IBM COBOL Software Development Process

This course is part of IBM Mainframe Developer Professional Certificate

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

66 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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This course is part of the IBM Mainframe Developer Professional Certificate

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course is geared towards anyone interested in learning about IBM, COBOL, mainframe computing, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and increasing their knowledge and hands on experience with core concepts and technologies including life cycle and systems analysis concepts, design and structured coding, and a wide variety of topics designed to provide relevant, requisite working knowledge and practical experience.

In this module, we will welcome everyone to the course, present the course objectives, and introduce ourselves to the class.

What's included

4 videos2 readings

In this module, we'll describe life cycle concepts associated with IBM COBOL and IBM z/OS environments, including the software development lifecycle (SDLC), the phases of a SDLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 app item

9 videos Total 19 minutes

Module 2 Introduction and Objectives 1 minute
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 4 minutes
SDLC in Your Reading 1 minute
Steps in a SDLC 1 minute
Steps in a SDLC in Your Reading 1 minute
Agile Methodologies 2 minutes
Agile Methodologies in Your Reading 1 minute
Review the Training Environment 10 minutes
Module 2 Completed Objectives 0 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Programming in COBOL 10 minutes
Application Programming on z/OS 10 minutes
DevOps and IBM Z: You've Come a Long Way 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Module 2 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
SDLC Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Steps in a SDLC 30 minutes
Agile Methodologies 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Document the Training Environment 60 minutes

1 app item Total 60 minutes

IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP) 60 minutes

In this module, we'll define systems analysis concepts associated with COBOL and IBM z/OS environments, including core areas of analysis, objectives of system analysis, and IBM systems architectures.

What's included

8 videos3 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 app item

8 videos Total 7 minutes

Module 3 Introduction and Objectives 1 minute
IBM Systems Architecture 2 minutes
IBM Systems Architecture in Your Reading 1 minute
Objectives of Systems Analysis 2 minutes
Objectives of Systems Analysis in Your Reading 1 minute
Core Areas of Systems Analysis 1 minute
Core Areas of Analysis in Your Reading 1 minute
Module 3 Completed Objectives 0 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

IBM Mainframe Bits: Understanding the Platform Hardware 10 minutes
IBM Z Operations Analytics - Component Overview 10 minutes
Top CPU Consuming COBOL Programs 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Module 3 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
IBM Systems Architecture 30 minutes
Objectives of Systems Analysis 30 minutes
Core Areas of Systems Analysis 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Conduct a System Analysis 60 minutes

1 app item Total 60 minutes

IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP) 60 minutes

In the fourth module of this course, we will identify design and structured coding concepts associated with COBOL and IBM z/OS environments, including: pseudocode, modern design, planning and unit testing, and top-bottom testing.

What's included

10 videos4 readings5 assignments1 peer review1 app item

10 videos Total 10 minutes

Module 4 Introduction and Objectives 1 minute
Pseudcode 2 minutes
Pseudocode in Your Reading 1 minute
Modern Design 2 minutes
Modern Design in Your Reading 0 minutes
Planning and Unit Testing 1 minute
Planning and Unit Testing in Your Reading 1 minute
Top-Bottom Testing 1 minute
Top-Bottom Testing in Your Reading 1 minute
Module 4 Summary 0 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

7 COBOL Examples with Explanations 10 minutes
COBOL Trends 10 minutes
Mainframe Testing – Complete Tutorial 10 minutes
Difference Between Top-down and Bottom-up Approach 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Module 4 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
Pseudocode 30 minutes
Modern Design 30 minutes
Planning and Unit Testing 30 minutes
Top-Bottom Testing 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Document the COBOL Code 60 minutes

1 app item Total 60 minutes

IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP) 60 minutes

In this module, we will congratulate everyone for completing the course, present the completed course objectives, and define other pertinent course details and next steps.