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QuickStart! - Facebook for Business
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!
Why Facebook
Creating a Business Page
Anatomy of a Page
Administrating Your Page pt. 1
Administrating Your Page pt. 2
Administrating Your Page pt. 3
Creating a Vanity URL
Creating a Cover / Profile pt. 1
Creating a Cover / Profile pt. 2
Creating a Cover / Profile pt. 3
Managing the Timeline pt. 1
Managing the Timeline pt. 2
Building Your Community
The Front Porch
Adding Posts / Links
Adding Images
Creating an Album
Creating a Poll
Adding Video
Expanding Your Presence pt. 1
Expanding Your Presence pt. 2
Expanding Your Presence pt. 3
Edge Rank
Apps and Ads
Introduction to Apps
Apps Overview
Static HTML
Shop Tab pt. 1
Shop Tab pt. 2
Facebook Ads pt. 1
Facebook Ads pt. 2
Facebook Ads pt. 3
Facebook Ads pt. 4
Facebook Ads pt. 5
Facebook Ads pt. 6
With over 200,000 users, Facebook has become the dominant social networking platform. This course, taught by developer, teacher, and author Jesse Feiler, covers the ins and outs of developing your own Facebook apps using the Facebook API. You’ll see how to register your app to receive the necessary development and run-time keys from Facebook and how to set up your app on your own web server so that it can interact with Facebook. Ins and outs of news feeds, invitations, and interaction with Facebook user profiles are all covered. You’ll also see how to interact with your own database to merge Facebook data with your app’s data. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Introducing the Facebook Technologies
Introducing REST
PHP for Facebook
Facebook Technologies: Proprietary
Using the FBML Test Console
Exploring FBML Syntax
Using FB:pronoun
Using FB:name
Using FBML Controls
FBML for Controls & Interface Objects
Creating a Share Button
Using the Facebook API
Getting Started as a Developer
Using the Developer Application
Setting Basic Parameters for the App
Setting Authorization & Canvas
Creating Your First Application
Installing the PHP Libraries
Creating Your App File
Uploading & Testing
Making it Facebook: Dashboard & Tabs
Extending the File Structure
Revising the Sample App
Adding the Facebook Dashboard
Using PHP & heredoc
Adding Facebook Tabs
Integration Points Greetings & Invitations
Using Integration Points
Setting Up Two-Column Layouts
Setting Up a Discussion Board
Greeting People by Name
Greeting Unlogged-In Users
Sending Invitations
Using the Multi-Friend Selector
The Condensed Multi-Friend Selector
Using Other Invitations
Excluding App Users
Adding Data to a Facebook App
Working with Data Overview
Creating the Facebook Input Form
Adding a Pop-up Dialog & Form Fields
Receiving the Data
Setting Up the Database
Adding a Record from the Form Data
Checking for Errors & Verifying the Add
Redirecting to My Picks
Doing the Add to My Picks
Finishing the Add to My Picks
Displaying Data
Display Overview
Display Architecture Overview pt. 1
Display Architecture Overview pt. 2
Retrieving the Data
Looking at the Code
Paginating & Displaying One Pick
Doing the Pick Display
Paginating Results pt. 1
Paginating Results pt. 2
Using News Feeds
Introducing News Feeds & Templates
Creating a One-Line Story
Creating a Short Story
Adding the News Feed to the Sample App
Writing the Add_Pick Code
Testing the Add
Increasing Your App Interactivity
Overview
Sharing & Letting Friends Know
The Share Button & Reporting
Maintaining My Picks: Interface
Maintaining My Picks: Database
Writing the Code
Add News Feed Updates: Templates pt. 1
Add News Feed Updates: Templates pt. 2
Add News Feed Updates: Code
Using the Templates: Add/Remove
Using the Templates: MyPicks
Using More Integration Points
Integration Point Overview
Using the Application Directory
Using an App Page
Updating Your App Page
Adding Tabs to the Profile
Adding to the Profile App Info/User
Adding to the Profile App Info/Code
Course Summary
Course Summary
Credits
About the Author
MasterClass
! - Protecting Yourself On The Internet
The Internet and the World Wide Web are full of malicious people who use technology to perpetrate a wide variety of crimes against others. Identity theft, phishing scams and other fraud, cyber stalking, and even child exploitation are some of the dangers to ordinary Internet users. Veteran VTC author and Internet Security professional Bobby Rogers, will give you the information you need to keep you and your family safe on the Internet. To begin learning, simply click the links.
