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Frank Y. Valley Stream, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank Y.
120/hour

Science, Math and Computer Programming Tutor

I have taken COBOL as an undergraduate and I have worked as a software developer for 25 years. I have written COBOL programs while working for a bank.

4.8 (102)
120/hour
593 hours tutoring

I have taken COBOL as an undergraduate and I have worked as a software developer for 25 years. I have written COBOL programs while working for a bank.

Don H. Worcester, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Don H.
39/hour

Math Tutor Who Makes Students "Understand The Concept"

I took COBOL programming in college in route to getting a Master's Degree in Computer Info Systems in 1985. I've since had roughly 30 years experience as a Senior Programmer Analyst using COBOL I, COBOL II, and...

4.9 (142)
39/hour
325 hours tutoring

I took COBOL programming in college in route to getting a Master's Degree in Computer Info Systems in 1985. I've since had roughly 30 years experience as a Senior Programmer Analyst using COBOL I, COBOL II, and...

Rodrigo A. North Arlington, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rodrigo A.
90/hour

COBOL Experience

As a seasoned COBOL developer, I bring deep knowledge of this classic language, from its syntax and data structures to file handling and debugging. Whether you need to maintain existing COBOL applications or want to learn its...

4.9 (494)
90/hour
2,363 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a seasoned COBOL developer, I bring deep knowledge of this classic language, from its syntax and data structures to file handling and debugging. Whether you need to maintain existing COBOL applications or want to learn its...

Bill M. Overland Park, KS, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bill M.
80/hour

Doctor of Education, specializing in Artificial Intelligence.

I was a COBOL programmer for 15 years and have taught COBOL at Avila University for more than 5 years.

4.9 (1110)
80/hour
3,449 hours tutoring

I was a COBOL programmer for 15 years and have taught COBOL at Avila University for more than 5 years.

David F. North Olmsted, OH, available for online & in-person tutoring
David F.
40/hour

Decades of COBOL experience, largely on mid-sized systems

I have a career that spans 40 years in IT development, all of it in COBOL, along with the related control and scripting languages specific to the platforms housing the COBOL applications. My experience has largely been on mid-sized...

5.0 (1)
40/hour
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a career that spans 40 years in IT development, all of it in COBOL, along with the related control and scripting languages specific to the platforms housing the COBOL applications. My experience has largely been on mid-sized...

Spencer D. Marstons Mills, MA, available for online tutoring
Spencer D.
98/hour

COBOL Expert | Experienced Programmer with Industry Knowledge

I'm Spencer, a COBOL expert with hands-on experience in both programming and problem-solving within real-world applications. I have a strong background in legacy systems, understanding the intricacies of COBOL and its role in...

4.9 (252)
98/hour
1,176 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Spencer’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

I'm Spencer, a COBOL expert with hands-on experience in both programming and problem-solving within real-world applications. I have a strong background in legacy systems, understanding the intricacies of COBOL and its role in...

Roberto A. Burke, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Roberto A.
70/hour

COBOL and other languages developer

I had worked in several companies in Italy (even in a company I set up) as software developer and analyst using COBOL, BASIC, RPGII in Unix, DOS, and Windows OS. I designed, developed, and supported business software applications. I taught...

5.0 (630)
70/hour
2,112 hours tutoring

I had worked in several companies in Italy (even in a company I set up) as software developer and analyst using COBOL, BASIC, RPGII in Unix, DOS, and Windows OS. I designed, developed, and supported business software applications. I taught...

Seth M. Mcminnville, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Seth M.
39/hour

Decades of Experience in Server and Network Design and Administration

I can operate nearly any common software program, and have used many programming and scripting languages, including Assembly, Basic (various versions), Cobol, Comol, Python, Fortran, Java, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, C, C#, C++, AppleScript,...

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5.0 (2106)
39/hour
7,513 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Seth’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I can operate nearly any common software program, and have used many programming and scripting languages, including Assembly, Basic (various versions), Cobol, Comol, Python, Fortran, Java, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, C, C#, C++, AppleScript,...

David P. Vineland, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
David P.
20/hour

Computer Language & Architecture Tutor

I am familiar with computer architectures, technologies, peripherals, processors, storage, operating systems, networks, protocols and most major modern programming languages: Fortran, COBOL, PL/1, Pacsal, C, C++, JAVA, PERL, shell and...

4.8 (825)
20/hour
3,638 hours tutoring

I am familiar with computer architectures, technologies, peripherals, processors, storage, operating systems, networks, protocols and most major modern programming languages: Fortran, COBOL, PL/1, Pacsal, C, C++, JAVA, PERL, shell and...

