Self-Paced eLearning Courses

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 lets coding and design professionals create and edit Web content in a visual layout or a coding environment. With Dreamweaver CS4, you can produce exciting, dynamic Web site designs that employ the most modern layouts and features to attract and keep Web users. The procedures and techniques you see in this course were developed on and for a Windows PC.

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional is the leading software application for creating and delivering interaction. The advanced authoring environment of Flash CS4 provides a faster approach to animation. Flash CS4 lets you develop rich, stimulating, and informative content for digital, Web, and mobile platforms. The procedures and techniques you see in this course were developed on and for a Windows PC. ...

This series teaches users how to install and set up a ColdFusion development environment, including connecting to a database, and also teaches how to build ColdFusion applications that integrate such features as e-mail, FTP, Flash, Java, and XML. ...

This series provides learners with an overview of the most frequently used features of Photoshop CS. It teaches learners about navigation, selection, layers, layer styles, adjustment layers, layer masks, filters, color, as well as a variety of painting, drawing, and text tools. Learners will also become familiar with using Photoshop CS for image output and Web design. ...

Adobe Photoshop CS4 is the leading digital image editing software. The Photoshop CS4 interface lets you work intuitively to design and manipulate images for print layouts, web publishing, multimedia, video, and photography. Photoshop CS4 is the perfect tool for establishing a workflow that can help you express creativity in visual form. The procedures and techniques you see in this course were ...

Dreamweaver is a popular and powerful tool to build rich, professional Web sites and Web applications. These courses introduce the new features found in Dreamweaver 8. ...

Flash is the standard tool for delivering interactivity and animation on Web sites. This series walks you through the new and improved features found in Flash 8. ...

This series introduces the student to the ActionScript programming language and its capabilities, covering basic programming concepts such as objects, actions, arrays, and variables. ...

The Flash MX 2004 ActionScript 2.0 series is designed to help learners who are familiar with previous versions of ActionScript to learn more about the benefits of object-oriented programming and using ActionScript 2.0. ...

This series presents information on designing Web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004. Topics include an introduction to the interface and the basic concepts of Web design, in addition to procedures for setting up the site, managing the site, creating pages, and inserting basic text, links, and images. The latter part of the series covers advanced topics such as tables and frames, DHTML, be ...

Flash MX 2004 teaches learners how to create animated web graphics and movies from scratch. Learners will be able to apply their knowledge to the creation of both dynamic and interactive Web graphics and applications. ...

This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Photoshop users. This series teaches users about image editing, what's new in version 7, the Photoshop interface, pixels, saving and printing, using the tools, making and modifying selections, layers, creating text effects, filters, color correction, and web graphics. ...

This series presents instruction on designing for the Web using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX. Topics include an introduction to the new interface and the basic concepts of Web design, in addition to procedures for setting up the site, managing the site and a development team, creating pages, inserting basic text, links, and images, and finding or creating Web-optimized images. The latter part of the ...

This series provides a practical guide for using Macromedia Flash MX to create animations and interactive Web sites. The Flash MX series presents information for intermediate to advanced media designers and developers who want to learn the latest techniques for animating graphics and enhancing visual media with sound and music. Topics covered include: Drawing tools, design concepts, animation tech ...

Do you need to know the foundations of Crystal Reports XI? Do you want to create reports that sizzle from one or more data sources ASAP? This series will show you how to create, format, and deliver reports that get results in no time. You will learn everything from the basics of getting around in Crystal's report design environment to the subtle nuances of effective report formatting and data visu ...

This Internet Explorer 8 course will introduce the features and enhancements that accompany the latest version of the popular Internet Explorer browser.

Microsoft Office 2010 improves on Office 2007 to make your working day even more efficient and effective. New image-editing tools help you design documents that stand out from the crowd. New social networking tools help you connect with colleagues. You can post documents to the Internet, and then view or edit those documents through a Web browser or mobile phone. You can embed and edit videos w ...

This series focuses on the major components of Lotus Notes 6.5. It introduces basic concepts such as navigation, views, databases, and security. Use of mail with Lotus Notes 6.5 is covered in detail, along with using the calendar, to do lists, and address books. This series also discusses editing, formatting, and managing Notes documents, and linking and attaching files to documents. Advanced ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification and will give you credit toward a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. Pra ...

Get projects under control with Microsoft Project's latest version, 2007. Build schedules, communicate effectively with everyone involved, chart your progress, and keep track of budget and project materials. This series will show you how to use this complex tool to save time and maximize your projects' success. ...

The Excel 2007 series introduces learners to the newly designed Ribbon interface of Microsoft Excel 2007. It provides a basic introduction to Excel including entering and editing cell data, selecting cell ranges, and formatting worksheet data. Learners will also be able to print worksheets, add comments, complete basic calculations and formulas, and create charts using Excel 2007. ...

Microsoft Excel 2010 is a financial tool for performing calculations and other tasks automatically. It lets you accomplish a variety of business or personal tasks in a fraction of the time it would take using pen and paper. This series shows you how to work efficiently with Excel, and prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist 77-882 exam and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificatio ...

This series is designed for learners who want to use QuickBooks 2004 as a business accounting system. Tasks covered include using the EasyStep Interview to set up QuickBooks; adding accounts and customers; setting up security; tracking invoices, purchases, and payments; using timesaving features; recording inventory and assets; and working with taxes, equity, and liabilities. QuickBooks is a regi ...

This series shows you how to use Word 2007 to create word processing documents. It shows you how to use the Ribbon-based Word 2007 interface, how to create and format documents, and how to add lists, tables, and images to your documents. ...

Prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Certification Exam 77-881 and prove your skills using Microsoft Word 2010. You will prepare for the exam by learning how to efficiently navigate the features and functionality of the Word 2010 application to draft and edit documents for a variety of professional purposes and situations. Using a task-oriented approach, you w ...

Office 2007 includes the latest version of PowerPoint, the presentation creation package that helps add visual impact and dynamic information to your presentations. This series will walk you through creating your own presentations. ...

This series will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Outlook. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

Outlook is the most common email application in the world. And it includes many features beyond just email, including the calendar, meeting management, tasks, and contact information, that can all interact with each other. This series will examine all of these features and more in the latest version of Outlook that has been released with the Office 2007 package. ...

This Excel 2003 to 2010 Upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Excel. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

The Excel 2007 Advanced series teaches you to apply filters, use formulas and analyze data. You will be able to apply your knowledge to create complex business applications and analyses in Microsoft Excel. ...

This Word 2010 Upgrade coursewill guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Word. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

This PowerPoint 2010 Upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft PowerPoint. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7. Learners will be able to securely use this updated web browser to perform searches, print documents, and access streaming content. ...

This series provides learners with the information they need to use SharePoint 2003 to help their organization manage their documents and files, as well as to enable their users to collaborate with one another. In addition to teaching the every-day user how to manage documents, lists, and tasks, it also teaches the Site Administrator how to set up and manage SharePoint sites and libraries. ...

The Project 2003 series is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Office Project 2003. This series explains how to set up a project; manage project files; create a task list; schedule tasks; view a schedule; define and assign resources and costs; track a project; and analyze progress and revise a schedule. ...

This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Excel users. This series teaches learners about creating and editing spreadsheets, what's new in the 2003 version, the Excel interface, navigating, editing, and working with text, values, and formulas, printing, formatting, creating charts and databases, and using images and hypertext in a spreadsheet. ...

