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IBM COBOL Software Development Practices
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by IBM
  • Offered by

About

This course is aimed at anybody interested in COBOL or or software development. In this course, you will be introduced to core practices, systems, and methodologies associated with IBM COBOL software development. You will learn about COBOL as a self-documenting language. You will review working with existing coding. This course also covers quality assurance (QA), technical support and project management.

Modules

Welcome to the Course

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP)

1 Discussions

  • Who Are You, How Are You, Where Are You?

3 Videos

  • Course Introduction and Objectives
  • Course Modules
  • Get Familiar with the Skytap Lab Environment

3 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • Lab Checklist
  • Hands-On Lab: Launch and Logon to the Virtual Machine (VM)

COBOL as a Self-Documenting Language

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • COBOL as a Self-Documenting Language

1 Discussions

  • Research COBOL as a Self-Documenting Language and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module 2 Introduction and Objectives
  • COBOL as a Self-Documenting Language
  • COBOL as a Self-Documenting Language in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Self-Documenting Code is (Mostly) Nonsense

Documentation Usage and Audience

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Documentation Usage and Audience

1 Discussions

  • Research Documentation Usage and Audience and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Documentation Usage and Audience
  • Documentation Usage and Audience in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • COBOL Programming Standards

Documenting the Un-Documented

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Documenting the Un-Documented

1 Discussions

  • Research Documenting the Un-Documented and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Documenting the Un-Documented
  • Documenting the Un-Documented in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • COBOL Modernization Roadmap: Patience, Software, and Integrations

Module 2 Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Graded Quiz

1 Videos

  • Module 2 Completed Objectives

Identify Changes

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Identify Changes

1 Discussions

  • Research Identifying Changes and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction and Objectives
  • Identify Changes

1 Readings

  • How to Properly Test and Debug COBOL Programs You’re Migrating

Decide How Much to Change

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Decide How Much to Change

1 Discussions

  • Research: Decide How Much to Change and Share with the Group

1 Videos

  • Decide How Much to Change

1 Readings

  • COBOL Code Review Rules

Analyze Existing Code with Modern Tools

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Analyze Existing Code with Modern Tools

1 External Tool

  • Hands-On: Access the Mainframe

1 Discussions

  • Research Analyze Existing Code with Modern Tools and Share with the Group

1 Videos

  • Analyze Existing Code with Modern Tools

2 Readings

  • Code Review for COBOL
  • Go Hands-On Mainframe!

Module 3 Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Graded Quiz

1 External Tool

  • IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP)

1 Videos

  • Module 3 Completed Objectives

2 Readings

  • Hands-On Lab: Access the Mainframe with TSO and ISPF
  • Self-Guided Lab (Optional) – ISPF Tutorial

Managing Bugs

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Managing Bugs

1 Discussions

  • Research Managing Bugs and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module 4 Introduction and Objectives
  • Managing Bugs
  • Managing Bugs in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • The Cost of Fixing COBOL Bugs

Ticketing Systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ticketing Systems

1 Discussions

  • Research Ticketing Systems and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Ticketing Systems
  • Ticketing Systems in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • IBM Control Desk

Technical Support

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Technical Support

1 Discussions

  • Research Technical Support and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Technical Support
  • Technical Support in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Navigating IBM COBOL 4.2 End of Support Waters: Chart a Course to Benefit Your Business

Module 4 Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Graded Quiz

1 External Tool

  • IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP)

1 Videos

  • Module 4 Completed Objectives

1 Readings

  • Hands-On Lab: Review Existing Code and Data Sets

Project Management Concepts

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Project Management Concepts

1 Discussions

  • Research Project Management Concepts and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module 5 Introduction and Objectives
  • Project Management Concepts
  • Project Management Concepts in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • The Agile Method: Everything You Need to Know

Agile and Scrum Project Management Concepts

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Agile and Scrum Project Management Concepts

1 Discussions

  • Research Agile and Scrum Project Management Concepts and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Agile and Scrum Project Management Concepts
  • Agile and Scrum Project Management Concepts in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Agile in a COBOL World

Project Management Core Competencies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Project Management Core Competencies

1 Discussions

  • Research Project Management Core Competencies and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Project Management Core Competencies
  • Project Management Core Competencies in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • The Art of Project Management

Module 5 Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5 Graded Quiz

1 Videos

  • Module 5 Completed Objectives

Module 6 Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Final Comments

2 Videos

  • Completed Course Objectives
  • Group Discussion

Auto Summary

Explore IBM COBOL Software Development Practices, an IT & Computer Science course on Coursera. Led by expert instructors, this foundational course delves into core practices, systems, and methodologies of IBM COBOL, covering quality assurance, technical support, and project management. Ideal for anyone interested in COBOL or software development, the course spans 1080 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for beginners aiming to master COBOL as a self-documenting language and improve their coding skills.

Erik Herman
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Erik Herman