Scams & Fraud pt. 1
Scams & Fraud pt. 2
Identity Theft pt. 1
Identity Theft pt. 2
Cyber Stalking
Exploitation of Children
Protecting Your Computer
How Data is Taken Off the Computer
How to Protect Data On Your Computer
Demo: Encrypting Your Data
Combating Malware pt. 1
Combating Malware pt. 2
Securing Your Computer
Protecting Yourself
Social Engineering
Phishing & Other Scams pt. 1
Phishing & Other Scams pt. 2
Social Networking
Email & Instant Messaging
Protecting Your Children
Demo: Using Parental Controls Vista
Protecting Your Personal Data
How People Get Your Data Online pt. 1
How People Get Your Data Online pt. 2
Dumpster Diving - The Offline Way
Tracing a Crime - How They Use Your Data
What Can You Do to Protect Your Data
Final Thoughts
Conclusion
Resources to Help Protect Yourself
About the Author
Blogging
Blogging! Although in 1999 there were fewer than 100 weblogs known to be in existence, nowadays one is hard-pressed to miss a blog anywhere on the Internet. In this VTC tutorial, master instructor, Tim Warner, presents a comprehensive introduction to the world of blogging. From the history of blogging, to an overview of relevant terminology, to an in-depth consideration of three major blog-creation services, Warner leaves no stone unturned and focuses his instruction on learners of all ability levels. By the conclusion of these lessons the learner will be fully equipped to enter the blogosphere and join the enlightened league of webloggers! To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Blogging lessons.
Using Blogger Help pt. 1
Using Blogger Help pt. 2
Submitting a Tech Support Request
Configuring Your Blog Settings
Configuring Basic Settings
Configuring Formatting Settings pt. 1
Configuring Formatting Settings pt. 2
Managing Your User Profile
Browsing Other User Profiles
Blog Hosting Options
Hosting Options
Publishing on BlogSpot
Publishing with FTP pt. 1
Publishing with FTP pt. 2
Switching Hosting Options
Creating Posts in Blogger
Using the Post Editor pt. 1
Using the Post Editor pt. 2
Using the Post Editor pt. 3
Creating Hyperlinks in Posts
Managing Draft Posts
Editing/Deleting Posts
Using Mail-to-Blogger
Using the BlogThis Button
Using AudioBlogger
Using Blogger Mobile
Working with Images
Image-Posting Options
Using Hello BloggerBot pt. 1
Using Hello BloggerBot pt. 2
Posting Images by Using Flickr pt. 1
Posting Images by Using Flickr pt. 2
Posting Images by Using Flickr pt. 3
Using the Upload File Button pt. 1
Using the Upload File Button pt. 2
Posting Images by Using HTML
Managing Blog Comments
Configuring Comment Options
Leaving Comments
Viewing Comments
Managing Your Blog Comments
Third-Party Commenting Tools
Managing Blog Archiving
Configuring Archiving Options
Archiving in Action
Searching Blog Archives
Syndicating Your Blog
What are Site Feeds?
Enabling an Atom Site Feed pt. 1
Enabling an Atom Site Feed pt. 2
Enabling an RSS Site Feed pt. 1
Enabling an RSS Site Feed pt. 2
Using RSS Aggregators pt. 1
Using RSS Aggregators pt. 2
Using RSS Aggregators pt. 3
Using RSS Aggregators pt. 4
Getting Indexed pt. 1
Getting Indexed pt. 2
Using Permalinks
Using the BlogSend Address
E-Mail Post Links
Implementing Trackback pt. 1
Implementing Trackback pt. 2
Implementing Trackback pt. 3
Team Blogging
Intro to Team Blogs
Creating a Team Blog pt. 1
Creating a Team Blog pt. 2
Administering a Team Blog
Customizing Blogger
Modifying the Blogger NavBar
Picking a New Template
How Blogger Templates Work
Editing the Template pt. 1
Editing the Template pt. 2
Applying Third-Party Templates pt. 1
Applying Third-Party Templates pt. 2
Creating a Blogroll pt. 1
Creating a Blogroll pt. 2
Using Post Templates
Other Blogging Packages
Differences
Movable Type
WordPress
Radio Userland
Introduction to Movable Type
Touring the Web Site
Downloading the Software
Initial Setup
Installing Movable Type
Editing MT.CFG pt. 1
Editing MT.CFG pt. 2
Uploading Content Files
Setting Permissions
Running Perl Scripts pt. 1
Running Perl Scripts pt. 2
Creating Categories
Creating an Entry pt. 1
Creating an Entry pt. 2
Managing Entries
Managing Comments pt. 1
Managing Comments pt. 2
Introduction to WordPress
Touring the Web Site
Downloading the Software
Initial Requirements
Installing WordPress
Editing wp-config.php
Running install.php
Changing Your Password
Configuring WordPress
General Config pt. 1
General Config pt. 2
Creating Categories
Creating Users pt. 1
Creating Users pt. 2
Using WordPress
Creating a Post pt. 1
Creating a Post pt. 2
Multi-User Posting
Password-Protecting Posts
Managing Posts
Managing Comments pt. 1
Managing Comments pt. 2
Managing Comments pt. 3
Managing Comments pt. 4
Customizing WordPress
Managing the Blogroll
Managing Links
Using Themes pt. 1
Using Themes pt. 2
Using Themes pt. 3
Using Plugins pt. 1
Using Plugins pt. 2
Using Plugins pt. 3
RSS/Atom Syndication pt. 1
RSS/Atom Syndication pt. 2
Due to its reach, power and importance, it is now more important than ever to have a presence on the World Wide Web. In this tutorial, author James Gonzalez uses his Web design expertise and years of training experience to show you how to quickly and easily create basic Web pages and websites using Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash. This is not just a course covering the how of these applications, it also includes the theory needed to understand why and when to use them. At the conclusion of this tutorial, you will know everything needed to design and create attractive, effective Web sites and how to promote them using the top search engines. To being learning, simply click on any of the movie links.
