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Pacta Cobol Network

Pacta Cobol Network is a collaborative project to bring COBOL back to the core of modern systems. We aim to document, teach, and innovate around this essential professional language.

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Knowledge Base

Access a living, collaborative documentation on COBOL, TSO, JCL, DB2, and more.

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Accessible Training

Progress at your own pace with structured courses, practical workshops, and videos.

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Community of Enthusiasts

Join a supportive network, ask questions, find a mentor or a mission.

Our Courses

COBOL Discovery
1 hour to learn the basics

History, news, career opportunities, usefulness, basic code concepts.

  • Introduction to COBOL
  • Historical context
  • Syntax and structure
  • Your first “Hello COBOL” program
  • Tools and environments
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COBOL: 24H Introduction
Core COBOL fundamentals

Module 1 content with extensive code examples.

  • Core programming concepts
  • Data structures
  • Control structures
  • File handling
  • Coding best practices
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COBOL: Advanced Skills in 30 Days
Mainframe approach & advanced modules

Module 2 content, mainframe integration, and more examples.

  • Modular programming
  • Mainframe interfacing
  • Performance optimization
  • Working with DB2
  • Advanced debugging
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Advantages

  • Content in French, with browser translation available
  • Built in audio for listening
  • Animations, quizzes, demos, and downloadable code
  • One year access to updates
  • Active support and community

An Open Project for Everyone

We welcome COBOL enthusiasts, retirees, young developers, instructors, partners, and sponsors. Help us document, teach, code, or fund this project.

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Contact

📧 cobol@pacta.com

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