We are currently offering courses in Access 2003 and Access 2007. You will notice significant differences between Access 2003 and Access 2007, including drastic changes to the user interface and new file formats.
If you are new to Access, take the Introduction to Access course in the version you are using. If you have some experience with Access and plan to take the Access 2007 classes, consider taking the Introduction to Access class in version 2007 to learn all the new features and differences from previous versions. If you are an Access "power user" and wish to enroll in an intermediate or advanced level of Access 2007, check the course prerequisites to ensure that you have the required experience, and take our half-day Transitioning to Office 2007 class to prepare you for the changes in the Office 2007 interface.Access 2003 is very similar to Access 2002 and Access 2000. Our Access 2003 courses are designed for Access 2000, Access 2002, and Access 2003 users. A few notable differences between Access 2002 and Access 2003 will be explained in class.
In Acrobat 8, Adobe has made multiple changes to the Acrobat interface, as well as changes to some menus and dialog boxes. Acrobat 7 users can take our courses, although not all features will apply to their version, and some screens will appear different.
While our classes are taught using Adobe Acrobat Professional, the introductory and intermediate courses are designed for both Professional and Standard users. Most features covered are available in both editions.
Advanced Topics in Acrobat: Forms uses LiveCycle Designer to create forms. While LiveCycle Designer is available with both Acrobat 7 and Acrobat 8, the new version of LiveCycle Designer offers a variety of enhancements, and it is more integrated into the Acrobat software.
Acrobat 9 is under review.
While ACT! 2006 and ACT! 2007 include some enhancements, they share their basic functionality with ACT! 2005. Students using a newer version of ACT! will benefit from our introductory ACT! course, but this class does not cover features new to ACT! 2006 or ACT! 2007.
ACT! 2007 is currently under review.
Our ASP .NET classes use Visual Studio 2005 with the Visual Basic 2005 programming language. (Note that Visual Studio 2005 makes use of the .NET Framework, even though the product name does not include the term ".NET".)
Our other ASP course series, ASP Using VBScript, teaches classic ASP using the VBScript scripting language.
Although Visual C# 2005 does not include the term ".NET" in its name, it still uses the .NET Framework (version 2.0). Visual C# .NET 2002, Visual C# .NET 2003, and Visual C# 2005 are substantially the same for the features covered in our introductory and intermediate classes. Students using C# .NET 2002 or 2003 will still benefit from these courses.
Microsoft has made some noteworthy changes to the data access features in Visual C# 2005. Many of the tools and objects covered in our Data Access class apply only to this version.
Our Introduction to Computer Support course focuses on computer hardware, not software. You can take this course regardless of the operating system you're using.
Our Introduction to Computers class is intended to teach basic computer skills to students using any Microsoft Windows operating system.
Most of the features covered in our classes are available in versions 9, 10, and XI. Students using any of these versions will benefit from our courses.
Our Design Principles for Desktop Publishing course is intended for students with desktop publishing experience using either of the applications listed above. Click on one of the applications for more specific information about the software version used in class.
Our Introduction to Digital Cameras course uses Adobe Photoshop for image editing. Follow the link above for more specific information about the version of Photoshop used in class.
The interface changes in Dreamweaver CS3 make Dreamweaver look more like an Adobe product. Dreamweaver CS3 also includes enhanced scripting and CSS features.
If you use Dreamweaver 8, you could take our courses. The two versions are very similar.
We are currently offering courses in Excel 2003 and Excel 2007. You will notice significant differences between Excel 2003 and Excel 2007, including drastic changes to the user interface and new file formats.
If you are new to Excel, take the Introduction to Excel course in the version you are using. If you have some experience with Excel and plan to take the Excel 2007 classes, consider taking the Introduction to Excel class in version 2007 to learn all the new features and differences from previous versions. If you are an Excel "power user" and wish to enroll in an intermediate or advanced level of Excel 2007, check the course prerequisites to ensure that you have the required experience, and take our half-day Transitioning to Office 2007 class to prepare you for the changes in the Office 2007 interface.Excel 2003 is very similar to Excel 2002 and Excel 2000. Our Excel 2003 courses are designed for Excel 2000, Excel 2002, and Excel 2003 users. A few new features of Excel 2003 will be explained in class.
