Hello everyone,
I'm seeking some guidance on the next steps in my learning journey. I have successfully completed the IBM Z Xplore Fundamentals, Extended, and All-Star badges. At this stage, I would like to pursue a more specialized learning path-such as cybersecurity, database management, or application development-with the goal of securing an internship.
I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for relevant courses, certifications, learning resources, or structured pathways that could help me build industry-ready skills in these areas.
Thank you in advance for your time and support.

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Sanjaya Perera
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Great question.  Have you checked out the Mainframe Skills Depot

This contains curated, role-based learning that provides the opportunity to earn both certificates and badges.   There are currently learning pathways for the following roles:  

Systems Administrator, Security Specialist, Application Developer, Database Administrator, Modernization Architect, and Linux Administrator.

I hope this is helpful. 

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Shari Chiara
Program Manager, IBM Champions and Community - IBM Z and LinuxONE
IBM
Charlotte NC
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