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JavaScript Students will learn how to add various JavaScript enhancements to Web sites.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify how and where JavaScript can be placed in a Web page and use the JavaScript error-handling feature of your browser to find and correct scripting errors.
Describe the basic concepts of the JavaScript language: objects, event handling, and functions.
Work with object references and control structures.
Write the JavaScript code to swap images that respond to a mouse click, display images that correspond to the mouse rolling over a link, and automatically cycle through a
series of images to create a Web page slide show.
Write the JavaScript code to change the style and positioning attributes of Web page elements, while a more...
Java 2: Enterprise Development with BEA WebLogic Server This course provides you with the background and skills required to design and
develop enterprise applications in Java using J2EE technologies. You will use
WebLogic server as the application and web server and will learn about
configuring WebLogic, deploying applications, and monitoring applications using
WebLogic s monitoring tools. During the course you will write many components of
a sample e-commerce application and deploy the application to WebLogic.
Performance-Based Objectives:
Use container-managed and bean-managed transactions.
Write JSPs and servlets.
Write Entity Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs) using container-managed or bean-managed persistence.
Write Stateless and Stateful Session EJBs.
Write Message-Driven EJBs.
Unit test your J2EE applications.
Build your J2EE more...
Java 2: Enterprise Connectivity Java 2: Enterprise Connectivity builds on the fundamentals of the Java Enterprise
Edition ( J2EE) technology including database connectivity, Java Server Pages,
Servlets, and Enterprise Java Beans.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the flow of documents and control on the World Wide Web (WWW).
Describe the structure of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC).
Utilize JDBC to connect to a database, retrieve meta data, and execute SQL queries.
Understand how Java Server Pages (JSP) can be used, and how it compares to Common
Gateway Interface (CGI) and Active Server Pages (ASP).
Use JSP objects to manipulate data on the World Wide Web.
Understand the elements of the JSP language set, and utilize JSP Action elements and Directives. more...
jCert Sun Certified Solution Developer - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design using UML Java 2: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML introduces the major elements of the
Unified Modeling Language and the Unified Software Development Process. Upon successful
completion of this course, students will be able to:
Know the purpose and parts of UML.
Drive the development of a system based on Use Cases.
Use the CRC method to identify classes.
Describe how objects interact using a Sequence Diagram.
Create Class and Object Diagrams.
Use Interface-based Design and Layer your system into packages.
Model Dynamic Behavior using Collaboration, Statechart, and Activity Diagrams.
Use Component and Deployment Diagrams.
Manage and Schedule the Software Development Process.
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Illustrator PowerUser (Mac or PC) In this course, you will learn to use Adobe Illustrator to work with several graphic formats.
You will create dynamic effects using patterns and brushes. You will also use advanced text
manipulation techniques to effectively integrate text into your illustrations.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Create, edit, and apply tiled patterns, and design, customize, and employ special brushes to create dynamic visual effects.
Adjust the size of the artboard to create oversize prints, and reset the default angle to enable perspective drawing with guides.
Import and format text with advanced type editing options such as autohyphenation, smart punctuation, linked text boxes, and text wrapping.
Match colors between Illustrator and other applications that more...
Illustrator Expert Level (Mac or PC) In this course, you will use Adobe Illustrator 10 to create dynamic graphics using advanced
drawing and editing tools, path editing techniques, filter effects, and masks. You'll take
advantage of Illustrator features such as the Transparency palette, live effects, and the
Appearance palette to create engaging effects.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use advanced path editing techniques such as splitting, duplicating, and simplifying.
Create and edit exciting graphics using a gradient mesh and blends between objects.
Perform exact transformations to move, rotate, reflect, and shear visually or in precise increments.
Modify compound paths, create compound shapes, and combine paths with the Pathfinder palette.
Convert vector images to raster more...
CompTIA i-Net+ Certification Our CompTIA-certified course gets the job done efficiently and completely, offering a
variety of teaching methods to enhance your learning experience. Incorporating a large amount of
classroom instruction with unlimited supervised 1-on-1.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives:
Troubleshoot Internet connectivity problems using Tracert and Ping.
Obtain information about a domain name s owner.
Use FTP to download and upload files.
Determine how MIME type file associations work.
Configure caching in a Web browser.
Configure security in a Web browser and test a site.
Configure network proxy servers in a Web browser.
Search Web sites efficiently.
Implement cookies. more...
Intro to Internet Explorer This course is designed for persons desiring to use the newest version of Internet Explorer for
viewing the Internet. More than likely you have heard of the Internet and know that it offers
you all sorts of new ways to communicate, obtain information, and even purchase items.
None of these tasks can be accomplished if you don't know how to use an Internet browser. In this
course, you will use Internet Explorer to browse the Web.
During this course students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the
following objectives:
Search for information.
Communicate with others using the Internet.
Acquire information from the Internet.
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Illustrator Level 1 (Mac or PC) Illustrator Level 1 is a hands-on instruction book that will introduce you to the basics of
Adobe Illustrator 10. Adobe Illustrator is a sophisticated graphics program capable of creating
complex and attractive illustrations and type effects. In this course, you will learn many of
the basic skills that will allow you to take advantage of Illustrator's powerful tools.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Create and modify paths using the Pencil, Pen, Erase, and Selection tools.
Draw and edit geometric objects.
Apply fill and stroke attributes, colors, gradients, and transparency to objects and paths.
Use layers to manage complex illustrations.
Enter and format type in an illustration, and create eye-catching type effects.
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HTML Expert Level In this course, you will use HTML tables to lay out the contents of your Web pages.
You will create new and different kinds of hypertext links, expanding on your existing
understanding of links between Web pages. You will create forms and add dynamic and multimedia
content to your pages in order to increase the interactivity and appeal of your Web pages. And,
you will apply Cascading Style Sheets ( CSS) formatting to elements in new ways and harness the
true power of CSS by applying the same styles to multiple documents.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives:
Create links used to navigate and communicate.
Separate the stylistic elements of a Web page from its structure and apply more...
HTML Level 1 Designing a web page for yourself, for your job, or for your business starts with
Hyper Text Markup Language, the language of the Internet. Learn it now and take full advantage
of the opportunities. Students will learn how to use good HTML coding practices to create Web
pages that work, and will continue to work in the ever-changing world of Web development.
Students learn concepts and do tasks that foster the transition from HTML to the most recent
XML-based Web authoring language, which will become the future standard. Students will also have
the benefit of being introduced to the power and control of Cascading Style Sheets, which is a
complementary technology to HTML that is changing the face of Web authoring.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided more...
