Challenge
Our challenge as a leading financial institution in Peru is to accelerate the closing of knowledge gaps among mainframe specialists in a rapid and scalable way, as part of the Organization’s strategy of building the best Talent in the Region.
To this end, identifying specialized eLearning in mainframe technology is the first step. This platform must respond not only to current training needs. Still, it must also be aligned with the technological evolution that we at BCP have been continuously undertaking on the Mainframe platform, and aligned with the global trend.
The search focused on finding a market offer that provided updated, specialized, and relevant content, in tune with global technological changes, including the integration of mainframes with hybrid environments, automation, application modernization, and new DevOps practices. The ultimate purpose was to ensure that mainframe training not only covered the technical fundamentals but also prepared professionals to face current and future challenges, in line with industry’s best practices and trends.
Thus, initially, we had e-learning platforms with instructors who deliver courses on demand, and here there is a risk that the planned date for the courses will not be met.
We have 10 new IT recruits coming from BCP’s business units. Interskill has been a huge help in equipping them with the new skills required for software development. We’re leveraging young talent to ensure our succession plan succeeds.
Roberto Chirinos – Mainframe Chapter Leader, IBM Champion
Solution
As part of the Development Plan for our specialists, it involves having learning resources available both internally within the organization and from external sources, as well as challenging projects that allow the specialization to evolve and continue advancing in closing gaps.
BCP decided to adopt Interskill, a platform specialized in developing specialists in Mainframe technology that aligns with our strategic objectives, is always available, and enables training for the entire workforce in the various capabilities and technical skills required by our specialists.
Our mission as leaders is to maintain an updated Mainframe Career Map and an individual development plan for every engineer!
Silvana Pitot – Learning & Development Specialist
Key Benefits
- Training for Every Career Stage:
BCP has personalized learning routes for our experts, which we have planned internally in the Learning Journeys of each employee. According to their gaps, they receive the assignment of the course they need to cover that knowledge. We call this the Individual Development Plan (IDP).
This allows us to strengthen their capabilities, and this is where Interskill becomes a key ally that supports this commitment. Its offering is aligned with our vision of technical development, enabling our engineers to access updated, structured content focused on the technological evolution of this platform. The integration of Interskill into our training plans reinforces our commitment to a culture of continuous learning, adapted to business challenges and the global technological environment.
- Reliable and Flexible Access:
Initially, there was another e-learning with on-demand training with specific instructors for each course, with the risk of the course not being available on the required date. With the current e-learning, Interskill, the platform is available all the time: you simply create a user account and have all courses at your disposal, all the time.
- Innovative Blended Learning Model:
BCP adopted an innovative approach to maximize value by combining Interskill’s English eLearning courses with in-person and virtual workshops led by internal experts. Senior mainframers deliver sessions in their areas of specialization to reinforce and contextualize the eLearning content, improving knowledge retention and fostering team collaboration. Challenging projects are also assigned to consolidate what has been learned through practice.
- A Strategic Recruitment Tool:
Interskill also plays a key role in attracting internal talent within BCP, allowing people from other units to transfer to IT, perform re-skilling, and confidently assume roles as software engineers on the mainframe platform. The clear and structured learning path has become an effective way to showcase career opportunities in the Chapter and to turn our institution into a kind of “Mainframe University.”
Another important strength of Interskill is the constant renewal of courses, with updates covering new trends and technologies like DevOps and Artificial Intelligence.
Rodrigo Peralta – Mainframe Chapter Área Leader
Conclusion
Through the strategic use of Interskill Learning, Banco de Crédito del Perú has built a high-performing, resilient, and continuously evolving mainframe workforce. By integrating cutting-edge eLearning with mentorship, practical projects, and organizational development goals, BCP has set a new standard for mainframe talent development in the financial sector.
About Interskill
Interskill is the leading reference in mainframe workforce training for organizations around the world. Each year, Interskill delivers more than one million hours of mainframe training and drives 80% of all the digital badges that IBM awards for mainframe training. Strategic, data-driven training that produces real learning, real progress, real results, and a real return on investment (ROI).
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About Banco de Crédito del Perú
We are the Peruvian bank that, for more than 130 years, has been leading the national financial system. Throughout this time, we have contributed to the economic development of our country, turning plans into reality. All of this is possible thanks to the top-tier professionals who are part of our team and who are characterized by their passion for goals and results and their ability to innovate and always strive to be the best. Our diversity of businesses and areas allows us to offer multiple work experience in many specialties that require different competencies and skills. For this reason, we are in a constant search for talented professionals who are willing to take on new challenges, with the capacity to innovate and the drive to challenge themselves in a big way to make a big impact.
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