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IBM Mainframe Application Programmer Level I Certificate
This certificate validates that the learner has attained a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques required for z/OS application programming. They understand the z/OS...
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This certificate validates that the learner has attained a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques required for z/OS application programming. They understand the z/OS operating system architecture, components, and its role in enterprise computing, and have acquired a working knowledge of COBOL, PL/I and Python programming languages in that environment.
This person can access core day-to-day products to create source code (ISPF), submit programs for execution (JCL), and review results (SDSF).
Skills Gained
Fundamentals skills and knowledge of IBM’s z/OS programming environment are provided through this certificate, which form the base from which a career in z/OS Application Programming is built.
The non-programming component of this learning is also considered a prerequisite for other advanced technical jobs such as a Systems Programmer, or Security Administrator.
Who Can Benefit
A z/OS Application Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting applications that run on the z/OS operating system. On completion of this study, the student should be able to:
- Describe the components of the z/OS system that are relevant to programming
- Explain how COBOL, PL/I and Python run on z/OS
- Use ISPF to store program code
- Write and run JCL to test programs
- Use SDSF to view and debug program results
Prerequisites
None.
Course Details
IBM Skill Badges Attained
- Mainframe Specialist – IBM Mainframe Environment – Foundations 2.5
- Mainframe Application Programmer – IBM Development Environment – Foundations 2.5
- Mainframe Specialist – TSO/ISPF – Foundations 2.5
- Mainframe Specialist – TSO/ISPF – Expert 2.5
- Mainframe Specialist – SDSF – Foundations 2.5
- Mainframe Specialist – Job Control Language – Foundations 2.5
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
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