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COBOL Course

What will I learn?

Master the essentials of COBOL with our comprehensive course designed for technology professionals in Ireland. Delve into COBOL codebase analysis, learn how to refactor legacy code, and ensure compatibility. Enhance your skills with modern best practices, including performance optimisation and reliability strategies. Develop proficiency in debugging, error handling, and automated testing tools. Gain expertise in technical reporting and documentation, equipping you to tackle common COBOL challenges with confidence and precision.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master COBOL debugging: Improve error handling and streamline code fixes.

Develop test cases: Create effective scenarios for robust COBOL testing.

Refactor legacy code: Modernise and optimise outdated COBOL systems.

Analyse COBOL syntax: Understand and interpret complex code structures.

Optimise performance: Implement strategies for efficient COBOL execution.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.