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Studying for Success: The Basics Identify your learning type and the studying strategies best-suited to that type. Learn how to create a conducive setting for study and practice different studying techniques. This interactive tutorial will make your studying enjoyable and effective.This is the first part of a two-part series designed to improve study skills.  more...

The Dinkum Oil on Aussie Expressions Do you need to know the meaning of expressions like "get the dinkum oil" in order to improve your written communication with your Australian associates? Learn the meaning and origin of a multitude of Australian idioms through entertaining and interactive exercises. Giving many examples, this tutorial teaches you what various common Australian expressions mean, when it is appropriate to use them,  more...

Writing Well: Grammatical Relationships Improve your written communications by learning to identify proper grammatical solutions through entertaining and interactive exercises. Using interpersonal family relationships as an analogy, this tutorial examines common problems in practical grammar and provides memorable ways to solve them. A basic knowledge of rudimentary grammar is required to benefit best from this course.  more...

writing javascript and dhtml If learning the basics of JavaScript and CSS just whetted your appetite from more interactivity and functionality, read on. This 6-lesson course will take you way past the fundamentals in Web coding. You'll learn how to code highly interactive and functional JavaScript and DHTML from scratch, creating floating navigation menus, browser detectors, animated text and image objects, dynamic content,  more...

web project management The secret to your Web agency's success can be summarized in two words: project management. Whatever your project whether you're building a mom-and-pop site or the next Amazon.com project management is critical to its success and to the sanity of its stakeholders. Want the tools to manage bigger jobs? In this intensive 6-lesson course, we'll take you step-by-step through each phase of a Web  more...

quark basics Book publishing, magazines, newspapers, corporate reports, catalogues, promotional materials . . . there's almost no limit to what can be done using QuarkXPress, Quark's tried-and-true layout, design, and production tool. In this six-lesson course, you'll master all the basics of this "must-know" program. Through a series of hands-on projects, you'll create a flyer, a brochure, a newsletter, a  more...

print production For many designers and desktop publishers, sending a job to the printer is a mysterious (and expensive) process of trial and error. Guesswork doesn't cut it. That is why we offer this distance learning course in Print Production so that you can achieve your desired results when printing all of your graphic design projects. To manage a print job effectively, you must understand how printers work,  more...

powerpoint design In this 6-lesson hands-on course, you'll learn PowerPoint training techniques for designing effective presentations: ones that are clean, clear, visually appealing, and engaging in their delivery of content. You'll learn how professional presentation designers develop custom slideshows with impact and edge, avoiding common design pitfalls. The course provides a thorough grounding in PowerPoint's  more...

photoshop by example Like learning on the job? In this course, you'll tackle three professional digital imaging assignments using Photoshop, learning techniques and tips used by the professionals. Course projects include a CD-ROM cover, an optical illusion, and a cover for a documentary video. Each exercise is deconstructed (and reconstructed) step-by-step, to give you a thorough understanding of how to create  more...

photoshop basics Adobe Photoshop is the premiere image manipulation tool for both print and the Web. If you are planning on working with images in any way, you need to know it. Learn the basics of Photoshop in this thorough six-lesson beginner help course. You will learn how to select, enhance, distort, color, scale and manipulate scanned images and artwork or create them from scratch. Even if you just took  more...

photoshop advanced How well do you know Adobe Photoshop, the pro designer's tool of choice? If you've mastered the basics of Photoshop but you're still hungry for more, this course is for you. Transcend your current skillset to learn advanced illustration effects, 3D effects, photo-realistic painting, professional montage and color correction, and high-impact presentation methods. An extreme Photoshop expert  more...

photo retouching It doesn't matter how great a photographer you are nearly every photograph can benefit from retouching, whether it's to correct subtle color problems or make major changes to the subject or background. In this 3-lesson course, you'll learn how to turn good photographs into showstoppers. Using Photoshop's tools and filters, you'll learn to make seamless changes, realistically enhancing your  more...

intro to drawing Think drawing is a "gift" that has to come "naturally"? You would be surprised to see that it is actually a skill like any other. Let us show you how easily it can be learned. Drawing is as much about learning how to see and think about form and space as it is about technique. The drawing part itself is just marks on paper. But those marks come together to tell the viewer something about the  more...

interface design Interfaces are crucial to the success of your design in essence, they link your audience to your material. Good web interface design is intuitive, easy to navigate, user-friendly, and built on past user experience (on-line and off). Bad interfaces turn away visitors like the plague. On a VCR, you know the red circle means "record" and the green triangle means "play", right? The internet has  more...

indesign basics Publishing brochures, newsletters, reports, and other print pieces can be a challenge without the right tools. Along comes Adobe InDesign with all the features and flexibility and you'll need to publish professional-quality layouts. Whether you're new to layout design or making the switch from QuarkXPress, training with InDesign Basics will help you get your creative ideas on the page. In this  more...

illustrator advanced Adobe Illustrator puts any conceivable vector art application at your fingertips. But most digital designers only scratch the surface of Illustrator. To make a splash, one must delve deeper. If you've mastered Illustrator basics and you're ready for the next level, this course is for you. Move beyond the prickly Pen tool to explore gradient meshes, symbols, actions, filters, and more. An  more...

illustrator by example Learn how to design using Illustrator. Complete a professional design project and master Illustrator's most important features. Students will design a series of Swatch watches faces, bands, promotional materials, and all with a design plan based on a fictional client's brief from Swatch headquarters. The course also covers many essential features of Illustrator and how it interacts with its  more...

illustrator basics Adobe Illustrator is a powerful and versatile tool for creating illustrations for the print and Web. By tapping the power of vector software, you can produce detailed and scalable art for almost any application. In this 6-lesson course, you'll build a solid foundation in Adobe Illustrator, learning from a master teacher. You'll start with a tour of important menus, tools, and palettes, then  more...

golive basics Looking to create beautiful Web sites, without all that tedious coding? Look no further! Just about anything you can publish on the Web, you can create in Adobe GoLive. In this 6-lesson course, you'll gain a strong working knowledge of GoLive, from FTPing basic Web pages to creating advanced layouts, using frames, implementing CSS, adding multimedia files, and more. You'll be surprised at how  more...

"Be A Winning Currency Trader" at FBS FOREX Business School (FBS) is an online learning service with the mission of educating people for currency careers and providing them with the professional knowledge and understanding necessary to be successful.  more...

FileMaker Pro 8 Beginner FileMaker Pro 8 is powerful enough to handle most database jobs yet easy enough to create simple solutions in minutes. This practical "how to" course by FileMaker expert, John Mark Osborne, starts from beginner level and uses a single invoicing example to demonstrate all the features in FileMaker Pro including: field creation, finding, sorting, layout mode, container fields, auto-entry,  more...

Cakewalk Sonar 4 5 ...ents, FX and features! VTC author, David Ludwig, begins the tutorial by covering the basics of Sonar installation, tweaking Windows XP for optimization, and exploring the interface. Learn to record, edit and mix within Sonar, take advantage of advanced automation techniques, create loops and groove clips, use software synthesizers, and see a project through from start to finish. To begin  more...

Mac OS X Automator One of the major new features of Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) is Automator. It is a tool that lets you build workflows from actions that may be provided by Apple (over 200 are part of the Automator installation), by software developers -- or by you, following the techniques described in the second part of this tutorial. You can use Automator to automate repetitive tasks or to manage complex and  more...

Cisco CCNA 640-801 VTC's Cisco CCNA 640-801 training tutorial is designed to help you pass certification test and become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). VTC Author Bill Ferguson specifically targets the four major objective groups listed on the Cisco web site. These include Planning and Designing LANs and WANs, Implementation and Operation of Routers and Switches, Troubleshooting Cisco Networks, and  more...

FileMaker Pro 8 Intermediate FileMaker Pro is powerful enough to handle most database jobs yet easy enough to create simple solutions in minutes. This practical "how to" course by FileMaker expert, John Mark Osborne, starts from intermediate level and uses a single invoicing example to demonstrate FileMaker Pro features and techniques including interface design, relational database design, relationship operators, multiple  more...

FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced FileMaker Pro is powerful enough to handle most database jobs yet easy enough to create simple solutions in minutes. This practical "how to" course by FileMaker expert John Mark Osborne, starts from advanced level and uses a single invoicing example to demonstrate FileMaker Pro features and techniques including the Ultimate Find, saving a found set of records for future retrieval, saving find  more...

AutoCAD 2006 for Architects ...me users who want to learn basic 2D CAD drawing skills. The tutorial begins with basic drawing examples and leads the user towards an example of a typical construction drawing. Special attention is given to fundamental concepts that will enable the user to apply learned skills to future projects. PDF documents of the drawings are provided to assist in the learning process. Sample work files are  more...

ACT by Sage 2006 VTC author, Bill Ferguson, has used and taught others to use, contact management software for more than 10 years. This tutorial provides detailed information needed to make the most out of ACT! by Sage 2006. Ferguson demonstrates how contact management software can efficiently and effectively increase user productivity. Learn to track contacts, follow leads, create reports, write letters and  more...

