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MasterClass! - Microsoft Excel 2013: Formulas

Microsoft Office Excel is used to store data and create equations and calculations in all types of business settings. The program's power lies in its functions and formulas. They range from the data analysis toolpak to simple sums to more advanced statistical formulas such as standard deviations. In this VTC MasterClass! course, author Lauri Sowa will show you how to create and use the most common formula features. The course covers the basics as well as more advanced formulas and functions and is suitable for all levels of experience. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

* VTC MasterClass! and QuickStart! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.

Apache
Apache Struts

Struts is the most used Java Web Application Framework. During this VTC course, you will create MVC-based Java web applications using Struts. You will learn how to implement best practices in web application development through the use of the Struts architecture. Author David Saenz will demonstrate how to develop and deploy applications to the Struts architecture using the JSP tag libraries to declaratively create pages with minimal coding. He will show you how to use internationalization (il8n) to communicate globally, validate user input efficiently, and implement various security techniques to secure your application. This course also covers Struts 2 MVC framework for creating elegant, modern Java web applications; it favors convention over configuration, is extensible using a plugin architecture, and ships with plugins to support REST, AJAX, and JSON. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

QuickStart
QuickStart! - Microsoft Visual C++

QuickStart! - Microsoft Visual C++ will provide you with a foundation for writing Windows programs in Microsoft Visual C++. You will learn the basics of the C/C++ programming language including the structure of a program, functions, program flow, and different data types. This VTC course also covers the basics of object-oriented programming like classes and namespaces. It concludes with a discussion of input and output, including file I/O and creating a graphical interface. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

* VTC MasterClass! and QuickStart! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.

MasterClass
MasterClass! - Microsoft Excel 2013: Charts

MasterClass! - Microsoft Excel 2013: Charts guides you through the most commonly used features for creating charts and graphs that tell a story. Author Lauri Sowa will teach you how to create the right type of chart for your data so that any audience can see at a glance what your data is saying. Turn a simple chart into a masterpiece with just a few clicks of the mouse. You will quickly learn the differences in chart styles, terminology, and dialog boxes. This VTC course will really show you how to master the advanced charting features of Microsoft Excel in almost no time at all. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

* VTC MasterClass! and QuickStart! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.

Avid
Avid Pro Tools 11

Avid Pro Tools 11 is the standard when it comes to audio recording and mixing. Version 11 brings additional features and power to the audio production process. This VTC course explores these features along with the basics of operation. Author Sam McGuire demonstrates how to use this software in a variety of situations using provided work files. This course is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Pro Tools. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Adobe
Adobe Lightroom 5

This VTC course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 for processing a photo shoot including managing, editing, and sharing photos. The course starts with a study of the Lightroom 5 interface and moves through importing images into Lightroom and applying keywords and metadata to them. You will learn how to find images in your catalog and how to determine the best images captured using star ratings and flags. From there, the course looks at developing images using the Develop module panels and sharing images by creating slideshows, printing images, and creating and uploading a web gallery. You will also learn how to utilize GPS data for mapping images and how to lay out a photo book for commercial printing. Author Helen Bradley teaches Lightroom from a photographer's perspective, guiding you through all the tools you will need to use to ensure your images are well organized within the catalog, can be found when needed, and can be processed and shared quickly and effectively. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

MasterClass
MasterClass! - Cinema 4D Lite in Adobe After Effects CC Workflow

Maxon Cinema 4D Lite, the latest addition to After Effects, brings the power of true 3D into your compositions. Create 3D objects, lights, and materials inside of Cinema 4D Lite and, with the powerful Cineware plugin, seamlessly bring your creations into After Effects. In this VTC MasterClass! course you will learn about the features of Cinema 4D Lite and Cineware. Then you will incorporate those skills into your workflow as you complete a finished composition inside After Effects CC.

* VTC QuickStart! and MasterClass! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.

Configuring
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (Exam 70-412)

Microsoft's server operating systems have powered business for over 20 years. In the beginning, it was all about connectivity in the local area network, now it's all about connectivity in the cloud. Microsoft calls Server 2012 "The Cloud OS" and is branding it as being "built from the cloud up." Their goal with this product is to deliver the power of many servers with the simplicity of one. Achieving a Microsoft Certification on this product is an excellent career move. In this VTC course, Mark Long brings 20+ years of experience with Microsoft technologies along to help you understand the features and functionalities of Windows Server 2012 from the standpoint of preparing for certification exam 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services. To begin learning today, simply click the movie links.

QuickStart
QuickStart! - Adobe Edge Animate CC

Adobe Edge Animate is a powerful web animation program that allows for easy creation of animated, interactive content for the modern web. In this VTC QuickStart! course, you will learn how to build your own web animation to integrate within an existing website. Along the way, you'll be shown how the user interface is set up and how the various panels relate to each other to assemble the finished project. Additionally, you will see how to incorporate the included drawing tools and how to import assets, such as images, for use within the composition.

* VTC MasterClass! and QuickStart! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.

Google
Google Apps for Business

Whether you are a business owner, personal google apps user, or google apps administrator, this VTC Google Apps for Business course has been designed to take you from a beginner to an advanced user in no time at all. It will cover each Google App in detail including lots of great functionality that will impress your friends, family, and co-workers. You can easily jump to sections of the course that are relevant to you, including Google Apps Setup, Gmail, Contacts, Tasks, Calendar, Groups, and Drive. Drive is really where cloud computing comes to life; Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and Forms each get their own chapter because their functionality is so rich. This phenomenal course is packed to brim with goodness and draws upon Andrew Martin's many years of experience working with and teaching Google Apps. Get ready to transform your way of working while you bring collaboration and efficiency to your project or company. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Java
Java 7 - Web Applications (Servlets, JSP, JSF)

Java 7 WEB APPLICATIONS (JSP SERVLETS JSF) is the industry standard for developing server side Java applications. During this VTC course, students will learn how to build modern, scalable web applications. The focus here is on building web-enabled applications that employ Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and Tag Libraries to exploit the services provided by Java 7. This course covers architectural design issues as well as specific coding models for Java Web Applications. Students will build an application that uses the following technologies: JavaServer Faces or JSF, Jquery, Ajax, Json, Servlets, JSP, and JSTL. Seasoned Java Developer David Saenz will demonstrate the power of Java Web Applications and why Java is favored in the industry to provide real world solutions. Source code is provided to implement and see real world web applications perform. The work files will allow you to deploy, test, and modify actual application logic. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

CompTIA
CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-005)

Achieving CompTIA's Network+ certification demonstrates your knowledge and abilities in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern computer networks. In this course, Mark Long takes you through the 2011 Objectives to help you get ready for the N10-005 Exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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