IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)

The badge holder has successfully completed the self paced online course and zTrial Lab, covering the following modules:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the following using IDz:

• Module 1 – IDz Terms, Concepts and Navigation
• Module 2 – Editing Your COBOL Programs
• Module 3 – Analyzing COBOL Programs
• Module 4 – Remote Systems – Connect, Navigate and Search
• Module 5 – Remote Systems – Dataset Access and Organization
• Module 6 – Remote Systems – ISPF 3.x, Batch Jobs and Job Management
• Module 7 – MVS Subprojects – Organizing PDS Members and SCM Checkout
• Module 8 - The Data Tools – SQL Code/Test and DB2 Table Access
• Module 9 - Debugging z/OS COBOL Applications

What it takes to earn this badge

Successful completion of the IDz basics online self paced course and clearing the badge quiz assessment.

Please access the following URL to launch the course: https://learn.ibm.com/course/view.php?id=5403

You will receive your badge within 10 business days of completing the training curriculum. This badge can be obtained by any IBM employee or non-IBM employee.

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