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Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic SpecializationLearnQuest

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

Skills you will gain

About this Specialization

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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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There are 4 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Foundations of Computer Science

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Welcome to Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic. In the course sequence you will learn to write programs that utilize both procedural and object oriented techniques to solve business problems. In the first course in the sequence we will provide you with a solid foundation in the computer science topics that are important to understand when programming Visual Basic. In courses two through four, we will role up our sleeves and start coding in Visual Basic. In these courses you need to have access to a computer that is running Windows, macOS or Linux with the .NET 5 installed. We will show you how to install .NET 5.

Course2

Course 2

Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

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This course is the second course in a series that aims to prepare you for a role working as a programmer. In this course, you will be introduced to the five main concepts in procedural programming: user input, console output, variable declaration and assignment, decision branching and iteration. Labs will allow the students to apply the material in the lectures in simple computer programs designed to re-enforce the material in the lesson. Learners will need to have a local machine with any one of the following operating systems; Windows 7 SP1 or higher, macOS 10.1.13 or higher, or almost any version of Linux from the last several years. The learner will either need to download the free community edition of Visual Studio or the open source .NET Core installation. We will walk you through the process of getting your local environment set up as part of the course.

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Course 3

Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

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This course is the third course in a series that aims to prepare you for a role working as a programmer. In this course, you will be introduced to the four main concepts in programming: Advanced String Operations and Dates, Modeling Classes, Development of Classes and Collections. Labs will allow the students to apply the material in the lectures in simple computer programs designed to re-enforce the material in the lesson. Learners will need to have a local machine with any one of the following operating systems; Windows 7 SP1 or higher, macOS 10.1.13 or higher, or almost any version of Linux from the last several years. The learner will either need to download the free community edition of Visual Studio or the open source .NET Core installation.

Course4

Course 4

Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
Each course is scheduled over 4 weeks, and each week will require 5-8 hours of study.
What background knowledge is necessary?
This specialization is intended for anyone with general computer, applications, and internet knowledge.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Because the skills build on one another, it is recommended to take the courses in order.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No, this is not a university course.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
Upon completion of the specialization, you'll be able to code in Visual Basic.

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