Visual Basic^® .NET Programmer

Instruction Sets
Your program consists of eight Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.

Here's how it works: Your first Instruction Set will be sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with. Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons:

You will need access to a computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following computer specifications: IBM® compatible PC, with Pentium IV or better processor, Microsoft® Windows® XP or later as the operating system with 512MB of Memory. You must also have access to Microsoft® Office® 2003, the internet, and have an email account.

You will also need to be familiar with PCs and proficient in the use of Microsoft® Windows,® especially in the area of file management (i.e., creating directories, saving files, loading files, etc.). Because of the technical nature of this training, a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Instruction Set 1
  • Learning Strategies
    • The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our web site; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; and preparing for and taking examinations.
  • Technology and Society
    • The impact of technology on individuals, business, the workplace, education, and society; the global economy; and careers in technology.
  
  
• Instruction Set 2
  • Introduction to Programming
    • The program developing cycle; the main components of programming languages; the purpose of program flowcharts; the history of programming languages; and the process of problem solving as it relates to programming.
  • Graded Project
  
  
• Instruction Set 3
  • Introduction to Visual Basic .NET
    • Getting started with VB .NET; creating a first V.B .NET Solution; and introduction to numeric data types and variables.
  • Textbook:
    • Visual Basic^® .NET: An Object-Oriented Approach
  • Learning Aid: Microsoft^® Visual Basic^® .NET Software
    
• Instruction Set 4
  • Decision Making, Functions, Forms, Arrays
    • Decision making; validating input with strings and functions; repetition and multiple forms; and processing text files with arrays and lists.
  • Graded Project 2
  
  

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• Instruction Set 5
  • Database Processing and Reports
    • Introduction to database design; introduction to database processing; working with multiple database tables; and crystal reports.
  • Graded Project 3
  
  
• Instruction Set 6
  • Controls, Multiple-Document Applications, and Classes
    • Dialog controls common to windows and structured error handling; creating multiple document application; creating reusable components with classes; and debugging.
  • Graded Project 4
  
  
• Instruction Set 7
  • Introduction to ASP .NET and Deployment
    • Introduction to ASP .NET and deploying a VB .NET application.
  • Graded Project 5
    
    
• Instruction Set 8
  • Cumulative Graded Project

Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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