Mainframe Modernization Planning and Implementation Checklist Course

Mainframe Modernization Planning and Implementation Checklist Course Curriculum

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a detailed understanding of mainframe modernization planning and implementation. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.

Course Objectives

• Understand the need for mainframe modernization
• Identify the benefits and challenges of mainframe modernization
• Develop a comprehensive mainframe modernization plan
• Implement a successful mainframe modernization project
• Manage the risks associated with mainframe modernization

Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Mainframe Modernization: Mainframe modernization approaches

• What is mainframe modernization?
• Why is mainframe modernization necessary?
• Benefits of mainframe modernization
• Challenges of mainframe modernization
• Mainframe modernization approaches

Module 2. Assessing the Current State of the Mainframe: Identifying the stakeholders and their roles

• Understanding the current mainframe environment
• Identifying the applications and data to be modernized
• Assessing the technical debt of the mainframe
• Evaluating the business value of the mainframe
• Identifying the stakeholders and their roles

Module 3. Defining the Modernization Strategy: Defining the modernization roadmap

• Determining the modernization approach
• Developing a business case for modernization
• Identifying the target architecture
• Defining the modernization roadmap
• Establishing the project governance

Module 4. Planning the Modernization Project: Developing a detailed project plan

• Defining the project scope and objectives
• Identifying the project stakeholders and their roles
• Developing a detailed project plan
• Establishing the project budget and resource allocation
• Identifying and mitigating the project risks

Module 5. Mainframe Modernization Techniques: Replacing: replacing applications with new ones

• Rehosting: moving applications to a new platform
• Replatforming: moving applications to a new platform with some modifications
• Refactoring: modifying applications to take advantage of new technologies
• Rearchitecting: redesigning applications to take advantage of new technologies
• Replacing: replacing applications with new ones

Module 6. Data Modernization: Understanding the process, Executing the data migration

• Understanding the data modernization process
• Identifying the data to be modernized
• Defining the target data architecture
• Developing a data migration plan
• Executing the data migration

Module 7. Application Modernization: Understanding the process, Executing the application migration

• Understanding the application modernization process
• Identifying the applications to be modernized
• Defining the target application architecture
• Developing an application migration plan
• Executing the application migration

Module 8. Managing the Modernization Project: Establishing the project governance

• Establishing the project governance
• Managing the project scope and objectives
• Tracking the project progress and budget
• Identifying and mitigating the project risks
• Communicating with the stakeholders

Module 9. Testing and Quality Assurance: Developing a plan, Understanding the process

• Understanding the testing and quality assurance process
• Developing a testing and quality assurance plan
• Executing the testing and quality assurance
• Identifying and fixing the defects
• Obtaining the user acceptance

Module 10. Deployment and Post-Deployment: Planning the deployment, Executing the deployment

• Planning the deployment
• Executing the deployment
• Monitoring the post-deployment performance
• Identifying and fixing the post-deployment issues
• Evaluating the modernization success

Course Features

• Interactive and Engaging: The course is designed to be interactive and engaging, with a mix of video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects.
• Comprehensive and Up-to-date: The course covers all aspects of mainframe modernization planning and implementation, and is updated regularly to reflect the latest trends and best practices.
• Personalized Learning: The course is designed to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.
• Practical and Real-world: The course is focused on practical, real-world applications, with case studies and examples.
• Expert Instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in mainframe modernization.
• Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
• Flexible Learning: The course is available online, and can be completed at the participant's own pace.
• User-friendly: The course is designed to be user-friendly, with easy navigation and clear instructions.
• Mobile-accessible: The course is accessible on mobile devices, allowing participants to learn on-the-go.
• Community-driven: The course includes a community forum, where participants can connect with each other and with the instructors.
• Actionable Insights: The course provides actionable insights and takeaways that participants can apply immediately.
• Hands-on Projects: The course includes hands-on projects that allow participants to apply what they have learned.
• Bite-sized Lessons: The course is broken down into bite-sized lessons, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
• Lifetime Access: Participants have lifetime access to the course materials.
• Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning more engaging.
• Progress Tracking: The course includes progress tracking, allowing participants to track their progress and stay motivated.

Course Certificate

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a valuable credential that demonstrates the participant's expertise in mainframe modernization planning and implementation.

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