55337 Introduction to Programming

In this 5-day course, students will learn the basics of computer programming through the use of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 and the Visual C# and Visual Basic programming languages. The course assumes no prior programming experience and introduces the concepts needed to progress to the intermediate courses on programming, Programming in C#. The focus will be on core programming concepts such as computer storage, data types, decision structures, and repetition by using loops. The course also covers an introduction to object-oriented programming covering classes, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Coverage is also included around exception handling, application security, performance, and memory management.

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Course Overview

Explain core programming fundamentals such as computer storage and processing. Explain computer number systems such as binary. Create and use variables and constants in programs. Explain how to create and use functions in a program. Create and use decisions structures in a computer program. Create and use repetition (loops) in a computer program. Explain pseudocode and its role in programming. Explain the basic computer data structures such as arrays, lists, stacks, and queues. Implement object-oriented programming concepts. Create and use classes in a computer program. Implement encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Describe the base class library (BCL) in the .NET Framework. Explain the application security concepts. Implement simple I/O in a computer program. Identify application errors and explain how to debug an application and handle errors. Identify the performance considerations for applications.

Before attending this course, students should have: Ability to use computers to start programs, open and save files, navigate application menus and interfaces, Ability to understand logical concepts such as comparisons, Understand number theory, Ability to create, understand, and follow structured directions or step-by-step procedures, Ability to understand and apply abstract concepts to concrete examples

Module 1: Introduction to Programming Concepts

What is programming?
Programming languages and environments
Compiling and running code

Module 2: Variables and Data Types

Using variables and constants
Working with data types
Performing calculations with operators

Module 3: Control Structures

Conditional statements (if/else)
Loops (for, while)
Practical flow control examples

Module 4: Functions

Declaring and calling functions
Parameters and return values
Organizing code with functions

Module 5: Debugging and Troubleshooting

Common programming errors
Debugging tools and techniques
Testing and validating programs

Module 6: Putting It All Together

Writing your first complete program
Combining variables, control flow, and functions
Next steps in programming

Class Dates & Times


01/18/2027 - 01/22/2027 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00
07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00
09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $2,995.00

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