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Efficient Application Development

Role of Mainframe Utilities and Development Tools

Software development tools and utilities have an important role in the maintenance and efficiency of an IBM mainframe production system: 1- application development 2- creating JCL 3- managing data 4- executing programs 5-system utilization. There are tools which facilitate the debugging and testing of application programs by displaying information that has been extracted and parsed from system control blocks. The utilities can be used in place of COBOL and Assembler programs for copying datasets, creating reports and producing test data. This leads to more efficient application development and a reduction in errors. Mainframe utilities and development tools make it easier to browse datasets without a comprehensive knowledge of record layouts. Tools can be used for displaying field names, formats, and values; this means that it will not be necessary to determine starting and ending positions of each field.

Mainframe Utilities and Development Tools Training

Since 1980, SYS-ED has been helping Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, and healthcare providers, address their mainframe staffing requirements: programming skills, legacy programming languages, and utilities and development tools.

Computer Associates’ CA-InterTest, DYL-280(VISION:RESULTS), AllFusion Endevor, and Panvalet
Compuware’s File-AID, File-AID for Analysts, File-AID: Batch, File-AID for DB2, File-AID/RDX, File-AID: IMS, Abend-AID, COBOL Debugging with Abend-AID, TSO Xpediter, and CICS Xpediter
IBM Tools and ISPF Productivity Tools (Spiffy)
Syncsort
Serena: ChangeMan

When the major software, consulting, and computer time-sharing companies receive a challenging or non-standard training assignment, they call upon and utilize SYS-ED as a quality instruction benchmark for their clients and software developers.

Axciom - InterTest	CSC: Computer Sciences Corporation - Endevor	Computer Associates - DYL-280
Compuware - File-AID Family	IBM - DYL-280	IBM - ISPF Productivity Tools (Spiffy)

If your installation is utilizing a combination of mainframe utilities and development tools from the Big 3: Computer Associates, Compuware, and IBM, then SYS-ED's integrated workshops will be invaluable in training your next generation of mainframe staff. They will learn not just how to perform tasks specific, but to receive a foundation in the programming languages and the systems software. Additional industry- specific exercises can be selected from the SYS-ED courseware library.

Few independent training companies offer the range and multiple levels of specialized and interrelated mainframe programmer productivity tools and development utilities courses that SYS-ED does. As part of qualifying a mainframe utilities and tools training assignment, our Director of Education reviews the client standards: JCL, data streams, and production documentation and incorporate this information into the lesson plan, examples, and exercises. We then apply the full complement of delivery medium to help information technology professionals learn. In our mainframe development tools and utilities courses, students learn by doing; one-third of their class time will be spent maintaining programs on our z/OS systems.

SYS-ED mainframe utilities and development tools courseware and training aids extend the source documentation and incorporate an examination of the underlying architecture, program logic, and sample programs which have been validated on consulting projects. In our opinion, when there is a scarcity of up to date industry standard textbooks, courseware which “explains and demonstrates” is fundamental to an effective learning experience.

Upon completion of a SYS-ED instructor-led course at the client location, it is standard policy to organize content for future utilization in a web-based training infrastructure. Students are welcome to ask the inevitable questions which come up back on the job.

Information Technology in Transition - Mainframe Utilities and Development Tools Training

Information Technology in Transition

Mainframe Technology Updates
COBOL Technology Update	DYL-280 Technology Update	Easytrieve Plus Technology Update
File-AID Family Technology Update	IBM Tools Technology Update	ISPF Productivity Tool Technology Update
Programming Languages Technology Update	Programming Skills Technology Update	VSAM Technology Update

Learning Paths
CICS	COBOL
DB2	IMS
Java	Mainframe
Mainframe Web Enablement	VSAM

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Courseware for Teaching

The Computer Education Techniques courseware used in SYS-ED courses consists of student hand-outs, training aids, and industry-specific exercises. The CETi knowledge base aggregates and analyzes information in the public domain. It also is a service for reviewing and answering questions. Content is selectively added to courseware. The long-term strategy is to have our courseware recognized as a NRV: Nationally Recognized Vendor.