Expression Web is Microsoft's replacement for FrontPage. The two programs are virtually identical. Expression Web 2.0 is under review.
FileMaker Pro 9 includes the same basic functionality as versions 7, 8, and 8.5. Students using any of these versions will benefit from our classes, but our courses may cover a few new features that are not available in the older versions.
The FileMaker courses are taught in a Windows lab, but the software is the same as the Macintosh version. There are minor differences in the keyboard.
Fireworks CS3 and Fireworks 8 are very similar.
If you are using Fireworks 8, you can take our courses to learn the basics of your software. You will see some minor differences in Fireworks CS3; most of these changes help the software adapt to Adobe features.
If you are using Flash 8, you can take our courses to learn the basics of your software. You will see some minor differences in Flash CS3; most of these changes help the software adapt to Adobe features. ActionScript has also been updated significantly in Flash CS3.
Also note that the features covered in the Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced Flash courses are available in both the Standard and Professional editions of Flash.
Our ActionScript courses use version 2. Version 3, available along with version 2 in Flash CS3, is a more robust programming language preferred by programmers. It uses standard programming conventions. Version 2 is a simpler scripting language that is more suited for designers without programming experience. If you are using Version 3, our courses present many similar terms and concepts, but would not directly apply to version 3.
Illustrator CS3 is very similar to Illustrator CS2, with some minor changes. If you are using Illustrator CS2, you can take our CS3 courses.
InDesign CS3 features some interface changes and several enhancements. Still, InDesign CS2 users can take our InDesign CS3 courses to learn the basics of their application.
InDesign is taught in a Windows lab. The software is the same as the Macintosh version. There are minor differences in the keyboard.
If you are using a later version of Internet Information Server, you can take our introductory course to learn the basics of your Web server.
If you are using Java 5 (version 1.5) or Java 6, you can take our classes to learn Java programming; however, our courses do not cover enhancements introduced in Java 5 or Java 6.
Different Web browsers support different versions of JavaScript. In class, you will test your code in a variety of browsers to learn about these differences.
All of our Linux courses are taught using version 2.4 of the Linux kernel. Introduction to Linux Using a Graphical Interface, Linux Installation, Linux Configuration, and Advanced Linux Configuration are taught using Red Hat Linux version 7.2. Linux Firewalls is taught using Red Hat Linux 7.
The Macromedia Studio Integration class uses version 8 of Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks. If you use the CS3 suite, you could take this course, although there are some differences and upgrades in the software.
Our Introduction to Networks class is taught in a Windows environment, but the concepts introduced in class can be applied to any operating system.
Our Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Concepts course introduces the concepts behind object-oriented programming without using a specific programming language. Students using any object-oriented language can take this course to learn object-oriented programming concepts.
Microsoft has made many significant changes in the upgrade to Office 2007. These include fundamental differences in the layout of the applications as well as the ways in which you access common commands (for example, a new Ribbon replaces traditional menus and toolbars). These changes primarily affect Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 2007.
We are currently teaching Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook classes in versions 2003 and 2007. We are offering a Transitioning to Office 2007 class for experienced users who are upgrading to Office 2007. The Transitioning course is intended for users of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, or Word who are comfortable opening and saving files, using the mouse for navigation, and using toolbars and menus within Office applications.
Students using Oracle9i or Oracle 10g will benefit from our Oracle classes. The major differences in these versions apply to database administration techniques, which are not covered in our courses. In general, the SQL commands introduced in our courses apply to both versions.
Outlook 2007 includes some notable new features and changes to the user interface. We recommend that you take the Outlook courses in the version of the software that you are (or will be) using.
Outlook 2003 shares its basic functionality (e-mail, calendar, tasks, etc.) with Outlook 2002, but it offers several significant enhancements, including changes to the interface. Students using a previous version of Outlook can take our Outlook 2003 courses to learn Outlook's basic features, but they may notice some differences between Outlook 2003 and their version.