Ableton Live 5 Ableton Live is a powerful "sequencing instrument" designed for each stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance. In the creative stage, Live is intuitive and responsive, encouraging the flow of musical ideas. During production, Live provides all of the professional tools required to complete and perfect projects. On stage, Live delivers unique expressive control and  more...

Macromedia Flash 8 Fundamentals Macromedia Flash 8 has continued the application's trend of being the industry standard tool for developing animation and rich media content for internet delivery. In this tutorial, VTC author Rick Martin starts from the ground up and gives you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Flash 8. He covers general concepts such as Flash movie architecture and animation basics and guidelines, as well  more...

FileMaker Pro 8 Expert FileMaker Pro is powerful enough to handle most database jobs yet easy enough to create simple solutions in minutes. This practical "how to" course by FileMaker expert John Mark Osborne, starts from an expert level and uses a calendar example to demonstrate FileMaker Pro theta join relationships, complex calculations and sophisticated scripting techniques. Moreover, relationships, calculations,  more...

Adobe Photoshop Advanced Artistry II Adobe Photoshop Advanced Artistry II, is a course designed for professional designers and photographers who use Adobe Photoshop CS2. The course is designed to showcase cutting-edge creative techniques in many artistic disciplines such as digital imaging, color correction and manipulation, photo retouching, advanced production techniques and other popular graphic effects. This practical  more...

CompTIA i-Net Certification VTC's CompTIA i-Net+ Certification is intended for users who are interested in pursuing Internet-related careers and provides information required to prepare for the CompTIA i-Net+ certification. The CompTIA i-Net+ certification validates the knowledge of technical and non-technical professionals with at least six months experience in Internet, Intranet, Extranet and E-commerce technologies.  more...

Blogging Blogging! Although in 1999 there were fewer than 100 weblogs known to be in existence, nowadays one is hard-pressed to miss a blog anywhere on the Internet. In this VTC tutorial, master instructor, Tim Warner, presents a comprehensive introduction to the world of blogging. From the history of blogging, to an overview of relevant terminology, to an in-depth consideration of three major  more...

100 Ways To Get More From Your Digital Camera Digital Photography is quickly becoming the new and most creative way to capture images without the worry & cost of film! Professional Photographer and author of "The Digital Photography Bible," Ken Milburn will teach you the most common digital camera components & the fundamentals of using your digital camera to get the best possible images. This tutorial also covers proper composition, focus,  more...

AppleScript Studio AppleScript Studio is the breakthrough technology from Apple that combines the simplicity of AppleScript with the remarkable easy-to-use features of Interface Builder and Project Builder. Your script-based applications now can look like full-fledged Aqua applications because that's what they are. You don't need to write a line of traditional code. If you're a developer using Cocoa, or Carbon, you  more...

Microsoft ASP NET Microsoft ASP.NET has taken many of the best active server technologies and combined them into one powerful set of coding instructions which allow interaction between the user and the server. Today's companies and their customers rely on a back-and-forth flow of data that can be specific and more importantly, updated based on individual requests for information. Why is this important? A customer  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic NET Microsoft Visual Basic has evolved throughout the years, but has steadily remained one of the most popular programming languages today. Visual Basic .NET is undoubtedly the most significant change to occur to Visual Basic yet. Significant new features include: unity of programming models, extension of the program to include mobile device capabilites, Performance Counters and Server Explorer,  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Organize and format your material easily, illustrate your points with your own images or with clip art, and even broadcast your presentations over the Web. Virtual Training Company author Curtis Simmons shows users how to get the most out of this application. In this tutorial, he explains the basics of  more...

Discreet 3ds max 5 Discreet 3ds max 5 is an extremely powerful, rich and versatile 3d modeling and animation program. In this tutorial, users will learn the fundamentals of 3ds max 5, including: modeling, animation, lighting, camera work and more. The purpose of this tutorial is to show users the basic functions of 3ds max 5 and how to apply them to 3d modeling and animation projects. By mastering the fundamental  more...

Carrara Studio 3 Carrara Studio 3 offers a complete solution for 3D modeling, animation and rendering. Available for Macintosh and Windows, Carrara Studio 3 combines the features and tools that creative professionals, educators, students and serious hobbyists find most appealing. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author and expert 3D animator Doug Sahlin teaches fundamentals for creating 3D scenes,  more...

Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise In this course, Certified Instructor Mark Long will teach the concepts and theories dealing with Microsoft Exchange 2000 in the "Enterprise" environment. He will begin by covering the basics, starting with Active Directory Integration, Schemas, Domains, Sites, Global Catalog Servers and the Implementation of Active Directory in Exchange. From installation to implementation, administration, policy  more...

Adobe Photoshop Image Restoration Phil Hawkins has been a landscape Photographer in Yosemite National Park for twenty-two years and an avid user of Photoshop for the last seven years. In this tutorial, "Adobe Photoshop Image Restoration - Image Acquisition and Retouching", he will begin by teaching photography concepts: image color, film grain, tonal range and cropping techniques, will be covered. Next, he will move into  more...

PHP Project Solutions This course will provide in-depth coverage of major PHP syntax, built-in functions of PHP, web application programming techniques and recommended coding solutions based on common PHP requirements. The user will also learn how to create a complete web application using HTML/XHTML/XML, Javascript, Postgres/SQL and then learn to troubleshoot by example. Examples and code for an online card game,  more...

Sun Microsystems Solaris CX-310-014 To become a Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris 9 Operating System, you must take and pass two exams: Sun Microsystems Exam CX-310-014 (part one), and Sun Microsystems Exam CX-310-015 (part two). This tutorial is part one of a two-part series offered by VTC and is intended to provide the user with knowledge needed to successfully take and pass Sun Microsystems Exam CX-310-014 (part  more...

Linux Introduction to Linux Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone. In this tutorial, Arthur Griffith explains and demonstrates everything you need to know to begin understanding and using Linux. From history to philosophy,  more...

Microsoft Exchange 2003 E-mail is currently the most widely used collaborative technology. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 enables information workers to gain access to critical communications almost whenever and wherever they need to and is designed to deliver greater security, availability, and reliability. In this tutorial, author and certified instructor Mark Long guides users through understanding, designing and  more...

Macromedia Flash MX Pro 2004 Advanced Developer Macromedia Flash MX Pro 2004 Advanced Developer opens a whole new world of functionality to Flash development and programming. The central program, Flash MX Pro 2004, Includes everything in Flash MX 2004, plus advanced functionality for creating more sophisticated interactive content, rich Internet applications, professional quality video, and easy deployment to devices. In this VTC tutorial,  more...

Pinnacle Liquid Edition Virtual Training Company is proud to introduce Pinnacle Liquid Edition, the most powerful and comprehensive DV editing solution available today. Liquid Edition provides the strong editing features that professionals demand by combining the professional expertise and esteemed broadcast heritage of the Pinnacle Liquid line with the plug and play power and ease of use of Edition. Liquid Edition  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Organize and format your material easily, illustrate your points with your own images, or clip art, and even broadcast presentations over the Web. Virtual Training Company author Curtis Simmons shows users how to get the most out of this application. In this tutorial, he explains the basics of  more...

Adobe LiveMotion 2 0 LiveMotion 2 from Adobe enables you to create great web graphics with interactivity, animation and sound. Web professionals are increasingly using animation to attract and engage Web audiences, but creating sophisticated animations has traditionally been time and resource-intensive. This version moves beyond basic Web animation with expanded content creation features, improved integration with  more...

Canon G5 Video Manual DVD With a stunning combination of resolution, speed, and control, all housed in a rugged, elegant new black enclosure, the Canon G5 has taken its place as a premiere Canon camera. By combining advanced Canon digital technology, flexibility, and enough professional features to exceed the expectations of even the most discerning photographer, the Canon allows users to attain superb shooting results,  more...

Macromedia Contribute 2 Macromedia Contribute 2 allows users and groups to update, create, and publish content to any existing website within seconds. All without knowing HTML! At the same time, Contribute 2 offers web professionals the control needed to lock down site design, layout and code. VTC author, John Kuhlman, demonstrates how to customize Contribute 2, create connections, build and edit web content, create  more...

Microsoft Word 2003 With Microsoft Word 2003 you can do a whole lot more than just create a simple text document or write a letter. You can do everything from creating colorful brochures and printing envelopes to writing your resume and designing a web page. In this VTC tutorial, author Laurie Fuller will guide you through the basic steps of creating and editing documents. You will learn how to add tables and  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic for Access 2002 Microsoft Visual Basic for Access 2002 is actually the language used to build Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Mark Long teaches you how to use Visual Basic for Access to build and publish your own programs. He teaches you the concept of event programming, code control structures, variables, constants, and much more. To  more...

Macromedia Director MX 2004 Macromedia Director MX 2004 is the proven multimedia tool for building rich content and applications for delivery via CD, DVD, and the Internet. Director MX 2004 offers many powerful new features, including two scripting languages, DVD-Video support, cross-platform publishing, and Flash MX 2004 integration. VTC author, Brian Maxx, details how users can work effectively and efficiently within  more...