This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Word users. This series teaches users about creating and editing documents, what's new in the 2003 version, the Word interface, navigating, editing, and working with text, spell checking, printing, formatting, styles, templates, borders, tables, columns, lists, and using images in a document. ...

The PowerPoint 2003 series is designed for beginning and intermediate PowerPoint users. This series teaches learners about creating and editing presentations and individual slides, outlining presentations, and printing presentations. The courses also detail topics such as formatting presentations and slides and using masters, color schemes, and templates. Learners will find out how to incorporat ...

The Outlook 2003 series of courses teaches learners how to use the major components of the Outlook 2003 program: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes. Topics include navigating between Outlook modules and reading, sending, customizing, and organizing e-mail messages. Learners will also find out how to schedule appointments, add and use information about contacts, and create tasks and notes ...

This series presents information on planning, installing and implementing Project Server 2003. Topics include outlining an implementation strategy, installing and configuring Project Server and peripheral software, managing users, groups, and projects, customizing PWA, creating projects, and working with project tasks and documents. ...

There are well over 100 million web sites on the Internet. How can you make yours stand out among such a huge crowd? How can your site attract the notice of your audience and of the search engines that your audience will use? This series will put powerful, simple tools in your hands to give your web site its own voice and to carve out its place on the Internet.

This series works to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment. It looks at the elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it from occurring, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens. As of 8/17/07, the MindLeaders Sexual Harassment in the Workplace courses comply with the follo ...

The workplace continues to change and evolve into a complex and often ambiguous environment. Issues such as harassment, discrimination and violence have become significant problems within this landscape. Our workplace environment programs explore the causes and consequences of these issues and specific preventive actions you can take to handle potential problem situations. ...

Most people's jobs include working with a lot of people who are coworkers from across the company (or even from other companies). Many times, doing your job properly depends upon other people doing the things or having the information you need. How can you persuade, influence, and inform other people in ways that will make things happen? This series will talk about how to spark action and motivati ...

This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting. They'll learn how to prepare for a writing task, and about strategies and skills for effective word choice, sentence building, and paragraph design. ...

This series is designed to help users create and maintain good customer services. Concepts covered include defining company-wide customer service and standards, strategies for effective communication, and effective problem resolution. The series also provides an overview of creating a customer service department that useful tools for providing excellent customer service. ...

How do you build strong networks within your company and among industry peers? How do you communicate effectively with different types of people in the workplace and get your point across clearly? This series will help you build bridges and improve your business relationships. ...

This series teaches the learner practical methods for establishing and maintaining teams that maximize the collective strengths of their members. Learners will also acquire valuable team leadership skills. ...

Public speaking is a frightening task to many people, but it's also a crucial tool in career success. This series offers tips to help you prepare and deliver more powerful presentations. ...

This series is designed for users who want to improve their grammar skills in a business setting. It examines sentence structure in detail, including parts of speech, subject/verb agreement, use of pronouns, and irregular verbs. Punctuation is discussed, including the proper use of apostrophes, quotation marks, capital letters, numbers, and abbreviations. Advanced topics include pronoun types, adj ...

Successful organizations are made up of individuals who are continually focused on developing the right skills for their job. Our self-management programs will help you develop the skills you need now and for your future. ...

Stress is among the most common and harmful issues facing people in the working world. The information, practices, and exercises in this series will help you understand, control, and reduce stress. ...

This series describes specific time-management strategies that learners can apply to make their work time more efficient and productive. ...

This CompTIA A+ certification course prepares you for the first of two exams required towards earning CompTIA A+ 2009 certification. Vendor neutral, the CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security. Additionally, certification ensures an understanding of the basic functionality of the operating system and b ...

This series will give you the study guide you need for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam, which is the first of two exams now required to earn CompTIA A+ certification. This certification validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. Com ...

This series will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ 2009 N10-004 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification ensures that a technician is proficient in configuring, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing basic network infrastructure. ...

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This CompTIA A+ certification course prepares you for the second of two exams required towards earning CompTIA A+ 2009 certification. Vendor neutral, the CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC workstations, the Windows OS and SOHO networks. Additionally, certification ensures an understanding of troubleshooting techniques and tools ...

This series will give you one study guide you need for the CompTIA A+ certification. This certification validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as in ...

This series will give you one study guide you need for the CompTIA A+ certification. This certification validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as in ...

This series will give you one study guide you need for the CompTIA A+ certification. This certification validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as in ...

This series provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the CompTIA Network+ 2005 exam. Learners will learn the layers of the OSI model, features and functions of network components and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. ...

CompTIA's Server+ certification offers industry recognition of server administration, troubleshooting, and management. This series equips you with all you need to know in order to pass the 2005 edition of the Server+ test (SK0-002). Learners will be presented with an up-to-date look at current server networking strategies from both the installation and servicing perspectives. ...

This series will prepare you for the TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification. This series will cover all aspects of running SQL Server 2008, including installing, maintaining, managing security, moni ...

The Oracle Database 11g: Administration I study guide will prepare you to become certified as an Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate as well as laying the foundation for the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional certification. This series will cover some of the more in-depth database administration topics, such as configuration, security, backups, and recovery. ...

This series covers how to use Access 2007 to create, modify, and access databases. It shows the learner how to use the Ribbon-based Access 2007 interface, as well as how to build tables, forms, and reports. Learners will also be able to use queries and filters to sort through data. ...

Access 2007 offers many more powerful features than a beginning user first touches. This series will explore some of the more powerful abilities of Access, including pivot tables and charts, graphs, forms, security, multitable and crosstab queries, macros, and more. ...

Do you need to know the foundations of Crystal Reports XI? Do you want to create reports that sizzle from one or more data sources ASAP? This series will show you how to create, format, and deliver reports that get results in no time. You will learn everything from the basics of getting around in Crystal's report design environment to the subtle nuances of effective report formatting and data visu ...

Prepare for the Oracle Database 11g Administration II exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! This study guide series covers some of the more in-depth database administration topics, such as database structure and Oracle Automatic Storage Management, Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN), Oracle Flashback, disk space and resource management, and database globalization. Practice e ...

This Access 2010 upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Access. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

This series introduces users to the SAS system, the basic data concepts and the structure of the SAS programming language. It discusses the basic statements used when coding SAS programs, using the SAS log to troubleshoot coding errors, and the different modes for executing SAS. The series also covers optional statements used to modify data, and statements and options available to program features ...

The SQL Server 2000 Admin MCDBA MCSA MCSE 70-228 series is designed to help learners prepare to take and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. This series teaches learners how to install SQL Server 2000 and configure advanced options. The series also teaches learners how to manage databases and objects, create ...

The Oracle Database 11g: Fundamentals I study guide will prepare you to become certified as an Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate. This series will cover both basic and in-depth database administration topics, such as using SQL to retrieve, restrict, and sort data, along with using functions, subqueries, and reporting. ...

This series of courses serves as preparation for Microsoft Exam 70-229: "Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition," which is one of several electives for the MCSE certification track, and a core requirement for MCDBA certification. Topics covered include developing a logical data model, implementing the database and objects, retrieving and modifying da ...

SQL is the most widely-used database language. Acquiring a good working knowledge of SQL is an important skill for anyone who interacts with databases. Short, focused lessons start with simple data retrieval and progress to complex topics such as using joins, subqueries, stored procedures, and table constraints. ...

Oracle's new 10g database leverages the power of grid computing to spread tasks across multiple low-cost machines. Learners will be able to install and maintain an Oracle 10g database in an effective, efficient manner. Topics such as the interaction among Oracle components, an understanding of Oracle's architecture, performance monitoring, database security, user management, and backup and recover ...

