Online Basic Concepts eLearning Training

Database Design Concepts During this course you will learn the basic concepts of database design, the SQL language and how to design and implement a simple relational database. more...

A Day 1 - Chapters 1-5 This course is designed to teach the computer technician the skills needed to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification tests. This first of a 4-part or day (i.e. "day" - a really full day - about 10 hours of training) course covers basic concepts of DOS, including commands and navigation; Windows 9x and 2000, including folders and files; control settings, such as CMOS, DMA, and IRQ; explanation and more...

Introduction to RF and Microwave Concepts .../Microwave Concepts This course introduces some of the basic concepts that are involved with RF and Microwave measurements and devices. The fundamental difficulty with RF and Microwave measurements and design is that the wavelength of the electromagnetic fields involved are the same size as the devices used. Thus, approximations used in DC and AC electronics, or optical and beyond at the more...

Introduction to RF and Microwave Concepts .../Microwave Concepts This course introduces some of the basic concepts that are involved with RF and Microwave measurements and devices. The fundamental difficulty with RF and Microwave measurements and design is that the wavelength of the electromagnetic fields involved are the same size as the devices used. Thus, approximations used in DC and AC electronics, or optical and beyond at the more...

MEAS450 - Basic Far-Field Antenna Measurement This is a course on far-field antenna measurements. It describes the basic concepts involved, as well as an introduction on how the data can be processed. more...

Introduction to PCs and Application Software This course is intended for end users who are looking to learn basic concepts and components of a computer. Participants will be introduced to basic features and functionality of Windows 95, software applications, e-mail and the Internet. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for WordPerfect 8 for Windows This course presents the basic concepts for WordPerfect 8. This course also has an optional Skill Assessment mastery test that measures the participant's skill level. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Lotus 1-2-3 Millennium This course presents the basic concepts for Lotus 1-2-3: Millennium Edition. This course also has an optional Skill Assessment mastery test that measures the participant's skill level. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Word Pro Millennium This course presents the basic concepts for Word Pro - Millennium Edition. This course also has an optional Skill Assessment mastery test that measures the participant's skill level. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Freelance Graphics Millennium This course presents the basic concepts for Lotus Freelance: Millennium Edition. This course also has an optional Skill Assessment mastery test that measures the participant's skill level. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Approach Millennium This course presents the basic concepts for Lotus Approach: Millennium Edition. This course also has an optional Skill Assessment mastery test that measures the participant's skill level. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Organizer Millennium This course presents the basic concepts for Lotus Organizer: Millennium Edition. This course also has an optional Skill Assessment mastery test that measures the participant's skill level. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for WordPerfect 9 for Windows This course presents the basic concepts for WordPerfect 9. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Publisher 2000 This course presents the basic concepts for Publisher 2000. more...

INDIVIDUAL Training for Dreamweaver 3.0 This course presents the basic concepts for Dreamweaver 3.0. more...

Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0: Planning a Web Application This is the first course in a five part series that will help students prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional exam 70-152, Designing and Implementing Web Solutions with Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0. At the completion of this course, students will learn to plan a Web site; analyze the planning guidelines and the performance and maintenance factors that need to be considered while more...

LAN Software Implementation This WestNet e-Learning module explores the features and functions of Windows NT, Microsoft's 32-bit network operating system (NOS). The lessons of this module present the basic concepts necessary to install, configure, and maintain a Windows NT network. more...

Up and Running with Visio 2000 To guide the home user or end-user through the basic concepts of working with stencils, templates, and charts in Microsoft Visio 2000 Home users, end-users more...

The Role of Critical Thinking in Organizations In the organizational arena, applied critical thinking skills provide an essential foundation for all effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities. Employees who can analyze and reason consistently and proficiently furnish a cost-efficient resource that results in a distinctive competitive advantage. Workers who are skeptical of quick fixes and operational dogma pay more...

Introduction to Economics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics ...Basic Concepts in Microeconomics builds on the general principles introduced in The Principles of Economics by introducing the learner to microeconomic concepts and issues. Such things as market behavior and decision-making, consumer choice and preference and the factors that motivate firms are covered across a range of informative lessons situated in real-life scenarios. This course is aimed more...

