- Level Professional
- Duration 18 hours
- Course by IBM
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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 : https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/basic-system-programming-on-ibm-zModules
Introduction to System Programming
1
Assignment
- System Programmer
1
Videos
- System Programming
JES & JCL Intro
2
Assignment
- JES and JCL part 1
- JES and JCL part 2
3
Videos
- JES and JCL Part 1
- JES and JCL Part 2
- How to submit and view JCL output
JCL Hands-on Labs
4
Assignment
- Submit a job
- Lab JCL exercises
- JCL Procedures
- JCL Tidbits
4
Videos
- Lab Familiarization Video Part 1
- Lab Familiarization Video Part 2
- JCL procedures
- JCL tidbits
2
Readings
- Download Exercise Guide for this Course
- Before starting the labs - Checklist
Graded quiz week 1
1
Assignment
- Week 1 graded quiz
Records, Programming, Components, and Libraries
6
Assignment
- VSAM
- z/OS Components
- z/OS System Libraries
- Language Environment
- Generation Data Groups
- RAIM
10
Videos
- VSAM
- z/OS Components
- z/OS System Libraries
- Application Infrastructure - part 1
- Application Infrastructure - part 2
- Language Environment
- Generation data groups
- RAIM
- Networking
- Utilities
1
Readings
- IBM DB2 12 for z/OS Technical Overview
Week 2 graded quiz
1
Assignment
- Week 2 graded quiz
z/OSMF
1
Assignment
- Using z/OSMF
2
Videos
- Introduction to z/OSMF
- z/OSMF Exercise Introduction
1
Readings
- IBM z/OS Management Facility V2R3
UNIX System Services
3
Assignment
- UNIX System Services
- ISHELL and hierarchical file system
- Lab ISHELL and HFS
4
Videos
- UNIX System Services
- USS File System
- ISHELL and hierarchical file system exercise introduction
- USS processes and permissions
Week 3 graded quiz
1
Assignment
- Week 3 graded quiz
Next Steps for Further Career Development
1
Assignment
- Opt-in to receive your badge!
1
Videos
- Final words
Auto Summary
Master the essentials of IBM z/OS System Programming and Administration with this comprehensive course designed for IT professionals. Led by Coursera, this professional-level program offers hands-on labs and covers key topics such as JCL, JES, ISHELL, HFS, z/OSMF, VSAM, DB2, and UNIX System Services. Complete the course to earn the Basic System Programming on IBM Z badge. Available via Starter and Professional subscriptions, the course spans 1080 minutes. Ideal for those aiming to excel in IBM mainframe environments.

Jeff Bisti