The Oracle Database 10g: Administration II study guide will prepare you for the test to be certified as an Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Database 10g Administrator. This course will cover some of the more in-depth database administration topics, such as troubleshooting, problem recovery, and managing storage and memory. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer quest ...

This study guide will prepare you to take one of the two required Oracle9i tests to be certified as an Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle9i Database Administrator. Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented. ...

This study guide will prepare you to take one of the two required Oracle9i tests to be certified as an Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle9i Database Administrator. Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented. ...

This series is designed to introduce database administrators to using and managing Sybase System 11. It covers an overview of Sybase SQL Server, the client/server system model, and the tools and components of Sybase System 11. It discusses using SQL Server to create, manage, and access database information, and the tasks and commands of a system administrator. Additional topics covered in this ser ...

This series explains how to install, configure, and use SQL Server 2005. ...

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer. PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-441), will cover your ability to build efficient, effective enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database solutions. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer question ...

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer. PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-442), will cover your ability to build efficient, effective enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database solutions. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer ...

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator. PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-443), will cover your ability to maintain everyday operations of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to a ...

TThis series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator. PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-444), will cover your ability to maintain everyday operations of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases. Practice exams are also included, which ...

This series provides extensive practice for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade MCITP 70-447 exam. Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented. ...

This series is designed to help users who have experience with relational databases, SQL, and networking prepare for the Oracle 9i 1Z0-031 exam. Users will be introduced to the major components of an Oracle server and the database structure, and will learn how to create and manage such components as databases, instances, tablespaces, tables, datafiles, storage units, undo data, tables, indexes, da ...

The Access 2003 series of courses starts off with an overview of both database concepts in general and Access in particular. Learners then find out how to design, build, and use Access tables. Further topics include using queries, find, filter, and sort to unearth answers from data. Learners finally move on to the Access report system and delve into wizards, timesaving tips, and even a bit of p ...

This series is designed to help those who have some experience with relational databases to prepare for the Oracle9i 1Z0-007 exam. ...

The Excel 2007 series introduces learners to the newly designed Ribbon interface of Microsoft Excel 2007. It provides a basic introduction to Excel including entering and editing cell data, selecting cell ranges, and formatting worksheet data. Learners will also be able to print worksheets, add comments, complete basic calculations and formulas, and create charts using Excel 2007. ...

Microsoft Excel 2010 is a financial tool for performing calculations and other tasks automatically. It lets you accomplish a variety of business or personal tasks in a fraction of the time it would take using pen and paper. This series shows you how to work efficiently with Excel, and prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist 77-882 exam and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificatio ...

This series is designed for learners who want to use QuickBooks 2004 as a business accounting system. Tasks covered include using the EasyStep Interview to set up QuickBooks; adding accounts and customers; setting up security; tracking invoices, purchases, and payments; using timesaving features; recording inventory and assets; and working with taxes, equity, and liabilities. QuickBooks is a regi ...

This series is designed for users who want to improve their basic math skills. It covers basic mathematical calculations commonly used in business settings. Courses cover computing fractions and decimals, the order of operations for combined computations, and solving equations and word problems. It includes the use of proportions, ratios, and percentages, and also provides instruction on the use o ...

Finance is the language of business. People who have strong financial analysis abilities can enhance their organization's value in the marketplace. Our finance programs focus on the principles and strategies of finance and how you can help support the financial goals of your organization. ...

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will have a long lasting impact on the governance and financial accountability of publicly held companies. This series will provide the learner with an overview of the Act. Learners will master guidelines for making company policies, procedures, systems, and controls Sarbanes-Oxley compliant. Learners will also examine management certification responsibilities and no ...

This Excel 2003 to 2010 Upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Excel. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

The Excel 2007 Advanced series teaches you to apply filters, use formulas and analyze data. You will be able to apply your knowledge to create complex business applications and analyses in Microsoft Excel. ...

This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Excel users. This series teaches learners about creating and editing spreadsheets, what's new in the 2003 version, the Excel interface, navigating, editing, and working with text, values, and formulas, printing, formatting, creating charts and databases, and using images and hypertext in a spreadsheet. ...

This series will teach the learner the basics of the instructional design process. Learners will discover how to identify the need for instruction and analyze the content to be taught. Best practices for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction will help prepare the learner to create instructional programs. ...

Learn what's new in Microsoft's latest, highly anticipated operating system, starting with the stunningly modern user interface that you can personalize to suit your taste and needs. You'll become familiar with new features such as Windows Live and Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8), be able to search your PC and the Internet using Bing, and discover the ease and fun of working with digital media. You'll ...

This series provides a general overview of the Linux operating system. Topics include partitioning and the boot process, basic system configuration, file management, and text stream processing. The series also covers user management, group management, and file permissions. Administrative tasks covered in this series include basic job scheduling utilities, as well as system backup strategies and st ...

This series presents the features of UNIX that are most useful to new users, as well as system administration tasks and process management. Basic features discussed include logging in and out, file administration, command processing, displaying text, and using mail. UNIX shells - Bourne, Korn, and C - are presented, including a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages, and writing basic sh ...

Prepare for certification in Windows 7 Configuration and learn everything you need to pass the exam on your first try! This study guide series will help you assess your skills and maximize your performance on the 70-680 exam in the following areas: Installation, deployment, and upgrading to Windows 7. Also covered is the configuration of pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Wind ...

This series will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ 2009 N10-004 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification ensures that a technician is proficient in configuring, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing basic network infrastructure. ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Active Directory Configuration certification, and will also count toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator. This study guide will prepare you t ...

Prepare for the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Exam (70-647) while developing the skills needed to administer large, enterprise-level networks. You will prepare for the exam by learning to design network infrastructure, set global configurations, and translate business goals into technology solutions. You will also learn to design network access strategies, configure Active Direc ...

Prepare for the Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator exam, which counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator certification, assesses your skills in managing the operations of an infrastructure of servers for your enterprise organization. This study guide series prepares you to manage server operating systems, file and directory service ...

This series provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the Red Hat Certified Technician exam. Learners will learn how to install and configure Linux Red Hat, as well as how to perform routine administrative and maintenance tasks. ...

This study guide series will help you assess your skills and maximize your performance in the following areas: Installation, deployment, and upgrading to Windows 7. Also covered is the configuration of pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity, applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. ...

This Windows course series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to monitor a Windows Server 2008 system, as well as configure IP addressing, nam ...

This Windows course series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy Windows Server 2008 and to configure terminal services, web ...

This series provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the CompTIA Network+ 2005 exam. Learners will learn the layers of the OSI model, features and functions of network components and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. ...

CompTIA's Server+ certification offers industry recognition of server administration, troubleshooting, and management. This series equips you with all you need to know in order to pass the 2005 edition of the Server+ test (SK0-002). Learners will be presented with an up-to-date look at current server networking strategies from both the installation and servicing perspectives. ...

This series teaches you about the new Vista interface, features, and applications. ...

This series teaches you about the new Vista interface, features, and applications. You will also gain an understanding of important topics to consider when deploying the new software. ...

The Microsoft 70-620 test on installing and configuring Vista is the required exam to receive the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration certification. These study guide courses have been added to the practice exams that MindLeaders already released for this test. ...

This series presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCITP 70-622 Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support - ENTERPRISE exam. This series has more courses coming soon. Please check back later for even more information on this topic. ...

