Master COBOL testing and debugging through hands-on experience with IBM z/OS tools and methodologies, enhancing your skills for mainframe development.
Master COBOL testing and debugging through hands-on experience with IBM z/OS tools and methodologies, enhancing your skills for mainframe development.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full IBM Mainframe Developer Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify and resolve common COBOL runtime errors
Understand and use file status codes effectively
Implement mainframe unit testing practices
Master COBOL debugging tools and techniques
Apply test-driven development methodology
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.28 Hours PreRecorded video
12 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on testing and debugging COBOL programs in a mainframe environment. Students learn to identify and resolve common COBOL errors, understand file status codes, and master debugging techniques using IBM z/OS Debugger. The curriculum covers unit testing, test-driven development (TDD), and compile options. Through hands-on labs using the IBM Remote Lab Platform, learners gain practical experience in detecting, diagnosing, and eliminating bugs in COBOL applications.
Welcome to IBM COBOL - Basic Testing and Debugging
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Common COBOL Errors
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Testing
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Debugging
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Congratulations on Completing to IBM COBOL - Basic Testing and Debugging
Module 5 · 10 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Technical Trainer and Data Analytics Expert
Erik Herman serves as a certified technical trainer and data analytics professional, bringing a unique combination of technical expertise and educational background. His credentials include CompTIA CTT+ certification, Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) designation, and IBM business and financial analytics certification. As a self-described "data nerd" with an English degree, he brings a distinctive perspective to technical education, combining analytical rigor with effective communication skills. His professional experience spans software training, consulting, curriculum development for higher education, trade publishing, market research, and sales. As an instructional designer and e-learning specialist, he develops comprehensive technical courses, particularly focusing on IBM mainframe technologies, data analysis, and cloud computing fundamentals.
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