Web Design for the Non-Designer
Establish Focus
Proximity
Consistency
Proportion
Page Lengths
Visual Contrast
Color
Picking Color Schemes
Designing Type
Text Composition
Improving Legibility
Introduction to Typography
Fonts
Style Sheets
Setting Up Your Site
Setting Up Your Site
Overview - Creating Your First Page
Using Blog Software
Word Press
Text Based Pages
Advantages of Text Based Layouts
HTML
Using Text Editors or HTML Editors
Creating a Dreamweaver Site pt. 1
Creating a Dreamweaver Site pt. 2
Dreamweaver Workspace Layout
Creating Pages with Dreamweaver pt. 1
Creating Pages with Dreamweaver pt. 2
Creating Pages with Dreamweaver pt. 3
Formatting with CSS vs. HTML
Graphics-based Pages
Advantages of Graphic Based Pages
Bitmap Graphics
Vector Graphics
Image Compression
GIF Files pt. 1
GIF Files pt. 2
JPEG Files
PNG & Other Files
Using Fireworks to Create Pages
Fireworks Workspace
Fireworks Panels
Creating a Splash Page in Fireworks
Creating a Home Page in Fireworks
Optimizing Graphics in Fireworks
Publishing Fireworks Files
Table Based Pages in Dreamweaver
Page Layouts Using Tables
Setting Table Properties pt. 1
Setting Table Properties pt. 2
Working with Table Cells
Working in Expanded Tables Mode
Layouts Using Nested Tables
CSS Based Pages
Why Use CSS?
Page Layouts Using CSS
Creating Embedded Text Styles
Creating External Style Sheets
Applying Styles
Troubleshooting Style Problems
CSS Positioning Properties pt. 1
CSS Positioning Properties pt. 2
Flash Based Websites
What is Flash?
Advantages & Disadvantages of Flash Pages
The Flash Timeline
Building a Basic Intro Page in Flash pt. 1
Building a Basic Intro Page in Flash pt. 2
Building a Basic Home Page in Flash pt. 1
Building a Basic Home Page in Flash pt. 2
Creating Shape Tween Animations
Creating Motion Tween Animations
Adding Sound to Your Web Pages
Publishing Flash Files
Creating Links
Relative vs. Absolute Links
Writing Relative Paths pt. 1
Writing Relative Paths pt. 2
Tips for Organizing Folders
Tips for Handling External Links
Anchor Tags & Internal Links
Creating Links in Dreamweaver & Fireworks
Creating Links in Flash
Fixing Problems
Avoiding Problems by Staying Organized
Testing for Problems
Debugging Tricks pt. 1
Debugging Tricks pt. 2
Promoting Your Site
Why Search Engines are Important
How Search Engines Work
How Search Engines Rank Web Pages pt. 1
How Search Engines Rank Web Pages pt. 2
Researching Keywords
Applying Keywords on Your Pages
Link Strategies
Wrap Up
Where to Learn More
Course Conclusion
About Your Instructor
Adobe Dreamweaver® CS4 is the industry-leading HTML editor for designing, coding, and developing websites, web pages, and web applications. Dreamweaver’s flexible workspaces, clean HTML code and deep feature set have earned it a reputation as the tool of choice for Web designers and developers. In this course, VTC author, James Gonzalez applies his many years of experience teaching Dreamweaver to provide complete but clear, step-by-step demonstrations on how to use Dreamwaver CS4 to efficiently create attractive and effective web pages and sites. To begin learning Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 today, simply click on one of the movie links.
Laying Out Pages by Drawing AP DIVs
Laying Out Pages with Tables
Laying Out Tables Over a Tracing Image
Laying Out AP DIVs Over a Tracing Image
Creating Pages Using Provided Templates pt. 1
Creating Pages Using Provided Templates pt. 2
Tables
About HTML Tables
Setting Initial Table Properties
Setting Table & Cell Properties in the PI
Easier Table Editing in Expanded Tables
Selecting & Resizing Table Elements
Adding & Removing Rows & Columns
Splitting & Merging Table Cells
Copying / Pasting / Deleting Cells
Nesting Tables
Table Formatting Precedence
Text
Adding & Cleaning up Text
Formatting / Finding / Spell Checking Text
Working with Text Paragraphs
Working with Lists
Adding Special Characters
Inserting Media
Image File Formats
Inserting Images
Setting Image Properties pt. 1
Setting Image Properties pt. 2
Editing with External Image Editors
Optimizing Images in Fireworks
Creating Image Rollovers
Creating Navigation Bars
Integrating Interactive Fireworks Content
Inserting Content Created in Flash
Using Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver
What is CSS?
Why Use CSS?
