z/OS Courses and Certifications

Career Certificate

IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

1354 ratings at Coursera

Gain foundational skills for enterprise computing, learn z/OS commands and panels, and explore basic system programming on IBM Z. Launch a career in mainframe technology powering global transactions.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

441 ratings at Coursera

Hands-on training for navigating IBM Mainframe z/OS environments, covering ISPF/PDF dialogs and TSO/E commands through seven practical labs with live access to an IBM Z server.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Master IBM Developer for z/OS fundamentals including COBOL editing, remote systems navigation, dataset management, debugging, and database tools for enhanced mainframe development productivity.

• IBM Training
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Master fundamental z/OS navigation skills and command-line operations for IBM Z mainframe environments through hands-on practical training.

• IBM Training
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

25 ratings at Coursera

Learn REXX programming for z/OS, covering TSO extensions, interaction with MVS console, batch jobs, and compilation. Includes 11 hands-on labs on an IBM Z server for practical experience.

• Coursera
• 1 day 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

13 ratings at Coursera

Explore z/OS UNIX System Services: Learn open standards implementation, hierarchical file system, shell commands, and environment usage for effective mainframe operations.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SMP/E for z/OS Workshop

Develop essential SMP/E skills for z/OS maintenance, including database management, SYSMOD processing, and automated service delivery over the Internet.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

z/OS System Services Structure

Explore z/OS system structure, control blocks, and services. Learn to identify bottlenecks, gather error symptoms, and tailor systems for optimal performance and problem-solving.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Discover how z/OS implements open standards through UNIX System Services and explore its role as a server in open systems environments from a user perspective.

• IBM Training
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Master SMP/E database management, SYSMOD installation, and z/OS system maintenance through hands-on practice with target libraries, zones, and product installation processes.

• IBM Training
• 40 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Master z/OS system services, control blocks, storage management, I/O operations, and recovery mechanisms to build essential system programming skills for mainframe environments.

• IBM Training
• 40 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Master z/OS TCP/IP setup using IBM's Network Configuration Assistant tool in this 4-hour hands-on training for communications server administrators.

• IBM Training
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Discover debugging techniques and tools for z/OS mainframe systems through hands-on exploration of Debug Explorer functionality and best practices.

• IBM Training
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Discover Instana's mainframe observability capabilities for z/OS, including installation, configuration, CICS transaction tracking, and integration with IBM Z AIOps solutions.

• IBM Training
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Master IBM MQ for z/OS core objects, clustering, security, and modern interfaces including TN3270, MQ Explorer, and Web Console for effective mainframe messaging administration.

• IBM Training
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course