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Cybersecurity Fundamentals and QRadar SIEM

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IBM's free badges in cyber security, including the QRadar SIEM track.

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Provider
IBM SkillsBuild
What you get
a digital badge
Weight on a CV
strong brand
Time cost
~20 h
Validity
No cut-off date
Language
in English
Verified
7 August 2026

What this is

SkillsBuild is IBM's education platform, and the course page states Cost: Free in plain text. Cybersecurity Fundamentals covers the base concepts, while the QRadar track covers a specific SIEM tool that corporate SOCs genuinely run.

The badge is issued on Credly under IBM's name. It is the tool's name that makes it valuable: vacancy texts often list a specific SIEM product rather than the general skill.

Who it is for

Anyone entering security operations who needs to show knowledge of a named tool.

How to get it

  1. 1Open IBM SkillsBuild and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
  2. 2Work through the material, ~20 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
  3. 3Complete every module. The document is issued on completion, not on an exam result.
  4. 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile, with the verification link.

From Georgia

Requires being 18 and having an email address. No card, and no restriction from Georgia.

Where this helps

Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cybersecurity Fundamentals and QRadar SIEM really free?

IBM's free badges in cyber security, including the QRadar SIEM track. The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a digital badge. Checked against IBM SkillsBuild's own page on 7 August 2026.

How long does Cybersecurity Fundamentals and QRadar SIEM take?

IBM SkillsBuild states roughly 20 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.

Can I take it from Georgia?

Requires being 18 and having an email address. No card, and no restriction from Georgia.

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