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Advanced JavaBeans Programming The Advanced JavaBeans Programming WBT is the second course in the JavaBeans curriculum. It enables the students to design and develop complex component based software using JavaBeans. The students will be able to build multicast beans, build beans as ActiveX control, and customize beans. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Understand Remote Method Invocation (RMI) Use RMI in a bean Understand Servlets Design a simple Servletbean Understand distributed application concept Multicast a new way to develop distributed application Understand ActiveX Use the JavaBeans bridge for ActiveX Understand how to change and customize properties of JavaBeans Deal with complex functions Understand concepts of ResourceBundle Create JavaBeans for International audience more...

Fundamental JavaBeans Programming The Fundamental JavaBeans Programming WBT is the first course in the JavaBeans curriculum. It introduces the students to fundamentals of JavaBeans programming. The course enables students to write simple JavaBeans programs. The students will also be able to describe events and persistence, design and implement beans, use builder tools, and so on. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Understand Software Components Configure BDK for running JavaBeans programs List essential features of JavaBeans Write simple JavaBeans program Create java archive file Understand Event generation by beans Identify the classes and interfaces available in the java.awt.event package Understand Adapter and inner classes. Understand the concept of Persistence Implement persistence more...

Advanced Java Programming The Advanced Java Programming course is the last course in the Java curriculum consisting of four courses. It is designed to teach programmers the advanced aspects of Java programming language. It gives an overview of network programming in Java, socket classes, and Remote Method Invocation. It also teaches how to work with Java databases, create JavaBeans, handle events using JavaBeans, and work with Servlets and JFC. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Use socket classes, datagram classes, and Remote Method Invocation Build database applets using JDBC Create JavaBeans to handle events Describe important Java technologies Run a Servlet using a Java Web Server more...

Intermediate Java Programming The Intermediate Java Programming course is the third course in the Java curriculum consisting of four courses. It gives an overview of the intermediate programming constructs in Java. It teaches how to code simple programs using the java.lang and java.util packages, handle exceptions in a program, input and output data using the java.io package, and use multiple threads in a program. In addition, it prepares students to take the Sun Certified Java Programmer Examination for JDK 1.1. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Write programs using the java.lang package Use exception handling in a program Write the code for handling input and output of data Write programs using the java.util package Construct multiple threaded programs more...

Graphics Programming in Java The Graphics Programming in Java course is the second course in the Java curriculum that consists of four courses. It is designed to teach programmers how to use the Advanced Windowing Toolkit of Java. In addition, it prepares students for the Sun Certified Java Programmer Examination for JDK 1.1. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Create a basic Java applet with graphics Create a user interface Use advanced graphic components in a Java applet more...

Fundamentals of Java Programming The Fundamentals of Java Programming course is the first course in the Java curriculum consisting of four courses. It is designed to teach programmers the basics of the Java programming language. In addition, it prepares students to take the Sun Certified Java Programmer Examination for JDK 1.1. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Understand fundamentals of Java programming Identify and use Java tokens and control structures Use classes, packages, and interfaces in a Java program Use threads in a Java program more...

Using Swing Components Using Swing Components WBT is the second course of this curriculum. This course acquaints the users with creating and using Swing components, such as buttons and lists. It also describes how to create advanced Swing components, such as BoundedRange components, and tables and trees. Additionally, this course explains how to create application interfaces. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Create Swing label and icon components Describe the JTextField, JPasswordField, JTextArea, and JComboBox classes Describe the JButtton, JToggleButtton, JCheckBox, JRadioButtton, and ButtonGroup classes Create and display a list Handle List Selections Describe the BoundedRange model Describe JScrollBar and JSlider model Create a table, tree, and menu using Swing Describe more...

GUI Programming with Swing The GUI Programming with Swing WBT is meant for Java and AWT application developers who want to create sophisticated user interfaces using Swing. The course will enable students to acquire an understanding of the Swing container, action, and event classes. The course also describes basic Swing concepts and features in addition to its packages and class hierarchy. It provides sample programs and code snippets to enable better understanding of the concepts taught. The students will also get an overview of the fundamental architecture used for designing Swing components. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the Swing concepts List the features of Swing Describe Swing packages and class hierarchy Describe the Model View Controller Architecture Display Swing more...

Advanced Programming in Java 2 - Part II The Advanced Programming in Java 2 - Part II WBT is the second course in the Advanced Programming in Java 2 curriculum. It is designed to teach programmers how to create advanced Java applets with graphics, use Swing, use JavaBeans for developing programs. Concepts related to the networking scenario and security issues are also covered in this course. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Understand the evolution of Java Foundation Classes Understand the advantages and features of packages in JFC List the Swing classes and their hierarchy Identify the platform required to use Swing and write sample Swing applications Identify the steps to convert AWT applications to Swing applications List the improvements in components of JFC List the new components in JFC  more...

Advanced Programming in Java 2 - Part I The Advanced Programming in Java 2 - Part I WBT is the first of two courses in the Advanced Programming in Java 2 curriculum. It is designed to teach programmers the advanced features of the Java programming language, such as use of JDK, Exception classes, and multithreading. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Configure JDK for running Java programs both at the local and remote end Identify the new features of JDK Identify various Exception classes Identify the hierarchy of Exception classes List the methods available to Exceptions Create user-defined Exception classes Create and run threads Identify the various thread-control methods Identify the concept of thread synchronization Apply inter-thread communication Identify the concept of thread priority  more...

Internet Basics The Internet Basics WBT describes the fundamental concepts of the Internet. The course lists the features of the Internet Explorer and helps a student perform tasks, such as search the Web and bookmark a Web page. It also explains the use of Internet for mailing, chatting, conferencing, and describes how to secure your Web browser. After completing this course, the student will be able to: List the uses of the Internet List the components of the Internet List the hardware and software requirements to access the Internet Select an ISP to connect to the Internet Use Internet Explorer 4.0 List the advanced tasks you can perform while browsing Use various search tools Perform search on the Internet List the features of e-mail Compose an e-mail message Subscribe to newsgroups Chat more...

Instructional Design Concepts The Instructional Design Concepts WBT describes the basic principles of instructional design (ID) and writing. It describes the phases in the development of an ID project and the tasks involved in each phase. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Compare computer-based training with conventional classroom training List the basic principles of instructional design List the different profiles/skill sets required in a team to accomplish an ID project Identify the different phases in an ID project Describe the data collection methods used for analyzing market requirements for an instructional design project Identify the tasks performed to determine the scope of an instructional design project Identify the features of instructional objectives for an ID project  more...

Introduction to InfoPath 2003 The Introduction to InfoPath 2003 WBT introduces the InfoPath 2003 and covers its basic features. This course provides information on Infopath 2003 installation, designing forms, using forms, and publishing forms. After completing this course, the user will be able to: list the features and benefits of using InfoPath 2003. identify the ways in which you can use InfoPath with other programs and technologies. identify the system requirements for installing InfoPath. install InfoPath. identify the components of the InfoPath 2003 interface. identify the components of the Task pane. create forms. create the form layout by using the Layout task pane. add basic controls to a form. add advanced controls to a form. modify the data binding values and set validation conditions for more...

