IBM Mainframe Developer Professional Certificate

Module 1: Introduction to Enterprise Computing

⏱️ 1 week

• Topics: History and evolution of mainframes, enterprise computing basics

• Hands-on: Interactive assessments and system simulation

Module 2: Introduction to z/OS and IBM Z

⏱️ 1 week

• Topics: IBM Z architecture, z/OS features, workload management

• Hands-on: Explore z/OS via visual walkthroughs and command-based labs

Module 3: Getting Started with Mainframe on IBM Z

⏱️ 1 week

• Topics: TSO, ISPF, Unix System Services

• Hands-on: Use online emulators to practice TSO/ISPF and UNIX commands

Module 4: Introduction to COBOL Programming

⏱️ 2 weeks

• Topics: COBOL syntax, file handling, conditionals, loops

• Hands-on: Write and run COBOL programs in a virtual lab environment

Module 5: Working with VSAM and JCL

⏱️ 2 weeks

• Topics: File structures, cataloging, batch jobs, JCL scripting

• Hands-on: Develop VSAM files and submit jobs using JCL

Module 6: Introduction to Db2 on z/OS

⏱️ 2 weeks

• Topics: Relational DB concepts, SQL on Db2, host variables in COBOL

• Hands-on: Execute Db2 queries, embed SQL in COBOL

Module 7: Final Capstone Project

⏱️ 1 week

• Topics: Mainframe application development from start to finish

• Hands-on: Build, test, and submit a complete mainframe workflow

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