JCL · VSAM · COBOL · DB2 · CICS
Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad
Learn IBM mainframe concepts, JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS in a 2-month program with real-time examples, hands-on projects and placement assistance. Classroom batches in Hyderabad or live online, a fee of ₹20,000 and a free demo class before you enrol.
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Trainer: Brolly Academy Mainframe Trainer · Updated September 2026
TrainerBrolly Academy Mainframe Trainer
Duration2 months
Fees₹20,000 · EMI
ModesClassroom + online
Mainframe Developer Course in Hyderabad
Brolly Academy's Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad is a 2-month, hands-on program in IBM mainframe application development, covering mainframe architecture, JCL, VSAM and IDCAMS, COBOL, DB2 with SQL, utilities and stored procedures, and CICS online programming with COBOL-CICS-DB2. The course fee is ₹20,000, classes run in the classroom or live online, and every student gets a course completion certificate and placement assistance.
The course suits freshers, programmers and software developers who want to work on the systems that banks, insurers, retailers and government bodies depend on. You learn through theory plus practical sessions, real-time examples and projects, and get resume guidance, mock interviews and career counselling for mainframe developer and programmer roles in Hitech City, Madhapur and Kukatpally.
Why choose Brolly Academy for mainframe training?
Training and support✓ Curated, job-oriented mainframe curriculum
✓ JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS in one course
✓ Real-time examples and hands-on projects
✓ Live doubt-clearing classes
✓ Compact batches for individual attention
✓ Mock interviews and career counselling
✓ Resume writing and job search advice
✓ Post-training support
Flexibility and value✓ Classroom in Hyderabad or live online
✓ Hybrid class facility
✓ Monday to Friday, morning to evening batches
✓ Free demo class before you enrol
✓ Course fee of ₹20,000 with easy EMI
✓ Content updated as the technology changes
✓ Brolly Academy course completion certificate
✓ 4+ Google rating from 100+ reviews
Mainframe Developer Course Syllabus (26 Modules)
Our mainframe developer course in Hyderabad follows a 26-module syllabus in five tracks: IBM mainframe concepts and JCL, VSAM and IDCAMS, COBOL programming, DB2 with SQL, utilities and stored procedures, and CICS online programming, finishing with COBOL-CICS-DB2 applications.
Module 1: IBM Mainframe Concepts
Mainframe architecture and input/output devices.
Module 2: Introduction to JCL & the JOB Statement
What JCL is, and JOB statement parameters: CLASS, PRTY, MSGCLASS, MSGLEVEL and TYPRUN.
Module 3: JOBLIB, STEPLIB & the EXEC Statement
JOBLIB and STEPLIB, and EXEC statement parameters: PARM, ACCT, ADDRSPC, DPRTY, PERFORM and RD.
Module 4: Common JOB and EXEC Parameters
REGION, COND and TIME in both JOB and EXEC statements.
Module 5: DD Statement
DSN, temporary datasets, DISP, UNIT, VOL, SPACE and DCB.
Module 6: Special DD Statements
DUMMY, concatenating datasets, passing data to a COBOL program with SYSIN DD *, SYSOUT, SYSUDUMP and SYSADUMP.
Module 7: Instream & Cataloged Procedures
Instream and cataloged procedures, modifying statements in a procedure and symbolic parameters.
Module 8: Generation Data Groups (GDG)
Creating, using, altering and deleting GDGs.
Module 9: Conditional Processing, Restart & Checkpoint
IF THEN ELSE control of job processing, and restart and checkpoint in JCL, with example JCL.
Module 10: Introduction to VSAM
Virtual storage and the Virtual Storage Access Method, advantages and disadvantages, logical and physical records, control intervals, CI splits and spanned records.
Module 11: VSAM Types
Key-sequenced (KSDS), entry-sequenced (ESDS), relative record (RRDS) and linear datasets.
Module 12: Access Method Services (IDCAMS)
JCL for IDCAMS and its commands: DEFINE, REPRO, REUSE, REPLACE, IMPORT and EXPORT, VERIFY, PRINT, LISTCAT, ALTER, DELETE and modal commands.
Module 13: Alternate Indexes
Alternate indexes and paths, AIX organisation, RELATE, UPGRADE, KEYS, RECORDSIZE, DEFINE PATH, PATH ENTRY and UPDATE.
Module 14: Introduction to COBOL & a First Program
Writing structured COBOL, conditional statements and the GO TO statement.
Module 15: COBOL Data Structures & Storage
Declaring variables, data structures, formatting output, 77 and 88 levels, arrays and a loan schedule report.
