COBOL Training & Mainframe Training
the RetroCode COBOL Powercamp
The RetroCode COBOL Powercamp is a specialized training program that trains developers in COBOL, mainframe technologies and in dealing with legacy systems.Our goal is to qualify new COBOL developers so that they can safely operate, integrate, and further develop established corporate systems – a skill set that is particularly in demand inbanks, insurance companies, and industrial enterprises.
Process of the RetroCode Powercamps
Our Powercamp for COBOL & Mainframe is the ideal combination of theory and practice.
Fundamentals phase
(2 months, Blended Learning)
COBOL & Mainframe
basic knowledge
In the RetroCode COBOL Powercamp, we teach all core technologies needed for professional work in legacy environments:
- COBOL Introduction– Basics, syntax & modern applications
- IMS Basics– Functionality of the IBM Information Management System
- Z/OS Training– Overview of the IBM Mainframe operating system
- DB2 Basics– Database model, queries & typical applications
- DL/1 Transaction Manager– understanding of transaction management
- IMS access– deepening access to databases & transactions
- SQL for DB2/Oracle– advanced SQL skills for relational systems
Coaching phase
(4 months)
Deepening & practical application
Following this, there will be an intensive supervised practical phase:
- Expansion of COBOL knowledgebased on real legacy scenarios
- Weekly feedback loopsfor continuous development
- Professional support in specific project situationsby our experts
- solid COBOL and mainframe knowledge
- the ability, to manage and further develop legacy systems safely
- the understanding, to systematically connect old and modern IT worlds
- and a qualification that is in high demand in the job market.
Outcome of the RetroCode COBOL Powercamp
Upon completion of the program, participants will have:
„Das RetroCode COBOL Powercamp schafft genau die Expertise, die heute im Markt fehlt – und legt den Grundstein für moderne Legacy-Weiterentwicklung in kritischen Branchen..“