Six Sigma and the Corporate Enterprise ...ps you to make that determination through a discussion of basic concepts underlying the Six Sigma philosophy. A broad overview is provided of the initial development of Six Sigma; Six Sigma's uses in leading companies to date; the benefits to be realized by successful deployment, and the metrics and core competencies crucial to its use. You'll also learn why Six Sigma emphasizes the alignment more...

Programming with XHTML 1 1 Basic Concepts ...basic concepts about Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML). The course provides an overview of the World Wide Web (WWW) and markup languages including Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), and XHTML. The course also provides comparison between various markup languages. In addition, the course describes the basic more...

Programming with XHTML 1 1 Embedded Objects and Hyperlinks ...basic concepts about embedded objects and hyperlinks in Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) documents. The course describes various XHTML tags to embed multimedia objects such as images, audio, video, and animation. The course also provides information for creating hyperlinks, bookmarks, and image maps. The intended audience for this course includes Technical Managers, Help more...

Programming with XHTML 1 1 Advanced Tags ...basic concepts about tables, forms, and frames. The course describes the tags and their attributes to create and format tables and define column groups. The course also explains the tags used to create static forms and frames. In addition, the course covers creating menus, specifying special characters, and setting colors for a Web page. Finally, the course describes the key concepts related to more...

Programming with XHTML 1 1 CSS Metadata RDF Namespaces ...basic concepts about cascading style sheets (CSS). The course describes various types of CSS used to format Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) elements. The course also provides guidelines to create CSS and handle different types of browsers. Finally, the course covers the key concepts related to metadata, Resource Description Framework (RDF), and namespaces. The intended audience for more...

HIPAA Electronic Health Data Transactions ...action rules. The course includes a lesson which presents basic concepts of electronic data interchange (EDI) and how EDI principles will be applied to health related business transactions. Another lesson describes the structure of technical transaction standards used in HIPAA administrative simplification rules. This course is designed to provide a managerial perspective on t The courses in more...

XML Basic Concepts and Techniques ...Basic Concepts and Techniques course is the first course in the XML curriculum. This course is meant for Web programmers who want to use Extensible Markup Language (XML) to transport and exchange data over the Internet. The course explains how users can apply XML to their advantage. It also describes the procedures for creating well-formed XML documents and Document Type Definitions (DTDs). In more...

Programming Logic and Techniques This course is meant for end users. It aims to teach users the basic concepts of computing and programming language, and the usage of programming methods and elements. People who want to have a fairly good knowledge of the concepts of programming logic and techniques. more...

Software Engineering Concepts ... Engineering Concepts WBT provides an introduction to the basic concepts of software engineering. It examines the software development process, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of various software process models. It also describes various approaches to requirement gathering and problem analysis. The students will also learn to specify and validate requirements. Managers, developers, more...

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with UML Fundamentals To introduce basic OOAD principles, the Rational Unified Process, and the role of UML Web developers more...

Project Management Fundamentals Today, the competition in the business world has grown to an extent where you need to deliver the best products and services in order to sustain your business. To meet the demands of modern businesses, you need to prioritize the projects in hand, ensure smooth project execution, and develop quality products in the stipulated time and within the allocated budget. To achieve these goals, you must more...

Software Project Management ...ct management. The course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of software project management. It examines the various models and activities related to cost estimation, project monitoring, project scheduling, and personnel planning. It also describes various approaches to software quality assurance, software configuration management, and risk management. Managers, developers, more...

Basic Concepts of Exchange 2000 Server To introduce the capabilities and structure of Exchange 2000 Server Students preparing for Microsoft certification in Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server (70-224), and Designing and Deploying a Messaging Infrastructure with Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server (70-225) more...

High-Availability Concepts and Monitoring in Microsoft Application Center 2000 To discuss high-availability concepts and to outline how to monitor Application Center 2000 Candidates preparing for the MCSE elective exam 70-232: Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000; IT professionals with experience administering and monitoring web servers; IT professionals familiar with more...

Operating System Technologies Concepts and Installation To describe the basic concepts relating to Windows operating system technologies and the installation and upgrade process Technical support personnel more...

Laptop Components Peripherals and Networks To understand the basic concepts of, and how to troubleshoot problems with, laptops, peripherals and networks connections The for this path includes entry-level computer technicians who will, by the end of studying this path and before taking the exam, have accumulated 500 hours hand-on experience in a lab or in the field more...

