CICS COBOL Programming: Command Level Application Development Training (V010020G)
The IBM CICS COBOL Programming: Command Level Application Development Training (V010020G) equips application developers and analysts with skills to design, code, and debug command-level CICS programs for z/OS environments. Targeting professionals transitioning from batch COBOL or maintaining legacy systems, it addresses the critical industry need for mainframe modernization—over 70% of Fortune 500 companies still rely on CICS for core transaction processing.
This course prepares learners for the IBM Certified Application Developer – CICS Transaction Server V5.2 for z/OS certification, using official vendor-authorized courseware. Koenig Solutions provides 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on practice with CICS Explorer, CEDF debugging, and BMS mapping, leading to confident deployment of scalable, pseudo-conversational applications in enterprise IT environments.
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Course Overview
The IBM CICS COBOL Programming: Command Level Application Development Training (V010020G) is designed for application developers, mainframe programmers, and systems analysts who need to design, code, and debug CICS command-level applications in enterprise environments. This intermediate-level course equips professionals with the skills to build robust transaction processing systems using COBOL within IBM’s CICS Transaction Server environment. It serves as a critical pathway for those preparing for the IBM Certified Application Developer - CICS Transaction Server V5.2 for z/OS certification. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies still relying on mainframe systems for core transaction processing, expertise in CICS COBOL remains in high demand across banking, insurance, and government sectors.
Participants engage with key IBM technologies including CICS Transaction Server v6.1, Basic Mapping Support (BMS), CICS Execution Diagnostic Facility (CEDF), CICS Enhanced Command Interpreter (CECI), File Control, and Temporary Storage. The hands-on lab environment provides access to a live CICS/TS system where students configure and deploy real-world applications. Learners build a complete pseudo-conversational CICS application from scratch, coding BMS maps for 3270 terminal interfaces, implementing file handling routines, and integrating error handling and recovery logic. A key project involves enhancing the Worldwide Books Online case study application by adding transaction integrity, debugging via CEDF, and linking programs using XCTL and LINK commands—all within an interactive z/OS-based lab platform.
This training directly prepares candidates for the IBM Certified Application Developer - CICS Transaction Server V5.2 for z/OS credential, a globally recognized certification that validates core mainframe development competencies. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 15–20%, with senior CICS developers earning between $95,000 and $130,000 annually in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official IBM courseware, and optional 1-on-1 mentoring, ensuring personalized mastery. Graduates emerge ready to lead legacy modernization initiatives, support mission-critical banking transactions, or advance into full-stack mainframe architecture roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Proficiency in COBOL programming within a batch processing environment
- Familiarity with TSO/ISPF and JCL for mainframe task management
- Basic knowledge of CICS fundamentals as outlined in IBM CICS V5 Fundamentals (WM851G)
- Hands-on experience with mainframe operating system platforms
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of CICS COBOL Programming: Command Level Application Development Training (V010020G) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CICS COBOL Programming: Command Level Application Development Training (V010020G) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Mainframe COBOL Developer
- CICS Application Developer
- Mainframe Systems Programmer
- COBOL CICS Programmer
- Senior Mainframe Developer
- Mainframe Application Analyst
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