Online/Software based .NET training?

[Chumster]

I'm interested in locating some training materials for the folks in my department to learn .NET - specifically either VB.NET or C#. While I personally prefer to "learn by doing", there are those who like a more structured approach.

Ideally each user could approach the training on their own schedule and speed. This would mean either a software or online-based curriculum.

Has anyone had success with a product they'd like to suggest?

 

[GaryJohnson]

There's the Visual Basic Developer Center @ MSDN. They have a "getting started with visual basic" section and a "how do I" videos section. Not particularly well structured.

What's the current level of understanding of your learners? Are they programmers?

 

[Chumster]

Thanks for the link.

As for the group - most are programmers and/or long time IT professionals. There are also a few that are just getting started in the field and would likely need more remedial teaching at the start.

 

[Leros]

What do your people already know? I would suggest C# over VB personally.

 

[tatteredpotato]

What do your people already know? I would suggest C# over VB personally.

Agreed.

If they're haven't programmed before I would suggest reading "Head First C#". The "Head First" series are very good at walking you though the beginning topics, however it might move too slowly if the reader has previous OOP experience.

For more experienced programmers I'd recommend "Pro C# 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform"