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Java 2 - Language & Semantics Students will learn basic Java programming fundamentals, operators and expressions as well as, control statements and arrays. In this unit, you will learn about the Java syntax and lexical issues. It covers identifying the range and declaring the constants, literals, and variables of the three main categories of primitive data types. You will learn to identify Java keywords and identifiers.  more...

Java 2 -- Classes & Inheritance Students will learn about Classes & Objects, Inheritance and Polymorphism, Nested Classes and Creating Interfaces in the Java Programming Language This unit introduces the concept of classes and objects, and discusses the procedure for declaring classes and creating objects. You will learn to declare instance variables, methods, and local variables by using permitted modifiers such as public,  more...

Java 2 -- Handling Exceptions & Implementing Threads This unit describes exceptions, exception handling, threading, multithreading, the creation of threads, their classes and their use. This unit explains the basics of exception handling by introducing the concept and highlighting the advantages of exception handlers in a program. It draws a distinction between errors and exceptions. In this unit, you will learn about the keywords used in  more...

Java 2 -- java.lang Package This unit provides an overview of the java.lang package by explaining its classes, interfaces, and exceptions. This unit provides an overview of the java.lang package by explaining its classes, interfaces, and exceptions. It explains the importance of the java.lang package in Java programming. You will learn about the importance of the Object class, which is the super class for all Java  more...

Java 2 -- java.util Package This course teaches you about the various interfaces you will need to learn in Java programming You will also learn about additional classes in Java. In this unit, you will learn about various interfaces, such as Collections, Map, List, Set, Enumeration, Iterator, and Observer, which are available in the java.util package. You will also be shown how to override some of the methods of the  more...

Java 2 -- Building Graphical User Interfaces This course contains 3 units: The Java.awt.package, using GUI components and managing the layout. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to build graphical user interfaces. This course contains 3 units: The Java.awt.package, using GUI components and managing the layout. The first unit will cover the features of the java.awt.package. It explains the important methods and alignment  more...

Java 2 -- Applets & Imaging This course contains 4 units: Applets, Advanced Applets, 2d Graphics and Printing in Java, and Imaging. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit defines an applet and lists the features of an applet. You will learn about the Applet class, its hierarchy, and its methods. You will also  more...

Java 2 -- File I/O This course contains 4 units: I/O in Java Streams, Using the Filter & Pipe Stream Classes, Using the Character Stream, and Using the File Classes Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement the features and functions for file input and output as you program in the Java language. In the first unit, you will learn about how Java performs basic I/O operations using streams.  more...

Java 2 -- Advanced Java This course contains 4 units: Garbage Collection, Java Security, Internationalization, JavaBeans Technology. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these advanced features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit explains the process of garbage collection. It describes the gc( ) and finalize( ) methods in Java and the code used to make  more...

Java 2 -- Enterprise Java This course contains 4 units: JFC and Swing, Working with Swing Components, Java Servlets, and Distributed Applications. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these enterprise features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit provides an overview of the JFC package and the Swing architecture. It explains the features of the Swing class and  more...

Java 2 -- Advanced java.lang & java.util Packages This course contains 3 units: Accessing Resources at Run Time, The Reflection Package, The jar Utility. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit describes the important methods in the System class, such as arrayCopy( ), exit( ), gc( ), getProperty( ), load( ), setProperty( ), setIn( ),  more...

Java 2 -- Extending the GUI This course contains 3 units: Creating Fonts, Dialog Boxes, and Menus, Using Listener Methods, and Handling Events. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Java language. In the first unit, you will learn to use fonts in a program. The unit explains the Font and FontMetrics classes and their methods. You will learn to  more...

Java 2 -- Networking This course contains 3 units: Networking Basics, Programming Using Sockets, and Programming Using Datagrams. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Java language. In the first unit, you will learn about the client/server architecture that forms the core of networking concepts. The unit also explains frequently used  more...

Java 2 -- Advanced Enterprise Java This course contains 3 units: Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Java Native Interface, and The Debugger. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Advanced Enterprise Java language. The first unit explains the concept of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC). It covers the features and functions of JDBC and the differences  more...

Java 2 - Introduction This course provides students a general overview and understanding of the Java 2 Programming Language. This unit will discuss Java history and the main features of the Java language. You will learn how Java differs from C++, and what types of unique features are available in the Java language. You will also learn why the Java Virtual Machine is considered the core of the Java platform.  more...

Windows 2000 Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows 2000 by walking them through the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows 2000. Students will learn end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on  more...

