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 California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C and C++, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Business Process Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Process, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Data Wrangling, Development Environment, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Context Engineering, Application Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Embeddings, Continuous Integration, Code Review, Software Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Software Design, Building Codes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Storage, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, System Programming, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, Authentications, LLM Application, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, No-Code Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, System Design and Implementation, Frontend Performance, Software Development Life Cycle, Database Management, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Interoperability, Event-Driven Programming, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, SQL, Data Access, Programming Principles, Database Development, Program Development, Data Processing, Data-oriented programming, Maintainability, Development Environment, Data Structures, Data Integration, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Release Management, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, System Testing, Application Deployment, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Data Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Process Flow Diagrams
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks