After completing this course, students will be able to:

Before attending this course, students must meet the following prerequisites:

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The following topics are covered in this module:

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Module 2: Development Environment Features

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The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Describing the Integrated Development Environment
•	Creating Visual Basic .NET Projects
•	Using Development Environment Features
•	Debugging Applications
•	Compiling in Visual Basic .NET

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Describe the overall benefits of the new IDE.
•	Describe the different types of Visual Basic .NET projects and their structures, including their file structures.
•	Reference external applications from your project.
•	View and set the properties of a project.
•	Use the various windows in the IDE, including Server Explorer, the Object Browser, and the Task List.
•	Debug a simple application.
•	Build and compile a simple application.

Module 3: Language and Syntax Enhancements

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Data Types
•	Using Variables
•	Functions, Subroutines, and Properties
•	Exception Handling

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Describe the changes to data types in Visual Basic .NET.
•	Declare and initialize variables and arrays.
•	Use shorthand syntax to assign values to variables.
•	Implement functions and subroutines.
•	Call the default properties of an object.
•	Use the new Try…Catch…Finally statement to implement structured exception handling.

Module 4: Object-Oriented Design for Visual Basic .NET

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Designing Classes
•	Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
•	Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
•	Using Microsoft Visio®

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Describe the basics of object-oriented design.
•	Explain the concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, interfaces, and polymorphism.
•	Create classes based on use cases.
•	Model classes for use in Visual Basic .NET by using Visio.

Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming in Visual Basic .NET

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Defining Classes
•	Creating and Destroying Objects
•	Inheritance
•	Interfaces
•	Working with Classes

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Define classes.
•	Instantiate and use objects in client code.
•	Create classes that use inheritance.
•	Define interfaces and use polymorphism.
•	Create shared members.
•	Create class events and handle them from a client application.

Module 6: Using Windows Forms

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Why Use Windows Forms?
•	Structure of Windows Forms
•	Using Windows Forms
•	Using Controls
•	Windows Forms Inheritance

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Describe the benefits of Windows Forms.
•	Use the new properties and methods of Windows Forms.
•	Write event-handling code.
•	Use the new controls and control enhancements.
•	Add and edit menus.
•	Create a form that inherits from another form.

Module 7: Building Web Applications

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Introduction to ASP.NET
•	Creating Web Form Applications
•	Building Web Services
•	Using Web Services

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Explain and take advantage of the benefits of ASP.NET and its various libraries in application development.
•	Create Web Form applications.
•	Use HTML server controls and Web server controls.
•	Create Web Services.
•	Use Web Services from a browser or from another client application.

Module 8: Using ADO.NET

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	ADO.NET Overview
•	.NET Data Providers
•	The DataSet Object
•	Data Designers and Data Binding
•	XML Integration

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	List the benefits of ADO.NET.
•	Create applications by using ADO.NET.
•	List the main ADO.NET objects and their functions.
•	Use Visual Studio .NET data designers and data binding.
•	Explain how XML integrates with ADO.NET.

Module 9: Developing Components in Visual Basic .NET

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Components Overview
•	Creating Serviced Components
•	Creating Component Classes
•	Creating Windows Forms Controls
•	Creating Web Forms User Controls
•	Threading

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Create components that can be used by managed and unmanaged client applications.
•	Create serviced components.
•	Create component classes.
•	Create Windows Forms controls.
•	Create Web user controls.
•	Use threading to create multithreaded applications.

Module 10: Deploying Applications

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Describing Assemblies
•	Choosing a Deployment Strategy
•	Deploying Applications

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Describe an assembly.
•	List the different types of application deployment.
•	Deploy a component assembly.
•	Deploy an application based on Windows.
•	Deploy a Web-based application.

Module 11: Upgrading to Visual Basic .NET

The following topics are covered in this module:

•	Deciding Whether to Upgrade
•	Options for Upgrading
•	Recommendations
•	Performing the Upgrade

After completing this module, you will be able to:

•	Make an informed decision about whether to upgrade an application.
•	Describe the various upgrade options available to you.
•	Use the Upgrade Wizard