Advanced Features of Illustrator 9 The Advanced Features of Adobe Illustrator 9 WBT is the second course in the Adobe Illustrator 9 curriculum. It acquaints users with the enhanced functionalities of various tools in Adobe Illustrator 9, which are used to create and design texts and graphs, apply masks and filters, and create graphics for the Web. At the end of this course, the user will be able to: Add and format text in an Illustrator 9 document Create, edit, and design graphs in a document Create, apply, and edit an object style Edit layers and sublayers Manipulate the appearance of layers and sublayers in an Illustrator 9 file Display a raster image in an Illustrator 9 window Identify the ways in which Illustrator 9 handles raster images Save an Illustrator 9 file in different Illustrator 9 formats Export an more...

Working with Adobe Illustrator 9 The Working with Adobe Illustrator 9 WBT is the first course in the Adobe Illustrator 9 curriculum. It acquaints users with the various features of Adobe Illustrator 9. It teaches the users about basic tools and methods of creating, modifying, and managing images in Illustrator 9. It also enables the users to print their artwork. At the end of this course, the user will be able to: Identify the features of Illustrator 9 Perform the basic tasks on Illustrator 9 Identify the components and palettes available in the Illustrator window Identify the tools available in the Illustrator toolbox Customize the document setup options for an individual Illustrator file Customize the Illustrator environment by setting up the Illustrator preferences Draw basic and complex shapes using the more...

Advanced HTML Programming The Advanced HTML Programming course is the second course in the HTML curriculum consisting of two courses. It enables students to understand Web site planning, management and maintenance. The course explains the concepts of developing advanced HTML pages with the help of frames, scripting languages, and evolving technologies like ActiveX, DHTML, and XML. After completing this course, the student will be able to: state the usage of a frame in planning a Web page implement frames using the and tags state the relationship among multiple frames create floating frames list the stages in developing a Web site manage your Web site maintain your Web site list the versions of HTML identify the features of HTML 3.2 and 4.0 define Style Sheets define Cascading Style Sheets identify the more...

Fundamentals of HTML Programming The Fundamentals of HTML Programming course is the first course in the HTML curriculum consisting of two courses. It enables students to understand Web page development using HTML as the programming language. The course explains the concepts of developing basic and advanced HTML pages with the help of tables and forms. This course deals with HTML 3.2 and HTML 4.0. After completing this course, the student will be able to: define HTML and HTTP list the components of a URL define markup tags identify the structure of an HTML document perform character formatting create hyperlinks create hyperlinks using complete and partial URLs list the available image file formats on the Web incorporate images using the tag and its attributes hyperlink images using the tag create image maps  more...

HTML 4 and Cascading Style Sheets HTML and CSS WBT is designed to acquaint users with the features of HTML 4 and enable them to apply styles to Web pages. This course helps the users understand various page layout properties that can be applied to the Web pages using style sheets. After completing this course, the user will be able to: List the enhanced features of HTML 4 Identify the components of HTML 4 Define style sheets Define methods of adding styles to Web pages Apply text and font properties to your HTML page Apply color and classification properties to your HTML page Apply background properties to your HTML page Describe and apply box properties to your HTML page Apply positioning and paragraph indenting properties to your HTML page Apply printing properties Apply CSS to HTML elements Apply selectors more...

Creating Dynamic Web Sites with HomeSite 5 The Creating Dynamic Web Sites with HomeSite 5 course is meant to acquaint users with the interface and working of HomeSite 5. It teaches the users how to write and implement code for a Web site. It also explains how to create files in a project and perform various file and project management tasks. Additionally, it teaches users to review and test the site before deploying it. The course also familiarizes users with the various deployements methods. After completing this course, users will be able to: List the features of HomeSite Identify the elements of the HomeSite interface Use the HomeSite help Write code for a site using the inline tools Implement code reusability using code snippets Edit code and Web content Perform file management tasks Create and manage projects Review more...

PC Configuration and Troubleshooting The PC Configuration and Troubleshooting WBT discusses the hardware requirements for assembling a PC, the procedures of installing and configuring PC hardware components, and the methods of troubleshooting hardware-related PC problems. Identify the components of a PC Identify the types of motherboards Identify the components of a motherboard Identify the system resources used in a PC Describe the process of assembling a PC Describe the process of installing other devices Prepare the hard disk of a newly assembled computer for installing the Windows 98 operating system Tune the settings in the Windows 98 operating system Install external devices and device drivers on a PC Identify the types of diagnostic software Identify the types of preventive maintenance for a PC  more...

Advanced Features of FrontPage 2002 The Advanced Features of FrontPage 2002 course is the third course in the FrontPage XP curriculum. This course teaches users to add special effects to Web pages and organize a Web site using various Web components. It also teaches users to add multimedia to a Web site. Additionally, the course explains the process of integrating code, such as JavaScript scripts and ActiveX controls, to Web pages. It also describes the basic concepts related to publishing and maintaining Web sites. After completing this course, the users will be able to: Add special effects to a Web site Set a schedule for displaying pages and images in a Web site Organize a Web site using search forms, table of contents, and link bars Use audio and video in a Web site Use JavaScript, VBScript, and DHTML code in Web more...

Formatting & Adding Interactivity to Web Sites The Formatting & Adding Interactivity to Web Sites course is the second course in the Office XP: FrontPage 2002 curriculum. This course is meant for site designers who want to create Web sites using the advanced formatting features in FrontPage and add different components to the site to enhance navigation facilities and user interactivity. The course teaches users how to work with cascading styles sheets, links, tables, and frames. It also discusses the integration of a FrontPage Web site with a database. After completing the course, the user will be able to: Create and apply cascading style sheets Create bookmarks, hyperlinks, and image maps Create and format tables and frames Create forms and add advanced features to them Set up a database connection Integrate a Microsoft Access more...

Getting Started with FrontPage 2002 The Getting Started with FrontPage 2002 course is the first course in the FrontPage XP curriculum. This course covers the features of Office XP and FrontPage 2002. It teaches the requirements and the steps for developing a Web site. Additionally, it covers the installation of FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions, customization of FrontPage 2002, and usage of the Help features, templates and wizards, and the views in FrontPage 2002. The course explains the methods used to add content, basic design elements, and images in Web pages. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Identify the features of Office XP and FrontPage 2002 Analyze requirements for developing a Web Site Identify the steps of the Web site development process Install FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions for more...

Advanced Features of FrontPage 2000 The Advanced features of FrontPage 2000 WBT is the second course in the FrontPage curriculum. It enables the students to add multimedia, graphics, programming, and database information to Web pages using FrontPage 2000. It also enables students to publish and maintain Web sites. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Create and edit imagemaps for your Web Add animation to your Web page Use audio and video with your FrontPage Web Add FrontPage component on your Web page Insert ActiveX controls to your Web pages Use Java, JavaScript, and DHTML for Web programming Create a Database connection Integrate Microsoft Access database with FrontPage Web Configure the personal search engine Identify the steps required for publishing your Web site Maintain and control more...

Basics of FrontPage 2000 The Basics of FrontPage 2000 WBT is the first course in the FrontPage 2000 curriculum. It acquaints the students with the basic concepts of Web designing, and the usage of FrontPage 2000. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Analyze requirements for developing a Web site Identify the steps in a Web site development process Identify the features of FrontPage Install FrontPage 2000 Identify the views in FrontPage Create a Web page in the Page view Create a Web site using templates and wizards Format text in a Web page Add images to Web pages Create hyperlinks in Web pages Customize a Web site structure using the Navigation view Create and add a task Modify, delete, and assign a task Create and format tables in Web pages Create and format frames in a Web more...

