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🖥 Mainframe 🔌 CTG ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe CTG
CICS Transaction Gateway
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering IBM CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG) from foundational concepts and basic operations through advanced configuration, performance tuning, system integration, enterprise governance, strategy, and leadership. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe integration and transaction management careers.

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Total Duration
24 Hours
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Lab Hours
12 Hours
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Format
Theory + Lab
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Certificate
Arich Certified
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Course Code
MF-CTG
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L1
MF-CTG · Beginner
24 hrs · 3 Modules · CTG Fundamentals
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L2
MF-CTG · Intermediate
3 Modules · Configuration & Operations
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L3
MF-CTG · Advanced
3 Modules · Tuning & Integration
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L4
MF-CTG · Enterprise
3 Modules · Strategy & Governance
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📄 MF-CTG — Beginner Level
L1
MF-CTG
CICS Transaction Gateway — Beginner
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Introduction to IBM CTG and CICS
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Overview of CICS and CTG
Understanding how CTG enables external applications to communicate with CICS regions
Using ECI and ESI calls for communication
02
CTG Architecture and Components
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Exploring CTG components (Gateway daemon, configuration files, logs)
Understanding communication protocols (TCP/IP, IPIC)
Learning CICS region interfacing basics
03
Basic CTG Operations & Supervised Usage
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Executing basic CTG tasks using provided scripts/configs
Monitoring simple transactions
Interpreting logs with supervision and guidance
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-CTG — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-CTG
CICS Transaction Gateway — Intermediate
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
CTG Configuration & Environment Setup
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Independently configure CTG environment
set up Gateway daemon
define CICS region connections, and validate using sample applications
02
Transaction Management & Job Handling
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Monitor and manage transaction flow
analyze ECI/ESI call activity
streamline job handling using system tools and CTG logging for diagnostics
03
Performance, Accuracy & Team Enablement
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Apply CTG tuning parameters
ensure data accuracy during transaction handling
support process improvements, and create usage guides for teams
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-CTG — Advanced Level
L3
MF-CTG
CICS Transaction Gateway — Advanced
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Advanced CTG Configuration & System Integration
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Deep-dive into CTG configuration
high-availability setup, IPIC and SSL communication
integration with external middleware and CICS regions.
02
Performance Tuning & Resource Optimization
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Implement advanced tuning techniques for CTG and CICS regions
Analyze logs, manage CTG threads, and allocate system resources efficiently.
03
Troubleshooting, Compliance & Team Enablement
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Diagnose CTG connectivity and transaction failures
implement monitoring tools
ensure compliance, and mentor teams on advanced features and best practices
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-CTG — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-CTG
CICS Transaction Gateway — Enterprise
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
CTG Strategy, Governance & Deployment Standards
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Define enterprise CTG deployment standards, architecture guidelines, and compliance policies.
Establish integration governance across multiple platforms.
02
System-wide Performance Metrics & Optimization
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Design and monitor KPIs for CTG performance.
Align metrics with SLAs, optimize CICS and CTG coordination, and implement dashboards/logging tools for visibility.
03
Leadership in Software Strategy & Collaboration
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Lead CTG innovation initiatives, support agile project governance
facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and align technical plans with business objectives
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs