Course description
In this course, learn how to write Windows applications and programs using the Visual Basic programming language and the Visual Basic development environment. Explore the building blocks of programming, including using variables to store data, control structures, and loops. Discover how to use the large function library built into Visual Basic as well as how to write and use your own functions. Using Windows's large and varied library of controls, learn how to access files and handle errors.
Course details
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Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
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