Working with ActionScript & Generator The Working with ActionScript & Generator course is the fourth course in the Flash 5 curriculum. This course teaches users to write programs using ActionScript, which is the scripting language of Flash. It also teaches users how to use XML in Flash and Generator. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Identify the features of Flash 5 ActionScript and create expressions and ActionScript functions Describe the Normal and Expert modes of the Actions panel Create expressions and ActionScript functions Debug scripts Create arrays, custom objects, and forms Use predefined ActionScript objects to add interactivity Describe communication between different Timelines Control the behavior and appearance of movie clips Print Flash movies from the Flash Player Use XML in more...

Media Elements & Authoring Applications The Media Elements & Authoring Applications course is the third course in the Flash 5 curriculum. This course teaches users how to create interactive movies by assigning basic actions to them. It further teaches how to add sound effects to a Flash movie and manipulate the sound. Users also learn how to create a video from a Flash movie and integrate Flash movies with Dreamweaver and Director. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Use actions to create interactive movies Assign actions to objects Import sound and optimize sound for export Adjust Flash movies for video output Create sequences from Flash movies Integrate Flash files with Dreamweaver and Director more...

Creating Animations in Flash 5 The Creating Animations in Flash 5 course is the second course in the Flash 5 curriculum. The course is designed to enable users to create and edit animations using Flash 5. It provides information about various components used for creating and organizing animations. Additionally, the course acquaints users with the tools and features of Flash that simplify the task of creating animations. The course also provides information on testing and publishing animations before posting them on the Web. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Create and edit a layer Identify the components of the Timeline and edit animations on it Create symbols and instances Work with Flash libraries Create frame-by-frame and tweened animations Preview, test, publish, and export a movie more...

Fundamentals of Flash 5 The Fundamentals of Flash 5 course is the first course in the Flash 5 curriculum. This course is designed to provide users the basic knowledge of Flash 5. It provides an overview of the features of Flash 5 and enables users to identify the components of Flash window. Additionally, this course teaches the creation of graphics using various drawing and painting tools and precise alignment of graphics. The course also provides information on importing and editing objects. After completing this course, users will be able to: Identify the features of Flash 5 Identify the elements of the Flash interface Create graphics and draw precisely Import and select objects Transform and rearrange objects Work with colors and text Edit filled shapes more...

Advanced Features of Flash 4.0 The Advanced Features of Flash 4.0 WBT is the second course of the Flash curriculum. This course is for end users and Web designers who are somewhat familiar Windows GUI interface. It introduces students to the basic programming concepts in Flash. This WBT also enables students to create full-motion movie videos and use the different authoring tools. Finally, the course describes the process of creating interface elements and publishing Flash movies to the Internet. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the components of ActiveScript Assign mouse events Create subroutines and debug your code Adjust Flash movies for a video output Create sequences from Flash movies Integrate Flash files with Director Integrate Flash file with Lingo and Dreamweaver  more...

Fundamentals of Flash 4.0 The Fundamentals of Flash 4.0 WBT is the first course in the Working with Flash curriculum. This course is meant for Web site designers and aims to teach users about how to use text and images in Flash 4. This course also describes how to use various tools, such as color and drawing, and how to create animations and apply tweening to animations. It will also enable users to build interactive movies and work with movie clips. Define Flash 4.0 Identify the elements of the Flash workspace Work with various drawing tools Work with text tools Create symbols and instances Work with selection tools Work with colors and gradients Create an animation Apply motion tweening Apply shape tweening Create a movie clip Play a movie Create buttons Assign actions to buttons and frames Use more...

Creating Web Graphics with Fireworks 4 The Creating Web Graphics with Fireworks 4 WBT is the second course in the Fireworks 4 curriculum. The course is designed to acquaint users with the basic knowledge of creating Web graphics using interactive elements, such as image maps, hotspots, and slices. Additionally, this course provides information on creating buttons, navigation bars, rollovers, and pop-up menus. The course also provides information on automating various repetitive tasks, such as creating hotspots and slices, and batch processing. Additionally, this course provides information on optimizing and exporting graphics to other applications, such as Macromedia Flash and Adobe Photoshop. After completing the course, the user will be able to: Create image maps and rollovers Create slices and buttons Create navigation more...

Working with Fireworks 4 The Working with Macromedia Fireworks 4 WBT is the first course in the Fireworks 4 curriculum. This course acquaints users with the features and components of Fireworks 4 and discusses the tools and preferences in Fireworks that facilitate Web graphics development. It also provides information about the processes involved in creating and modifying bitmap and vector graphics. Additionally, this course provides an overview of using masks and layers, and creating frames and animations in Fireworks. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Identify the features and components of Fireworks 4 Describe toolbox tools Identify different types of panels Use rulers, guides, and grids Specify preference settings Create and modify bitmap and vector graphics Add text and colors to more...

Managing Worksheets and Customizing Excel 2003 The Managing Worksheets and Customizing Excel 2003 WBT is the second course in the Excel 2003 curriculum. It teaches the students how to effectively manage worksheets and customize them according to needs in Excel 2003. The tasks involved in managing worksheets and customizing them include navigating within worksheets and workbooks, organizing related information in worksheets, using various search mechanisms, print workbooks by specifying print options, customizing worksheet views, toolbars and menu bars, and other advanced customizations, using Excel. After completing this course, the students will be able to: navigate within workbooks and worksheets. insert hyperlinks in a worksheet. organize related information in worksheets. customize worksheets to view and analyze data.  more...

Getting Started With Excel 2003 The Getting Started With Excel 2003WBT is the first course in the Excel 2003 curriculum. It familiarizes the students with the fundamentals of Excel 2003. This course teaches the students how to create and manage workbooks and enter data, and edit data in an Excel workbook. The course also teaches the user to apply various types of formatting and enhancements to data in a worksheet. After completing this course, the students will be able to: identify the features of Excel 2003 that help in extending workbook capabilities, analyzing data, and sharing information effectively identify Excel 2003 features related to enhanced user experience identify the components of the Excel 2003 interface identify the features of the Excel 2003 Help system create a workbook open a workbook select more...

Advanced Tools of Excel 2000 The Advanced Tools of Excel 2000 WBT is the third course in the Excel 2000 curriculum. This course teaches the users to create PivotTables, PivotCharts, macros, and databases. The course introduces students to maps and templates in Excel. The course also describes linking of office documents with object linking and using hyperlinks with other office documents. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Create and format charts Create and customize maps Create and format a PivotTable Modify the arrangement of data in a PivotTable Create PivotCharts Create a PivotChart from a PivotTable Create macros for automating tasks Create templates and databases Manage databases Link office documents with object linking Use hyperlinks with other office documents more...

