IBM SkillsBuild AI Campus Connect — Free AI Credentials via Your Big Year

About this opportunity

IBM SkillsBuild's AI Campus Connect, delivered through Your Big Year®, is a free AI-skills programme open to students in any discipline — business, arts, healthcare, and social sciences are all explicitly welcomed. The programme assumes no prior AI experience: it is specifically designed for people who have never worked with AI before. Each AI Accelerator badge takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, so it fits into a full student schedule. There are hundreds of additional IBM SkillsBuild courses to explore after the core accelerator. Each badge represents an industry-recognized AI credential you can add to your LinkedIn profile. The programme is 100% free through this partnership — there are no hidden fees, no paid tiers required, and no prior registration barrier. Students can share earned credentials on LinkedIn so employers see the extra preparation.

Format: online

Who can apply

• Students at any level — undergraduate, graduate, or self-study
• Any field: business, arts, healthcare, social sciences and beyond
• No prior AI experience or coding background needed
• Access to internet and a browser — fully online, no software installs
• No country or institution restrictions mentioned

What you get

• 100% free — no hidden fees, no paid tiers
• Industry-recognized IBM SkillsBuild AI badges
• Designed for students in any discipline — no prior AI experience required
• Each badge takes about 10–15 minutes — fits a busy schedule
• Hundreds of additional courses available after the accelerator
• Share credentials directly on LinkedIn for employer visibility

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: Rolling. No fixed deadline.