COBOL Course

Total Items: 7 Total Time: 20.00 hour(s)

Summary:

This training introduces users to the basics of COBOL.

It examines the program structure, specifications, and instructions.

Coding, compiling procedures, and compiler output are also covered.

The program structure, including its divisions, is examined in greater detail, and procedures for numeric and arithmetic statements are explained.

Learning Segment 1 : Basics

Summary:

This learning segment provides an introduction to COBOL.

Objectives:

• Explain a general description of the COBOL language Define COBOL program structure and the purpose of the four divisions Manage data names in COBOL Recognize literals to be processed in COBOL Use COBOL processing instructions in the Procedure Division Use general coding procedures in COBOL programs Code program statements in COBOL Describe program specifications in COBOL Practice coding an example Design the source statement listing in COBOL Recognize and understand a compiler error listing Explain a cross-reference listing Explain a data division map Run procedures in COBOL

Topics:

• Introduction to COBOL COBOL Program Structure Specifications and Instructions COBOL Reference Format Preliminary Steps Compiling The Program Compiler Output Other Compiler Details

Learning Segment 2 : Program Structure

Summary:

This learning segment provides an introduction to the program structure of COBOL.

Objectives:

• Define Cobol program structure Design a simple program example Code an Identification Division header Add a Program ID paragraph Code an Environment Division Header Add the Configuration Section to the Environment Division Code the Input-Output Section of the Environment Division Use the SELECT statement to name the files in a program Describe the file storage and working storage sections of the Data Division Code file section clauses Describe the structure of the Procedure Division Code statements

Topics:

• Overview Identification Division Environment Division - Configuration Environment Division - Input-Output Data Division Procedure Division

Learning Segment 3 : Data Structure

Summary:

This learning segment provides an overview of the use of COBOL and how to use it to understand data hierarchy, rules for coding record entries, data storage, and the working-storage sections of a COBOL program.

Objectives:

• Identify the four divisions and subdivisions of a COBOL program Identify the preliminary steps that apply to program development Code a record description entry to specify the characteristics of a record Define elementary items and group items

Topics:

• Overview Data Hierarchy Rules for Coding Record Entries Data Storage Working-Storage Section

Learning Segment 4 : Coding the Procedure Division

Summary:

This learning segment covers various statements used in the Procedure Division of a COBOL program, where the data processing actually occurs. Users will learn how to open and close files, read and write records, and format and move data.

Objectives:

• Code statements to open files, close files, and stop program execution Manage processing using the PERFORM and PERFORM UNTIL statements Transfer data records to and from storage with READ and WRITE Prepare and format data fields using the MOVE statement

Topics:

• Overview One-Time Tasks Executing the Processing Paragraph Reading and Writing Data The MOVE Statement Moving Data

Learning Segmnet 5 : Completing the Procedure Division

Summary:

This learning segment provides information about additional statements that can be used in the Procedure Division of a COBOL program.

This learning segment explains how to use conditional statements, arithmetic operations, and record counters in COBOL.

Objectives:

• Use simple and compound conditional statements Explain the rules for numeric and non-numeric comparisons in COBOL Manipulate data values using arithmetic operation statements Create and print a count of processed records

Topics:

• Overview IF Statements Types of Comparisons Arithmetic Operations Additional Specifications

Learning Segmnet 6 : Numerics

Summary:

This learning segment provides an overview of COBOL arithmetic and how to use it to work with decimals and signed numbers.

Objectives:

• Create code to conduct basic arithmetic operations Use the PICTURE clause to define decimals Use the VALUE clause to initialize values Manage signed numbers Use the ROUNDED,GIVING, ON SIZE ERROR and REMAINDER statements in your programs

Topics:

• Arithmetic Review PICTURE Clause and VALUE Clause Moving Numeric Data Coding Options

Learning Segment 7 : Coding Arithmetic Statements

This learning segment explains how users perform arithmetic operations in COBOL using the ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE and COMPUTE statements.

• Create coded arithmetic statements using ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE and COMPUTE Compare and use three types of data storage: zoned-decimal, packed-decimal, and binary Create accurate mathematical computations in COBOL Explain and use several techniques for maximizing coding efficiency

• ADD SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, and DIVIDE The COMPUTE Statement Storage Areas Creating Accurate and Efficient Code Special Considerations

Features:

• A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
• Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
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• Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
• A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test. A glossary provides
• a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
• Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.