CSS Selectors
Creating Your First Styles
Creating an External Style Sheet
Applying Class Styles
Applying the Other Styles
Organizing & Maintaining Style Sheets
CSS Styles Panel
Setting CSS Properties pt. 1
Setting CSS Properties pt. 2
Setting CSS Properties pt. 3
Checking for Cross-Browser CSS Problems
CSS-based Layouts
About CSS Layouts
About AP DIV Elements
HTML Code for AP Div Elements
Working with Div Tags
Positioning Properties
Links
About Pathnames
How Relative Paths Work
Document vs. Site Root-Relative Paths pt. 1
Document vs. Site Root-Relative Paths pt. 2
Linking to Files
Linking to Specific Locations in a Document
E-Mail Links
Checking & Testing Links
Updating Links Automatically
Creating Forms
About Client-Side Forms
Creating an HTML Form
Inserting Form Objects
A Survey of Form Objects pt. 1
A Survey of Form Objects pt. 2
Validating Form Data
About Behaviors
Applying Behaviors / Check Plug-in
The Open Browser Window Behavior
The Hide / Show Elements Behavior pt. 1
The Hide / Show Elements Behavior pt. 2
About Spry Widgets
Inserting a Spry Menu Bar
Inserting Spry Effects pt. 1
Inserting Spry Effects pt. 2
Site Management
Setting up the Site Cache
Checking Links
Synchronizing Local & Remote Files pt. 1
Synchronizing Local & Remote Files pt. 2
Checking In & Checking Out Files
Checking & Improving Content Accessibility
Extending Dreamweaver
About Dreamweaver Extensions
Finding Extensions at Dreamweaver Exchange
The Adobe Extension Manager
This course provides a user with the fundamentals of analyzing, designing and building an E-Commerce website. The course is taught from the viewpoint of a web developer working with a small business client and covers such topics as proposals, contracts, site design, marketing, financial and security considerations, shopping cart technology, billing, order processing, shipping, confirmation and much more. From beginning concepts to final site setup, this course is essential for anyone wanting to build an E-Commerce website. Work Files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Introduction to E-Commerce lessons.
Past and Future Customer Purchases
Customer Expectations of the E-commerce Site
Supporting an Internet Sales Channel
Supporting Internet Customers
Justification and Challenges for E-commerce With This Client
Choosing the Type of E-commerce
Hosted Stores
Shrink-wrapped E-commerce Plugins
Enterprise E-commerce Server Software
Custom E-commerce Development
Application Programming Language Choices
Contracts and Specifications
Specifications: Before or After the Contract?
Estimating Timelines for E-commerce Sites
Proposal to Callalily
Sample Contract and Possible Issues
Specifications: Design and Content
Specifications: E-commerce Functionality
Site Planning and Flow Diagrams
Location, Location, Location
Mapping Product Browse and Search
Mapping Purchase Flow
Site Map and Navigation Elements
Design
Colors, Logo, and Look and Feel
Home Page Elements and Layout
Product Search Results
Product Detail View
Administration Area Home Page
Using Design to Reinforce Credibility
Three Comps for Client Review
CFML Mock-up
CFML Mock-up: Images
CFML Mock-up: CSS Part 1
CFML Mock-up: CSS Part 2
CFML Mock-up CSS Part 3
Header and Footer Files
Financial and Security Decisions
Payment Processing Overview
Credit Card Options
Live Credit Card Processing
PayPal
Accepting Checks Online
Making the Transaction Secure
Other Security
Sales Tax and S&H Charges
Charging Sales Tax
Charging for Shipping
Shipping Charge Options
Other Shipping Questions
Drop Shipping
Charging Handling Fees
Data Elements and Integration
The Chasm Between Inventory and E-commerce
Data in Two Databases
Exporting and Importing E-commerce Data
Data Storage Requirements
Maintaining Records and Proving Sales Approval
Data Structure
Choosing the Database
Basic Table Schema
Reviewing the Products Table
Reviewing the Contacts Table
Reviewing the Orders Table
Reviewing Order_Lines and Order_Shipping
Table Relationships
Development
Coping With Statelessness
Development Methodologies
Directory Structure and store.cfm Router
Add Item to Cart Part 1
Add Item to Cart Part 2
Add Item to Cart Part 3
Shopping Cart View
Cart Router Template
Cart View Part 1
Cart View Part 2
Cart View Part 3
Cart View Part 4
Change, Delete, and Product Detail
Add Item Count To Navigation
Checkout Billing
Checkout Billing Part 1
Checkout Billing Part 2
Checkout Billing Part 3
Checkout Billing Part 4
Validate Billing Information
Checkout Shipping
Checkout Shipping Part 1
Checkout Shipping Part 2
Checkout Shipping Part 3
Validate Shipping and Sales Tax
Order Summary
Order Summary Part 1
Order Summary Part 2
Confirm Order
Order Processing
Process Payment Part 1
Process Payment Part 2
Finish Processing Part 1
Finish Processing Part 2
The Internet provides a tremendous opportunity to reach potential customers on a worldwide level, faster and easier than has ever been possible before. There are over 390 million people online throughout the world today, and this number is growing larger every day at an unprecedented rate. With this many people online, it's no surprise that the amount of search engine traffic throughout the world is staggering. The choices offered online, in terms of quantity and quality of websites, is also tremendous. It's easy to get lost in the crowd and many new websites have failed because of poor search engine optimization.