CCSE - Checkpoint Certified Security Engineer (NG) CCSE certification is recognized as the industry standard for Internet security certifications.
CCSEs possess the knowledge and expertise to configure VPN-1/ FireWall-1 as an Internet security
solution and virtual private network ( VPN) that securely connects corporate offices and remote
workers, protecting information exchange and granting access to network resources. CCSE training
and testing builds on CCSA training by including an in depth study of encryption technologies
and how to implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs. CCSEs are also tested for skills to
configure content security by enabling Java blocking and anti-virus checking.
Organizations benefit from firewalls to protect access tot heir network, however, they benefit
from secure communications among corporate sites by more...
CCSA - Checkpoint Certified Security Admin (NG) CCSA is a foundation level certification that validates a candidates ability to
configure and manage fundamental implementations of Check Point's flagship
product, FireWall-1, as an enterprise level Internet security solution to
protect corporate networks. As a CCSA, security professionals possess the
requisite skills to define and configure security policies that enable secure
access to information across corporate networks. In addition to these essential
skills, CCSAs also have the ability to monitor network security activity and
implement measures to block intruder access to networks.
The Certified Security Administrator designation indicates you are able to:
Configure VPN-1/FireWall-1 for firewall functionality
Use the VPN-1/FireWall- 1 GUI interfaces: Security Policy, Log more...
FrontPage Expert Level FrontPage, is a desktop software application you can use to create, edit, and manage a web site
and all of its elements, whether it's for an intranet or for the World Wide Web. It can be used
to accomplish the simplest chores, such as adding text to pages, or for the most complicated
tasks, such as collecting and storing form data in a database. You will modify existing pages
and webs by creating a splash screen, frames, forms, and FrontPage Web components to create and
manage more collaborative, dynamic, and interactive webs.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
create an animated entry page to a web site by inserting a FrontPage Web component.
use frames and Web components to display and repurpose existing content.
acquire data using a form and more...
Macromedia Fireworks A-Z In this course, you'll use Macromedia Fireworks to create vector graphics, edit bitmap
graphics, optimize images, and create and assign rollover effects for the Web. You will learn
advanced skills for working with vector graphics, photographic images and effects, slicing and
rollovers, symbols and animation, and exporting to HTML. This course prepares the student for
the Certified Macromedia Fireworks MX Designer exam
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives:
Use the Info panel to precisely scale objects.
Use Fireworks to create and manipulate complex vector graphics and apply effects, textures, and patterns.
Understand the GIF, JPEG, and PNG file formats to choose the right one more...
FrontPage Level 1 Microsoft FrontPage 2002 is a desktop software application you can use to create, edit, and
manage web sites, whether for an intranet or for the World Wide Web. You will create, edit,
and publish web pages that include formatting, FrontPage components, tables, text, and images.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
create and modify tables.
connect pages.
add, edit, and link pictures, as well apply and modify themes.
prepare a web for publishing
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Macromedia Flash A-Z This course will introduce you to the basics of creating objects and animating in Macromedia's
Flash MX. You will explore the basics of Flash, including tools and features, and will create
different types of animations. Finally, you will publish material for the Web. You will then
learn how to make animations and simple navigation buttons. You'll work with symbols and
instances, create extensive Timelines with independent animations, build more complex navigation
controls, work with sound, and optimize your movies for viewing by your intended audience.
This course prepares the student for the Certified Macromedia Flash MX Designer exam.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives:
Draw, more...
Excel Level 1 This course, Excel 2002 Level 1, is the first course in a series. This course
will give you the skills to create, edit, format, and print basic worksheets and
charts in Excel. You will create basic worksheets and charts.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
work with cells and cell data by using a variety of moving and copying techniques.
perform calculations on data by using formulas, including functions.
change the appearance of worksheet data by using a variety of formatting techniques.
work with multiple worksheets by formatting, repositioning, copying and moving, and adding and deleting worksheets within a workbook.
create and modify charts.
set the page display and printing options.
more...
SQL Database Design & Implementation This course teaches you how to use the Transact-SQL language to query and program Microsoft
SQL Server 2000 in a Windows Server Server environment. This course also assists you in preparing
for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Exam #70-229, Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise
Edition.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use Transact-SQL to query a SQL server.
Design, create, and manage databases.
Create and manage tables.
Implement data integrity techniques.
Design and implement indexes.
Query multiple tables through the use of joins.
Design subqueries.
Use aggregate functions in queries and create user-defined functions.
Create and manage more...
Migration to Windows Server Server In this hands-on course, participants learn the essential skills needed to plan a reliable Windows
Server 2003 foundation and migrate from an existing Windows NT/2000 enterprise.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Construct an optimal replication topology for the network and site layout
Devise delegation of administration and design Group Policy deployment
Plan and design a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory (AD) enterprise
Integrate an existing DNS with Windows Server 2003 DNS
Migrate from NT/2000 to Windows Server 2003 without interrupting business flow
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E-Commerce Strategy A-Z Day 1 of the course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of some of
the fundamental concepts related to E-Commerce. On Day 2, students will learn how to plan and
develop an E-Commerce small business.
During this course students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the
following objectives:
Discuss customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, e-procurement, and knowledge management.
Discuss common implementation costs, transactions and security concerns, staffing issues related to E-Commerce, and the international marketplace.
Discuss different planning, risk management, and metric identification techniques for measuring the success of E-Commerce initiatives.
Review marketing statistics on more...
Excel Expert Level This course is the second in a three-course series that satisfies the requirements for the
Microsoft Office User Specialist ( MOUS) certification. This course will expand upon the skills
you learned in the Excel 2002 Level 1 course and give you an opportunity to work with some
more advanced features of Excel, including templates; sorting and filtering; importing and
exporting; advanced formulas; analysis tools; and collaboration. You will create templates,
sort and filter data, and import and export data, analyze data, and collaborate on the Web in
Excel.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
use a variety of techniques to sort and filter data.
re-use and share data by importing and exporting and saving to the Web.
use various functions and auditing more...
Exchange 2000 Server: System Administration Students will learn how to install, configure, and manage a Microsoft Exchange 2000
Server environment. They will create and manage storage groups and stores, recipient objects,
and public folders. They will also configure SMTP, message routing, Internet protocols, and
instant messaging. In addition, students will use Outlook Web Access to send email messages.
