Learn how to successfully implement and tune Information Management System (IMS) databases with IMS logical relationships. Examine in detail the various pointer options. Practice these skills in intensive machine-lab exercises.

March 21, 2026

Learn how to design, implement, reorganize, and recover Information Management System (IMS) databases. Practice these skills in intensive machine labs.

March 21, 2026

Learn all aspects, including installation, implementation, and management of the Database Recovery Control (DBRC) feature of Information Management System (IMS). DBRC is an IMS facility that provides database recovery, and facilitates database sharing, between IMS systems in all IMS environments including DB/TM, Data Base Control (DBCTL), and Batch. Reinforce the concepts and skills you have learned with machine labs.

March 21, 2026

Learn how to write application programs that use Data Language One (DL/I) to process terminal input and output messages in an Information Management System / Data Communications (IMS/DC) system.

March 21, 2026

Learn how to write application programs that use Data Language One (DL/I) to process Information Management System (IMS) databases.

March 21, 2026

Database Control (DBCTL) is an Information Management System (IMS) facility that provides CICS access to an IMS database subsystem. DBCTL provides access for CICS transactions to IMS managed databases. Get a detailed description of the activities required to install, tailor, maintain, and support an IMS DBCTL system. Additionally, learn about aspects of the IMS architecture that apply to database management and attaching to CICS systems and transactions.

March 21, 2026

This course of 3 sessions, 8 hours each day, is designed to present a description of the activities required to install, tailor, maintain, and support an IMS DB/TM system. This course describes aspects of the IMS architecture and internal structure that support database and transaction management.

March 21, 2026

Learn how to successfully install and successfully maintain an Information Management System (IMS) system, with insights on common problems, how to avoid them and how to correct them should they occur. In the hands-on lab, select an IBM-supported Version of IMS to actually install, then install that IMS and run the IMS Installation Verification Program (IVP) process in the environment of your choice: Database Control (DBCTL) Database Coordinator Controller (DCCTL) Database/Data Communications (DB/DC) DB/DC with Extended Recovery Facility (XRF)

March 21, 2026

Learn about the basic Information Management System (IMS) facilities: the IMS Database System and the IMS Transaction Manager (IMS/TM). Explore how these facilities work together and how application programs interact with them in today's complex enterprise systems. This course has 30 hours of instruction.

March 21, 2026

This course prepares you to be a more effective security administrator as you gain experience and confidence in using the RACF component of the z/OS Security Server. To reinforce lectures, the course offers hands-on exercises where you use the RACF component of the z/OS Security Server to define users, set up group structures, define general resources, protect z/OS data sets, and use several RACF utilities.

March 21, 2026

Learn the concepts of Logical Partitioning (LPAR) for Power Systems with IBM i. In this course you begin with an overview of LPAR on Power Systems, followed with more detailed information on configuration planning and implementation using hands-on exercises to create and implement logical partitions. Also, learn about partial processors, dynamic allocation and reallocation of memory, processors, interactive Commercial Processing Workloads (CPW), buses, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Host Ethernet Adapters (HEA) and System Planning Tool (SPT). In this course you will use IBM Power Systems including the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

March 21, 2026

This course will get you the skills you need to run and manage an IBM i related cloud and DevOps environment. You will be introduced to the world of DevOps, Ansible, IBM PowerVC, Terraform, IBM Cloud Automation Manager and CI/CD concepts as they relate to IBM i. Learning these concepts will be easy with hands-on access to our lab environment.    Completion of this course will get you an IBM badge!

March 21, 2026

This course is designed to teach the installation and administration of open source packages on IBM i as well as teach how to use some of the open source packages that can be downloaded. Class activities include showing how to download and manage open source packages using Access Client Solutions, and how to use python, node.js, and PHP to access data in different ways on the IBM i.