VTC Author James Gonzalez is here to help you rise above the web noise and get noticed. From keyword placement to the best utilization of code, learn important tips you must know as well as common mistakes you must avoid, to be noticed on the web. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Search Engine Optimization movie links.
Overview
Choosing Effective Names
Registering Domain Names
Using Multiple Domain Names
Set Up & Link Multiple Domain Names
Choosing Target Keywords
Keyword Research
Keyword Phrases vs. Single Words
Analyzing the Competition for Keywords
Refining Your Keywords
Wordtracker
Other Tools to Aid in Keyword Work
Keyword Placement
Designing Search Engine Friendly Pages
Titles
Meta Description Tags
Meta Keyword Tags
Page Content: Headings
Page Graphics & ALT Tags
Text Content
Strategies Designing Your Page Content
Links
Site Map Pages
Common Page Content Mistakes
Invisible Navigation Systems
Link Popularity/Page Importance & Reputation
Importance of Links
Link Popularity
Page Reputation
Page Importance
Strategies for Getting Good Links Pt.1
Strategies for Getting Good Links Pt.2
Links that can Work Against You
Guide for Improving Links
Optimization Tricks
Keyword Spamming
Invisible Text
Images
Redirect Pages
Comments/Bait & Switch
Cloaking
Information Pages
Hidden Links
Specific Strategies
Google
Google Page Construction Tips
Yahoo
Yahoo/Overture Site Match Xchange
Overture
Overture Listing Choices
AskJeeves/Teoma
Open Directory Project (ODP)
Tips for getting listed in the ODP
MSN
Looksmart
LookSmart Optimization Tips
Essentials of Getting Your Site Listed
Recommended Submission Order
Submitting to Google
Submitting to Yahoo Search Engine
Submitting to Directories
Submitting to Yahoo Directory
Submitting to ODP Directory
Submitting to AskJeeves
Search Engine Optimization Tools
Optimization Resources: Search Sites
Optimization Resources: Web Sites
Wordtracker
Tools for Checking Site Rankings
Keyword Density Analyzers
Link Optimizers Optilink
With more than 250 million North American users now on the Internet and more than 1.6 billion worldwide, it’s wonder that HTML has stayed the course as the most popular web programming language. In addition, the skills learned in the study of HTML are fundamental to more advanced programming technologies such as JavaScript, PHP, Flash ActionScript and many others. This course covers all the important features of HTML 4 and HTML 5, and includes an introduction to styling web documents using CSS. The working scripts and step-by-step examples found here will have you quickly creating the kind of web content demanded by today’s web sites. With the help of the instruction in this course, you will quickly be adding text, links, images, sounds, and videos to your web pages and expertly formatting everything using the latest and most powerful CSS techniques. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Paragraph vs. Line Breaks
Bold & Italic
Superscript & Subscript
Preformatted Text
Rules & Blockqoutes
Abbreviations & Acronyms
CSS Text Properties
Color & Images
Color on the Web
Color Schemes
Creating & Naming Graphics
Image Resolution
Image File Formats
Getting Images to Load Faster
Background Images & Color
Image Maps
The IMG Tag
IMG Tag Attributes
Links
The Anchor Element
Absolute vs. Relative Links
Writing Relative Links
File Structure & Linking Tips
HREF & Target Attributes
Internal Links & the Name Attribute
Changing Link Colors
Intro to Forms
Input Fields
Radio Buttons
Checkboxes
Dropdown & Selection Lists
Large Text Input
File & Hidden Fields
Submit & Reset Buttons
Image & General Buttons
Making Forms Easier to Use
Organizing Forms using Fieldset
Tips for Formatting Forms
Processing Form Data
Style Sheets
What is CSS & Why Use It
Style Syntax & Structure
Writing & Applying Your First Styles
Intro to Selectors
Base/Tag Selector
The Class Selector
The ID Selector
Context Selectors
When to Use ID or Class
The Box Model
The Div Tag
Child Divs
Width & Height
Margin
Padding
Borders
Formatting Text
Why Text Formatting is Important
Choosing Fonts
Browser-Safe Fonts
Font Size
Applying Styles to Text
Setting Line Height
Letter Spacing (Kerning)
Other Font Properties
Tips for Improving Text Legibility
Styling Lists / Colors / Images
Styling Lists with CSS
CSS Background Color
CSS Background Images
Setting Image Opacity
What is HTML 5?
