Training and certification
Classroom training
IBM offers product training in cities throughout the U.S. For more information on courses and course schedules, or to enroll in a course, visit the IBM Learning Services Web site.
Online training
IBM also provides Web-based training that is self-directed and self-paced. Visit the WebSphere Training and Technical Enablement Web site for more information.
On-site services
IBM services can also provide skills transfer and customized workshops and education to fit your business needs. For more information, go to the IBM Software Services for WebSphere Web sitee.
New! z/OS COBOL application programming Certificate
This fall, Marist College will begin offering a fully on line COBOL application programming Certificate through the Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP). The three class Certificate will train students to become z/OS COBOL application programmers. The Certificate program consists of three classes: Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems, Basic COBOL programming, and Advanced COBOL programming. Special introductory pricing is being offered for the Fall 2009 cohort. To take advantage of this unique, affordable collaboration between the Marist College faculty and industry leaders in mainframe technology, please visit: www.idcp.org/learnzos (link resides outside ibm.com). There you will find more detailed information about the new COBOL Certificate or other z/OS Certificates.
Please visit www.idcp.org/ (link resides outside ibm.com) for general IDCP information and other IDCP Certificates. Send any inquiries on any of the Marist IDCP programs to learnzos@marist.edu