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Visual Basic.Net

Course Overview

A programmer or software developer writes the instructions (often called 'code') that tell a computer to perform a certain task. Because every task on a computer requires a program there are a great deal of varied career positions available. What is important is choosing a language to program with. Different languages are used for different applications. The main qualification for VB.NET is Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

Typical Roles

Typical roles can be Applications Developer or Systems Developer.

Certification

Visual Basic.NET is one of the world's most popular computer programming languages. It is an object-oriented programming language. At the heart of Visual Basic.NET is the .NET framework, which contains a rich and powerful set of classes that provides support for any area of programming. VB.NET allows you to develop:

· Windows applications

· Internet applications

· Database applications

· XML applications

The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) award is the main certification for VB.NET. This qualification shows employers that you have the skills and knowledge required to program in a VB.NET environment. It is also your first step towards gaining the Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD) award, which is the highest programming certification, offered by Microsoft.

Programme Description

Study Units

We have used IT Professionals working in the industry to author study books covering the individual elements of the VB.NET course (7 units). This adds a 'real-world' experience to the study.

Computer Based Training (CBT) Videos

Seetec 'Video Snippets' training videos supplied on CD-Rom 'give' lectures relating to the various study topics of the VB.NET programme. These can be viewed from the comfort of your own home.

Virtual Training Centre

Access the Seetec Virtual Training Centre (VTC) in your own time and at your convenience. Areas available:

Forums
Chat room
Self-assessment and mock test engine for all subject areas
Streaming Video tutorials
FAQs
Configurable personal details
On-line Progress Tracker allowing you to see where you are at any time

Help and Support

We offer full support for all programme routes comprising: e-mail support to a tutor (maximum 3 day response to all learning queries), Tutor initiated telephone support (if query response requires it) and VTC help (elements of forum, chat room and FAQs.)

Course Duration

9 months - to start 28 days after enrolment has been confirmed.

Exam Fees

Exams included on most programme routes. Optional 'Exam Pack' available.

In-Centre Attendance

In-centre attendance is available on certain programme routes. You have a choice of either evening attendance over the course duration or 2 weeks intensive training taken in blocks of a minimum of 2 days at a time.

Hardware

Hardware required to undertake the practical elements of the programme is available on certain programme routes. Optional 'PC Pack' available. Call for details on specification.

Learning Options:

This course can be mixed and matched in any combination of the following four options:

Fully Online		Intensive		In-Centre		PC Pack
Allows the learner to achieve their chosen qualification without having to visit our training centres		Allows the learner to attend our Corporate training centre to gain additional hands-on experience for a period of up to two weeks		Gives additional access to our London or Corporate training centres for one-to-one training		An additional high specification hardware pack that contains all equipment required to complete the course

In every case the learner, for a given course, receives exactly the same access to materials, hardware and software detailed in the learning directory, and follows the same course structure, the only difference being the degree of one-to-one training and additional equipment they wish to receive.