OS 390 MVS JCL Advanced ...m user and JCL programmer. The course reviews and extends basic concepts and skills related to the use of procedures. A review of addition, override, and nullification statements that enable procedures to be modified at execution time to meet particular processing needs is included in this course. The course also examines procedures from the perspective of the procedure creator. The emphasis is more...

OS 390 MVS ESA Fundamentals of VSAM Part II ...n maintaining and accessing VSAM datasets. It reviews the basic concepts of a catalog and shows how catalogs are used to locate and access a VSAM dataset. The course discusses master catalogs and user catalogs their uses, similarities and differences, examines the system datasets that are used to support the catalog facility and describes various ways to identify the catalog in which a dataset more...

OS 390 C Programming ...n maintaining and accessing VSAM datasets and reviews the basic concepts of a catalog. It also shows how catalogs are used to locate and access a VSAM dataset. It discusses master catalogs and user catalogs - their uses, similarities, and differences. The course examines the system datasets that are used to support the catalog facility and explains various ways to identify the catalog in which more...

RF Fundamentals This module discusses the properties of radio frequency (RF) radiation and how its behavior can affect the performance of a wireless LAN. We introduce the uses and properties of antennas and explain the mathematical relationships that exist in RF circuits and why they are important, as well as how to perform the necessary RF math calculations. more...

Foundations of Wide Area Networks This WestNet e-Learning module focuses on basic concepts that apply to the entire course to prepare you for more detailed study of wide area networks (WANs). more...

WAN Components Upon completion of this WestNet e-Learning module, you will understand the basic concepts and components used to move information from source to destination across a telecommunications network. more...

WAN Data Link Layer Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module covers the protocols used to move information across point-to-point networks. These protocols are associated with the Data Link Layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. more...

Introduction to Security in Networked Environments To introduce the student to security concepts and threats to networks and data Network administrators, firewall administrators, systems administrators, application developers, and IT security officers more...

Computers and Software in Networks This WestNet e-Learning module considers how computers communicate with each other and the basic concepts of how computers work. After we introduce the main types of computers, we discuss the most important components and features of computer systems. more...

The Basics of Windows NT This WestNet e-Learning module focuses on Windows NT Architecture, features, tools, and NetWare interoperability. more...

Point-to-Point Telecommunications Protocols In this WestNet e-Learning module, we describe each point-to-point transmission service available from telecommunications providers. These services are essential for creating private voice networks or wide area data networks. more...

Switched Telecommunications Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module reviews protocols closely associated with the Data Link Layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. more...

Digital Subscriber Line To explain the various technologies used to provide digital subscriber lines Network managers, builders of wide area networks, systems engineers, and technical support staff more...

Building a Serial Network To identify the major components of a computer system, to define basic computer and networking terminology, and to describe the benefits and functions of the OSI reference model Individuals new to networking concepts and terminology; individuals preparing to take the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) learning path; anyone preparing for the Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies more...

Cisco ONT 1 0 Wireless Implementations To recognize how to configure wireless security and basic wireless management Individuals preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP and the Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP certifications; senior-level network support professionals, network administrators, network engineers, network managers, systems managers, or network designers more...

ABAP Fundamentals To recognize the basic features of ABAP, including the workbench and ABAP tools, and to learn how to create a domain, a data element, and a table. Project team members who will be involved at a programming level in customizing SAP implementations using SAP's ABAP programming language more...

Oracle Database 10g The SQL Loader and PL SQL Release 2 To provide an overview of how to use the SQL*Loader and PL/SQL in an Oracle 10g database Anyone wanting to learn about Oracle Database 10g database administration more...

Workplace Safety Orientation ...ls. It was designed to provide an overview of some of the basic concepts and techniques used in modern industry to protect workers. It also describes the purpose of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogen Safety; Lockout/Tagout; Confined Space Entry; Emergency Response; Respiratory Protection; Personal Protective Equipment; Hearing Conservation. The content in more...

SAP Advanced Planner Optimizer APO Overview This course introduces the learner to the basic concepts of Supply Chain Management, as well as the functions and advantages of SAP APO. This course also covers the components of SAP APO and their functions. The intended audience for this course include those who need to learn how to use SAP APO, and members of project teams (organizational and conceptual phases). more...

Getting Started with Project 2002 To discuss the basics of project management and to introduce Project 2002 as a project management tool Business managers, planners, and team members who want to track and manage project tasks, costs, and resources; candidates for MOUS certification; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Project 2002; end users seeking competence in Project 2002 more...

