Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 is the ideal environment for a Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 developer to extend existing Microsoft Windows–based desktop applications as well as build new Web, Microsoft Office application, and mobile device functionality. This track has been designed to help you extend your existing skills and become proficient in Visual Basic 2005 and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Level 1: Introduction to Visual Basic 2005
Visual Basic 6.0 developers get an introduction to Visual Basic 2005 programming concepts and methods. Topics include .NET Framework 2.0, core language differences between Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual Basic 2005, object-oriented programming, Visual Studio 2005 IDE, and upgrading and deploying applications.

Free! Access to E-Learning Collection 2562: Getting Started with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 for Visual Basic 6.0 Developers—a U.S.$215.95 value! Put your new skills to work in a virtual lab. The level concludes with a skills assessment test.

Level 2: .NET Framework 2.0, an Introduction
Visual Basic 2005 developers get introduced to .NET Framework 2.0 programming concepts and methods. Learn .NET Framework 2.0 concepts such as core classes in the .NET Base Class Library. Topics, as they specifically apply to Visual Basic 2005 and Visual Studio 2005, include system types, generics, collections, and serialization. Put your new skills to work in a virtual lab. The level concludes with a skills assessment test.

Level 3: Introduction to Data and Security
Visual Basic 2005 developers get introduced to core .NET Framework 2.0 development concepts centered on data and security. Topics include ADO.NET, XML, Web services, SOAP, and security. Put your new skills to work in a virtual lab. The level concludes with a skills assessment test.

Level 4: Windows Application Development Concepts
Become skilled in the basics of developing Windows applications using Visual Basic 2005. Begin by reviewing application development concepts such as creating Windows forms and controls and configuring controls and creating the user interface. Then, lay the groundwork for developing and deploying successful Windows applications by using Visual Basic 2005 and Visual Studio 2005.

Free! Access to E-Learning Course 2926: Building Windows Forms Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005—a U.S.$44.99 value! Put your new skills to work in a virtual lab. The level concludes with a skills assessment test.

Level 5: Web Application Development Basics
Find out about developing Web applications using Visual Basic 2005. Begin with an introduction to Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 followed by a study of tools and architecture. Topics include server controls, configuration, custom controls, forms authentication, building data-bound forms, and deployment of Web applications.

Free! Access to E-Learning Course 2927: Building Web Applications with Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0—a U.S.$44.99 value! Put your new skills to test in a virtual lab. The level concludes with a skills assessment test.