Duration 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
This Visual Basic (VB) Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to VB programming, focusing on building Windows applications, handling data, and working with object-oriented programming (OOP). The course is designed for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their programming skills for desktop applications, automation, and business applications.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing VB applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, covering topics such as variables, loops, functions, forms, event handling, databases, and error handling.
Objectives
- Understand Visual Basic syntax, structure, and programming concepts.
- Develop Windows-based applications using VB.NET and Visual Studio.
- Work with variables, data types, loops, and conditional statements.
- Implement functions, procedures, and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
- Create user interfaces (UI) with Windows Forms.
- Handle user events and perform event-driven programming.
- Connect VB applications to databases using ADO.NET for data storage and retrieval.
- Implement error handling and debugging techniques.
- Automate Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) using VB scripting.
Audience
- Beginners with no prior programming experience.
- Business professionals who want to automate tasks using VB.
- Software developers transitioning into Visual Basic and .NET development.
- IT professionals and system administrators looking to develop custom tools.
- Students and fresh graduates pursuing a career in software development.
Pre- requisites
- Basic computer literacy and experience using Windows OS.
- Some familiarity with programming logic (optional but helpful).
- No prior Visual Basic experience is required.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Visual Basic and .NET Framework
- What is Visual Basic (VB.NET)?
- Overview of .NET Framework and Visual Studio IDE
- Writing and running a simple VB.NET program
- Understanding compilers, debugging, and syntax errors
Module 2: Fundamentals of VB.NET Programming
- Variables, Constants, and Data Types
- Operators and Expressions
- Conditional Statements (If…Else, Select Case)
- Loops (For, While, Do While, For Each)
Module 3: Working with Procedures and Functions
- Declaring and using Functions and Sub Procedures
- Passing parameters and return values
- Scope of variables (Public, Private, Static)
- Built-in functions (Math, String, DateTime)
Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in VB.NET
- Understanding Classes and Objects
- Creating and using Methods and Properties
- Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism
- Working with Constructors and Destructors
Module 5: Working with Windows Forms and UI Controls
- Designing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
- Working with Buttons, TextBoxes, Labels, ComboBoxes, and CheckBoxes
- Event-driven programming (Click, Load, KeyPress)
- Using MessageBox and InputBox for user interaction
Module 6: Database Connectivity with ADO.NET
- Introduction to Databases and SQL
- Connecting VB applications to Microsoft SQL Server or MS Access
- Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Using DataGridView for displaying database records
- Handling database exceptions and errors
Module 7: File Handling and Exception Handling
- Reading and Writing Text Files
- Working with XML Files
- Using Try…Catch…Finally for Error Handling
- Debugging Techniques in Visual Studio
Module 8: Automating Microsoft Office Applications with VB
- Interacting with Excel and Word using VB.NET
- Writing macros and automation scripts
- Extracting data from Excel files
- Generating reports and documents programmatically
Module 9: Deploying and Packaging VB Applications
- Creating an Executable (.exe) File
- Configuring app settings and user preferences
- Deploying VB applications on local machines and networks