HTML 4 vs. HTML 5
New HTML5 Structural Elements
The Article / Section / NavElements
Aside / Figure / Legend Elements
Video & Audio Elements
Playing Video & Audio
Controlling Media Playback
The Canvas Element
Additional HTML 5 APIs
Where You Can Use HTML 5
Easing the Transition from XHTML
Advanced Topics
XML
Adding Multimedia
Multimedia Players & Platforms
JavaScript
Dynamic HTML
AJAX
Publishing your Web Site
Understanding Web Page Publishing
Site Setup & File Transfer
Site Management & Organization
Site Troubleshooting Tips
Promoting Your Sites pt. 1
Promoting Your Sites pt. 2
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide is a set of guidelines and best practices put together by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also the focus of the most widely recognized project management certification available: the Project Management Professional credential. This VTC course is part one of a four part series meant to provide users with a thorough understanding of the PMBOK Guide and complete preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) exam. This course will provide users with a high-level overview of the entire PMBOK Guide and will set the foundation for the courses that follow. Users will gain an understanding of the project life cycle and project phases as managed by the PMBOK Guide's project management processes. Work Files are included. To begin learning PMBOK - Part 1, simply click on one of the movie links.
Program Management
Portfolio Management
Program Management Office
Project Management Framework Basics
Project Management Skill Set
Application Area / Standards & Regulations
General Management & Interpersonal Skills
The Project Environment
Exam Practice Review
Organizational Structures
Organizational Structure Overview
Functional pt. 1
Functional pt. 2
Projectized
Matrix pt. 1
Matrix pt. 2
Matrix pt. 3
Exam Practice Review
Project Life Cycle
Project Life Cycle Overview
Project Phases
Project Life Cycle Terms
Project Life Cycle Trends
Product vs. Project Life Cycle
Exam Practice Review
Processes
Ingredients for a Successful Project
Process Groups Overview
Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
Process Flow & Summary
Initiating Process Group
Introduction to Process Review
Objectives
Processes
Process Group Flow
Planning Process Group
Objectives
Processes pt. 1
Processes pt. 2
Processes pt. 3
Processes pt. 4
Processes pt. 5
Processes pt. 6
Processes pt. 7
Processes pt. 8
Processes pt. 9
Process Group Flow
Executing Process Group
Objectives
Processes pt. 1
Processes pt. 2
Processes pt. 3
Process Group Flow
Monitoring & Controlling Process Group
Objectives
Processes pt. 1
Processes pt. 2
Processes pt. 3
Processes pt. 4
Processes pt. 5
Process Group Flow
Closing Process Group
Objectives
Processes
Process Group Flow
Putting the Processes Together
Process Interactions
Practice Exam Review pt. 1
Practice Exam Review pt. 2
Knowledge Area Overview
The Knowledge Areas
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Human Resources Management
Project Communications Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Major Project Documents
Social & Professional Responsibility (PMP)
Overview
Integrity
Professional Responsibility
Culture Shock
Stakeholders
Exam Practice Review
Course Summary
Review of Terms pt. 1
Review of Terms pt. 2
Review of Terms pt. 3
Review of Terms pt. 4
Course Review
With over 200,000 users, Facebook has become the dominant social networking platform. This course, taught by developer, teacher, and author Jesse Feiler, covers the ins and outs of developing your own Facebook apps using the Facebook API. You’ll see how to register your app to receive the necessary development and run-time keys from Facebook and how to set up your app on your own web server so that it can interact with Facebook. Ins and outs of news feeds, invitations, and interaction with Facebook user profiles are all covered. You’ll also see how to interact with your own database to merge Facebook data with your app’s data. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Introducing the Facebook Technologies
Introducing REST
PHP for Facebook
Facebook Technologies: Proprietary
Using the FBML Test Console
Exploring FBML Syntax
Using FB:pronoun
Using FB:name
Using FBML Controls
FBML for Controls & Interface Objects
Creating a Share Button
Using the Facebook API
Getting Started as a Developer
Using the Developer Application
Setting Basic Parameters for the App
Setting Authorization & Canvas
Creating Your First Application
Installing the PHP Libraries
Creating Your App File
Uploading & Testing
Making it Facebook: Dashboard & Tabs
Extending the File Structure
Revising the Sample App
Adding the Facebook Dashboard
Using PHP & heredoc
Adding Facebook Tabs
Integration Points Greetings & Invitations
Using Integration Points
Setting Up Two-Column Layouts
Setting Up a Discussion Board
Greeting People by Name
Greeting Unlogged-In Users
Sending Invitations
Using the Multi-Friend Selector
The Condensed Multi-Friend Selector
Using Other Invitations
Excluding App Users
Adding Data to a Facebook App
Working with Data Overview
Creating the Facebook Input Form
Adding a Pop-up Dialog & Form Fields
Receiving the Data
Setting Up the Database
Adding a Record from the Form Data
Checking for Errors & Verifying the Add
Redirecting to My Picks
Doing the Add to My Picks
Finishing the Add to My Picks
Displaying Data
Display Overview
Display Architecture Overview pt. 1
Display Architecture Overview pt. 2
Retrieving the Data
Looking at the Code
Paginating & Displaying One Pick
Doing the Pick Display
Paginating Results pt. 1
Paginating Results pt. 2
Using News Feeds
Introducing News Feeds & Templates
Creating a One-Line Story
Creating a Short Story
Adding the News Feed to the Sample App
Writing the Add_Pick Code
Testing the Add
Increasing Your App Interactivity
Overview
Sharing & Letting Friends Know
The Share Button & Reporting
Maintaining My Picks: Interface
Maintaining My Picks: Database
Writing the Code
Add News Feed Updates: Templates pt. 1
Add News Feed Updates: Templates pt. 2
Add News Feed Updates: Code
Using the Templates: Add/Remove
Using the Templates: MyPicks
Using More Integration Points
Integration Point Overview
Using the Application Directory
Using an App Page
Updating Your App Page
Adding Tabs to the Profile
Adding to the Profile App Info/User
Adding to the Profile App Info/Code
Microsoft Access 2007 helps you effectively track, report, and share information in a manageable environment. With a library of pre-built tracking applications (database solutions) and the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, Access 2007 does not require deep database knowledge or programming skills. In this VTC course, Author / IT Instructor, Tim Warner introduces users to database design concepts while assisting them in becoming proficient with building and maintaining an Access 2007 database. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Access 2007 links.
