Try Microsoft Virtual academy http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ Free classes on lots of things, including TFS Dennis

Write in C# and use a converter to convert to VB.NET InstantVB from tangable software does a great job, has a free demo version, and has a reasonable price. I use it (and InstantCS) to move between VB and C# on whim. There are other converters that handle common stuff well (sharpDev is a free VS replacement)

That's a good idea, I have had trouble installing SQL after a demo version timed out. Also having trouble getting VB2008 to convert a vb6 program, probably because of where regestery entries went during an install on 64 bit Thanks

Experience: projects, volunteer work, extracurricular programming, work on open source projects, top coder compititions. These show interest in programming beyond a pay check. Don't see many grads with certs (which is great for those that do), but that would be a big plus, MS certs show a fair degree of knowledge beyond just the syntax that you get in into to C# programming. I would not pay the big bucks for classes, I would more respect for those who bought the self study books and did it on their own. Best wishes, Dennis