Creating PDF Files for Professional Printing uses Adobe Acrobat and Adobe InDesign software. Click the links above to find more specific information about the versions of these applications.
Photoshop CS3 includes some minor changes, but it is substantially the same as Photoshop CS2 in most areas. If you are using Photoshop CS2, you can take our CS3 courses to learn the basics of your software.
We are currently offering courses in PowerPoint 2003 and PowerPoint 2007. You will notice significant differences between PowerPoint 2003 and PowerPoint 2007, including drastic changes to the user interface and new file formats.
If you are new to PowerPoint, take the Introduction to PowerPoint course in the version you are using. If you have some experience with PowerPoint and plan to take the PowerPoint 2007 classes, consider taking the Introduction to PowerPoint class in version 2007 to learn all the new features and differences from previous versions. If you are a PowerPoint "power user" and wish to enroll in an intermediate or advanced level of PowerPoint 2007, check the course prerequisites to ensure that you have the required experience, and take our half-day Transitioning to Office 2007 class to prepare you for the changes in the Office 2007 interface.PowerPoint 2003 is very similar to PowerPoint 2002. If you are currently using PowerPoint 2002, you could take our PowerPoint 2003 courses to learn the basics of your program. Although new features were added to the 2003 version, there are no significant differences between the two versions for the features we cover in our classes.
Premiere CS3 offers some minor changes from version 2.0, mostly in output features. If you are using Premiere 2.0, you could take our courses to learn the basics of your software.
Our Project courses emphasize the process of creating and managing a project, using techniques available in many versions of Project (Project 98, Project 2000, Project 2002, Project 2003, and Project 2007). Students using any of these versions can take our courses, since most of what they will learn is applicable to any version. Although we use Project Professional in our courses, all the features covered in our introductory and intermediate courses are available in both Project Standard and Project Professional.
All classes taught before March 24, 2008, will use Project Professional 2003. Courses taught on March 24, 2008, or later will use Project Professional 2007.
Publisher 2002 and 2003 are very similar. Students using either of these versions could take our Publisher courses. Although new features have been added to the 2003 version, there are no significant differences between the two versions for the features we cover in our classes.
If you are using Publisher 2007, you can take our Publisher 2003 courses to learn the basics of the software, although our courses will not cover new features in Publisher 2007.
QuarkXPress 7 is a major revision of the software. Menus, palettes, and commands have been changed.
If you are using QuarkXPress 6, you could take our courses (especially the introductory course) to learn the basics of desktop publishing with QuarkXPress. However, the new features covered in class will not apply directly to the version you are using.
The QuarkXPress courses are taught in a Windows lab, but the software is the same as the Macintosh version. There are minor differences in the keyboard.
While QuickBooks Pro 2007 offers some enhancements and interface changes, it includes the same basic functionality as older versions. If you are using another version of QuickBooks, you can take our courses to learn how to perform basic accounting tasks.
Our Introduction to Scanners course uses Adobe Photoshop and applications in the Microsoft Office suite to work with scanned images.
We offer a variety of security courses using different operating systems, including Windows Server, Windows Professional, and UNIX/Linux.
Introduction to Security: Windows Workstation is taught using Windows XP Professional. Intermediate Security Concepts: UNIX and Linux is taught using Red Hat 7.2 and Sun Solaris. Intermediate Security Concepts: Windows Server is taught using Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003.
Our SQL language courses (Introduction to SQL, Intermediate Applications of SQL, and Advanced Applications of SQL) are taught using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
The purpose of these courses is to teach generic SQL syntax, so it does not matter which server (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) or version you are using. These courses do not cover special features of any particular SQL package.
Our SQL Programming classes are taught using Transact-SQL with Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Although most of the concepts introduced in these courses apply to client/server programming in general, many techniques and functions apply specifically to Microsoft SQL Server.
Our SQL Reporting Services classes use Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Several topics introduced in these courses are specific to this version and do not apply to earlier versions of SQL Server.