Data Management in Excel 2000 The Data Management in Excel 2000 WBT is the second course in the Excel 2000 curriculum. It teaches the students how to effectively work with and manage data in Excel 2000. The tasks involved in working and managing data include formatting data, performing calculations, using functions to perform calculations, and sorting, summarizing, and analyzing data using Excel. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Format cells in a worksheet Format data in a worksheet Format data with styles Perform simple calculations on data Write custom formulas Use financial functions to perform calculations Use date and time functions to perform calculations Perform advanced calculations using logical functions Use Lookup functions to perform calculations Sort and filter lists  more...

Getting Started with Excel 2000 The Getting started with Excel 2000 WBT is the first course in the Excel 2000 curriculum. It familiarizes the students with the fundamentals of Excel 2000. This course teaches the students how to create and manage workbooks and enter data, and insert and create graphics in an Excel workbook. After completing this course, the students will be able to: List the new features in Excel 2000 Create and save Excel workbooks Use Microsoft Excel Help Enter and manage data in a worksheet Copy data to and from other applications Insert columns and rows in a worksheet Insert and create graphic objects Manipulate graphic objects Set various options to work with Excel workbooks Format pages for printing Manage Excel worksheets Navigate in Excel workbooks  more...

Programming Enterprise JavaBeans with WebLogic The Programming Enterprise JavaBeans with WebLogic WBT explores the Enterprise JavaBean (EJB) component architecture for building server-side components. Java developers will be able to write and deploy EJB components, and take advantage of the infrastructure services, such as database access, transaction management, network communications, and access control, provided by the EJB platform. In this course, BEA's Weblogic Application server will be used to deploy the EJB components and hands-on lab exercises. After completing this course, the user will be able to: identify the EJB runtime environment describe components of an EJB application describe session beans and entity beans install and configure WebLogic server execute a stateless bean example in WebLogic server describe a more...

E-mail and Browsing The E-mail and Browsing WBT is meant for end users. It aims to teach the basic concepts of a browser, and the usage of Internet Explorer 5. 0, which is one of the most commonly used browsers. The course also provides an overview of the commonly used e-mail software, Outlook Express. Describe different Internet Services List the requirements for connecting to the Internet Identify the features of Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 Search for information using IE 5.0 Help tools Open a Web page in Internet Explorer 5.0 Customize Web page display in Internet Explorer 5.0 Search the Web using the Search Assistant Customize searches using the Search Assistant Manage frequently-used Web sites Save Web pages and content on your computer Print a Web page Configure security zones in IE 5.0  more...

E-commerce Technologies The E-commerce Technologies WBT is the second course in the E-commerce curriculum. It introduces the students to the technologies used in implementing e-commerce. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the role of the Internet in the growth of e-commerce Describe the technology of the Internet Examine the implications of object technology on E-commerce Examine the implications of client technology on E-commerce Examine the technology for fulfillment of digital goods List the basic principles of e-commerce system designing List the features of an ideal e-commerce system design Identify the basic components required to create e-commerce content Identify the basic components required to manage e-commerce content Examine the risks involved in e-commerce more...

E-commerce Fundamentals The E-commerce Fundamentals WBT is the first course in the E-commerce curriculum. It introduces students to the technologies and concepts of e-commerce. It also provides students the knowledge of different e-commerce system architectures and planning the implementation of an e-commerce system. After completing this course, the student will be able to: List the advantages of e-commerce List the factors facilitating the growth of e-commerce Identify the components that form the infrastructure for the e-commerce industry Identify the different types of e-commerce business segments Describe the components of the e-commerce value chain List the management issues associated with e-commerce List the issues that arise because of the transnational nature of the e-commerce business Describe more...

Advanced Features of Dreamweaver 4 The Advanced Features of Dreamweaver 4 course is the third course in the Dreamweaver 4 curriculum. The course describes the process of creating interactive Web sites using behaviors and templates. Additionally, it provides an overview of designing a navigation structure for a Web site and rectifying problems in the site design. The course also introduces users to the process of planning and building Web sites in a team. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Assign basic and advanced behaviors to page elements Manage a Web site's elements using the Assets panel Automate tasks using the History panel Create HTML objects and templates Perform basic and advanced operations in the Site window Transfer files to a remote site Set status for files and generate reports more...

Enhancing Web Sites using Dreamweaver 4 The Enhancing Web Sites using Dreamweaver 4 course is the second course in the Dreamweaver 4 curriculum. This course teaches the user to add advanced HTML objects, such as forms and frames, in a Web page. It also teaches the user to insert multimedia elements, such as plug-ins, Flash and Shockwave movies, and audio and video clips in a Web site. Additionally, the user will learn how to enhance a Web page by using style sheets, layers, and timeline animations. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Create frames and framesets Set frame and frameset properties Create an HTML form and insert simple and advanced objects in it Insert plug-ins, ActiveX controls, and Java applets in Web pages Link and embed video and audio files in Web pages Insert Fireworks, Shockwave, more...

Fundamentals of Dreamweaver 4 The Fundamentals of Dreamweaver 4 course is the first course in the Dreamweaver 4 curriculum. It acquaints users with the fundamentals of Dreamweaver 4. The course describes the complete process of building a Web site. Additionally, it explains how to insert images and tables in a Web page. After completing this course, the user will be able to: List the features of Dreamweaver 4 Identify the components of the Dreamweaver window Create a site using Dreamweaver Specify the attributes of an HTML page Add and format text, special characters, and other elements in a Web page Apply text styles Use the Find and Replace feature to edit a Web page Create ordered and unordered lists Create links Insert images in a Web page Add and modify tables in a Web page more...

Adding Functionality to Web Pages with Dreamweaver 3.0 The Adding Functionality to Web Pages with Dreamweaver 3.0 WBT is the second course in the Working with Dreamweaver curriculum. This course is meant for Web site designers. It aims to teach Web site creation using Dreamweaver 3. This course teaches the learner to create forms and frames in a Web page. Additionally, it teaches how to use styles sheet, layer, and templates while creating a Web site. It will also enable a user to apply behavior to various HTML elements in a Web page. Add frames to a Web page Set frameset and frame properties Add a form to a Web page Insert advanced objects to a form Create a style sheet Assign styles by class Insert layers in a Web page Manage layers Create a timeline animation Create library items and templates Assign basic and advanced behaviors more...

Fundamentals of Dreamweaver 3.0 The Fundamentals of Dreamweaver 3.0 WBT is the first course in the Working with Dreamweaver curriculum. It acquaints the students with the fundaments of Dreamweaver 3.0 and HTML. It also describes the process of building Web sites. Additionally, the course explains how to insert images and tables in a Web page. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Define Dreamweaver 3.0 Identify the components of the Dreamweaver Environment Set the DreamWeaver preferences Edit HTML Set rewriting and formatting options Use HTML Cleanup options Create a Web site using the Document window Use the Site window Use FTP Set the basic text properties using the Property inspector Set the advanced text properties using the Property inspector Insert an image into a Web page  more...

Working with Advanced Features of Director 8 The Working with Advanced Features of Director 8 WBT is meant for end users and describes the various advanced features Director 8, and how to use them to create movies. Additionally, the course describes how to integrate a Flash movie with a Director movie, play movies on the Internet, and package movies for distribution. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Import sound in a movie Import digital video Attach behaviors to sprites Create and modify behaviors Select colors for movie elements Change color palettes during a movie Create transitions Tween sprites in a movie Create frame-by-frame animation Create a film loop Create controls and cursors Insert a Flash movie into a Director movie Insert other types of files in a movie List the various types of more...

