Introduction to Computer Programming Course

The course is to teach basic programming skills using PCs running Microsoft Windows. 

Topics will include development of PC-based, as well as web-based applications. 

Programming language will be Visual Basic, along with HTML/CSS for web development.  All required software will be provided (downloadable – for free – from the Internet). 

Course material is a combination of videos, written documents, and sample exercises.  The majority of the material was professionally-created by Microsoft and is freely-available to all.

Students should be at least 7th grade, or with a real desire to learn to program.  They'll need a PC  or laptop running Windows XP SP2 or later.

NOTE:  The class will be conducted online -- there are no class meetings.