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🖥 Mainframe 🔧 REXX ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe REXX
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering IBM REXX from foundational language syntax, variables, control structures, file I/O and TSO/ISPF interaction through advanced parsing, modular development, ISPF services, SDSF automation, system programming, DB2 integration, and enterprise toolkits. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe scripting, automation, and system programming careers.

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Total Duration
32 Hours
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Lab Hours
16 Hours
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Format
Theory + Lab
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Certificate
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Course Code
MF-REXX
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L1
MF-REXX · Beginner
32 hrs · 8 Modules · REXX Fundamentals
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L2
MF-REXX · Intermediate
8 Modules · Advanced Parsing & Integration
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L3
MF-REXX · Advanced
5 Modules · ISPF & SDSF
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L4
MF-REXX · Enterprise
8 Modules · System Programming & Automation
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📄 MF-REXX — Beginner Level
L1
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX — Beginner
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to REXX
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Overview of REXX Language
Structure, Syntax, TSO/E Environment
Basic Commands
02
Variables & Data Types
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Declaring and Using Variables
Data Types
Parsing Strings
03
Control Structures
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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IF / THEN / ELSE
SELECT / WHEN
DO Loops
Iterative Logic
04
Built-in Functions
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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SUBSTR, LENGTH, POS
Other Core Functions (LEFT, RIGHT, INDEX, VERIFY, etc.)
05
File I/O and EXECIO
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Reading Datasets
Writing Datasets
EXECIO Usage
LINEIN and LINEOUT
06
Writing Modular REXX Code
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Procedures
Internal Functions
External Functions
CALL and RETURN
07
Interacting with TSO / ISPF
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Issuing TSO Commands from REXX
Issuing ISPF Commands from REXX
Allocating Datasets
ADDRESS Command
08
Mini Project & Wrap-Up
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Review of Key Concepts
Automation Script Build (Project)
Testing & Demonstration
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-REXX — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX — Intermediate
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Advanced Parsing Techniques
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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PARSE VAR
PARSE PULL
Parsing with Templates
Token Handling
02
REXX and TSO Command Integration
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Advanced Use of ADDRESS TSO
Dynamic Allocation
Dataset Manipulation
03
Using ISPF Services in REXX
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Introduction to ISPEXEC
Panels and Panel Variables
Message Handling
04
Advanced EXECIO Operations
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Reading Multiple Datasets
Writing to Multiple Datasets
Handling Large Files
Updating Existing Data
05
Error and Condition Handling
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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TRACE
SIGNAL
CALL ON
EXIT Handling
Debugging Strategies
06
Modular Program Development
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Building Reusable Functions
Creating Procedures
External Libraries
07
Job Submission Automation
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Submitting JCL through REXX
Monitoring Jobs
Reading Job Output using SDSF
08
Final Project & Integration
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Review of Key Concepts
Create Integrated REXX Utility
Interaction with Datasets, JCL, and ISPF Panels
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-REXX — Advanced Level
L3
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX — Advanced
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
REXX with ISPF Dialog Manager
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Creating ISPF Panels
Working with Skeletons
Message Tables
ISPF Libraries
Panel-to-REXX Communication
02
Dataset Browsing & Editing via REXX
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Using ISPF Edit Services
Using ISPF View Services
Manipulating Datasets from REXX Scripts
03
Integration with SDSF
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Using SDSF REXX Interface
Automating Job Monitoring
Reading Output Queues
Analyzing Return Codes (RCs)
04
File Tailoring with ISPF Skeletons
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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ISPF File Tailoring Concepts
Dynamic JCL Generation
Replacing Symbols Using Skeletons
05
Working with User & System Variables
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Handling ISPF Variables
Profile
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-REXX — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX — Enterprise
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
REXX in System Programming
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Interacting with System Components
Accessing Control Blocks
Implementing System Automation via REXX
Working with System Exits
02
ISPF Table Services
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Creating ISPF Tables
Reading and Updating ISPF Tables
Using TBOPEN, TBGET, TBPUT, and TBCLOSE
03
Dynamic JCL Generation & Submission
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Automated JCL Creation
File Tailoring Techniques
Job Submission and Monitoring
Integrating with SDSF APIs
04
Integration with External Tools
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Calling Assembler Exits
Integrating COBOL Subprograms
Running Shell Scripts via OMVS
05
REXX with DB2 (Optional)
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Introduction to DSNREXX
Accessing DB2 Tables
Preparing and Executing SQL
Handling Cursors and Error Codes
06
Creating Reusable REXX Toolkits
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Designing Reusable REXX Libraries
Implementing Parameterization
Adding Logging and Security
07
Error Recovery, Auditing & Logging
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Standardized Error Handling
Tracing and Logging Mechanisms
Generating Audit Reports
08
Final Capstone Project & Demo
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Review of Key Concepts
Build a Fully Automated Enterprise-Level Solution
Integration with JCL, ISPF, SDSF, and DB2 (If Applicable)
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs