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Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders

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What does the Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders course cover?

Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders is covered here in 10 modules: Introduction to Mainframe Modernization: Why Modernize Mainframes?, Assessing Your Mainframe Environment: Assessing Technical Debt, Mainframe Modernization Approaches: Replacing Mainframes: When and How and 7 more. The outline lists 40 specific topics, opening with Understanding Mainframe Modernization : Definition, benefits, and challenges and closing with Executing and Monitoring the Modernization Plan.

How do you approach Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders step by step?

The work is sequenced in 10 stages. It starts with Introduction to Mainframe Modernization: Why Modernize Mainframes?, moves through Assessing Your Mainframe Environment: Assessing Technical Debt and Mainframe Modernization Approaches: Replacing Mainframes: When and How, and ends at Creating a Mainframe Modernization Roadmap: Establishing a Governance Framework. Each stage carries its own topic list, so the sequence is followed rather than summarised.

What is in Module 1 of the Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Mainframe Modernization: Why Modernize Mainframes?. It works through Understanding Mainframe Modernization : Definition, benefits, and challenges, History of Mainframes and their Evolution, Why Modernize Mainframes? and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 9 modules build on.

How is the Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders course delivered?

The Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders course cost?

The Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

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Mainframe Modernization Essentials for Technology Leaders



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed for technology leaders to understand the essentials of mainframe modernization. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Curriculum

Module 1. Introduction to Mainframe Modernization: Why Modernize Mainframes?

  • Understanding Mainframe Modernization: Definition, benefits, and challenges
  • History of Mainframes and their Evolution
  • Why Modernize Mainframes?
  • Common Mainframe Modernization Strategies

Module 2. Assessing Your Mainframe Environment: Assessing Technical Debt

  • Mainframe Assessment Methodologies: Tools and techniques for assessing mainframe applications and infrastructure
  • Identifying Modernization Opportunities
  • Understanding Mainframe Complexity
  • Assessing Technical Debt

Module 3. Mainframe Modernization Approaches: Replacing Mainframes: When and How

  • Rehosting, Replatforming, Refactoring, and Rebuilding: Understanding the different approaches to mainframe modernization
  • Replacing Mainframes: When and How
  • Hybrid Mainframe Modernization Strategies
  • Cloud-Native Mainframe Modernization

Module 4. Mainframe Data Modernization: Data Integration Techniques, Data Quality and Governance

  • Data Migration Strategies: Methods for migrating mainframe data to modern platforms
  • Data Integration Techniques
  • Data Quality and Governance
  • Big Data and Mainframe Data

Module 5. Mainframe Application Modernization: Cloud-Native Application Development

  • Application Assessment and Prioritization: Identifying applications for modernization
  • Application Re-engineering Techniques
  • Re-architecting Mainframe Applications
  • Cloud-Native Application Development

Module 6. Mainframe Security and Compliance: Modernizing Mainframe Security

  • Mainframe Security Challenges: Understanding the security risks associated with mainframes
  • Mainframe Compliance Requirements
  • Modernizing Mainframe Security
  • Compliance in a Hybrid Environment

Module 7. Mainframe Cost Optimization: Cost Optimization Strategies, Reducing Mainframe Footprint

  • Understanding Mainframe Costs: Breaking down the costs associated with mainframes
  • Cost Optimization Strategies
  • Reducing Mainframe Footprint
  • Mainframe Cost Management Best Practices

Module 8. Mainframe Skills and Talent Management: Knowledge Management for Mainframe Teams

  • Mainframe Skills Gap: Understanding the challenges of maintaining mainframe skills
  • Attracting and Retaining Mainframe Talent
  • Upskilling and Reskilling Mainframe Professionals
  • Knowledge Management for Mainframe Teams

Module 9. Mainframe Modernization Case Studies: Analyzing Success Factors

  • Real-World Mainframe Modernization Examples: Lessons learned from successful modernization projects
  • Analyzing Success Factors
  • Understanding Challenges and Pitfalls
  • Applying Lessons Learned to Your Organization

Module 10. Creating a Mainframe Modernization Roadmap: Establishing a Governance Framework

  • Developing a Strategic Plan: Creating a roadmap for mainframe modernization
  • Prioritizing Modernization Initiatives
  • Establishing a Governance Framework
  • Executing and Monitoring the Modernization Plan


Course Benefits

  • Comprehensive understanding of mainframe modernization
  • Practical skills for assessing and modernizing mainframes
  • Certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Interactive and engaging learning experience
  • Flexible learning options
  • Mobile-accessible course materials
  • Community-driven support
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and gamification
  • Progress tracking and personalized learning


Course Details

This course is designed to be interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and relevant to real-world applications. Participants will have access to high-quality content, expert instructors, and a community-driven support system.

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