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Open Mainframe COBOL course - worth the time?

Started by Priya • user4 replies414 viewsLast activity 3 months ago

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Priya

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Posted: 06/14/2026, 11:17 AM

Coming from a bootcamp background. Saw the Open Mainframe Project COBOL course mentioned in a few places. Is it enough to be useful on a real job or just a taste?

Applying for junior mainframe roles and trying to prioritize what to learn first.

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Marcus

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Posted: 06/14/2026, 02:17 PM

Did the labs last year. Good for syntax and z/OS navigation. You still need JCL and something online like CICS or DB2 to sound credible in interviews.

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Marty

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Posted: 06/14/2026, 10:17 PM

Better than youtube randomness. Not a substitute for a mentor on your first compile proc.

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Priya

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Posted: 06/16/2026, 03:17 PM

Started it. The z/OS lab access alone was worth signing up.

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