Visual Basic Computer Programming

Microsoft Certified Visual Basic.net Computer Programming

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Course Details

Grow to be a proficient computer programmer, and get complete training in the latest version of Visual Basic

This is the ideal opportunity to earn top money and enjoy a new career building the next generation of Microsoft Windows and Web applications.

The Visual Basic Computer Programming course is designed to provide you with all the skills required for a fantastic future as a qualified VB.net computer programmer.  Whilst a foundation in programming would be useful, it’s not essential.  The course gives you a thorough introduction to programming concepts.  Doing the VB programming course is the perfect way to learn one of the easiest and most well liked programming languages around.

Note: All the latest VB.net Computer programming software is provided with this course.

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Qualifications

At the end of the course you should be able to sit and pass the subsequent exam:

Microsoft Certified Professional Exam 70-526: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows based Client

The qualification is industry standard and is recognized all over the world.Not only will it be an addition to your CV, it will also confirm your abilities as a VB.net Computer Programmer and allow you to show your skills in building applications.Successful completion of the course and exam will see you registered as a Microsoft Certified Professional in Visual Basic programming.

Study Plan

Study Unit 1 – Windows Development Fundamentals
  • Receiving user input
  • Object-orientated development
  • Handling errors
  • Database and web development
  • Introduction to the VB.NET environment
  • Introduction to programming fundamentals
  • Using variables and arrays
  • Using decision structures

Study Unit 2 – Windows Development
  • Running background tasks
  • Using drag and drop techniques
  • Enhancing form presentation
  • Application deployment
  • Windows forms applications
  • Using menus, toolbars and status bars
  • Providing user help and assistance
  • Printing output

Study Unit 3 – Data Access Development
  • Reading and writing XML data
  • Reading and writing text and image data
  • Enhancing database performance
  • Using SQL Server features
  • Querying and styling XML data
  • Connecting to a database and reading data
  • Updating data
  • Performing transactions
  • Using data wizards and tools


Assignments

At the end of each topic there will be exercises to practice what you have learnt plus a further six multiple choice assignment during the course.

The exercises and assignments are an ideal chance for you to monitor your progress.

By completing the assignments and sending them to your personal tutor you will be given helpful feedback, given professional guidance and get the most from your course.

Study Details

The course has been designed in a logical order so not only can you learn at a pace comfortable to you but so you can build on the knowledge you have already gained when you move onto the next topic.

The duration of the course should amount to approximately 240 hours of study time.

Note: The minimum computer hardware requirements for this course are;
  • DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 or higher resolution screen
  • Your operating system must be at least Windows 2000(SP4), WindowsXP(SP2), Windows 2003 or Windows Vista
  • 600MHz or faster processor
  • 192MB RAM or higher
  • 2GB of available hard disk space for installation

Careers

Skills of a Visual Basic programmer or developer are in very high demand so not only are your job prospects fantastic but you can expect to earn between £18,000 - £40,000* per annum.

*Source: hays.com - Salary Survey 2007

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