Visual Basic.NET This Visual Basic .NET course teaches you the standards and basics for the Microsoft .NET framework. Visual Basic.NET is a significant upgrade to Visual Basic and incorporates many new features and framework goals of the .Net architecture. Learning to manage these changes will allow VB developers to create enterprise applications for the .NET platform and to create more traditional VB  more...

Visual Studio .NET and ASP.NET Online Training This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. This e-learning computer training series includes all of the online training tutorials listed below and is provided in an interactive e-learning format. All courses allow for 1 year  more...

Windows Vista ...Vista. It discusses the editions available, including Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, and Ultimate, and points out the differences between them. It also introduces some of the new features of Windows Vista, including the Sidebar, Windows Aero, and Windows Media Center. It teaches the user skills such as working on the Desktop, using windows, opening files and applications, and working  more...

Windows Vista Essentials ...Vista Essentials offers the tools needed to become a proficient Microsoft Windows Vista user in no time through comprehensive lessons and engaging quizzes, allowing the user to choose which lesson to learn.. Whether the user is a beginner who wants to learn basic operations of the new Windows environment or a seasoned user, learning to access advanced functions and new features, this  more...

SQL Server 2000 - XML-Enabled Applications Using SQL 2000 This course is designed to teach students the basics of SQL and XML in building and combining applications where database functions are required This course will give students a good understanding of how to use SQL 2000 in building and integrating applications that use or require a database and are enabled with XML. Course includes a primer for SQL and XML calls for SQL. Course also covers using  more...

SQL Server 2000 Complete Course This course is a complete set of SQL Server 2000 Administration, SQL Server 2000 Desing and Implementation, Datawarehousing and XML Enabled Applications using SQL 2000. This course teaches you to administer and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate the SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. Learn how to install and configure a SQL 2000 Server, plan, design, and create SQL 2000 databases,  more...

Office XP (2002) Advanced This advanced course introduces students to some new features of Microsoft Office XP. It covers the major features that apply to all of the applications. This includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, as well as a special course on time management. The goal of this advanced course is to broaden and develop the intermediate skills that the  more...

Office XP (2002) Intermediate This course introduces students to some new features of Microsoft Office XP. It covers the major features that apply to all of the applications. This includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook. This intermediate course strives to broaden and develop the intermediate skills that students already possess. This intermediate course  more...

Office XP (2002) Introduction This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Office XP. It covers the major new features that apply to all of the applications. This includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft FrontPage, and Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn the intoductory features that each of these applications has to offer. This course introduces  more...

PC Fundamentals With Microsoft Windows XP This course introduces students to the basics of personal computers. Students will learn what a computer is and how to identify and classify some basic components and peripherals. Students will also receive instruction on how to turn on a computer and log on to Microsoft Windows XP. In addition, students will learn what Microsoft Windows XP is, how to use the mouse to access various essential  more...

Oracle 10g OCA The demand for Oracle technical professionals is growing fast. Experienced or new to the profession you need to know what skills make you more attractive to employers. You will have 1 year access to this course but can complete it as quickly as you like to. Oracle 10g OCA The demand for Oracle technical professionals is growing fast. Experienced or new to the profession you need to know what  more...

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design using UML This will be an eight week course introducing OO Analysis & Design. Each concept taught will be applied to a real world system in a step-by-step modeling of the same. Topics Covered : Why OO, What is UML, Outline of development process, Use Cases, Class Diagrams( basic concepts ), Interaction Diagrams, Class Diagrams( advanced concepts ), Packages & Collaborations, State Diagrams, Activity  more...

Microsoft Word XP Certification Our Word XP 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. Welcome to Microsoft Word XP Certification Our Word XP 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  more...

Microsoft Office XP New Features This course introduces students to some of the new features of the Office XP suite. It covers the major new features of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook. This course introduces students to some of the new features of the Office XP suite. It covers the major new features that apply to all of the applications, including smart tags and  more...

Microsoft Windows XP Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP by including lessons on customizing the Desktop and using Windows Explorer. The course will walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the  more...

Microsoft Excel XP Certification Our Excel XP gives you the comprehensive tools to create spreadsheets and share them on the Web for universal viewing and collaboration. Welcome to Microsoft Excel XP Certification Our Excel XP gives you the comprehensive tools to create spreadsheets and share them on the Web for universal viewing and collaboration. You'll be able to easily analyze data with charts, Microsoft PivotTable views and  more...

Microsoft Office XP Certification Our Office XP Training consists of 15 interactive computer-based training modules delivered via CD-ROM or via the Internet through our online university. Welcome to Microsoft Office XP Certification Our Office XP Training consists of 15 interactive computer-based training modules delivered via CD-ROM or via the Internet through our online university. The Office XP suite includes Access, Excel,  more...

