COBOL Programming with VSCode

Professor Tak Auyeung of American River College, said it beautifully, “A programming language is not a fashion statement” it is used for a purpose. Whether it is to add new features, modify logic, create APIs to integrate it into other applications, or implement modern development practices, businesses around the world need application developers who know COBOL. This course introduces Enterprise COBOL programming on IBM Z using Visual Studio Code and modern development tools. Learners build a solid foundation in COBOL program structure, data definitions, arithmetic processing, conditional logic, file handling, and intrinsic functions. The course also introduces real-world practices such as program compilation, debugging, ABEND analysis, performance-aware coding, unit testing, and basic CI/CD concepts. Hands-on labs reinforce learning through practical problem-solving and testing exercises. On successful completion of this course, learners are eligible to earn the COBOL Programming with VSCode badge.