Upcoming dates

All times shown in the class's own timezone. 2 of 2 are guaranteed to run, meaning they go ahead regardless of enrollment.

Dates	Starts	Where	Status	Seat	Book
Sep 28 to Oct 2	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT	Live virtual	GUARANTEED	$2,995
Jan 18-22	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST	Live virtual	GUARANTEED	$2,995

About this class

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.

What you'll be able to do

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

Before you attend

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

Who this is for

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.