Leveraging Data Import
Importing from Text pt. 1
Importing from Text pt. 2
Importing from Excel
Importing from XML
Importing from Outlook
Importing from Access
Exporting Data
Exporting to Text
Exporting to Excel
Exporting to XML
Exporting to Word
Exporting to Access
Modifying Table Design
Renaming Tables
Dropping Tables
Managing Fields pt. 1
Managing Fields pt. 2
Managing Fields pt. 3
Using Undo and Redo
Changing the Primary Key pt. 1
Changing the Primary Key pt. 2
Setting Table Relationships pt. 1
Setting Table Relationships pt. 2
Setting Table Relationships pt. 3
Using the Table Analyzer Wizard
Maintaining Data Integrity
Introduction to Data Types
Managing Data Types pt. 1
Managing Field Data Types pt. 2
Setting Field Length
Using Input Masks pt. 1
Using Input Masks pt. 2
Using Default Values pt. 1
Using Default Values pt. 2
Setting a Validation Rule
Creating a Lookup List pt. 1
Creating a Lookup List pt. 2
Creating a Lookup List pt. 3
Compacting the Database
Backing Up the Database
Using Forms
Understanding Forms
Navigating in Forms
Creating a Form Quickly
Using the Form Wizard
Understanding Form Views
Creating a Blank Form pt. 1
Creating a Blank form pt. 2
Aligning Controls
Sizing Controls
Controlling Data Input
Creating an Option Group pt. 1
Creating an Option Group pt. 2
Formatting a Form
Using AutoFormat
Setting Tab Order
Creating Subforms pt. 1
Creating Subforms pt. 2
Querying Data
Sorting Table Records
Using Basic Filters
Using Filter By Form
Using Advanced Filters
Understanding Queries
Using the Query Wizard
Designing Select Queries
Adding Query Criteria
Designing Parameter Queries
Using Calculated Fields
Designing Action Queries pt. 1
Designing Action Queries pt. 2
Designing Action Queries pt. 3
Generating Totals and Averages
Using Expression Builder
Working with Reports
Understanding Reports
Creating a Report Quickly
Using the Report Wizard
Formatting a Report
Creating a Blank Report pt. 1
Creating a Blank Report pt. 2
Creating a Blank Report pt. 3
Using Queries in Reports
Using Calculated Values
Previewing and Printing a Report
Saving a Report as PDF
Securing and Sharing Data
Password-Protecting Your Database pt. 1
Password-Protecting Your Database pt. 2
Securing Database Code
Distributing Your Database pt. 1
Distributing Your Database pt. 2
Customizing Your Database
Creating a Switchboard pt. 1
Creating a Switchboard pt. 2
Creating a Switchboard pt. 3
Understanding the Navigation Pane
Defining Custom Categories pt. 1
Defining Custom Categories pt. 2
Setting Global Options
Customizing Quick Access pt. 1
Customizing Quick Access pt. 2
Creating a Custom Ribbon
Using Performance Analyzer
Using Database Documenter
Five Cool Access Tips and Tricks
Getting Certified in Access 2007
Great Access 2007 Resources
Microsoft Virtual Labs
Access Ribbon Mapping Workbook
Keyboard Shortcuts
Though Microsoft Excel has been around for many years, Excel 2007 has an entirely new look and feel. Many new features have been added to improve productivity and workflow. In this in-depth VTC course, VTC Author Cheryl Brumbaugh-Duncan explores using Excel to create, manage, and analyze spreadsheet data. Users will learn to develop all the necessary worksheets and workbooks for financial and informational data, for a company that distributes healthy snacks to companies throughout a city. The course steps the participant through the various topics and skills needed to master Excel 2007 and provides a fun project for applying the new knowledge. Work Files are included. To get started learning Microsoft Excel 2007, click on one of the movie links below.
