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  • 1.  From where to start to learn Mainframe basics.

    Posted Thu March 20, 2025 02:41 PM

    Hi All,

    I want to start my journey on Mainframes, please suggest me the learning path , so that I can start from the basics.

    I want to have a proper link so that i can go with the foundation level to advanced level.



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    Rishiraj Soni
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  • 2.  RE: From where to start to learn Mainframe basics.

    Posted Thu March 20, 2025 02:49 PM

    Few Foundation Level courses:

      • Introduction to IBM z/OS: Learn the basics of the z/OS operating system.
      • Introduction to z/OS Commands and Panels on IBM Z: Get familiar with the essential commands and panels.
      • Introduction to System Programming on IBM Z: Understand the fundamentals of system programming.


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    Saurabh Banerjee
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  • 3.  RE: From where to start to learn Mainframe basics.

    Posted Thu March 20, 2025 05:38 PM

    As @Saurabh Banerjee mentions these are the basics :-)

    I recommend at the end of those 3, you continue with one either for DB2, networks or another topic of your interest. 

    There are many z/OS courses!!!!



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  • 4.  RE: From where to start to learn Mainframe basics.

    Posted Tue May 27, 2025 08:14 AM

    Mainframe System Programming is hot and needed skill in India market. You can start learning the basics from here and earn badges. 

    IBM Mainframe Skill Depot - Home

    Mainframe System Administrator 201 - Over 160 hours of self-paced hands-on training to prepare you as a junior System Administrator.  



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    Narayanan Vinoba
    Director - Mainframe System Programming
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