting, with IBM branding displayed on the rear wing. Text at the bottom reads: “Ferrari meets IBM Innovation”. The image highlights the partnership between Ferrari and IBM, linking motorsport with technology and innovation.
Ferrari Meets IBM Innovation: AI-Powered Racing

Discover how AI is transforming Formula 1, helping teams analyse data, improve performance, and deliver exciting fan experiences.

Promotional image for an IBM SkillsBuild microlearning taster titled “Creating an elevator pitch using Generative AI”. The image shows a person typing on a laptop while seated at a desk. The laptop keyboard and hands are in focus, with a softly blurred background creating a professional learning environment. Overlaid text reads: “Creating an elevator pitch using Generative AI”. The image highlights the use of artificial intelligence to support communication skills, personal branding and career development.
Creating an Elevator Pitch Using Generative AI
Learn how to use generative AI to create a compelling elevator pitch, with practical tips on prompting and communicating your ideas effectively.
Promotional image for an IBM SkillsBuild microlearning taster titled “Technology meets beauty: IBM & L'Oréal”. The image features a close-up view of a circular laboratory dish or scientific container filled with blue liquid, creating abstract water-like patterns and reflections. Overlaid text reads: “Technology meets beauty: IBM & L'Oréal”. The image highlights the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence and scientific research in the beauty industry, showcasing how innovation can support the development of new products and solutions.
Tech meets beauty: IBM & L’Oréal
Discover how IBM and L’Oréal use AI, data and digital technology to create more sustainable beauty products and reduce environmental impact.
Promotional image for an IBM SkillsBuild microlearning taster titled “How is technology used in live concerts?”. The image shows a large outdoor concert stage illuminated with bright blue and purple lighting effects, spotlights and stage rigging. Silhouettes of performers and equipment can be seen on stage, while a crowd of audience members watches from the foreground. Overlaid text reads: “How is technology used in live concerts?”. The image highlights the role of technology in live events, including lighting, sound, stage production and audience experiences.
How is technology used in live concerts?

Discover the cutting-edge technology behind live concerts, from immersive visuals and sound systems to innovative audience experiences.

Promotional image for an IBM SkillsBuild microlearning taster titled “Game On: The tech behind modern gaming”. The image shows two people seated at gaming computers wearing headsets and using illuminated keyboards. Gaming chairs and computer equipment are visible, with colourful lighting creating a modern gaming environment. Overlaid text reads: “Game On: The tech behind modern gaming”. The image highlights the technology that powers modern video games, including gaming hardware, software and digital innovation.
Game on: The tech behind modern gaming
Learn how technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, game engines and graphics processing power today’s gaming industry.
Promotional image for an IBM SkillsBuild microlearning taster titled “IBM and NASA: Powering AI for a Safer Planet”. The image shows two people standing in front of a large digital display showing a satellite-style map with a highlighted blue data area. One person is pointing at the screen while discussing the information displayed. The overlaid text reads: “IBM and NASA: Powering AI for a safer planet”. The image highlights the use of artificial intelligence, data analysis and technology to support environmental monitoring and scientific research.
IBM and NASA: Powering AI for a safer planet

Discover how IBM and NASA are using AI, climate data and satellite technology to help communities respond to environmental challenges and build a safer future.

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Explore even more bite-sized learning across our Tech Teasers collections, including Career & Professional Skills, Entertainment, Retail & Consumer Products, Science, and Sports to discover how technology is shaping different industries.

DofE Course Packages

IBM has created a range of course packages to help you build new skills while completing your DofE Skills section. To achieve your Award, you’ll need to complete the following minimum learning hours:

  • Bronze: Minimum 13 hours
  • Silver: Minimum 26 hours
  • Gold: Minimum 52 hours

You can combine one or more course packages to meet the hours required for your Award level. Before you start, check with your DofE Leader that your chosen course packages and planned timescales meet the requirements of your Award.

Workplace Skills Essentials

Develop the essential workplace skills employers value most, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professional networking, critical thinking and agile working. This 13-hour learning plan helps you build confidence, earn a digital badge, and gain practical skills that can support your DofE Skills section, future studies and career aspirations.

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Digital Skills

Build essential digital skills for the modern world, from internet safety and digital literacy to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and data. This 13-hour learning plan helps you develop confidence with technology, explore emerging tech careers, earn a digital badge, and gain practical skills that can support your DofE Skills section, future studies and employment opportunities.

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Mindful Workplace

Develop a positive digital mindset while learning practical strategies to improve wellbeing, manage stress and build resilience. This 13-hour learning plan combines mindfulness, personal development and workplace skills to help you adapt to change, think creatively, collaborate effectively and maintain your wellbeing at school, work and beyond.

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Artificial Intelligence

Explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discover how it is transforming the way we live, work and learn. This 13-hour learning plan introduces key AI concepts, including language processing, computer vision and AI agents, helping you develop future-ready skills, understand real-world applications and earn a digital credential that can enhance your CV, personal statement and career prospects.

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Work Readiness

Prepare for the world of work by building the skills and confidence needed to land your first job. This 13-hour learning plan covers CV writing, professional networking, interview preparation and job searching, while introducing how AI can help you explore career paths and identify opportunities that match your skills and interests.

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Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies LogoExplore the technologies shaping the future, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data and quantum computing. This 13-hour learning plan helps you understand how emerging technologies work, discover their real-world applications, and build a deeper understanding of AI, giving you valuable skills and insights into some of the fastest-growing career areas.

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Tech Career Journey

Tech Career Journey LogoExplore the exciting world of technology careers and discover where your interests could take you. This 13-hour learning plan introduces Agile ways of working and explores career paths in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data, UX design, IT support and sustainability, helping you understand the skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing tech sector.

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Advanced Workplace Skills

Build a broad range of professional skills over 12 months, including leadership, career planning, customer engagement, design thinking and workplace communication. This learning plan helps you develop the knowledge, confidence and employability skills valued by employers, while earning industry-recognised credentials that can strengthen your CV, personal statement and future applications.

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Green Technologies and Design Thinking

Explore how technology can help tackle real-world environmental and social challenges. This 13-hour learning plan covers sustainability, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and design thinking, helping you develop innovative problem-solving skills and discover how technology can create positive change for people, communities and the planet.

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Business Management in Programming

BM in Programming LogoLearn how technology, business and programming work together to solve real-world problems. This 13-hour learning plan introduces Agile working, project management, web development and data fundamentals, helping you build practical digital skills, understand how technology projects are delivered, and gain experience that can support future studies and careers in tech.

View Business Management in Programming Course

We’ve highlighted some of the most popular packages above, but you can also browse all IBM SkillsBuild course packages here:

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