VTC Recent Releases

HTML5 + CSS3 Responsive Web Design Tutorials

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

Leap into the world of adaptive web design with HTML5 & CSS3 Responsive Web Design! With Geoff Blake as your guide, you'll learn how to build wireframe responsive designs in Adobe Illustrator, apply design and graphics to them in Photoshop, and then rebuild the designs in code. Discover the power of CSS3's media queries to target various devices and resolutions, including mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers. Learn how to extract Photoshop content for use in your designs, insert it with modern HTML5, and control it with a variety of CSS3 techniques. By the end of this VTC course, you'll have three beautiful designs, each one displaying automatically depending on the device being used to view it. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Avid Media Composer 6 Tutorials

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

Avid Media Composer is the standard when it comes to film and video editing. Version 6.5 brings additional features and power to the post-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 media work files. From importing and capturing to adding effects and finishing, this course is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Media Composer. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Mobile Game Development with Flash CS6 and ActionScript 3.0 Tutorials

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

This VTC course on Mobile Game Development with Flash CS6 and ActionScript 3.0 is designed to walk you through the basics and provide the building blocks to create your very own mobile games. Author Chad Troftgruben begins with some ActionScript essentials and then demonstrates how to create touch, accelerometer, and gesture controls for mobile applications. Then he'll show you, step by step, how to design and code a game using Flash CS6 and ActionScript 3.0. By the end of the course, you will have a template that you can build upon to create and market your very own mobile games! ActionScript and Flash work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Advanced Ethical Hacking Tutorials

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

This Advanced Ethical Hacking course from VTC will provide direction on tools and techniques for performing ethical hacking (also known as penetration testing). Author Ric Messier will cover Nessus, Nexpose, Nmap, and Metasploit, as well as manual testing techniques. He will also demonstrate Web Application Testing and various tools that will assist in that effort. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

QuickStart! - 3D Printing Tutorials

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

3D printing is quickly becoming a new outlet for 3D enthusiasts everywhere to transform what used to be relegated to the monitor and screen into real, tangible assets. There are many methods for creating 3D prints of your models using a wide range of software; this VTC QuickStart! course will take you through one possible workflow. From sketching, to modeling in modo, to submitting a model to an online service provider, author Dwayne Ferguson will show you how to bring your models to life! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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

Wireless Hacking and Security Tutorials

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

This VTC course delivers an in-depth look at wireless security, demonstrating how IEEE 802.11 wireless attacks are carried out and defended against. Veteran instructor Bobby Rogers first provides a foundation in wireless security technologies before he proceeds with practical demonstrations on securing both clients and network devices. He also demonstrates how to monitor wireless networks, capture wireless traffic, and even crack WEP and WPA keys. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

QuickStart! - VirtualBox Tutorials

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

VirtualBox is an open-source desktop virtualization product maintained by Oracle. VirtualBox is a feature-rich, high-performance product targeted at both home and enterprise users. It brings the power of desktop virtualization to anyone running Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, or Solaris operating systems. This VTC QuickStart! course will teach you the basics of VirtualBox, allowing you to quickly get up and running with your own virtual infrastructure. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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

Adobe Acrobat XI Tutorials

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

In this VTC Adobe Acrobat XI course, you'll be introduced to the latest version of Acrobat and become proficient in handling PDF documents. Author and expert Geoff Blake will teach you to work efficiently within Acrobat by showing you how to customize the interface to suit your needs. He will not only show you how to navigate the tools and panels with ease, he will also demonstrate how to manage pages and files, remove and replace pages, and extract different types of content. Then you will learn how to apply security to your PDFs to protect their contents. Finally, you will discover how to make use of commenting and annotation tools, and how to efficiently manage, import, and export annotation. All this and more awaits in Adobe Acrobat XI! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-465) Tutorials

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 PST

Microsoft's Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 70-465 certification exam is intended for database professionals who design and build database solutions in the organization. They are responsible for the creation of plans and designs for database structure, storage, objects, and servers. They create the plan for the environment in which the database solution runs. The exam is part of Microsoft's MCSE: Data Platform certification track. In this VTC course, author Mark Long walks you through the technologies, terms, and functionalities you need to know to prepare for the 70-465 exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (Exam 70-463) Tutorials

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 PST

Business data analysis becomes more important as the amount of data involved in the analysis grows. This data is in various database management products, spreadsheets, and documents. A data warehouse collects needed data and organizes the data in a form that solves the complexities and performance issues that line-of-business applications present. In this VTC course, author Mark Long walks you through the information you need to get prepared to take Microsoft's 70-463 certification exam: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012. This exam is part of Microsoft's MCSA: SQL Server Certification. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Prince2 - 2013 Foundation and Practitioner Exam Prep Tutorials

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 PST

EVERYTHING, absolutely everything, you need to pass the PRINCE2 foundation and practitioner exams in the new 2013 format are included in this course. VTC gives you APMG approved course materials produced by P2 Accredited Training Organization Logical Model Ltd. Simon Harris, ex-P2 examiner and PM expert, takes you through 22 chapters including question types, exam tricks and tips, places where examiners focus questions, and even a methodical, complete, exhaustive look at the 15 syllabus topics. All the official practice exams and reference aids are included so that you don't need to spend extra money on the official manual. With two hours of free preview movies and an extensive sample work book, you can check what you will get before you buy. AND Simon provides Virtual-Classroom support from Logical Model's Virtual Training Centre! Click here to download the extensive free-sample Work File from this course.