This series shows users how to install and configure Windows Server 2003 software, as well as how to install and configure Active Directory. The series covers how to install and manage print services, how to handle TCP/IP addresses, and how to set up and manage directory services, domains, and trust relationships in a Windows 2003-based environment. It discusses how to manage users and groups, inc ...

The Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment. This series explains how to license, install, and configure Windows Server 2003. Learners are taught how to manage disks and server hardware, how to configure and control resource access, and how to manag ...

The Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSA/MCSE 70-291 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. This series covers topics such as networking models, IP addressing and routing, classless subnet masking and client address configuration, and Dynamic Host Configurat ...

This series is designed to help learners prepare for and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The series teaches learners how to plan and implement server roles, server security, network infrastructure, routing, remote access, server availability, network security and security infrastructure. The series also teaches learners ...

Microsoft's Active Directory is the foundation of an enterprise-level Windows network, and Windows Server 2003 includes a number of improvements and enhancements to its directory services that will make a network administrator's job easier. This series will teach learners the basics of how directory services work and the role they play in the network, and specifically how the directory services c ...

This series is designed to help learners prepare for the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications. This series covers topics on creating the conceptual design by gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements, creating the logical design for an active directory infrastructure, creating the logical ...

This series explains how to analyze requirements and design a secure Windows Server 2003 network in a medium to large environment. Specific aspects presented are public key infrastructure, Internet Information Services (IIS), IP Security (IPSec), wireless LAN, VPN, Active Directory, Encrypted File System (EFS), and backup and recovery processes. ...

This series provides instruction in the basics of the Java 1.2 programming language. An explanation of how Java programs work and creating a basic program is provided. Programming topics covered include using variables and strings, conditional tests, and loops. Advanced topics covered include arrays, objects, methods, inheritance, use of graphics and animation, and building a user interface. An ex ...

The Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 5.0 certification allows web programmers to prove a thorough knowledge of Java programming structure and the ability to create Java applications. This study guide series will cover all of the knowledge needed for the 310-055 test to become a Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 5.0. ...

This series introduces the learner to the fundamentals of Java programming. It starts with the basics, such as how to compile and run a Java program; discusses Java language keywords; and concludes with advanced features such as multithreaded programming, generics, and applets. ...

This series provides an overview of the Java programming language. It prepares the experienced Java programmer for the Java 2 Programmer Certification Exam 310-035. Topics include object orientation, the statements used to control program flow and exception handling, the classes and interfaces of the java.lang package and the java.util package, the development of Java-based GUI, and the methods an ...

This series provides a comprehensive and practical guide for designing enterprise systems with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). Enterprise systems encompass those distributed, scalable, multi-user, and business-critical systems that are related to enhancing the productivity of a corporate or organizational enterprise via information technology. High-level topics include enterprise s ...

This series shows learners how to design, create, test, and submit an application that meets the standards for the programming assignment portion of Sun's Java 2 Developer certification. It also explains the format and objectives of the essay exam portion of the Java 2 Developer certification. ...

The Java Web Services series teaches how to create interactive Web-based services using Java. It also describes the creation of dynamic and interactive Web-based services. ...

This series provides an overview of object orientation and describes the process for developing object-oriented programming. It explains the development stages of object-oriented programming and how to manage the relationships and hierarchies between objects. It also explains the creation of object-oriented design and analysis systems, including the functions of the object-class, structure, subjec ...

The UML 2.0 series is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the Unified Modeling Language. This series teaches learners how to illustrate object-oriented systems by using various types of UML diagrams, such as class diagrams, sequence diagrams, state machine diagrams, and activity diagrams. ...

The WebSphere Rational Application Developer (WRAD) series teaches learners how to use the integrated development environment (IDE) provided by WRAD to create and deploy Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications. Learners will use their knowledge to develop and deploy J2EE applications that utilize database connectivity, graphical user interface (GUI), Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Univ ...

The WebSphere Studio Application Developer and J2EE series is designed to introduce learners to Web based application development using IBM's WebSphere Studio Application Developer and related J2EE technologies. This series provides a general overview of software development, J2EE, and the WebSphere product line. This series also teaches learners how to design and develop user interfaces with both ...

Due to increased competition and cutthroat pricing, a higher level of sales and marketing skills is essential in today's marketplace. You need to get out there fast to effectively disseminate your company's name and brand. You need to find new prospects and cultivate repeat customers. Our programs will help you effectively build your brand, garner new business and close the sale. ...

This series presents strategies for handling interpersonal tension in the workplace. In each course, learners will gain insight into analyzing situations, determining the best courses of action, and resolving problems. Scenarios and examples include working with difficult people in any organizational situation - supervisors, peers, and subordinates. ...

The Business Ethics series provides a common sense, practical approach to doing good work, emphasizing the need for people to prepare in advance for ethical dilemmas. The series takes an honest, realistic view of how managers can help improve ethical behavior in the rushed, output-driven business environment. ...

Prepare for your Certified Business Analysis Professional certification and learn everything you need to pass the exam on your first try! This study guide series is based on the BABOK Guide v2.0, and topics include requirement planning, management, elicitation and analysis, solution assessment and validation, and underlying fundamentals. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions ...

The Fundamentals of Business Management series provides learners with basic theories, skills, and tools they can use to improve their performance as managers. ...

Never before has your contribution as a manager been more important to your organization. This means you are going to have to lead as well as to manage. You need to hire, develop, motivate and retain the right talent. If you're an experienced manager on the move or a new manager, you need answers and solutions, and you need them now. That's what our management programs are all about. ...

The Management Skills Introduction series teaches learners core management skills. Learners will be able to apply their knowledge to the successful management of projects, people, and time. ...

Change is an undeniable aspect of today's business world. The leaders of an organization are called upon to guide their teams through the change process and to provide a critical bridge between the old way of doing things and new work practices. This series shows managers the three major elements of leadership in times of significant change -- the need to refocus yourself, to lead the team, and to ...

There are a myriad of laws and regulations governing workplace issues such as discrimination, harassment and the hiring and dismissal of employees. Our managing within the law programs will help protect you and your employees by educating you about the laws that must guide policy and behavior in the workplace. ...

A successful leader encourages and guides employee development. Our coaching programs will teach you to become a mentor to your employees, helping them to make career decisions, acquire new skills and enhance professional performance. ...

When leaders create and communicate their vision, inspire others, implement strategy and champion change, organizations thrive. Our programs will help you enhance your leadership ability to create an environment of trust, credibility and integrity ...

Strong, cohesive teams are vital corporate assets and instrumental in achieving a variety of business goals. Our leading teams programs will teach you how to create, motivate and manage various types of teams to boost productivity and achieve positive results. ...

This series presents the concepts of providing motivation for employees. It discusses developing a vision, a common goal, and direction for workers. Topics covered include using effective communication, conducting effective meetings, and encouraging creative problem-solving. The series also discusses rewarding effort and correcting mistakes without damaging motivation. Other topics examined includ ...

This series provides insight for motivating team members in the workplace. Learners will understand principles for leading and coaching employees and will discover methods of motivating a team through rewarding top performers, correcting weaker performers, and building trust. Learners also will become familiar with established psychological theories that support these motivational strategies. ...

This series examines topics related to creating an e-business. After providing an introduction to e-commerce, the series examines how to start an e-business, establishing a business presence, and creating critical applications. Also covered are the legal ramifications of e-commerce, transaction processing and data mining, managing costs, and the logistics of providing customer service and payment ...

