Learn to program in Cobol

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Pacta Cobol Network

We no longer learn to program in Cobol, even though it is a programming language that is still widely used around the world. Pacta Learning offers affordable and accessible online training modules to help you learn Cobol easily.

Our Training

Couverture du livre Découverte de COBOL - formation Cobol
Discovering COBOL
1 hour to learn the basics

History, current events, uses, usefulness, and coding basics.

  • Introduction to the COBOL language
  • History and context
  • Syntax and structure
  • First "Hello COBOL" program
  • Tools and environments
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Couverture du livre Découverte de COBOL - formation Cobol en 24H
COBOL: 24-Hour Introduction
COBOL Basics

The contents of Module 1, plus many more code examples.

  • Fundamental Concepts
  • Data Structures
  • Flow Controls
  • File Management
  • Good Coding Practices
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Couverture du livre Découverte de COBOL - formation Cobol en 30 jours
COBOL: Advanced Skills in 30 Days
Mainframe Approach and Advanced Modules

The contents of Module 2, Mainframe Approach, with even more examples.

  • Modular Programming
  • Mainframe Interfacing
  • Performance Optimization
  • Using DB2
  • Advanced Debugging
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The Benefits

  • Content in French, which you can translate into your language using your browser
  • Embedded audio for listening on certain browsers
  • Animations, quizzes, demos, and codes to download
  • Access to updates for one year
  • Support and active community
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Knowledge Base

Access lively and collaborative documentation on COBOL, TSO, JCL, DB2, and much more.

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Accessible Training

Progress at your own pace thanks to educational paths, practical workshops, and videos.

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Network of Enthusiasts

Participate in a supportive community, ask your Questions, find a mentor or a mission.

A project open to all contributions

We need enthusiasts, retired COBOL users, curious young developers, trainers, partners, sponsors... You can help us document, train, code, or fund this project.

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Contact

📧 cobol@pacta.com

Also join us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or our upcoming forum dedicated to COBOL.

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