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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


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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Linux for AIX System Administrators

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, File Management, TCP/IP, Unix Shell, Data Storage, Unix Commands, Software Installation, General Networking, IBM Cloud

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.6
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PLSQL 21c: Apply, Analyze & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, SQL, Stored Procedure, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Business Logic, Data Integrity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Oracle Database Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Problem Management, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, File Management, Application Development, Data Management, Computational Logic, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Operating Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling of IBM: Analyze & Value

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Operating Expense, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Operational Analysis, Accounts Payable, Equities, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Case Studies, Operations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • Linux for AIX System Administrators: IBM
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Oracle PLSQL 21c: Apply, Analyze & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Oracle Database Administration: Packt
  • Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App: EDUCBA
  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM

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