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  Darren Surch, CEO Mainframe platforms sit at the core of the world’s financial, government, healthcare, and retail infrastructure. They’re stable by design. But the ecosystem around them evolves constantly: new security threats, modernization toolchains, DevOps practices for z/OS, hybrid cloud integration patterns, and waves of retirements that shift institutional knowledge. In that environment, a simple, measurable target of 40 hours of professional development per person per year becomes more than a number. It’s a strategic benchmark that helps leaders operationalize workforce readiness, de-risk transformation, and future-proof critical operations. Setting a Learning Baseline IBM offers perhaps the best-known proof point. Its THINK40 program sets a clear expectation that  every  employee completes a minimum of 40 hours of training and professional development annually. IBM’s learning and development program success has led to an increase in retention and engagement. T...

  Great news! We have released new content on MyInterskill. We have several new courses, badges and an IBM Professional Certificate. As always, your full subscription includes access to this new content. Look for it on MyInterskill the next time you are on. z/VM 7.4 Curriculum We have updated our  z/VM curriculum to version 7.4 . z/VM – Introduction to the z/VM Curriculum Video z/VM – Introduction and Concepts z/VM 7.4 z/VM – System Initialization and Shutdown z/VM 7.4 z/VM – Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations z/VM 7.4 z/VM – Managing Guest Operating Systems z/VM 7.4 z/VM – Managing CMS Files z/VM 7.4 z/VM – Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems z/VM 7.4 IBM Mainframe Communications 3.1 We have updated our  IBM Mainframe Communications curriculum  to the latest z/OS 3.1 Comms – Network and Communications Concepts 3.1 (New rewritten) Comms – Monitoring and Controlling VTAM 3.1 Comms – Monitoring and Controlling TCP/IP 3.1 Comms – Mainframe Network Architectu...

  Mainframes remain the backbone of global enterprise IT, powering banking transactions, insurance systems, healthcare records, government services, and countless mission-critical operations. Yet while the platform continues to evolve with new integrations, automation, and hybrid cloud capabilities, the biggest risk to its future is not technological, it’s human. The challenge is well known: an aging workforce, a competitive market for new hires, and a rapidly changing skills landscape. For executives responsible for the resilience and performance of mainframe operations,  ensuring a skilled and future-ready workforce is now as critical as system uptime. The question is no longer  if  we train, but  how we integrate training into the very fabric of daily operations . Why a “Culture of Learning” Matters Too often, training is treated as an event: a course once a year, a workshop when a new technology rolls out, or a quick response to an audit finding. While these...

  Mainframe platforms sit at the core of the world’s financial, government, healthcare, and retail infrastructure. They are stable by design—but the ecosystem around them evolves constantly: new security threats, modernization toolchains, DevOps practices for z/OS, hybrid cloud integration patterns, and waves of retirements that shift institutional knowledge. In that environment, a simple, measurable target of 40 hours of professional development per person, per year becomes more than a number. It’s a strategic benchmark that helps leaders operationalize workforce readiness, de-risk transformation, and future-proof critical operations. IBM offers perhaps the best-known proof point. Its Think40 program sets a clear expectation that  every  employee completes a minimum of 40 hours of training and professional development annually. Independent research from MIT Sloan’s Institute for Work and Employment Research documents Think40, noting that IBM’s average and median annual l...

At Interskill Learning , we are continually enhancing the MyInterskill LMS , driven by valuable feedback from our users. Stay updated on all the latest features and content additions by checking this page regularly. We hope you enjoy these exciting updates! Ansible on z/OS Curriculum and Course We are excited to introduce a brand-new Ansible on z/OS curriculum and course! This addition provides essential training on automating z/OS tasks using Ansible, helping professionals streamline system operations and enhance efficiency. New IBM Professional Certificates for z/OS 3.1 We have released two new IBM Professional Certificates to help learners validate their expertise in the latest z/OS 3.1 environment: IBM Mainframe Systems Operator Level I Certificate 3.1 IBM Mainframe Systems Operator Level II Certificate 3.1 IBM Professional Certificates -  Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Certificates To support those who have previously earned IBM Professional Certificates, we ...

z/OS 3.1 Updates: We’ve updated our core course catalog to align with z/OS 3.1! New content includes: Data Center Storage Management UNIX System Services Parallel Sysplex VSAM z/OS Management Facility New Hands-On Sandbox Lab: Enterprise customers can now access a brand-new Hands-On Sandbox Lab course for UNIX System Services . Take your learning to the next level with practical, interactive training. Expanded REXX Curriculum: We’ve released part 3 of 4 in our REXX Curriculum! Dive into the new course: REXX – Host Commands and System REXX , and expand your programming expertise. Stay tuned for even more updates, features, and courses in the months ahead!