SYS-ED’s credentials in terms of consultancy work (our staff averages 30 years experience in information technology; it was data processing when we started!) and advanced degrees when it comes to legacy programming languages and new technologies integrated with IBM WebSphere MQ middleware and system software - CICS, IMS, and DB2, will in most situations be superior to that of the source software companies. In fact, we get requests from major software companies to provide programming language training for their clients and their staff. 

SYS-ED programming language courses are comparable to the training offered by the software companies with value added service provided through our software specific websites: knowledge base, technology updates, training aids, and assessment validation. This success is reflected in the clients that we have provided programming language training in volume and the efficiency of our learning paths. Naturally, we also provide training on Internet programming: scripting languages, .NET, open source Java, and proprietary Java implementations - IBM Rational, Oracle JDeveloper, and WebLogic. Few training companies offer the scope and tailored levels of programming languages courses that SYS-ED does.

Programming Language Courseware
SYS-ED courseware incorporates industry standard content and consultancy derived techniques for designing, coding, and debugging applications. An important component in the delivery of the programming language training was the development of courseware: student hand-outs, sample programs, skeleton programs, workshops, and training aids. The classic principles of adult learning are applied to the content, interpreting and translating subject matter into performance objectives, narrative descriptions, and diagrams which explain the architecture, design, and logic of the programming language. Our courseware library has been incrementally augmented, revised, and maintained. It is highly valued, especially with legacy programming languages where there is a scarcity of up to date text books and open source software documentation which is typically less comprehensive than its proprietary programming language counterpart. For organization’s who have a requirement for their own employees to teach programming languages or the need to have content available for presentation through a web-based learning medium, we will tailor and license our courseware.

Knowledge Base and Submit Mainframe Questions
SYS-ED reviews information in the public domain distributed by software companies, international standards committees, and purveyors of open source software. We perform our own independent analysis and assessments of benchmarks for software updates and new products. Vendor documentation and third party content is interpreted and selectively incorporated into our courseware and training aids. SYS-ED clients are invited to submit mainframe questions. Our system consultants and technology partners answer, explain, and where applicable reference source documentation. Questions are reviewed and answered on a first-come/first serve-basis. This service is available through our categorized and software specific mainframe websites.

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Learning Paths

Over the past year, we have had a number of inquiries regarding whether SYS-ED still offered programming language courses for IT professionals.

In response to these questions:
	Yes, SYS-ED offers multiple levels of legacy programming languages - basic, advanced, debugging, and tailored modules.	State of the Market
	Yes, since 1980, SYS-ED has taught mainframe programming languages and offered integrated training programs.
	Yes, we have the flexibility and resources to conduct programming languages courses with small class sizes.
	Programming language courses are available in multiple formats: classroom, distance-learning and blended web-based delivery.
	Upon completion of a SYS-ED course, our staff is available to answer programming language questions.

Courseware for Teaching

SYS-ED's courseware library consists of student hand-outs, training aids, documented walkthroughs, and industry-specific exercises. The Computer Education Techniques knowledge base is a service for answering questions, inclusive of the research and validation of the accuracy of information in the public domain. Citation of source documentation and examples are used to provide answers to the questions. Content is selectively added to SYS-ED course hand-outs and training aids. Our long-term strategy is to be recognized as a NRV: Nationally Recognized Vendor.
 

Web-based Training

Courseware
SYS-ED's mainframe and programming languages courseware is highly acclaimed in the IT field. We draw upon our extensive library of courseware, sample programs, and case studies to explain, demonstrate, and teach the real-world mainframe information technology. Our mainframe curricula include industry standard and consultancy derived content. We have the capability to provide tailored workshops and integrated training programs on z/OS, z/VSE, z/VM, and third party emulation workbench/platforms.

Teaching is Our Business
Most computer training companies are divisions of large software companies or consulting companies. Not SYS-ED. Our only goal is to provide world class mainframe training for highly motivated IT professionals - no more and no less. Because we're independent, we're free to concentrate on teaching - and since 1980 we have been doing it very well.

Our Teachers Know How to Teach
SYS-ED instructors combine teaching skills with broad practical experience as consultants. Our instructors average 30 years of experience in the mainframe environment - operating systems, programming languages, 3rd party utilities/development aids, and system software. And they know how to teach it. We teach not only "how to", but "why", building a solid foundation in fundamentals and insights into advanced materials. After a course, they are available to answer questions.

Enrollment - SYS-ED Mainframe Courses are NOT for Everyone
No one is allowed to enroll in a SYS-ED mainframe course, without a consultation with our Director of Education. We review the operational objectives and project specifications for the organization evaluating whether to send its employee for the training. The employee is only allowed to register if they have the appropriate background corresponding to the correct learning path.

Mainframe Training in New York, at Your Office, or via the Web
SYS-ED mainframe courses are held at our modern, fully equipped training center in mid town Manhattan and in conjunction with training partners in North America and Europe. If you prefer, we'll arrange tailored mainframe training on-site at your organization’s facilities inclusive of mobile computer classroom set-up. On-site mainframe courses can include the identical workshops, case studies, and hands-on approach as the mainframe training we offer in New York city.

For additional information including outlines, availability of private courses, references, and course customization, contact David Shapiro at our New York office at 212-564-9147 or register online.