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  Great news! We have released new content on MyInterskill. We have several new courses, and a new badge. We’ve updated our CICS TS Operations courses to the latest 6.2 version. As always, your full subscription includes access to this new content. Look for it on  MyInterskill  the next time you are on. CICS Transaction Server Operations 6.2 Series CICS TS – CICS Transaction Server Introduction 6.2 CICS TS – CICS Explorer Fundamentals 6.2 CICS TS – Controlling CICS Transaction Server Operations 6.2 CICS Command Simulations 6.2 Series CICS TS – CICS Command Simulation 6.2 CICS Transaction Server 6.2 Assessment Series CICS TS – Concepts and Operation Assessment 6.2 New IBM Digital Badge is also available with these courses!

At Interskill Learning, we’ve always believed in recognizing and celebrating the incredible dedication of our mainframe peers. This holiday season, we’re proud to announce the launch of a new digital badge designed to honor the years of commitment and expertise that professionals have invested in their mainframe careers. An Unexpected Gift and A Heartfelt Thank You🎁 What started as a way to acknowledge our peers quickly turned into something even more meaningful. The response has been overwhelming messages of appreciation, kudos, and heartfelt comments poured in from across the globe. Many of you shared how much you value our training content and the MyInterskill platform, praising its accessibility, depth, and ability to support your professional growth. Hearing how our work has positively impacted your careers was the best gift we could have asked for this holiday season. From all of us at Interskill Learning, thank you for making this initiative such a success. What a wonderful...

  Great news! We have released new content on MyInterskill . We have several new courses, and badges. As always, your full subscription includes access to this new content. Look for it on MyInterskill the next time you are on. IBM Z Mainframe Hardware z17 Series IBM Z – Introduction to the IBM Z Systems z17 and LinuxONE 5 IBM Z – Hardware Models – z17 IBM LinuxOne 5 Hardware Series LinuxONE – Introduction to LinuxONE 5 Two New Badges!

  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!

Python has become indispensable in modern mainframe computing, empowering systems programmers to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Interskill Learning’s new expert video series dives deep into leveraging Python within the z/OS environment, covering topics such as: Setting up Python for z/OS. Utilizing IBM Z Open Automation Utilities (ZOAU). Managing datasets, automating operator commands, and more. This course is guided by Steven Perva , the visionary founder of Seven9s, an IBM Champion for IBM Z, and a passionate advocate of modern mainframe culture. With over a decade of industry experience and a mission to modernize tech education, Steven’s expertise makes this series a must-watch for professionals seeking to stay ahead. Explore how Python scripting can transform z/OS systems programming. Learn more here .

  Interskill Learning has launched an exciting addition to its mainframe training lineup: a comprehensive REXX (Restructured Extended Executor) programming curriculum designed to bring flexibility, functionality, and real-world skills to mainframe professionals. This curriculum is a major enhancement for those who need to develop strong scripting capabilities on IBM Z platforms, as REXX is widely used in automation, data processing, and mainframe application support. Why Learn REXX? REXX has long been a staple scripting language in mainframe environments, valued for its ease of use, readability, and versatility. It is especially popular for creating scripts that handle complex mainframe tasks, improve workflows, and automate repetitive processes. With the growing need for mainframe efficiency, REXX remains one of the most critical skills for developers and system administrators in IBM Z environments. What’s Included in the New REXX Curriculum? Interskill’s REXX training offers a r...