Upon successful completion of this course including both classroom and lab time, students will
be able to:
Install and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.
Use administrative tools to configure and manage Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.
Create and manage storage groups and stores.
Create and manage recipient objects.
Create and manage public folders.
Review SMTP concepts and configure SMTP Domain names and SMTP more...
Windows Server: Managing a Microsoft Network Environment Students will learn how to manage the various aspects of a Windows Server network. This includes
implementing DHCP and DNS services, managing Active Directory objects, setting up Active
Directory security, and managing and troubleshooting Active Directory replication. It also
includes using Group Policies to manage workstation environments and deploy applications,
configuring Remote Access Service (RAS) to enable remote access, configuring Internet Connection
Server for Internet access, and configuring Internet Information Server to be able to provide
Web services. This course meets the Microsoft Proficiency Guidelines for Windows Server Server
at the Expert level.
Upon successful completion of this course including both classroom and lab time, students will
be able to:
Install and more...
Macromedia Dreamweaver A-Z Students will be able to create Web sites that include frame-based pages, tables, graphics,
and links. You'll learn advanced concepts of the Dreamweaver MX Web development application by
working with advanced Web site creation features a During this course, including computer lab
time, students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the following
objectives:
Define a site in Dreamweaver to organize and maintain the Web pages; and create a basic Web page by typing text and applying character and paragraph formatting.
Use Site Panel to create and organize files and folders.
Insert images, set image properties, create and format tables.
Add links within a site, create anchors, and specify external links, as well as use images as links, and create image maps. more...
Introduction to .NET During the summer of 2000, at the Professional Developers Conference, the Microsoft Corporation
announced its vision of the next generation of Windows services- .NET (pronounced "dot-net").
Since that time, many steps have been taken to ensure that .NET becomes a reality. The paradigm
has been refined with each release of the .NET Framework, with the public releases of the Visual
Studio.NET beta software, and with the final release of both. The key to understanding .NET and
how it may impact your life is to recognize the technical innovations that make it both powerful
and unique. This course is the first in a series of .NET-related courses. It will provide you
with the basic concepts required to decode the terminology and features of .NET, and will serve
as the foundation for the other more...
DHTML - Dynamic HTML Students will learn how to create Dynamic HTML-enabled Web pages that work equally well in both
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Create dynamic images that change when the mouse pointer is placed over them or in sequence at timed intervals.
Define Document Object Model ( DOM), describe the DOMs from both Navigator and Internet Explorer, and compare the two models to determine similarities and overlap.
Write a constructor function that defines the DHTML-enabling ActiveElement custom object.
Add methods to a custom object; describe the prototype-based inheritance model of JavaScript.
Add secondary methods to a custom object through linked-in libraries.
Move elements on the page by using more...
Dental Terminology INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL TERMINOLOGY is a user-friendly course designed to help the new student
understand dental terms. Unlike the other dental dictionaries or reference books which provide
words in a straight alphabetical sequence, this course presents terms related specifically to
the science of dentistry, grouping them according to specialty or area of interest.
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Cascading Style Sheets This course is designed for students who want to learn how to use Cascading Style Sheets ( CSS)
to develop and design Web sites. Students will learn how to use all the features of the CSS-1
specification, and a few features of CSS-2. Students will explore browser workarounds and sound
development principles along the way. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
identify style sheets of various types, customize styles, apply positioning properties, control
background appearance, and create styles that break down gracefully.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives:
Identify style sheets of various types, understand the advantages and risks of designing with style more...
Perl Programming for CGI This two-day course provides an in-depth understanding and hands-on knowledge of the capabilities
of the de facto Internet client-server communications protocol: Common Gateway Interface
(better known as CGI). In this course, you will learn about the specifications of the CGI
protocol, details regarding its operation, and how to use the Perl programming language to
perform common and powerful CGI communications and processing tasks on a Web server.
To get the most from this course, you should have a thorough understanding of and experience
with HTML 4.0. Experience with a programming language is not necessary, but will speed your
progress.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives: more...
Cold Fusion A-Z You already know how to create static Web sites using HTML. Now you want to expand
your capabilities as a Web developer to creating Web applications that you can't create in HTML.
This course includes creating dynamic sites with ColdFusi During this course, including computer
lab time, students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the following
objectives:
Build dynamic site navigation into an existing Web site.
Build a ColdFusion form.
Add interactivity to a site using a Web service and custom tags.
Deploy a Web site for public viewing.
Build a Web page that retrieves information from a database.
Create a data drill-down application in which Web pages retrieve detailed records based on user selections on Web pages that list summary record information. more...
CCNA Certified Network Associate Certification Our CCNA course introduces the Cisco IOS and offers a step-by-step explanation of Cisco Router
Configuration. Students continually use Cisco routers and hubs throughout the course. The goals
are to develop the skills and gain the knowledge necessary to effectively configure and manage a
Cisco-based internetwork and pass Cisco s CCNA exam. In class, you will configure the in-class
router network using protocols such as IP and IPX. Work with Frame Relay and use network
discovery tools and access lists as an integral part of network management. Basic IP networking
concepts and subnetting techniques are covered.
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Cisco PIX Firewall - Advanced The CCSP ( Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification provides network professionals
with professional level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco secure networks. CCSP
holders are actively involved in developing business solutions and designing and delivering
multiple levels of security departments.
The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced exam ( CSPFA 642-521) is the second required course to become
a Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco Firewall Specialist certifications.
This teaches how to describe, configure, verify and manage the PIX Firewall product family.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify PIX Firewall features, models, components, and benefits.
Describe PIX Firewall installation procedures. more...
Cisco PIX Firewall - Basic The CCSP ( Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification provides network professionals
with professional level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco secure networks. CCSP
holders are actively involved in developing business solutions and designing and delivering
multiple levels of security departments.
This course prepares the student for the Securing Cisco IOS Networks exam ( SECUR 642-501) which
is the first exam required to become a Cisco Certified Security Professional. This course teaches
how to secure Cisco IOS router networks.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Secure remote access using Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2000 and Cisco IOS AAA software features.
Protect Internet access by configuring a Cisco perimeter router. more...
Visual C#.NET You have experience in programming in at least one other object-oriented or
object-based programming language. You are now entering the new world of .NET
programming, using the C# programming language and the Visual C#.NET integrated
development environment inside Visual Studio.NET. This is one in a series of C#
programming courses.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define and use classes in C#.
Define and use methods in C#.
Program GUI Windows applications with forms and controls.
Write statements that control program flow.
