About this Course
Certified COBOL Developer Course
The "Certified COBOL Developer" course is designed to equip aspiring developers with the skills and knowledge required to become proficient in COBOL programming. COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a widely used programming language in the business and finance sectors, known for its robustness, reliability, and legacy support. This course offers comprehensive training on COBOL syntax, data manipulation, program structure, and best practices to develop efficient and maintainable COBOL applications.
Course Overview
In this course, participants will dive into the fundamentals of COBOL programming and gradually progress to advanced concepts. The course curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in COBOL development and prepare developers for real-world challenges in enterprise systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises, coding assignments, and project-based learning. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills necessary to develop, debug, and maintain COBOL applications.
Course Objectives
- Understand the basics of COBOL programming language
- Comprehend COBOL syntax, data types, and variables
- Create structured and modular COBOL programs
- Manipulate data using COBOL data manipulation techniques
- Implement control structures and decision-making statements
- Handle file processing and I/O operations in COBOL
- Apply best practices for coding style, documentation, and error handling
- Explore advanced topics such as subprograms, table handling, and database connectivity
- Learn COBOL debugging techniques and tools
- Develop COBOL applications with a focus on efficiency and performance
- Gain an understanding of COBOL integration with modern technologies and systems
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for aspiring developers who want to specialize in COBOL programming and pursue a career in mainframe or legacy systems. It is also suitable for experienced developers looking to enhance their COBOL skills or transition to COBOL development from other programming languages. Business analysts, system administrators, and anyone involved in maintaining or modernizing COBOL-based applications can also benefit from this course.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and logic. Familiarity with any programming language will be an advantage but is not mandatory. A keen interest in mainframe systems and legacy programming is recommended.
Course Materials
All necessary course materials, including lecture notes, programming examples, and additional resources, will be provided to participants. Access to an integrated development environment (IDE) for COBOL programming will also be provided to facilitate hands-on practice.
Course Completion and Certification
To successfully complete the course and earn the "Certified COBOL Developer" certification
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The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 15 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
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You will receive a Certificate of Excellence when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about the course.
An Honorary Certificate allows you to receive a Certificate of Commitment right after enrolling, even if you haven’t finished the course. It’s ideal for busy professionals who need certification quickly but plan to complete the course later.
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