Learn Flowcharting and Pseudocode. Be a better programmer!

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Description of Learn Flowcharting and Pseudocode. Be a better programmer!

What you'll learn
In this course, you will learn to effectively use the two major computer programming tools, pseudocode (Sue-dough-code) and
Requirements
No prerequisite knowledge is required.
Flowcharting software is suggested but not required. Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio are excellent applications if you have either. If not, your instructor will recommend a number of FREE or inexpensive applications.
Description
This is a great place to start your programming career or hobby. This course is best for you:
........If you have never programmed before, or
........If you are fairly new to programming, or
........If you can program, but are not familiar with flowcharting and pseudocode techniques.
This is a generic course, meaning you will not write source code in any specific programming language. You will learn to use pseudocode and flow charts, two major tools that all programmers can use in any programming language. Pseudocode is simple. You just write out the steps to be taken to perform any task, no matter how big or small. Flow charts do essentially the same thing using software that creates a visual chart showing accurately the flow of the process and the specific steps needed to accomplish your goal. Specific shapes are used to represent the type of action to be taken. It won't be long before you become proficient at using both of these great programmer's tools. (Flowcharting software is NOT required for this class. If you have Microsoft PowerPoint or Visio, you can use either of those. If not, your instructor will recommend a number of FREE and affordable software applications.)
Teaching methods: Expect to see mostly 10 to 20 minute video sessions where the instructor presents the topic in a slide show format. Later in the course, there will be Exercises for you to do, with answers supplied. Several handouts will be provided to supplement the lectures. The instructor will answer all of your questions promptly (usually within 24 hours.)

This course is taught by Richard Vannoy, a professional programmer and college programming instructor for over 25 years.
Who this course is for:
Students who are new to programming, no matter what programming language they use or are thinking about.