Identify and use reference and value types in C#.
Program with built-in and user-defined exceptions.
Identify and use reference and value types in C#.
Define and use arrays and collections.
Expose and access more...
Access Expert Level As you begin this course, you should have the basic skills you need to design
and create relational databases with Access. At this point, you're about knee-
deep in Access. You're able to get started and work through many of the
essential and straightforward tasks related to your work. You might be hopeful
that no one will ever ask for anything too complicated! This course takes you to
the next step. By the end of it, you'll be "waist-deep" and more fully able to
put the power of database computing to work for you. You will have a handle on
many intermediate-level skills, particularly those related to creating more
complex queries, customizing your forms and reports, and broadening the
availability of your data. You will learn intermediate Access 2002 skills,
including how to enhance your more...
AutoCAD Expert Level Success with AutoCAD begins with a solid foundation in the basics. knowledge and
skills. The class is appropriate for all disciplines--architects, engineers,
designers, facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and others. It is also
appropriate for those who will be primarily involved in editing drawings created
by others. We recommend the complete AutoCADLevel 1 and this course for anyone
who needs a full understanding of the program. Upon completion of the class, the
student will be able to create a basic 2D drawing using drawing and editing
tools, organize drawing objects on layers, add text and basic dimensions, and
prepare to plot.
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AutoCAD PowerUser Level In order to gain the true benefits of AutoCAD, we recommend that users develop
advanced productivity skills. The course begins with techniques for enhancing
CAD productivity by choosing the most efficient command for a task. It continues
with advanced techniques for drawing, editing, working with blocks and XREFs,
and plotting. The class also includes an introduction to customizing AutoCAD and
an overview of AutoCAD's 3D features. This class is appropriate for users in all
disciplines architects, engineers, designers, facilities planners, drafters, and
others.
This course moves the user beyond the basics into more productive CAD work. Upon
completion of the course, the student will be able to work with advanced drawing
tools and have greater control of the AutoCAD environment. Specific more...
ASP.NET You already know how to write simple, static Web pages using HTML and perhaps
Cascading Style Sheets and client-side JavaScript code. Now you are ready to
create dynamic Web pages using the latest Microsoft server-side technology:
ASP.NET. You will create ASP.NET Web pages that dynamically display content,
display, manipulate, and modify data in a relational database, and display,
manipulate, and modify XML data.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
increase the separation of code from content and the modularity of your code.
create Web forms using Web controls.
display and modify data from a database by using ADO.NET with ASP.NET Web controls.
manipulate and update data using ADO.NET DataSets.
read, write, edit, and validate XML documents. more...
Adobe After Effects (Mac) After Effects is a hands-on instruction course that will introduce you to the world of 2D motion
graphics and visual effects. Students will be able to use After Effects to add motion graphics
and visual effects to film, video, multimedia, and Web projects.
During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information
necessary to complete the following objectives:
Utilize the timeline and keyframes to animate layers of a composition.
Apply effects to elements of a composition and preview audio and video.
Create and animate text in a composition.
Apply techniques to create complex animations and render compositions as QuickTime movies.
Composite video clips inside one another and with still images.
more...
AutoCAD Level 1 Success with AutoCAD begins with a solid foundation in the basics. This
intensive, hands-on, 2-day course is the first course which equips the student
with all of the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D drawing.
The class is appropriate for all disciplines--architects, engineers, designers,
facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and others. It is also appropriate
for those who will be primarily involved in editing drawings created by others.
We recommend the complete Level One course for anyone who needs a full
understanding of the program. Level 1, which covers the indispensable core
skills, may be taken as a stand-alone class by those whose use of AutoCAD will
be limited (for instance, editing drawings created by others). AutoCAD Expert
builds directly on the more...
Access PowerUser Level Your training in and use of Access has provided you with a solid foundation in
the basic and intermediate skills for working in Access. You're now ready to
extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced
capabilities. You will use advanced capabilities of Access to work with
improperly structured data, perform summary operations on data, create macros to
automate tasks, enhance forms and reports, and use Access data in other Office
applications. This course targets persons who have job responsibilities that
include structuring existing data into properly designed tables, analyzing data,
automating work in Access, implementing advanced form and report capabilities,
and using Access tools. Persons who have some or all of these responsibilities
and who perform these tasks more...
CompTIA A+ Certification You will need to take if your job responsibilities include entry-level computer
service technician support duties. In this course, you'll build on your end-user
background knowledge as you acquire the specific skills required to install,
configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair PC hardware components and systems.
You will install, remove, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware.
A+ Certification: Operating Systems is the course you should take if your job
responsibilities include the support of computers running the Windows 9x,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. This course, along with the A+
Certification: Hardware course, prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Operating
Systems certification exam. You'll build on your skills with using a Windows-
based operating more...
RAMCO Software Training
RAMCO Software Training RAMCO Software Training is a leader in innovative solutions for corporate computer software training on business software programs such as Microsoft Windows, Office, Project, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Whether at your facility or in one of our conveniently located training centers in Seattle, Tacoma, or Tukwila, RAMCO Software Training delivers a comprehensive curriculum that is relevant to small and large companies in today's high tech business environment.
Our standing as a Microsoft Certified Partner and Adobe Authorized Training Center guarantees you a knowledgeable and expert staff of instructors who understand the planning and implementation of software deployment and training.
Why choose RAMCO?
Every new client is the beginning of a more...
Microsearch
Video Bootcamp Come learn the basics of video production. We offer a comprehensive overview of your equipment for camera, lighting, audio and editing. This four day class will have you wanting to learn more and enhance your newly found skills so you can create some mind blowing presentations. Give us a call today for more information - 713-988-2818 ask for Edward. more...
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BizTalk Server Training and Consulting BizTalkTrainers are experts with the tools, knowledge, and experience to
deliver customized BizTalk Server training and consulting for deploying BizTalk solutions in production.
Prominent Microsoft Gold Partners, including Microsoft Consulting Services, trust Flo Technologies to train and assist their staff and clients.
Our BizTalkTrainers Professional Course Curriculum contains 20 days of in-depth, hands-on training materials, our design methodology, testing framework, and third-party tools and adapters.
Call 206-459-6672 for a custom course agenda! more...
Gotham Writers Workshop
How to Get Published Workshop taught by NY Literary Agent Learn the most effective steps and techniques for getting published from a true insider a literary agent.
