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Course Number: ZOSJCL100

z/OS – Job Control Language (JCL), Procedures, and Utilities

In this course, you gain in-depth insights into Job Control Language (JCL) and its role in controlling jobs in a z/OS environment. It is aimed at job schedulers, programmers, operators, and system programmers who want to learn how to code JCL statements and procedures, as well as create and execute complete jobs. You also acquire foundational knowledge of key standard programs and utilities such as SORT and IEBCOPY​.

Practical exercises and group work deepen the knowledge gained and encourage active exchange as well as direct application of new skills.

Course Details

Instructor

by arrangement

Level

Advanced

Duration

24 hours

Type

Onsite or Remote

Further Details

Course Content

Key topics:

  • Batch processing & JES:
    Fundamentals of job control and the role of the Job Entry Subsystem.
  • JCL structure & syntax:
    JCL layout, job description, step and DD definition.
  • Advanced JCL concepts:
    Conditional step execution, INCLUDE groups, and SET statements.
  • Procedures:
    Internal and external procedures, standard procedures.
  • IBM utilities:
    Introduction to utilities such as SORT and IEBCOPY.

Our training sessions and training materials are currently offered in German only.

Format

Our workshops are tailored to your goalsexisting knowledge, and your company’s specific environment. You decide whether the workshop is conducted remotely or on-site at your premises.

Flexible pricing
Prices depend on scope, number of participants, topic focus, and chosen format. You’ll receive a transparent quote based on your specific requirements. Travel costs apply for on-site sessions.

Added value through on-site workshops
An on-site workshop offers the advantage of working directly in your IT environment and developing practical solutions together with your team that can be applied immediately in day-to-day operations.

Workshops at our training facilities in Munich, on request
We are also happy to conduct workshops at our own or external facilities in Munich. This option is available on request, with terms agreed individually.

Flexible booking, from just one participant
Our workshops can be conducted for as few as one participant. Content and duration are tailored to your existing expertise and goals – efficient, hands-on, and solution-oriented.

Pricing

Participant 1:
This course is available as individual training from 3.295 €.
For on-site training at your premises, an additional flat travel fee of €1.250 applies. Any external venue costs will be charged separately.

Participants 2-5:
For groups of 2 to 5 participants, the flat-rate price is 6.090 €.
For on-site training at your premises, an additional flat travel fee of €1.250 applies. Any external venue costs will be charged separately.

Participants 6-10:
Pricing for larger groups of 6 or more participants is available on request.
For on-site training at your premises, an additional flat travel fee of €1.250 applies. Any external venue costs will be charged separately.

Dates
Dates are arranged individually in consultation with you. Please contact us here for more information.

What’s Included

Training certificate

Training documents as PDF

Prerequisites

Basic IT knowledge, foundational knowledge of the MVS / z/OS operating system, TSO/ISPF editor or ZOSIBM100

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