COBOL (OS/VS) Course

Total Items: 7 Total Time: 19.00 hour(s)

Summary:

This training provides an introduction to COBOL (OS/VS) concepts, including program structure, specifications, and programming considerations.

It goes into further detail about the program structure, examining the requirements for the different divisions.

It also covers numeric and arithmetic fields, operators, and statements.

 Learning Segment 1: Fundamentals

Summary:

This learning segment provides an introduction to COBOL (OS/VS) concepts, including a general description of COBOL and its evolution, program structure, specifications, instructions and other programming considerations, and preliminary coding steps.

Objectives:

• Explain what COBOL is, how it has evolved, and how it's used Describe the four divisions of a COBOL program, their functions, and how they work together Understand the three preliminary steps you must take before beginning to code a COBOL program Use the standard format, rules, and procedures for coding in COBOL

Topics:

• Introduction COBOL Program Structure Specifications and Instructions Preliminary Coding Steps Other Programming Considerations

Learning Segment 2 :Program Structure

Summary:

This learning segment provides an introduction to COBOL (OS/VS) program structure. Users will learn how to code Identification Division, the Configuration and Input-Output sections of Environment Design, as well as SELECT statements.

Objectives:

• Code Identification Division Code the Configuration Section (Environment Design) Code the Input-Output Section (Environment Design) Code SELECT statements

Topics:

• Identification Division Environment Division - Configuration Environment Division - Input-Output SELECT Statement Clauses

Learning Segment 3 : Data Division

Summary:

This learning segment describes the third division of a COBOL program and covers specific coding requirements.

Objectives:

• Explain the purpose of File description (FD) clauses Describe the coding of levels, group items, and elementary items within a data hierarchy structure Code using the reserved word FILLER Use storage areas in the Working-Storage Section

Topics:

• Coding the Data Division File Section Using Program Specifications Elementary Items Working-Storage Section

Learning Segment 4 : Procedure Division

Summary:

This learning segment provides an overview of the use of COBOL (OS/VS) and how to use it to do procedure division.

Objectives:

• Code the Procedure Division Code OPEN statements Code CLOSE statements Code STOP RUN statements Code PERFORM statements Code READ, WRITE, and PROCESS statements Code MOVE statements Code IF statements

Topics:

• Function and Contents The Initial Paragraph The Initial Paragraph Additional Statements Applying the MOVE Statement Conditional Statements The IF Sentence

Learning Segment 5 : Completing Your Program

Summary:

This learning segment is designed to introduce general programming concepts and specific coding requirements for the COBOL programming language.

Objectives:

• Describe and apply READ, WRITE, and DISPLAY statements Apply arithmetic operations ADD, SUBTRACT, DIVIDE, MULTIPLY Use PICTURE clauses Describe the functions of the compiler and utilize the three compiler produced listings Manage JCL procedures in COBOL

Topics:

• Reading Paragraph Writing Paragraph Counting Records Printing Compiling the Program Final Considerations

Learning Segment 6 : Numerics

Summary:

This learning segment explains the four basic arithmetic operations and additional clauses and statements that deal with COBOL arithmetic. Users will learn how to correctly define, store, and perform calculations using numeric items, including decimal and signed numbers.

Objectives:

• Code simple arithmetic operations in COBOL Define decimal number fields and use them in calculations Maintain the sign for numeric fields Use coding options in arithmetic operations

Topics:

• Basic Operations Decimal Numbers Signed Numbers Coding Options

Learning Segment 7 : Arithmetic Statements

Summary:

This learning segment provides information on COBOL (OS/VS) arithmetic statements. Users will learn how to code effective and efficient arithmetic statements.

Objectives:

• Create code using the ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPY and DIVIDE statements Create code using the COMPUTE statement Choose the appropriate coding techniques in your programs Use appropriate storage areas Create code for accurate computations Create efficient code

Topics:

• The ADD Statement 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.