This hands-on CICS/TS Application Programming Workshop Training in South Africa provides an in-depth understanding of CICS Transaction Server (CICS/TS) and the essential programming techniques for building efficient, scalable, and reliable CICS applications. Through a blend of theory, instructor-led lectures, and extensive practical labs, participants will develop real-world skills by writing multiple CICS programs and running live CICS transactions.

By the end of this course, attendees will be able to design and implement CICS programs that clearly separate presentation, business, and data logic, and make full use of BMS maps, command-level APIs, and program control techniques.

Benefits

Hands-on coding experience with real CICS systems
Develop production-ready programs using CICS API
Gain practical knowledge of debugging and transaction control
Suitable for classroom or virtual delivery

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

Prerequisites

To gain the most from this course, attendees should have experience in COBOL, PL/I, or Assembler programming languages.
Familiarity with CICS concepts is helpful and can be obtained by attending the CICS Transaction Server Concepts & Facilities course.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

Application developers working in CICS environments
System programmers and analysts seeking deeper CICS knowledge
Technical leads responsible for enterprise transaction systems

What You Will Learn

By the end of this CICS/TS Application Programming Workshop Training in South Africa, you will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Develop robust and maintainable CICS application programs
Utilize core CICS command-level programming facilities
Separate presentation layers from business and data logic
Apply commonly used CICS API options
Understand CICS architecture, task management, and program control

Training Outline

1. Introduction to CICS

What is CICS and its role in enterprise systems
Transactions, Tasks, and Programs
CICS Transaction Server overview
Accessing CICS (ISC, MRO, Web access)
Resource Definition Online (RDO)

2. CICS Architecture

Transaction startup and validation
Multitasking and threading
Dispatcher and program execution model

3. Command-Level API

Command syntax, arguments, and translation
Handling responses and conditions
RESP, NOHANDLE, and HANDLE CONDITION usage

4. Application Design

Conversational vs. Pseudo-conversational transactions
Using COMMAREA for data exchange
Three-tier architecture principles

5. Basic Mapping Support (BMS)

Creating and using BMS maps
Screen design with DFHMDI and DFHMDF macros
Map generation and symbolic copybooks

6. Program Control

LINK, XCTL, and RETURN commands
Passing data between tasks and programs
Channels and containers

7. File and Data Management

File access commands (READ, WRITE, DELETE, etc.)
Temporary storage and transient data queues
Interval control and task management

8. Debugging and Diagnostics

Using CECI and CEDF for testing
ABEND handling and trace analysis
Dump interpretation and error recovery

9. Screen Definition Facility (SDF II)

Introduction to SDF II and screen design

10. Case Study

Participants will complete a step-by-step project building a backend business/data logic program integrating multiple CICS functions.

Why Choose Us

Experience CICS/TS Application Programming Workshop in South Africa 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 South Africa or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience CICS/TS Application Programming Workshop through face-to-face Classroom Based training in South Africa. 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 CICS/TS Application Programming Workshop in South Africa 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 South Africa 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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CICS/TS Application Programming Workshop Training in South Africa