COBOL Programming Part 2 - Advanced Level Training in Switzerland

  • Learn via: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Price: From €2,990+VAT
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This course is the essential second part of the definitive introduction to COBOL programming that starts with the course 'COBOL Programming Part 1 - Foundation Level'. Introducing programmers with some experience to the more advanced features of COBOL, this course completes the lessons on how to write new programs and how to maintain existing ones.<br>As attendees will be writing testing and debugging actual programs, the use of COBOL logic will be reinforced during this course. The course is taught using a combination of formal classroom sessions and practical exercises, and includes realistic case studies<br><br>As well as public presentations, this course is available for one-company, on-site presentations. When run exclusively for one organisation ,the case studies can be customised to reflect the client's particular environment and work-load.
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Prerequisites

The ability to use TSO/ISPF and an understanding of JCL is expected, along with prior attendance on the course COBOL Programming Part 1 - Foundation Level or equivalent experience.

What You Will Learn

  • code and call COBOL subprograms
  • define and access tables using either subscripts or indexes
  • use the COBOL internal sort facility
  • define and use VSAM files.

Training Outline

COBOL Revision

Table Handling

PERFORM...VARYING and TABLES; two and three dimensional tables; indexed tables: SET, PERFORM... VARYING with indexes, SEARCH; INITIALISING TABLES; OCCURS DEPENDING ON; complex ODO.

Subprograms

CALL statement; LINKAGE SECTION; ENTRY; GOBACK; EXIT PROGRAM; CANCEL; subprogram examples; dynamic CALLs.

VSAM File Handling

RELATIVE and INDEXED FILE-CONTROL entries; VSAM status keys and return codes; READ; WRITE; START; REWRITE; DELETE.

The SORT Facility

SORT FILE description entry; determining SORT success; SORT verb; RELEASE; RETURN.

Miscellaneous COBOL Statements

SET; INSPECT; STRING; UNSTRING; SPECIAL-NAMES paragraph; CURRENCY SIGN and DECIMAL POINT clauses; CLASS clause.

Why Choose Us

Experience live, interactive learning from the comfort of your home or office with Bilginç IT Academy's Online Instructor-Led COBOL Programming Part 2 - Advanced Level Training in Switzerland. Engage directly with expert trainers in a virtual environment that mirrors the energy and schedule of a physical classroom.

  • Live Sessions: Join scheduled classes with a live instructor and other delegates in real-time.
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Immerse yourself in our most sought-after learning style for COBOL Programming Part 2 - Advanced Level Training in Switzerland. Our hand-picked classroom venues in Switzerland offer an invaluable human touch, providing a focused and interactive environment for professional growth.

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Streamline your organization's training requirements with Bilginc IT Academy’s Onsite COBOL Programming Part 2 - Advanced Level Training in Switzerland. Experience expert-led learning at your own business premises, tailored to your corporate goals.

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Available Training Dates

Join our public courses in our Switzerland facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
08 April 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
22 April 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
12 Mai 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
02 Juni 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
06 Juni 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
07 Juni 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
15 Juni 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT
23 Juli 2026 (5 Days)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern €2,990 +VAT

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