Due to increased competition and cutthroat pricing, a higher level of sales and marketing skills is essential in today's marketplace. You need to get out there fast to effectively disseminate your company's name and brand. You need to find new prospects and cultivate repeat customers. Our programs will help you effectively build your brand, garner new business and close the sale. ...

Learn what's new in Microsoft's latest, highly anticipated operating system, starting with the stunningly modern user interface that you can personalize to suit your taste and needs. You'll become familiar with new features such as Windows Live and Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8), be able to search your PC and the Internet using Bing, and discover the ease and fun of working with digital media. You'll ...

Prepare for the MCTS: Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development certification exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! The exam, which counts as credit toward several other Microsoft certifications, assesses your skills in consuming and creating server controls, working with data and services, and programming, troubleshooting, and debugging Web applicatio ...

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 certification exam and prove your skills using Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5. You will prepare for the exam by learning how to efficiently follow an application through all of its stages. Planning and designing applications, application frameworks, and components will be ...

This series will prepare you for the TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification. This series will cover all aspects of running SQL Server 2008, including installing, maintaining, managing security, moni ...

This series covers how to use Access 2007 to create, modify, and access databases. It shows the learner how to use the Ribbon-based Access 2007 interface, as well as how to build tables, forms, and reports. Learners will also be able to use queries and filters to sort through data. ...

Access 2007 offers many more powerful features than a beginning user first touches. This series will explore some of the more powerful abilities of Access, including pivot tables and charts, graphs, forms, security, multitable and crosstab queries, macros, and more. ...

Prepare for certification in Windows 7 Configuration and learn everything you need to pass the exam on your first try! This study guide series will help you assess your skills and maximize your performance on the 70-680 exam in the following areas: Installation, deployment, and upgrading to Windows 7. Also covered is the configuration of pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Wind ...

This Internet Explorer 8 course will introduce the features and enhancements that accompany the latest version of the popular Internet Explorer browser.

Microsoft Office 2010 improves on Office 2007 to make your working day even more efficient and effective. New image-editing tools help you design documents that stand out from the crowd. New social networking tools help you connect with colleagues. You can post documents to the Internet, and then view or edit those documents through a Web browser or mobile phone. You can embed and edit videos w ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-542: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Application Development certification. This study guide will prepare you build SharePoint Server applications, with a focus on managing business intelligence data. ...

This series will prepare you for the TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification. This study guide will cover configuring all aspects of SharePoint Server 2007, including Portal, search, content management, and business intelligence. Pra ...

SharePoint 2007 is a content and information management system for your organization. This series will help you use your SharePoint 2007 sites to share documents, collaborate on processes and materials, and find and share data throughout your organization. ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-631: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy, configure, secure, and maintain SharePoint Services 3.0. ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification and will give you credit toward a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. Pra ...

Get projects under control with Microsoft Project's latest version, 2007. Build schedules, communicate effectively with everyone involved, chart your progress, and keep track of budget and project materials. This series will show you how to use this complex tool to save time and maximize your projects' success. ...

The Excel 2007 series introduces learners to the newly designed Ribbon interface of Microsoft Excel 2007. It provides a basic introduction to Excel including entering and editing cell data, selecting cell ranges, and formatting worksheet data. Learners will also be able to print worksheets, add comments, complete basic calculations and formulas, and create charts using Excel 2007. ...

Microsoft Excel 2010 is a financial tool for performing calculations and other tasks automatically. It lets you accomplish a variety of business or personal tasks in a fraction of the time it would take using pen and paper. This series shows you how to work efficiently with Excel, and prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist 77-882 exam and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificatio ...

This series shows you how to use Word 2007 to create word processing documents. It shows you how to use the Ribbon-based Word 2007 interface, how to create and format documents, and how to add lists, tables, and images to your documents. ...

Prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Certification Exam 77-881 and prove your skills using Microsoft Word 2010. You will prepare for the exam by learning how to efficiently navigate the features and functionality of the Word 2010 application to draft and edit documents for a variety of professional purposes and situations. Using a task-oriented approach, you w ...

Office 2007 includes the latest version of PowerPoint, the presentation creation package that helps add visual impact and dynamic information to your presentations. This series will walk you through creating your own presentations. ...

This series will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Outlook. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

Outlook is the most common email application in the world. And it includes many features beyond just email, including the calendar, meeting management, tasks, and contact information, that can all interact with each other. This series will examine all of these features and more in the latest version of Outlook that has been released with the Office 2007 package. ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Active Directory Configuration certification, and will also count toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator. This study guide will prepare you t ...

Prepare for the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Exam (70-647) while developing the skills needed to administer large, enterprise-level networks. You will prepare for the exam by learning to design network infrastructure, set global configurations, and translate business goals into technology solutions. You will also learn to design network access strategies, configure Active Direc ...

Prepare for the Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator exam, which counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator certification, assesses your skills in managing the operations of an infrastructure of servers for your enterprise organization. This study guide series prepares you to manage server operating systems, file and directory service ...

Prepare for the TS: Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Application Development exam, which counts as credit toward the MCTS: .Net Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications certification, assesses your skills using Microsoft Visual Studio .Net 2008 and the Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 to build Windows-based applications in a development environment. This study guide series prepares you t ...

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! Prepare The exam, which counts as credit toward the MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 certification, assesses your skills in planning user interaction and presentation strategy, planning data management, designing the application archit ...

This Access 2010 upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Access. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

This study guide series will help you assess your skills and maximize your performance in the following areas: Installation, deployment, and upgrading to Windows 7. Also covered is the configuration of pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity, applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. ...

This Excel 2003 to 2010 Upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Excel. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

The Excel 2007 Advanced series teaches you to apply filters, use formulas and analyze data. You will be able to apply your knowledge to create complex business applications and analyses in Microsoft Excel. ...

This Word 2010 Upgrade coursewill guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft Word. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

This PowerPoint 2010 Upgrade course will guide you through the numerous updates and enhancements released for Microsoft PowerPoint. Presented in a streamlined format to maximize training time, these courses are geared toward users who are upgrading from the 2003 to the 2010 version.

This Windows course series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to monitor a Windows Server 2008 system, as well as configure IP addressing, nam ...

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! The exam, which counts as credit toward the MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 certification, assesses your skills in applying security principles, accessing data and services, leveraging and extending ASP.NET architecture, and designin ...

The SQL Server 2000 Admin MCDBA MCSA MCSE 70-228 series is designed to help learners prepare to take and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. This series teaches learners how to install SQL Server 2000 and configure advanced options. The series also teaches learners how to manage databases and objects, create ...

This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7. Learners will be able to securely use this updated web browser to perform searches, print documents, and access streaming content. ...

This Windows course series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy Windows Server 2008 and to configure terminal services, web ...

This series of courses serves as preparation for Microsoft Exam 70-229: "Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition," which is one of several electives for the MCSE certification track, and a core requirement for MCDBA certification. Topics covered include developing a logical data model, implementing the database and objects, retrieving and modifying da ...

This series introduces learners to the Microsoft .NET programming environment and teaches how to develop productive, useful applications with the new Visual Basic 2005 programming language, leveraging your existing knowledge of Visual Basic and applying that knowledge to the .NET environment. ...

This series gives students a thorough overview of the .NET initiative and prepares them to begin developing applications using Visual Studio .NET. ...

This series teaches you about the new Vista interface, features, and applications. ...

This series teaches you about the new Vista interface, features, and applications. You will also gain an understanding of important topics to consider when deploying the new software. ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Application Development certification. This study guide will cover deploying SharePoint Services, configuring and maintaining sites, developing .NET components and administrati ...

