DL06005G: Getting Started with IBM i Development

IBM Systems Training

on March 14, 2026

      

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Table of Contents

  1. Short Summary
  2. Duration
  3. Content Description
  4. Objectives
  5. Agenda
  6. Audience
  7. Skill Level
  8. Labs?
  9. Keywords
  10. Prerequisites
  11. Enrollment
  12. Errata
  13. Follow-on Courses

Short Summary

IBM i development fundamentals, covering Db2 for i, modern tools, source management, and both traditional and ILE programming in a self-paced format.

Duration in Hours ⌚

8.0

Content Description

This self-paced course introduces the fundamentals of IBM i application development, covering Db2 for i concepts, modern development tools, source management, and both traditional and ILE programming models.

Objectives

  • Recognize the features and benefits of Db2 for i, including schemas, tables, and indexes, and explain how it integrates with the IBM i platform.
  • Execute and analyze SQL queries using modern database tools such as Access Client Solutions (ACS) and Visual Studio Code, organizing and managing database objects efficiently.
  • Explain the stages of the IBM i development workflow and differentiate between traditional and IFS-based source file management methods.
  • Explore IBM i development environments and tools, including Rational Developer for i (RDi), Visual Studio Code, and IBM Coding Assistant for i, to enhance development productivity.
  • Apply the IBM i coding cycle by creating, editing, compiling, testing, and debugging RPG and CL programs using appropriate commands and tools.
  • Describe the Original Program Model (OPM) and interpret the structure and control flow of traditional CL and RPG programs.

Agenda

None

Audience

None

Skill Level

Basic

Labs? 💻

No

Keywords

DL06005G;DL06004G; IBM i; Navigator; ACS; Power; SQL; Db2

Prerequisites

None

Enrollment

https://www.ibm.com/training/search?query=DL06005G

Errata

None specified.

Follow-on Courses

OL19G,AS24G


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