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