IMS/DB & IMS/TM (DC) Programming Training in Sweden

  • Learn via: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Price: From €3,204+VAT
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  • UK Based Global Training Provider

Designed, written and presented by Minerva Douglas, one of the UK's foremost IMS programming specialists, this course teaches the skills and techniques required to write programmes in both IMS/DB and IMS/TM (formerly IMS/DC) environments.
The course covers not only IMS database access, but also includes the programming components necessary for coding on-line programs.
The course contains several practical exercises that allow attendees to work through various programs and learn the most structured and efficient use of IMS database calls.

This course is also available 'On Demand' at the High Wycombe training centre, or for one-company, on-site presentations.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

COBOL or PL/I programming experience and program edit and submission knowledge.

What You Will Learn

  • describe the basic components of IMS DB (DL/I) and IMS/TM
  • understand and use the terminology encountered in IMS environments
  • describe and explain the main facilities available in IMS DB
  • code and test a basic COBOL or PL/I program to access IMS databases
  • write a typical Message Processing Program
  • describe the differences in conversational programs
  • write and test a simple PSB
  • use BTS to test an MPP
  • recognise simple MFS statements.

Training Outline

Introduction to IMS/DB & IMS/TM

Hierarchical database versus conventional files; hierarchical database terminology; DB and DC comparison; IMS program execution; Batch Message Processing Program (BMP); IMS message scheduling; Logical Terminal Concept; IMS message types.

IMS Components

Data Base Description; Program Specification Block; Application Control Block.

IMS/DB Programming

IMS batch programming; DL/1 Call Statement; Segment Search Arguments; GU function; GN function; GNP function; ISRT function; REPL function; DLET function; efficiency considerations; positioning; multiple qualification; IMS DB status codes; program structure.

IMS/TM Programming

execution; message calls; IMS/DC status codes; alternate destinations; Program to Program messages; modifiable PCBs; express PCBs; conversational processing.

Command Codes

D Command Code; F Command Code; L Command Code; C Command Code; P Command Code; N Command Code; U Command Codes; V Command Code.

Database Access Methods

HSAM; HISAM; HDAM; HIDAM; non-Hierarchical Sequential Organisation; Secondary Indexing; Logical Relationships; Logical Structures.

Conversational Programs

The scratch pad area; conversational program structure.

Checkpoint & Recovery

Commit points; types of checkpoint; GSAM database; IMS DB recovery; IMS DB backout.

Batch Terminal Simulator (BTS)

BTS overview; ./T command statement; ./D command statement; ./O command statement; other BTS command statements.

Message Format Service (MFS)

MFS objectives; MFS message descriptor; MFS device format application programs & MFS; MFS control block chaining.

Why Choose Us

Experience live, interactive learning from the comfort of your home or office with Bilginç IT Academy's Online Instructor-Led IMS/DB & IMS/TM (DC) Programming Training in Sweden. Engage directly with expert trainers in a virtual environment that mirrors the energy and schedule of a physical classroom.

  • Live Sessions: Join scheduled classes with a live instructor and other delegates in real-time.
  • Interactive Experience: Engage in group activities, hands-on labs, and direct Q&A sessions with your trainer and peers.
  • Global Expert Trainers: Learn from a handpicked global pool of expert trainers with deep industry experience.
  • Proven Expertise: Benefit from over 30 years of quality training experience, equipping you with lasting skills for success.
  • Scalable Delivery: Accessible worldwide, including Sweden, with flexible scheduling to meet your professional needs.

Immerse yourself in our most sought-after learning style for IMS/DB & IMS/TM (DC) Programming Training in Sweden. Our hand-picked classroom venues in Sweden offer an invaluable human touch, providing a focused and interactive environment for professional growth.

  • Highly Experienced Trainers: Boost your skills with trainers boasting 10-20+ years of real-world experience.
  • State-of-the-Art Venues: Learn in high-standard facilities designed to ensure a comfortable and distraction-free experience.
  • Small Class Sizes: Our limited class sizes foster meaningful discussions and a personalized learning journey.
  • Best Value: Achieve your certification with high-quality training and competitive pricing.

Streamline your organization's training requirements with Bilginç IT Academy’s Onsite IMS/DB & IMS/TM (DC) Programming Training in Sweden. Experience expert-led learning at your own business premises, tailored to your corporate goals.

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Customize the training content to fit your unique business projects or specific technical needs.
  • Maximize Training Budget: Eliminate travel and accommodation costs, focusing your entire budget on the training itself.
  • Team Building Opportunity: Enhance team bonding and collaboration through shared learning experiences in your workspace.
  • Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease and direct oversight.


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

IMS/DB & IMS/TM (DC) Programming Training Course in Sweden Schedule

Join our public courses in our Sweden 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.
20 april 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
05 maj 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
10 maj 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
20 maj 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
25 maj 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
06 juni 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
09 juni 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT
22 juni 2026 (5 Days)
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
€3,204 +VAT

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