Animating In Flash Make your own cartoons! That is the beauty of Flash. Anyone with an idea can create their very own cartoons and animations and share them with the world on the Internet. In this tutorial VTC author and experienced animator Dwayne Ferguson will show you all the steps to creating your very own animations. From concept to planning, to creating and publishing. With "Animating In Flash" you will have  more...

Dynamic HTML DHTML Dynamic HTML (DHTML) is an umberella term for a combination of HTML, XHTML, CSS, and a client side scripting language such as Javascript, or VBScript. DHTML allows developers to create engaging web sites with content that can move, change shape, size, color, or otherwise react to user actions without requiring a trip to the web server, or browser plug-in. VTC author, Darcey Spears, shows users  more...

CompTIA Linux Certification This VTC tutorial is intended for users with some Linux experience and provides the information required to pass the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. The CompTIA Linux+ certification is an industry credential that validates the knowledge of technicians with six months experience installing, operating, and maintaining Linux operating systems. The certification is intended to be entry level in  more...

Java 2 Certified Programmer The Java 2: Certified Programmer tutorial is for programmers experienced in using the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language who wish to take the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform exam . This course covers the information required by certification exam 310-035, which is the exam for Java 2 version 1.4. It also includes the information needed for 310-036, which is  more...

Adobe Photoshop for Photographers 3rd Edition Adobe Photoshop for Photographers (3rd Edition) focuses on three main areas of interest: professional photography techniques, supercharging user workflow, and releasing user creativity. VTC author, Gavin Phillips, shows users how to greatly increase workflow and productivity using Photoshop, while also becoming more "business creative" in the process. Learn how to create tasteful and marketable  more...

Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling VTC author, Frank Maturi teaches users advanced concepts of Lightwave 3D Modeling. He begins by demonstrating how to set up a Modeler interface, while detailing general and display options, units, layouts, backdrops, and viewports. He then shows users how to find blueprints and reference images from the Web, use Photoshop for blueprint preparation, set up background templates within Modeler, and  more...

AutoCAD 2005 for Architects AutoCAD 2005 for Architects builds upon the previous title, AutoCAD 2004 for Architects. It is intended for intermediate to advanced users who want to take full advantage of AutoCAD in an architectural environment. This tutorial will guide the user to more advanced 2D features of AutoCAD and basic 3D concepts. VTC author, Ivanhoe Tejeda, begins the tutorial by creating working drawings for a  more...

Cakewalk Sonar 4 ... the Windows platform. VTC author, David Ludwig, begins the tutorial by covering the basics of Sonar installation, tweaking Windows XP for optimization, and exploring the interface. Learn to record, edit and mix within Sonar, take advantage of advanced automation techniques, create loops and groove clips, use software synthesizers, and see a project through from start to finish. To begin  more...

Adobe After Effects 6 5 Advanced Adobe After Effects 6.5 is the standard for professional motion graphics, compositing and animation from the acknowledged world leader in graphics software, Adobe Systems, Inc. It is affectionately known as "Photoshop in motion" by those who use it daily. It is employed by Hollywood film production companies, independent filmmakers, major television studios, local television stations and anyone  more...

Introduction To XML XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a W3C-recommended general-purpose markup language for creating special-purpose markup languages. It is capable of describing many different kinds of data. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the sharing of data across different systems, particularly systems connected via the Internet. XML allows more control over data and is instumental in the use of RDF, RSS,  more...

Apple Final Cut Pro 5 An industry standard, Final Cut Pro 5 delivers powerful and precise editing tools that work with virtually any format, from DV and native HDV to fully uncompressed HD. With multicam editing tools, advanced color correction and intuitive audio mixing, Final Cut Pro gives you more creative options and technical control than ever before. Whether you are editing a home video, or the next film that  more...

Poser 5 Poser is a 3d-character animation and design tool for digital artists and animators. From an included collection of human and animal models and props, this program enables you to create movies, images, and posed 3D figures. With Virtual Training Company's Poser 5 tutorial, this application becomes easy for any user, artist, or animator to master. Author Dwayne Ferguson starts with the basics of  more...

Search Engines This Virtual Training Company tutorial is perfect for those who are new to search engines and the Internet, and those who get frustrated when searching and would like a better way to find exciting new information. Author Kathy Evans will help you become more efficient in your searches. She begins by introducing you to directories and search engines, helping you learn to develop a search strategy.  more...

Adobe Illustrator 10 Offering an unparalleled combination of creative freedom and productivity, Adobe Illustrator 10 is preferred by designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators, and business professionals. Andrew Hathaway will guide you through Illustrator 10 in this Virtual Training Company tutorial, beginning with an introduction to the basic menus, windows, and drawing tools. He will teach you about layers,  more...

Final Cut Pro 2 0 In Virtual Training Company's Final Cut Pro 2.0 Tutorial, author David Bigelow thoroughly introduces this application to beginners as well to users already familiar with digital nonlinear editing. He takes the user step-by-step through the process of capturing, editing, applying effects and titles, mixing audio, and outputting to tape or file. This training also elaborates on what's new compared  more...

xSLT xSLT (Extensible Style Language of Transformations) serves as both a style and a programming language. Author Anthony Knox begins this Virtual Training Company tutorial with an introduction to xSLT, the necessary tools, terminology, and the basics of creating a xSLT document. He covers both Top Level and Low Level elements, and explains additional functions. To get started, simply click one of the  more...

Apple QuickTime VR Authoring Studio Apple's QuickTime VR Authoring Studio is like 5 programs rolled into one - Object Maker, Panorama Maker, Panorama Stitcher, Project Manager and Scene Maker. Join Matt Neutra in this Virtual Training Company tutorial as he guides you through all five of these and more. He takes you step-by-step, teaching you how to use QuickTime VR Authoring Studio to create panoramic movies, object movies, and  more...

Microsoft Office XP Upgrade In Virtual Training Company's tutorial for Upgrade to Microsoft XP, author Greg Dutton explains the features that make XP productive, efficient, and reliable. He covers everything that is new to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, and Outlook. In no time, these new features will become as familiar to you as your old version of Microsoft Office. To get started, simply click one of the  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic for Excel In Visual Training Company's tutorial Microsoft Visual Basic for Excel, Pravah Pugh helps you get started by going over macros, the VBA programming language, and the VBA development environment. He then teaches you about the use and creation of functions for Visual Basic for Excel and how to access and save code. You will also learn about cell referencing, labels, names and much more. To get  more...

Macromedia ColdFusion Macromedia's ColdFusion is a rapid application development platform. Through the use of a tag-based scripting language, it enables you to build and to deploy powerful web-based applications. Even if you do not have any type of programming experience, learning ColdFusion is a breeze with the help of Mike Muller. He guides you through this Virtual Training Company tutorial by taking you through the  more...

Painter 7 Corel Painter 7 is a digital paint resource that simulates hand drawing and painting, making it the perfect tool for artists, designers, and animators. In this 12-hour Virtual Training Company tutorial, the user will learn how to maximize this natural media emulation software. Andrew Hathaway smoothly guides the user from the basics of the Painter interface, through all the tools and brushes. He  more...

Macromedia Flash MX Techniques Virtual Training Company's Flash MX Techniques tutorial is a great way for those with a working knowledge of the software to acquire more advanced skills. Rick Martin will guide you step by step through 10 complete projects, each covering a wide range of techniques to help you become more proficient with Flash MX. These include reproducing a fading text effect and creating a sliding menu. Work  more...

Oracle Introduction to Oracle SQL and PL SQL ...del, the Oracle Architecture and the Physical database. The tutorial is aimed at programmers, and individuals who have had prior SQL and relational database experience. Gavin Powell, your instructor, will begin teaching you many Oracle tools such as the SQL Plus, SQL Plus Worksheet, and Oracle Enterprise Manager. This tutorial will explain how to maintain the Logical Database, and the  more...

CCNA ICND Virtual Training Company's "CCNA/ICND" (Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices) will prepare you for the Cisco CCNA Certification test # 640-607. This tutorial is the basis for all Network Training. Your instructor, Bill Ferguson, will cover general networking knowledge, troubleshooting of networks, and the specific Cisco, IOS and CLI interface. You will also learn about the OSI Model and the uses  more...

Keynote Apple Keynote provides a simple set of tools for creating powerful slide show presentations. Organize and format your slides easily and effectively. Illustrate your information with your own images, or those created with Photoshop Elements. Even broadcast your presentations via QuickTime, or with a PDF file for the Internet. Virtual Training Company author Mario Leone shows you how to utilize this  more...

Macromedia Flash MX Intermediate Developer Macromedia Flash MX is one of the finest tools available for creating powerful websites. This Virtual Training Company tutorial is aimed at developers, those who are creating web applications and using advanced Flash MX ActionSripting in developer mode. Your instructor, Eric Hake, will guide you through the new features of the Flash MX Development tool. Timelines, shared libraries and templates  more...

Quicken Deluxe 2001 Quicken Deluxe 2001 is a financial management program that can easily help simplify your life. It is a helpful tool for tracking your banking activities, researching investments, preparing tax returns, planning for the future, and tracking your spending habits. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Linda Young is your guide in setting up your own personal financial center where you can manage  more...

