Free Self-Paced Course

Intermediate COBOL: Beyond the Basics

11 Weeks · 339 Pages · Computer Science — Programming Languages

This free, self-paced course provides a structured 11-week syllabus for learning Intermediate COBOL. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 339 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Intermediate COBOL textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.

Modules

339

Pages

Self-Paced

Free

Always Free

Weekly Syllabus

1 Front Matter

2 Part I: Foundations Revisited

3 Part II: Control Flow and Program Design

4 Part III: File Processing Mastery

5 Part IV: Data Manipulation and Strings

6 Part V: Subprograms and Modular Design

7 Part VI: Database and Transaction Processing

8 Part VII: Testing, Debugging, and Quality

9 Part VIII: Enterprise Patterns and Architecture

10 Part IX: Capstones

11 Appendices

How to Use This Syllabus

Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.

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