Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic Specialization

Learn to program in Visual Basic. Master concepts and strategies and begin programming in Visual Basic

Instructor: Aspen Olmsted

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

from 115 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

This specialization is for anyone interested in learning more about computer programming, including the fundamental computer science knowledge and skills required for work in this field. Through 4 courses in this Specialization, you'll develop a foundation in the fundamentals of programming, including knowledge and skills essential for a career in information technology and data science.

You'll use your own computer to install and configure Visual Basic, and after the course you'll be ready to continue working with your new Visual Basic skills!

Applied Learning Project

Learners will use new skills in various programming assignments designed to help you master the most used features of Visual Basic. Each programming assignment includes a video solution to ensure that you completely understand the concepts and are able to complete the tasks.

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Specialization - 4 course series

You'll use your own computer to install and configure Visual Basic, and after the course you'll be ready to continue working with your new Visual Basic skills!

Applied Learning Project

Foundations of Computer Science

Course 1 16 hours

What you'll learn

Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
Develop computer programs that utilize collections of variables to solve business and mathematical problems
Model Object Oriented Programs with UML class diagrams

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Science

Category: Computer Architecture

Category: SQL

Category: Cloud Computing

Category: Algorithms

Category: Computer Hardware

Category: Network Protocols

Category: Analysis

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Databases

Category: Database Management

Category: Software Development

Category: System Software

Category: Relational Databases

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Network Security

Category: Debugging

Category: Computer Networking

Category: Automation

Category: Visual Basic (Programming Language)

Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

Course 2 28 hours

What you'll learn

Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Visual Basic (Programming Language)

Category: Cross Platform Development

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Microsoft Development Tools

Category: Application Development

Category: Development Environment

Category: Software Development

Category: Programming Principles

Category: .NET Framework

Category: Integrated Development Environments

Category: Debugging

Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

Course 3 28 hours

What you'll learn

Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Visual Basic (Programming Language)

Category: Unified Modeling Language

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Data Structures

Category: Object Oriented Design

Category: Data Modeling

Category: Program Development

Category: Microsoft Visual Studio

Category: .NET Framework

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Programming Principles

Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

Course 4 23 hours

What you'll learn

Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Visual Basic (Programming Language)

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Unified Modeling Language

Category: File I/O

Category: Software Engineering

Category: Microsoft Development Tools

Category: .NET Framework

Category: Object Oriented Design

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Data Modeling

Category: Data Structures

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