Microsoft Outlook XP Certification Our Outlook XP provides a single location for organizing and managing all of your day-to-day information, from e-mail and calendars to contacts and task lists. Welcome to Microsoft Outlook XP Certification Our Outlook XP provides a single location for organizing and managing all of your day-to-day information, from e-mail and calendars to contacts and task lists. Our interactive training series  more...

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Office 2007 ...7, Access 2007, and Outlook 2007 as well as the Windows Vista operating system. The MCAS certification is replacing the Microsoft Office Specialist or MOS certification for the Office 2007 Suite. The user is given 1 year access to this course. You may complete it as quickly as you care to, however be diligent to understand and apply the new knowledge in a satisfactory manner. Microsoft  more...

Microsoft Access Gain a solid understanding of this powerful database management system Course is designed to provide the end user, with little or no prior experience using Microsoft Access, a solid understanding of the basic commands and features of this powerful database management system. As an introductory level class, topics to be covered include how to design, create, organize, display and query a database  more...

Microsoft Access XP Certification Our Access XP gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Welcome to Microsoft Access XP Certification Our Access XP gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Share your database with co-workers over an Intranet, find and retrieve information quickly, and take advantage of automated, pre-packaged solutions to quickly create databases. Our interactive training series will show  more...

Linux Complete Set This complete set of Linux Operating System training will get you started in the world of the Linux operating system, Linux networking and Linux administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more. This course set will walk you through Linux installation and setup, including some of the more difficult topics like  more...

Linux Operating System Linux Operating System will get you started in the world of Linux networking and administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more. Linux Course Description This course will walk you through the Linux installation and setup, including some of the more difficult topics like network settings and graphical interface  more...

Linux System Administration This course will teach students how to setup, install, maintain and administer a computer system using the Linux operating system. Topics include system installation and configuration, startup and shutdown, adding/deleting users, installing peripheral devices, backing up and restoring system and user data, application package installation, security, and task scheduling. Students will also learn  more...

Linux Network Administration Linux Network Administration is the 3rd of three courses required for Linux+ and LPI certification. Security, firewalls, e-mail, web servers and much more is covered in this course. Linux Network Administration covers the key areas of Linux network management, security, e-mail and domain servers. This course also teaches how to set-up Linux web servers as well as how to manage and maintain them.  more...

J2EE Part I ( JSP/servlet ) Learn the server-side Java in one easy attempt. Complement your web-front-end with this server-side part to create a whole application. Be comfortable with round-trip development. We will mainly cover JSP/servlet/JDBC in this course. Students will develop their own applications using server-side Java. Prerequisite: Strong understanding of the Java Programming Language and basic HTML, familiarity  more...

Introduction to XML The ABC`s of XML tagging. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this self-directed course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write content, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser that  more...

Getting Started With Microsoft Windows XP This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. The course will also walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces  more...

Getting Started With Windows Millennium This course introduces the basic features in Windows Millennium Edition by teaching necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, operating the Start menu and Taskbar, navigating in Windows Explorer, and using some of the included accessories. This course introduces students to the basic features in Windows Millennium Edition. This course will teach necessary  more...

Database Design Concepts During this course you will learn the basic concepts of database design, the SQL language and how to design and implement a simple relational database. The course is suitable for all kinds of audiences, as it starts with the very basic concepts of database design and presents the subject in an easy manner. Coursework focuses on the real-life implementation of database solutions and on practical  more...

Database Management This course features coverage of the important aspects of the relational PC-based database model including coverage of SQL. A highly useful methodology for designing databases is presented and illustrated through a variety of examples. This course is designed for anyone interested in gaining familiarity with database management. Someone taking this course should have some experience using a  more...

Crystal Reports XI Receive a fundamental understanding of the concepts of Crystal Reports XI by learning to build reports, use formulas, build groups, work with records, and create charts. Crystal Reports XI Receive a fundamental understanding of the concepts of Crystal Reports XI by learning to build reports, use formulas, build groups, work with records, and create charts. Follow Jason Manibog as he teaches you  more...

Crystal Reports 8 This self-paced interactive course will give the student in-depth knowledge of Crystal Reports 8 and all of its functionality. One of the greatest challenges in working with data and databases is creating useful, effective, and efficient reports that people will use to enhance the business capabilities of their companies. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to quickly create  more...

Client/Server Development and Remote Data Access in Visual Basic This intermediate 7-week course teaches how to implement database access through client/server architecture over the Internet in Visual Basic. Many applications today require access to a database located remotely, sometime over the Internet. This course will teach the student how to create both a server and a client application that can communicate with each other over the Internet and provide  more...

