Why invest in mainframe skills?
Your digital transformation requires the right enterprise IT platforms and skills so that you can make the most of your investment in this highly secure, resilient, and agile IT platform.
See why mainframe skills matter and how IBM is collaborating with the academic community, clients and partners to build the next generation of talent.
Learn IBM mainframe skills
Master the Mainframe
Use the hands-on, virtual platform and earn open badges.
What is a mainframe?
Get to know the servers that can securely process billions of transactions.
Explore the forum
Learn about IBM Z in the community for students and developers.
Build mainframe expertise
Professional certification
Online training for customers
Training for Partners
Employ mainframes
Cultivate talent
Get guidance on recruiting, training and retaining IBM Z skills.
Partner with universities
See which schools offer mainframe education.
Build new collar talent
Explore apprenticeships and non-traditional training programs.
Teach mainframe skills
Hands-on exercises
Get free access to z/OS and Linux on IBM Z.
Share and promote
Send details of your courses to share with employers and student.
The next generation of talent is here
Sign up for the new IBM Z Skills Employer Resource Center so you can leverage the superior security, availability, scalability, and efficiency of the IBM mainframe.
Learning system
Learn the basics, practice and gain expertise in the mainframe.
Open badges
Learn about the mainframe, then share your credentials.
Mainframe testing
Use this free, one-hour test to prepare for the MTP exam.
Transition to teaching
Consider the move from boardroom to classroom.
Passing the torch
Turn the Boomer brain drain into a brain trust.
Share expertise
See the ways and reasons to share your expertise.
See what IBM Z skills can do for you
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To build. To design. To think along with clients. To invent.
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