Module 16: COBOL File I/O
File and record descriptions, physical and logical files, reading records, writing sequentially, indexed file I/O and printing reports.
Module 17: COBOL Techniques
Converting to uppercase, copy files, selecting records, sorting and reporting, control breaks and summary totals, and handling dates.
Module 18: VSAM in COBOL Programs
Using VSAM with COBOL: START, WRITE, REWRITE, CLOSE and FILE STATUS.
Module 19: DB2 & RDBMS Concepts
Database models, storage groups, table spaces and index spaces, tables, views, triggers, synonyms and aliases, buffer pools, DB2 versus VSAM, and data and referential integrity.
Module 20: Interacting with DB2
SPUFI and QMF under TSO, SQL for DB2, COBOL-DB2 programs and their compilation, dynamic SQL, commit and rollback, cursors, null values, VARCHARs and locks.
Module 21: DB2 Error Handling
SQLCA, SQL codes, the DSNTIAR procedure, WHENEVER, COMMIT and ROLLBACK.
Module 22: DB2 Utilities
CHECK, REPAIR, REPORT and DIAGNOSE; COPY, MERGECOPY, QUIESCE, RECOVER and REBUILD; LOAD and REORG; CATMAINT, MODIFY, RUNSTATS and STOSPACE.
Module 23: Dynamic SQL & Stored Procedures
DB2 commands, types of dynamic SQL, execute immediate, non-select dynamic SQL, parameter markers, fixed-list and varying-list select, and creating and executing stored procedures.
Module 24: Introduction to CICS & CICS Concepts
Batch versus online, CICS program format, tasks and transactions, multitasking, multithreading, quasi-reentrancy, and conversational and pseudo-conversational programming.
Module 25: CICS Resources, Maps, Files & Queues
PPT, PCT, FCT, TST, DCT and RCT, physical and symbolic maps, file control with VSAM, TSQ and TDQ, XCTL and LINK, and GETMAIN and FREEMAIN.
Module 26: CICS Recovery, Debugging & COBOL-CICS-DB2
Recovery and restart, exception handling, testing and debugging with EDF, and designing, coding, compiling and executing modular CICS programs that work with DB2.
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Mainframe Developer Training Roadmap – Beginner to Advanced in 2 Months
Our mainframe developer course runs for 2 months and moves in 4 practical stages, in the classroom or live online, with real-time examples and hands-on practice at every step.
Weeks 1–2Mainframe concepts & JCLArchitecture, JOB, EXEC and DD statements, procedures, GDGs, conditional processing, restart and checkpoint.
Weeks 3–4VSAM & IDCAMSVSAM concepts and dataset types, IDCAMS commands, alternate indexes and paths.
Weeks 5–6COBOL programmingStructured COBOL, data structures, file I/O, sorting and reporting, and VSAM in COBOL programs.
Weeks 7–8DB2, CICS & placementCOBOL-DB2, utilities, stored procedures, CICS online programs, EDF, resume help and mock interviews.
What is a Mainframe and Why Is It Important?
A mainframe is a large, high-performance computer that large organisations use for critical applications. Banks, insurers, retailers and government bodies run high-volume transaction and batch processing on mainframes because they are fast, reliable and secure, and mainframe developers build and maintain these applications with JCL, COBOL, VSAM, DB2 and CICS.
Critical business systemsLarge companies run their core applications on mainframes.
Banking and financeHandles high-volume transactions with speed and reliability.
Insurance and retailPolicy, billing and retail systems depend on mainframe programs.
Government workloadsWithstands heavy workloads while keeping a high level of security.
Batch processing with JCLJobs, steps and datasets controlled through job control language.
COBOL applicationsBusiness logic, file handling and reports written in COBOL.
VSAM data storageFast keyed and sequential access to large datasets.
DB2 databasesRelational data, SQL, integrity and utilities on the mainframe.
CICS online transactionsScreen-based online programs used by business users every day.
Benefits of the Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad
Choose classroom or live online training at Brolly Academy and get the same curated curriculum, real-time examples, hands-on projects and placement support in either mode.
01Complete developer stackJCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS covered in one course.
02Theory plus practiceEvery topic is explained with examples and hands-on work.
03Real-time projectsHand-picked examples and projects that mirror real mainframe work.
04Live doubt clearingDedicated sessions to clear your questions as you learn.
05Compact batchesSmall classes so every student gets individual attention.
06Hybrid classesAttend in the classroom or join the same batch online.
