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.
Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic Specialization
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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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Specialization - 4 course series
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: Cloud Computing
Category: Algorithms
Category: Computer Architecture
Category: Computer Science
Category: SQL
Category: Database Management
Category: Visual Basic (Programming Language)
Category: Software Development
Category: Network Protocols
Category: System Software
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Databases
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Automation
Category: Debugging
Category: Analysis
Category: Network Security
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Computer Networking
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: Command-Line Interface
Category: Data Storage
Category: Software Development
Category: Microsoft Development Tools
Category: Debugging
Category: Development Environment
Category: Computational Logic
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Program Development
Category: Computer Programming
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: .NET Framework
Category: Program Development
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Object Oriented Design
Category: Microsoft Visual Studio
Category: Computer Programming
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 Management
Category: Program Development
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Data Modeling
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Data Structures
Category: Microsoft Development Tools
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Frequently asked questions
Each course is scheduled over 4 weeks, and each week will require 5-8 hours of study.
This specialization is intended for anyone with general computer, applications, and internet knowledge.
Because the skills build on one another, it is recommended to take the courses in order.
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