This course is part of the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate

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The foundational knowledge for the position of an IBM z/OS System Programmer and System Administrator begins with this third and final course in the three course professional certificate track. This course provides hands-on labs to everyday z/OS tasks with JCL, JES, ISHELL and HFS, and z/OSMF. Topics covered include VSAM, z/OS System Libraries, the Language Environment, Generation Data Groups, RAIM, DB2, UNIX System Services, and USS File System.
On successful completion of this course, the learners are eligible to claim the Basic System Programming on IBM Z badge. More information can be found here : 
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IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate

Intermediate Level

Approx. 18 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Explain how to submit and view JCL output
Describe the use of applications such as CICS, IMS, and DB2 on z/OS
Summarize the application services provided in UNIX
Describe the purpose, benefits, and functions provided by z/OSMF

Skills you will gain

System Programming
Unix
DB2
System Administration
JCL

Flexible deadlines

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Course 3 of 3 in the

IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate

Intermediate Level

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

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Jeff Bisti

IBM Z Ecosystem Architect

IBM Systems

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

8 hours to complete

Introduction to JES and JCL

8 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 43 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes

8 videos

System Programming4m

JES and JCL Part 17m

JES and JCL Part 23m

How to submit and view JCL output2m

Lab Familiarization Video Part 14m

Lab Familiarization Video Part 28m

JCL procedures9m

JCL tidbits2m

2 readings

Download Exercise Guide for this Course15m

Before starting the labs - Checklist10m

8 practice exercises

System Programmer30m

JES and JCL part 130m

JES and JCL part 230m

Submit a job30m

Lab JCL exercises30m

JCL Procedures30m

JCL Tidbits30m

Week 1 graded quiz30m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

System Programming Components

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 53 min), 1 reading, 7 quizzes

Week

Week 3

6 hours to complete

z/OSMF and UNIX System Services

6 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 23 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction to z/OSMF6m

z/OSMF Exercise Introduction41s

UNIX System Services5m

USS File System1m

ISHELL and hierarchical file system exercise introduction21s

USS processes and permissions7m

Final words1m

1 reading

IBM z/OS Management Facility V2R345m

6 practice exercises

Using z/OSMF10m

UNIX System Services

ISHELL and hierarchical file system2m

Lab ISHELL and HFS30m

Week 3 graded quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM BASIC SYSTEM PROGRAMMING ON IBM Z

by KDOct 14, 2019

Loved the effort, but it would the Skytap environment ran sluggishly. I wish you could let us use the TN3270 emulator by giving up your Host IP to the participants. Life would be much easier.

by PDFeb 26, 2021

Good for beginner. For DB2 it would be great if a 15-20 minute video is made. Also for IMS DB/DC if there can be some video with practical then it would be very much helpful.

by MSJul 5, 2020

Interesting and fun set of courses. A good refresher for someone who used to work in mainframes earlier operating systems, such as MVS.

by KKMay 2, 2020

All courses are great.! Thanks! Jeff for explaining it nicely.

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About the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate

This Professional Certificate is intended to provide the foundational skills required to launch a career in the enterprise platform that powers over 68% of worldwide transactions. Companies around the world are searching for these skills to run their critical system workloads. In this series of courses, the learner will be introduced to various operating systems, mainframe applications, and get real-time hands-on experience on an IBM Z server. The skills acquired on completion of this Professional Certificate allows the learner to pursue a career as a mainframe application developer, system programmer, system administrator, or a DBA Practitioner.

There are three courses in this specialisation, please be sure to complete all three in order to maximise your time and effort. Course 1: Introduction to Enterprise Computing Course 2 : Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels Course 3 : Basic System Programming on IBM Z On successful completion of this professional certificate, the learners will be eligible to claim the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate badge. More information can be found here

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Will I have job readiness skills with this course?
Every client that uses IBM Z hardware and software is unique. This course specifically focuses on z/OS skills with fundamental knowledge needed to be a system administrator and programmer. This course provides hireable skills, but expect to take additional education in either the form of classroom, online, or through job mentorship to get the skills needed specific to the job you're applying for.
How can I earn my badge for this course?
On successful completion of this course, the learners are eligible to claim the Basic System Programming on IBM Z badge. More information can be found here.

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