Armin S. Phoenix, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Armin S.
50/hour

Math, Science And German Tutor

My education includes completion of the highest tier of the German secondary school system, with concentrations in mathematics and physics, followed by a degree in Computer Science/COBOL Programming from the Control Data Institute in...

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5.0 (2657)
50/hour
7,412 hours tutoring

My education includes completion of the highest tier of the German secondary school system, with concentrations in mathematics and physics, followed by a degree in Computer Science/COBOL Programming from the Control Data Institute in...

Dr G. Englewood, CO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr G.
75/hour

Phenomenally Great Tutor & Academic Coach in Science, Math & CS

I have been programming computers for over 40 years, including advanced software development. Languages include C, Java, scripting (various), Visual BASIC, Matlab, Pascal, LISP, FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, Assembly & Machine languages for...

5.0 (349)
75/hour
2,038 hours tutoring

I have been programming computers for over 40 years, including advanced software development. Languages include C, Java, scripting (various), Visual BASIC, Matlab, Pascal, LISP, FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, Assembly & Machine languages for...

Raymond D. San Antonio, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raymond D.
50/hour

Retired, But Enjoy Passing on Math and Computer Knowledge

After a few years, I wanted to do something different, so I joined the Army as a Mathematician/Statistician, but most of the work that I did was writing programs in FORTRAN and Basic. I became an officer and went on to learn COBOL and...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

After a few years, I wanted to do something different, so I joined the Army as a Mathematician/Statistician, but most of the work that I did was writing programs in FORTRAN and Basic. I became an officer and went on to learn COBOL and...

Carter A. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carter A.
36/hour

Experienced software developer / computer programmer

I learned computer programming in 1961 and have been a professional software developer since 1982. I have programmed in assembler, Basic, C, C++, Cobol, Fortran, Java, SQL and other languages long forgotten. I now tutor in C, C++, Java and...

4.8 (791)
36/hour
4,089 hours tutoring

I learned computer programming in 1961 and have been a professional software developer since 1982. I have programmed in assembler, Basic, C, C++, Cobol, Fortran, Java, SQL and other languages long forgotten. I now tutor in C, C++, Java and...

Kirk H. Littleton, CO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kirk H.
50/hour

Kirk Hutchinson

My professional experience is in software engineering for over 19 years. I have used C, C++, Fortran (various dialects), COBOL, SYMPL, and various assemblers.

4.8 (25)
50/hour
100 hours tutoring

My professional experience is in software engineering for over 19 years. I have used C, C++, Fortran (various dialects), COBOL, SYMPL, and various assemblers.

Jafar H. Panorama City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jafar H.
52/hour

Computer/Math Tutor With 30 years Experience

I wrote my first computer program in 1968 and had been working in the field since then. I have coded in numerous programming languages including FORTRAN, COBOL, PL/1, Algol, Pascal, C, APL, SIMULA, GMAP, LISP, C++, C#, Java, UNIX...

4.7 (3)
52/hour
5 hours tutoring

I wrote my first computer program in 1968 and had been working in the field since then. I have coded in numerous programming languages including FORTRAN, COBOL, PL/1, Algol, Pascal, C, APL, SIMULA, GMAP, LISP, C++, C#, Java, UNIX...

Adam R. Troy, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam R.
35/hour

Software Developer with 20 years experience

...developer in a business environment for a number of years. I have experience writing code in C#, Python, PHP, HTML, and COBOL. This includes coding but also project management and design. I had to get requirements from business users and implement...

5.0 (15)
35/hour
33 hours tutoring

...developer in a business environment for a number of years. I have experience writing code in C#, Python, PHP, HTML, and COBOL. This includes coding but also project management and design. I had to get requirements from business users and implement...

Giovanna Q. Long Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Giovanna Q.
40/hour

4 Years of College Mentoring, Developing Personalized Study Strategies

With four years of experience mentoring and tutoring college students through my university’s Honors Program, I have helped students develop effective strategies for academic success. Through my own academic journey, I have researched and...

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5.0 (25)
40/hour
108 hours tutoring

With four years of experience mentoring and tutoring college students through my university’s Honors Program, I have helped students develop effective strategies for academic success. Through my own academic journey, I have researched and...

Victor P. Austin, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Victor P.
80/hour

LET A SURGEON WHO LOVES TEACHING BRINGS SCIENCE TO LIFE FOR YOU!

...Scotland and Ireland). Study skills are usually learned by much trial and error which can be awfully time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes downright discouraging. I can can put my many years of learned study skills to good use - and to the...