You ve spent months, maybe years, sweating and swearing over a writing project. Why not spend just a little time learning how to maximize your chance of getting published? There is no sure path or magic formula for publication. But there are definite Do s and Don t s and there are time-tested steps to follow. We won t tell you it s impossible and we won t tell you it s easy. We will give you a realistic understanding of the publishing business and a wealth of proactive things you can do to help get your work into print.
Among the topics covered: overview of the market, manuscript presentation, how to write great query letters, nonfiction book proposals, how to research and target more...
Poetry Writing Workshop - "Best of Web" Forbes Consider it the caviar of literature: tiny eggs with tremendous taste. Or the nitro glycerin: every drop explosive. Poetry has inspired the human soul for thousands of years, and there are those who still treasure its magnificence. If you hear mermaids singing or feel the winnowing wind or see the sun rising in ribbons then you are one of these happy few.
Excellence in poetry is elusive, but a quest worth pursuing. In our courses, you will learn to manipulate sound, imagery, structure, meter, line, words, and theme into well-crafted poems and you will improve your precision by experimenting with various time-honored forms. You will also learn how and where to market your work.
If you seek to write for publication or performance, yourself or the world, we ll show you how to write more...
Children's Book Writing Workshop - "Best of the Web" Forbes The quiet magic of Goodnight Moon grows into the zaniness of Dr. Seuss and widens into the dazzlement of Harry Potter then matures into the straight talk of Judy Blume and the gritty reality of The Outsiders. Such is the amazing journey children take through books. These stories are a treasured part of childhood and they linger for a lifetime. Writing for children is fun but not child s play.
In our courses, you will discover how to balance youthful imagination with adult professionalism, gain awareness of the various forms and age-ranges, and learn such craft elements as character, plot, point of view, description, dialogue, setting, voice, and theme. You will also learn how and where to market your work.
Whatever type of children s book you seek to write picture books, EZ readers, more...
Fiction Writing Workshop "Best of the Web" - Forbes Fiction is perhaps the purest form of storytelling. A tale is told with only words and the reader s imagination. From these things, a work of fiction can sail across the world in pursuit of a whale or zero-in on a few minutes in line at the local bank, luring the reader into a story that is truer than true.
To do it well, however, requires skill. In our courses, you will learn how to support your words with such craft elements as character, plot, point of view, description, dialogue, setting, pacing, voice, and theme. You will also learn how and where to market your work.
Whether you seek to write traditional or experimental, we'll show you how to turn your ideas into stories that people will be eager to read.
Note: Our Fiction courses focus on short stories while our Novel classes more...
Business Writing Workshop "Best of Web" - Forbes Business Writing | 10-week Workshop
Writing well can help you get the results you want, get your work done faster, and even improve your image. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the essentials of better business writing, including:
How to get your points across in clear, concise, and compelling language
Tips and techniques you can apply in any kind of communication - email, memos, letters, and reports
Strategies for employing style, structure, format, and tone for maximum impact
New rules of writing in the digital age, including email guidelines
The most common business writing mistakes - and how to avoid them
Steps for crafting correspondence that gets results
Each week you will review key concepts and then put them into practice in exercises you complete more...
Screenwriting Workshop "Best of Web" - Forbes How do you write a screenplay that might get bought by a production company? Write a compelling script that s impossible to stop reading, vividly cinematic, properly formatted, and realistically produce-able.
Our screenwriting courses will help you meet these criteria, and also guide you in creating characters, building plots, shaping scenes, sharpening dialogue, and, of course, peddling your script. Whether you seek to write big Hollywood movies or low-budget Indies, we ll show you what it takes to get in the screenplay game. more...
Dr. Eric Nicely
Therapist Self-Care, Sept 2006 Personal Renaissance in Tuscany Program
CEU Units for Psychologists in California
Enhance your well-being while exploring self-care strategies. Escape to a Tuscan villa for a program that includes: 18 CEUs; authentic local food; tours of medieval towns and wineries; and more.
Self-Care for Therapists
This course is designed for mental health professionals involved in the provision of therapy. Specific hazards are associated with conducting psychotherapy and can lead to therapist burn-out or impairment. In this workshop, we'll examine the following:
The joys, rewards, and gifts of being a therapist
Hazards of the job of being a therapist
Common types and incidence of therapist impairment
Therapists' experiences with therapy
more...
Waterhouse Group
Consultative Selling Consultative Selling
It's what you ask that counts
Consultative Selling is one of most fundamental forms of selling.
Volumes have been written on what makes a great sales person, but we all agree on one thing: a sales person can only act on the information they gather. Those who learn the most about the client, their wants and their needs, have the best chance of making the sale.
We developed A.S.K. Selling, our consultative selling program, with three goals in mind.
To help sales people become much more successful.
To make clients very receptive to your sales process.
To give companies like yours a sales process that would consistently produce winning results. more...
ABC Medical Services
Grenadi School of Design
kssinfotech
Mobile Phone Repair Classess we conduct computerised mobile phone repair couse starting from basics upto chip level service .We also conduct online mobile phone repair classes through video conferencing facility .
THe details of the course contents are as follows .
WE TRAIN PEOPLE ON CHIP LEVEL SERVICE & REPAIR OF MOBILE
PHONES
1. SOLDERING
2. DESOLDERING OF COMPONENTS
3. CHECK OF VOLTAGES IN A BATTERY OF A MOBILE PHONE
4. USE OF SMD REWORK STATION
5.TRIGGERING OF BATTERIES
6.ASSEMBLING & DIS ASSEMBLING OF MOBILE PHONES
7. CHIP LEVEL SERVICING OF COMPONENTS :
POWER AMPLIFIERS(PF), AUDIO IC( COBBA), CPU ( MAD), POWERSUPPLY IC ( CONT), CHARGING CONTROL IC (CHAPS).RF SIGNAL PROCESSOR IC( HAGAR) .
ALSO well versed with SMD components replacement (capactiors, Diodes Resistors, more...
American Graphics Institute
PSD Training
5 week Close Protection Course The 5 week South African Close Protection Officer course is aimed at anyone who is wishing to work in the Close Protection industry. The aim of this intensive ASLET Approved and SIA compliant Close Protection Course is to provide an informative, no nonsense, hands-on course for serious participants in the close protection industry.
Most Service leavers qualify for up to seven weeks resettlement time for personal and career development during their last two years in the Forces. This may be used for HE or FE course(s), specialist training, or an attachment with a potential employer while still drawing a Service salary.
- IRTC Individual Resettlement Training Cost: Service leavers have access to up to 4,106 for training, accommodation and subsistence.
