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Agenda:

#Day-01

-Quick Introduction (5 minutes)

-Presentation about Enterprise Computing (40 minutes)

-Interactive 3-D Virtual Tour of IBM z15 Hardware Architecture (25 minutes)

-Q&A and Closing Remarks (10 minutes)

#Day-02

-Walkthrough Registering for Master the Mainframe (5 minutes)

-Hands-On with VS Code(20 minutes)

- Hands-On Workshop of Level 1 of MTM(20 minutes)

-Q&A and Closing Remarks (10 minutes)

About Master The Mainframe Contest

The Master the Mainframe is a fun way to get hands-on experience across a variety of technologies, to develop valuable skills, and to earn digital badges – with no prior knowledge required!

Part 1: Learn the basics of navigation, files, and programs.

Part 2: Practice programming languages, operating systems, and technologies.

Part 3: Participate in real-world challenges.

How does it work?

The Master the Mainframe Competition is comprised of three levels. Level One to help you learn the fundamentals of the mainframe, Level Two builds on the fundamentals by teaching you how to program with modern languages, and Level Three puts all your new skills to the test in a “real world” situation. Along the way, you will not only build skills, but you can also earn digital badges and great prizes.

Why Should I Compete?

Besides the awesome prizes, you can obtain unprecedented exposure to a wide variety of enterprise systems, software, and products. You can also earn an Enterprise Computing Open Badge to put on your resume or social media pages, so potential employers can easily find you. Yup, that’s right – this is one competition that can even land you a job!

While you learn new enterprise computing skills and languages not often taught in school, you can also earn badges and can show your support to end world hunger. All you have to do is sign up for #MasterTheMainframe, a free online coding challenge for beginners, and finish level one – just an hour of your time. IBM will take care of the rest by donating four meals to children in need. Students will also have access to win badges and prizes, earn scholarship money, learn new tech skills, gain access to jobs, and much more. Join us in helping to make the world a better place.

About Master The Mainframe Contest Badge(s)

Master the Mainframe 2020 – Level 2

Badge description

The badge earner has learned and displayed fundamental mainframe skills. This individual is able to perform everyday tasks in an IBM Z® mainframe environment, including administering data sets, formulating commands, managing JCL, scripting actions in USS (Unix System Services), writing and debugging Python, and orchestrating actions through IBM Z Open Automation Utilities.

What it takes

You must be at least 16 years of age.

Complete the IBM Master the Mainframe Level 2 challenges.

Master the Mainframe 2020 – Level 3

Badge description

This badge earner can solve advanced mainframe problems by thinking critically and applying the information found from a wide variety of sources. They have built upon their solid foundation of skills by orchestrating a wide array of system activities using Ansible® & Zowe while working in Docker containerized environments. They demonstrate a proficient programming talent, having debugged and written code in both REXX and COBOL, and have displayed a sound understanding of concepts required for this environment.

What it takes

You must be at least 16 years of age.

Complete the IBM Master the Mainframe Level 2 and Level 3 challenges.