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🖥 Mainframe 🔧 REXX Advanced ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe REXXA
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering advanced REXX scripting from fundamentals and mainframe integration through complex parsing, ISPF development, system programming, enterprise automation, security, and capstone projects. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe automation, system programming, and enterprise scripting 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
Arich Certified
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Course Code
MF-REXXA
Click a Level to View its Syllabus
L1
MF-REXXA · Beginner
32 hrs · 8 Modules · REXX Fundamentals
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L2
MF-REXXA · Intermediate
8 Modules · Advanced Parsing & Integration
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L3
MF-REXXA · Advanced
8 Modules · ISPF & System Programming
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L4
MF-REXXA · Enterprise
8 Modules · Automation & Enterprise Services
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📄 MF-REXXA — Beginner Level
L1
MF-REXXA
Mainframe REXX Advanced — Beginner
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to REXX & Mainframe Environment
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Basics of REXX and its history
Usage, ISPF, and TSO overview
Mainframe environment fundamentals
02
REXX Syntax and Structure
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Keywords, variables, and expressions
Comments and string handling
03
Conditional Statements and Loops
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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IF and DO statements
SELECT and LOOP structures
04
Built-in Functions
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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String manipulation functions
Arithmetic and data manipulation functions
05
Subroutines and Functions
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Internal and external subroutines
CALL, RETURN, and PARSE operations
06
File and Dataset Handling
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Reading and writing datasets
I/O commands and file interaction
07
TSO/ISPF and REXX Integration
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Using REXX in TSO/ISPF panels
Tool development using REXX
08
Mini Project + Review + Q&A
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Hands-on project and review of topics
Interview preparation and debugging
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-REXXA — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-REXXA
Mainframe REXX Advanced — Intermediate
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Advanced Data Types and Arrays
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Compound variables and stem variables
Multi-dimensional arrays and data handling
02
Advanced Parsing Techniques
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Complex PARSE instructions
Tokenization methods
Parsing with patterns
03
Error Handling and Debugging
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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SIGNAL ON conditions and traps
TRACE facility and debugging practices
04
Dynamic Execution & System Commands
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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EXECUTE instruction usage
Issuing system and TSO commands
05
REXX and ISPF Panel Programming
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Developing interactive panels and form handling
Menu creation and ISPF API integration
06
Database Access with REXX
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Using REXX with DB2 and ISPF tables
Data extraction and SQL execution from REXX
07
Advanced Subroutine & Function Usage
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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External routines and modular programming
Passing parameters by reference/value
08
Project Work + Review + Q&A
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Complex project applying all REXX concepts
Troubleshooting and script optimization
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-REXXA — Advanced Level
L3
MF-REXXA
Mainframe REXX Advanced — Advanced
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Advanced REXX Environment & Tools
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Using REXX editors and automation utilities
Debugging tools and environment customization
02
Complex Data Structures & Object Concepts
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Simulating objects with REXX
Advanced compound variables
Dynamic data handling
03
System Programming with REXX
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Interfacing with system commands
Batch jobs and automation of system tasks
04
Multi-tasking & Parallel Execution
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Techniques for asynchronous processing
Coordination of multiple REXX scripts
05
Advanced ISPF & Panel Development
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Developing complex ISPF applications
Using APIs, dynamic panels, and tool interaction
06
Integration with Other Languages & Tools
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Calling COBOL, Java, or Shell from REXX
Embedding REXX in other environments
07
Security & Performance Optimization
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Secure REXX scripting practices
Script optimization and resource management
08
Capstone Project + Review + Q&A
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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End-to-end project covering advanced topics
Best practices, troubleshooting, and tuning
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-REXXA — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-REXXA
Mainframe REXX Advanced — Enterprise
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Advanced Automation & Workflow Orchestration
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Automating complex workflows
Job scheduling techniques
Cross-system automation
02
Advanced System APIs and External Interfaces
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Using system APIs in REXX
REXX in z/OS system programming
Interacting with external systems
03
Custom Tool & Utility Development
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Creating reusable REXX tools and utilities
Packaging and distribution of utilities
04
Advanced Debugging and Monitoring Techniques
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Profiling REXX scripts
Performance tuning
Advanced debugging tools
05
Integrating REXX with Enterprise Services
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Using REXX with web services
Integrating with MQSeries
REST API development using REXX
06
Security, Auditing & Compliance in REXX
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Secure scripting practices
Auditing and compliance standards
07
High Availability & Disaster Recovery Automation
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Automating HA processes
Backup and recovery scripting
08
Final Capstone Project + Review + Q&A
Theory: 2.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 2.0 hrs  ·  Total: 4.0 hrs
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Real-world project implementation
Best practices, troubleshooting, and Q&A
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs