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Thanks to CEAlive.com Blog

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The program is open to all students & faculty who are enrolled full-time or part-time at any accredited educational institution.

The IBM System z Mastery Test is a proficiency exam for entry level system programmer tasks that can be taken at over 5000 authorized Prometric sites around the world.

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Why is the IBM System z Mastery test important?

– The test provides an avenue for students to prove their z/OS knowledge and expertise and distinguish themselves from other job candidates.

– Businesses all over the world are looking for students with z/OS mainframe knowledge.

– IT Industry Analysts consider the Mastery Test the standard for entering the mainframe job market.

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Who is eligible to participate?

– IBM Academic Initiative faculty members

– Students who are enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited educational institution

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Preparing for the test

– Educators: This test is based on the Introduction to Mainframes: z/OS Basics course provided by the IBM Academic Initiative.

– Students: If you are not able to take a formal System z mainframe course at your school, you can use our self-study resources to prepare on your own.

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Spread the news

Share these flyers (faculty / student / FAQ) with fellow educators and students to help spread the word about this offer!

Find out more at: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/university/systemz/masterytest/

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If you have any questions, contact the Academic Initiative System z team: zskills@us.ibm.com

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Do not miss this opportunity!

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Regards,

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Arunanand T A,

CEC 2010 CS.

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