Getting Started with Director 8 The Getting Started with Director 8 WBT is meant for end users who are familiar with the Windows Graphic User Interface. The course introduces the audience to Director 8, its features, and how to use these features to create movies. List the features of Director 8 List the various components of the Director 8 window Set up a movie using Director 8 Use the Cast window to work with Cast members Manage casts in the Cast window Import Cast members Create sprites Edit sprites Position sprites on the stage Use the Property Inspector to change the appearance of sprites Change a sprite s appearance using inks Create vector shapes Editing vector shapes Import bitmaps Perform various operations on bitmaps in the Paint window Perform advanced operations on bitmap Cast members Create more...

Dynamic HTML The Dynamic HTML WBT is the first course in the single course DHTML curriculum. It introduces students to the features of Dynamic HTML and its advantages over HTML. It describes various DHTML standards, the concepts of positioning and layering, and Cascading Style Sheets. The course also covers the fundamentals of JavaScript programming including creating variables, JavaScript syntax, creating objects, and JavaScript operators. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Identify the features of Dynamic HTML Identify the advantages of DHTML over Static HTML Define the standards listed by W3C Identify the differences in implementation of DHTML by Microsoft and Netscape Identify the features of positioning Apply Relative Positioning on the elements of HTML page Apply more...

COM: Advanced Features and their Implementation The COM: Advanced Features and their Implementation WBT is the second course in the COM curriculum. It is meant for acquainting users with the advanced features and concepts of COM. It enables them to implement ADOs, ActiveX controls, ASPs, and ActiveX server components. It also enables them to use MTS to support transactions, and to identify the difference between COM and COM+. After completing this course, users will be able to: Identify various data access technologies Implement ADOs Create an ActiveX control Add property pages to an ActiveX control Define Active Server Pages Create a dynamic web page Define ActiveX server components Create ActiveX server components Describe the features of MTS Use MTS to support transactions for your component Identify the important features more...

COM: Basic Concepts and Techniques The COM: Basic Concepts and Techniques WBT is the first course in the Developing COM Components curriculum and is meant for acquainting users with the main features and concepts of COM. It also enables users to create COM client and server components. Additionally, it acquaints users with the concept of multiple inheritance in COM and also enables users to add new functionality to the existing components. After completing this course, users will be able to: List the advantages of using COM Describe the COM architecture Describe important COM concepts List the different types of COM interfaces Describe the COM threading model Create a server application in Visual Basic Create a sample COM client Create a sample COM server Implement the sample COM server Describe dual interfaces  more...

Building a Data Warehouse The Building a Data Warehousing WBT is the second course in the Data Warehousing curriculum. This course provides an overview of the core technologies, concepts, architecture, and various features of data warehouses, models, and data extraction tools. After completing this course, the student will be able to: List the steps for scrubbing data Map source data to subject area Verify data integrity Map subject areas to the warehouse model Understand how to model the operational data store Identify different kinds of temporal data and construct temporal queries Develop temporal transformations from subject areas to the warehouse model Define the dimensional model and its components Define the flow of products through a value chain Convert the dimensional model to the warehouse model more...

Fundamentals of Data Warehousing The Fundamentals of Data Warehousing WBT is the first course in the Data Warehousing curriculum. This course provides an introduction to the core technologies, concepts, architecture, and various features of data warehouses and models. It also provides the preliminary knowledge for planning and implementing data warehouses. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the existing information systems and the need for new information systems Define a data warehouse in terms of the characteristics that differentiate it from other information systems Describe the benefits of data warehousing Describe the structure of a data warehouse List the different types of data warehouses and their features Describe the planning issues in using the different types of data more...

Data Modeling The Data Modeling WBT aims to teach the basic concepts of data modeling and the various components involved in creating a logical data model. It extensively covers the process of data modeling, from identification of entities, relationships, and attributes, to the process of normalization, and finally the transition from a logical to a physical data model. At the end of this course, the user will be able to: Define data modeling List the features of a good data model Identify the key components of a logical data model List the steps involved in building a logical data model Identify entities Understand entity type hierarchies Describe types of entity relationships Define associative entity Classify attributes Identify attributes and keys Understand domains Understand the more...

Troubleshooting PC Problems The Troubleshooting PC Problems WBT is an end user course that describes the methods of maintaining and troubleshooting a PC. It provides an overview of preventive maintenance of PC components. It also discusses the methods that can be employed for caring, handling, and maintaining floppy drives and CD-ROMs. The course also describes the methods of maintaining different printers. Finally, the course also provides an overview of managing power consumption of a PC. After completing this course, the student will be able to: describe the types of preventive maintenance describe the methods for preventive maintenance of various PC components describe the methods for preventive maintenance of printers manage power consumption of a system work with Disk Defragmenter and DriveSpace utilities more...

Computer Basics The Computer Basics WBT explains the basic components of a PC and the use of Windows 98, which is the most common operating system. The course also provides an overview of commonly used application software in various categories, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, graphics, and presentation. It also provides an overview of the Internet and e-mail. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe a personal computer Describe different types of software used with PCs Describe basic networking concepts List methods for managing and maintaining a computer Identify the features of the Windows 98 operating system Perform basic operations on a Windows application Perform file management operations using the Windows Explorer Create a more...

Client/Server Concepts The Client/Server Concepts WBT is meant for functional architects, technical architects, project managers, and system analysts. The course provides a broad overview of the client/server model, and how it has evolved from traditional architecture to current networks. This course describes the different types of client/server architectures, the concept of middleware, and their implementation. Additionally, it describes the various client/server development tools and the steps involved in developing a client/server application. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Define the client/server architecture List the building blocks of the client/server architecture List the types of servers within the client/server environment Identify the characteristics of the more...

Internetworking Technologies The Internetworking Technologies WBT is the fifth and final course in the CIW Foundations curriculum. The CIW Foundations curriculum prepares the users for the CIW Foundations Certification Exam. This course introduces the user to the backbone of the Internet, the TCP/IP protocol through which data communication takes place. It also explains the Internet addressing schemes and provides an overview of the servers used in a TCP/IP network. The course also discusses the various scripting languages, scripting technologies, and database technologies used in an Internet-based network. The user will also learn about the various security issues in an enterprise network and methods used to counter them. After completing this course, users will be able to: Define TCP/IP Describe the TCP/IP more...

Networking Fundamentals The Networking Fundamentals is the fourth course in the CIW Foundations curriculum. The CIW Foundations curriculum prepares the users for the CIW Foundations Certification Exam. This course is designed to provide users the basic knowledge of networks and networking elements. The course provides an overview of various network models types. Additionally, it acquaints users with the knowledge of network topologies and operating systems. It then details the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model and its layers. Finally, users learn about LAN/WAN devices and standards, and various transmission techniques and media used over LAN/WAN. After completing this course, students will be able to: Define the terms used in networking List the basic elements of networks Identify major more...