Macromedia Flash 5 Techniques As in Virtual Training Company's other "Techniques" tutorials, the Flash 5 Techniques tutorial takes the user through ten projects that concentrate on different skills needed to maximize this application. Author Rick Martin assumes you have a basic understanding of Flash 5 and goes step by step through projects like basic and advanced animated splash screens, scrolling text windows, flashing mask  more...

Unix Shell Scripting Advanced Virtual Training Company's Unix Shell Scripting Advanced tutorial is recommended for the more advanced user who has a working knowledge of basic UNIX Shell operation. This course describes how to create programs using the syntax and features of the UNIX Shell, focusing on the most popular-- the Bourne Shell. In this eight hour tutorial, author Mark Virtue will demonstrate techniques that will be  more...

CompTIA Server Certification Virtual Training Company's CompTIA Server+ Certification Tutorial is geared toward helping you to pass the certification test, but includes plenty of foundation material of use to both the beginner and the professional. Author Bill Ferguson's 9-hour course explains what a network is, what it does, and its components, as well as how to install, configure and upgrade a network. Start learning this  more...

Web Publishing and Publicizing The aim of Virtual Training Company's Web Publishing and Publicizing tutorial is to give a thorough understanding of the concepts, tools and processes involved in creating, publishing and publicizing a web site. This tutorial includes DNS hosting with a movie each for US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand audiences. It also includes techniques for getting your site found by search engines. Author  more...

Paint Shop Pro 7 Paint Shop Pro 7 is a wonderful application for creating and editing images, and is great for both novices and experts designers. Linda Young is your instructor in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. She begins by familiarizing you with the basic features, such as the toolbar and browser, and the windows and controls, such as the title and menu bars and the workspace, of Paint Shop Pro 7. She  more...

Microsoft Windows XP Fundamentals Windows XP, the latest operating system from Microsoft, combines the compatibility of Windows 95/98 with the stability and security of Windows NT. This Virtual Training Company tutorial covers the fundamentals of Windows XP in way that can be understood even by those who have never used Windows before. Whether you are using the home or professional version, instructor Mark Virtue makes using XP  more...

QuarkXPress 5 QuarkXPress 5 is an industry-wide standard application in the print and design world, used as a layout and typographical tool to assemble elements for use in magazine, newspaper, brochure and other types of production. New features of QuarkXPress 5 makes this version even better than before, including tables, layers, XML export, hyperlinks, spell-check, and web design tools. This Virtual Training  more...

Email In-depth W Outlook Express 5 6 Need to know more about email? Try Virtual Training Company's tutorial Email In-Depth with Outlook Express. Nan Price will show you all you need to know to set up your own personal mailroom. Not only will she guide you through sending and receiving mail, but she will also help you learn how to include pictures, documents, and videos, and even how to send a fax through email. Learn how to set up  more...

Microsoft Windows XP Administration 70-270 Virtual Training Company's Microsoft Windows XP Admin tutorial is an excellent resource in preparation for the Microsoft Certification Exam #70-270. Certified Instructor Bill Ferguson guides you through installing Windows XP, including automated installation, troubleshooting the boot process, and configuring your hardware. He also helps you with managing the desktop, both for a user and an  more...

Adobe Photoshop 7 As Virtual Training Company Adobe-certified trainer Andrew Hathaway claims in this tutorial, Photoshop 7 is "the mothership of all imaging needs." You can create art, paint, edit images, create Web site content, and add special effects to images. Some of the exciting features new to Photoshop 7 allow you to preview all of your images with File Browser, save presets for your workspace, spell check  more...

PHP PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a tool that lets you create dynamic web pages. PHP-enabled web pages are treated just like regular HTML pages and you can create and edit them the same way you normally create regular HTML pages. Virtual Training Company's tutorial is taught by Joshua Mostafa and shows you how to get the most out of using PHP. He begins with the basics and takes you smoothly through  more...

Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Microsoft FrontPage 2002 is a web site creation and management tool that enables you to create attractive web sites. With FrontPage 2002, you can easily set up, monitor, and update sites. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Linda Young teaches you how to create a professional looking web site with ease. Beginners and experienced users alike can benefit from her in-depth training. She  more...

FileMaker Pro 5 for the Web FileMaker Pro 5.0 is a powerful cross-platform database application that takes the headache out of organizing your business and information. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 5 for the Web tutorial takes your working knowledge of FileMaker and teaches you how to make it work for your web site. Before you begin, it is recommended that you have a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro (see VTC  more...

Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment Virtual Training Company's "Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network" tutorial is perfect for preparing for the MS Certification test # 70-218. Bill Ferguson, a certified Microsoft instructor, helps provide you with the knowledge you need to pass this exam. He explains how to manage an Active Directory, Data Storage, including dynamic disks, and Shares and Access Rights, such as the sharing of  more...

Microsoft Publisher 2002 Microsoft Publisher 2002 helps you easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogs, calendars, and Web sites for the office or home. Learn to publish easily on your desktop printer, at a copy shop or commercial print shop, or directly to the Web. Linda Young is your instructor in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. She will guide you in planning  more...

Adobe After Effects 5 5 5 Essentials Adobe After Effects is the design application that has become the standard for 2D/3D compositing, special effects, and animation, even among video and motion graphics professionals. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Jayse Hansen guides you through the use of After Effects 5/5.5, taking you from the basics of creating a clip, organizing, and how to work with compositions, to working with  more...

Adobe InDesign 2 0 InDesign 2.0, Adobe's exciting new page layout application, shares the language of professional designers, delivering unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for designing superb pages. It works seamlessly with Adobe's PhotoShop and Illustrator applications, providing a single integrated system that does not interrupt your creative process. Among some of the new features are  more...

Macromedia Flash MX for Designers Macromedia Flash MX is a wonderful tool for the creation of incredible web sites. Virtual Training Company's tutorial is aimed at designers, those who create graphical Flash content, such as animations, interactive web navigation controls, interactive web sites, games, and movies. Rick Martin, your instructor, starts off slowly by introducing you to the interface, setup, and the basics of Flash  more...

Final Cut Pro 3 Even if you are new to digital nonlinear editing, James Monohan can make you a proficient user in Final Cut Pro 3 with this comprehensive training. Virtual Training Company's 11-hour tutorial takes you from the basics of digital editing through configuring your system, capturing video, importing data, media management, keyframes, outputting, exporting, and much more. The author includes an  more...

FileMaker Pro 6 FileMaker Pro 6 is a powerful cross-platform database application that takes the headache out of organizing your business and information. With FileMaker Pro 6, you can create powerful relational databases that will allow you to produce invoices, form letters, client contact databases, purchase order systems, and much more. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, master trainer and FileMaker  more...

Pro Tools LE Pro Tools LE is the leading digital audio solution, providing you with simplicity, stability, and incredible sound. With Virtual Training Company's tutorial, you will soon learn how to record, edit, mix, and create your own audio sequencing. Recording artist, producer, and engineer Jonathan Kagi illustrates the elements of the interface of Pro Tools one at a time, then shows you how to combine  more...

MySQL Virtual Training Company's MySQL tutorial is just what you need to begin designing and developing database management systems. Joshua Mostafa will help you go from a beginner's understanding of databases and SQL to gaining mastery knowledge in only 8 hours of training. He starts the tutorial by covering the basics of databases and SQL. Once you are comfortable with the basics, move on to the more  more...

Digital Photography ...s of Digital Photography. Authored by Pierre Pretorius, the tutorial begins by introducing you to the proper tools you will need to become involved with digital imaging. He covers the fundamentals of resolution and storage, and helps you find a better understanding of digital output, including enhancing your work using PhotoShop (see ISBN#1930519958, PhotoShop 6 for Photographers for more). He  more...

Authorware 6 Macromedia Authorware 6 is the leading authoring tool for creating e-learning, interactive web-based tutorials, and sophisticated simulations for the web, CDs, or corporate networks. Authorware allows you to include text, sound, video, and animation. You can track user response and results and your investment return. Learn how to make Authorware 6 work for you with Virtual Training Company's  more...

Adobe ImageReady 7 Adobe ImageReady 7 is a wonderful web production tool that allows you to create animation, image maps, web banners and backgrounds, and web layouts, and slice up and optimize graphics for faster downloading, as well as many exciting new features. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Mario Leone will guide you through 9 hours of exciting instruction as he helps you learn how to make  more...

Adobe Illustrator 10 Techniques Virtual Training Company's Illustrator 10 Techniques is a tutorial aimed at those who want to expand their working knowledge of the application, and for those who have viewed VTC's Illustrator 10 tutorial (ISBN#1930519583). Rick Martin takes you through 10 individual projects, with each one concentrating on a different design technique available in Illustrator. He will take you step by step  more...

ICC Color Management in Photoshop ICC (International Color Consortium) refers to a set of universal protocols adopted by several companies to ensure that color is described and interpreted accurately and consistently. These standards are supported by major applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and InDesign, as well as monitors, scanners, digital cameras and other hardware devices sharing the same tool set. In  more...

Maya Fundamentals If you need a high-end 3D graphics software package for 3D effects, animation, cinematics, or game graphics, check out Maya! Maya is widely used by visual effects and animation studios, and is growing increasingly popular with game developers. This Virtual Training Company tutorial introduces you to Maya's groundbreaking tools and features. Co-authors Chuck Grieb and Roger Dickes begin showing you  more...