- ELCs of up to 6,000 and SLCs of more...
Shearer Darnell Recruitment
Heartwriting
Journaling To Spiritual Awareness:Seeing the Sacred in Everything Are you looking to grow spiritually? Do you yearn to slow down and look at your life through different eyes? If so, join us for this workshop where, through easy and fun five-minute journal writing exercises, art and group discussions, we will explore our spiritual awareness. No writing ability needed, only the willingness to be open and present. This class will help to give you the tools to continue your spiritual quest. more...
Alan Mars
The Career Center
3D Animation with Maya This course focuses on the basics of 3D computer graphics using Alias|Wavefront's Maya.
Students are introduced to the Maya interface and philosophy and 3D modeling,
texturing, lighting and rendering. Lectures will cover the application
of these tools in the film, television and game industries.
more...
Boston University Corporate Education Center
Programming the Microsoft Net Framework with Microsoft Visual C The goal of this course is to help application developers understand the Microsoft .NET Framework. In addition to offering an overview of the .NET Framework and an introduction to key concepts and terminology, the course provides a series of labs, which introduce and explain .NET Framework features that are used to code, debug, tune, and deploy applications. There is no Microsoft Certified Professional exam associated with this course. more...
Project Scope Management This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to accurately define project scope, create a Work Breakdown Structure ( WBS) that details all work components, and learn the elements involved in scope verification and scope control. Scope planning is the most important phase in any project because effective scope planning ensures an understanding of the business case. It involves developing the scope management plan that will be the source of future business decisions, including the criteria to determine if the project is successful. This course is 100% compliant with the Project Management Institute s ( PMI s ) current Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ). more...
Diako (UK) Ltd
PROMOTIONAL OFFERS . . . EVERYONE S TALKING ABOUT IT !. . .
During the following months Diako are running a variety of introductory courses at a promotional rate. . .for more details visit http://www.diako.co.uk and request information via email. more...
Zenergy PD Inc.
Opening Minds:Closing Deals Have you ever wondered?.....
...what makes some people great communicators?
...how highly effective sales professionals think?
...why some people have greater success in achieving their business objectives?
At this workshop you will learn how to:
- Manage your emotional state to achieve maximum personal effectiveness
- Identify your clients decision-making strategies
- Adapt your communication style to fit tightly with your clients buying / selling strategies
- Coach your client to a successful buy / sell outcome
- Create and use questions that advance the buying / selling process
- Present suggestions in a manner which achieve maximum acceptance
Facilitating the sales process is a complex endeavour. Setting well-defined objectives is the first step. Making sure we are in a more...
InStep Consulting LLC
Stepping Out! Are you experiencing challenges:
* Aligning products or services with changing customer needs?
* Expanding market share while maintaining or reducing costs?
Stepping Out! may be the program for you.
What is Stepping Out!
InStep Consulting LLC announces the launch of Stepping Out! a creative solution for offsite meetings that incorporates fun, hands-on activities to reinforce business concepts. It provides engaging group activities that encourage participants to "step out" of their traditional mindset and think creatively about business goals and objectives.
How Does Stepping Out! Work?
Based on meeting topics, you can select from an array of Stepping Out! activities to extend learning in an informal setting. InStep Consulting LLC provides meeting design and facilitation services and more...
Stepping Out! for Teams Are you experiencing challenges:
* Facilitating effective communication across work teams?
* Motivating and retaining qualified employees?
Stepping Out! for Teams may be the program for you.
What is Stepping Out! for Teams
InStep Consulting LLC announces the launch of Stepping Out! for Teams a creative solution for offsite meetings that incorporates fun, hands-on activities to reinforce business concepts. It provides engaging group activities that encourage participants to "step out" of their traditional mindset and think creatively about business goals and objectives.
This interactive program will assist you to:
- Assess team skills and communication styles
- Delegate and give feedback according to styles and strengths
- Motivate team others to achieve organizational goals more...
What's Your Competent Advantage? Are you experiencing challenges:
* Communicating with your team members?
* Determining your next career move?
* Discovering what really motivates you?
* Finding out where you fit within your company?
What is your Competent Advantage? may be the program for you!
Colette D. Ellis will lead an interactive session in which you ll explore your communication style, personal and professional strengths. You ll learn how to step out of your comfort zones and discover your competent advantage.
This practical workshop will assist you to:
Discover your " WOW!" factor
Uncover your motivators and personal drives
Leverage your strengths and motivators to find new opportunities
Promote your accomplishments to internal and external stakeholders more...
Tech-Sync
uCertify
uCertify MCSE MCSA - 70-290, Exam Simulation For Microsoft Certification The uCertify Exam Simulation is a comprehensive tool for success in the MCSE ( 70-290) certification exam It contains 3 full-length realistic practice tests comprising 150 questions with detailed analysis and explanations for each answer. The Simulation is developed after rigorous research and innovation by a panel of highly experienced and certified authors, to equip the aspirants with the latest and most accurate study material for the MCSE certifications It also offers Adaptive and customized testing, Diagnostic test and detailed performance reviews. Value added features such as Test preparation tips and test information, Technical articles and Fully illustrated How Tos eliminate the need for any other preparation aid. The Simulation comes with 24/ 7 online support, free unlimited more...
The Bluestar Group LLC
Learning Collage
Instructional Design At the end of this training the students will be able to design instructional strategies based on the audience profile, content type, and delivery media as indicated by the the course design and requirements. more...
RWTC Limited
Introduction to AutoCAD This two day programme uses the latest software and is designed to meet the growing need for personnel competent in design using the AutoCAD software. The course would also provide invaluable to personnel responsible for investigating the benefits of installing and implementing this design system. The course is designed to cover a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, and would benefit engineers, designers and all draughting personnel.
Course features:
- System overview
- AutoCAD structure, user interface
- Setting up drawings
- Drawing and editing commands
- Block and attribute creation / manipulation
- Hatching
- Dimensions
- Plotting and layouts in AutoCAD
Course format:
A practical course developed to identify the draughting methods best applied to specific more...
Mile2
Social Engineering This course is not specifically targeted to IT or security personnel alone but rather is designed to teach the participants the skills used by Social Engineers to facilitate the extraction of information from an organization using technical and non-technical methods. more...
Deltennium
Leadership and Governance Training for Non-Profits The National Leadership Institute ( NLI) is a nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to educating the boards and mangement of non-profit organizations.
