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COBOL Courses

COBOL courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, data processing, file handling, and business application development. You can build skills in debugging, optimizing code, and working with legacy systems. Many courses introduce tools like IBM's Enterprise COBOL and Micro Focus Visual COBOL, that support maintaining and modernizing existing applications in various industries. You'll also explore concepts such as structured programming, report generation, and database integration, all of which are crucial for effective COBOL programming.

Popular COBOL Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Imba

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Components, Javascript, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Formal Languages and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Software Development Tools, Change Control

    ★ 4.6 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

    ★ 4.5 (89) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Program Development, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software)

    ★ 4.8 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, System Programming, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Job Control Language (JCL), Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Analysis Software, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Change Control, Data Validation, Feature Engineering, Analytical Skills, SQL, Report Writing, Data Store, Analysis, Analytics, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Systems Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Program Development, Design Strategies, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development, Diagram Design, Human Computer Interaction

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Cloud Hosting, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cobol courses

  • Learn Imba: Scrimba
  • Formal Languages and Applications: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics: IBM
  • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Initiation à la programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions: IBM
  • Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University

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