Carrara Studio 2 Carrara Studio 2 is an exciting 3D graphics application that features tools for modeling, animation, rendering, and special effects, allowing you to create projects for the web, video, or for print. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Doug Sahlin will guide you through learning the tools of Carrara to create 3D scenes and objects, using the Spline, Vertex, and Metaball modelers, creating  more...

Adobe FrameMaker 5 5 Used primarily for production of long books, manuals and documents, Framemaker is an extremely powerful application that enables you to streamline your book and publication design. Version 5.5 allows you to generate indexes and tables of contents, create layouts with up to 100 master pages, and import formats. Virtual Training Company's tutorial on this application shows you how to do all of this  more...

MetaCreations Infini D 4 5 Infini-D 4.5 makes 3D animation feel like second nature, featuring the perfect balance of professional animation features, high-end special effects, and broadcast quality output, all within a celebrated, intuitive working environment. Version 4.5 features a dramatically faster renderer, a robust batch rendering queue, powerful new particle effects, and support for MetaCreations' MetaStream. In  more...

QuarkXPress 4 QuarkXPress 4 is a key application to learn, since it is an industry-wide standard application in the print and design world. Quark is used as a layout and typographical tool to assemble elements for use in magazine, newspaper, brochure and other types of production. Damienne Fitzpatrick has years of experience training companies in the use of this software. In this 10-hour tutorial, she takes you  more...

Desktop Design Are you just breaking into the design field? This tutorial is perfect for you. Designer and consultant Brian Cookman authors this title, beginning with basic design vocabulary and techniques, and leading into a higher level of knowledge necessary for publications of all kinds. This is especially good if you are looking for more of a how-to on design instead of something on a specific application.  more...

Adobe Premiere 5 Adobe Premiere 5 is a wonderful application for broadcasting quality video, offline editing, video for the web, and motion graphics. Mark Boscacci gives an overview and goes over the interface of Premiere in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. He will teach you about filters, motion, various palettes, composites, and more. To get started, simply click one of the topics below.  more...

Metacreations Poser 3 4 Poser is a 3d-character animation and design tool for digital artists and animators. From an included collection of human and animal models and props, this program enables you to create movies, images, and posed 3D figures. With Virtual Training Company's Poser 3/4 tutorial, this application becomes easy for any user, artist, or animator to master. Author Matt Neutra starts with the basics of  more...

QuarkXPress 4 Techniques QuarkXPress 4 Techniques tutorial is great for those with a working knowledge of QuarkXPress 4. Author Brian Cookman explores the new features and exciting possibilities in areas such as fonts, typography, grids and drawing. He introduces some new ideas and exercises to jump-start your imagination. You can start learning these tips right away by clicking on the topic that you want to know more  more...

HTML 4 If the Internet were a building, HTML would be the bricks. Virtual Training Company's tutorial on HTML 4 is essential for anyone who is studying web design or is building web sites. HTML will pull you into the world of the Internet, and author Mark Fletcher will show you how to use it to get your web site up and running in no time. From the very basics to actually working online, Mark Fletcher  more...

Adobe GoLive 4 GoLive is Adobe's flagship web site building application. Now the budget-conscious user or someone just starting out with the Web can experience the power and ease of GoLive. No other visual Web authoring program gives you this amount of creative control and flexibility. Mark Fletcher makes it all look easy in Virtual Training Company's GoLive 4 tutorial. You progress systematically and smoothly  more...

Adobe Photoshop Special FX Adobe Photoshop is the world-standard image-editing solution for print and the web. Virtual Training Company's Photoshop Special F/X tutorial is targeted at the intermediate to advanced user with a minimum of 60 hours experience, who has taken a 16-hour class, or, ideally, someone who has viewed roughly 70% of the VTC Photoshop tutorial (ISBN # 1930519206). Expert author Rita Amladi teaches over 9  more...

JavaScript Fundamentals JavaScript may be thought of as an extension of HTML. It is great way to make your web site come alive. JavaScript allows you to create pop-up windows and games, manipulate images, insert digital clocks and counters, and more. Chris Rasmussen, the author of Virtual Training Company JavaScript Fundamentals tutorial, explains in great detail the ins and outs of these important web building blocks.  more...

Macromedia Authorware Attain 4 5 Macromedia Authorware is one of the leading visual tools for creating web and online learning applications. It allows training developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to develop learning applications that they can track and deploy over the Web, across LANs, and with CD-ROM. Scott Doucet will make all of this seem as easy as pie in Virtual Training Company's 6-hour  more...

Microsoft Excel 2000 With Microsoft Excel 2000, you can take advantage of comprehensive tools to create spreadsheets and share them on the Web for universal viewing and collaboration. Excel allows you to easily analyze data with charts, Microsoft PivotTable, and graphs. You can even use automatic formatting to create data-rich spreadsheets. In this tutorial, you are guided from basic thorough advanced techniques by  more...

Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Word 2000 provides powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents that anyone with a Web browser can view- making it easy for team members to collaborate online. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Angie Rawlings shows you how to use this powerful application, covering the basics of the interface, menu bar, and tool bars. She then leads you into creating and  more...

FileMaker Pro 5 Create powerful relational databases that allow you to produce invoices, form letters, client contact databases, purchase order systems, and much more. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 5 tutorial teaches you this application by taking you through the creation of a complete business system. With author Mark Vernon, you will build databases for customers, products, orders, invoicing, and  more...

Microsoft Access 2000 Microsoft Access 2000 gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. You can share your database with coworkers over an intranet, find and retrieve information quickly, and take advantage of pre-packaged automated solutions to quickly create databases. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Lorie Flenner begins very basic, explaining the key concepts behind Access and relational  more...

Microsoft Windows IIS 4 IIS 4 (Internet Information Server) is Microsoft's premier web server. It includes WWW service, File Transfer Protocol service (FTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol service (SMTP) that allows email transfers, and Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) service that allows you to set up news groups. IIS 4 gives you many options, such as a certificate server, an index server that allows search options,  more...

Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server Admin Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server is a very popular server. Not only is it convenient to use, it is also a stable operating system. NT 4 is excellent in running applications. It has a graphical user environment, allows desktop configuration, is capable of multitasking, and has a large load capacity. You can set it up not only as your primary domain controller, but also as a back-up domain controller  more...

Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server Installation Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server is a very popular server. Not only is it convenient to use, it is also a stable operating system. NT 4 is excellent in running applications. It has a graphical user environment, allows desktop configuration, is capable of multitasking, and has a large load capacity. In Virtual Training Company's NT 4 Server Installation tutorial, author Louis DiPaola makes  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Microsoft Visual Basic 6 is a versatile language, usable for business applications, database interface, gaming applications, and even for presentations. Professor Arthur Lee authors this Virtual Training Company tutorial. He begins by introducing code and the controls needed in Visual Basic. Learn all about variables, debugging, and creating menus, as well. To get started now, click below on the  more...

Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation is one of the most powerful desktop operating systems for business computing. With it's updated interface, remote management capabilities, and troubleshooting tools, NT 4 Workstation is easy to use. It also protects operating system code, device drivers, and data from applications, making it a secure and reliable system. Author Mark Fletcher first gives a  more...

Adobe InDesign Adobe InDesign 1.0 Software shares the language of professional designers, delivering unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for designing superb pages. It works seamlessly with Adobe's PhotoShop and Illustrator applications, providing a single integrated system that does not interrupt your creative process. Virtual Training Company author Ian Cowles begins by introducing and  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Built on NT technology, Windows 2000 Professional delivers the business operating system to the next generation of computing. With built-in Web and application services, Internet-standard security, and record-breaking performance at a low cost, it is one of the best operating systems for doing business on the Internet. Learn all about it in Virtual Training Company's tutorial. You will soon be  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Organize and format your material easily, illustrate your points with your own images or with clip art, and even broadcast your presentations over the Web. Virtual Training Company author Angie Rawling shows you how to get the most out of this application. In this 8-hour tutorial, she explains the  more...

Macromedia Fireworks 3 Fireworks 3 is a design application for screen graphics that allows you to create graphics using both vector and bitmap applications. Scott Doucet is your instructor in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. He will cover all the basics of the Fireworks 3 workspace. He teaches you how to create, import, and export documents. He will show you how to draw objects, and will also tell you about many  more...

TCP IP for Windows TCP/IP, or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is actually a suite of protocols that gives you the ability to transmit, connect, provide maintenance, check for errors, and troubleshoot a network. You can even connect to a remote machine and control it. TCP/IP is must-know information for the network administrator. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Louis DiPaola guides  more...

Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 is the operating system that makes your computer work and play better. It provides you with easier Internet access and usage, better performance, and easy system diagnostics and maintenance. After author Angie Rawling explains the basic components of Windows 98, such as the accessories, files, folders, and toolbars, she instructs you how to customize the interface, run  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure This Windows 2000 Network tutorial enables users to learn the many aspects of networking with Windows 2000 products. Professor Louis DiPaola teaches you about DHCP, dynamic DNS, certificate servers, and monitoring and troubleshooting your network. As you go through this Virtual Training Company tutorial, you will become a more confident administrator. This is also a useful resource in preparing  more...

