The training COBOL Programming is composed of 2 separate courses: in Part 1 the participant becomes familiar with the basic COBOL programming techniques, in Part 2 the more advanced topics are treated.

At the end of Part 2, the participant:

• knows the complete COBOL syntax;
• is able to develop, debug and execute COBOL programs.

This course is also available as a combined course (Parts 1 and 2); see COBOL programming: fundamentals course.

• Treatment of files:
  • detailed description of the use of files in COBOL • error handling.
• Table treatment:
  • single and multiple dimensional arrays • index • SEARCH.
• External submodules:
  • description of the necessary requirements of main and submodules.
  • static and dynamic linking.
• Text manipulation:
  • the instructions STRING, UNSTRING, and INSPECT.
• Advanced topics:
  • intrinsic functions
  • working with copybooks.
  • nesting of programs
  • pointers in COBOL
  • advanced use of files.

Classroom instruction. 70% of the time is spent on programming practice though guided exercises. Worked out solutions are delivered together with the course material.

Delivered as a live, interactive training – available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

Basic knowledge of the COBOL language is needed; see Part 1 of the COBOL programming training.

If you want to combine both parts, please consider following our five-day COBOL course.

Programmers who are already familiar with the basics of the COBOL language and want to deepen this knowledge.