Microsoft Excel 2013 Tutorials

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 PST

This VTC course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to get the most out of Microsoft Excel 2013. You will learn about the Excel interface by working in it. You will create and format worksheets, make calculations, create charts, and use tools to analyze data in meaningful ways. Author Helen Bradley teaches Excel from a business perspective, focusing on tools that maximize productivity and accuracy. She demonstrates how to design worksheets intelligently and then shows you how to check for accuracy to ensure that worksheets return correct results. She also covers automating data entry, testing formulas, and using PivotTables for data analysis. She concludes with a discussion of SkyDrive and the Excel WebApp. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

QuickStart! - Search Engine Optimization 2013 Tutorials

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 PST

This VTC QuickStart! course on Search Engine Optimization is designed to focus on two areas: On-Page and Off-Page Optimization. Author Mark Struthers begins by discussing what SEO is before moving on to evaluating an existing website to gauge what can be done to improve its search engine page rank. Similar sites are also examined to generate ideas for keywords and meta tags that might optimize our site. Internet tools such as Google Toolbar, Google Keyword Tool, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords are discussed prior to looking at sitemaps and other On-Page tags. The course concludes with a look at the emergence of social media as another SEO tool. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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

Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 6 for Desktop and iPad Tutorials

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 PST

Autodesk Sketchbook Pro is now one of the most popular art creation applications on both desktop and mobile devices like the iPad. Used by a wide range of people, from cartoonists and product designers to concept artists and painters, Sketchbook Pro has the tools and speed to make the creative process intuitive and enjoyable. In this VTC course, you will learn how to use the interface, create brushes, customize marking menus, and much more. Author and expert Dwayne Ferguson will not only demonstrate tips that will increase your productivity (such as how to set up your Wacom tablet and stylus to enhance your workflow), but he will also provide several invaluable pointers on letting your imagination go. Get started now and you will be on your way to mastering this amazing application on both the desktop and iPad versions of Sketchbook Pro in no time at all! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links!

Microsoft Outlook 2013 Tutorials

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 PST

Microsoft Outlook remains the email, contact, and calendar application of choice for millions of businesses and over a billion end users worldwide. The 2013 version brings with it some exciting updates: a streamlined interface, integration with social networks such as LinkedIn and Facebook, mail and calendar Peek, and new mailbox cleanup tools. Author Brian Culp serves as your tour guide through these new features and dozens upon dozens more. He takes users from program installation and set up through utilizing Outlook as a complete task and communication management program. Whether you are using it as a stand-alone program or working in a corporate environment with a Microsoft Exchange back-end, this VTC course will show you how to get the most out of Microsoft Outlook 2013. To begin learning today, simply click on the links.

Android Development Using C# and Visual Studio 2012 Tutorials

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 PST

Mobile development has become increasingly important and popular. There are two platforms that own most of the current market share: Android and IOS. Microsoft has not been successful to date in the mobile market, and developers that are comfortable using Microsoft tools may feel left behind. It is possible, however, to create mobile applications for both Android and IOS using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Mono framework. This course will serve as an introduction on how to create applications for Android using Mono and C#. It will cover basic setup, UI development, options for working with data, interfacing with other Android features, like audio, camera and GPS, and publishing the application to Google Play. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Autodesk Maya 2013 Tutorials

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 PST

Autodesk Maya remains the industry standard for creating 3D content-- and with good reason! Maya's robust and expansive toolset includes incredible modeling, UV layout, surfacing, lighting, rigging, animation, dynamics, and rendering tools. In fact, this toolset is so extensive and deep that many game and broadcast studios use Maya exclusively for all of their CG production needs. In this introductory VTC course, we will dive into Maya 2013 and touch on all of the different Maya modules by applying these tools to a series of fun exercises. By the end of the course, you'll know your way around the Maya interface and be ready to begin tackling your own projects from start to finish. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

QuickStart! - Responsive Dreamweaver CS6 Websites Tutorials

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 PST

In today's multimedia website world, the use of responsive website design has exploded in popularity. This VTC QuickStart! course will show you how to create a responsive website using the integrated functions that come with Adobe's Dreamweaver CS6. Author Mark Struthers will cover the issues that are present with a traditional fixed width, non-responsive website. Then he will show you how to create a static website using an extension made by WebAssist that can subsequently be developed when CSS rules and media queries are later applied. The Fluid Grid Layout function within Dreamweaver CS6 is also explored so that experienced Dreamweaver users (who may be new to responsive website design) can use the resulting fluid grid template, populated with assets of their own, to build a fully functioning responsive site. Mark concludes by showing you how to incorporate other extensions made by Project 7. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Tutorials

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 PST

This VTC course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 for creating and making presentations. The course moves from a study of the PowerPoint interface through creating presentations with an eye towards reusing already created content whenever possible. You will learn how to add smart art objects, images, drawings, charts, and a/v content to slides. You will also learn about SkyDrive and the PowerPoint WebApp. There is a focus on using those PowerPoint features that are appropriate to the audience and presentation location. Helen Bradley teaches this course from a business perspective, introducing tools that can be used to ensure that PowerPoint presentations are consistently formatted and easy to update. She covers formatting data in tables, using the photo album tool, working with multimedia objects, and preparing a slide show for presentation. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Microsoft Access 2013 Tutorials

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 PST

Microsoft Access 2013 is the latest version of the number one database application in the world, and this is a big release. Access 2013 brings quite a few changes, all designed to make database applications easier to design and implement. The ability to quickly create Web Applications that run in the user's browser, regardless of which device they use, is one of the major changes in the latest release. In this VTC course, author Mark Long takes you step by step through Access 2013 to quickly get you up to speed on these changes. Access is everywhere, from small one-person businesses up to the largest corporations in the world. It's where most data first gets stored before progressing to SQL Server, cloud delivery, and enterprise data services. Understanding Access is vital to real world database creation/maintenance/design and this course will show you what you need to get there. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.