Web Design

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

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 attacks that can occur. It covers basic networking models, such as TCP/IP and the OSI reference model, and it explains the security vulnerabilities of protocols used at each layer in the model. It also covers the basic tools and procedures used to protect a network, including firewalls, encryption, auditing, and log analysis.

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.

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.

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.

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 series covers advanced topics such as tables and frames, stylesheets, DHTML, data and interactivity, and other complex designs. The content is geared toward basic computer users who are new to Web design, but is also useful for professional Web designers who wish to learn about the new features of Dreamweaver MX.

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, behaviors, and forms. Finally the series explains how to upload projects and work with templates.

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 pages.

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.

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.

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 techniques, text and forms in animation, compound objects, scenes, timelines, layers, filters, and masks. One full course in this series is devoted to the incorporation of sound and music into Flash movies. Each topic covered includes tips and techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of Flash MX when viewed on the Web.

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 introduces users to the primary concepts and tasks involved in graphical user interface (GUI) design. It identifies the characteristics of an effective GUI, describes usability factors, and examines the design principles of consistency, user feedback, information filtering, and the conceptual model. It also discusses in detail the effective use of color and typography, icons and pointers, window layouts, and screen controls. The series concludes with a discussion of effective interface design, including the principles of organization, efficiency, and communication.

This series will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to administer IIS 6.

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 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 explanation of Java applets and how to create, manage, and use them is covered. The series concludes with the opportunity to apply the skills learned in a sample application.

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 and tools for performing sophisticated input and output operations.

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.

This series provides a comprehensive and practical guide for designing enterprise systems with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (JEE). 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 software development and the JEE model, data enabling and JDBC, enterprise communication and services, systems assurance, Web enabling, and application enabling. The target audience includes software developers, designers, and architects with a background in object-oriented programming and Java.

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 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.

The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0?Application Development Foundation test is a required exam for the three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 2.0 certifications. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to build applications in .NET 2.0 through the use of Visual Basic code examples. You?ll then take the test 70-528, 70-526, or 70?529 to complete your certification as a Web, Windows, or Distributed Applications (respectively) specialist.

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 examples. Practice exams are also included, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

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, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

This study guide will prepare you for the MCTS 70-526 exam, which is the second required exam for the MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certification. This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your skills in building Windows applications in the .NET environment using Visual Basic code examples. Practice exams are also included, for both Visual Basic and C#, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

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 applications. This study guide series prepares you to develop applications using ASP.NET in an environment that uses the .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback.

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 assistance and accessibility to complete a .NET application. The final steps of the development process, testing and deployment, are covered, including tracing, debugging code, Setup project, installation of components, and security measures.

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 also covers the tradeoffs between a Windows application, a Web application, and a Web Service-based application.

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

Combined Collection (Business and Technical). See links for details.

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Business Collection. See link for details. A Combination Business and Technical Collection is also available.

Library Package

The Reference Library features a current selection of electronic full-text copies of published print materials. Its fully searchable electronic books can supply on-the-fly, how-to information or add depth to supplement an existing training program.

• Search for a book you want by title, author, keyword, or even by searching the full text of the entire library.
• The navigation in the book allows you to flip pages, jump to specific chapters or sections, or search the book for words or phrases to jump to.
• Save favorite books and passages for quick return later.
• Print a valuable page or passage for handy reference.
• Want to return to a book to continue reading later? The Reference Library will remember the page you left and return you to it.
• Need to look up a term on the fly? The Reference Library includes instant access from any page to the American Heritage Dictionary.

Technical Collection. See link for details. A Combination Business and Technical Collection is also available.

This series is designed to introduce users to the functions of Photoshop. An overview of managing graphics files is provided, including navigating the Photoshop interface, opening, closing, and saving files, and changing image resolution and size. An explanation of different graphics formats is provided. Other topics covered in this series include the color, paint, pen, and brush tools, selecting, cropping, and retouching images, and using text, files, and actions. Advanced features covered include creating and manipulating layers, using plug-ins, and the Transform command. Image manipulation techniques are also discussed, including lighting, sharpening, blurring, and adjusting focus.

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 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.

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 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 Structure, estimating and scheduling resources, scheduling computations, and tracking project activities are discussed. The close-out phase of a project is also covered. Other topics include formalizing project management standards, developing a project team, and strategies for becoming a more effective project manager.

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 processing. Other topics covered include building a strategy to market and advertise your e-business, resource planning, and ongoing business management.

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 following legislation: California: Government Code 12950.1 (AB 1825), California Code of Regulations 7288, Connecticut General Statute Section 46a-54-204 and Maine Revised Statute, Title 26, Section 807.

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.

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.

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

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 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, 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 details topics such as application testing, debugging, deployment, maintenance, support, and configuration.

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 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 supplied tools such as subroutines, arguments, and various functions are explored, and manipulation of data files and printing from an application is discussed. Advanced topics covered in this series including tuning your program with additional Visual Basic tools, and preparing a Visual Basic program for distribution.

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 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 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 user develop the specific core competencies to design and develop distributed applications.

This series is designed to introduce users to the Visual InterDev web-based application development environment. The basics of Visual InterDev are discussed, including views and controls, database interaction, and client and server directory structures. Implementation of HTML elements is discussed in detail, including using dynamic HTML and scripting to add interactive content. This series also covers how to use Java, ActiveX, and database connections within a Web site, using Query Designer to retrieve and update data, and using active server objects, design-time controls, scriptlets, and the document object model. The series provides information on testing a debugging a Visual InterDev program, site management strategies, and effective site layout and design.

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 uses the Enterprise Architect edition of Visual Studio 2002.

This series provides students with a basic understanding of the Visual C# programming language, and teaches them how to use Visual Studio .NET to develop Windows applications and services using Visual C#. This series uses the Enterprise Architect edition of Visual Studio 2002.

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 schemes, backgrounds, GIF transparencies, and image maps. Additional topics covered in this series include the use of HTML and graphics for formatting and layout, and other useful tools such as frames, animated GIFs, dynamic HTML, JavaScript, QuickTime, Flash, and Shockwave.

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.

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 HTTP and XML/XSL, servlets, and JavaServer Pages (JSPs) for Web-based deployment. Finally, this series teaches learners about the Struts framework, layered architecture design principles, and both functional and user testing.

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 Universal Modeling Language (UML) technologies, as well as Java technologies such as Java Server Page (JSP), Struts, Java Server Faces (JSF), Servlets and Enterprise Java Beans.

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 administrating content and sites with the SharePoint API.