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IBM Training in South Africa

320+ official IBM courses, from QRadar and Maximo to z/OS and watsonx, taught online or at your premises. Tell us the course and dates; we come back with availability and a quote.

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Delivered in partnership with TD SYNNEX, IBM's Global Training Provider. CRS is based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Find your IBM course

The full IBM catalogue CRS delivers. Search by product or course code, or filter by technology area. Each course page has the outline, prerequisites and a booking form.

325 courses

Three ways to take an IBM course

For individuals upskilling, IT teams standardising on an IBM platform, and partners buying training for their customers. Courses run from Basic to Advanced, and you choose the format when you enquire.

Instructor-led onlineA live IBM instructor and hands-on labs, joined from wherever you are.
On-site at your premisesThe class comes to your team, scheduled around your people.
Self-paced onlineWork through the IBM course material on your own schedule.

How booking works

Prices depend on the course, format and group size, so every booking starts with a quote.

1Pick a course, or describe the needSearch the catalogue below, or tell us the IBM product and what your team has to be able to do.
2Send one enquiryCourse, number of delegates, format and preferred dates. No account needed.
3Get availability and a quoteThe CRS training team replies, typically within one business day.

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What IBM delegates say

Feedback from delegates on IBM courses CRS delivered in Nigeria, Lesotho and South Africa.

“The instructor demonstrated knowledge, understanding, insight and real-world experience of the course and its objectives. He expertly navigated the time, answered questions with depth of knowledge and even suggested likely fixes for some configuration options discussed during the classes.”
Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria
“The instructor was always present, supportive, and available whenever assistance was needed. He demonstrated strong technical knowledge and expertise throughout the training, showing clear preparation and mastery of the subject matter.”
United Bank of Africa
Nigeria
“The instructor demonstrated strong delivery skills and presented concepts clearly and confidently. Questions were addressed effectively, with clear explanations and relevant examples. Overall, the instructor created an engaging and supportive learning environment.”
Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria
“The most important reason for my score is the practical relevance of the course content and the clarity with which it was delivered, supported by effective labs that reinforced learning.”
Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria
“The course content and lab exercises were valuable and helpful in gaining practical and hands-on knowledge of the course. Instructor was knowledgeable and his delivery and pace was great.”
United Bank of Africa
Nigeria
“The facilitator is very knowledgeable, polite and experienced. The training materials are rich and relevant to the course and good for knowledge advancement.”
Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria
“The training was very impactful — it has increased my knowledge in IBM system virtualisation, optimisation, efficiency and availability. The course contents were very elaborate and exhaustive. It has covered all my expectations.”
Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria
“Very good training experience with useful hands-on labs and knowledgeable instructor.”
Central Bank of Lesotho
Lesotho
“I would recommend an IBM Badge to a friend because the badges are industry-recognized, easy to complete and help build practical skills that improve career opportunities.”
Post Bank
South Africa

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IBM training in South Africa: common questions

Is CRS an IBM Authorized Training Delivery Partner in South Africa?

Yes. Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS) is an IBM Authorized Training Delivery Partner, working in partnership with TD SYNNEX, IBM's Global Training Provider. CRS is based in Centurion, Gauteng, and delivers the official IBM curriculum to learners in South Africa, the rest of Africa and North America.

Which IBM courses can I take through CRS?

320+ IBM courses across Security, Data, Analytics and AI, Automation, Systems (IBM Z, Power, Storage), Sustainability (Maximo) and Industry solutions. Search the catalogue on this page by product name or course code. Each course page lists the level, duration, audience, prerequisites and a downloadable outline.

Is IBM training delivered online or in person?

Both. When you enquire you choose instructor-led online training, instructor-led on-site training at your premises, or self-paced online training. Online classes can be attended from anywhere in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.

How do I book an IBM course, and what does it cost?

Send an enquiry with the course name or code, the number of delegates, your preferred format and dates, using the form on this page or the Book This Course form on any course page. The CRS training team confirms availability and sends a quote, typically within one business day. Pricing depends on the course, format and group size, so it is quoted rather than listed.

Do IBM courses come with an IBM digital badge?

177 of the courses in the catalogue carry an IBM digital badge, issued through Credly. Where a course has one, its course page links to the badge so you can see what it recognises before you book.

Can you train a whole team, or train our customers?

Yes. Every course page has a Large Group or Custom Training Request where you can attach your requirements, and the enquiry form lets you say whether the training is for your own company or for a customer you are buying it for.

Do you deliver IBM training outside South Africa?

Yes. CRS takes IBM training requests from across Africa and from North America. The delegate feedback on this page comes from IBM classes delivered to organisations in Nigeria, Lesotho and South Africa.

Enquire about IBM training

Tell us the course (a name or code is fine, or “not sure yet”), how many people and roughly when. A CRS training consultant replies with availability and a quote, typically within one business day.

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