5.0 (869)
80/hour
3,517 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...Scotland and Ireland). Study skills are usually learned by much trial and error which can be awfully time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes downright discouraging. I can can put my many years of learned study skills to good use - and to the...

Ann K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ann K.
150/hour

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Study Skills

I help students develop practical, personalized study strategies that improve retention, organization, and independent learning. My approach combines time management tools, active reading techniques, and note-taking methods tailored to each...

5.0 (165)
150/hour
1,455 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help students develop practical, personalized study strategies that improve retention, organization, and independent learning. My approach combines time management tools, active reading techniques, and note-taking methods tailored to each...

Aleza W. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aleza W.
80/hour

Neurodivergent-Friendly Tutor | Study Skills & Motivation Expert

I hold a PhD in Psychology, with research and peer-reviewed publications focused on study skills and academic motivation. That academic foundation directly informs how I coach — I bring evidence-based strategies to every session, grounded...

5.0 (5)
80/hour
66 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD in Psychology, with research and peer-reviewed publications focused on study skills and academic motivation. That academic foundation directly informs how I coach — I bring evidence-based strategies to every session, grounded...

David F. L. Middletown, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David F. L.
137/hour

Study Skills Coach | Physician Who Mastered Medical School Workloads

Dr. David is a licensed physician and certified teacher who knows what it takes to master huge volumes of material efficiently. He teaches evidence-based techniques like active recall, spaced repetition, and mnemonics, builds personalized study...

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5.0 (152)
137/hour
1,276 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Dr. David is a licensed physician and certified teacher who knows what it takes to master huge volumes of material efficiently. He teaches evidence-based techniques like active recall, spaced repetition, and mnemonics, builds personalized study...

D. R. Boerne, TX, available for online tutoring
D. R.
55/hour

Writing, Study skills and Exam taking skills - all levels.

I tutor study skills, and organization as well as test taking skills, essay writing methods and memorization skills. These are important skills to develop for success through both academic and career life.

5.0 (962)
55/hour
2,982 hours tutoring

I tutor study skills, and organization as well as test taking skills, essay writing methods and memorization skills. These are important skills to develop for success through both academic and career life.

Mary S. Oceanside, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mary S.
70/hour

Study Skills Tutor

My graduate and credential work introduced me to learning styles and study skills. I have been using them in my teaching and tutoring practices for over twenty years with great success.

5.0 (1180)
70/hour
3,828 hours tutoring

My graduate and credential work introduced me to learning styles and study skills. I have been using them in my teaching and tutoring practices for over twenty years with great success.

Chae B. Greensboro, NC, available for online tutoring
Chae B.
55/hour

Licensed K-12 Teacher

I have taught study skills among other academic topics for ages 5-20 for upward of 11 years. I work with students to determine specific methods that will help them retain the information, and build their confidence to truly put their...

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5.0 (386)
55/hour
1,954 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Chae’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

I have taught study skills among other academic topics for ages 5-20 for upward of 11 years. I work with students to determine specific methods that will help them retain the information, and build their confidence to truly put their...

Daniel T. Laguna Niguel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel T.
74/hour

Educate. Encourage. Empower. Math & Science Specialist

My goal is to supply students with the tools they need to become self-sufficient and better independent learners. Good study skills start with having a plan and strong organization. I show students how to keep organized binders so that they...

5.0 (500)
74/hour
2,156 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on Daniel’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

My goal is to supply students with the tools they need to become self-sufficient and better independent learners. Good study skills start with having a plan and strong organization. I show students how to keep organized binders so that they...

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About COBOL

On Wyzant, learners can find expert tutors to help them understand COBOL, a high-level programming language created in 1959. This widespread business-oriented language is still used today for critical applications like financial processing, data management on mainframes, and systems in banking, insurance, and government. With personalized tutoring, students can learn COBOL’s structure, including its four divisions (Identification, Environment, Data, Procedure), and gain hands-on experience with modern standards that support cloud and web integration.

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a verbose, English-like programming language known for its readability, robustness, and maintainability. It handles large-scale business transactions and file processing with ease. Although it is structured into four divisions and uses self-documenting syntax like “MOVE X TO Y,” it remains a powerful tool for managing complex business logic and data-driven applications. COBOL has evolved to include modern features such as object-oriented programming and web-connected processing, ensuring its relevance in contemporary computing.

Wyzant connects learners with experienced instructors who provide personalized lessons designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and develop practical skills. Whether starting from scratch or seeking mastery, students can access flexible online or in-person sessions, structured curriculum, and supportive feedback-all tailored to accelerate progress. With expert tutoring, learners can explore COBOL fundamentals and advanced concepts at their own pace, gaining the knowledge and experience to succeed in today’s business and technology environments.

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