CA-DYL-280(VISION-RESULTS)	CA-AllFusion SCM Endevor	CA-InterTest	CA-Panvalet	CA-Easytrieve Plus
Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents
Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives
Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1
Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2
Index	Index	Index	Index	Index

Abend-AID	COBOL Debugging with Abend-AID	CICS Xpediter	TSO Xpediter
Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents
Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives
Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1
Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2
Index	Index	Index	Index

SDF II	ISPF Productivity Tool (Spiffy)	Syncsort
Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents
Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives
Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1
Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2
Index	Index	Index

Yes, We Still Offer Mainframe Training!
We have had a number of inquiries regarding whether SYS-ED still offered mainframe utilities and development tools training for mainframe programmers. The typical comments were:		Mainframe Utilities Training - Selection of Delivery Medium
1.	That is extremely difficult, if not impossible to find enrollment mainframe utilities and development tools courses for mainframe programmers.
2.	That there is a scarcity of intensive 1-, 2-, and 3- day hands-on courses which provide the hands-on experience and skillset for dataset management on z/OS systems.
3.	That travel costs and living expenses in a majority of situations are a significant constraint when it comes to attending mainframe utilities and development tools courses.
4.	That it is important to have a resource for asking mainframe utilities and development tools questions once the course complete.

	Yes, SYS-ED offers multiple levels of mainframe utilities and development tools training for for the IBM mainframe environment: File-AID, Abend-AID, Xpediter, DYL-280, InterTest, Endevor, and Syncsort.
	Yes, SYS-ED conducts tailored training and have the flexibility and resources to conduct personalized mentoring sessions upon request.
	Mainframe utilities and development tools courses are available in multiple formats: classroom, distance-learning and blended web-based delivery.
	Upon completion of a SYS-ED course, our staff is available to answer mainframe utilities and development tools questions.

Professional Distance-learning Service

Definition of Service

SYS-ED's distance-learning training service is 65% lecture with the remaining 35% of the service provided in the form of scheduled interactive question and answer sessions with a subject matter expert, hands-on exercises, optional validation assessment, and submission of questions through our technology exchange websites.
Enrollment is contingent upon the prospective trainee's having been qualified by our Director of Education to have the appropriate background for the training and review of a checklist of items required for transmission of the service to the client location: bandwidth, firewall, base operating system, software requirements, web browser, and set-up of hands-on machine exercises.

Alternative web-based and e-learning training is available: self-paced, presentation through the client's authoring system, or podcast. These tailored services are offered selectively.

Delivery Medium
Web-based Training Services

Courseware as a Learning Center

Caveat Emptor

Prior to scheduling a mainframe utilities and development tools course from Computer Associates, Compuware, or IBM, compare the quality of the training service that SYS-ED offers:

Review our mainframe development tools and utilities learning paths.
Read the technology assessments and CFAQs - course frequently asked questions.
Examine the content in our courseware and training aids.
Utilize our mainframe skillset assessments.
Interview our systems consultant/instructor.

SYS-ED has been conducting courses in the public domain since 1980; however, there have been changes in the laws and regulations governing computer training in the state of New York. The schedule on our websites reflects a projected time frame for licensure with the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and submission and approval of curriculum. It will be updated quarterly.

Portfolio of Clients - Mainframe Utilities and Development Tools Courses

Why SYS-ED for Mainframe Training?

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	Hands-on training	Web-based Training
	Superb courseware and training aids
	Mainframe New York Schedule
	Resources to accommodate small groups
	Tailored private courses - North America and Europe
	Warranty of Service
	Satisfied customers and industry testimonials
	Qualified training consultant for needs analysis and skills inventory
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Invoking the course title will provide the audience and content.