07Updated contentCourse material is refreshed as mainframe technology upgrades.
08Post-training supportOur team answers course and interview questions after training ends.
09Placement assistanceResume guidance, mock interviews and job search advice.
Thinking of Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad?
Here is how hands-on training at Brolly Academy compares with a traditional class.
Traditional training✗ You sit and listen with limited interaction
✗ Theory-heavy notes with few examples
✗ JCL, COBOL, DB2 and CICS taught in isolation
✗ Minimal hands-on practice
✗ No real-time projects
✗ Large batches with little attention
✗ Support ends when classes finish
✗ Little or no placement help
Brolly Academy training✓ Theory and practical sessions together
✓ Real-time examples for every topic
✓ End-to-end COBOL-CICS-DB2 programs
✓ Hands-on JCL, VSAM and IDCAMS practice
✓ Hand-picked real-time projects
✓ Compact batches for individual attention
✓ Post-training support
✓ Mock interviews and career counselling
Meet Your Mainframe Developer Trainer
INSTRUCTOR
Brolly Academy Mainframe Trainer
Mainframe Developer Trainer · JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS
Your mainframe developer course is taught by an experienced Brolly Academy mainframe trainer who covers the full developer stack: JCL, VSAM and IDCAMS, COBOL, DB2 and CICS. Classes combine theory with practical sessions, and every topic is explained with real-time examples and hand-picked projects. The trainer runs live doubt-clearing sessions, gives individual attention in compact batches and works with our placement team on mock interviews and career counselling.
Skills You’ll Gain from the Mainframe Developer Training
Mainframe fundamentalsArchitecture, input/output devices and how batch and online work differ.
JCLWrite jobs with JOB, EXEC and DD statements, procedures and GDGs.
Job control logicConditional processing, restart and checkpoint in JCL.
VSAM and IDCAMSDefine, load, copy, list and maintain KSDS, ESDS and RRDS files.
COBOL programmingStructured programs, data structures, arrays and 77 and 88 levels.
COBOL file handlingSequential and indexed file I/O, sorting, control breaks and reports.
DB2 and SQLSPUFI, QMF, COBOL-DB2 programs, cursors and error handling.
DB2 utilitiesLOAD, REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER and more.
CICS programmingMaps, queues, file control, EDF debugging and COBOL-CICS-DB2 programs.
Mainframe Developer Real-Time Projects
Our trainer guides you through hand-picked real-time examples and projects, so you practise the full mainframe workflow and can show employers what you have built.
Project 1Batch job streamA multi-step JCL job with cataloged procedures, GDGs and conditional processing.
Project 2VSAM file maintenanceDefine and load a KSDS with IDCAMS and add an alternate index.
Project 3COBOL loan schedule reportA structured COBOL program with data structures and formatted output.
Project 4COBOL-VSAM update programRead, write and rewrite VSAM records with FILE STATUS checks.
Project 5COBOL-DB2 programQuery and update DB2 tables with cursors, SQLCA and DSNTIAR.
Project 6CICS online transactionA pseudo-conversational COBOL-CICS-DB2 screen with maps and EDF testing.
Tools you use: JCL · COBOL · VSAM · IDCAMS · DB2 · SQL · SPUFI · QMF · TSO · CICS · EDF
Mainframe Developer Training Fee & Offerings in Hyderabad
The mainframe developer course fee covers the complete 2-month program with JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS, real-time projects and placement assistance. Ask us about the video course option.
Classroom / Online Training₹20,0002-month mainframe developer course
Classroom in Hyderabad or live online
Monday to Friday, morning to evening batches
JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS
Real-time examples and projects
Live doubt-clearing classes
Resume guidance and mock interviews
Brolly Academy course completion certificate
Placement assistance
Easy EMI is available. Ask about the current batch offer when you book your free demo class.
Placement Program for Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad
Our placement assistance team helps you learn the mainframe developer stack, practise on real-time projects and apply with confidence for mainframe developer and programmer roles.
Resume writingResumes that highlight your JCL, COBOL, DB2 and CICS skills.
Mock interviewsA feel of the real interview so you prepare better.
Career counsellingUnderstand roles, market trends and salary packages before you choose.
Interview preparationCommon questions on JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS.
Job search adviceGuidance on where and how to apply for mainframe roles.
Q&A sessionsClear doubts on concepts and interview topics with the team.
Real-time projectsPractical work you can discuss confidently in interviews.
Post-training supportHelp with course and interview questions after training ends.
Interview and job assistanceOur team supports you through applications and interviews.
