LIVE On-Line Hands-On Workshop Schedule

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Updated September 27, 2026

Workshop Description

Duration

Agenda

Dates

Student Fee

IBM i Query Workshop for Technical Staff
   and End Users

This LIVE Full Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of Query for i, the IBM Query/400 reporting tool. The audience for the class is both end users and IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) technical staff.

1 Day

Oct 2

$825

IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) Security Audit
    and Vulnerability Assessment Workshop

This LIVE 4-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides a guided walk-through of a Security Audit and Vulnerability Assessment performed on the IBM i (AS/400, iSeries). The workshop is designed for those that need to know how to detect security weaknesses and perform security audits and vulnerability assessments on the popular IBM i (iSeries, AS/400).

4 Days

Oct 13-16

$3,300

Introduction to ILE RPG IV Programming Workshop

Programmer Bootcamp. Special Discounts When Combined with Concepts and Facilities Workshop and/or Expanded Control Language Programming Workshop. Call or Email for Details

This LIVE 5-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides an introduction to RPG IV programming on the IBM i (iSeries and AS/400). This course covers both Fixed format and /FREE format C Specs, with the current language enhancements.

An overview is presented of the 'totally free format' specification types in the most recent version of ILE RPG IV, but that is not the focus.

The class focuses on the student's ability to read and maintain existing RPG IV programs, and to create new programs using modern language capabilities. Many RPG legacy capabilities are reviewed, to assist the student in reading, maintaining and enhancing existing programs.

During the workshop, students will write, test and debug numerous RPG IV programs, starting with simple assignments and progressing through complex programming tasks.

No previous knowledge of RPG is required or assumed.

5 Days

Oct 19-23

$4,125

IBM i iSeries AS/400 Administration

and Control Workshop

This LIVE 5-Day Hands-On workshop provides an introduction to System Administration and Control for IBM i. Emphasis is placed on normal day-to-day administration tasks, backup and recovery, system configuration and maintenance. Security concepts and User Setup is detailed as are the QAUDJRN Auditing capabilities.

The audience for this class is the new and intermediate level System Administrator and Operations staff members who want to advance into performing more complex System Administration duties.
 

5 Days

Oct 26-30

$4,125

Introduction to Programming Concepts

and Facilities for IBM i (AS/400, iSeries)

Programmer Bootcamp. Special Discounts When Combined with RPG IV and/or Control Language Workshops. Call or Email for Details

This LIVE 5-Day Hands-On Lab-Style class provides an introduction to the IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) for Programmers and other technical staff that need to understand the technical capabilities of the IBM i.https://400school.com/assets/files/as15.pdf

The class focuses on the programming concepts and facilities, programming development tools, and DB/2 Database concepts and utilities. The class teaches the use of the IBM WDS Toolset including PDM, SEU and SDA. Several programs will be written, tested and dubugged during this class. An introduction and overview of the IBM Rational Development Toolset (RDi) is also provided.

This class serves to fill the prerequisites for our Programming Workshops in RPG IV, COBOL/400 and Control Language.

5 Days

Nov
2-6

$4,125

QAUDJRN Auditing and Forensic Analysis Workshop

This LIVE 2-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides the student with an understanding of the IBM i Security Audit Journal (QAUDJRN) along with a comprehensive view of the configuration of the auditing functions, and how to extract and report on the collected information for your own Forensic Analysis.

2 Days

Nov 9 - 10

$1,650

Introduction to ILE COBOL/400 Programming Workshop

This LIVE 5-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop is designed for those new to the COBOL Language.

This is an introductory class on the COBOL language. The class covers ILE COBOL/400. Students will learn basic COBOL rules and syntax, write, run and debug several batch COBOL programs. Interactive COBOL is covered lightly in this introductory class.
 

5 Days

Nov
16-20

$4,125

IBM i Query Workshop for Technical Staff
   and End Users

This LIVE Full Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of Query for i, the IBM Query/400 reporting tool. The audience for the class is both end users and IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) technical staff.

1 Day

Nov 23

$825

System Operations Workshop for iSeries AS/400

This LIVE 3-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides an introduction to System Operations for the IBM i (AS/400, iSeries). Emphasis is placed on the basics of system navigation, and on normal day-to-day system operational tasks.
 

3 Days

Nov 30 -

Dec 2

$2,475

Expanded Operations Workshop

               for IBM i iSeries AS/400

This LIVE 5-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides an introduction to the IBM i, AS/400, iSeries for System Operators. Emphasis is placed on the basics of system navigation and on normal day-to-day operational tasks.

In addition, this workshop addresses many intermediate to advanced level topics, including the Management of Disk Space, Advanced IBM i Navigator use, Managing User Accounts, Advanced Message Handling, Network Server Management, System Security and reviewing the System Values(Global System Settings).

5 Days

Nov 30 -

Dec 4

$4,125

Intermediate ILE RPG IV

            Interactive Programming Workshop

This LIVE 5-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop focuses on the technology and programming needed to write and maintain interactive display screen programs using ILE RPG IV. Students will write, test and debug numerous interactive RPG IV programs of increasing complexity.

Advanced topics like Subfiles, Windows and Advanced Message Handling are presented in this workshop. This class is intended for those with a basic knowledge of RPG IV that need the knowledge and experience of writing and maintaining interactive RPG IV programs.

Fixed format and /free format C Specifications are taught in this class with the most current language enhancements. Students choose to use fixed or /free format code, depending on presonal preference.

Throughout the Workshop, "Legacy" RPG coding methods are examined to assist the student in their ability to maintain existing/older RPG programs. In addition, newer /free format "everything" is discussed and examples are presented.

5 Days

Dec 7 - 11

$4,125

Expanded Control Language Programming Workshop

Programmer Bootcamp. Special Discounts When Combined with RPG IV, COBOL and/or Concepts and Facilities Workshop. Call or Email for Details

The LIVE 5-Day Hands-On Lab-Style Workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) Control Language, and focuses on writing programs using Control Language. Students will write, test and Debug numerous Control Language Programs of increasing complexity. The class is current with all of the modern Control Language Enhancements.

Each Student receives the Textbook 'Control Language Programming for IBM i', Co-Author: Dan Riehl, which is the class instructor.
 

5 Days

Dec 14-18

$4,125

Contact us at: (800) 936-3140 or (314) 932-2430

 

Or EMail to info@400School.com

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