IBM Unveils 'Cognitive Builder Course' on IBM Cloud

IBM and Galvanize have launched the first online Cognitive Builder Course hosted on IBM Cloud and powered by IBM Watson. The course is aimed at enterprise developers and interested university students who seek to build on their fundamental Python programming skills, while gaining knowledge about machine learning and artificial intelligence. Currently, the technology industry is facing a shortage of experienced developers to address the growing demand for cognitive and AI development. Recently'Upskilling India' a study conducted by IBM Institute for Business Value indicates 60 percent of global executives expect that employees will need new and different skills to be successful. The study also highlights that 61 percent of the respondents believe that India's higher education system is slow in responding to the changing social demands and needs, followed by 59 percent of the respondents expressing the challenge in maintaining a relevant curriculum for students.