Using HTML The Using HTML course is the third course in the CIW Foundations curriculum. The CIW Foundations curriculum prepares the users for the CIW Foundations Certification Exam. This course acquaints the user with the fundaments of HTML and Web page development. The course explains the concepts involved in developing HTML pages, and adding text and graphics in Web pages. It also teaches users how to make their Web pages more presentable and interactive, using links, tables, and forms. The course also familiarizes the user with advanced HTML concepts, such as frames and styles sheet, and explains about adding functionality to Web pages using JavaScript. After completing this course, users will be able to: Define Web pages and Web authoring software Define HTML Identify the design issues and more...

Advanced Internet Concepts The Advanced Internet Concepts course is the second course in the CIW Foundations curriculum. The CIW Foundations curriculum prepares the users for the CIW Foundations Certification Exam. This course introduces the users to the technologies that provide dynamic Web content. Additionally, the users will be able to understand security issues relating to the Internet and how to deal with them using the browser tools, proxy servers, and firewalls. This course will also enable users to understand the different types of e-commerce systems and their underlying technologies. After completing this course, the users will be able to: Define objects and their relation to active content Identify the Web technologies for creating active content Describe plug-ins and list popular browser plug-ins  more...

Internet Concepts The Internet Concepts course is the first course in the CIW Foundations curriculum. The CIW Foundations curriculum prepares the users for the CIW Foundations Certification Exam. This course discusses the history of the Internet, difference between the Internet, intranets, and extranets, and the client/server model. It also describes the infrastructure required to support an Internet connection, uses of common Internet protocols, and basic principles of the DNS. Additionally, the course covers the tools, features, and techniques used for browsing the Internet. Further, the course details other Internet services, such as e-mail, newsgroups, FTP, and telnet. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Trace the evolution of the Internet Differentiate between the Internet, more...

Implementing CGI using PERL 5 The Implementing CGI using PERL 5 WBT is the second course in the CGI/PERL curriculum. It introduces the users to fundamentals of CGI/PERL programming. The course describes how to implement CGI using PERL to develop Web based applications and process HTML forms. After completing this course, users will be able to: List the features of CGI List the common web servers List the features of the server-browser communication Identify the uses of SSI Implement SSI commands in HTML Use HTML FORM tag, fields, and buttons Use the GET Method Use the POST Method Parse the FORM contents received Use environment variables List the features of SMTP Implement SMTP using PERL Use Server LOG files Use cookies Implement a guest book Implement a user comment interface more...

Programming in PERL 5 The Programming in PERL 5 WBT is the first course in the CGI/PERL curriculum. It introduces the users to fundamentals of PERL programming. The course describes the datatypes, operators, arrays, hashes, loops, and functions in PERL. The users will be able to rectify errors and implement the OOP features in PERL. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Identify the need of using PERL List the features of PERL Understand PERL syntax Use PERL datatypes Use PERL operators Use Arrays in PERL Use hashes in PERL Use conditional statements in PERL Use iterative loops in PERL Use loop modifiers in PERL Use functions Use referencing and dereferencing List the string functions List the array functions List the printing and formatting functions Match regular more...

Data Manipulation in C++ This course is the fourth course of the four courses in the C++ curriculum. The title of this course is Data Manipulation in C++. This course introduces students to the data manipulation features of C++. In addition to understanding stream and file handling in C++, the students are introduced to the role of preprocessor in C++. After completing this course, the student will be able to: define data conversion use typecasting for data conversion use one-argument constructors for conversion define and use conversion functions define the input/output streams in C++ understand the concept of buffered I/O operations perform console input/output operations using streams list the data formatting features of C++ implement redirection of streams list the data formatting features of C++  more...

Object-oriented Programming using C++ This course is the third course of the four courses in the C++ curriculum. The title of this course is Object-oriented Programming using C++. This course introduces students to advanced programming features of C++, such as the different types of C++ functions, concepts of overloading, and inheritance. After completing this course, the student will be able to: define different types of inheritance invoke constructors in inherited classes override base class member functions define a scope resolution operator declare class templates understand containership define virtual functions define pure-virtual functions implement polymorphism using virtual functions declare virtual base classes describe friend functions describe friend classes and friend member functions define static more...

Programming Constructs of C++ This course is the second course of the four courses in the Programming using C++ curriculum. The title of this course is: Programming Constructs of C++. This course presents the concept of structures, arrays, and strings within a C++ program. This course also covers how to create functions, including overloaded and inline functions. In addition, the students learn how to create pointers, and the application of pointers. Finally, the students learn the concept of classes and objects in C++. After completing this course, the student will be able to: implement functions in a C++ program pass arguments to functions implement overloaded functions in a C++ program implement inline functions in a C++ program manipulate single-dimensional arrays manipulate multi-dimensional arrays use more...

Fundamentals of C++ Programming This course is the first course of the four courses in the Programming using C++ curriculum. The title of this course is: Fundamentals of C++ Programming. This course introduces the C++ language and the concept of object-oriented programming to students. The students will also learn about objects and classes, and their relation to functions. Finally, the students learn how to create functions, pass arguments, and return values. After completing this course, the student will be able to: compare the procedural and object-oriented programming approaches identify the characteristics of the object-oriented approach identify the components of a C++ program define the #include preprocessor directive identify the data types of C++ list the data type conversion methods list the commonly more...

Data Storage Manipulation in C Data Storage Manipulation in C is the fourth course in the C Programming curriculum that consists of four courses. The course provides necessary skills that enable you to store data in the form of linked lists, binary trees, stacks, and queues. It also enables the students to perform bit-level operations. Perform advanced memory operations in C Identify the concept of linked lists Store data using stacks, queues, and binary trees Perform bit-level operations more...

Advanced Operations in C Advanced Operations in C is the third course in the C Programming curriculum that consists of four courses. The course provides necessary skills that enable you to integrate directives and advanced I/O operations in your C programs. This course also provides the techniques for debugging a C program and make libraries of C programs. Identify the concept of C preprocessor through the usage of directives Make a C program interact with the O/S Perform file I/O operations Debug common errors in a C program Identify the concept of libraries in C more...

Programming Constructs in C Programming Constructs in C is the second course in the C Programming curriculum that consists of four courses. It provides students with basic skills and knowledge to understand programming constructs, such as strings, arrays, pointers, structures, and unions. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Integrate arrays in their programs Perform operations using pointers Work with structures and unions more...

Fundamentals of C Fundamentals of C is the first course in the C Programming curriculum that consists of four courses. It traces the evolution of the C language. It also covers the basic lexical and syntactical elements, data representation, and flow control implementation. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the evolution of C List the features and identify the basic elements of a C program Identify the format and execute a C program Identify data types and operators supported by C Use conditional statements and looping constructs Perform operations using functions more...

Basics of Telecommunications The Basics of Telecommunications WBT is meant for professionals whose responsibilities include design, management, or operation of telecommunication systems and who want to understand the basics of telecommunications. The course introduces the fundamental techniques and technologies used in the emerging and expanding field of telecommunications. It explores the history and development of the industry, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of various alternative technologies. It also describes emerging technologies of broadband networks and ISDN. The students will also get an overview of Internet and LAN. After completing this course, the student will be able to: At the end of this course, the user will be able to: Describe the history and evolution of telecommunications industry  more...

