COBOL Programming Advanced Topics
Mainframe Training Overview
The course is a combination lecture, discussion and hands-on workshop in several COBOL topics.
Write a program to load and read single and multi-dimensional tables.
SORT a sequential file in a COBOL program using both Input and Output procedures.
Write a program to accept data from the PARM field in JCL and to pass data to a subprogram.
Use COBOL Intrinsic Functions such a upper case and Current Date.
Write calls to the Language Environment to access system data.
Debug common abends including the infamous S0C7, S013, S0C1, S0C4 with Abend Aid and / or LE Dump.
Build a series of programs for a "typical" batch job scenario.
Mainframe Training Learning Objectives
As a result of the class, the student will be able to -
Mainframe Training Audience
The course is for experienced COBOL programmers who need to become proficient in several "advanced" topics.
Mainframe Training Prerequisites
Six months experience with COBOL and TSO/ISPF is required.
Mainframe Training Course duration
5 - 10 days
Mainframe Training Course outline
Day 1
Course Introduction
1. Access single and multi-dimensional tables
2. Use the SEARCH and SEARCH ALL verbs
3. SORT a file data using the Internal SORT along with input and output procedures
Day 2
4. Pass values to a COBOL program via the JCL PARM field
5. Pass information from a COBOL main program to a COBOL sub program
Day 3
6. Use COBOL Intrinsic Functions to save excessive coding
7. Call to the Language Environment
Day 4
8. Debug common programming problems
9. Solving several common program abends
Day 5
10. Advanced Programming Case Study
Day 6
11. Advanced Programming Case Study (Continued)
Day 7
12. Advanced Programming Case Study (Continued)
Day 8
12. Advanced Programming Case Study (Continued)
Day 9 & 10
12. Advanced Programming Case Study (Continued)
