Online Computer Programming Courses

The following courses are offered as distance learning classes by University of Phoenix Online. Many of these courses are offered as part of the University's graduate degree programs, however, each one can be taken individually by professionals who want to develop their skills or advance their careers into new areas.

Each course lasts between five and six weeks, and is taken entirely over the Internet. You can get more information on these classes by clicking the Learn More link.

Programming Concepts I

This course provides the conceptual foundation to develop computer software programs. Topics include program structure and syntax, documentation, input/output, constants and variables, calculations, logic structures, control structures, arrays, and design considerations. Learn More...

Programming Concepts II

This course provides the conceptual foundation for the logical structures necessary to develop business-related computer software programs. Topics include logic structures, control structures, variables, design considerations, I/O operations, and others. Learn More...

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

This course introduces object-oriented programming in the context of business applications development. It uses introductory Visual Basic to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to produce beginning event-driven programs with Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). Topics include standard Windows compatible forms, controls, and procedures. Learn More...

Advanced Visual Basic

This course presents the facilities and command sets of the Visual Basic programming system for Windows. Topics covered include designing Visual Basic applications, forms and menus, event-driven procedures, writing programs/debugging, conditional logic/loops, processing data files, and printing. Active-X is included as well. Learn More...

SQL for Business

This course covers Structured Query Language (SQL), which provides a unified language that lets you query, manipulate, or control data in a business applications environment. Learn More...

Introduction to UNIX

This course is a survey of the UNIX operations. The student will gain an understanding of the internal operations of the UNIX system, which enables the user to make efficient use of files, file systems, and processes. Commands for efficient management of UNIX system files, file systems, and processes are also examined. Learn More...

Windows 2000

This course is a survey of Windows 2000. Topics emphasize the structure of and the various applications supported by Windows 2000. The course uses Windows 2000 simulations. Learn More...