What is the difference between visual basic and c++?

I want to learn c++ but my computing in college has only VB programming. I want to know, if I learn VB will it be easy to use c++,
what are the difference? are they similar or are they completely different language?
I am a beginner and just started programming

What is a VPN?

VPN is (Virtual Private Network) were first used by companies to enable their employees to securely access internal systems such as email remotely (e.g. from home or while on business trips). Today they are increasingly being used for personal use by individuals to protect their privacy while online in public places (e.g. when using the wi-fi connection in a cafe) or in a country where the internet is censored / blocked (e.g. China, Saudi Arabia…).