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Microsoft Access 2010

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Microsoft Access 2010

By: Mark Long

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 12-MAY-2011

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As part of the release of the Office 2010 software suite, Microsoft is introducing the latest version of Access, their entrylevel database application software. Don't let the words 'entrylevel' fool you, this is one very powerful database tool. Access was designed to collect, store, manage, report, and dissect data for individuals and small businesses. The release of the 2010 version continues to raise the bar of what an entrylevel database product can do. In this course, Mark Long takes you from opening Access 2010 for the first time through the entire process of creating a database. He...

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RealWorld Programming With PHP 5

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RealWorld Programming With PHP 5

By: John Fontana

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 27-APR-2011

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PHP has become the most popular serverside programming language for building web applications and is currently in use on more than 75% of all web servers. As of the release of PHP5, it has matured into a sophisticated language with advanced objectoriented capabilities. This course will take you through the basics of PHP, all the way through to its most advanced features. Author John Fontana demonstrates practical knowledge that can be applied to everyday programming tasks in the real world. To begin learning PHP5 today, simply click on the movie links....

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HTML 5

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HTML 5

By: Mark Long

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 13-APR-2011

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The current version of HTML in use on the web today was last updated in 1997. The Web has changed dramatically over those thirteen years and an update to HTML was desperately needed. In the mid 2000s a group called the Web Standard Project began developing HTML5. The goal of the project: develop an HTML standard capable of running full applications in a web browser. HTML5 introduces a number of new elements, attributes, events, and new ways for developers to create web pages and web applications using a version of HTML that is designed around how users are using the Web. In this course, Mark...

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NewTek LightWave 10

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NewTek LightWave 10

By: Dwayne Ferguson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 06-APR-2011

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NewTek LightWave 3D is an industry standard in creating 3D graphics for television, film, and print. In version 10 you will find new production tools such as the Viewport Preview Renderer (VPR), Linear Color Space, Data Interchange Enhancements, realtime Anaglyph Stereoscopic preview, and more. In this course, VTC author and professional animator Dwayne Ferguson (Mutant League TV series) will help you learn to utilize this program to your own advantage. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the movie links below....

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Steinberg WaveLab 7

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Steinberg WaveLab 7

By: Mark Struthers

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 01-MAR-2011

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Steinberg Wavelab 7 is a professionally featured audio editor and mastering suite that also includes the option to create podcasts. It enjoys a fantastic reputation not only with professionals, but also with enthusiasts because of its simple and elegant user interface. Aimed at new and experienced users, this course walks through the program requirements while looking at the user interface and its many new features including the Switcher, Workspaces, Master Section Effects, and Tool Windows. By working with provided audio files, the course demonstrates implementing effects and works toward...

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Reason 5 & Record 1.5

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Reason 5 & Record 1.5

By: Sean Paddison

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 17-JUN-2011

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Reason is the Propellerhead flagship product and the latest version has some significant upgrades. Alongside Reason 5.0, Propellerhead has just released Record 1.5 which also includes some important additions. This VTC course begins with a quick overview of the new features of both programs. Then Sean Michael Paddison, a music producer and home recording expert, moves on to an indepth exploration of Reason 5.0 that will give new users the solid foundation they need to utilize the software. Throughout the course Sean will share many helpful hints that even seasoned pros will find useful. Work...

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CompTIA Security+ (2011 Objectives)

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CompTIA Security+ (2011 Objectives)

By: Mike Chapple

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 24-MAR-2011

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The CompTIA Security+ Certification is the entrylevel certification of choice for information security professionals. The exam includes network, compliance, operational, application, data, and host security. It also covers threats and vulnerabilities, access control, identity management, and cryptography. This course, led by security expert Mike Chapple, provides you with the foundation of knowledge you will need to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the links....

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Google SketchUp to Maxwell Render Workflow

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Google SketchUp to Maxwell Render Workflow

By: Jason Maranto

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 22-MAR-2011

Insert Date: 14-AUG-2012

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Google SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling applications on the planet and Maxwell Render is the unbiased render engine of choice for discerning 3D professionals. Together they create a powerful tandem that will take your 3D visualizations to the next level of realism. This course is designed to show you how to get the very best results from the pairing of these applications. Author and artist Jason Maranto demonstrates how to use the new SketchUp to Maxwell plugin to link the main applications into a unified workflow. Packed with examples, work files, and well over 2000 free...

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Avid Pro Tools 9

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Avid Pro Tools 9

By: Ben Harris

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 16-MAR-2011

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VTC's Avid Pro Tools 9 course introduces the new and exciting features in this latest release of the audio recording and music production powerhouse. The biggest advancement of this newest release is the ability to use Pro Tools with any audio hardware. Many other features formerly only available within Pro Tools HD and other expensive addons now come standard including MP3 export, OMF/AAF compatibility, and automatic delay compensation. Ben Harris covers everything from these new advanced features to the process of creating a new session. Whether you are a novice or seasoned professional,...

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Adobe Acrobat X

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Adobe Acrobat X

By: Geoff Blake

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 17-MAR-2011

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Ready to delve into the world of Acrobat? In this VTC course, author Geoff Blake introduces you to the latest version of Acrobat and guides you through the steps necessary to become proficient in the newly revised interface of version X. Learn how to navigate through the tools and panels, manage pages and files, remove and replace pages, and extract different types of content. Geoff will also demonstrate how to add interactivity and multimedia to your PDF documents, making them easy to use and media rich. Finally, you will discover how to utilize the commenting and annotation tools, and how...

