55337 Introduction to Programming

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Course Overview

Breaking into software development can feel overwhelming; research shows that 30% to 50% of students struggle or drop out of introductory programming courses because the fundamentals are difficult to grasp without the right structure.

55337: Introduction to Programming provides a clear solution. This 5-day, beginner-friendly course introduces you to the basics of computer programming through Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, using C# and Visual Basic.

You’ll learn how computers process data, write algorithms, and use decision structures and loops, then progress to object-oriented concepts like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. The course also introduces debugging, security, I/O, and performance, giving you a solid foundation to advance into Programming in C# and begin your software development journey.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for beginners with little or no prior programming experience who want to gain practical skills in coding. It’s especially suited for students, career changers, business professionals working with technical teams, and IT staff preparing for more advanced development courses.

Course Objectives

    This course builds the foundation for learning modern programming. You will learn to:

    • Explain core programming concepts such as storage, processing, and compilation
    • Create and use variables, constants, decision structures, and loops
    • Write and interpret pseudocode and basic algorithms
    • Work with data structures including arrays, lists, stacks, and queues
    • Implement OOP with classes, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism
    • Use the .NET Base Class Library (BCL)
    • Apply application security concepts and I/O operations
    • Debug applications and handle errors effectively
    • Understand performance and memory management considerations

Course Outline

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

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Central time

This is a 5-day class

Price : $2,995.00

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 Register 12/08/2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM