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  • 1.  Learning Path (z/OS)

    Posted Fri February 21, 2025 09:31 PM

    Good day.

    I would like to know what is the next course I should take from z/OS if I complete the following:

    • Introduction to IBM z/OS
    • Introduction to z/OS Commands and Panels on IBM Z
    •  Introduction to System Programming on IBM Z

    Where can I see levels or learning paths?

    Thanks for the information :-)



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    SAUL MAURICIO CHAGOLLA HERREJON
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  • 2.  RE: Learning Path (z/OS)

    Posted Mon February 24, 2025 09:53 PM

    I think the best way to continue learning is through the options shown in "Credly"...

    ... at the moment it worked for me (I found several courses that can be used for newbies like me).

    Thank you :-)



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    SAUL MAURICIO CHAGOLLA HERREJON
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  • 3.  RE: Learning Path (z/OS)

    Posted Thu March 20, 2025 05:46 PM

    Thank you very much, the information was very useful to me :-)

    I am currently enrolled in Networking Course (TCP SNA).



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    A3XN
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  • 4.  RE: Learning Path (z/OS)

    Posted Sat March 15, 2025 10:18 AM

    If you really want to dive into the topic, allow me to recommend a series of "Red Books" - The ABCs of z/OS System Programming.

    There are (so far) 13 volumes in the collection. Go here: https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/ and search for "The ABCs of z/OS System Programming"

    (Here's a link to the search results) Redbooks Search: The ABCs of z/OS System Programming



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    J Robert Garrett
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  • 5.  RE: Learning Path (z/OS)

    Posted Thu March 20, 2025 02:14 PM

    you might want to consider advancing your skills with more specialized and in-depth courses, few of my favs:

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate Coursera courses like "Introduction to Enterprise Computing," "Getting Started with the IBM Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels," and "Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Advanced System Programming on IBM Z advanced topics such as z/OS internals, performance tuning, and system optimization. It's ideal for those looking to become expert system programmers.



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    Saurabh Banerjee
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  • 6.  RE: Learning Path (z/OS)

    Posted Thu March 20, 2025 02:33 PM

    I'm sure that Darren Surch would post this but as he is probably asleep at this time given the time difference I will copy and paste from the System Z Enthusiast (https://discord.gg/sze)  discord posting he made a few hours ago:

    Interskill's new Skills Portfolios outline the key mainframe competencies required by each mainframe job role, and map them to Interskill courses! Competencies are divided into Core, Advanced, Business, and Optional competencies for each mainframe job role!

     Spend some time exploring this powerful tool and confirm the key mainframe competencies your mainframe team needs for success in their mainframe job roles!

     https://interskill.com/catalog/portfolios/



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    Lionel Dyck - IBM System Z Champion
    System Z Open-Source Advocate
    Retired
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