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🖥 Mainframe 🔧 SMP/E ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe SMP/E
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering IBM SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) from foundational concepts and maintenance activities through advanced SYSMOD handling, zone management, performance tuning, automation, enterprise strategy, and governance. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe systems programming and software maintenance 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-SMPE
Click a Level to View its Syllabus
L1
MF-SMPE · Beginner
32 hrs · 3 Modules · SMP/E Fundamentals
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L2
MF-SMPE · Intermediate
3 Modules · Advanced Processing
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L3
MF-SMPE · Advanced
3 Modules · Customization & Tuning
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L4
MF-SMPE · Enterprise
3 Modules · Strategy & Automation
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📄 MF-SMPE — Beginner Level
L1
MF-SMPE
Mainframe SMP/E — Beginner
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to SMP/E & Maintenance Concepts
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Overview of SMP/E architecture
Overview of zones
Overview of key datasets
Overview of SYSMODs
Overview of PTFs
Overview of APARs
Overview of HOLDDATA
02
SMP/E Pre-Processing Activities
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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RECEIVE process, input DDs
validating SYSMODs
applying PTFs with APPLY CHECK
resolving dependencies
03
SMP/E Post-Processing Activities
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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ACCEPT, RESTORE, CLEANUP
managing APPLY/ACCEPT status
dealing with error codes
job output analysis
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-SMPE — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-SMPE
Mainframe SMP/E — Intermediate
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Advanced RECEIVE & APPLY Techniques
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Managing multiple SYSMODs, RECEIVE ORDER
resolving HOLD conditions
bypass options during APPLY
02
Advanced ACCEPT & RESTORE Operations
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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ACCEPT CHECK
conditional ACCEPT
using RESTORE and REJECT options
tracking APPLY/ACCEPT status
03
Automation & Error Resolution
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Automating SMP/E jobs
scripting RECEIVE/APPLY/ACCEPT flows
resolving SMP/E errors and RC codes
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-SMPE — Advanced Level
L3
MF-SMPE
Mainframe SMP/E — Advanced
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Complex APPLY/ACCEPT Strategy Planning
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Working with multiple zones
APPLY/ACCEPT with dependencies
ordering SYSMODs
handling HOLD/RESOLUTIONS
02
Customizing SMP/E Environment
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Creating usermods
managing multiple CSI datasets
target/distribution zone tailoring
global zone manipulation
03
Post Processing Automation & Health Checks
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Post-processing automation scripts
error logs interpretation
integrity checks
maintenance audits
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-SMPE — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-SMPE
Mainframe SMP/E — Enterprise
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Advanced SMP/E Environment Setup
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Managing multiple CSI datasets
creating and maintaining SMP/E environments
custom zones
multi-level processing
02
Complex Pre-Processing & SYSMOD Handling
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Detailed RECEIVE, APPLY with bypass
HOLD, REJECT, and RESOLVE processes
handling dependencies and usermods
03
Post-Processing Automation & Reporting
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Automating ACCEPT, RESTORE, CLEANUP
scripting error handling
generating reports
integrating SMP/E with system workflows
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs