Changelog¶
All notable changes to Partner Market Launchpad content are documented here so partners and facilitators always know what has been updated.
[1.1.0] — 2026-04-30¶
Added¶
- New IBMid creation guide for facilitators (
docs/facilitator/create-ibm-id.md) - Comprehensive Track 01 lab environment setup documentation with TechZone provisioning instructions
- New image assets for Track 01:
- Customer service use case images (34 screenshots)
- Insurance use case images
- Vehicle maintenance use case images
- Lab setup screenshots (TechZone, IBMid creation, watsonx Orchestrate settings)
- Operating system compatibility note for lab commands (MacOS/Linux focus)
Changed¶
- Audience documentation restructure (
docs/program/audience.md):- Reduced from three to two primary audience groups
- Renamed "Select-T Partners" section to "Partner-Facing Stakeholders"
- Renamed "Business Technical Leaders (BTLs)" section to "Client-Facing Stakeholders"
- Removed "Select-T Clients" as separate audience (now represented as context)
- Updated role descriptions to reflect IBM stakeholder focus (BTSS, BSS, PTS, TPS, ATL)
- Clarified that program enables IBM stakeholders who work with partners and clients
- Homepage updates (
docs/index.md):- Updated program description to reference "select-t growth partners"
- Updated audience table with new terminology
- Lab documentation updates:
- Multiple Track 01, 02, 03, and 04 lab files updated with new terminology
- Troubleshooting pages updated across all tracks
- Lab environment setup timing: Reduced from 24 hours to 12 hours before session
- Track 01 lab environment setup: Complete rewrite with TechZone-based provisioning
- Replaced IBM Cloud CLI provisioning with TechZone bundle approach
- Updated environment requirements table (removed API keys, added TechZone details)
- Added detailed TechZone reservation and validation steps
- Included watsonx Orchestrate configuration instructions
- Track 01 index: Updated "Before You Begin" section with IBMid creation requirement
- Navigation structure (
mkdocs.yml):- Renamed use cases with descriptive titles:
- Retail: "AI Powered customer service"
- Automobile: "Vehicle Maintenance"
- Insurance: "Insurance broker assistant"
- Removed Lab 101 prerequisites page
- Commented out secondary use cases for Automobile and Insurance domains
- Renamed use cases with descriptive titles:
[1.0.0] — 2026-04-29¶
Added¶
- Initial release of Partner Market Launchpad program framework
- Complete program documentation:
- Program overview with goals, structure, and lab progression framework
- Intended audience guide covering Select-T Partners, BTLs, and Select-T Clients
- Mode of conduct guidelines
- Partner pipeline visualization and documentation
- Four complete track structures (Track 01–04):
- Each track includes theory modules (What & Why, Product Overview, Use Cases & Personas)
- Progressive lab structure: Lab 101 (Basics) → Lab 201 (Fundamentals) → Lab 301 (Intermediate) → Lab 401 (Advanced)
- Each lab includes: Overview, Prerequisites, Steps, Validation, and Recap sections
- Troubleshooting guides for each track
- Comprehensive facilitator guide:
- Running the program guidelines
- Session planning framework
- Lab environment setup instructions
- FAQ handling strategies
- Resources section:
- Further reading materials
- Glossary of terms
- Support and help documentation
- MkDocs site configuration with Carbon Design System theming
- Custom Carbon CSS styling
- Navigation structure with tabs and sections
Content Update Policy
When a lab or theory module is updated, the version number and change summary will be logged here. Always check this page if you are returning to a track you have run before.