The European Mainframe Academy (EMA) was founded in 2008.  Our mission: To secure the continuance of highly specialised knowledge in the field of Mainframe (IBM z/OS, z/VM, Linux on z) by means of a timely, high-quality and demand-oriented training of experts. 

All  EMA qualifications are conducted as extra-occupational trainings via Blended Learning.

With Blended Learning EMA is breaking new and efficient ground in professional Mainframe education. Experienced lecturers with business and science backgrounds share their precious knowledge

EMA Trainee Programmes:

• EMA Certified IBM Mainframe System Specialist  (24 months) 
• EMA Certified IBM Mainframe System Operator (18 months)

EMA Specialisation Modules:

• z/OS Performance Management (4 months)  
• z/OS Security Server (RACF) (2 months)
• Cryptography and Hardware-Support (2 months) 
• Bundling „Certified Professional for Mainframe Security”  (4 months)
• Internet Integration (3 months)
• z/VM and Linux (3 months)
• Sysplex Planning and Implementation (3 months)
• Storage Management with DFSMS (3 months)
• Mainframe in Practice: TSO/ISPF, JCL und SDSF (3 months)
• Application Development with COBOL (3 months)
• IMS (3 months)