What Our Students Say About Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad
"It was both theory and practical based training. The trainer provided enough examples for each topic covered in the Mainframe Developer training in Hyderabad by Brolly Academy."Janki
"Our trainer has good knowledge of the Mainframe Developer course and gave us a lot of hands-on experience during class. A great learning experience at Brolly Academy."Divya
"The instructors at Brolly Academy were highly skilled and provided a very good learning experience. The support team was always available to help with any query after the training. Great placement support team."Parajita
"I was able to learn mainframe implementation with the help of practical examples provided during the course. Theory and practical classes were both provided, and the trainer was very patient throughout."Sunil
"High-quality training with placement assistance. I recommend Brolly Academy's Mainframe Developer training in Hyderabad to anyone who plans to learn this course."Amiya
"With continuous guidance from the placement team, I succeeded in my interview and got placed in an MNC. Thank you, Brolly Academy, for guiding me in the best possible way."Aditi
Student community
Learning togetherWork through JCL, COBOL and DB2 exercises with your batch.
Doubt-clearing sessionsLive classes dedicated to your questions.
Support teamHelp with course queries during and after training.
MentorshipTrainer guidance on projects and real-time examples.
Career developmentCareer counselling, mock interviews and job search advice.
Pre-requisites & Eligibility
Mainframe developer training is open to freshers, programmers, software developers and anyone with a strong desire to learn mainframe. You only need basic data processing and input/output concepts; coding knowledge helps but is not required, because the trainer takes you from the basics of each topic.
Basic computer skillsComfort using a computer and working with files.
Data processing basicsA simple idea of how data is input, processed and output.
No coding needed to startCOBOL and JCL are taught from the basics.
Programming helpsAny programming experience makes COBOL easier.
Graduates and freshersFreshers can join and build a mainframe career.
Desire to learnRegular practice matters more than your background.
Who Should Join Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad?
Freshers and graduatesStart a career on enterprise mainframe systems.
ProgrammersAdd COBOL, JCL, DB2 and CICS to your skills.
Software developersMove into banking, insurance and retail mainframe projects.
Working professionalsUse mainframe skills in your current job or for career progress.
Production support staffUnderstand the jobs, files and programs you monitor.
Career switchersEnter a specialised area with steady enterprise demand.
Mainframe Developer Career Opportunities in Hyderabad
Mainframe developerBuild and maintain COBOL, JCL, DB2 and CICS applications.
Senior mainframe developerLead development and review code as you gain experience.
Application mainframe developerDevelop business applications on the mainframe platform.
Mainframe programmerWrite and test COBOL programs and batch jobs.
Application designerDesign mainframe programs, files and database access.
System programmerWork on the mainframe system software and environment.
System operatorRun, schedule and monitor mainframe jobs.
Production management analystSupport production batch cycles and resolve job failures.
Mainframe analystAnalyse requirements and data for mainframe applications.
Mainframe developer salary in India – 2026
Mainframe developer₹4.4 LPA averageAverage in India · pay rises with COBOL, DB2 and CICS experience
Mainframe Developer Certification You Will Receive
After completing the course you receive a Brolly Academy Mainframe Developer course completion certificate that shows your training in JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS, along with your real-time project work. Together with your projects, it strengthens your resume for mainframe developer and programmer roles, whether you train in the classroom or online.
Market trends for mainframe in Hyderabad
Banking depends on mainframesCore banking and payment systems still run on mainframe platforms.
Insurance and retailGlobal insurers and retailers rely on mainframe applications.
Government systemsSecure, high-workload processing keeps mainframes in use.
Multiplatform enterprise appsMainframe programs work alongside newer platforms and services.
Steady developer demandCompanies need developers to maintain and extend critical applications.
Full-stack mainframe skillsEmployers look for JCL, COBOL, DB2 and CICS together.
Mainframe Developer Training in Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Our centre is at Metro Pillar No. A689, Dr Atmaram Estates, 3rd Floor, Nizampet X Roads, near JNTU Metro Station, Hyderabad 500072. Students join from Kukatpally, KPHB Colony, JNTU, Nizampet, Miyapur, Hitech City, Madhapur and Ameerpet (a short metro ride). Can’t make it to class? Join the same course live online.
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Mainframe Developer Training in Hyderabad – FAQs
1. What is the fee for Mainframe Developer training at Brolly Academy?
The Mainframe Developer course fee at Brolly Academy is ₹20,000 for the complete 2-month program in the classroom or live online. It covers JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS, real-time projects, a course completion certificate and placement assistance. Easy EMI is available, and you can book a free demo class first.
