- Linux
- Mainframe
- z systems
- security
- IBM Z
- z/OS
- Enterprise Software
- System Administration
- z/OS Commands
- Panels
- TSO
- SysOp
IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate
Launch your career as an IBM z/OS Practitioner. Build skills in IBM Z, a platform used in the world's most critical businesses.
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What you will learn
Identify the different architectural families, explain the enhancements for each architecture family and the functions of an operating system
Explain the concept of a Sysplex and describe methods available for z/OS security.
Define the IOCP statements for the IOCDS and explain the concept of activation profiles.
Describe the process of IPLing an operating system
Skills you will gain
About this Professional Certificate
Applied Learning Project
This specialization is intended to kick-off your career in the enterprise platform that powers over 68% of world wide transactions. Learners will build complete foundational skills in IBM Z hardware and software, especially around z/OS and System Administration. This course includes hands-on labs on a real IBM Z server (no simulations), giving the learner real world experience.
What is a Professional Certificate?
Build the Skills to Get Job Ready
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Hands-On Projects
Apply your skills with hands-on projects and build a portfolio that showcases your job readiness to potential employers. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to earn your Certificate.
Earn a Career Credential
When you complete all of the courses in the program, you'll earn a Certificate to share with your professional network as well as unlock access to career support resources to help you kickstart your new career. Many Professional Certificates have hiring partners that recognize the Professional Certificate credential and others can help prepare you for a certification exam. You can find more information on individual Professional Certificate pages where it applies.

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