Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course introduces terms and command formats needed to code CICS programs using COBOL as the native language.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Use CICS terms and commands
Recognize CICS programming considerations
Distinguish components of CICS commands
Identify the COBOL interface
Describe the compilation process
Plan by the compiler requirements
Manage data interfaces
Explain file handling
Recognize data storage
Use CICS storage
Explain system information
Use system information

Topics: 
CICS Terms and Commands
Components of CICS Commands
The Compilation Process
Data Interfaces
Data Storage
System Information

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.