Become an Expert in IBM Power & IBM I – in just Five Days.

A complete online course for IT specialists who want to understand the architecture, operation, and security of IBM Power environments.

 

Cost: SEK 25,000 (excl. VAT)

Expression of Interest for the Course

Course round

Learn from experts

Gain practical knowledge directly from the Nordic region’s most experienced IBM i instructors.
You will learn the fundamentals properly – not just theory.

Build real competence

Practical exercises and real examples from production environments.
You will acquire skills that can be applied directly in your work.

Diploma and merit

Upon course completion, you will receive a diploma that confirms your competence in IBM Power & IBM i.
A valuable step in your IT career.

About the Course

IBM Power and IBM i have been continuously developed for over 30 years – but the foundation consists of the same robust design, built-in security and stability that made the platform unique.
This course provides you with a practical introduction to how the platform functions today: from architecture and virtualization to backup, security and programming.

Course Structure:

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5 days online, live with instructors

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Practical exercises and demonstrations

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Access to recorded material after the course

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Possibility of certification

Cost: SEK 25,000 (excl. VAT)

10% Discount for Members of Common Sweden & Common Norway

Agenda

Day 1 – Introduction & Architecture

  • IBM Power and IBM i – from System/38 to today

  • Operating system, LIC and the integrated database

  • Command structure, menus and help functions

Day 2 – Users, Authorities & System Administration

  • User profiles and permissions

  • Communication, terminals and printers

  • System startup (IPL) and console management

Day 3 – Hardware, Virtualization & Installation

  • Power Systems hardware and storage

  • Virtualization with PowerVM

  • Installation of IBM i and licensed programs

Day 4 – Security, Job Management & Programming

  • Security and authority

  • Job queues, out queues, CL programming

Day 5 – Backup and Management

  • Backup and BRMS

  • System management with ACS and Navigator

  • Q and concluding discussion

Torbjörn Appehl

Torbjörn Appehl

IBM i history course founder

CEO of LOAD System AB and one of Europe’s most experienced experts in IBM Power Systems and IBM i. He is an IBM Champion and Vice President of COMMON Europe, where he actively contributes to strengthening collaboration between IBM and user organizations. As an educator and speaker, he combines deep technical knowledge with clear business understanding, always focusing on creating value and results for the client.

Gunnar Sjöman

Gunnar Sjöman

Senior IBM Specialist

Has worked with installation, configuration, and migration of complex Power environments for some of Sweden’s largest companies, with deep expertise in system analysis, performance optimization, and operations. Through his extensive background at IBM and several leading IT companies, Gunnar combines practical experience with a deep technical understanding of both hardware and operating systems.

The basic course supplemented and built on the basic knowledge I had about IBM i and fueled my curiosity about the platform.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to participate and feel in retrospect that it was incredibly valuable to be able to do it in a context with industry colleagues who were also at the beginning of their IBM i journey.
Noshin Moosavi

Data Engineer, SEB

Åke H. Olsson

Åke H. Olsson

IBM i Architect

Over 40 years of experience with the IBM i and Power platform, with deep expertise in system architecture, database design, and application modernization. He is known for his practical teaching style and his ability to make complex IBM i technology understandable and applicable in real-world projects.

Gunnar Elmgren

Gunnar Elmgren

Lead Technical Consultant

Technical advisor, architect, and consultant for some of Sweden’s leading IT providers, with extensive experience in helping companies design and optimize business-critical environments on the IBM platform. As an educator, Gunnar is valued for his practical expertise, deep technical understanding, and ability to explain complex infrastructure solutions in a clear and engaging manner.