IBM Application Developer on Z Apprenticeship Certificate
Issued by
IBM
This badge earner has demonstrated the ability to develop new system functionality for z/OS, providing system maintenance & enhancements, and protecting and growing the business by developing critical functionality in support of IBM's strategic initiatives. The badge earner will have knowledge in key computer programming, software design, cloud computing, and DevOps fundamentals. They will also have an understanding of mainframe terminology and various IBM Z components.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstration of acquired foundational knowledge and skills in social coding, programming fundamentals, software design, enterprise development, testing, and support;
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Demonstrated knowledge of DevOps fundamentals including continuous integration and delivery practices and has experience with related tools including Chef, Travis, Ansible, and Jenkins;
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Demonstrated knowledge of Mainframe terminology and concepts, hierarchical and relationship DBMS, and functions & facilities of CICS;
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Application of Agile and Design Thinking practices to application development;
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Application of problem solving and critical thinking skills for optimized enterprise-level development;
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Successfully complete the Application Developer on Z Apprenticeship Program capstone project or equivalent project, as validated by assigned IBM mentor;
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 57 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Computers in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to UNIX in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Programming in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Scripting Languages in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Python Programming in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Databases in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Web Frameworks in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Java Programming in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Cloud Computing in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Information Security Management in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Data Science in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Software Engineering in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
6 semester hours in Internship in Software Development in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Business Communications in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Decision Making in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Agile Project Management in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Introduction to Project Management in the lower-division undergraduate category
