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- Level Advanced
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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.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
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;