RPG IV Programming Training

Summary:

This online training series introduces the users to RPG IV, the popular AS/400 and iSeries programming language. The users will learn about the history of the language, RPG IV specifications, file access and manipulation. After completing the courses in this series, the users will be able to write RPG IV programs using structured design and modular programming concepts.

This RPG IV Programming online training series provides 38 hours of self-paced courseware. This web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access to all of the following lessons:

1 . Introduction to RPG
2 . Getting Started with RPG
3 . Defining Data
4 . Arithmetic Operations
5 . Flow of Control
6 . Externally Described Files
7 . File Access and Record Manipulation
8 . Interactive Applications
9 . Tables and Arrays
10 . Modular Programming
11 . Advanced Data Definition
12 . Advanced Techniques
13 . Maintaining the Past

Lesson Detail:

Introduction to RPG
This course provides an overview of the RPG programming language and general programming concepts needed to begin learning to program in RPG IV.

History of RPG
Variables and Data
Programming
Beginning Program Entry
Completing Program Entry and Testing

Getting Started with RPG
This course shows users how to write simple programs in RPG IV.

Program File Specifications
Program Input Specifications
Program Output Specifications
Program Calculation Specifications
RPG IV Output Editing

Defining Data
This course shows users how to define work fields, data structures, and other data items in RPG IV programs.

Definition Specifications
Data Types and Constants
Data Structures

Arithmetic Operations
This course shows users how to perform arithmetic calculations in RPG IV programs.

Numbers and Arithmetic
Defining Field Sizes
Example Program
Assignment and Conversion
Functions, Operations, and Indicators

Flow of Control
This course shows users how to write programs in RPG IV using top-down, structured design.

Structured Program Design
SELECT and Iteration
Early Exits and Subroutines
Creating a Report with Subtotals

Externally Described Files
This course shows users how to write programs in RPG IV to access AS/400 database files.

Physical Files
Logical Files
Creating and Using Database Files
Printer Files

File Access and Record Manipulation
This course shows users how to read, write, and update records in RPG IV programs.

Sequential Input Access
Random Input Access
Output Access
Handling I/O Errors

Interactive Applications
This course shows users how to define display files and how to use them to develop interactive applications.

Display Files
DDS Keywords
Data Validation and Indicators
File Maintenance

Tables and Arrays
This course shows users how to create, store, and access tables, and how to define and use arrays.

Using Tables
Using Related Tables
Defining Arrays
Accessing Array Data

Modular Programming
This course shows users how RPG IV programs can communicate with one another by passing data values.

Introduction to Modular Programming
Data and Procedures
Prototypes and APIs
Data Areas

Advanced Data Definition
This course shows users how to use a number of advanced RPG IV features to define data in ways that facilitate data manipulation.

Data Types
LIKE and Data Structures
More Data Structures
Field Inspection
Character Field Inspection
Field Character Manipulation

Advanced Techniques
This course shows users how to write RPG IV programs that use subfiles and online help.

Interactive Programs
Loading the Subfile a Page at a Time
Using Subfiles

Maintaining the Past
This course shows users how to recognize features and operations used extensively in earlier versions of RPG that are now considered obsolete but still supported.

RPG III Differences
More RPG III Differences
RPG II Initial Look
RPG II Differences
More RPG II Differences

Certification:
RPG IV Programming

Audience:
This online training series is for programmers who will be writing programs in RPG IV.

Features:

Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises.
Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
Supplied sample files include sample documents, application files, programs, and programming code that enable learners to practice with these files, enhancing the learning experience.
A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Technical Requirements:

Internet connection
Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
JavaScript must be enabled.

What You Get:

You will receive Unlimited Access to all of the RPG IV Programming training tutorials listed above. Your online training courses will be available from anywhere you have internet access.This e-learning series includes all of the online training tutorials listed and is provided in an interactive, self-paced format. Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 1 year unlimited access (1 user), include a variety of features and qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit.

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RPG IV Programming Online Training Series

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