Education programs for non-profits under the auspices of NLI are a cost-efficient, customized, and confidential way for your board to review good governance practices, learn more about roles and responsibilities, develop processes, and engage specific committees more effectively.
These programs are designed to explain governance regulations and reforms, as well as to guide your board in implementing new practices and improving performance and effectiveness. The Programs ensure that the entire board is working from consistent, quality information -- regardless of the issue or challenge. Programs may be held in conjunction with your more...
ISS Certified Board Governance Training ISS CERTIFIED
BOARD GOVERNANCE CONTINUING EDUCATION
As founder of the National Leadership Institute ( NLI), a member of the latest Association of Corporate Directors ( NACD) Blue Ribbon Commission on Leadership, a Director of an NACD Chapter and a faculty member of the organization as well, Gerry Czarnecki is a highly-respected authority on corporate governance and educates clients across the spectrum of Corporate America. NLI, an independent non-profit organization,is an excellent and neutral resource through which to educate your board.
Some of the areas where you can look to Gerry for substantive and highly experienced support are:
+Director Professionalism
+The Board s Role in Corporate Strategy
+Risk Management and Director Oversight
+Audit Committee Governance Leadership more...
N2C2 - Nature, Nurture, Choice, Chance TITLE: N2C2 Nature, Nature, Choice, Chance
BACKGROUND: This fast-paced keynote will challenge the audience to look at professional and personal achievement and success as a result of four key factors Nature, Nurture, Choice and Chance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The attendees should go back to the workplace and their personal lives with a clear understanding of the opportunity to direct and control their future. In addition, they will want to take these ideas back to change the way they feel, believe and behave each day of their lives.
AUDIENCE: This keynote is designed for a broad audience of executives, managers and supervisory personnel. The presentation is tailored to the audience, hence, all examples will be directed at the level in attendance.
TOPICS COVERED: The seminar is built more...
"How To Get Fired By Doing A Great Job" Keynote TITLE: How To Get Fired By Doing A Great Job
BACKGROUND: This fast-paced keynote will challenge the audience to look at their own job activities and to evaluate how they might think they are doing everything right, and yet be on course to be terminated by the organization. Our own perception of job performance is only one of a variety of factors that go into job security and success.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The attendees should go back to the workplace and their personal lives with a clear understanding of the issues that could be putting them and their career in jeopardy. They will leave with the questions that they need to ask themselves in order to determine if they are doing so well at their job that they are running directly to the exit door. They will want to take these ideas back to more...
"Lead with Love" Keynote Address TITLE: Lead With Love
BACKGROUND: This fast-paced keynote will challenge the audience to think differently about the behavior and the role of the work leader. The term Work Leader is used to describe the first level of leadership in an organization, and the audience is challenged to consider the work leader as the key to organizational success.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This keynote is designed to propose what at first glance appears to be a somewhat radical idea, but ultimately the audience realizes that it is probably the only rational way to view their staff. The attendees should go back to the workplace with a clear understanding of the need to have a true interest, indeed love, for their associates. In addition, they will want to take these ideas back to change the way they feel, more...
You're In Charge...What Now? In-Depth Program This fast paced seminar will energize the audience with a combination of serious in formation and targeted humor. The target audience is " Work Leaders" which is a term used to describe the first level of leadership in an organization.
The seminar is built around the mnemonic L.E.A.D.E.R.S ., which emphasizes the need for real people leadership for first level management. The letters represent the Seven Essential Steps: Love, Expectations, Assignment, Development, Evaluation, Rewards, and Self. These steps are really core fundamentals of what great leaders must do-- not merely conceptual statements about characteristics of leaders.
Gerry Czarnecki's book You're In Charge...What Now? is the basis of the seminar. Seminar participants will be offered copies of the book at a deeply more...
You're In Charge...What Now? THE SEMINAR - You're in Charge...What Now?
This fast paced seminar will energize the audience with a combination of serious information and targeted humor. The target audience is " Work Leaders" which is a term used to describe the first level of leadership in an organization.
The seminar is built around the mnemonic L.E.A.D.E.R.S ., which emphasizes the need for real people leadership for first level management. The letters represent the Seven Essential Steps: Love, Expectations, Assignment, Development, Evaluation, Rewards, and Self. These steps are really core fundamentals of what great leaders must do-- not merely conceptual statements about characteristics of leaders.
The instructor is Gerry Czarnecki and his book You're In Charge...What Now? is the basis of the seminar. more...
BC Safety Solutions
Summ it up
Practical Marketing Practical Marketing Workshops, aimed at small to medium sized businesses, both new start ups and growing businesses. The workshop is based on a ficticious company which makes learning the tools and techcniques of marketing easier. Workshops are tailored to individuals groups, and can be held in house or locally. Workshops are designed for groups of 5 to 15 individuals. more...
Rx Learning,Inc
Pharmacy technician training for less Rx Learning is dedicated to preparing students for the PTCB exam.Course is taught by industry certified instructors. We have a 97% high pass rate. Visit our website at http://www.rxlearning.com for more information on our program and to see what our satisfied students have to say about our program. more...
Boston University Corporate Education Center
Leading with Values This workshop will show you how to develop a code of ethics/shared values statement via a proven, interactive process and embed these shared ethical values into the decision-making process and culture of organizations. These new skills will teach you to translate these values into desired actions and behaviors and to export these values to your customers so that your organization becomes the supplier/vendor of choice. more...
Advanced C++ Programming This course presents the features of C++ which enable you to use the power of this language effectively. C++ is without a doubt the most complex language in use today, and many important C++ features are covered in introductory courses superficially, if at all. This course addresses this problem by discussing techniques of programming with abstract classes, dynamic memory management, exceptions, namespaces, run time type information, strings and string streams, template classes, and containers of the Standard Template Library. Hands-on lab exercises reinforce your skills of writing efficient and correct C++ programs. more...
Learning Collage
Boston University Corporate Education Center
XML Programming Using Java This four-day course builds skills in Java s XML processing APIs chiefly parsing using SAX and DOM and transformations using XSLT, all using the Java API for XML Processing, or JAXP. It also covers the newer Java API for XML Binding, or JAXB, which standardizes serialization according to XML Schema. The course is intended for students with a working knowledge of XML and possibly DTDs or XML Schema who want to build XML applications or components using the Java language. Everything in the course adheres to W3C and Java standards for completely portable code.
The first module introduces the JAXP and the two main Java APIs for parsing XML documents: SAX and the DOM. Students learn the basic JAXP architecture and how to create parsers that expose SAX or DOM APIs, and how to more...