Touching Up Digital Photos by Using Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 The Touching Up Digital Photos by Using Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 is the first course in the TDA curriculum. It introduces the users to edit digital photos by using Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0. It enables them to rotate and crop photos, adjust the color, lighting, and sharpness in photos, remove red eye from the photos, and convert the photo to sepia tone or black and white. It also enables them to maintain versions of edited photos. After completing this course, the student will be able to: identify basic concepts related to fixing digital photos in Photoshop Album. rotate digital photos. crop digital photos. remove red eye from digital photos. adjust the color and tone of digital photos. adjust lighting and sharpness of digital photos. more...

Advanced Features of Acrobat 4.0 - II The Advanced Features of Acrobat 4.0 II WBT is the final course in the three-course curriculum on Acrobat 4.0. This course is designed to acquaint users with methods of adding interactive features, special effects, and digital signatures to PDF documents. The course also provides information regarding indexing of PDF documents that helps in searching for required information. Additionally, the course familiarizes the users with the methods used to convert a Web site to PDF documents. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Add interactive features Use actions for special effects Add and validate signatures Set preferences for digital signatures Prepare PDF documents for indexing Manage indexes Search for information in catalog indexes Refine your search result  more...

Advanced Features of Acrobat 4.0 - I The Advanced Features of Acrobat 4.0 WBT is designed to acquaint students with the advanced features of Acrobat 4.0. It enables students to make their PDF files user-friendly by adding navigational structures and annotations. It also enables them to create and work with interactive PDF forms, which can be used for collecting data from the users. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Create thumbnails and articles Create bookmarks and links Create destinations Use annotation tools to add annotations Navigate through annotations using the Annotations palette Mark documents with graphic markup and text markup tools Customize and manage annotations Create PDF forms with components, such as checkboxes, radio buttons, text boxes, combo boxes, list boxes, and digital more...

Basics of Acrobat 4.0 Basics of Acrobat 4.0 WBT is designed to acquaint users with the features of Acrobat 4.0. Acrobat 4.0 enables users to create and work with Portable Document Format files for easy and secure transference of information over an intranet or the Internet. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Describe the uses of Acrobat 4.0 List the components of Adobe Acrobat work area Work in the Acrobat 4.0 work area Describe Portable Document Format Create files with PDFWriter and Distiller Set general preferences in PDF documents Work with PDF documents Crop and rotate pages Combine and move PDF pages and files Extract, delete, replace, and renumber pages Edit text Edit graphic objects Copy PDF text and graphics to other applications more...

Actuate Developer Workbench Fundamentals Actuate Developer Workbench Fundamentals WBT is meant for users who want to create reports based on data contained in databases. The course describes the features of Actuate Developer Workbench, and familiarizes users with creating simple and complex reports. After completing this course, the users will be able to: List the benefits of using Actuate Developer Workbench List the components of Actuate Developer Workbench design environment List the main and auxiliary tools in the Workbench List the steps involved in designing and building reports Create a simple report using the Report Design Wizard Create reports using the blank design template Format a simple report Create aggregate reports Create reports using stored procedures and component library Create crosstab and more...

Integrating Databases with ASP 3.0 The Integrating Databases with ASP 3.0 WBT is the third course in the Programming with ASP 3.0 curriculum. The course provides a description of database integration with Active Server Pages. It also enables students to publish and secure ASP applications. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Design a Web-enabled database application Connect to databases using ODBC Identify the features of ADO 2.5 Identify the use of RDS with ASP Identify the components and objects of RDS Identify the properties, methods, and collections of the Connection object Link a Web application to a database using the Connection object Control connection to the database using the Connection object List the properties, methods, and collections of the Command object Access data using more...

Using ASP 3.0 Components The Using ASP 3.0 Components WBT is the second course in the Programming with Active Server Pages 3.0 curriculum. It acquaints the students with the capabilities of ASP components and teaches them to create ASP components. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Create instances of ASP components Display dynamic content on Web pages using the Content Rotator component Display advertisements on Web pages using the Ad Rotator component Manage numeric application-wide variables using the Counters component Track the number of times a Web page is accessed using the Page Counter component Define the Browser Capabilities component files Identify the properties of the Browser Capabilities component Define Content Linking List Define the methods of Content Linking more...

Fundamentals of Active Server Pages 3.0 The Fundamentals of Active Server Pages 3.0 WBT is the first course in the Programming with Active Server Pages 3.0 curriculum. It acquaints the students with the capabilities of Active Server Pages. It also enables students to create ASP applications. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Integrate client-side and server-side scripting languages with ASP Change the default scripting language for Active Server Pages List the objects of Active Server Pages Use the Global.asa file in an ASP application Create an ASP application Create Application variables List the methods, events, and collection of the Application and Session objects List the collections, methods, and properties of the Request object List the Cookies collection of the Response object List the more...

Getting Started with Access 2003 The Getting Started with Access 2003 course is the first course in the Microsoft Access 2003 curriculum. The course familiarizes users with basic database concepts and the features in Access. It describes the concepts and processes involved in creation and design of databases and tables in Access 2003. In addition, this course guides users to efficiently relate, manage, and customize database tables to ensure maximum database efficiency. After completing this course, the user will be able to: define databases and identify the relationships existing in a database identify the generic features of Microsoft Access 2003 and features of Access 2003 for improved user experience identify the interface elements of Access 2003 customize the work area, toolbars, and menus create a database in more...

Advanced Features of Access 2000 The Advanced Features of Access 2000 WBT is the second course in the Access 2000 curriculum. This course is meant for students who want to understand the fundamentals of databases through MS Access. This course focuses on creation and design of forms, reports, and pages. The students will also learn the concept of database security and administration. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Create and customize a form Create a chart and a pivot table Create and customize a report Print mailing labels and envelopes Design, create, and publish a data access page Secure a database Create security accounts for accessing a database Compact and repair a database Create replicas of a database more...

Fundamentals of MS Access 2000 The Fundamentals of MS Access 2000 WBT is the first course in the Access 2000 curriculum. This course familiarizes the students with the database fundamentals and teaches them how to maintain databases using MS Access. This course focuses on creation and design of databases and tables. The students will also learn the concept of querying tables. After completing this course, the students will be able to: Describe databases List different features of relational databases List various features of Microsoft Access Open and design a database in Access Create a new database Create a new table Customize a table Display sorted and filtered data Create a relationship between tables Display sorted and filtered data Create relationships between tables Create a query using the Query more...

Troubleshooting PC-related Problems The Troubleshooting PC-related Problems WBT is the last course in the A+ 2003 Certification curriculum and caters to the A+ Core Service Technician Examination. This course is designed to acquaint users with the basic knowledge of troubleshooting techniques while working with a PC. This course identifies certain hardware and software problems and provides troubleshooting techniques to resolve them. The problems discussed in this course relate to BIOS, file system, memory, hardware conflicts, viruses, adapter cards, keyboards, mouse, disk drives, printers, and modems. After completing this course, the student will be able to: identify the four types of diagnostic software identify the types of problems related to the BIOS troubleshoot problems related to file system take steps to more...

Preventive Maintenance of a PC The Preventive Maintenance of a PC WBT is the fourth course in the A+ 2003 Certification curriculum and caters to the A+ Core Service Technician Examination 2003. This course is designed to acquaint users with skills required to maintain customer satisfaction. This course also provides information regarding the active and passive preventive measures. Additionally, it provides information regarding methods used for preventive maintenance for various PC components, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, printers, floppy drive and disks, and CD-ROM. After completing this course, the student will be able to: identify the skills required to maintain customer satisfaction identify the two types of preventive maintenance that should be performed by customers list the active preventive maintenance more...