Computer Associates	Compuware	IBM
AllFusion Endevor	File-AID	IBM Tools
DYL-280 (VISION:RESULTS)	Abend-AID	ISPF Productivity Tool (Spiffy)
CA-Intertest	TSO Xpediter	SDF-II
Panvalet	CICS Xpediter
	Easytrieve

Syncsort	Serena Software
Syncsort	ChangeMan

Mainframe Training Programs

Portfolio: Mainframe Training Services

Budgetary issues aside, three major issues will have to be carefully evaluated in relation to mainframe training for information technology training in the 21st century:

1.	The degree of web-based access to mainframe data which will be allowed and the critical issue of issue of security.
2.	The appropriate strategic mix commercial and open source software.
3.	How much of the mainframe development should be contracted outside of the United States, be performed by consultants based in the United States as compared to having full-time salaried employees perform the work.

SYS-ED offers tailored "entry-level" and "fast-track" mainframe training programs.

	Standard entry-level training programs consist of four components: z/OS operating system, programming skills, programming language, and system software. These programs have been developed and refined over a quarter century of consultancy and teaching and draw upon the SYS-ED courseware library.
	Tailored fast-track programs are comprised of course modules selected by the client organization: topics, examples, workshops, validation assessments, and duration. Many clients also elect to incorporate an educational consulting component which reflects their standards and implementation strategy for project development.

Integrated Training Programs - 3 to 6 Weeks in Duration

Mainframe	Web Enablement
Operations and System Programming	WebSphere MQ
Mainframe Training	Java
Legacy Programming Languages	Oracle
CICS	.NET

Mainframe Training in New York

Mainframe Courses in New York
SYS-ED's mainframe courses are tough, but they're worth it. Our challenging "hands-on" mainframe training provides a foundation and framework for Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, healthcare providers, software houses, and consulting companies to meet their mainframe staffing requirements and acquire specialized mainframe skillsets.¹At the present time mainframe utilities and development tools courses are only offered at the client location and through a distance-learning delivery medium.

Courseware
SYS-ED's mainframe utilities and development tools courseware is highly respected. We draw upon our extensive library of courseware, sample programs, and case studies to explain, demonstrate, and teach the real-world mainframe information technology. Our mainframe curricula include industry standard and consultancy derived content. We have the capability to provide tailored workshops and integrated training programs on z/OS, z/VSE, z/VM, and third party emulation workbench/platforms.

Teaching is Our Business
Most computer training companies are divisions of large software companies or consulting companies. Not SYS-ED. Our only goal is to provide world class mainframe training for highly motivated IT professionals - no more and no less. Because we're independent, we're free to concentrate on teaching - and since 1980 we have been doing it very well.

Our Teachers Know How to Teach
SYS-ED instructors combine teaching skills with broad practical experience as consultants. Our instructors average 30 years of experience in the mainframe environment - operating systems, programming languages, 3rd party utilities/development aids, and system software. And they know how to teach it. We teach not only "how to", but "why", building a solid foundation in fundamentals and insights into advanced materials. After a course, they are available to answer questions.

Enrollment - SYS-ED Mainframe Courses are NOT for Everyone
No one is allowed to enroll in a SYS-ED mainframe course, without a consultation with our Director of Education. We review the operational objectives and project specifications for the organization evaluating whether to send its employee for the training. The employee is only allowed to register if they have the background corresponding to the appropriate learning path.

Mainframe Training in New York, at Your Office, or via the Web
SYS-ED mainframe courses are held at our training center in midtown Manhattan and in conjunction with CETi Technology Partners in North America and Europe. If you prefer, we'll arrange tailored mainframe training on-site at your organization’s facilities inclusive of mobile computer classroom set-up. On-site mainframe courses can include the identical workshops, case studies, and hands-on approach as the mainframe training we offer in New York.

For additional information including outlines, availability of private courses, references, and course customization, contact David Shapiro at our New York office at 212-564-9147 or register online.

Technology Exchange Websites
SYS-ED's websites compile, organize, and present software specific and established operational categorizations of information technology. They provide a framework for assessing knowledge transfer in a variety of delivery formats: web-based training, classroom instruction, technology updates, courseware, training aids, learning paths, and validation assessment.
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Footnote 1:

SYS-ED’s core mainframe curriculum have been submitted to the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for technical review.