This series shows developers how to create more powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET. The series focuses heavily on creating and deploying Web-based applications. Users explore ASP.NET Web server controls in greater detail, and also learn how to implement data binding to pull data into a Web page from external data sources. Users will also learn how Visual Studio.NET facilitates ...

The Microsoft 70-620 test on installing and configuring Vista is the required exam to receive the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration certification. These study guide courses have been added to the practice exams that MindLeaders already released for this test. ...

This series presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCITP 70-622 Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support - ENTERPRISE exam. This series has more courses coming soon. Please check back later for even more information on this topic. ...

This series presents questions that will help you prepare for the MCTS 70-624 TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops exam. This series has more courses coming soon. Please check back later for even more information on this topic ...

This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. ...

The Visual C# 2005 series covers how to develop command line and graphical applications using the Visual C# 2005 programming language and the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). ...

This series explains how to develop and implement Web-based applications with Web forms, ASP.NET, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Specific topics presented are web forms, controls, user interface navigation, data binding and manipulation, error handling, components, assemblies, web services, globalization, legacy code, as well as deploying and maintaining web applications. ...

This series is designed for anyone who's preparing for the MCAD 70-315 exam or who simply wants an introduction to designing Web applications with Visual C# .NET. This series teaches users how to use Visual C# .NET to develop, test, deploy, and configure ASP.NET applications that run on the Internet. ...

This series explains how to use Visual Basic .NET to create Web-based applications that manipulate XML data. Courses in this series cover accessing and manipulate data, creating distributed applications and services, as well as testing, debugging, and deploying the completed application. ...

This series prepares users for the MCAD-320 exam. The series is designed to cover all the objectives that Microsoft has created for this exam. The user will be presented with skills need to develop and implement middle-tier components, server components, and XML Web services by using Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft .NET Framework, and the Visual C# .NET programming language. The series helps the use ...

This series shows users how to install and configure Windows Server 2003 software, as well as how to install and configure Active Directory. The series covers how to install and manage print services, how to handle TCP/IP addresses, and how to set up and manage directory services, domains, and trust relationships in a Windows 2003-based environment. It discusses how to manage users and groups, inc ...

This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. ...

This series, in an effort to help a learner prepare for the MCSD/MCAD 70-306 exam, covers creating forms, handling exceptions, developing .NET components and assemblies, and consuming and manipulating data. It also covers using web services, managing globalization, working with legacy code, implementing user assistance and accessibility, and working with components and controls. The series also d ...

The Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment. This series explains how to license, install, and configure Windows Server 2003. Learners are taught how to manage disks and server hardware, how to configure and control resource access, and how to manag ...

The Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSA/MCSE 70-291 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. This series covers topics such as networking models, IP addressing and routing, classless subnet masking and client address configuration, and Dynamic Host Configurat ...

This series is designed to help learners prepare for and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The series teaches learners how to plan and implement server roles, server security, network infrastructure, routing, remote access, server availability, network security and security infrastructure. The series also teaches learners ...

Microsoft's Active Directory is the foundation of an enterprise-level Windows network, and Windows Server 2003 includes a number of improvements and enhancements to its directory services that will make a network administrator's job easier. This series will teach learners the basics of how directory services work and the role they play in the network, and specifically how the directory services c ...

This series is designed to help learners prepare for the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications. This series covers topics on creating the conceptual design by gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements, creating the logical design for an active directory infrastructure, creating the logical ...

This series explains how to analyze requirements and design a secure Windows Server 2003 network in a medium to large environment. Specific aspects presented are public key infrastructure, Internet Information Services (IIS), IP Security (IPSec), wireless LAN, VPN, Active Directory, Encrypted File System (EFS), and backup and recovery processes. ...

This series is designed to introduce database administrators to using and managing Sybase System 11. It covers an overview of Sybase SQL Server, the client/server system model, and the tools and components of Sybase System 11. It discusses using SQL Server to create, manage, and access database information, and the tasks and commands of a system administrator. Additional topics covered in this ser ...

This series explains how to install, configure, and use SQL Server 2005. ...

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer. PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-441), will cover your ability to build efficient, effective enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database solutions. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer question ...

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer. PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-442), will cover your ability to build efficient, effective enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database solutions. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer ...

This series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator. PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-443), will cover your ability to maintain everyday operations of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to a ...

TThis series provides you with a study guide to prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator. PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (70-444), will cover your ability to maintain everyday operations of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases. Practice exams are also included, which ...

This series provides extensive practice for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade MCITP 70-447 exam. Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented. ...

This series helps a learner prepare for the MCP/MCSD 70-300 exam by covering how to break down a case study to expose pertinent facts, create meaningful requirements and specifications for a solution, and develop a .NET solution architecture that is secure and stable. It teaches the development of a solid database model, including normalization, relationships, and Object Role Modeling (ORM). It al ...

This series provides the learner with an overview of the .NET framework with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET. It also covers how to use the framework to build applications with forms, components, assemblies, and Web Services. In addition to covering these foundational elements, the series of courses also includes information on data access, manipulation, and binding, along with user assist ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-528 exam, which is the second required exam for the MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to create Web applications in the .NET environment through the use of Visual Basic code examples.

Practice exams are also included, f ...

The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development test is the second required exam to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your skills in building web services and distributed applications in Visual Studio 2005 and .NET technologies using Visual Basic code e ...

This series presents questions that will help Visual Basic and C# developers prepare for the Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536 exam.

Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented.

This series provides extensive practice for the Microsoft .NET 2.0 Windows Development MCTS 70-526 exam. Questions are presented in the same style and cover the same topics as the actual exam. Students will test their knowledge, then receive comprehensive information about the question topic and the possible answers that were presented. Please check back later for even more information on this top ...

This series provides an in-depth look at Visual Basic 6.0. Introductory topics covered include the Visual Basic programming process, development environment, and program structure, and creating controls and setting properties. Creating controls and coding are covered in detail, including a discussion of datatypes, literals, variables, and storing and calculating data. Coding tools and other suppli ...

The Access 2003 series of courses starts off with an overview of both database concepts in general and Access in particular. Learners then find out how to design, build, and use Access tables. Further topics include using queries, find, filter, and sort to unearth answers from data. Learners finally move on to the Access report system and delve into wizards, timesaving tips, and even a bit of p ...

This series provides learners with the information they need to use SharePoint 2003 to help their organization manage their documents and files, as well as to enable their users to collaborate with one another. In addition to teaching the every-day user how to manage documents, lists, and tasks, it also teaches the Site Administrator how to set up and manage SharePoint sites and libraries. ...

The Project 2003 series is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Office Project 2003. This series explains how to set up a project; manage project files; create a task list; schedule tasks; view a schedule; define and assign resources and costs; track a project; and analyze progress and revise a schedule. ...

This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Excel users. This series teaches learners about creating and editing spreadsheets, what's new in the 2003 version, the Excel interface, navigating, editing, and working with text, values, and formulas, printing, formatting, creating charts and databases, and using images and hypertext in a spreadsheet. ...

This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Word users. This series teaches users about creating and editing documents, what's new in the 2003 version, the Word interface, navigating, editing, and working with text, spell checking, printing, formatting, styles, templates, borders, tables, columns, lists, and using images in a document. ...

The PowerPoint 2003 series is designed for beginning and intermediate PowerPoint users. This series teaches learners about creating and editing presentations and individual slides, outlining presentations, and printing presentations. The courses also detail topics such as formatting presentations and slides and using masters, color schemes, and templates. Learners will find out how to incorporat ...

