z/OS Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Enterprise Computing

947 ratings at Coursera

Explore the world of enterprise computing, focusing on mainframe technology's crucial role in global transactions and business operations. Learn about hardware, operating systems, and security features.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

Gain foundational skills for enterprise computing, learn z/OS commands and panels, and explore basic system programming on IBM Z. Launch a career in mainframe technology powering global transactions.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

418 ratings at Coursera

Hands-on training for navigating IBM Mainframe z/OS environments, covering ISPF/PDF dialogs and TSO/E commands through seven practical labs with live access to an IBM Z server.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Basic System Programming on IBM Z

353 ratings at Coursera

Hands-on labs for z/OS tasks, covering JCL, JES, ISHELL, HFS, z/OSMF, VSAM, system libraries, Language Environment, GDGs, RAIM, DB2, and UNIX System Services for IBM Z system programmers.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

Explore z/OS UNIX System Services: Learn open standards implementation, hierarchical file system, shell commands, and environment usage for effective mainframe operations.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Modernize applications with IBM CICS

Learn to modernize enterprise applications using IBM CICS, exploring new APIs and capabilities for hybrid cloud integration. Gain hands-on experience writing and updating CICS applications for the next generation of transaction processing.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SMP/E for z/OS Workshop

Develop essential SMP/E skills for z/OS maintenance, including database management, SYSMOD processing, and automated service delivery over the Internet.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Architecting Applications for IBM Z and Cloud

Learn to architect applications integrating IBM Z and cloud, focusing on modernization strategies, DevOps, REST enablement, and containers for seamless enterprise-wide integration.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

z/OS System Services Structure

Explore z/OS system structure, control blocks, and services. Learn to identify bottlenecks, gather error symptoms, and tailor systems for optimal performance and problem-solving.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

20 ratings at Coursera

Learn REXX programming for z/OS, covering TSO extensions, interaction with MVS console, batch jobs, and compilation. Includes 11 hands-on labs on an IBM Z server for practical experience.

• Coursera
• 1 day 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to the z/OS Mainframe Environment

103 ratings at Pluralsight

This course introduces the system z hardware and z/OS operating systems for new users.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to System Programming on IBM Z

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 Syste…

• edX
• 3 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Z/OS REXX Programming

This course is designed to teach you the basic skills required to write programs using the REXX language in z/OS. The course covers the TSO extensions to REXX and interaction with other environments such as the MVS console, running REXX in batch jobs, an…

• edX
• 8 weeks, 7-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to z/OS Commands and Panels on IBM Z

Explore z/OS fundamentals with hands-on labs, mastering ISPF/PDF dialogs and TSO/E commands for effective navigation and operation in IBM Z environments.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to the z/OS TSO/ISPF Environment

36 ratings at Pluralsight

This course introduces the TSO/ISPF environment and its usage to the new mainframe user.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available