PARTNER PROFILE: COMMON
Learn. Engage. Grow.
Frontier ERP is run on the power of IBM I. Our partner, COMMON, is a cornerstone of the IBM i community. It represents thousands of IT professionals and drives key initiatives in education, advocacy, networking, and certification to help you maximize your IBM i investment. Membership encompasses everyday users, IBMers, industry experts, vendors, renowned speakers, leaders, and academic members. The content below highlights some of the many benefits you’ll enjoy as part of the COMMON community.
Why COMMON?
LEARN: Expand your skillset and knowledge on new and emerging technologies impacting your IBM i. As the leading education provider in this space, COMMON offers you access to world-class education from industry experts to help you maximize your investment in cutting-edge technologies. Choose from an unparalleled variety of continuing education options available both in-person and online.
ENGAGE: By being part of the largest user group community of IBM i and Power Systems professionals, you have the unique opportunity to network, learn, and connect with peers. Many longtime members consider this the most valuable benefit of COMMON membership. Networking helps you create contacts in your field that you can rely on for practical help, mentorship, technical support, or real-world knowledge, setting you apart and aiding your career success.
GROW: COMMON’s mission is to enhance our members’ careers by providing top-notch education, facilitating networking and volunteer opportunities, fostering leadership, and advocating for our members with IBM and other industry partners. Whether you are a student entering the workforce or a seasoned IT executive, COMMON offers resources and tools to help you succeed in your job role and deliver success to your organization. COMMON is a partner in your career success and your company’s growth – that is the true value of COMMON membership.
Membership Benefits:
COMMON membership offers a wide range of benefits, discounts, and opportunities that only the world’s largest Power Systems user group can provide, including:
UPDATED and NEW Bootcamps! Free access to online boot camps to enhance your skills or help onboard new employees.
- Programming in ILE RPG – Updated content
- IBM i System Administration – Updated content
- Security – Updated content
- Basics of SQL on IBM i – NEW and planned for 2023
- Learn the Integrated File System (IFS) – NEW and available now
- N2i Bootcamp: The Basics of IBM i for New Users – NEW and planned for 2023
FOCUS – Free registration to COMMON’s all-workshop virtual conference event.
EXPANDED Online Content Library with hundreds of hours of on-demand sessions on key IBM i topics.
Discounts on premier in-person educational events, including POWERUp and NAViGATE in the Fall.
Publications providing industry expertise, updates from COMMON, and community news.
Credentialing through our independent and recognized COMMON Certification Program.
Thought leadership on relevant and forward-looking topics that impact your IBM i investment, such as Security and AI.
Exclusive access to join online My Communities and engage with other members.