Operating Systems The Operating Systems a PC WBT is the third course in the A+ 2003 Certification curriculum and caters to the A+ Core Service Technician Examination 2003. This course describes different features of the Windows operating systems and provides users with an overview of different types of Windows files and utilities. It discusses the steps involved in upgrading Windows operating systems and troubleshooting Windows startup problems. Additionally, this course acquaints the student with basic processes of installing, removing, and accessing programs in Windows environment. This course also guides the student to efficiently manage files and folders in Windows. After completing this course, the student will be able to: list the functions of an operating system identify different types of file more...

Installing and Configuring a PC The Installing and Configuring a PC WBT is the second course in the A+ 2003 Certification curriculum and caters to the A+ Core Service Technician Examination 2003. This course is meant for computer hardware technicians and service engineers who want to acquire knowledge of installing, configuring, and networking a PC. This course discusses the process of assembling and configuring various PC components, such as motherboard, disk drives, and memory, and also describes the procedure of installing and tuning Windows operating systems on a PC. It also provides users with an overview of different types of networks and discusses various topologies, cables, protocols, and utilities used for implementing a network. Additionally, this course enables users to acquire knowledge on configuring a PC to more...

PC Basics The PC Basics course is the first course in the A+ 2003 Certification curriculum and caters to the A+ Core Hardware (2003) Examination. This course is meant for entry-level hardware technicians and service engineers who want to acquire basic knowledge of various hardware components of a PC. This course provides users with an overview of structural and functional aspects of different hardware components of a PC, such as processors, hard drives, motherboards, and RAM. It also covers various peripheral components attached to a PC, such as monitor, printer, and modem. After completing this course, the student will be able to: identify the main and auxiliary components of a PC identify the components of a portable PC identify factors affecting the performance of a CPU list the different more...

Workflow Modeling and State Machines Interviews with groups of users often lead to conflicting requirements regarding workflow the sequencing of business operations. Workflow modeling is an effective way to illustrate these differences and to develop a consensus amongst stakeholders during follow-up interviews or JAD Sessions. Workflow modeling is also a key activity during process improvement, because the techniques provide an effective means of analyzing existing workflow and comparing proposed improvements. This course provides a practical guide in workflow modeling focused on the BA perspective. Learn to use workflow and state modeling as an effective tool for conducting interviews and documenting results for the development team. The techniques you learn will result in standardized visual documentation that can't be more...

Word 2003 Level III You know how to use Microsoft Office Word 2003 to create and format typical business documents. But you need to work on more complex documents. In this course, you will learn how to use Word to create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents, forms, and Web pages. Course Objective: You will create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents, forms, and Web pages. Who Should Attend: This course was designed for persons with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows who can create and modify standard business documents in Microsoft OfficeWord 2003, and who need to learn how to use the more advanced features of Word 2003 to create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents, forms, and Web pages. This course is intended for persons interested in pursuing Microsoft Office more...

Word 2003 Level II The first course in this series, Microsoft Word 2003 : Level 1, you gained all the basic skills that you need to create a wide range of standardized business documents. If you use Microsoft Office Word 2003 on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way Microsoft Word 2003 works for you, and you can improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents with customized Microsoft Word 2003 elements. In this course, you will increase the complexity of your Microsoft Word 2003 documents by adding components such as customized lists, tables, charts, and graphics. You will also create personalized Microsoft Word 2003 efficiency tools. Course Objective: You will add more...

Word 2003 Level I Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of three Microsoft Office Word 2003 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents. Course Objective: You will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Office Word 2003. Who Should Attend: Persons with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows who need to learn how to use Microsoft Word 2003 to create, edit, format, lay out, and print standard business documents complete with tables and graphics. This course is intended for persons interested in pursuing Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: This course more...

What's New in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 for existing Visual Studio .NET Developers(Workshop) This three-day instructor-led workshop will provide the student with a focused, hands-on environment to experience the new features and functionality of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 product. Students will spend 70% 80% of their time writing code using the Visual Studio 2005 Beta 1 release. Audience This workshop is intended for experienced, professional software developers who are already skilled in building software using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET or Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, including those employed by independent software vendors or those who work on corporate enterprise development teams. At Workshop Completion After completing this workshop, students will be able to: Apply knowledge of new productivity features and functionality in Visual Studio 2005 more...

Web Site Design In today s business world, it is imperative that every business and organization has a presence on the World Wide Web.  Creating a viable web site requires a set of readily attainable skills and techniques.  This intensive class will take you from the basic concepts of web site interaction with the World Wide Web through design and then deployment of a web site. Several types of sites will be addressed, including informational, e-commerce, lead generation and community sites.  The course will prepare you for creating basic personal or business oriented sites. All aspects of web site development will be discussed, including planning, architecture, coding and scripting, deployment, and maintenance. You will also learn how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Macromedia Flash MX to more...

Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Leadership Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Leadership begins to unravel the mystery of what separates those who truly are influential within organizations from those who could be. Through developing your intrapersonal intelligence and interpersonal intelligence understanding yourself and understanding others you will gain insight into the motivators and drivers that affect your own behavior and that of others. This course focuses on the critical elements that form the foundation of successful relationships. more...

Strategic Management: Understanding and Managing Complex Business Environments This course presents a comprehensive introduction to strategic management. It includes an in-depth discussion of many concepts that serve as planning tools in crafting a strategy in a business enterprise. Topics include, for example, an overview of the strategic management process, meaning of strategy and business model, analysis of an organization s internal resources, analysis of the external environment including market and industry dynamics, strategy development and evolution, and strategy-supporting organizational structures. Many underlying concepts that have traditionally formed the building blocks of a business and some contemporary topics are included and their significance is discussed from a practical viewpoint. It is a fast-paced interactive study of a wide range of topics more...

Strategic Decision-Making and Problem-Solving for Leaders We make decisions every day, so what makes a decision strategic? The difference lies in its degree of impact and downstream implications. Should we introduce a new product? What development approach should we take? I have three projects and one budget. How can I determine which project to fund that will have the highest value? These are strategic decisions that potentially affect the future of an entire company. This course will show you how to improve your decision making capabilities through innovative processes and proven practical tools to effectively solve problems, address challenges and capture opportunities. You will learn how to maneuver through critical business decisions and how to minimize the risk of making the wrong decisions. more...

Six Sigma Green Belt The objective of our Green Belt Curriculum is to help participants develop a working knowledge of the basic Six Sigma quality tools and statistics and to acquire the ability to apply those tools and statistics to solve business problems and support Black Belts. Attendees are expected to come to the class with a project to work on over the course of the training, because having a project ensures the participants are thinking about how they might be able to apply the topic in question. They are also given time during class to apply the tools and techniques they are learning to their project. The course is based on the Black Belt materials, which makes it easy for Green Belts to become a Black Belt later on. Additional Course Requirements Laptop computer-computers must be equipped with more...

Six Sigma Champions Training Our design for Champions training overlaps with the design for Executive Orientation. Champions training includes everything in the two-day executive orientation, plus a third day to allow time to organize the Business Quality