ISCAP Proceedings: Workshop Presentation
MongoDB in 25 Minutes: What Educators Need to Know
Kim Yohannan
MongoDB
Objectives
In this session, we'll provide a high-level comparison of document databases versus relational databases, an introduction to the MongoDB for Academia program, and an overview of MongoDB Skill Badges - free, self-paced credentials spanning core database concepts to AI agents and vector search. We'll share options for integrating skill badges into your database, web development, or AI/software development courses. Join us tomorrow for the MongoDB Overview Skill Badge workshop to experience it firsthand.
Targeted Attendees
Educators Who Teach Databases, Web Development, Application Development, etc.
Presenter:
Kim Yohannan, Sr. Academia Partnership Manager, MongoDB
Kim leads the MongoDB for Academia program in the Americas, giving educators and students access to MongoDB Atlas, teaching materials, skill badges, and certifications. She previously managed education programs at Alteryx (SparkED), Palo Alto Networks (Cybersecurity Academy), and EMC/Dell (Academic Alliance), with earlier roles at Xplana Learning, Nortel Networks, and as a bilingual elementary school teacher. Kim is passionate about building academic partnerships that equip students with the IT skills they need to succeed in today's job market.