COBOL Core: Foundations for Modern Developers

Get hands-on with COBOL programming and start coding immediately! This course provides a practical introduction to COBOL, empowering you to learn and build real-world applications from day one.

Learn COBOL in the modern development environment of Visual Studio Code. Forget complicated emulators – we focus on straightforward, terminal-based development, leveraging the power of COBOL directly.

Our learning by doing approach begins with building a functional calculator, showcasing COBOL's strong business logic capabilities. You'll then progress to creating practical programs like:

• Payroll systems: Automate employee compensation processes.
• Interest calculators: Easily compute interest on loans and investments.
• Budgeting tools: Manage personal or business finances effectively.
• And much more!

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned programmer looking to refresh your COBOL skills, this course covers everything from fundamental COBOL syntax to structured program design. Each project is designed to reinforce key programming concepts while delivering tangible, useful results.

Discover why COBOL remains a vital language, powering critical finance and government systems for decades. Understand its enduring clarity and reliability and how it continues to be a valuable asset.

If you're ready to learn COBOL in your preferred environment and develop tools that make a difference, this course is the perfect starting point. Experience real code and real results, right where you work best.