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Building Custom Social Networking Websites

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Building Custom Social Networking Websites

By: James Gonzalez

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 11-NOV-2011

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In this VTC course, author James Gonzalez reviews the best tools and practices for designing and creating Facebooklike social networking web sites customized for specific targeted audiences or needs. This course covers the principles needed to design effective and profitable social sites and the best tools available for building them. Four social website building tools are introduced in this course: Ning, Moodle, WordPress running the BuddyPress social plugin, and Joomla! running the JomSocial and Community Builder Components....

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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

By: Kenneth Armstrong

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 28-SEP-2011

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This VTC course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to take and pass the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam. This course focuses on deploying, administrating, and securing a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 system. RHCE author, Kenneth Armstrong, teaches the Red Hat exam objectives while providing examples and real world scenarios essential for an exam candidate to succeed. Get your exam preparation under way today by clicking on the movie links below. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012

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Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012

By: Temesgen Hussein

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 05-JAN-2012

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Revit Architecture is a building design and documentation system that works the way architects and designers think. With Autodesk Revit Architecture, architects and designers get back to what they love, designing buildings, without their software getting in the way. You can work in any view that makes sense, quickly and easily making changes to major design elements. You can see your ideas visualized on the fly with 3D views and instant shadows. You can even make latestage changes without worrying about coordinating your plans, schedules, and construction documents. This VTC course is a...

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Microsoft Project 2010

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Microsoft Project 2010

By: Vanina Mangano

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 08-JUN-2011

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Project managers are often responsible for the success (or failure) of a project. They are in charge of many critical activities such as building the schedule and tracking project resources, time, and cost. Microsoft Project 2010 supports these project management activities and more. In this VTC course, you will learn the basic functionalities of using Microsoft Project 2010 including: how to start a project and set up the project environment; how to create a work breakdown structure using Microsoft Project; how to manage tasks, resources, and costs; how to track progress and generate...

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Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5

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Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5

By: Geoff Blake

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 16-SEP-2011

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Jump headlong into the world of Adobe Flash Catalyst, where you'll learn how to build engaging, interactive environments for your users. Begin by getting an understanding of what Flash Catalyst is and getting comfortable within the interface, then head right into building a wireframe design. You'll learn Flash Catalyst fundamentals like layout options, managing layers, building states, and adding simple interactions. Next, you'll learn about how to develop projects further with Illustrator and Photoshop, how to create projects from scratch within Catalyst, and how to skin and develop...

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FL Studio 10

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FL Studio 10

By: Sam McGuire

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 15-JUL-2011

Insert Date: 13-SEP-2012

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Version 10 is the game changer that FL Studio users have been waiting for. This new version builds on the long tradition of FL Studio excellence while bringing meaningful new tools to the platform. In this VTC course, author Sam McGuire helps FL Studio users navigate the FL Studio application, focusing on realworld workflow and example projects. In addition to discussing the basic FL Studio interface and functionality, Sam will delve into the exciting new Pitcher and Newtone plugins. Building on the FL Studio 9 course, this new material is designed to sharpen your skills and provide the means...

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CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives)

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CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives)

By: Mark Long

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 29-APR-2011

Insert Date: 13-SEP-2012

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The CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives) certification is recognized internationally as validation of the technical knowledge required of foundationlevel IT network technicians. This certification exhibits proof that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure. In this course, Mark Long takes you step by step through the process and technologies you need to get ready to take this exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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Cisco ICND1 (Exam 640-822)

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Cisco ICND1 (Exam 640-822)

By: Greg Dickinson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 16-FEB-2011

Insert Date: 13-SEP-2012

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The Cisco 640822 exam is Cisco's entrylevel exam for networking professionals. Passing this exam will earn you the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) certification and is the first step towards acquiring the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. This course covers the requirements for the ICND1 exam, and should prepare you to pass the exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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Apple iLife 11

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Apple iLife 11

By: Dwayne Ferguson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 21-JAN-2011

Insert Date: 07-SEP-2012

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Apple iLife '11 gives you the power to bring your digital life together with brand new features. Create stunning books, letterpress cards, and more in iPhoto's new fullscreen mode. Make rockin' jams, epic beats with loops, and learn how to play guitar and piano in GarageBand. Transform your vacation into an exciting movie trailer in iMovie. Build beautiful websites and DVDs with iWeb and iDVD. Professional illustrator and author Dwayne Ferguson guides you through this exciting update to Apple's popular suite of digital applications. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the iLife...

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Microsoft Word 2007

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Microsoft Word 2007

By: Brian Culp

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 09-MAR-2007

Insert Date: 06-SEP-2012

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Microsoft Word 2007 is one of the most robust upgrades in years. With its easy to use interface and advanced set of writing tools, users will be able to create and share great looking documents with ease. In this VTC course, author and Noted Expert, Brian Culp, takes users through the many new features of this essential word processing tool. The focus throughout is on how to leverage the many new features to unlock your creativity, and to make your word processing more efficient than ever before. To get started, simply click on one of the movie links....