March 21, 2026

This course covers the features and functions supported by Backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS). BRMS is an integrated and comprehensive tool for managing backup, recovery, archive, and retrieval operations for a single Power system with IBM i or multiple systems with IBM i at a site or across a BRMS Network. The lectures describe how to perform the supported functions when using a 5250 emulation session, when using System i Navigator, and when using IBM Navigator for i. Students will then have the opportunity to practice in lab exercises what they have learned in lecture.

March 21, 2026

This course expands the skills of IBM i system operators by covering LPAR concepts, HMC functions, IBM i Access Client Solutions, security controls, authorization methods, work management, and basic CL programming. It also introduces menu creation, journaling concepts, and practical techniques that help improve day-to-day IBM i operations.

March 21, 2026

This introductory course enables a new system operator to develop basic to intermediate level skills needed for day-to-day operations of IBM i. Focus is given to using the GUI (IBM i Access Client Solutions and IBM Navigator for i) as well as 5250 emulation sessions to perform tasks including job control, monitoring, sending messages, managing systems devices, and more. Hands-on exercises reinforce the lecture topics and prepare the student to successfully operate IBM i.

March 21, 2026

This introductory course enables a new system operator to develop basic to intermediate level skills needed for day-to-day operations of IBM i.  Focus is given to using the GUI (IBM i Access Client Solutions and IBM Navigator for i) as well as 5250 emulation sessions to perform tasks including job control, monitoring, sending messages, managing systems devices, and more. Lab demos reinforce the lecture topics and prepare the student to successfully operate IBM i on IBM Power. Completion of this course gets you an IBM badge: https://www.credly.com/org/ibm/badge/system-operator-for-ibm-i-foundations.

March 21, 2026

This course teaches additional skills and techniques to programmers who can already write comprehensive RPG IV programs. This class offers a comprehensive discussion of some of the advanced features and functions of RPG IV. This class is designed to enable an experienced RPG IV programmer to develop and maintain RPG IV programs of an advanced level using the latest features and techniques available in the IBM i RPG IV compiler.

March 21, 2026

Course RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i (AS06G) teaches the basics of the IBM i RPG IV programming language. It is the first of two courses that should be attended in sequence. This course is a comprehensive exposure to the basic features and functions of RPG IV for Version 7. It does not introduce either information processing or programming in general. Students who are new to programming should attend other courses that are offered by local technical colleges or self-study methods. This course is designed to enable a trained programmer to develop and maintain simple RPG IV programs written using the latest features and techniques available in the Version 7 compiler.

March 21, 2026

AIX management tasks like scheduling jobs, system backups, starting up and shutting down the system, installing AIX, software maintenance tasks, and TCP/IP configuration. Third in series of courses.  Students perform AIX management tasks like scheduling jobs, system backups, starting up and shutting down the system, installing AIX, software maintenance tasks, and TCP/IP configuration. This course is the second of a sequence of two courses covering basic AIX management tasks.  This course provides content and hands on labs in a self paced virtual course (SPVC) environment.  Upon meeting course and badge completion criteria, students will receive an IBM badge.

March 21, 2026

This course enables students to perform certain basic management tasks on the AIX operating system. This includes managing devices, LVM, file systems, and user accounts. This course is the first of a sequence of two courses covering basic AIX management tasks. 

March 21, 2026

This self-paced course introduces new AIX and UNIX users to everyday tasks on the AIX operating system. Learners explore logging in and out, navigating files and directories, using the shell and the vi editor, managing processes, customizing the user environment, and writing simple shell scripts through guided instruction and hands-on labs.

March 21, 2026

This hands-on course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of IBM PowerSC, including its features, benefits, and how to install, configure, and manage it.  We will cover the four main pillars of PowerSC: Security, Compliance, threat protection, and Multifactor Authentication (MFA). File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), allow listing, block listing, endpoint detection and response (EDR) and anti-malware capabilities will also be covered.

March 21, 2026

This course is designed to teach experienced PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX professionals the latest features in PowerHA SystemMirror. It covers how to: Effectively administer and monitor an IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX cluster Implement PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX's more complex options

March 21, 2026