IBM Z Global Skills Accelerator Program - Mainframe System Administrator - Level 1
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IBM
Through an intensive 12-month training program & on-the-job training, this credential earner has gained the ability to maintain system software & products running on a Mainframe, as well as perform day-to-day operations of the environment. They demonstrated their skills by successful completion of the courses with hands-on labs and assessments: z/OS Boot Camp; z/OS Facilities; z/OS Systems Services; SMPE for z/OS; Db2 Fundamentals; REXX and JCL Fundamentals; & Introduction to Computer Science.
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Worked through 50 hours of professional development experience in leadership, time management, effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and career planning with a Success Coach to enhance personal and professional achievement.
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Completed 320 hours of technical instruction with a subject-matter expert. Courses included: Agile Explorer; IBM Z Xplore; IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner; AP Computer Science Principles; z/OS REXX Programming, and more.
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Passed formal technical certification exams from leading training organizations that align with the Mainframe requirements outlined with their employer.
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