This case study outlines Arrow Education’s engagement with IBM to provide a multinational retailer with an Education Pack to be used for IBM training.
A multinational retailer is undertaking a transformational change of their IT systems and processes, introducing Data Governance software and undertaking a Mainframe Modernisation programme.
As part of this programme, there is a need for enhanced training for existing and new team members of the IT function. This includes on boarding new hires & graduates plus the existing 100+ developers split across a number of teams with differing training requirements.
Arrow adopted a collaborative approach working closely with the IBM account team and the retailer’s key stakeholders to scope out the detailed training requirements.
This involved establishing the business drivers, technologies deployed, team structure, existing skill sets, training needs, priorities and delivery options.
The outcome was an Arrow proposal detailing the scope of the training, delivery approach and associated costs, which was presented to IBM for inclusion within an overall contract to the multinational retailer.
The customer purchased a £400k Arrow Education Pack, which is valid for 2 years and can be used against any of Arrow Educations training portfolio.
The course will be delivered as private or public schedule classes from Arrow’s UK wide training centres.
To date Arrow has delivered:
Further IBM training is planned for, SQL, MQ and DataPower.
“It was a pleasure to work with Arrow on this opportunity. Not only did Arrow provide a lot of useful information and background to assist with the sale, they showed flexibility around how we could shape the transaction. IBM will continue to be engaged with the customer but the majority of the hard work now falls on Arrow to deliver their quality education!”
Tiffany Money - Software Services Account Manager
“We purchased the Arrow Ed Pack as part of our 2 year strategic plan to up skill our teams of software developers and project managers. It has been very beneficial to secure the funds upfront and to be able to change direction and swap courses in / out as needed.”
CB - Account Manager - Computer Services
Arrow has been an authorised provider of IBM training for over ten years and we train over 5,000 delegates every year on IBM solutions.
We have invested in every aspect of our education services and our commitment to excellence has been recognised in our status as an IBM Global Training Partner and many other industry awa