Master COBOL data handling and file management skills with IBM's comprehensive course on mainframe development and database integration.
Master COBOL data handling and file management skills with IBM's comprehensive course on mainframe development and database integration.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full IBM Mainframe Developer Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master COBOL data handling and file management
Understand and work with relational databases in COBOL
Implement file organization and storage concepts
Use VSCode and Zowe for mainframe development
Work with JES and JCL for data management
Develop skills in COBOL command line interface
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.55 Hours PreRecorded video
16 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers essential aspects of COBOL data and file management in mainframe environments. Students learn fundamental COBOL code elements, data handling processes, and file management techniques. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with VSCode, Zowe components, and mainframe extensions. Topics covered range from basic COBOL commands to advanced concepts in relational databases, including DB2 integration and data interfaces. The course emphasizes practical skills through extensive lab work and real-world applications.
Welcome to IBM COBOL - Data and File Management
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
COBOL Data Fundamentals
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Working with COBOL Data
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Handling Files in COBOL
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Working with Relational Databases and Mainframe Data
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Congratulations on Completing IBM COBOL - Data and File Management
Module 6 · 10 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Technical Trainer and Data Analytics Expert
Erik Herman serves as a certified technical trainer and data analytics professional, bringing a unique combination of technical expertise and educational background. His credentials include CompTIA CTT+ certification, Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) designation, and IBM business and financial analytics certification. As a self-described "data nerd" with an English degree, he brings a distinctive perspective to technical education, combining analytical rigor with effective communication skills. His professional experience spans software training, consulting, curriculum development for higher education, trade publishing, market research, and sales. As an instructional designer and e-learning specialist, he develops comprehensive technical courses, particularly focusing on IBM mainframe technologies, data analysis, and cloud computing fundamentals.
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