Macromedia Fireworks 4 Macromedia Fireworks 4 brings efficiency to Web graphics production! Let Virtual Training Company author Rick Martin show you how to create, edit, and animate Web graphics using a complete set of bitmap and vector tools. In this tutorial, he will teach you to use export controls to optimize your images, give them advanced interactivity, and export them into Macromedia Dreamweaver and other HTML  more...

Macromedia FreeHand 9 Macromedia FreeHand 9 is a versatile graphics application that uses vector drawing and allows you to import artwork from other sources. It is wonderful for creating ads, book covers, letterhead, and more. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Vivian Garner starts slowly by acquainting you with the many tools of Freehand. She will then guide you through using layers, fills, strokes,  more...

QuickBooks 2000 2001 QuickBooks 2000/2001 is America's #1 selling accounting software, and with its many new features, it makes managing your business even easier. Users can complete routine tasks such as writing checks, paying bills, creating invoices, tracking funds, inventory, and POs, emailing and faxing invoices, and managing payroll. Author Linda Young guides you through the steps of configuring QuickBooks so  more...

Adobe Illustrator 9 Offering an unparalleled combination of creative freedom and productivity, Adobe Illustrator is preferred by designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators, and business professionals. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Rachel Caplan guides you through the basics of Illustrator 9, then leads you into the more technical territory by showing you how to modify objects, the use of  more...

CorelDRAW 10 CorelDRAW! 10 is the latest version of the award winning page layout and vector illustration software from Corel. The new interface and improved features simplify the design process whether users are creating for the Web or print. This tutorial, led by Brian White, teaches users how to utilize features such as bitmap creation, image editing, painting, and animation so they can create to their full  more...

Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Microsoft FrontPage 2000 is a web site creation and management tool that enables you to create attractive web sites. With FrontPage, you can easily set up, monitor, and update sites. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Linda Young teaches you how to create a professional looking web site with ease. Beginners and experienced users alike can benefit from her in-depth training. She starts  more...

auto des sys form Z 3 9 AutoDesSys FormZ is a 3D modeling application that incorporates drafting and rendering. It's the perfect tool for architects, landscape architects, engineers, product and interior designers, illustrators, and animators, whether they are mature users or novices. FormZ combines solids and surface modeling so users can create any form, real or imaginary. The highly interactive interface allows the  more...

xHTML xHTML is a combination of HTML and XML(extensible Markup Language). xHTML consists of all the elements in HTML 4 combined with the syntax of XML. This tutorial teaches you how to code in xHTML. Author Anthony Knox will show you everything you need to know about CSS1 Selectors, Pseudo elements and classes, visual formatting, and advanced CSS2. Virtual Training Company even lets you begin the  more...

AutoCAD 2000 Basics AutoCAD 2000 is one of the world's most popular drafting packages. This 4 hour introductory tutorial is geared toward the beginner, allowing them to feel comfortable within the application. Virtual Training Company author Adam Beare will go over the menus and tools of AutoCAD, along with the basics of drawing and drafting. Upon completion of the tutorial, the student should have a good overall  more...

MYOB 10 5 For over 10 years, MYOB Accounting has been setting the standard by which all accounting software is judged. Conceived solely for GUI systems such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS, MYOB takes full advantage of today's computing systems to quickly and smoothly help you Mind Your Own Business. Follow author Karen Dews through this Virtual Training Company as she guides you in setting up a new data  more...

Adobe Photoshop for the Web Virtual Training Company's Photoshop for the Web tutorial is designed for the user who has a basic comprehension of Photoshop and would like to brush up on the skills required for effective web design. Each of Rick Martin's lessons builds on the previous one, as he leads you through an example work project. He uses this project to show you how to format, slice, and save your work for the Web. You  more...

Apple iMovie 2 iMovie2 is the latest version of the user-friendly software that has enabled Mac users to turn their home video recordings into amazing Desktop Movies. The software is quick and easy to learn with the help of author, George Lemonofides. After completing this Virtual Training Company tutorial, you will be able to achieve what the professionals can achieve. You will learn how you can capture video  more...

Painter 6 0 Corel Painter 6 is a digital painting resource that simulates hand drawing and painting. Painter 6 is the perfect tool for artists, designers, and animators. It realistically recreates the effects of real media with its vast array of brushes and imaging options such as felt-pens, watercolors, oil paints, and more. Author Andrew Hathaway guides you through this incredible tutorial, where you will  more...

FileMaker Pro Scripting FileMaker Pro is a powerful and useful application that takes the headache out of keeping your business databases organized. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro Scripting tutorial is perfect for gaining a more in-depth understanding of the actual use of scripts in real-world situations. It is highly recommended that you complete Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 3/4 (ISBN#1889347450)  more...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 5 This Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 training tutorial from VTC is ideal for anyone wanting to learn about the Internet and the ways you can view and use information from the World Wide Web. Jacqui Tapsall will introduce Internet Explorer to you, as well as searching and downloading from the web, off-line browsing, and more. You can begin immediately by clicking one of the subjects below.  more...

AOL 6 AOL (America Online) 6 is an Internet Service Provider and more. It contains a browser, mail provider, and content provider that allows pictures, chats, a calendar, and more, all in one software package. Follow Matt Neutra, your guide in this Virtual Training Company tutorial, as he takes you through the welcome screen and the navigation of AOL 6 and over sending email with attachments, the  more...

CompTIA A Certification 2003 Objectives Virtual Training Company's CompTIA A+ Certification (2003 Objectives) tutorial is a wonderful resource tool in preparing for the A+ Certification test. Certified instructor Bill Ferguson begins by taking you through the basics: terminology, how computers function, software and hardware relationships, BIOS and CMOS, memory management, storing data, and how video and audio are produced. Learn about  more...

Blueworld Lasso Lasso is a text language that serves as an intermediary between what browsers understand (HTML) and the server software, databases, form information, raw files and other text files. Lasso will allow you to make your database, web site and other files work in conjunction with each other, based on the input of the user. This Virtual Training Company tutorial is recommended for the person who has a  more...

Adobe Acrobat 5 Adobe Acrobat 5 is used primarily for the creation of PDF files for CD and on the Web, although it has a lot of other features. If you want to create a file (or scanned material) for use by others who don't have your application or fonts, then Acrobat is used to create the PDF file (Portable Document Format). Using Acrobat Reader (a free application), anyone can view your document just the way you  more...

Adobe GoLive 5 Adobe GoLive 5.0 software gives you industrial-strength design, production, and management features so you can create professional, dynamic, database-driven Web sites. Tightly integrated with other Adobe products such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, and LiveMotion, Adobe GoLive software protects your code from modification and corruption while offering industry-leading site layout and management  more...

Adobe Premiere 6 Adobe Premiere 6 is a wonderful application for video editing, both on Mac and PC. It is used for capturing digital and analog video, editing it, adding special effects, graphics and titling, and for outputting back to video. Mark Schaeffer gives an overview and goes over the interface of Premiere in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. After covering the basics, he will teach you many editing  more...

Bryce 5 Whether you're a pro or a beginning artist, Bryce 5 is an easy way to create, explore, and animate extraordinary imagery. It's perfect for multimedia, video, and the Web. Author Matt Neutra takes you from the basics through some of the more advanced features in this 11.5 hour Virtual Training Company Bryce Tutorial. He will show you all of the tools of the interface, how to create objects, editing  more...

CSS2 Tutorials CSS2 (Cascading Style Sheets, Level 2) is a language that allows you to separate content and style within a document. It makes developing and maintaining a web site a much easier task. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Anthony Knox introduces you to CSS2, the structure of CSS, and how to create a basic style sheet. He guides you through visual formatting, such as positioning, and into  more...

C Programming Virtual Training Company's C Programming tutorial is taught by an expert C programmer, Mark Virtue, who has been using C for over 15 years, and has been teaching C programming for over 5 years. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial starts at an introductory level, assuming that you have no prior programming experience. The instructor takes you through the basic concepts and techniques of C, and  more...

Unix Shell Fundamentals UNIX is a family of operating systems. UNIX Shell is common in text-based or command-line UNIX programs. The commands of UNIX shell are compatible with all brands of UNIX, including Linux. This Virtual Training Company tutorial teaches the fundamentals of UNIX Shell even if you have no prior knowledge of UNIX or UNIX Shell commands. Author Mark Virtue helps you get a better understanding thorough  more...

Symantec ACT 2000 Tired of stacks of business cards and never being able to find the right one? Then you need Symantec ACT! 2000, a contact management application. Bill Ferguson is your certified instructor in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. He will help you get more organized by showing you how to create contact records and a contact list, how to schedule your day, and how to use this information to create  more...

Mac OS 9 Mac OS 9 is a Macintosh Operating System that features 9 Internet tools, including Sherlock 2, the ultimate in search engines. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Chuck Taylor takes you step-by-step through each and every menu and all the options, from the Apple to the Special Menu. He goes over the desktop, the control strip, and even fills you in on updating to OS 9.1. Learn this  more...

