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🖥 Mainframe ⚙️ ASSEMBLER ✔ 3 Levels Available

Mainframe ASSEMBLER
Full Programme

A structured three-level curriculum covering IBM Mainframe Assembler Language from foundational concepts and program structure through advanced addressing, macros, system interfacing, performance tuning, and enterprise-level development. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe systems programming careers.

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Format
Theory + Lab
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Certificate
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Course Code
MF-ASSEMBLER
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L1
MF-ASSEMBLER · Beginner
8 Modules · Fundamentals & Structure
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L2
MF-ASSEMBLER · Intermediate
8 Modules · Advanced Techniques
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L3
MF-ASSEMBLER · Advanced
8 Modules · System Integration
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📄 MF-ASSEMBLER — Beginner Level
L1
MF-ASSEMBLER
Mainframe Assembler — Beginner
01
Introduction to Assembler Programming
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What is Assembler?
Basics of Machine Code
Registers Overview
Addressing Modes
02
Assembler Program Structure
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Program Format and Layout
Sections (CSECT)
START and END Statements
SAVE and RETURN Routines
03
Data Definition & Addressing
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DC and DS Statements
Literals
USING and LA Instructions
L and ST Operations
Base Register Concept
04
Arithmetic and Logic Instructions
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AR, SR, A, and S Instructions
Comparison Instructions (C, CR)
Logical Operations
Shift Instructions
05
Branching & Control Instructions
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B and BC Instructions
BNE and BE Conditions
Conditional Branching Logic
Flow Control Design
06
Subroutines & System Macros
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CALL and RETURN Mechanisms
System Macros (PUT, GET, WTO)
Parameter Passing Techniques
07
Debugging Assembler Programs
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Register Usage for Debugging
Debugging Techniques
Testing with Dumps
08
Mini Project and Wrap-Up
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Review of Instructions and Macros
Build a Small Assembler Application
Demonstration and Wrap-Up
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📄 MF-ASSEMBLER — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-ASSEMBLER
Mainframe Assembler — Intermediate
01
Advanced Addressing Techniques
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Base–Displacement Addressing
Indexing Techniques
Indirect Addressing
02
Complex Data Structures in Assembler
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Arrays in Assembler
Multi-Dimensional Data Handling
Tables using DC, DS, and EQU
03
Looping & Table Processing
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Using BXH and BXLE Instructions
DO-LOOP Equivalents
Searching and Scanning Tables
04
Advanced Branching & Subroutine Calls
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Advanced BC Conditions
SAVEAREA Chains
Linkage Conventions
05
Parameter Passing & Reentrancy Concepts
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Passing Parameters between Programs
Reentrant Coding Practices
06
Accessing Operating System Services
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SVC Routines
WTO and WTOR Macros
TIME and DATE Macros
07
Assembler I/O and System Interaction
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QSAM I/O Operations
OPEN and CLOSE Macros
GET and PUT Macros
08
Final Project and Evaluation
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Review of Advanced Concepts
Develop End-to-End Assembler Module
OS Interface and Integration
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📄 MF-ASSEMBLER — Advanced Level
L3
MF-ASSEMBLER
Mainframe Assembler — Advanced
01
Advanced Macro Programming
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Writing Complex Assembler Macros
Using Positional Parameters
Using Keyword Parameters
02
Exit Routines & System Exits
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Creating Exit Routines
Handling System Utility Exits
Integrating with Existing System Utilities
03
Cross-Language Interfacing
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Parameter Passing Between Languages
Interfacing with COBOL Programs
Interfacing with PL/I Programs
04
Authorized Assembler Programs (APF)
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Understanding APF-Authorized Modules
Using Privileged Instructions
Security and Authorization Considerations
05
Control Blocks & System Data Areas
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Understanding TCB (Task Control Block)
Understanding ASCB (Address Space Control Block)
Understanding UCB (Unit Control Block)
Working with Other System Control Blocks
06
Performance Tuning & Optimization
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Optimizing Register Usage
Loop Unrolling Techniques
Memory Management Optimization
07
Diagnostics & Dump Analysis
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Using Abend-AID for Debugging
IPCS Dump Analysis
PSW and Register Analysis
08
Capstone Project & Review
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Review of Advanced Assembler Concepts
Develop a System-Level Assembler Program
Demonstration and Evaluation