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Implementing Cisco IP Routing (642-902 ROUTE)

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Implementing Cisco IP Routing (642-902 ROUTE)

By: Greg Dickinson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 28-DEC-2011

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The Cisco 642902 exam is one of the three required exams for the Cisco CCNP Certification. Passing this exam in conjunction with the SWITCH and TSHOOT exams will earn you the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification, which is an excellent validation that you are knowledgable about the most current Cisco software and best practices. This course covers the requirements and should prepare you to pass the ROUTE exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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MySQL 5 Development (Part 2)

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MySQL 5 Development (Part 2)

By: David Swain

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 22-NOV-2011

Insert Date: 06-SEP-2012

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This MySQL 5 Development Part 2 course continues the introduction to MySQL we began with Part 1. But in Part 2, we now begin working with commands that are used to change the contents of the tables in our database. We also explore various ways of building more complex queries, including command options that allow us to address more than one table in a single command. While this is still an introductory course, we are now exploring tools that let us handle more complex operations and build more sophistication into our MySQL database systems. The topics we cover in Part 2 include...

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QuickBooks 2012

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QuickBooks 2012

By: Lauri Matson

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 30-DEC-2011

Insert Date: 30-AUG-2012

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Acquire the skills that are in high demand by learning to use the popular QuickBooks accounting software for small and midsized businesses. In this VTC course, Lauri Matson shares tips and examples from her extensive experience with QuickBooks. Learn how QuickBooks can help manage your business through tracking of purchase orders, inventory, invoices, receipts, and statements. Discover how easy it is to reconcile your checking account, track your payables, and generate reports. As you master the basics, you'll also learn how to deal with tricky situations and troubleshoot complicated entries....

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Sony Vegas Pro 10

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Sony Vegas Pro 10

By: Mark Struthers

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 30-SEP-2011

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Sony's 'Vegas Pro 10' is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital video editing software. In this course, students are shown important user interface features and their positions on the main Vegas screen. Then, using the included work files, author Mark Struthers goes on to demonstrate how to produce a complete DVD from the timeline. Along the way, audio is scrutinized as is the use of the integrated mixer. Editing functions are inspected and tips and tricks such as track management feature throughout. As the student gains more knowledge, the course illustrates how to...

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Corel Painter 12

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Corel Painter 12

By: Jason Maranto

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 18-AUG-2011

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Corel Painter 12 is a completely revolutionary update for the popular natural media emulator. Awesome new features, massive computing power improvements, and a completely redesigned user interface make this version a must have for anybody serious about producing artwork on a computer. Taught by longtime illustrator and fine artist Jason Maranto, this VTC course is designed to quickly familiarize you with the core features of this powerful application. Focusing on all the main tools and functions with an indepth but easytofollow style, this course will help you to master Painter and create...

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PostgreSQL

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PostgreSQL

By: Dima Kassab

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 06-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 28-AUG-2012

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This VTC course is an introduction to the popular open source and free database management system PostgreSQL. Author Dima Kassab covers the basics needed to create databases and database objects. The course assumes no prior knowledge of database concepts. It sets the groundwork for more advanced topics such as database administration and development. Topics covered include: installations, data types, main database operators/functions, and creating/modifying database objects such as tables, views, indexes, and sequences. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....

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Designing and Developing ASP.NET 4 Web Apps (Exam 70-519)

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Designing and Developing ASP.NET 4 Web Apps (Exam 70-519)

By: Mark Long

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 31-DEC-2011

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ASP.NET is a free web framework for building great Web sites and Web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using development tools like Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Web Developer. Since ASP first appeared in 1998 and then became ASP.NET in the early 2000s, it has become the web platform of choice for sites such as GoDaddy, NY Times, Reuters, Citibank, and thousands of others. Microsoft Certification Exam 70519 tests a developer's knowledge of web application design and development using ASP.NET 4, the latest version in the evolution of ASP.NET. In this course, Mark Long introduces you...

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jQuery Mobile Framework

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jQuery Mobile Framework

By: Trevor James

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 19-JAN-2012

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jQuery Mobile is a flexible jQuery/HTML5/CSS3based framework that you can use to build web sites optimized for display on a large variety of mobile devices. jQuery Mobile is easy to use and develop due to its lightweight code. Multiple themes and designs allow you to change your site and appearance easily. This VTC course by jQuery Mobile expert, Trevor James, starts from the beginner level and uses practical examples to demonstrate the jQuery Mobile framework. You will learn how to build an entire web site that will display on a variety of mobile devices. Source code is included. To begin...

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Sony DVD Architect Pro 5

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Sony DVD Architect Pro 5

By: Mark Struthers

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2011

Insert Date: 28-AUG-2012

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Sony DVD Architect Pro 5 is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital video authoring software. In this VTC course, users will be shown the initial system requirements necessary to run the program smoothly. Author Mark Struthers will then discuss the main functions as he demonstrates several methods for creating different types of projects including MenuBased Projects and Music & Video Compilations. Important considerations such as Masks, Menus, and Themes are analyzed along the way. To conclude the course, methods of transferring projects to DVD are covered. To begin...

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jQuery

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jQuery

By: John Fontana

Publisher: Virtual Training Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 18-NOV-2011

Insert Date: 28-AUG-2012

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jQuery is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries, providing powerful functionality for everything from animation and interactivity to datahandling with JSON and AJAX. jQuery has set the standard to which all other JavaScript frameworks are compared. This VTC course will take you from the basics all the way through jQuery's most advanced features. You will create your own code through dozens of projects and even learn to create your own jQuery plugins. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links....