2. How long is the Mainframe Developer course?
The Mainframe Developer course at Brolly Academy runs for 2 months. Batches run Monday to Friday with morning to evening timings, and move from mainframe concepts and JCL to VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS. New batches start every week, so call us to confirm the next start date and timing.
3. Which is the best institute for Mainframe Developer training in Hyderabad?
Brolly Academy is a strong choice for Mainframe Developer training in Hyderabad. You get a curated syllabus covering JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS, theory with practical sessions, real-time projects, compact batches, live doubt clearing, classroom and online options, post-training support and placement assistance, plus a free demo class.
4. What is covered in the Mainframe Developer syllabus?
The syllabus covers IBM mainframe concepts, JCL (JOB, EXEC and DD statements, procedures, GDGs, restart and checkpoint), VSAM and IDCAMS with alternate indexes, COBOL programming and file handling, DB2 with SQL, error handling, utilities, dynamic SQL and stored procedures, and CICS online programming with COBOL-CICS-DB2.
5. Can I learn mainframe without coding knowledge?
Yes. If you have the desire to learn, our trainer will help you succeed. You only need basic data processing and input/output concepts, and COBOL and JCL are taught from the basics. Any programming experience makes COBOL easier, but freshers without coding knowledge can also join and learn step by step.
6. Who can join the Mainframe Developer course?
Freshers, professionals with programming experience, software developers and anyone with a strong interest in mainframe can join. Working professionals can use the skills in their current job or for career progress, and freshers can start a career on the enterprise systems that banks, insurers and retailers depend on.
7. What is the salary of a Mainframe developer?
The average salary of a Mainframe developer in India is about ₹4.4 LPA (₹4,43,568 per annum). Pay grows with experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2 and CICS and with the domain you work in, such as banking or insurance. Strong project experience and interview preparation help you start well.
8. Does Brolly Academy provide placement assistance for Mainframe?
Yes. Our placement assistance team conducts mock interviews and career counselling, and helps with resume writing, job search advice, Q&A sessions and interview preparation. Our support team also answers course and interview questions after the training is complete, so you can prepare confidently for mainframe developer roles.
9. Will I get a certificate after the Mainframe Developer course?
Yes. After successfully completing the training you receive a Brolly Academy Mainframe Developer course completion certificate. It shows your training in JCL, VSAM, COBOL, DB2 and CICS and, together with your real-time projects, adds value to your resume when you apply for mainframe developer and programmer roles.
10. Is classroom or online Mainframe training better?
Both follow the same syllabus and projects. Classroom training at our centre near JNTU Metro Station gives you direct guidance and individual attention in compact batches, while live online sessions let you learn from home with interactive doubt clearing. A hybrid class facility lets you switch between the two when needed.
11. Which tools and technologies are covered?
You work with JCL, COBOL, VSAM and IDCAMS, DB2 with SQL, SPUFI and QMF under TSO, and CICS with EDF for testing and debugging. The course brings them together in COBOL-DB2 and COBOL-CICS-DB2 programs, the combination used in real banking, insurance and retail mainframe projects.
12. What is the difference between DB2 and VSAM?
VSAM is a file access method for storing records in key-sequenced, entry-sequenced, relative record or linear datasets. DB2 is a relational database that uses tables, SQL, views and referential integrity. The course covers both, including the advantages of DB2 over VSAM and how COBOL programs work with each.
13. What projects are included in Mainframe Developer training?
You work on hand-picked real-time examples and projects such as a multi-step JCL job stream with GDGs, VSAM file maintenance with IDCAMS, a COBOL loan schedule report, a COBOL-VSAM update program, a COBOL-DB2 program with cursors, and a CICS online transaction built with maps and tested with EDF.
14. Is Mainframe Developer a good career?
Yes. Global banking, insurance and retail depend on mainframes, and companies need developers to maintain and extend these critical applications. Mainframe skills are specialised, so trained developers with JCL, COBOL, DB2 and CICS knowledge have good career opportunities, from mainframe programmer to senior developer and application designer roles.
15. Where can I find Mainframe Developer training near me in Hyderabad?
Brolly Academy's centre is at Nizampet X Roads, near JNTU Metro Station, Hyderabad 500072. It is easy to reach from Kukatpally, KPHB Colony, JNTU, Nizampet, Miyapur, Hitech City, Madhapur and Ameerpet. If travelling is difficult, you can join the same Mainframe Developer course live online.
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