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IBM COBOL Software Development Process
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by IBM
  • Offered by

About

This course is geared towards anyone interested in learning about IBM, COBOL, mainframe computing, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and increasing their knowledge and hands on experience with core concepts and technologies including life cycle and systems analysis concepts, design and structured coding, and a wide variety of topics designed to provide relevant, requisite working knowledge and practical experience.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

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

4 Videos

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

2 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • Lab Checklist

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

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

  • SDLC Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Research the SDLC and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module 2 Introduction and Objectives
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • SDLC in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Programming in COBOL

Steps in a SDLC

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

  • Steps in a SDLC

1 Discussions

  • Research Steps in a SDLC and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Steps in a SDLC
  • Steps in a SDLC in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Application Programming on z/OS

Agile Methodologies

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

  • Agile Methodologies

1 Discussions

  • Research Agile Methodologies and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Agile Methodologies in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • DevOps and IBM Z: You've Come a Long Way

Module 2 Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Graded Quiz

1 External Tool

  • IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP)

1 Peer Review

  • Document the Training Environment

2 Videos

  • Review the Training Environment
  • Module 2 Completed Objectives

IBM Systems Architecture

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

  • IBM Systems Architecture

1 Discussions

  • Research IBM Systems Architecture and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction and Objectives
  • IBM Systems Architecture
  • IBM Systems Architecture in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • IBM Mainframe Bits: Understanding the Platform Hardware

Objectives of Systems Analysis

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

  • Objectives of Systems Analysis

1 Discussions

  • Research Objectives of Systems Analysis and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Objectives of Systems Analysis
  • Objectives of Systems Analysis in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • IBM Z Operations Analytics - Component Overview

Core Areas of Systems Analysis

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

  • Core Areas of Systems Analysis

1 Discussions

  • Research Core Areas of Analysis and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Core Areas of Systems Analysis
  • Core Areas of Analysis in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Top CPU Consuming COBOL Programs

Module 3 Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Graded Quiz

1 External Tool

  • IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP)

1 Peer Review

  • Conduct a System Analysis

1 Videos

  • Module 3 Completed Objectives

Pseudocode

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

  • Pseudocode

1 Discussions

  • Research Pseudocode and Share with the Group

3 Videos

  • Module 4 Introduction and Objectives
  • Pseudcode
  • Pseudocode in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • 7 COBOL Examples with Explanations

Modern Design

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

  • Modern Design

1 Discussions

  • Research Modern Design and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Modern Design
  • Modern Design in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • COBOL Trends

Planning and Unit Testing

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

  • Planning and Unit Testing

1 Discussions

  • Research Planning and Unit Testing and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Planning and Unit Testing
  • Planning and Unit Testing in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Mainframe Testing – Complete Tutorial

Top-Bottom Testing

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

  • Top-Bottom Testing

1 Discussions

  • Research Top-Bottom Testing and Share with the Group

2 Videos

  • Top-Bottom Testing
  • Top-Bottom Testing in Your Reading

1 Readings

  • Difference Between Top-down and Bottom-up Approach

Module 4 Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Graded Quiz

1 External Tool

  • IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP)

1 Peer Review

  • Document the COBOL Code

1 Videos

  • Module 4 Summary

Course Summary

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Final Thoughts

3 Videos

  • Completed Course Objectives
  • Module 5 Summary
  • Congratulations

Auto Summary

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of IBM COBOL and mainframe computing with the "IBM COBOL Software Development Process" course. Ideal for those keen on mastering the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), this foundational course offers in-depth insights into core concepts and technologies crucial to mainframe computing. Under the expert guidance of Coursera instructors, learners will delve into life cycle and systems analysis, design, structured coding, and more. Spanning a substantial 1020 minutes, the course is designed to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Choose from flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional, to best suit your learning needs. Perfect for IT and computer science enthusiasts looking to enhance their skills and understanding in this specialized domain.

Erik Herman
Instructor

Erik Herman