The Outlook 2003 series of courses teaches learners how to use the major components of the Outlook 2003 program: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes. Topics include navigating between Outlook modules and reading, sending, customizing, and organizing e-mail messages. Learners will also find out how to schedule appointments, add and use information about contacts, and create tasks and notes ...

This series presents information on planning, installing and implementing Project Server 2003. Topics include outlining an implementation strategy, installing and configuring Project Server and peripheral software, managing users, groups, and projects, customizing PWA, creating projects, and working with project tasks and documents. ...

This series will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ 2009 N10-004 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification ensures that a technician is proficient in configuring, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing basic network infrastructure. ...

This series provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the CompTIA Network+ 2005 exam. Learners will learn the layers of the OSI model, features and functions of network components and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. ...

CompTIA's Server+ certification offers industry recognition of server administration, troubleshooting, and management. This series equips you with all you need to know in order to pass the 2005 edition of the Server+ test (SK0-002). Learners will be presented with an up-to-date look at current server networking strategies from both the installation and servicing perspectives. ...

This series teaches learners to create dynamic Web sites. Learners will be able to apply their knowledge to the creation of dynamic Web applications such as content management, user registration, and e-commerce. ...

This series is designed for users who want to create interactive Web pages using CGI and Perl. It covers creating and working with forms, building programs using HTTP headers and SSI, and developing Web applications and utilities. It also discusses how to write data between Web pages and databases, and using SQL with relational databases. ...

This series presents the features of UNIX that are most useful to new users, as well as system administration tasks and process management. Basic features discussed include logging in and out, file administration, command processing, displaying text, and using mail. UNIX shells - Bourne, Korn, and C - are presented, including a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages, and writing basic sh ...

This series introduces learners to the Microsoft .NET programming environment and teaches how to develop productive, useful applications with the new Visual Basic 2005 programming language, leveraging your existing knowledge of Visual Basic and applying that knowledge to the .NET environment. ...

This series is designed for programmers who want to learn C++ to develop object-oriented programs. It covers the parts of a C++ program, variables, constants, expressions, statements, and functions, and examines classes and objects and how these components work in the program flow. The series also discusses pointers, references, arrays, inheritance, and functions. Advanced topics covered include s ...

The Visual C# 2005 series covers how to develop command line and graphical applications using the Visual C# 2005 programming language and the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). ...

This series explains how to develop and implement Web-based applications with Web forms, ASP.NET, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Specific topics presented are web forms, controls, user interface navigation, data binding and manipulation, error handling, components, assemblies, web services, globalization, legacy code, as well as deploying and maintaining web applications. ...

This series is designed for anyone who's preparing for the MCAD 70-315 exam or who simply wants an introduction to designing Web applications with Visual C# .NET. This series teaches users how to use Visual C# .NET to develop, test, deploy, and configure ASP.NET applications that run on the Internet. ...

This series explains how to use Visual Basic .NET to create Web-based applications that manipulate XML data. Courses in this series cover accessing and manipulate data, creating distributed applications and services, as well as testing, debugging, and deploying the completed application. ...

This series prepares users for the MCAD-320 exam. The series is designed to cover all the objectives that Microsoft has created for this exam. The user will be presented with skills need to develop and implement middle-tier components, server components, and XML Web services by using Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft .NET Framework, and the Visual C# .NET programming language. The series helps the use ...

This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. ...

This series, in an effort to help a learner prepare for the MCSD/MCAD 70-306 exam, covers creating forms, handling exceptions, developing .NET components and assemblies, and consuming and manipulating data. It also covers using web services, managing globalization, working with legacy code, implementing user assistance and accessibility, and working with components and controls. The series also d ...

This series provides an in-depth look at Visual Basic 6.0. Introductory topics covered include the Visual Basic programming process, development environment, and program structure, and creating controls and setting properties. Creating controls and coding are covered in detail, including a discussion of datatypes, literals, variables, and storing and calculating data. Coding tools and other suppli ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification and will give you credit toward a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. Pra ...

Get projects under control with Microsoft Project's latest version, 2007. Build schedules, communicate effectively with everyone involved, chart your progress, and keep track of budget and project materials. This series will show you how to use this complex tool to save time and maximize your projects' success. ...

This series provides a detailed examination of project management concepts and strategies. It discusses the seven components of a management system and the five phases of the project life cycle, and looks at factors that affect cost and quality. The project manager's role is explored in detail, and strategies for defining the project are examined. Tasks such as developing the Work Breakdown Struct ...

This series goes beyond the basic mechanics of project management and focuses on the people side of getting projects accomplished. It helps you develop a deeper understanding of interpersonal dynamics that can make you more effective in leading a project team. Look to this series for topics such as building a team, leading a team, influencing team members across departments, communicating, documen ...

This PMP preparation course series complements the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) in preparing a learner for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. This series will provide the learner with an understanding of the exam and how the Project Management Institute (PMI) views the topical areas associated with the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and contr ...

The Project 2003 series is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Office Project 2003. This series explains how to set up a project; manage project files; create a task list; schedule tasks; view a schedule; define and assign resources and costs; track a project; and analyze progress and revise a schedule. ...

This series presents information on planning, installing and implementing Project Server 2003. Topics include outlining an implementation strategy, installing and configuring Project Server and peripheral software, managing users, groups, and projects, customizing PWA, creating projects, and working with project tasks and documents. ...

This series will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ 2009 N10-004 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification ensures that a technician is proficient in configuring, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing basic network infrastructure. ...

This series provides both theoretical and practical information about the topics covered on the CompTIA Network+ 2005 exam. Learners will learn the layers of the OSI model, features and functions of network components and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. ...

CompTIA's Server+ certification offers industry recognition of server administration, troubleshooting, and management. This series equips you with all you need to know in order to pass the 2005 edition of the Server+ test (SK0-002). Learners will be presented with an up-to-date look at current server networking strategies from both the installation and servicing perspectives. ...

This series focuses on the major components of Lotus Notes 6.5. It introduces basic concepts such as navigation, views, databases, and security. Use of mail with Lotus Notes 6.5 is covered in detail, along with using the calendar, to do lists, and address books. This series also discusses editing, formatting, and managing Notes documents, and linking and attaching files to documents. Advanced ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Active Directory Configuration certification, and will also count toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator. This study guide will prepare you t ...

Prepare for the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Exam (70-647) while developing the skills needed to administer large, enterprise-level networks. You will prepare for the exam by learning to design network infrastructure, set global configurations, and translate business goals into technology solutions. You will also learn to design network access strategies, configure Active Direc ...

Prepare for the Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator exam, which counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator certification, assesses your skills in managing the operations of an infrastructure of servers for your enterprise organization. This study guide series prepares you to manage server operating systems, file and directory service ...

This Windows course series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to monitor a Windows Server 2008 system, as well as configure IP addressing, nam ...

This Windows course series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy Windows Server 2008 and to configure terminal services, web ...

The WebSphere Rational Application Developer (WRAD) series teaches learners how to use the integrated development environment (IDE) provided by WRAD to create and deploy Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications. Learners will use their knowledge to develop and deploy J2EE applications that utilize database connectivity, graphical user interface (GUI), Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Univ ...

The WebSphere Studio Application Developer and J2EE series is designed to introduce learners to Web based application development using IBM's WebSphere Studio Application Developer and related J2EE technologies. This series provides a general overview of software development, J2EE, and the WebSphere product line. This series also teaches learners how to design and develop user interfaces with both ...

