This course provides an introduction into Shared Memory Communications (SMC). It covers the high-level concepts of SMC and related technologies.

March 21, 2026

This course is tailored for users of IBM Configuration Assistant for z/OS Communications Server (NCA) to gain the knowledge and foundational understanding of configuring zERT Policy Enforcement using the IBM Configuration Assistant for z/OS Communications Server (NCA). 

March 21, 2026

This is a fundamental course for IBM Z APM Connect, and intended for those who want to have a basic knowledge of IBM Z APM Connect.

March 21, 2026

To earn the "IBM Z Tech Bytes - November 2024 - z/OS Performance and Technical Updates" badge, participants must attend three required sessions, covering key topics including WSC z/OS Performance ‘Hot Topics’, Optimize the Batch Window with the Latest IBM Z Technology - zBNA 2024 Update, and z16 Performance Considerations and Best Practices. After attending or watching the replays, you'll take a quiz to test your understanding of the concepts presented. Successful completion of both requirements will earn you a digital badge to showcase your technical skills in the area of z/OS Performance and Technical Updates.

March 21, 2026

To earn the "IBM Z Tech Bytes - November 2024 - WebSphere Liberty" badge, participants must attend three required sessions, covering key topics including Monitoring and Problem Determination Techniques, Configuration Best Practices, and Understanding the Security Options. After attending or watching the replays, you'll take a quiz to test your understanding of the concepts presented. Successful completion of both requirements will earn you a digital badge to showcase your technical skills in the area of WebSphere Liberty.

March 21, 2026

To earn the "IBM Z Tech Bytes - November 2024 - Hybrid Cloud and AI" badge, participants must attend three required sessions, covering key topics including Ansible with z/OS, AIOps with IBM Z, and Explainable AI with Machine Learning for z/OS. After attending or watching the replays, you'll take a quiz to test your understanding of the concepts presented. Successful completion of both requirements will earn you a digital badge to showcase your technical skills in the area of Hybrid Cloud & AI on IBM Z and LinuxONE.

March 21, 2026

In this course, you will be learning about modernization. Specifically, focused on the technological advancements that unlock computing environments hosted on IBM Z.   Throughout this course, the modernization strategies as they relate to DevOps, common tooling, REST enablement, and containers will be covered.

March 21, 2026

The goal of the course is to enable the participant to be able to write basic COBOL programs.

March 21, 2026

This course explains why CICS is perfect for powering the next generation of enterprise applications and how you can help build them.

March 21, 2026

This class will teach you to understand the IMS software diagnostic process and to know what documentation is required to solve IMS software problems. IMS address space and Task Control Block (TCB) structures along with associated IMS control block structures will be examined to provide you with a roadmap to manuever through the diagnostic maze. Focus will be given to using Interactive Problem Control System (IPCS) and the IMS Interactive Dump Formatter to become familiar with IMS dumps

March 21, 2026

This is an online courses. Please do not make travel arrangements for this course. After you receive confirmation that you are enrolled, you will be sent further instructions to access audio and video. This course of 5 sessions, 4 hours each day, is designed to teach you about a key availability and capacity enhancement to Information Management System (IMS) - the Shared Queues facility, which offers the ability to share full function message queues within a parallel sysplex environment. Also, learn about sharing Fast Path Expedited Message Handler (EMH) queues within a parallel sysplex environment.

March 21, 2026

This is an online course. please do not make travel arrangements for this course. After you receive confirmation that you are enrolled, you will be sent further instructions to enroll in this clas. Learn about Information Management System (IMS) data sharing capabilities. Examine how multiple IMS systems on different processors can access and update the same databases with complete integrity.

March 21, 2026

Learn about the Information Management System (IMS) High Availability Large Database (HALDB). Examine how databases may be migrated to HALDB and the advantages of using HALDB. This course is taught in a Web conference medium with live instructor audio, and Internet Web conferenced materials. You have chat type Questions and Answers (Q and A) ability, plus live audio. The course is taught 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central time for two work days. Since the class is taught live using Web conferencing methods, you can attend from your home or work. Class durations are approximately one-half day so you can still accommodate daily work responsibilities. You will be contacted prior to class start to receive connection information, hardcopy materials, and other relevant information.

March 21, 2026

This advanced course teaches how to analyze and improve IMS database performance. Topics include IMS database features that affect performance, data set considerations, VSAM and OSAM buffering, and a practical method for estimating the impact of changes on application response time and database throughput.

March 21, 2026

Learn how to design, implement, reorganize, and recover Information Management System (IMS) databases. Practice these skills in intensive machine labs. This course uses a Web conference medium with live instructor audio and Internet Web conferenced material. You have chat-type Question and Answer (Q and A) ability, plus live audio. The course is taught 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central time for eight work days over a two-week period. Since the course is taught live using Web conferencing methods, you can attend from your home or work. Class durations are approximately one-half day so you can still accommodate daily work responsibilities. You will be contacted prior to class start to receive connection information, hardcopy student materials, and other relevant information. Course Materials You will be contacted prior to class start to receive connection information, hardcopy student materials, and other relevant information.

March 21, 2026

Learn a methodology to improve the performance of a large-scale z/OS IMS/TM data communication system. This course explains the impact of user-specified options on IMS performance, how to determine performance bottlenecks by interpreting information from certain performance reports, and how to use the information gained to implement a plan to improve the performance of an IMS system.

March 21, 2026

This advanced course explains how to install, implement, and manage IMS Database Recovery Control (DBRC). Learners study database recovery, database sharing across IMS environments such as DB/TM, DBCTL, and batch, and reinforce their skills through guided exercises focused on administration, customization, and operational support of DBRC.

March 21, 2026

This web conference course introduces the core facilities of IMS, including the IMS database system and IMS Transaction Manager. Learners explore how IMS components work together, how application programs interact with IMS in enterprise environments, and the fundamental concepts needed to understand IMS database and transaction processing.

March 21, 2026

This course is designed to describe the features and functions of Fast Path both from a capability and an implementation perspective.

March 21, 2026

This course is designed to teach students about a key availability and capacity enhancement to Information Management System (IMS) - the Shared Queues facility, which offers the ability to share full function message queues within a parallel sysplex environment. Also, learn about sharing Fast Path Expedited Message Handler (EMH) queues within a parallel sysplex environment.

March 21, 2026

Learn about Information Management System (IMS) data sharing capabilities. Examine how multiple IMS systems on different processors can access and update the same databases with complete integrity.

March 21, 2026

Learn about the Information Management System (IMS) High Availability Large Database (HALDB). Examine how databases may be migrated to HALDB and the advantages of using HALDB.

March 21, 2026

Learn implementation for Information Management System (IMS) using Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) as the external security manager, and the installation provided security exit routines. Apply classroom lectures with security paper lab exercises in which you setup the security definitions.

March 21, 2026

Learn how to tune Information Management System (IMS) databases for use in IMS/Batch, IMS/Data Communications (DC), CICS-Local-Data Language One (DL/I), and Data Base Control (DBCTL) environments. Explore the IMS database features that affect performance such as data set considerations and buffers for VSAM and OSAM. You will also practice a method for estimating performance before implementation. Plus, you will reinforce the skills you have learned with seven machine labs. IACET Continuing Education Units: 4.0

March 21, 2026