Launching Excel
Planning a Project
Creating a New Workbook
Adding and Deleting Data
Importing Data into Excel
Naming and Saving a Workbook
Managing Multiple Worksheets
Printing a Worksheet pt. 1
Printing a Worksheet pt. 2
Opening and Closing a Workbook
Renaming and Deleting a Workbook
Editing Techniques
Selecting Cells / Rows / Columns
Cut / Copy / Paste
Copy and Paste Special
Editing or Replacing Content in a Cell
Undo / Redo / Repeat Edits
Adjusting Row Height
Adjusting Column Width
Inserting and Deleting Rows / Columns / Cells
Merging and Splitting Cells
Clearing a Cell
Finding and Replacing Data
Using AutoFill
Customizing Excel 2007
Customizing the Excel Workspace
Splitting the Screen
Freezing and Locking Cells
Hiding and Showing Rows / Columns / Sheets
Using Different Views
Arranging Multiple Workbooks
Displaying Gridlines and Headings
Setting a Trusted Location
Using Excel Options
Changing the Appearance of a Worksheet
Formatting Options in the Ribbon
Formatting Text
Formatting Numbers
Adding Borders
Adding Fill Colors and Patterns
Using the Format Painter
Using Cell Styles
Using Document Themes
Using Wrap Text
AutoCorrect
Setting Page Layout Options
Adding Headers and Footers
Setting Page Breaks
Using Templates
Using Conditional Formatting
Working with Formulas
Using Formulas
Formula Writing Made Easy
Creating Simple Formulas
Order of Operations
Creating Formulas with Operators and Cell References
Understanding Cell References
Calculating Totals with AutoSum
Common Functions
Creating Formulas with Functions
Creating Formulas with Nested Functions
Creating and Managing Names
Creating Formulas with Names
Displaying and Printing Formulas
Error Checking
Common Errors When Creating Formulas
Managing Data
Overview of Excel Data Handling Tools
Creating an Excel Table
Sorting an Excel Table
Filtering an Excel Table
Formatting Excel Table Data
Working with Excel Table Rows and Columns
Displaying and Calculating Table Data Totals
Using Structured References
Validating Data
Linking Data Between Worksheets
Linking Data Between Multiple Workbooks
Exporting Data
Charts and Graphics
Overview of Charts and Excel
Understanding Chart Types
Creating a Chart
Changing the Chart Type of an Existing Chart
Moving and Deleting a Chart
Changing the Charted Data
Editing Charts
Formatting a Chart - Design Tab
Formatting a Chart - Layout Tab
Formatting a Chart - Format Tab
Creating a Chart Template
Applying a Chart Template
Importing Graphics into Excel
Modifying Imported Images
Excel 2007 Plays Well with Others
Overview of Sharing and Collaborating
Excel and Other Office Applications
Using the Office Clipboard
Creating PDF Files
Opening and Saving Files in Other Formats
Excel and Databases
Using Queries
Using with a Document Management Server
Publishing an Excel Worksheet
Excel XML Files
Wrap Up
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 is one of the most robust upgrades in years. With its easy to use interface and advanced set of creative tools, users will be able to create everything from simple sales presentations to full-blown multimedia productions. In this VTC course, author and noted expert John Kuhlman, takes users through the many new features of this essential presentation tool, including the integration with other Microsoft Office Applications. Work Files are included. To get started, simply click on one of the movie links.
Entering Text on a Slide
Managing Text Overflow
Formatting Text
Importing Text
Using Spell Checker
Working with Bullets and Numbering
Creating Titles
Creating Slide Content
Using Speaker Notes
Working with Graphics
Working with SmartArt Graphics
Working with WordArt
Inserting a Photo
Resizing and Rotating a photo
Formatting a Photo
Working with Clip Art
Formatting Clip Art
Working with Tables and Charts
Inserting a Table
Entering Table Data
Formatting Tables
Inserting a Word or Excel Chart
Inserting a Chart
Entering Chart Data
Formatting Charts
Inserting a Word or Excel Chart
Drawing Shapes
Inserting Shapes
Drawing Shapes
Using 3D Effects
Working with Fill & Line Color
Aligning and Grouping Shapes pt. 1
Aligning and Grouping Shapes pt. 2
Drawing a Curve
Using Quick Styles
Using Action Buttons
Creating Custom Themes and Quick Styles
Using Theme Colors
Modifying Theme Fonts
Working with Theme Effects
Editing a Theme Master
Creating a Background
Applying Quick Styles
Editing a Quick Style
Working with Multimedia
Using Multimedia on Slides
Inserting Movies
Managing Movie Action
Inserting Audio Clips
Managing Audio Playback
Using CD Music
Working with Hyperlinks
Applying Transitions and Animations
Understanding Transitions
Applying a Transition to a Slide pt. 1
Applying a Transition to a Slide pt. 2
Using Animation
Applying Animation to Text
Applying Animation to an Object
Animating a SmartArt Graphic
Creating a Custom Animation
Preparing Your Final Presentation
Sorting Slides
Rehearsing a Show
Using Hidden Slides
Creating Custom Shows
Printing Audience Handouts and Speaker Notes
Delivering Your Presentation
Keyboard Shortcuts for Moving Between Slides
Using Pointers and Annotations
Saving for the Web
Setting Security Options
Tips and Tricks
Putting it All Together pt. 1
Putting it All Together pt. 2
Putting it All Together pt. 3
Putting it All Together pt. 4
Putting it All Together pt. 5
Putting it All Together pt. 6
Putting it All Together pt. 7
Top Five Ways to Kill Your Presentation
