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		<title>uPy1000 : MicroPython on Linux Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/upy1000.htm</link>
		<description>In this course students will master critical programming topics by creating command-line applications.
Command-line interfaces remain important in todays DevOps as well as in the Cloud -
worlds.
Upon successful completion of the uPy-1000 viewers will be able to write, enhance /
maintain their own software creations. After completing uPy-1000 viewers will not only
have the technical skills required to program Python faster and more effectively, but
participants will also walk away with the insights required to create software for others.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Modern Python: Instant Programmer Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/modern-python-instant-programmer.htm</link>
		<description>The next logical step in learning modern Python is organizing function-filled files into structured class relationships. The &quot;Python with Classes&quot; approach shows how to easily create class signatures and take advantage of Python's dynamic capabilities to reuse and override class members. This supports modern Python developers in building clean, flexible, and highly customizable parent-child software structures.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>React Native Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/react-native.htm</link>
		<description>This VTC Master Class Training will teach you the basics of React Native, how to learn, work, code, as well as how to create your own components, how to style, test, deploy, and much more.
During this training, you will not only learn the basics, and fundamentals of React Native, how to set it up on various operating systems which tools to use, but you will also be building your own applications which you will be able to use in the future or learn from.
Once you have completed this training, you will be ready to take on new challenges with the react native framework.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Flutter Intermediate Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/flutter-intermediate.htm</link>
		<description>This course is designed to build your skills to develop Flutter Mobile Applications.  

In this course, you continue to use Flutter SDK and build Mobile Applications.  You will increase your understanding and expertise using the Flutter SDK and Dart Programming Language.  Flutter is Google's UI toolkit for building beautiful, natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase.   Flutter SDK is an open-source UI software development kit created by Google and it is used to develop applications for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, Google Fuchsia, and the web from a single codebase.  

We will take a look at every component within the Flutter Architecture that makes Flutter so versatile and learn how to leverage this Technology.  We will build and deploy Mobile Apps.  We will take the basic knowledge you have and build upon it to create more advanced Mobile Applications.

We will learn how to implement Mobile Apps using Flutters UI Library based on widgets which are a collection of reusable UI elements such as buttons, text inputs, gestures, that will allow you to create your own Mobile Solutions.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Google Docs Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/google-docs.htm</link>
		<description>Google Docs is a cloud based word processing program available within a vast suite of applications provided by Google. All applications provided are available online anytime, anywhere. With Docs, you can create documents, collaborate with others, utilize time saving templates and install add-ons to extend the Docs application.
The course will begin with the fundamentals of Google Docs. You will learn the basics of creating,editing, printing and downloading a document. In addition, you will learn how to implement styles, sections, a table of contents and work with smart chips. Within Google Docs you will learn how to insert drawings, tables, watermarks and even equations. You will also work with the various tools and the side panel applications Calendar, Keep and Tasks. Most importantly, this course shows you how to work with others within Google applications. Collaboration in Google Docs is easy to set up and access can be restricted with permissions. At the end of the course you will work with templates, which will save you a lot of time and make your work highly efficient. You will also work with add-ons which simply expand the abilities of the Google Docs application.
Google Docs is an extensive program that you can work with to get work done professionally or personally. Work through this course to master Google Docs!</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Adobe XD Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/adobe-xd.htm</link>
		<description>In the fast paced world of software, app, and general tech design, it is difficult to bridge the ever widening gap between design and coding. If you feel like it is harder than ever to get your designs prepared for the impossibly complex next steps of software creation, then Adobe XD is the perfect tool to bring you a level of comfort. XD is above all else a prototyper which relies on your ability to imagine the unimaginable, but it also speaks to the developers who need very specific information. This course teaches you how to create, design, prototype, and successfully navigate the collaborative tools in XD and the Adobe ecosystem. Join instructor Sam McGuire in exploring this amazing application to learn how to make the most of the prototyping process. </description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>A Beginners Guide to Procreate Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/beginners-guide-to-procreate.htm</link>
		<description>Procreate is a design application built from the ground up with professional artists in mind. The app is lightweight, yet contains a lot of power under the hood. This course is for newcomers to the application who are looking to learn the tools, features and some tricks. More specifically, we will cover basic drawing, layers, brushes, masking, actions, adjustments, selecting and more. Then we will take everything we have learned and design a comic page that pops with style. </description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Google Sheets Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/google-sheets.htm</link>
		<description>Google Sheets is a spreadsheet program that is part of the vast suite of applications Google provides, all of which are available online anytime, anywhere. With sheets, you can analyze and organize data, design charts, implement calculations, create macros and collaborate easily with others.
This course will begin with the fundamentals of Google Sheets. You will learn how to navigate the interface, understand the terminology, create basic spreadsheets, format data and manage your files on the Google platform. You will then learn how to utilize numerous formulas and functions along with sorting and filtering your data. With Sheets you will be able to help others understand data through a visual chart. By learning how to work with pivot tables, macros, add ons and templates you can truly master the program. Most importantly, this course will teach you how to easily collaborate with others by sharing files and keeping those files safe by restricting permissions.
Google Sheets is a vast program that can help you both in a professional or personal setting. Work through this course and master Sheets so you can be efficient and effective with data.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Flutter Basic Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/flutter-basic.htm</link>
		<description>This course is designed to introduce you to Flutter SDK.  

