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A collection of training materials for mainframes — free courses, paid platforms, documentation, and mentorship programs.
Last updated: 18 April 2026
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Introductory Materials
Start here if you are new to mainframes.
DevOps on Z Toolings
Courses focused on modern development tools and DevOps practices for IBM Z.
ADFz/RDz/IDz Instructor-Led Training
Instructor-led training for IBM's family of z/OS development tools.
IBM Developer for z/OS
Learn to use IBM Developer for z/OS for application development and debugging.
IBM Dependency Based Build
Course on dependency-based build processes for z/OS applications.
IBM Application Discovery & Delivery Intelligence
Learn to analyze and understand legacy application portfolios with IBM ADI.
Cloud Native Development with IBM Z
Fundamentals of cloud-native development using IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack.
IBM Developer for z/OS on VSCode Fundamentals
Get started with z/OS development in Visual Studio Code.
IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Fundamentals
Learn to use IBM's AI-powered code assistant for mainframe modernization.
Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS Essentials
Course on optimizing COBOL and PL/I binaries without recompilation.
Specialized Materials
Deeper dives into specific mainframe subsystems, languages, and technologies.
Modernize Applications with IBM CICS
Learn to modernize CICS applications using modern interfaces and APIs.
IMS Education
Training materials for IBM IMS database and transaction manager.
IBM zSystems Cybersecurity Insights
Cybersecurity best practices and threat landscape for IBM zSystems.
z/OS TCP/IP Configuration with NCA
Advanced TCP/IP configuration on z/OS using Network Configuration Assistant.
z/OS Network Security — Foundations
Foundation course on securing z/OS network communications.
zERT Policy Enforcement Configuration with NCA
Configure z/OS Encryption Readiness Technology (zERT) policy enforcement.
IBM Z System Automation
Integration course for system programmers on IBM Z System Automation.
IBM Z Operational Log and Data Analytics — Foundations
Foundation course on analyzing operational log data from z/OS systems.
IBM Z Operational Log and Data Analytics — Intermediate
Intermediate course building on log analytics foundations for z/OS.
z/OS System Services Structure
Deep dive into z/OS system services architecture and components.
SMP/E for z/OS Workshop
Hands-on workshop for SMP/E software installation and maintenance.
z/OS Installation Using z/OSMF
Learn to install and configure z/OS using z/OS Management Facility.
Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services
Introduction to USS (z/OS UNIX) and its role in the z/OS ecosystem.
GDPS Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of IBM's Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex.
Linux on IBM LinuxONE Intermediate
Intermediate-level course on managing Linux workloads on LinuxONE.
z/OS DFSMS Academy — DFSMShsm Explorer
Course on DFSMShsm hierarchical storage management on z/OS.
z/OS REXX Programming
Learn REXX programming on z/OS for scripting and automation.
Introduction to the PL/I Programming Language
Get started with PL/I, a versatile enterprise programming language.
z/Architecture Assembler — Part 1: The Basics
Introduction to z/Architecture assembler language programming.
z/Architecture Assembler — Part 2: Machine Instructions
Continuation of assembler programming covering machine instructions.
z/VM Education
Training materials for IBM z/VM virtualization technology.
IBM zSystems Software Trials
Trial access to IBM zSystems software for evaluation and learning.
IBM DS8000 Gen10 Storage Fundamentals
Fundamentals of IBM DS8000 storage systems used with mainframes.
Non-Mainframe Materials
General IBM and technology learning platforms that include mainframe-adjacent content.
IBM SkillsBuild for Students
Free IBM learning platform for students covering AI, cloud, cybersecurity.
IBM SkillsBuild for Adult Learners
Free IBM learning platform for adult learners and career changers.
IBM Security Learning Academy
Free training on IBM Security products and cybersecurity concepts.
IBM Quantum Learning
Free quantum computing learning platform from IBM.
Cognitive Class
Free data science, AI, and cloud computing courses from IBM.
Coursera
Online course platform with IBM mainframe and enterprise computing courses.
edX
Online learning platform with enterprise computing courses.
Udemy
Online marketplace with mainframe and COBOL courses.
IBM SkillsBuild for College Students
IBM SkillsBuild tailored for college-level students.
Paid Resources
Commercial training platforms with mainframe courses and certification paths.
SHARE'd Knowledge
Paid training platform from SHARE with on-demand courses on enterprise IT topics.
IBM Training
Official IBM mainframe training courses and certification paths.
Interskill Learning
Comprehensive mainframe training library covering z/OS, CICS, COBOL, and more.
Broadcom Mainframe Software Training
Training courses on Broadcom's mainframe software portfolio.
RACF Training by RSH Consulting
Specialized RACF security administration training courses.
Documentation
Official and community-maintained documentation for z/OS, CICS, and related technologies.
Zikipedia
Community-driven knowledge base for IBM Z.
IBM z/OS Documentation
Official IBM documentation for z/OS.
IBM zSystems Redbooks
In-depth technical guides and best practices from IBM.
IBM Z Hot Topics
Technical articles and insights on current z/OS topics.
IBM z/OSMF One Stop Hub
Central resource for z/OS Management Facility documentation.
Mainframe DEV
IBM's portal for mainframe developer tools and downloads.
IBM Documentation Offline
Downloadable offline versions of IBM product documentation.
Mainframe Skills Depot
IBM's centralized hub for mainframe learning paths.
Mainframe Open Education
Open-source educational materials for mainframe learning.
RACF Information by RSH Consulting
Curated collection of RACF security resources and references.
Mentorship & Apprenticeship
Programs that pair students and early-career professionals with experienced mainframers.
Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program
Paid mentorship program pairing students with experienced mainframers.
Broadcom Mainframe Vitality Program
Apprenticeship program focused on developing next-generation mainframe talent.
IBM Z Global Skills Accelerator Program
IBM's program to accelerate mainframe skills development.
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