COMMON
COMMON is a global community of IBM i and IBM Power professionals who keep the world’s mission-critical systems running. Since 1960, we’ve helped members grow through education, connection, advocacy and partnership. From expert-led conferences and bootcamps to an on-demand content library, members gain practical knowledge they can put to work. They connect with peers who understand their challenges and share their own expertise with the broader community.
Whether you’re new to the platform or have decades of experience, COMMON is where you belong and where you prepare for what’s next.
A COMMON membership gives you year-round access to expert education and a community of peers who understand your work. Members get an on-demand content library, bootcamps on RPG, SQL, security and more, free webinars and online conferences, and discounted access to our in-person events. Whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned pro, membership helps you grow your career and stay ready for what comes next.
Learn More COMMON Bootcamps give you focused, expert-led training that takes you from the fundamentals to real working knowledge. Topics include IFS, RPG, SQL, security, IBM i fundamentals and more, with new bootcamps added each year. They’re also an easy way to get new team members up to speed: instead of pulling your senior staff away to train them, you get a structured path from day one. Experienced pros can use them to sharpen a specific skill.
Learn More POWERUp is the largest gathering of the IBM i and IBM Power community. You’ll find sessions covering everything from RPG and SQL to security, modernization and AI, led by IBM experts, IBM Champions and the practitioners who do this work every day. You’ll also meet peers who face the same challenges, swap ideas and leave with solutions you can put to work right away. New to the platform or decades in, POWERUp is where your next step starts.
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