| Course Levels | Intro to Visual Basic, Visual Basic Programming II, Intro to Visual Basic.NET Programming |
| Prerequisites | Some schools require a math course, introductory programming course, or placement test |
| Online Availability | Widely available from schools and other organizations such as Microsoft |
| Possible Careers | Web developer, computer programmer |
| Median Salary (2021)* | $77,030 (for all web developers)
$93,000 (for all computer programmers) |
| Job Outlook (2021-2031)* | 30% (for all web developers)
-10% decline (for all computer programmers) |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Building User Interfaces
A user interface is a screen through which a user interacts with a computer, allowing the user to see the details of the commands they are giving the system and the responses that the system gives to those commands. Those enrolled in a Visual Basic course use forms and controls to create user interfaces, manage properties, write code for events, and implement call methods. They might eventually master the use of MessageBox, a Visual Basic tool that gives users feedback about what is happening as systems run.
Data Organization
Data structures can be created in various forms, and a Visual Basic course provides information about how to convert data into these different forms. Students may learn to store data in structures called arrays while becoming familiar with variables, naming, and giving values to variables.
Run Programs
Visual Basic students are taught to create function and sub procedures to run programs and allow code to be reused. They might also learn to make predefined and built-in functions, and run programs using loop and decision structures. In addition, Visual Basic students could become capable of creating programs that recognize and validate user commands. They may be able to resolve errors in run-time, logic, and syntax by using debugging tools. As they develop these skills, students might manage databases and create web applications.