Microsoft Office 2001 for Macintosh Microsoft Office 2001 is a great suite that allows you to perform a variety of tasks, such as sending email, creating newsletters or other documents, creating charts and graphs, and putting together presentations. Mark Maggiacoma guides you through this Virtual Training Company tutorial by introducing you to the basics common to all the different features, like creating new documents and saving.  more...

Macromedia Dreamweaver Fireworks Flash Integration Virtual Training Company's Macromedia Dreamweaver/Fireworks/Flash tutorial is an excellent resource for web developers. Together, these three programs offer a complete web development solution. Mark Fletcher is your guide and will demonstrate the power this integration can give you. They allow you to create images, lay out pages, and produce animation. With this tutorial, you will learn how all  more...

Adobe Photoshop 6 for Photographers Virtual Training Company's Photoshop 6 for Photographers tutorial, instructed by professional photographer Andrew Hathaway, is aimed at those who have a basic knowledge of and some experience with Photoshop 6 and a general understanding of photography. This tutorial builds on the lessons taught in VTC's Photoshop 6 tutorial (isbn#1930519206) and focuses on using Photoshop as a darkroom tool and a  more...

Macromedia Flash ActionScripting Virtual Training Company's Flash ActionScripting tutorial gives you an in-depth look into the scripting abilities of Macromedia's Flash 5. Author Don Rissler teaches with the assumption that you are already familiar with Flash, and he dives right into teaching you the actionscripting capabilities. Some of what you will learn includes Motion blur, the Ring of Saturn, the break down of scripting  more...

Macromedia Sitespring Macromedia Sitespring is a server-based solution that enables web teams to work together. It allows the user to manage web-development projects and organize tasks and team members. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Mark Fletcher guides you through setting up and working on projects, managing files and your project site, and administering and configuring Sitespring. You can start learning  more...

CompTIA Network Certification Need to become CompTIA Network+ certified? Join certified instructor Bill Ferguson in Virtual Training Company's CompTIA Network+ Certification tutorial as he shows you everything you need to know to take and pass the test. He begins by introducing you to the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model, then explains how network adapters allow computers to communicate, the relation between the  more...

C C Plus Plus (C++) is a programming language that is both procedure-oriented and object-oriented. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, Professor Arthur Lee will explain the environment of C++, then guide you into writing equations, creating functions and output, looping, and much more. To start learning about C++ now, click on the subject of your choice below.  more...

AppleScript AppleScript is an easy-to-use scripting language that allows you to control applications on a Macintosh. With AppleScript, you can speed up processes, reduce user error, and ensure consistency. It also enables automated workflow and routine tasks, unattended operation 24 hours a day, and even cross-platform scripting. Author Ben Waldie carefully explains all of these capabilities and more in this  more...

Adobe LiveMotion Adobe LiveMotion is a wonderful application to use for Internet and Web design. It enables you to create great web graphics with interactivity, animation and sound. LiveMotion uses object-based editing, which keeps all attributes editable and key-framable from start to finish. Author Mark Fletcher takes you through this great application step by step in Virtual Training Company's tutorial. Learn  more...

Final Cut Pro 1 2 5 Final Cut Pro is Apple's application for making video editing simple and effective. It is a non-linear application that integrates well with Adobe PhotoShop and is full of professional editing features. Virtual Training Company author David Bigelow will show you how to configure Final Cut Pro 1.2.5 for editing videos and will give a detailed explanation of all the tabs and buttons you will  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Advanced Microsoft Visual Basic 6 is a versatile language, usable for business applications, database interface, gaming applications, and even for presentations. In Virtual Training Company's Visual Basic 6 Advanced tutorial, Professor Arthur Lee will take your Visual Basic skills to the next level by showing you multiple form projects, code for multiple forms, sequential forms, and much more. Begin to  more...

MIDI VISION DSP 4 1 In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author and musician Phil Slade will walk you through MIDI/Vision DSP. From explaining basic MIDI configuration to guiding you through integrating multiple layered tracks into a final sequence, he will take the mystery out of MIDI and digital recording. You can begin learning now by clicking one of the topics below.  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2000 Microsoft Outlook 2000 is somewhat like an electronic diary, for either personal or business use. Use Outlook to keep track of daily or weekly tasks, to remind you of important meetings or other events, to send emails, and to store contact information of clients or friends. Virtual Training Company's tutorial will provide you with the knowledge you need. After introducing the interface, author Zoe  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Server is a wonderful operating system. It has a very secure platform, both locally and on the Internet, a user-friendly interface that is similar to Windows 98, Plug and Play capabilities that can be used without the worry of configuration, and an excellent search function. This Virtual Training Company tutorial is a wonderful resource in preparing for the Microsoft  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services New to Microsoft Windows 2000, Active Directory Services allows you to keep track of all objects on your network. With it's open standards, upward scalability, and ease of use, it is a must for the organized network. This Virtual Training Company tutorial is an excellent resource for preparing for the Microsoft Certification Exam #70-217. Professor Louis DiPaola will help you gain the necessary  more...

Adobe Photoshop 6 Adobe Photoshop 6.0 is the world standard image editing solution. It is widely used for web design, prepress production, fine art, and digital photography as well. Virtual Training Company's tutorial offers an incredible thirteen hours of training. Author Andrew Hathaway begins training with the assumption that users have never worked with Photoshop or any other digital image editor. He explains  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic for Access Microsoft Visual Basic for Access is actually the language that is part of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Mike Haines explains VBA in the context of Access. He teaches you the concept of event programming, code control structures, variables and constants, and much more. Start becoming familiar with VBA now by clicking  more...

Macromedia Director 8 Macromedia Director 8 enables you to develop magnetic destination content and interactive media on the Web, CDs and DVDs and corporate Intranets. Build dazzling 3D entertainment, interactive product demonstrations and online learning applications. Director 8 unleashes your creativity by providing you with the tools that allow you to combine graphics, sound, animation, text, and video into  more...

Final Cut Pro 1 2 5 Advanced Virtual Training Company's Final Cut Pro Advanced tutorial is a more in-depth look at Apple's non-linear editing application. This tutorial is for those who have a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro and have completed at least one editing project from beginning to end, and especially those who have taken the first VTC Final Cut Pro tutorial. Author James Monohan expands on topics covered in the  more...

Cleaner Pro 5 Cleaner Pro is the best way to put streaming video and audio on your web site. Recognized as the world-standard, Cleaner Pro 5 is a complete camera-to-web streaming solution. Cleaner Pro 5 is all you need to capture, author, encode and publish the highest-quality streaming media in all formats -- QuickTime, RealSystem, Windows Media, MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and more -- at all connection speeds.  more...

Professional Desktop Publishing on the PC Professional Desktop Publishing for the PC teaches the user to integrate three of the most popular desktop publishing titles: CorelDRAW, Adobe PhotoShop, and Adobe PageMaker. In addition to teaching the necessary terminology and the differences between the software applications, Virtual Training Company author Brian White also simplifies the processes of designing business cards, letterhead and  more...

HTML 3 If the Internet were a building, HTML would be the bricks. Virtual Training Company's tutorial on HTML 3 is essential for anyone who is studying web design or is building web sites. HTML will pull you into the world of the Internet, and author Mark Fletcher will show you how to use it to get your web site up and running in no time. From the very basics to actually working online, you will be taken  more...

FileMaker Pro 3 4 Create powerful relational databases that allow you to produce invoices, form letters, client contact databases, purchase order systems, and much more. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 3/4 tutorial teaches you how to create relational databases, reports, use scripts, calculations, and functions. Go ahead and get started by clicking below on any selection you want to learn about.  more...

Adobe PageMaker 6 5 Advanced Adobe PageMaker was one of the first page layout applications, and is still heavily used in many corporate production environments, as well as some studios and magazines. If you are looking for employment within corporate desktop publishing departments, learning PageMaker is a must. In Virtual Training Company's PageMaker 6.5 Advanced tutorial, author Diane Presler begins by making you comfortable  more...

Automated Air Fares and Ticket ...m (CRS) simulation of Sabre in conjunction with the online tutorial. Each lesson combines selections from a proven Sabre text with helpful hints and instruction to most effectively use the realistic simulator, RTS Sabre . You will learn and practice the basic functions of Sabre as used by travel professionals pricing air travel. Exercises and drills will improve your proficiency and speed.  more...

Automated Air Reservations ...m (CRS) simulation of Sabre in conjunction with the online tutorial. Each lesson combines selections from a proven Sabre text with helpful hints and instruction to most effectively use the realistic simulator, RTS Sabre . You will learn and practice the basic functions of Sabre as used by travel professionals planning and booking air travel. Exercises and drills will improve your  more...

Automated Car Rental and Hotel Accommodations ...m (CRS) simulation of Sabre in conjunction with the online tutorial. Each lesson combines selections from a proven Sabre text with helpful hints and instruction to most effectively use the realistic simulator, RTS Sabre . You will learn and practice the basic functions of Sabre as used by travel professionals booking car and hotel arrangements. Exercises and drills will improve your  more...