This series shows users how to install and configure Windows Server 2003 software, as well as how to install and configure Active Directory. The series covers how to install and manage print services, how to handle TCP/IP addresses, and how to set up and manage directory services, domains, and trust relationships in a Windows 2003-based environment. It discusses how to manage users and groups, inc ...

The Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment. This series explains how to license, install, and configure Windows Server 2003. Learners are taught how to manage disks and server hardware, how to configure and control resource access, and how to manag ...

The Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSA/MCSE 70-291 series is designed to help learners prepare for Microsoft exam number 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. This series covers topics such as networking models, IP addressing and routing, classless subnet masking and client address configuration, and Dynamic Host Configurat ...

This series is designed to help learners prepare for and pass Microsoft's exam number 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The series teaches learners how to plan and implement server roles, server security, network infrastructure, routing, remote access, server availability, network security and security infrastructure. The series also teaches learners ...

Microsoft's Active Directory is the foundation of an enterprise-level Windows network, and Windows Server 2003 includes a number of improvements and enhancements to its directory services that will make a network administrator's job easier. This series will teach learners the basics of how directory services work and the role they play in the network, and specifically how the directory services c ...

This series is designed to help learners prepare for the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications. This series covers topics on creating the conceptual design by gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements, creating the logical design for an active directory infrastructure, creating the logical ...

This series explains how to analyze requirements and design a secure Windows Server 2003 network in a medium to large environment. Specific aspects presented are public key infrastructure, Internet Information Services (IIS), IP Security (IPSec), wireless LAN, VPN, Active Directory, Encrypted File System (EFS), and backup and recovery processes. ...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 lets coding and design professionals create and edit Web content in a visual layout or a coding environment. With Dreamweaver CS4, you can produce exciting, dynamic Web site designs that employ the most modern layouts and features to attract and keep Web users. The procedures and techniques you see in this course were developed on and for a Windows PC.

The Web Publishing and Design with HTML 4.01 and XHTML series teaches you how to make Web sites using HTML 4.01, XHTML, and cascading style sheets. It also provides tips and guidelines to help you design and create effective Web sites, as well as organize their content. ...

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML is one of the most popular current programming techniques used in web application development. Use this series to learn how to build interactive, exciting, fast apps for your web site programming. ...

This series provides an overview of the ways JavaScript can be used for adding interactivity to Web content. In addition, frames, cookies, objects, text strings, and a brief history are explained. ...

Dreamweaver is a popular and powerful tool to build rich, professional Web sites and Web applications. These courses introduce the new features found in Dreamweaver 8. ...

This series is intended for Web page developers who want to implement Dynamic HTML in their Web site design. It examines the basic concepts of DHTML and the use of Cascading Style Sheets, implementing JavaScript with DHTML, and the DHTML object model. Other topics covered include objects, events and event handling, style sheets and content formatting, and binding data from other sources to Web pag ...

This series is designed to prepare the student to pass the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Security 1D0-470 exam. It helps the student achieve proficiency in identifying security threats, developing countermeasures, and using firewall systems and attack recognition technologies. It covers the fundamental concepts and principles of network security, and it describes the most common types of atta ...

This series prepares you to take the CIW v5 Foundations (1D0-510) examination, in conjunction with hands-on practice and other self-study. ...

This series presents concepts for designing and building Web sites. It covers how to plan the structure of a Web site, maintaining the Web site files, and considering the affect that various browsers, monitors, and systems can have on the display of a site. Strategies for making a site download quickly and display well across all browsers and systems are presented, along with creating color scheme ...

This series presents information on designing Web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004. Topics include an introduction to the interface and the basic concepts of Web design, in addition to procedures for setting up the site, managing the site, creating pages, and inserting basic text, links, and images. The latter part of the series covers advanced topics such as tables and frames, DHTML, be ...

This series provides an overview of using Microsoft FrontPage 2000 to create Web sites and pages. It discusses navigation, page and site creation, and publishing to the Web. It also examines working with images, formatting text, using tables and lists, and creating hypertext links to other pages and sites. Additional topics include creating image maps, adding backgrounds, colors, and lines, creati ...

This series presents instruction on designing for the Web using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX. Topics include an introduction to the new interface and the basic concepts of Web design, in addition to procedures for setting up the site, managing the site and a development team, creating pages, inserting basic text, links, and images, and finding or creating Web-optimized images. The latter part of the ...

Prepare for the MCTS: Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development certification exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! The exam, which counts as credit toward several other Microsoft certifications, assesses your skills in consuming and creating server controls, working with data and services, and programming, troubleshooting, and debugging Web applicatio ...

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 certification exam and prove your skills using Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5. You will prepare for the exam by learning how to efficiently follow an application through all of its stages. Planning and designing applications, application frameworks, and components will be ...

This series teaches users how to install and set up a ColdFusion development environment, including connecting to a database, and also teaches how to build ColdFusion applications that integrate such features as e-mail, FTP, Flash, Java, and XML. ...

This series teaches learners to create dynamic Web sites. Learners will be able to apply their knowledge to the creation of dynamic Web applications such as content management, user registration, and e-commerce. ...

This series is designed for users who want to create interactive Web pages using CGI and Perl. It covers creating and working with forms, building programs using HTTP headers and SSI, and developing Web applications and utilities. It also discusses how to write data between Web pages and databases, and using SQL with relational databases. ...

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML is one of the most popular current programming techniques used in web application development. Use this series to learn how to build interactive, exciting, fast apps for your web site programming. ...

Prepare for the Pro: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 exam and learn everything you need to pass it on your first try! The exam, which counts as credit toward the MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 certification, assesses your skills in applying security principles, accessing data and services, leveraging and extending ASP.NET architecture, and designin ...

This series provides a comprehensive and practical guide for designing enterprise systems with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). Enterprise systems encompass those distributed, scalable, multi-user, and business-critical systems that are related to enhancing the productivity of a corporate or organizational enterprise via information technology. High-level topics include enterprise s ...

This series gives students a thorough overview of the .NET initiative and prepares them to begin developing applications using Visual Studio .NET. ...

This series shows developers how to create more powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET. The series focuses heavily on creating and deploying Web-based applications. Users explore ASP.NET Web server controls in greater detail, and also learn how to implement data binding to pull data into a Web page from external data sources. Users will also learn how Visual Studio.NET facilitates ...

This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. ...

This series helps a learner prepare for the MCP/MCSD 70-300 exam by covering how to break down a case study to expose pertinent facts, create meaningful requirements and specifications for a solution, and develop a .NET solution architecture that is secure and stable. It teaches the development of a solid database model, including normalization, relationships, and Object Role Modeling (ORM). It al ...

This series provides the learner with an overview of the .NET framework with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET. It also covers how to use the framework to build applications with forms, components, assemblies, and Web Services. In addition to covering these foundational elements, the series of courses also includes information on data access, manipulation, and binding, along with user assist ...

This series will prepare you for the MCTS 70-528 exam, which is the second required exam for the MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to create Web applications in the .NET environment through the use of Visual Basic code examples.

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The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development test is the second required exam to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your skills in building web services and distributed applications in Visual Studio 2005 and .NET technologies using Visual Basic code e ...

This series provides an introduction to the Extensible Markup Language (XML) and its general format. It introduces the fundamentals of XML, including how to read a basic XML document, the XML document structure, and viewing XML source documents. It shows how to build an XML data document, including creating elements and element modes, naming XML objects, and creating declarations and well-formed d ...