In this course, you will be introduced to Flutter SDK and how to build Mobile Applications.  You will learn how to use the Flutter SDK and Dart Programming Language.  Flutter is Google's UI toolkit for building beautiful, natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase.   Flutter SDK is an open-source UI software development kit created by Google and it is used to develop applications for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, Google Fuchsia, and the web from a single codebase.  

We will take a look at every component within the Flutter Architecture that makes Flutter so versatile and learn how to leverage this Technology.  We will build and deploy Mobile Apps. 

We will gain a sound understanding of the Technologies and Concepts involved in the Mobile Ecosystem of the Flutter SDK.

We will learn to Master Concepts and App Implementation to become more proficient in our understanding of Mobile App Development Life Cycle, from Coding to Testing on Emulators for different Mobile Devices.

We will learn how to implement Mobile Apps using Flutters UI Library based on widgets which are a collection of reusable UI elements such as buttons, text inputs, gestures, that will allow you to create your own Mobile Solutions.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Adobe After Effects 2020 Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/adobe-after-effects-2020.htm</link>
		<description>Adobe After Effects 2020 is one of the most advanced motion graphics editing platforms in today's multimedia marketplace. With the latest round of additions to this powerful workhorse come a slew of features which are aimed at creating a more efficient workflow. It has never been easier to create meaningful content for a wide range of destination formats. Your guide Sam McGuire has been working in the media marketplace for over nearly two decades and is able to cut right to the heart of the features you want to use most. Come along on this journey of exploring After Effects.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.5.1) Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/apple-final-cut-pro-10-5-1.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/exam-220-1002.htm</link>
		<description>Comptia's A+ certification is the industry standard for beginning a career in Information Technology. An A+ certified professional is a proven problem solver who can support many of today's core technologies on a wide range of topics including desktop and user support, security, wireless technologies, data management, hardware, and more. The A+ certification is trusted by employers around the world.

Achieving the A+ certification requires passing two exams: the 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam. In this course, 25 year Information Technology veteran Mark Long covers a myriad of topics and technologies to help you get ready for the A+ 220-1002 certification exam.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/exam-220-1001.htm</link>
		<description>Comptia's A+ certification is the industry standard for beginning a career in Information Technology. An A+ certified professional is a proven problem solver who can support many of today's core technologies on a wide range of topics including desktop and user support, security, wireless technologies, data management, hardware, and more. The A+ certification is trusted by employers around the world.

Achieving the A+ certification requires passing two exams: the 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam. In this course, 25 year Information Technology veteran Mark Long covers a myriad of topics and technologies to help you get ready for the A+ 220-1001 certification exam.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Microsoft Excel 2019 Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/ms-excel-2019.htm</link>
		<description>Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application worldwide. Excel is part of the cloud-based suite of applications known as Microsoft 365. Currently the suite holds Office 2019 Applications.  
With Excel you can create files to track budgets, maintain finances,  make sales forecasts, schedules, to do lists, loan amortizations and much more.  

This course will begin with addressing the fundamentals of Excel. You will learn how to work with the interface, understand spreadsheet terminology and access files on a myriad of devices. With Microsoft's usage of a cloud based platform, files can be accessed anywhere, anytime and easily shared with others.