Application Programming using Visual Basic 6.0 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Comprehensive 10 week Visual Basic 6.0 workshop. Learn from a PRO! In designing several applications using Visual Basic 6.0, this course will demonstrate the versatility of VB to help facilitate most projects related to Windows development, as well as, to help in personal programming endeavors. In the course, focus will be geared on learning proper development of friendly GUI screens, programming  more...

An Introduction to Linux A Workshop Approach This Web-based course provide users with a hands-on introduction to the Linux operating system. This Web-based course provide users with a hands-on introduction to the Linux operating system, with emphasis on practicing essential skills for setting-up and using a Linux desktop. In all, it covers general information on more than 50 Linux distributions. The course is designed for new users as a  more...

Installing Windows Vista ...Vista operating system, each designed for a particular situation. Because the cost of upgrading operating systems can be steep, choosing the right version of an operating system is important. The chosen operating system version must support current needs as well as take into account possible future requirements. Hardware requirements must also be taken into account before an upgrade occurs.  more...

Configure Windows Vista Environments ...Vista desktop environment, among them the new Aero Glass user interface and the addition of the Windows Sidebar which displays and organizes gadgets. This course describes Windows Vista management utilities and how to use them and how to install and manage devices in Vista the new Aero Glass and Sidebar features of Vista and how to configure them. This course also the new Aero Glass and Sidebar  more...

Windows Vista Users and Groups The use of user and group accounts is fundamental in any network environment for both security and ease of administration. This course describes the types of user and group accounts available for Windows Vista clients, explains how to manage them, and covers best practices for their use.  more...

Configuring Windows Vista Applications ...Vista replaces or upgrades many of the applications that came standard with previous versions of Windows. New applications and improvements to existing ones are designed to increase security, productivity and ease of use. The default applications and features included with the Vista operating system depend on the version of Vista that is installed. This course covers many of these new  more...

Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimization An optimized operating system runs at peak performance and helps to ensure that applications and hardware perform as they are designed to. Windows Vista has many tools to help achieve the goal of an optimized system along with monitoring tools that help ensure the system continues to perform at its best. This course describes many of the performance monitoring tools of Windows Vista and explains  more...

Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista ...Vista takes advantage of the Windows Installer engine to install, maintain, and remove applications through the use of installation packages. Administrators can deploy these packages using various tools, including the MsiExec command-line tool, installation wizards, SMS, and the Group Policy Software Installation. Administrators can also take advantage of Software Restriction policies to ensure  more...

Deploying Windows Vista ...Vista is the leading operating system used on desktops throughout the world in enterprise and home environments. It provides enhanced security, performance, reliability, and reduced cost for deployment and management. This course discusses the deployment infrastructure for enterprise environments and the different deployment methods that can be used to deploy Windows Vista, either by upgrading  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments ...Vista provides diagnostics and tools to help reduce troubleshooting support costs and user interruptions. Windows Vista can detect and automatically correct most operating system and related hardware problems using these tools. If Vista cannot automatically correct a problem, it provides support resources to help technical support correct it in a timely manner. This course demonstrates  more...

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Security ...Vista provides enhanced security features to help protect computers from malicious attacks, spyware, and other unwanted software that can be installed on your system when it is connected to the Internet. Vista also ensures that computers are kept up to date by automatically installing the latest security patches and updates. This course discusses how to secure Internet Explorer, and configure  more...

Configuring and Troubleshooting User Access on Windows Vista ...Vista offers enhanced authentication mechanisms to allow legitimate users to log on to systems. These authentication mechanisms include using smart cards, biometrics, and username and password credentials. Once a user is logged onto the computer, Vista authorization allows the user specific permissions to access resources on that specific computer or on the network. Vista also includes a new  more...

Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems ...Vista's new and enhanced tools can be used to simplify system management and troubleshooting. Windows Vista can be managed by using Group Policy settings when the system is part of an Active Directory domain, or by setting local group policies. Group Policies consist of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), which are used to configure system-wide or user-based settings, and are automatically applied to  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Performance and Reliability ...Vista includes the Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor, a tool that provides multiple data monitoring and collection utilities for evaluating a system's performance and reliability. It can also be used to monitor the performance and reliability of remote systems. The information that is gathered in Reliability and Performance Monitor can assist in troubleshooting stability issues on  more...

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking ...Vista provides the Network and Sharing Center to configure and diagnose networking connectivity. This feature also allows you to configure access to the network through wireless connections, and remote access using VPNs and Remote Desktop. Windows Vista can also use group policies to configure network security to encrypt traffic over the network when network services are being utilitized. This  more...