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.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Oracle
Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud Applications, Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Cloud Development, Application Development, Database Application, Oracle Databases, Application Deployment, Authentications, Enterprise Application Management, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Development Environment, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Database Design, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Automation, Incident Response, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months