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Management at SYS-ED advocates a return to fundamentals when it comes to the foundation of our web-based training services. First and foremost, we are information processing professionals and subject matter experts: computer applications, operating systems, internetworking, web servers, programming languages, databases, and mainframe system software. For the better part of a quarter century we have committed the resources and effort to gather, examine, analyze, and research content and create documentation, diagrams, examples, and sample programs. This knowledge base has been incorporated into our courseware and utilized in our traditional instructor-led courses. The SYS-ED courseware library has been incrementally refined and updated and will always be a work-in-progress! We are being selective in our evaluation of technology and authoring systems. Our service will provide content structured for learning which is programmatically updated and distributed.

The initial web-based training services is distance-learning as an extension of our traditional instructor-led classroom schedule. Mainframe courses selectively will be made available through a web-based learning medium. Enrollment in these courses is predicated upon an interview with SYS-ED's Director of Education.

This web-based service will:

• be based upon the classic principles of adult learning theory.
• have as its foundation a lesson plan developed by a governing body responsible for oversight of the public interest.
• be modular.

It will be streamlined in terms of automation and graphics to minimize bandwidth limitations and address issues which will simplify security. Value added support will be available through our software specific and industry categorized websites - technology updates, learning paths, courseware, training aids, online form for submitting questions, and self assessment questions. Over time additional standard and blended web-based training will be made available through SYS-ED websites.

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SYS-ED offers tailored "entry-level" and "fast-track" mainframe training programs.

	Standard entry-level training programs consist of four components: z/OS operating system, programming skills, programming language, and system software. These programs have been developed and refined over a quarter century of consultancy and teaching and draw upon the SYS-ED courseware library.
	Tailored fast-track programs are comprised of course modules selected by the client organization: topics, examples, workshops, validation assessments, and duration. Many clients also elect to incorporate an educational consulting component which reflects their standards and implementation strategy for project development.

Integrated Training Programs - 3 to 6 Weeks in Duration

Select by Software/Industry Classification

Clicking on the categories of programming languages will bring up logically related course titles helpful in coding and debugging programs.

Programming Skills	Programming Languages
PC Emulation of Mainframe Software	Utilities & Development Tools
Telecommunications	Operating Systems: IBM Mainframe
VSAM	CICS
Database: IMS	Relational Database
Client/Server for MVS	Productivity Management

Mainframe Training in New York

Mainframe Courses in New York
SYS-ED's mainframe courses are tough, but they're worth it. Our challenging "hands-on" mainframe training provides a foundation and framework for Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, healthcare providers, software houses, and consulting companies to meet their mainframe staffing requirements and acquire specialized mainframe skillsets.¹

Courseware
SYS-ED's mainframe courseware is highly respected 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 New York City 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.

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.

Footnote 1:

SYS-ED’s core mainframe courses/curriculum have been submitted to the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for technical review and licensing.