Making the Most of 4-H Meetings Running well-organized meetings is one of the most important elements of operating a successful 4-H club. New leaders need to learn what types of meetings they will be expected to hold or attend, how to delegate responsibilities, and how to avoid common meeting mishaps. This tutorial provides you with tried and true techniques to make the most out of your 4-H club meetings, which in turn will help  more...

3D Modeling Using Form_Z Course Did you marvel at the animation in Toy Story and wonder just how they did it? Or are you a computer game enthusiast, intrigued by virtual reality? Or an architect, interior designer, or planner looking for a way to digitize your designs? Maybe you're just on the lookout for new design techniques to spice up your graphic or Web design portfolio. Whatever the case, this fun, project-based course  more...

Advanced Flash Multimedia Projects Course Flash designers, are you ready to up the ante? If you've mastered the basics of Flash animation and ActionScript, it's time to bring all your skills together to create multimedia experiences that wow users. In six intensive lessons, training and exercises, you'll learn flash and a creative and self-sufficient approach to developing high-level Flash applications for the Web, CD-ROM, and beyond.  more...

After Effects I Course Adobe After Effects is a powerful application used to create motion graphics and visual effects for film and video. After Effects is used in a variety of contexts, including broadcast graphics, music videos, feature films, video rotoscoping, corporate presentations, and conferences. In this 6-lesson training course, you'll study with a leading animator and learn how to use After Effects to create  more...

Color Correction Course Do you know how to get the best out of your digital images? As every art director knows, even the best photographs (on the best of days) can be plagued by problems such as color casts, unnatural tones, dull highlights, murky shadows, or low contrast. That's why color correction is such a critical step in preparing high-quality images for print or the Web. In this challenging 6-lesson course,  more...

css essentials Tired of coding HTML, one tag at a time? Then consider CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), a technology that allows the Web designer precise control over almost every aspect of page's design and layout. In this practical 3-lesson course, you'll learn how CSS works to give you fast and easy control over such page elements as: fonts, lists, color, backgrounds, borders, relative positioning, even  more...

digital art photography Have you ever wondered about the days, weeks, or months that went into creating the work of art you admire in a gallery or exhibition? This course, produced by renowned visual artist Cecilie Dahl, guides you through the creative process behind making digital art photography. You'll explore each step of the endeavor from the genesis of an art concept through its exploration, selection, treatment,  more...

digital illustration advanced Digital illustration is a challenging but expressive area of graphic design. It brings out each artist's unique personal style. If you've mastered the basics in Illustrator, it's time to challenge yourself and boost your skills. In this 6-lesson course, you'll learn advanced methods for communicating your creative concepts. Through step-by-step lectures, you'll explore how an expert Illustrator  more...

digital illustration basics Visual communication has been an integral part of graphic design since its inception in the 1920s. Today, most of those friendly little graphics and icons that give order and humanity to the world around us are created digitally, using powerful software applications such as Adobe Illustrator. In this hands-on introductory class, you'll learn the tricks of the trade for creating illustrations  more...

digital photography I Digital photography is a key skill for any digital designer today. Whether you're a fine artist, graphic designer, or Web developer, a mastery of digital photography gives you creative control of the medium. If you've outgrown the basic features of your digital camera, and you're looking to take professional-quality photos, zoom in on Digital Photography I. In this hands-on course, you'll  more...

digital photography II Looking to achieve better-looking results in your digital photography? You're not alone the medium is hot, the technology changes daily, and designers, artists, and photographers are all rushing to get up to speed. To take great photographs every time requires both technical and aesthetic mastery. How and when to use your advanced camera's features? What shooting or composition techniques will  more...

digital photography using camera raw Are you getting the most out of your digital photographs? If you're not using your camera's RAW format and Adobe Photoshop's Camera Raw feature you're missing a whole world of picture quality. Developed by noted digital photography expert Ken Milburn, this advanced 6-lesson course explores every facet of editing RAW images in Adobe Photoshop CS2. You'll learn when, why, and how to incorporate  more...

dreamweaver I Macromedia's Dreamweaver is the preferred HTML editor of professional Web designers and not just because it has a cool name. Dreamweaver integrates a host of design tools in one easy-to-use application. Without any advanced HTML knowledge, you can design sophisticated sites, creating advanced layouts by using tables, colors, style sheets, frames, and more. This intensive 6-lesson training  more...

dreamweaver II If you love the ease and flexibility of designing sites with Dreamweaver and are ready to tackle more sophisticated projects, Dreamweaver II is your ideal next step. Some powerful features lie just below the surface in Dreamweaver, including precision layouts through Cascading Style Sheets, templates and asset management, and even the ability to create high-end interactive features without  more...

e-commerce Shopping at Amazon.com may be easy, but building an e-commerce Web site is a serious challenge. What with business plans, technology, hosting, architecture, accounting, shopping cart, security, and legal issues, it's no wonder most designers leave e-commerce Web design to the pros. In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to build a well-conceived, fully functional e-commerce Web site for your  more...

fireworks basics Creating graphics for the Web? Throw away those competitive products, because you can do it all with Macromedia's Fireworks. In this 6-lesson course, you'll learn how to import, manipulate, and export Web graphics, optimizing and animating them, creating image slices and hotspots even combining graphics with HTML and javascript. You could build an entire site using Fireworks, and just to prove  more...

flash actionscript programming Love creating animations and sites in Flash and scripting basic interactive actions? Then you're ready to take Flash to the next level by learning programming with ActionScript. Unlike basic scripting, programming with ActionScript allows you to create highly interactive and entertaining applications that can be infinitely modified. You can build fully-featured interactive games and other dynamic  more...

flash animation Deep down, every designer wants to be an animator. But fear not Flash is here to save the day! In Macromedia Flash, you can learn how to create stunning animations using just basic tweening and frame-by-frame techniques. In this hands-on 6-lesson course, you'll learn how to draw simple but compelling characters, prepare them for animation, add expression and motion, and storyboard and animate a  more...

flash experience design Macromedia Flash provides us with the tools to create new forms of interaction, involving and engaging Web users in ways only hinted at in television and theater. In this project-based training course, you'll learn how to design interactive Flash environments that deliver a message or tell a story. Narrative tools explored will include Flash event-driven functionality, movie clips, non-linear  more...

flash & typography To capture your target audience, you sometimes need to create motion on your page. You can add interest with animated graphics, of course, but don't forget that type can move, too. And Macromedia Flash is probably the most effective and the most widely used tool for adding movement. This course teaches you how to turn type into high quality motion graphics, adding visual excitement to your pages.  more...

flash web site design Looking to create Web sites with punch and panache? Look no farther than Macromedia Flash, the top technology for designing and presenting multimedia on the Web. Once just an animation program, Flash has evolved into a tool for building entire Web sites with visual, highly interactive features that HTML simply can't match. If you're familiar with basic Flash animation techniques, learning to  more...

freehand basics Macromedia Freehand is the vector program of choice for many graphic and Web designers. It's used to create razor-sharp illustrations that print or enlarge to any size with little or no degradation. In this 6-lesson course, you'll explore the wide horizons open to Freehand users. You'll create illustrations, Web graphics, animations, newsletter layouts for print and Web, and more. Once you've  more...

fundamentals of digital photography Digital Photography Course: Digital cameras can be easy to use but confusing to learn. What are all these controls, buttons, knobs, dials, features, and functions for? How can I take better photographs? How can I transfer images from my camera on to my computer or the Web? The Fundamentals of Digital Photography course is designed to answer all these questions and more. You'll get a hands-on  more...

fundamentals of javascript This course will show you where to find thousands of JavaScripts and how to adapt them to your Web pages. You will see what JavaScript can do, its advantages and limitations. You will even learn how to create a simple JavaScript from scratch in order to understand the basic JavaScript syntax. Practical course exercises give you the chance to see your interactivity in action. Tuition: $329 US  more...

fundamentals of typography Typography is what sets designers apart from other artists. In visual communication, typography must be integrated (every last loop, bowl, and descender) into a total design. In this 3-lesson course, you'll explore the anatomy of the letterform. Through interactive lectures and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to classify typefaces and use them creatively. Understanding the fundamentals of  more...

Microsoft Excel 2003 Excel 2003 enables you to turn data into information with powerful tools to analyze, communicate, and share results. Excel 2003 can help you work better in teams, and help protect and control access to your work. In addition, you can work with industry-standard Extensible Markup Language (XML) data to make it easier to connect to business processes. Author Kate J. Chase's extensive knowledge of  more...

Microsoft Publisher 2003 Publisher 2003 is a comprehensive solution for creating a wide variety of publications for desktop printing, commercial printing, e-mail distribution, or viewing on the Web. Create a comprehensive selection of business publications using new wizards, such as the Easy Web Site Builder and the E-Mail Newsletter wizard. Or, create print publications, including brochures, newsletters, postcards, CD or  more...

CompTIA Security Certification Networks are as integral to business today as paperclips and coffee. Everyday, data within shopping carts, employee records, bank records and more gets passed across networks worldwide. Whether it's an e-mail from the other end of the office or a financial transaction across continents, proper network security is essential. In the CompTIA Security+ tutorial, VTC Author Paul Wolfe guides you  more...