# Welcome: Learn & Contribute to MOE

### Welcome

Welcome to Mainframe Open Education (MOE), proudly sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project (OMP). We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant community, where our partnership is dedicated to open-sourcing mainframe learning roadmaps and facilitating knowledge transfer. 

We aim to create an inclusive space where everyone, including hiring managers, can easily access plans and collaborate on developing valuable assets. The wealth of information within our community spans minds and archives across various organizations, ensuring a rich and welcoming environment for all.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></mark><br><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>What is Enterprise Computing?</strong></mark></td><td><a href="introduction-what-is-enterprise-computing">introduction-what-is-enterprise-computing</a></td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1488229297570-58520851e868?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxkaWdpdGFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDM3MXww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1488229297570-58520851e868?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxkaWdpdGFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDM3MXww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>CHAPTER 1</strong></mark><br><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>What is a Mainframe Today?</strong></mark></td><td><a href="chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today">chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today</a></td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1644088379091-d574269d422f?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHxkaWdpdGFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDM3MXww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1644088379091-d574269d422f?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHxkaWdpdGFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDM3MXww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>CHAPTER 2</strong></mark><br><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>Foundational Technology</strong></mark></td><td><a href="chapter-2-foundational-technology">chapter-2-foundational-technology</a></td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563641749712-028dfeab14b3?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxnZWFyfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDAxNHww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563641749712-028dfeab14b3?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxnZWFyfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDAxNHww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>CHAPTER 3</strong></mark><br><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>Roles in Mainframe</strong></mark></td><td><a href="chapter-3-roles-in-mainframe">chapter-3-roles-in-mainframe</a></td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622037022824-0c71d511ef3c?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxncm91cHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NjE2ODAxNzF8MA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622037022824-0c71d511ef3c?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxncm91cHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NjE2ODAxNzF8MA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>CHAPTER 4</strong></mark><br><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>Deeper Dive in Role Chosen</strong></mark></td><td><a href="chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen">chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen</a></td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1660428580087-cdb3cef4fc54?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxkZWVwJTIwd2F0ZXIlMjBkaWdpdGFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDIyNHww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1660428580087-cdb3cef4fc54?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxkZWVwJTIwd2F0ZXIlMjBkaWdpdGFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2MTY4MDIyNHww&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>CHAPTER 5</strong></mark><br><mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>Career Path Opportunities</strong></mark></td><td><a href="chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities">chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities</a></td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504805572947-34fad45aed93?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxjYXJlZXJ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzYxNjgwMjM0fDA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504805572947-34fad45aed93?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxjYXJlZXJ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzYxNjgwMjM0fDA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Get Started

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