We offer SQL Server Administration classes using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Because SQL Server 2005 features new administration tools and techniques, several topics introduced in class apply only to this version of SQL Server.
Our TCP/IP courses are not dependent on a specific operating system or version. You can take these courses regardless of the operating system you are using.
The UNIX courses use the HP-UX v. 10.20 implementation of UNIX. The lab is set up with four central UNIX file servers on the network. Students use Telnet from their local machines to access the UNIX file servers. The instructors talk about different versions of UNIX, and the hands-on activities can be applied to many versions of UNIX.
We currently offer two series of Visual Basic courses: one using Visual Basic 6 and one using Visual Basic 2005.
Although Visual Basic 2005 does not include the term ".NET" in its name, it still uses the .NET Framework (version 2.0). Visual Basic .NET 2002, Visual Basic .NET 2003, and Visual Basic 2005 are substantially the same for the features covered in our introductory and intermediate classes. Students using Visual Basic .NET 2002 or 2003 will still benefit from these courses.
Microsoft has made some noteworthy changes to the data access features in Visual Basic 2005. Many of the tools and objects covered in our Data Access class apply only to this version.
Visual Basic 6 is significantly different from Visual Basic .NET and Visual Basic 2005. Although the Visual Basic 2005 courses introduce new features, they also may be repetitive for experienced Visual Basic users.
If you are an experienced Visual Basic programmer who is switching to Visual Basic .NET 2002/2003 or Visual Basic 2005, we recommend that you read through the course descriptions to see where in the sequence your experience might fit.
We offer introductory Windows courses using Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista.
If you use an earlier version of Windows (such as Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000), you could take Introduction to Windows XP or Intermediate Applications of Windows XP to learn the basic features of your operating system.
If you are using Windows Vista, we recommend that you take our Introduction to Windows Vista course, since Microsoft made some substantial changes to the Vista operating system. Some features covered in the Windows Vista course will not apply to Windows XP, and vice versa.
We also offer a half-day Transitioning to Windows Vista course for experienced Windows end-users who are upgrading to Windows Vista. This course covers the most significant changes and new features in Windows Vista.
We currently offer courses in Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista for IT professionals who are responsible for managing Windows at the desktop (installing, setting up users, sharing resources, etc.). Because of the differences between Windows XP and Windows Vista, we recommend that you take these classes in the version of Windows that you are using.
Our Windows networking courses (Managing a Network Using Windows Server, Advanced System Administration of Windows Server, Special Topics in Windows Server: Group Policies, Introduction to Windows Active Directory, and Intermediate Windows Active Directory) are taught using Windows Server 2003.
We are offering Introduction to SharePoint courses using SharePoint 2003 and SharePoint 2007. Because of the differences between these versions, we recommend that you take this course in the version of the software that you are (or will be) using.
Intermediate Applications of SharePoint and Introduction to SharePoint Administration are only offered in SharePoint 2007.
We are currently offering courses in Word 2003 and Word 2007. You will notice significant differences between Word 2003 and Word 2007, including drastic changes to the user interface and new file formats. If you are new to Word, take the Introduction to Word course in the version you are using. If you have some experience with Word and plan to take the Word 2007 classes, consider taking the Introduction to Word class in version 2007 to learn all the new features and differences from previous versions. If you are a Word "power user" and wish to enroll in an intermediate or advanced level of Word 2007, check the course prerequisites to ensure that you have the required experience, and take our half-day Transitioning to Office 2007 class to prepare you for the changes in the Office 2007 interface.
Word 2003 is very similar to Word 2002 and Word 2000. Our Word 2003 courses are designed for Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003 users. Any notable differences between Word 2002 and Word 2003 will be explained in class.
NOTE: Because the mail merge feature changed significantly between Word 2000 and 2002, Accelerated Topics in Word 2003: Mail Merge is intended for students who are using Word 2002 or 2003 only. The intermediate Word 2003 course, which also includes a section on mail merge, includes an appendix for students who are using the mail merge feature in Word 2000.