IBM Mainframe System Administrator Apprenticeship Certificate
Issued by
IBM
This badge earner has completed self study with mentorship in a Mainframe System Administration Apprenticeship. The badge earner has demonstrated ability for maintaining system software and products running on a mainframe, maintaining day-to-day operations of the environment including change and problem management. The earner has also demonstrated soft skills for client engagement, adaptability, collaboration, communication, presentation, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstration of key soft skills for working in a professional environment, including collaborating within teams, giving and receiving feedback, fostering creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, presenting, and communicating for impact;
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Demonstration of acquired foundational knowledge and skills in computer science and programming within mainframe systems;
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Successful completion of z/OS boot camp, z/OS Facilities, z/OS Systems Services, and SMPE for z/OS classes with labs;
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Successful completion of DBDC fundamentals;
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Successful completion of REXX and JCL fundamentals;
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Successful completion of CS50's Introduction to Computer Science course;
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Application of Agile and Design Thinking practices for mainframe systems administrators;
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Application of problem solving and creative thinking skills for mainframe systems administrators;
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 45 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to computers in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to databases in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Python programming in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to programming in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to cyber security in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Computer information systems in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Computer Programming, Specific Applications in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Operating Systems in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Business Communications in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Decision Making in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Networking Fundamentals in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Intermediate Programming in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
9 semester hours in Internship in Information Technology, Systems Administration in the lower-division undergraduate category