Robot/CONSOLE Certification
Thank you for your interest in our Help/Systems Robot Product Certification program. Use the tabs below for more information about the Robot/CONSOLE certification process.
Follow these steps to prepare for and complete your Robot product certification:
1. Evaluate your experience level.
Take a realistic look at how well you understand the product and decide whether you need to study or train (see the Prerequisites tab).
2. Study and train (if necessary).
If you are new to the Robot product, or feel you need hands-on experience, check the resources that we have available and consider taking an online class or using One-on-One Consulting (see the Resources tab).
3. Register for your exams.
When you feel that you have enough knowledge of the Robot product, you can register for your exams (see the Register tab).
For Robot/CONSOLE certification, you should have a working knowledge of the following aspects of Robot/CONSOLE:
- Terminology
- Message Centers
- Message Sets
- Resources
- Notification
- Suppression
- Redirection
- OPAL and OPAL Tables
- Message Groups
- Variables
- Configuration
- Monitored Objects
- Message Queue Monitor
- Log Monitors
- Resource Monitors
- Interfaces
- Green screen
Some areas of the tests, such as Troubleshooting and Product Commands, require green screen knowledge.
- Graphical (Robot/CONSOLE Explorer)
Some Robot/CONSOLE features are only available in the Explorer and you should understand those features.
Important: Robot/CONSOLE 5 has both a graphical user interface (the Robot/CONSOLE Explorer) and a green screen interface. For the Practical Exam, you must demonstrate a working knowledge of the product to the instructor. You can use either interface for the test.
- Green screen
The following is a list of resources that you can use to prepare for your certification tests:
- Current Online Classes
Use this link to display a list of FREE Webinars and online training. With online training, you can learn about a new topic or a new release of a Robot product. It's a great way to keep your skills sharp and learn new ones.
Note: If an online class that you need is not currently available, or if you would prefer One-on-One Remote or On-Site Training, you can submit a Services Proposal Request. This type of training allows us to work with you online (remote) or visit you at your place of business (on-site).
- User Guides
- Help/FACTS
- How to generate the Robot/CONSOLE Most Common Messages Report
- Robot/CONSOLE: Deleting message history using a Robot/SCHEDULE job
- Starting a Robot/CONSOLE Message Queue
- Installing Robot/CONSOLE 5.0
- Related Products
You can download any product User Guide in PDF format.
Help/FACTS contain detailed technical information for specific aspects of how to use one or more Robot products. The following Help/FACTS are especially useful for Robot/CONSOLE:
Use this link for more detailed information about the other Help/Systems automated operations software products. These products work seamlessly with Robot/CONSOLE to solve any System i automation issue.