Spatial Databases and Database Development Course description
GIS data is unique in that, unlike traditional data and databases, GIS data includes geographic location information as a key component of data. This requires special consideration for management and handling of this data. This course provides an introduction to spatial data and issues related to their management. Spatial data models are investigated along with prominent data types and sources. Topics include data standards, standards organizations, metadata, database concepts, database development and quality control and assurance. The new ESRI Geodatabase format is also explored through a series of hands-on exercises.
Who should attend
Professionals using GIS or newly introduced to the technology gain an indepth understanding or the unique nature of spatial more...
Spatial Analysis Using GIS Course description
The power of a GIS lies in its ability to analyze spatial relationships. Such analysis can significantly enlighten the decisionmaking process. This course covers the most prominent forms of spatial analysis in both the Vector and Raster data models. Students engage in extensive computer exercises to explore tools and techniques for analyzing spatial data. Special emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of different analytical techniques and data quality and error considerations when performing analysis in a GIS.
Who should attend
This course is for professionals using GIS or newly introduced to the technology that are advancing their understanding of spatial analysis. Proficiency with ESRI's ArcGIS is required.
Prerequisites GIS102 Introduction to GIS more...
Project Management Professional Preparation Attend this Online program prior to July 15, 2005 and save $300!
*The price of this course will increase $300, from $1,490 to $1,790 effective July 15, 2005.
People learn differently and, until now, technology-based training has been very static. The online offering of these courses are given using a dynamic, state-of-the-art, adaptive learning system, with content provided in multiple formats and styles. The system finds the students most effective learning style and offers them the content in that style. Further flexibility is provided that allows students to select their own learning preferences. The learning preferences are both in terms of learning media and learning style. The courses are designed using highly effective, flexible, cognitive approaches that create a rich more...
Project Management Framework People learn differently and, until now, technology-based training has been very static. The online offering of these courses are given using a dynamic, state-of-the-art, adaptive learning system, with content provided in multiple formats and styles. The system finds the students most effective learning style and offers them the content in that style. Further flexibility is provided that allows students to select their own learning preferences. The learning preferences are both in terms of learning media and learning style. The courses are designed using highly effective, flexible, cognitive approaches that create a rich learning environment.
BUCEC has taken a unique approach in the development of its e-learning products by creating courses that dynamically adapt to an individual s more...
Principles of Business Process Management This course is the foundation for all courses in the Business Process Management curriculum and is required for BUCEC BPM certification. It provides an overview and discussion of the principles, concepts and techniques required to transform your business from a traditional, functional organization to a process-centric organization. The course introduces a systematic approach for the day-to day monitoring, measuring and managing your company s business processes performance. more...
Mastering UNIX Shell Scripts Regular users of UNIX know that using advanced commands, shell features and shell scripts, improves efficiency and productivity as well as enhancing their use of Unix. Most users discover these capabilities in an ad-hoc and inefficient way, learning by trial and error and without understanding the concepts behind the features they use. This course focuses on the capabilities of the UNIX shell and the utilities commonly used in the development of shell scripts, interpreted programs. more...
Managing a Business Process Project This course in change management provides managers and business analysts with a systematic process design methodology. It merges the disciplines of BPM with Project Management enabling effective and rapid change across organizational boundaries. This simple, repeatable methodology includes universal PM and BPM-specific techniques, guidelines and tools. A hands-on workshop provides materials and practical exercises covering the four major phases of process change: Visioning to ensure a common visualization of the results for all project players; Planning to gain commitment for the required methods, processes, deliverables, quality levels, roles, time and resources required to achieve the envisioned results; Continuous Improvement to execute the BPM activities and provide monitoring and more...
JavaServer Pages This three-day course develops skills in JavaServer Pages, or JSP, which is the standard means of authoring dynamic content for Web applications under the Java Enterprise platform. It treats JSP 2.0, including older features such as scriptlets but focusing on newer features and techniques, including JSP expressions and the JSTL. At the end of the course, students will be well prepared to author JSPs for small- or large-scale Web applications, either by hand or using an authoring tool. more...
Java Servlets This practical, application-oriented course teaches Java Servlets technology and shows how to use it to develop simple to complex Web applications. It is intended for experienced Java ( J2SE) programmers who want to build Web applications or J2EE components and systems. The course begins with an overview of server-side Java programming and Web protocols. Then students learn the Java Servlets architecture, the request/response cycle, and servlet life cycle, and how to build interactive Web applications that parse and/or generate HTML forms. Several prominent patterns for servlet application architecture are considered. Sessions are studied as a means to developing sophisticated client/server conversations over several HTML pages. Multi-tier applications are developed using servlets and JDBC more...
Jakarta Struts This advanced course shows JSP and servlet programmers how to build Model-2 Web applications using the Jakarta Struts project from Apache. Students learn the Struts architecture and see how it captures a great deal of pre-existing best practice in Web application development. They build applications from scratch using the Struts 1.1 code base, advancing through actions and action mappings, form beans, and request forwarding. They use relational data at the model layer and learn to configure JDBC data sources under Struts. Throughout, the course emphasizes the great facility in Struts of using XML declarations to replace boilerplate Java coding.
The course then shifts from these controller techniques to a focus on presentation. Students learn to use various libraries of custom more...
Introduction to Java Programming Java is a popular and powerful language. Although comparatively simple in its language structure, there are a number of subtleties that can trip up less experienced programmers. It is based on C, and the terse nature of C may be unfamiliar to students with some previous experience programming in languages such as COBOL or Visual Basic who do not have experience with C or C++. And, of course, Java is object-oriented.
This course is designed for less experienced programmers, providing you with a thorough step-by-step introduction to Java programming. It lays a firm foundation for further study of Java. There are a large number of example programs and many labs.
An important thrust of this course is to teach programming from an object-oriented perspective. It is often difficult for more...
Introduction to GIS Technologies This course provides a broad introduction to GIS including the fundamentals of the science, key supporting technologies, and prominent organizations in the field. Students are introduced to the components of GIS, different data types and their sources, and the concept of spatial analysis. A series of case studies provide examples of how GIS can be applied in different disciplines. Some hands-on software exercises provide an exposure to basic tools and GIS principles. The role that GIS plays in integration with other information technologies, such as enterprise databases and Internet applications, is also investigated. This is a survey course and provides an overview of the certificate program as a whole. Students with prior GIS knowledge and experience may waive this course in favor of more...
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