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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Pro User Skill Sets

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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Pro User Skill Sets

By: Geoff Blake

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 03-FEB-2011

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Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Dive in with awardwinning software trainer, artist, and designer Geoff Blake, and learn how to take your Photoshop skills to the max. First, you'll see how to sort and organize your images in Bridge and how to customize Photoshop to suit your needs. Then, Geoff will show you how to use Photoshop for both print design and web design, using a stepbystep approach to creating sleek, contemporary layouts. Next, you will master Photoshop's Pen tool and put your newfound skills to use when you learn how to make accurate selections and work along...

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REAL Studio

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REAL Studio

By: Paul Lefebvre

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 02-FEB-2011

Insert Date: 14-AUG-2012

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REAL Studio is a crossplatform software development environment. With it you can create desktop applications for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Additionally, you can create web applications that run on a wide variety of browsers. In this course, you'll learn about REAL Studio, its history, and how it can help you create better software. Paul spends much of the course showing you how to build a practical, working application: ToDo. The ToDo application demonstrates how to design user interfaces, access databases, create objectoriented code, and create an application that works on Mac OS X,...

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Novell GroupWise 8 Administration

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Novell GroupWise 8 Administration

By: Greg Dickinson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 27-JAN-2011

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GroupWise 8 is Novell's latest version of their flagship messaging product. This VTC course walks users through planning, implementing, and managing a GroupWise 8 infrastructure. Users will learn about client deployment, agent management, client configuration and more. At the end of the course, users should be able to manage GroupWise systems like a veteran. To begin learning Novell GroupWise 8 Administration, simply click on the movie links....

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Google SketchUp Pro 8

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Google SketchUp Pro 8

By: Jason Maranto

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 26-JAN-2011

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SketchUp 8 is the latest version of the massively popular 3D modeling package from Google. The Pro version of SketchUp adds many valuable features for the professional user including advanced importers and exporters, Dynamic Component authoring, Style Builder, and Layout to the already outstanding tools found in the free version. This course is designed to spotlight the new features in version 8 and extensively cover the Pro version features. Author and artist Jason Maranto puts a particular emphasis on designing compelling user interactions with Dynamic Components and creating page layouts...

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

By: Mark Long

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 14-JAN-2011

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 is a complete toolset that simplifies application development for individuals or teams, allowing the delivery of scalable, highquality applications. Whether writing code, building databases, testing, or debugging, you can increase your productivity using powerful tools that work the way you work. In this course, author Mark Long demonstrates and explains many of the new features and functionalities of Visual Studio 2010. Work Files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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Adobe Contribute CS5

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Adobe Contribute CS5

By: Melanie Hedgespeth

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 18-JAN-2011

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Contribute is an excellent piece of software that allows you to maintain and update a website or blog very easily and efficiently. This VTC course will provide information for all types of Contribute users in a stepbystep format. Authors will learn how to review and edit elements within sites and blogs with a simple editor. Administrators will learn how they can control access to a variety of areas on the website and therefore make sites remain stable and usable for the public. Author Melanie Hedgespeth will demonstrate how to access and convert a variety of file types, such as Microsoft...

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Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (70-667)

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Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (70-667)

By: Mark Long

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 14-JUL-2011

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Microsoft's SharePoint Server product has done what few products can do in recent years to attract millions of new users year after year. You will find SharePoint Server being used in some manner in most organizations. The newest release, SharePoint 2010, pushes the ante even higher. Achieving certification on the latest SharePoint platform could be a key component in expanding your career. In this course, Mark Long helps you prepare for the Microsoft Certification exam 70667 that deals with SharePoint 2010 Configuration. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links!...

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Cisco ICND2 (Exam 640-816)

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Cisco ICND2 (Exam 640-816)

By: Greg Dickinson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 28-JUL-2011

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The Cisco 640816 exam is the followup exam to ICND1 (640822). Passing this exam in conjunction with the ICND1 exam will earn you the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification, which is Cisco's enterprise network technician certification. In this VTC course, author Greg Dickinson will guide you through the requirements for the ICND2 exam. After following along with him, you should be prepared to pass the exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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Steinberg Nuendo 5

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Steinberg Nuendo 5

By: Mark Struthers

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 01-AUG-2011

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Steinberg's Nuendo 5 is the latest update to the popular professional digital audio postproduction software. In this VTC course, author Mark Struthers will demonstrate the program's system requirements before looking at how to make initial input and output connections that allow Nuendo to communicate with microphones, synths, and soundcard hardware. He intentionally declutters Nuendo's project window so that you can focus on the track in hand instead of getting distracted by large complex projects. As the course progresses, Mark will guide you through specific tasks and functions, such as...

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Steinberg Cubase 6

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Steinberg Cubase 6

By: Mark Struthers

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 19-JUL-2011

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Steinberg's Cubase 6 is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital audio workstation music software. In this course, author Mark Struthers will demonstrate how to make initial input and output connections to the program from the soundcard before examining routing in more detail. Additionally, insert and group effects are explored to help show how to enhance recorded audio tracks. Mark will walk you through the manyfeatured project window before showing you how to create and save your own project. Within the Cubase workflow, important terms such as clips, events, and parts...