Advanced Features of PowerPoint 2002 The Advanced Features of PowerPoint 2002 WBT is the second course of the Office XP: PowerPoint 2002 curriculum. It familiarizes users with the advanced features of PowerPoint that can be used to enhance their presentations. These features include inserting objects, such as charts and animations. Additionally, this course guides users to efficiently share their presentations with a workgroup and more...

Creating and Designing a Project In the corporate world, the project is a fundamental building block. Each project in which a company engages is unique, and fulfills an individual or corporate goal. And each project comprises a series of related tasks that culminate in a project deliverable. Microsoft Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for the overall design of projects, enabling them to more...

Creating and Defining a Project To discuss the basics of project management and to begin creating a new project using Project Professional 2003 Business managers, project managers, planners, and team members who want to track and manage project tasks, costs, and resources; candidates for Microsoft User Specialist certification; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003; end users more...

Getting Started with Visio 2000 To guide the home user or end-user through the basic concepts of working with diagrams, shapes, and connections, using layout, and working with graphics in Microsoft Visio 2000 Home users, end-users more...

Microsoft Office 2000 - Beginning Word To introduce the learner to basic concepts and features of Word 2000 Employees seeking competency in using Microsoft Word 2000; end-users seeking competency in using Microsoft Word 2000 more...

Advanced Features of FrontPage 2002 The Advanced Features of FrontPage 2002 course is the third course in the FrontPage XP curriculum. This course teaches users to add special effects to Web pages and organize a Web site using various Web components. It also teaches users to add multimedia to a Web site. Additionally, the course explains the process of integrating code, such as JavaScript scripts and ActiveX controls, to Web pages. more...

Basics of FrontPage 2000 The Basics of FrontPage 2000 WBT is the first course in the FrontPage 2000 curriculum. It acquaints the students with the basic concepts of Web designing, and the usage of FrontPage 2000. Users who need to plan, design and implement Web sites. more...

Searching the Internet The Searching the Internet WBT is meant for acquainting the students with the basic concepts of searching on the Internet and the proper usage of various search techniques. End-users who want to search the Internet effectively. more...

Ripping and Burning Digital Music This course introduces the basic concepts of digital music including digital media file formats, how to rip from a CD and different recording media types. The course also covers how to burn an audio or MP3 CD and how to produce CD jewel case inserts and labels. Individuals that want to understand how to work with music CDs. Their level of knowledge will range from minimal to average. more...

Fundamentals of Photoshop 6 0 The Fundamentals of Photoshop 6.0 WBT is the first course in the Photoshop 6.0 curriculum. This course acquaints users with the features of Photoshop 6.0. Additionally, this course enables users to create and modify images using various Photoshop tools. This course is designed for users who want to learn the basic concepts of Photoshop 6.0, and use it for creating and editing images for the print more...

Digital Photography The Digital Photography course teaches the basic concepts of digital photography. It covers the principles for selecting a digital camera and how to take a good picture, as well as how to transfer the image from a digital camera to a computer. The course also covers scanners and image editing software. Organizing and archiving images and using online photo services are also topics included. more...

Security This module introduces some of the most basic concepts and techniques in computer security.  more...

The Network Infrastructure This WestNet e-Learning module begins by explaining the basic concepts of how computers work and introduces the main components and features of computer systems. We will also discuss the physical elements of the network itself.  more...

SQL Server 7.0 Data Warehousing SQL Part I ...ent tools and SQL management tools. The course introduces basic concepts terminology for understanding SQL Server 7.0 relational databases Structured Query Language and new or improved features. It builds on this foundation to cover client/server web applications programming replication administration security and configuration/optimization. Data Warehousing sometimes called Decision Support more...

Oracle 8i PL/SQL - Intro to RDBMS and SQL *Plus ...basic concepts of database design. The course also provides a brief overview of relational database model since the Oracle database is based on this model. The course familiarizes you with the use of SQL and SQL *PLUS commands. The course will enable you to construct queries using SELECT statement with clauses such as WHERE ORDER BY and DISTINCT. You would also be able to retrieve data from a more...

