Introduction to COBOL Programming (CO1010)

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About this Course

This course provides application developers with basic knowledge in developing COBOL programs in a mainframe environment.

Audience Profile

Application programmers who want to learn COBOL.

At Course Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Code and test COBOL batch programs
  • Understand the principles and practices of “Structured Coding”

Prerequisites

Familiarity with z/OS JCL, TSO/ISPF and z/OS Utilities and a programming background is preferred.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to IBM Mainframes
  • How to Compile and Test Programs on an IBM Mainframe
  • Introduction to COBOL Programming
  • Compile, Test, and Debug a COBOL Program
  • Writing a Program that Prepares a Report
  • How to Design, Code, and Test a Structured Program
  • How to Use the COBOL Features for Structured Coding
  • Other Ways to Define, Move, and Initialize Fields
  • Arithmetic Statements and Intrinsic Functions
  • Working with Dates
  • Working with Characters
  • Working with Tables
  • Copy Members and Subprograms
  • How to Become an Effective Maintenance Programmer