IBM z/OS Rexx Programming



IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

IBM z/OS Rexx Programming


This course is designed to teach you the basic skills required to write programs using the REXX language in z/OS. The course covers the TSO extensions to REXX and interaction with other environments such as the MVS console, running REXX in batch jobs, and compiling REXX.A total of 11 hands-on labs on an IBM Z server (via remote Skytap access) are part of this course.

O​n successful completion of the course, learners can earn theor badge. Details here-

O​n successful completion of the course, learners can earn theor badge. Details here- https://www.credly.com/org/ibm/badge/ibm-z-os-rexx-programming


  • W​rite programs using REXX

  • C​reate user-defined internal and external functions and subroutines

  • U​se instructions and commands that manipulate the data stack


Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Getting Started with REXX
Week 3
Programming
Week 4
Functions and Subroutines
Week 5
Debugging and error handling
Week 6
Executing Host Commands
Week 7
Compound variables and datastack
Week 8
Reading and writing data sets in REXX
Week 9
The Parse Instruction
Week 10
Using REXX: REXX compiler, REXX in batch, MVS console commands
Week 11
System REXX


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Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

How can I earn a badge on course completion?

O​n successful completion of the course, learners can earn theor badge. Details here- https://www.credly.com/org/ibm/badge/ibm-z-os-rexx-programming


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