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Computer Programming

Introduction to COBOL Programming

Kick off your COBOL programming journey by writing your first COBOL program. This course covers the basics of COBOL syntax, the structure of a COBOL program, simple data definitions, and displaying output, preparing you for more advanced topics.

COBOL

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6 lessons

29 practices

2 hours

General Programming and Algorithms

Course details

Hello World - Your First Program and its Structure. Simple Display Statement

Preview

Change the Greeting Message

Fix the COBOL Greeting Message

Fix the COBOL Greeting

Filling in the Blanks

Complete the COBOL Program

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