Oracle 8i PL/SQL - Oracle PL/SQL Basic Operations ...The course is aimed at familiarizing the learner with the basic concepts of PL/SQL. It describes the different datatypes and variables available with PL/SQL. The course provides an overview of PL/SQL records and tables and explains how to access a database from PL/SQL. It also describes the steps to write conditional constructs and controlling structures in PL/SQL along with different types of more...

Oracle 8i DBA - Oracle Server and Database Architecture ...basic concepts of Oracle 8i Architecture and Oracle Enterprise Manager. This course will introduce you to the concepts of Oracle instances and SGA components. You will learn to identify the memory structures and processes involved with an Oracle instance. You will be introduced to the Oracle Universal Installer and be able to explain the Optimal Flexible Architecture. This course will introduce more...

Oracle 8i DBA - Managing Oracle Database Security This course is aimed to familiarize the learner with the basic concepts of Oracle 8i administration of security user roles and resources. The course also provides a list of data dictionary views that help in performing administrative tasks. The course initiates the learner into hands-on learning by helping the learner to type-in the commands to perform administrative tasks. Related Exam: Oracle more...

HTML 4.01 Part 1: Fundamentals This is the first course in a two part series that presents learners with the basic concepts and skills in HTML 4.01. The course covers World Wide Web basics formatting web pages and creating links images and multimedia tables and frames and placing information online.  more...

XHTML Programming Part 1: Fundamentals This is the first course in a two part series that presents learners with the basic concepts and skills in XHTML 1.1 (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language). The course covers markup languages Web fundamentals and basic document structure. It also covers working with text adding hyperlinks and embedding objects. It teaches how to add images and multimedia elements. Finally it covers the use of more...

Introduction to Data Warehousing This course presents an introduction to Data Warehousing. Beginning with the basic concepts of data warehousing this course helps you understand the processes involved in and the architecture of data warehousing. The tools involved in analyzing the warehouse data will also be covered. Finally you'll learn about the Oracle data warehouse.  more...

IBM Wireless LAN Security Part 1 Specifications and Standards This course begins by giving an overview on of the basic concepts of security. It then covers authentication and encryption. It also covers the importance of security and how to secure the enterprise network. Finally it covers wireless LAN Standards and security specification standards.  more...

Lotus Domino R5 Development Part 1: Basic Concepts This is the first course in a nine part series for webmasters application developers and graphic designers that will introduce Notes/Domino features web-specific tasks and basic system administration tasks to be up on the web quickly and to use Domino to create Web sites and Web applications. At the completion of this course students will learn how to identify basic concepts and features of Lotus more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Fundamentals This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX Windows or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1 creating and accessing database objects basic Structured Query Language (SQL) and managing more...

Networking Technologies Series: TCP/IP Concepts and Architecture This course is the first in a three-part series on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). In this course participants will learn about the basic concepts and architecture of TCP/IP. Topics covered will include an overview of TCP/IP wide area point-to-point protocols LAN technologies packet networks and IP addressing.  more...

XML: Basic Concepts and Techniques This course provides the students with an introduction and uses of XML entities. It also provides the students with the knowledge and skills required for creating XML applications. Additionally, the students will be able to identify the use of Xlinks, Xpointers, cascading style sheets, and DSSSL style sheets. more...

Oracle SQL and PL/SQL: Basic Concepts The Oracle SQL and PL/SQL: Basic Concepts WBT is the first course in this curriculum. This course will explain basic concepts regarding a DBMS, RDBMS, and ORDBMS and give an Oracle implementation of these. It will also provide users with the basic functionality of PL/SQL for creating, viewing, maintaining, and altering data in Oracle. more...

Basic Concepts of a PC ...Basic Concepts of a PC WBT is the first course in the A+ Certification curriculum and caters to the A+ Core Service Technician Examination. This course is meant for entry level hardware technicians who want to acquire basic knowledge of various hardware components of a PC. This course provides users with an overview of structural and functional aspects of different hardware components of a PC more...

Software Engineering Concepts In this course, the student will learn to apply the appropriate development strategy and life cycle model by examining their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages and comparing these with the needs of the project. The students also learn the basic concepts of Configuration Management, Verification and Validation and Software Quality Assurance. more...

C++ Programming I This course, designed for programmers who have experience with high-level languages, teaches them to write and compile simple C++ programs. The course uses examples and exercises from three programs to guide students through the basic concepts of C++ program design. Students can view and print complete C++ program listings at any time during the instruction. more...