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# z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

Explore one of the prominent digital badge in the mainframe field.

One good recommendation to start is the[ z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Badge by IBM](https://www.ibm.com/training/badge/223baff0-38b6-4722-be90-016e7d5ea404). 

When you obtained this badge, you have developed foundational skills in IBM Z hardware and software, especially around z/OS and System Administration. Through hands-on labs working on a live IBM Z server, you have gained real world experience and is equipped to pursue a career as a mainframe application developer, system programmer, system administrator, or a DBA Practitioner.

### Skills 

Technical Specialist | Security | Telecommunications | Adaptability & Flexibility | Linux | Mainframe | Z Systems | IBM Z

### What does it take to earn this badge?

Complete all courses in the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate program on Coursera (including quizzes, hands-on assignments and projects), and earn the following badges:  

* [Introduction to Enterprise Computing badge ](https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/introduction-to-enterprise-computing?utm_source=IBM\&utm_medium=institutions\&utm_campaign=IBMBadge) 
* [Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels badge ](https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/getting-started-on-mainframe-with-z-os-commands-and-panels?utm_source=IBM\&utm_medium=institutions\&utm_campaign=IBMBadge) 
* [Basic System Programming on IBM Z badge](https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/basic-system-programming-on-ibm-z?utm_source=IBM\&utm_medium=institutions\&utm_campaign=IBMBadge)

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