REXX Programming under TSO/ISPF Training in Ireland

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Participation Model: Public Training / Private / In-House Training
  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Price: From €2,400 +TAX
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  • UK & Ireland Based Global Training Provider
REXX is a powerful multi-purpose and user-friendly programming tool used to exploit many IBM and third-party operational products. It is the tool of choice in most (if not all) of today's larger data centres for those who need to implement new operational procedures both quickly and effectively.<br><br>This three-day course is designed for TSO/ISPF users who wish to learn how to create and use programs in the REXX language. The course is taught combining formal classroom teaching with many practical exercises and problem scenarios, thus ensuring a full understanding of this powerful procedural language.<br><br>This course is also available for one-company, on-site presentations and for live presentation over the Internet, via the Virtual Classroom Environment service.

Prerequisites

An understanding of programming at a conceptual level and a good knowledge of TSO and its commands. A superficial knowledge of ISPF/PDF is insufficient for those who wish to gain full value from this course.

What You Will Learn

  • describe the concepts and structure of the REXX language environment
  • write and debug REXX programs executing in the TSO environment
  • use the tracing and debugging aids effectively
  • use the loop control and decision making instructions
  • identify and put into practice the most commonly used REXX built in functions
  • parse data strings
  • use TSO commands and functions within REXX EXECS
  • manage I/O using data stacks and stems
  • use sub-routines and functions.

Training Outline

Introduction to TSO REXX

Executing REXX EXECs; elements of the REXX language: Clauses, Tokens, Labels, Assignments, Instructions and Commands; constant and variable symbols; Simple, Compound & Stem variable symbols; operators for concatenation, arithmetic, comparison & logical operations.

Tracing and Debugging

Using TRACE instruction for debugging; using immediate commands HI, HT, TS and TE; use of EXECUTIL; interpreting TRACE output.

Parsing Strings

Parsing variables and strings; basic parsing techniques; special templates; place holders, literal patterns and numeric patterns.

Control Instructions

Decisions: IF, THEN, ELSE, SELECT, WHEN, OTHERWISE; creating and controlling loops: DO WHILE, UNTIL, FOREVER, LEAVE, ITERATE; introduction to sub-routines.

Sub-routines and Functions

Internal and external sub-routines; how to create internal and external functions; passing arguments and results to and from sub-routines and functions; CALL; RETURN; EXIT; PROCEDURE; RESULT.

REXX Built-in Functions

Introduction to REXX supplied built in functions; how to use the most useful ones: ARG, DATE, TIME, DATATYPE, LENGTH, POS, WORDS, LEFT, RIGHT, STRIP, SPACE, COPIES and WORD.

Data Stack Management

LIFO and FIFO stacking; avoiding the stack; writing to the stack: PUSH and QUEUE; reading from the stack: PARSE PULL; creating and managing extensions to the stack: MAKEBUF, QBUF and DROPBUF; interrogating the stack: QUEUE, QELEM; creating and managing private stacks: NEWSTACK, DELSTACK and QSTACK.

Using TSO Commands & Functions

Using TSO commands and functions: SYSDSN, LISTDSI, MSG, OUTTRAP, PROMPT and SYSVAR; reading and writing datasets with EXECIO.

Why Choose Us

Experience REXX Programming under TSO/ISPF in Ireland through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
  • Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
  • Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from Ireland or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience REXX Programming under TSO/ISPF through face-to-face Classroom Based training in Ireland. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Classroom Based
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange REXX Programming under TSO/ISPF in Ireland as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

  • Delivery Method: Onsite
  • Participation Model: Private (In-house)
  • Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
  • Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in Ireland or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.


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REXX Programming under TSO/ISPF Training Course in Ireland Schedule

Join our public courses in our Ireland facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
06 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
08 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
11 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
14 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
20 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
24 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
25 October 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX
10 November 2026 (3 Days)
Dublin, Cork, Limerick
€2,400 +TAX

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