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
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
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Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels (Coursera) Coursera
IBM

Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels (Coursera)

Dive into the world of IBM Mainframes with our beginner-friendly course, 'Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels.' This practical learning path equips you with essential skills for navigating and working in a z/OS environment. Through seven engaging labs, you'll learn to use ISPF/PDF dialogs and TSO/E commands effectively.

Jun 8th 2026
3 Weeks
Basic System Programming on IBM Z (Coursera) Coursera
IBM

Basic System Programming on IBM Z (Coursera)

Embark on a journey to become an expert IBM z/OS System Programmer or Administrator with our final course in the professional certificate track. Dive into everyday tasks such as JCL, JES, ISHELL, HFS, and z/OSMF through hands-on labs. Learn about VSAM, z/OS System Libraries, Language Environment, Generation Data Groups, RAIM, DB2, UNIX System Services, and USS File System.

Jun 1st 2026
3 Weeks
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