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IBM COBOL Software Development Process (Coursera)

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IBM COBOL Software Development Process (Coursera)

This course is geared towards anyone interested in learning about IBM, COBOL, mainframe computing, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and increasing their knowledge and hands on experience with core concepts and technologies including life cycle and systems analysis concepts, design and structured coding, and a wide variety of topics designed to provide relevant, requisite working knowledge and practical experience.

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Course 7 of 7 in the IBM Mainframe Developer.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Welcome to IBM COBOL - Software Development Process
In this module, we will welcome everyone to the course, present the course objectives, and introduce ourselves to the class.
Lifecycle Concepts
In this module, we'll describe life cycle concepts associated with IBM COBOL and IBM z/OS environments, including the software development lifecycle (SDLC), the phases of a SDLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

WEEK 2
Systems Analysis Concepts
In this module, we'll define systems analysis concepts associated with COBOL and IBM z/OS environments, including core areas of analysis, objectives of system analysis, and IBM systems architectures.

WEEK 3
Design And Structured Coding
In the fourth module of this course, we will identify design and structured coding concepts associated with COBOL and IBM z/OS environments, including: pseudocode, modern design, planning and unit testing, and top-bottom testing.
Congratulations on Completing IBM COBOL - Software Development Process
In this module, we will congratulate everyone for completing the course, present the completed course objectives, and define other pertinent course details and next steps.

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