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Introduction to Java Programming
Instructor: Merrill Hall

If you want to learn computer programming but don't have any prior experience, you'll enjoy a tour of Java, one of the most widely used computer languages in the world. It’s a breeze to learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Start with the basics of program design and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. So whether you just want to try it out to see if you like it or plan on doing more with Java, this is a great place to start!

C++ for the Absolute Beginner
Instructor: Jeffrey Kent

Learn how to program in C++, even if you have no prior programming experience! Create programs for Microsoft Windows using Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition. Learn Object-Oriented techniques, how to create windows and forms, and how to program in a step-by-step nature. This course is ideal whether you're an enthusiast, a business person hoping to advance your career, or someone who already knows how to program but wants to move ahead to C++ and Object-Oriented Programming.

Introduction to C# Programming
Instructor: Mike Orsega

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with C#, the in-demand and incredibly useful programming language that incorporates the best features of Visual Basic, C++, and Java. You'll begin with an exploration of input/output operations, decision making, looping, and object oriented programming principles. Then, you'll gain hands-on experience using sequential data files, and you'll build your very own Graphical User Interface (GUI) application. Learn to program the right way: by using a state-of-the-art language to build impressive and professional-looking applications on your schedule and on your very own computer.

Intermediate C# Programming
Instructor: Mike Orsega

Build upon your current knowledge of programming logic by writing Graphical User Interface applications in the C# programming language. Learn how to write applications with menus, toolbars, and files, and find out how to interact with databases and write SQL queries.

Introduction to Perl Programming
Instructor: Nathan Meyers

Learn Perl, a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language used on PCs, servers, and on the Internet for a wide range of programming problems. Perl is as capable - and often as fast - as C, C++, and Java, but is easier to learn and does not require the sort of software development tools and environments required by those languages. Perl is also more portable and supported on a greater variety of computers than many other computing languages. Perl programming skills are especially valuable for Web developers, software developers, and system administrators.

Introduction to Visual Basic 2005
Instructor: Jeffrey Kent

Visual Basic is the most widely used programming language and development tool for creating Windows applications. The Visual Basic programming language is very easy to learn, and the Visual Basic 2005 development environment enables you to rapidly build Windows applications. In six short weeks, you'll learn how to write Windows applications using the Visual Basic programming language and the Visual Basic 2005 development environment. You'll also learn principles of object-oriented and event-driven programming that you can use, not only with Visual Basic, but also with other programming languages you may want to learn.

Introduction to Ruby Programming
Instructor: Richard Blum

Learn how to create an interactive Web blog that allows visitors to register and post articles and comments. You'll see how the popular Ruby on Rails framework environment creates much of the code for you, and how to use the Ruby programming language to modify the code to customize your Web site. The blog we'll create also uses the popular MySQL database server to store the blog data that appears on the site, and it provides a search feature to allow visitors to easily search past blog entries.

Intermediate Visual Basic 2008
Instructor: Jeffery Kent

Gain in-demand VB skills writing sophisticated Windows programs that implement Structured Query Language to access and modify business databases. This course is ideal if you're a Visual Basic programmer and want to upgrade your programming skills or prepare yourself for an exciting new line of work.