Microsoft short courses

Microsoft Windows Programming using C#/VB.NET

This programming course is an ideal skills enhancement solution for any programmer or software developer seeking to extend their existing desktop programming and development skill set. This course prepares students for the MCTS: Windows Applications certification.

Pre-requisites: Object-Oriented programming knowledge with some knowledge of UML

Microsoft Web Programming using C#/VB.NET

This programming course is an ideal skills enhancement solution for any programmer or software developer seeking to extend their existing web programming and development skill set. This course prepares students for the MCTS: Web Applications certification.

Pre-requisites: Object-Oriented programming knowledge with some knowledge of UML

Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician

The course explores the resolution and support of issues with Windows 7 enterprise software installation and configuration issues. You will also learn about network access issues, user rights, printing, and access to services. This course prepares students for the MCITP: Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of Windows 7

Microsoft Access for Power Users

Ideal skills enhancement for anyone wanting to develop and manipulate databases in Access to an advanced level.

Pre-requisites: None

Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator

The course focuses on Windows Server 2008 R2 administration and covers all areas of being a server administrator. This course prepares students for the MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator.

Pre-requisites: Knowledge of Server 2008

Microsoft Office 2007 Suite

Ideal skills enhancement for frequent users of Office 2007. This course provides comprehensive learning across the Office 2007 suite, both in the functionality of the individual applications and on using them collectively to achieve optimal results.

Pre-requisites: None

A+ Certification

This course will provide an experienced PC support professional with the knowledge to qualify as an A+ Service Technician. It also serves as an introduction to PC Hardware and support skills for those considering Microsoft’s MCP, MCSA and MCSE certifications.

Pre-requisites: None

Network+ Certification

This course is designed for PC users who need a thorough grounding in networking principles and components, and/or are planning to extend their career into a networking environment. It will give a good understanding of how network devices function as well as covering TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, DHCP, network maintenance, security and troubleshooting.

Pre-requisites: A+ (or equivalent knowledge)

Project+ Certification

CompTIA Project+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral certification that covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Project+ certification.

Pre-requisites: None

Security+ Certification

The course covered security concepts including access control, authentication, intrusion detection, malicious code, cryptography, physical security, disaster recovery, policies and procedures. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Pre-requisites: Network+ Certification or equivalent knowledge

Cisco Cerified short course

SUN Certified short course

Cisco Certified Network Associate

This is the most popular of all Cisco career certifications. This program develops a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks and improve network performance and security. The course covers the skills required to undertake the CCNA exam.

Pre-requisites: A+ and Network+ (or equivalent knowledge)

SUN Certified Java Developer

The Java Developer program is an ideal skills enhancement solution for any webmaster, programmer or software developer seeking to extend their existing programming and development skill set. The course provides comprehensive learning across all the major topics from the fundamentals of Object-Oriented programming to advanced Java programming skills and prepares students for the SCJP and SCJD certifications.

Pre-requisites: Object-Oriented programming knowledge

Object-Oriented short course

Object-Oriented Development Program

The Object-Oriented Development program provides an ideal introductory point for the beginner programmer using the Java language. The course provides comprehensive learning from the fundamentals of programming to advanced Java Object-Oriented programming skills and includes training in two other widely used languages: Structured Query Language and Unified Modelling Language.

Pre-requisites: None