IBM Maximo Data Loading Bootcamp: MxLoader, APIs, Import/Exp

Hands-on Guide to MxLoader and REST API for IBM Maximo Professionals

What you'll learn
- Use MxLoader effectively to load, update, and extract data from IBM Maximo using Excel.
- Understand Object Structures and Integration Frameworks in Maximo to work with MxLoader.
- Create and update assets, work orders, locations, and other records using MxLoader templates.
- Connect to Maximo REST APIs securely using tools like Postman and Python.
- Perform CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) on Maximo objects using the REST API.
- Develop basic Python scripts to interact with Maximo via REST APIs.
- Test and troubleshoot integration issues using logs, status codes, and error messages.
- Apply best practices for data loading and system integration in real-world environments.
- Build a mini-project combining MxLoader and REST API for asset or work management.

Requirements
- Basic knowledge of IBM Maximo (how to navigate modules like Assets, Work Orders, etc.)
- Familiarity with Excel (for working with MxLoader templates)
- General understanding of REST APIs and HTTP methods (GET, POST, etc.)
- (Important) Access to a Maximo environment (demo or production for hands-on practice)
- (Optional) Some experience with Postman or scripting (like Python) will enhance the REST API section

Description
Unlock the power ofIBM Maximoby mastering its two most powerful integration tools:MxLoaderand theREST API.

This hands-on course is designed for Maximo users, system administrators, and consultants who want toautomate data loading,simplify configuration tasks, andintegrate Maximo with external systems—all without writing complex code.

You'll start by learning how to useMxLoader, the Excel-based tool that lets you upload, update, and extract data in Maximo quickly and safely. Next, you’ll dive into theMaximo REST API, where you'll learn how to create service requests, work orders, and other records programmatically—perfect for building integrations and mobile or web apps.

Whether you're managing assets, loading locations, automating work orders, or building custom tools, this course will give you the practical skills to get the job done.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Configure and useMxLoaderto manage Maximo records via Excel

Safely load and export data such as Assets, Locations, Work Orders, and more

Understand and testMaximo REST APIsusing Postman

Create records (e.g. SRs, WOs) via API and read data with filtering

Build basic integrations with external systems using REST

Apply best practices for data validation, error handling, and security

Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want to learn Maximo
- MAXIMO CAFM Lead Engineers
- Maximo System Administrators/Developers
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