Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

IBM

IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

IBM via Coursera

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One plan covers every Professional Certificate on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates
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, and compiling REXX. A total of 11 hands-on labs on an IBM Z server (via remote Skytap access) are part of this course. O​n successful completion of the course, learners can earn theor badge. Details here- https://www.credly.com/org/ibm/badge/ibm-z-os-rexx-programming

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Getting Started with REXX
    • Getting started.
  • Programming
  • Functions and Subroutines
  • Debugging and error handling
  • Executing Host Commands
  • Compound variables and datastack
  • Reading and writing data sets in REXX
  • The Parse Instruction
  • Using REXX: REXX compiler, REXX in batch, MVS console commands
  • System REXX

Taught by

Martin Keen

Reviews

4.4 rating at Coursera based on 25 ratings

Start your review of IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.