COBOL Fundamentals
Learn COBOL programming for mainframe applications! Build your own applications with this essential language. Get started today.
Course Content
COBOL Fundamentals is a beginner-level Pluralsight course taught by Tom Taulli. It runs 2h 27m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. It is a paid course, first published July 2022.
Discover the power of COBOL! This course, COBOL Fundamentals, provides a comprehensive introduction to this enduring language, vital for mainframe systems and business applications.
You'll gain a solid understanding of COBOL's core concepts through practical exercises. Learn how COBOL incorporates standard programming features like:
- Variables: Understand data storage and manipulation.
- Loops: Automate repetitive tasks.
- Conditionals: Implement decision-making logic.
- Functions: Create reusable code blocks.
But COBOL offers more than just standard programming capabilities. This course delves into its unique strengths in business functionality.
Master the creation of tables – think of them as powerful, structured spreadsheets – within COBOL. You'll also learn to generate sophisticated reports to extract valuable insights from your data.
Furthermore, explore COBOL's file handling capabilities. Discover how to seamlessly integrate with critical systems like CICS and various databases by reading data from different file types.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to write your own COBOL programs and unlock the potential of the mainframe. This course is perfect for anyone looking to understand or re-engage with this important language for business data processing.
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