Grade 11-12 | 06 Courses
The mainframe is still in wide use with today's businesses and will be around for some time to come, thanks to IBM, Red Hat, and Linux. Learn what a mainframe is and why it's important for the future of enterprise computing.
Course 1: 15 Minutes | Course 2: 15 Minutes | Course 3: 10 Minutes | Course 4: 15 Minutes | Course 5: 15 Minutes | Course 6: 10 Minutes.
Course 1: An Introduction to Enterprise Computing | IBM
Course 2: IBM Z Xplore Essentials
Course 3: Get Started with Enterprise IT
Course 4: Interactive 3D view of mainframes | IBM
Course 5: What is a mainframe? | IBM
Course 6: IBM zSystems AR Experience
Enhances Technical Skills
Course 1: An Introduction to Enterprise Computing | IBM
What are mainframes? What is IBM zSystems? Who uses IBM zSystems? Have you used IBM zSystems? These questions and more are answered in this short course, designed to introduce you to the world of enterprise computing.
Course 2: IBM Z Xplore Essentials
This is a hands-on learning application so you can get an introduction to enterprise computing. You'll get to see what happens behind the scenes when you order an item. You will learn how technology works from the time you click on your device, like your smartphone, until it shows up at your door.
Course 3: Get Started with Enterprise IT
Explore the field of enterprise-class IT and learn in-demand skills!
Behind the scenes, enterprise IT powers the applications our world has come to rely upon – everything from credit card transactions, ATMs, mobile banking, stock market trades to airline reservations and retail transactions. Fortune 100 companies are looking for talent with fundamental enterprise computing skills.
Could this be a career for you?
Explore the videos and check out the bite-sized free learning path to determine if this is the field for you and get started on your journey with enterprise IT.
Course 4: Interactive 3D view of mainframes | IBM
Take an interactive tour of IBM’s various mainframes, starting with IBM z16.
Course 5: What is a mainframe? | IBM
Check out this high-level overview of the how, who, what, and what's next for mainframes with links to dive deeper.
Course 6: IBM zSystems AR Experience
Learn about IBM zSystems and get to see what it looks like through this virtual experience.
Essential Link
Course 1: https://bundles.yourlearning.ibm.com/students/learn/#JYNKYJDVXGVJ72K7/KXPMXKXZYWYV54Z9
Course 2: https://students.yourlearning.ibm.com/activity/URL-CEDA799E52D9?channelId=CNL_LCB_1605130838030
Course 3: https://www.ibm.com/community/z/talent/get-started/
Course 4: https://students.yourlearning.ibm.com/activity/URL-523C122CBEDB?channelId=CNL_LCB_1605130838030
Course 5: https://students.yourlearning.ibm.com/activity/URL-43BD9EF0E8DE?channelId=CNL_LCB_1605130838030
Course 6: https://students.yourlearning.ibm.com/activity/URL-5822A38B3F34?channelId=CNL_LCB_1605130838030