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🖥 Mainframe 📤 JES ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe JES
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering Job Entry Subsystem (JES2/JES3) for z/OS from foundational job flow through advanced queue management, optimization, troubleshooting, and enterprise governance. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe system programming 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
JES
Click a Level to View its Syllabus
L1
JES · Beginner
24 hrs · 3 Modules · JES Fundamentals
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L2
JES · Intermediate
3 Modules · Queue & Optimization
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L3
JES · Advanced
3 Modules · Troubleshooting
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L4
JES · Enterprise
3 Modules · Governance & HA
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📄 JES — Beginner Level
L1
JES
Mainframe JES — Beginner
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Introduction to JES and z/OS Job Flow
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Overview of Job Entry Subsystem (JES2/JES3) its role in z/OS
Understand JCL, job queues, execution, and output stages
02
JES Queues and Job Management
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Learn about input, conversion, execution, output, and print queues
How JES handles jobs and allocates resources
03
Submitting and Monitoring Jobs
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Submitting batch jobs using JCL
Use SDSF (System Display and Search Facility) to view and interpret JES job status and outputs
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 JES — Intermediate Level
L2
JES
Mainframe JES — Intermediate
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
JES Job Processing & Queue Management
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Independently manage jobs in input, conversion, execution, and output queues
Adjust priorities, purge, or hold jobs using SDSF commands
02
JES System Utilities & Performance Monitoring
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Use JES2 commands to manage initiators and job classes
Monitor system load, throughput and identify resource bottlenecks using RMF and SDSF
03
Process Optimization & Automation Techniques
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Apply job scheduling techniques
JES exit routines, automation tools to streamline batch processing
Promote best practices across teams
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 JES — Advanced Level
L3
JES
Mainframe JES — Advanced
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Advanced JES Configuration & Job Optimization
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Configure JES2/JES3 parameters, initiator setup, job class tuning, workload balancing
02
JES Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Techniques
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Use SDSF, SMF, SYSLOG, and JES logs for deep diagnostics
Analyze job delays, abends, and system contention
03
Compliance, Auditing & Team Mentoring
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Implement JES practices aligned with corporate policies and audit controls
Mentor team members on advanced JES tools, exits, and security practices
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 JES — Enterprise Level
L4
JES
Mainframe JES — Enterprise
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Enterprise JES Architecture & Configuration Standards
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Define JES2/JES3 configuration governance
Standardize job class usage, initiator configuration, routing, checkpointing, and spool management for enterprise use
02
Strategic Performance Optimization & Metrics
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Establish system-wide performance metrics
Align JES throughput, job delay trends, execution efficiency with SLAs and business KPIs
03
Cross-Team Enablement & Governance Leadership
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Lead enterprise-wide JES adoption initiatives
Support audits, ensure compliance (e.g., RACF for job security)
Enable continuous improvement via collaboration
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs