VTC Recent Releases

QuickStart! - JavaScript 1.8.5 Tutorials

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

JavaScript is a simple, dynamic, object-orientated programming language. Widely used, its client-side interaction gives JavaScript broad appeal. If you have surfed the net you have seen JavaScript in action. In this VTC QuickStart! course, author Geoff Armstrong takes you through JavaScript step by step. He begins at a beginner level and uses practical examples supported with full source code. Get started now by clicking the movie links below.

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

QuickStart! - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Tutorials

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Photoshop CS6 is the most comprehensive update Adobe has ever offered. In this VTC QuickStart! course we examine the new features in Photoshop CS6 and demonstrate how to use them. Expert photographer Phil Hawkins covers what you need to know to get going quickly: new crop tools, new Content-Aware tools, new darker Interface, Adaptive Wide Angle correction tool, the Mercury Graphics Engine that helps Photoshop run faster, new text tools, new blur gallery, and more. Phil examines each tool in detail and he explains how to use them through demonstrations. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

VMware Workstation 8 Tutorials

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Virtual computing is one of the most exciting and in-demand aspects of Information Technology. From the user's laptop to the back office server, virtual computing is changing the way we think about and utilize our physical machines. VMWare is the industry leader in virtualization technology and product innovation. Workstation 8 is the latest version of the most popular desktop virtualization software available. It provides a mature, stable, and innovative environment for creating and managing virtual machines. It is also the place to begin to introduce yourself to the world of virtual computing and the place to begin your quest to become certified on VMWare's extensive product line. In this VTC course, author Mark Long will introduce you to Workstation 8 and guide you through the process of using Workstation to create, manage, and utilize virtualization on your computer, whether you are using a laptop or a multi-processor server. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Introduction to Oracle 11g Tutorials

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

This VTC course introduces some of the basics of Oracle Database including: installing Oracle on Windows and Linux, Oracle tools, some database modeling, underlying architecture (the files), creating and dropping tables, selecting data, filtering data, sorting data, built-in functions, joining tables, and aggregating with the GROUP BY clause. The course content is not focused on Oracle Certification but it will give you a good start towards coding SQL and will also get you started with basic installation and configuration. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (642-813 SWITCH) Tutorials

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

The Cisco 642-813 exam is one of the three required exams for the Cisco CCNP Certification. Passing this exam in conjunction with the ROUTE and TSHOOT exams will earn you the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification, which is an excellent validation that you are knowledgeable about the most current Cisco software and best practices. This VTC course covers the requirements for the SWITCH exam and should prepare you to pass this exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Substance Designer 2.1 Tutorials

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

FileMaker Pro 12: Beginner Tutorials

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

This course is currently in production and is soon to be released. You may review the available videos now.

FileMaker Server 12 Tutorials

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

This course is currently in production and is soon to be released. You may review the available videos now.

QuickStart! - FileMaker Go 12 Tutorials

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

This course is currently in production and is soon to be released. You may review the available videos now.

QuickStart! - Facebook for Business Tutorials

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

QuickStart! Facebook for Business gives you all you need to know to create a Facebook presence for your business. In this VTC course, you will learn how to create, customize, and administrate a page. Author Brian White will also show you how to make posts, interact with customers, and increase Edge Rank. In addition, the course demonstrates how to incorporate apps and create ads on Facebook. Get started today by clicking the movie links below!

Camtasia Studio 7 and Snagit 10 Tutorials

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

This VTC course introduces you to Techsmith's two programs: Camtasia Studio 7 and Snagit 10. Author Mark Struthers will first demonstrate how to use Camtasia Studio before moving on to Snagit so that you understand how both programs complement each other when creating screen recording videos. Additionally, you will see two mini Camtasia projects that illustrate how you can create educational resources for the classroom. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Avid Pro Tools 10 Tutorials

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

VTC's Avid Pro Tools 10 course introduces the new features in this latest release of the audio recording and music production powerhouse. From clip gain and disk caching to new plug-ins and workflows, this version of ProTools is both powerful and exciting. Sam McGuire covers these new features and also explores many of the traditional features using real world examples and practical demonstrations. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, you will find this course both insightful and entertaining. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Microsoft C# 2010 Tutorials

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

C# is the Microsoft flagship programming language. It is a simple, powerful, type-safe, and object-oriented language. The many innovations of C# enable rapid application development while retaining the expressiveness and elegance of C-style languages. Since its introduction in the early 2000s as a competitor to Java, C# has steadily developed a very strong identity and is outpacing all competitors as a platform for mission critical applications. In this VTC course, author Mark Long will teach you how to program with C#. He will explain the language's features, quirks, and functionalities in a way that is easy to follow and understand. From simple variable declaration to understanding delegates and events, you'll learn a lot about developing with C#. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Concept to 3D Art for the Game Designer Tutorials

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

In this VTC course, you will learn about the pre-production process behind creating concept art for a video game character. It starts with understanding a character's background. From there, you will proceed to concept sketching and painting, and finally to preparing a finished concept presentation model in 3D. Professional illustrator, television animation art director, and writer Dwayne Ferguson takes you through an in-depth look at the creative process of character design from 2D to 3D. To begin learning today, click on the movie links below.

Planning a Successful Website Tutorials

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

Having your own website is vital for any business or organization, but there's a lot to know about building and maintaining a successful site. Much of that requires specialized knowledge, which makes it difficult for the average person to know if it has been done right. Whether you're trying to build your own site or hiring others to do it, this course will help you understand the basics of everything from getting a hosting account to integrating your site with social media. You won't need to know HTML or what a Cascading Style Sheet is, but by the end of the course you'll have enough knowledge about all aspects of websites to know whether you or the people you hire are on the right track. Even if you already have a site, this course will help you to understand what is or is not working well on that site and to see what can be done to make it better. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

QuickStart! - Managing Financial Data in Excel Tutorials

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Microsoft Excel provides an excellent means to track personal and business expenses that will later be recorded on tax forms or reimbursement reports. This practical VTC QuickStart! course, led by long-time budget and organizational tutor Robert Ekblaw, contains step-by-step instructional videos to help anyone create Excel spreadsheets to make tracking their financial expenses quick and easy. Sample files are also included to help get you started.

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

Adobe Premiere Elements 10 and Photoshop Elements 10 Tutorials

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

In this VTC course, author Mark Struthers tackles Adobe's combined package of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements which is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital photography and video editing software. Additionally, in parallel, the ancillary program Elements Organizer is studied too. Users will be shown how to make the important initial set up to all three programs before exploring how Elements Organizer binds the distinct elements together through its options to tag and rate both videos and photos. Using the premise of creating a finished movie project of the early years of family members, users will be shown first how to get the best from Photoshop Elements before moving on to using Premiere Elements. Parallel techniques that crossover between Photoshop and Premiere, such as using creative and corrective filters, are explored to help the user get the most from each program. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

PostgreSQL Tutorials

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

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.

jQuery Mobile Framework Tutorials

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

jQuery Mobile is a flexible jQuery/HTML5/CSS3-based 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 learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Tutorials

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Office for Mac 2011 is a powerful update of the widely used productivity suite. Mac users now have access to a slew of updated features which are designed to simplify workflow while still maintaining the incredible strength of inter-application collaboration. This VTC course explores the 2011 update through a detail driven approach and with the help of practical examples. All of the major applications in Office are covered, along with several of the lesser profile utilities. Office may be constantly changing, but that doesn't mean you need to be left behind! Jump on board with Sam McGuire and get the very most out of the tools you use on a daily basis. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.