Within the Excel course, you will learn how to format spreadsheets for professional presentation, utilize formulas, functions and charts. Within Excel you will handle large amounts of data and understand how to filter, sort or create pivot tables. You will also work with time saving templates available in the application.  

Microsoft Excel holds numerous tools to fit many needs in any setting. Work through this course and master the spreadsheet application that will help you both personally and professionally.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Adobe Premiere 2020 Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/adobe-premiere-2020.htm</link>
		<description>Adobe Premiere Pro 2020 is one of the most advanced video editing platforms in today's competitive marketplace. With the latest round of additions to this powerful workhorse come a slew of features which are aimed at creating a more efficient workflow. It has never been easier to create meaningful content for a wide range of destination formats. Your guide Sam McGuire has been working in the media marketplace for over nearly two decades and is able to cut right to the heart of the features you want to use most. Come along on this journey of exploring Adobe Premiere 2020.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Corel Painter 2019 Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/corel-painter-2019.htm</link>
		<description>Corel Painter 2019 is the latest update for the powerful and popular 2D painting software, which is used by creative artists in a wide variety of businesses, genres and styles. This training series, taught by long-time illustrator and fine artist Jason Maranto, is designed to quickly familiarize you with the most essential features of this powerful application. Recorded in a in-depth but easy to follow style, this course is packed with professional workflow tips and tricks, and will help you to quickly master Painter 2019. Allowing you to jump directly into creating with confidence and efficiency.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Developing SQL Server 2016 Databases 70-762 Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/exam-70-762.htm</link>
		<description>As competing database platforms experience slow growth or even loss of marketshare, Microsoft's SQL Server 2016 database platform marketshare continues to expand. 

Obtaining certification on the SQL Server 2016 data platform is a great way to get the attention of potential employers or to move to higher levels in your current career.

SQL Server 2016 provides many new and enhanced functionalities that continue to change how database technologies are being used to capture, manage, and deliver data in today's data-centric environment.

You can achieve an MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development certification by passing exams 70-762 which is covered in this course, along with exam 70-761, Querying Data with Transact-SQL, also available from VTC.

In this course, Mark Long brings over 20 years of experience with SQL Server along to help you get acquainted with SQL Server 2016 and help you get prepared to take the 70-762 exam.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Adobe Photoshop for iPad Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/adobe-photoshop-for-ipad.htm</link>
		<description>Photoshop is the most famous photo editor, with a history of innovation and quality. This course is designed to take photographers who have either been longtime Photoshop users or brand new to its use and helps bridge the gap into the brand new Photoshop for iPad. Using a project based methodology to showcase common techniques, instructor Sam McGuire showcases this incredible new mobile version of the ultimate editor.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>FL Studio 20 Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/fl-studio-20.htm</link>
		<description>FL Studio has been one of the most popular music creation tools and is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new special 20th edition. This course showcases the new features, with a special focus on the shocking announcement of a fully ported Mac version.In addition to looking at the new features, we also look at the basics of FL Studio through the lens of actual projects. Other topics include the Mobile Version, vocal tuning / production, and a special series of the 10 steps of getting your project started.Sam McGuire builds on over a decade of using FL Studio and teaching at an Internationally recognized music production program to bring you simple, relevant, and expert level training.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Kotlin Android Development Intermediate Tutorials</title>
		<link>https://www.vtc.com/products/kotlin-android-dev-int.htm</link>
		<description>This course is designed to introduce you to Kotlin an official language on Android.

In this course, you will learn how to Program and Develop with Kotlin which is a Statically typed programming language for modern multiplatform applications 100% interoperable with Java and Android

Using Kotlin for Server-side Development
Kotlin is a great fit for developing server-side applications, allowing to write concise and expressive code while maintaining full compatibility with existing Java-based technology stacks and a smooth learning curve:
Using Kotlin for Android Development

In this course, you will be learning to develop Apps with Kotlin at the Intermediate Level.
We are going to be programming Kotlin based on the concept of &quot;objects&quot;, which may contain data, in the form of fields, often known as attributes; and code, in the form of procedures, often known as methods.
We are going to take a look at Modularity, Functions, and Singletons, and how to use them in Kotlin.

We will demonstrate more implementation of Android Apps with Kotlin.
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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