Mainframe Application Development
The badge earner has knowledge on Mainframe operating systems like zOS & Linux on IBM System Z and Mainframe DBMS. The individual can develop applications on Mainframe using COBOL and has knowledge on advance scripting using REXX.
Skills
Program objectives
- To skill the students to identify, analyze and solve Business problems in the Mainframe applications and also to develop applications in the Mainframe environment
- Mainframe System Skills and Mainframe DBMS
- Mainframe Application Development using COBOL and Advanced Scripting
- To expose students with tools used in industry in Mainframe applications
- To develop team work experience of professional skills for IT Industry
- To work on projects in developing Mainframe applications in a team
| Subject Name | Hours of Study |
|---|---|
| Mainframe System Skills & Mainframe DBMS | 50 |
| Mainframe Application Development using COBOL and Advanced Scripting (REXX) | 50 |
Program outcomes
- To demonstrate skills in Mainframe application development using COBOL and Advance Scripting (REXX)
- To demonstrate Projects worked on as a team in Mainframe application development
- To demonstrate oral and written skills for technical presentations and documentation
What it takes to earn this badge
- Must be a student who has enrolled in an IBM Innovation Centre for Education Program.
- At least 60% attendance in Web Lectures -- live or recorded in the subjects.
- The number of IBM specialization subjects completed should be a minimum of 2, but less than 4.
- Should complete a minimum of 100 hours of Classroom sessions.
- 60% grade achieved in the end-of-course exam conducted by IBM or its Authorized Partner
- At least 60% grades in Project work in aggregate from average of Project Guide (60% weightage), and Industry Project Mentor (40% weightage)