Designing an AI-enabled learning path
Build diagnostics, adaptive checkpoints, governance controls and evidence-based assessment into a scalable learning journey.
Read the guide →Instructor-led insight · Updated August 2026
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Raydo Matthee
IBM Champion, IBM Redbooks Gold Author, technical instructor and solutions architect.
The Academy editorial programme focuses on practical cloud, AI, API, security and enterprise-platform capability for professionals, delivery teams and partner organisations.
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