Advanced Mainframe
Master enterprise-level mainframe development, optimization, and integration with modern technologies
Course Overview
What You'll Master
- System optimization techniques
- Modern API integration methods
- Enterprise COBOL programming
- Advanced DB2 performance tuning
- System security and compliance
- DevOps for mainframe environments
Course Format
- 10 weeks (120 total hours of instruction)
- Twice weekly live sessions (3 hours each)
- Both in-person and remote options available
- Enterprise-grade project development
- Industry case studies and challenges
- Personalized mentoring and code reviews
What You'll Get
- MainframeEDU Advanced Certification
- Comprehensive enterprise reference materials
- Lifetime access to practice environment
- Enterprise-level capstone project portfolio
- Senior-level career placement assistance
- Exclusive access to industry partner events
Expert-Level Skills Development
Technical Mastery
Senior Leadership Skills
Comprehensive Curriculum
1-2
Enterprise COBOL Programming
Enterprise COBOL Programming
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Advanced COBOL Programming Techniques
Mastering sophisticated programming patterns, efficient memory management, and optimized code structures for enterprise applications.
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Enterprise-Level Program Architecture
Designing robust, scalable, and maintainable program structures that conform to industry best practices and organizational standards.
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Advanced Data Manipulation
Working with complex data structures, binary manipulations, and efficient data processing techniques for high-volume transaction systems.
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Code Optimization Techniques
Implementing memory and performance optimizations, efficient algorithm design, and compiler optimization strategies.
3-4
Advanced Database Management
Advanced Database Management
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DB2 Performance Tuning
Advanced techniques for optimizing database performance, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and access path analysis.
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Complex SQL Techniques
Writing sophisticated SQL statements, utilizing complex joins, subqueries, common table expressions, and analytical functions.
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Database Design for Enterprise Systems
Advanced data modeling, normalization techniques, and design strategies for high-volume, mission-critical database systems.
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Data Integrity and Recovery
Implementing robust error handling, transaction management, and recovery procedures for enterprise database applications.
5-6
Modern Integration & API Development
Modern Integration & API Development
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RESTful API Integration
Connecting mainframe applications with modern systems through REST APIs, including design principles and implementation techniques.
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JSON and XML Processing
Working with modern data formats in mainframe applications, including parsing, generation, and transformation techniques.
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Microservices Architecture
Implementing microservices patterns with mainframe components, creating flexible and scalable hybrid architectures.
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Mainframe as a Service
Exposing mainframe capabilities as secure, scalable services for modern application consumption.
7-8
System Performance & Security
System Performance & Security
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Mainframe Performance Analysis
Using advanced tools and techniques to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in complex mainframe applications.
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Workload Optimization
Balancing system resources, managing priorities, and implementing efficient workload distribution strategies.
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Security Implementation
Advanced mainframe security techniques, including RACF implementation, encryption, and secure coding practices.
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Regulatory Compliance
Implementing systems that meet industry regulations such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA in mainframe environments.
9-10
Enterprise Capstone Project & Leadership Development
Enterprise Capstone Project & Leadership Development
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Enterprise System Implementation
Designing and building a comprehensive enterprise-level application that integrates all course concepts into a cohesive solution.
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Technical Leadership
Developing skills for leading technical teams, including project planning, estimation, and risk management in mainframe environments.
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Enterprise Documentation Standards
Creating comprehensive technical documentation that meets enterprise standards for system architecture, operation, and maintenance.
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Senior Career Development
Preparing for senior mainframe roles through career strategy development, advanced interview preparation, and leadership positioning.
Who Should Take This Course
Our Advanced Mainframe course is specifically designed for experienced mainframe professionals looking to reach expert-level competency and advance into senior technical or leadership roles. This course is ideal for:
- Mid-level mainframe developers with 2+ years of experience
- Graduates of our Intermediate Mainframe course seeking mastery
- IT professionals needing to modernize legacy mainframe systems
- Technical leads aiming to enhance their enterprise mainframe expertise
This course requires significant prior mainframe experience and deep understanding of core concepts. The accelerated pace and complex material are designed for professionals ready to take their skills to the enterprise level.
Prerequisites
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Advanced COBOL Knowledge
Strong proficiency with COBOL programming, including complex data structures, file handling, and program organization.
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Database Experience
Working knowledge of DB2 or similar database systems, including SQL programming and basic performance concepts.
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Transaction Processing
Familiarity with CICS or similar transaction processing environments and their integration with application code.
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Professional Experience
Minimum 2 years of practical mainframe development experience or successful completion of our Intermediate Mainframe course.
Mastering Enterprise Mainframe Development in Cyprus
The Advanced Mainframe course offered by MainframeEDU represents the pinnacle of mainframe education available in Cyprus and the broader Mediterranean region. As organizations continue to rely on these powerful systems for their most mission-critical operations, the demand for professionals with genuinely advanced skills has reached unprecedented levels.
Our curriculum has been meticulously crafted to address the specific needs of modern enterprises that must balance the reliability and processing power of mainframe systems with the agility and connectivity demands of today's digital landscape. Through intensive training in system optimization, modern integration techniques, and enterprise-level programming practices, we prepare senior developers to lead technical initiatives that marry mainframe stability with contemporary technology requirements.
Cyprus's strategic position as a growing technology hub connecting European and Middle Eastern markets creates exceptional opportunities for advanced mainframe professionals. Financial institutions, insurance providers, and governmental bodies throughout the region are increasingly seeking specialists who can modernize legacy systems while maintaining their core reliability. The expertise developed through our advanced course positions graduates as ideal candidates for these high-responsibility, well-compensated roles.
What truly distinguishes our advanced program is its comprehensive approach to enterprise-level challenges. Beyond pure technical skills, we develop the architectural thinking, leadership capabilities, and strategic perspective that allow mainframe professionals to contribute at the highest organizational levels. Our unique combination of deep technical training with professional leadership development has helped our advanced graduates achieve an average salary increase of 45% following course completion.
The course structure reflects our close partnerships with industry leaders who have identified specific skill gaps in the senior mainframe talent pool. Through regular consultation with these partners, we continually refine our advanced curriculum to address emerging technologies and methodologies that impact mainframe environments. This collaborative approach ensures our graduates possess precisely the expertise most valued in today's market.
For those ready to elevate their mainframe careers to true expert status, our Advanced Mainframe course provides the comprehensive preparation needed to excel in senior technical and leadership roles. The investment in these specialized skills continues to yield exceptional returns as organizations recognize the critical importance of sophisticated mainframe expertise in maintaining their most important business systems.
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