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New Learning Tree Courses on Windows 8, SQL Server 2012, Objective-C, Python, Agile, Executive Leadership ... and more!
2 New Windows 8 Courses Top of Page
Windows 8 Introduction
As organizations adapt to rapidly shifting computing trends, Windows 8 emerges as the first Microsoft operating system to integrate cloud, virtualization and mobile technologies into the enterprise environment. In this course, you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to more fully realize the benefits of these technologies in order to successfully maintain, manage and support Windows 8. |
Deploying and Managing Windows 8
Managing the deployment of a new operating system can be a time consuming and error prone process. With Windows 8, Microsoft provides a powerful set of deployment and administrative tools that will facilitate a smooth transition to the new operating system. In this course, you gain the fundamental knowledge and skills to evaluate various deployment solutions and provide ongoing management of enterprise systems. |
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Windows Server 8 Introduction
Windows Server 8 is a highly configurable operating system that allows organizations to expand the availability and flexibility of their current framework and reduce costs with both physical and virtual servers. This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to install, configure and support this complex operating system in an enterprise environment. |
Windows Server 8 Administration
The introduction of cloud computing and similar technologies changes the enterprise computing landscape and poses new challenges in server administration. Windows Server 8 provides a strong foundation for addressing existing and new administrative challenges. In this course, you gain the practical hands-on experience to administer, secure and troubleshoot the Windows Server 8 operating system in an enterprise environment. |
5 New SQL Server 2012 and Data Management Courses Top of Page
SQL Server 2012 Comprehensive Introduction
SQL Server 2012 offers a cutting edge platform for enterprise data management, sophisticated development and implementing modern Business Intelligence solutions. SQL Server 2012 extends the features of SQL Server 2008 and improves functionality, performance, scalability and security. This hands-on course provides the foundational knowledge and skills to maximize the benefits of SQL Server, including building databases, retrieving data with Transact-SQL, implementing security and leveraging Business Intelligence services. |
SQL Server 2012 Database Administration
SQL Server 2012 offers a sophisticated platform for enterprise data management. Organizations rely on database administrators who know how to manage their mission-critical databases correctly. This hands-on course provides you with the essential skills you need to install this next generation of SQL Server, create and modify storage structures, back up and recover databases, and manage security. |
Designing an Effective Data Warehouse
Inadequate planning and management of data warehouse projects can lead to failed implementations and dissatisfied stakeholders. A successful data warehousing project involves precise planning and analysis to implement a data store as a basis for the business decision-making process. In this course, you gain the skills needed to develop an effective data warehouse solution. |
SQL Server 2012: DBA Skills Upgrade
SQL Server 2012 includes an extensive array of capabilities for SQL Server administrators. Those migrating from SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005 must upgrade their skills in order to leverage the enhanced feature set. This skills upgrade course provides the knowledge required to effectively take advantage of the new features in SQL Server 2012. You learn to build database availability solutions and exploit the wide range of administrator tools to gain maximum benefit for your organization. |
SQL Server 2012: BI Skills Upgrade
SQL Server 2012 provides the latest advances necessary for administrators and developers to build cutting-edge business intelligence systems and critical reports. In this hands-on course, you gain the skills necessary to take advantage of these new capabilities in SQL Server 2012, which include enhancements in data models, analytical features and self-service reporting. |
4 New Mobile App and Web Development Courses Top of Page
Objective-C Programming Fundamentals
Objective-C is critical to Mac, iPhone and iPad application development. In order to create increasingly powerful and sophisticated software, programmers need to delve into the framework and architecture of Objective-C. Throughout this course, you learn the fundamental programming concepts of Objective-C and the Foundation Framework used to develop code for the Mac OS X and iOS platforms. |
Python Programming
Python is a powerful and flexible object-oriented scripting language that is designed for ease of use and enhanced productivity. Organizations benefit from rapid development cycles, faster time-to-market and lower cost of maintenance. This course provides extensive hands-on experience using Python to develop applications, automate administrative tasks and integrate systems more effectively. |
Building iPhone and iPad Applications: Extended Features
The iPhone and iPad have revolutionized mobile computing with an innovative combination of hardware and software components that empower developers to create rich, multifunctional applications. In this course, you exploit the advanced techniques needed to create compelling, intuitive applications that stand out in a competitive market. |
Designing Web Sites for Mobile Devices
Mobile device Web browsers provide the primary method of Internet access to an exponentially growing number of users. Traditional Web sites designed for desktop browsers do not provide an optimal experience for mobile interaction. In this course, you gain the necessary skills to design and construct a Web site that fully exploits the sophisticated capabilities of Web browsers on mobile devices. |
3 New Cloud Computing/Microsoft Office 365 Courses Top of Page
Deploying Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 enables organizations to take advantage of cloud computing technology, potentially reducing on-premises servers and increasing savings. Office 365 offers anywhere access to both hosted versions of Exchange, SharePoint and Lync, and familiar Office applications. In this course, you learn how to leverage the collaboration and productivity tools of Microsoft Office 365. |
Implementing a Private Cloud Solution
As organizations evaluate cloud computing technologies, many are unwilling to trust the public cloud with their sensitive data. Creating a private cloud solution can allow your organization to exploit the benefits of cloud technologies within its data centers. In this course, you gain the key knowledge and experience required to leverage both on- and off-premises private cloud computing technologies. |
Cloud First: Overview for Government IT Managers
As the world's largest consumer of information technology, the United States government encounters barriers to achieving optimum productivity and efficiency. Cloud computing has the potential to play a major part in addressing these inefficiencies and improving government service delivery. This one-day course provides recent case studies of federal, state and local agencies using cloud computing to reduce costs, increase data center efficiency and create a flexible infrastructure. |
1 New Virtualization Course Top of Page
Troubleshooting VMware vSphere
As organizations increasingly adopt virtualization, they must ensure rapid response time to issues that can affect system availability and cause costly downtime. In this course, you diagnose and correct configuration issues, ensure optimal resource allocation and availability, and apply a series of proven tools and techniques to troubleshoot potential problems. |
1 New Software Engineering Course Top of Page
Agile Testing Strategies
Many organizations embracing Agile face the challenge of balancing accelerated production time with product quality. This has changed role of quality assurance and created challenges in implementing cost-efficient, successful testing activities for many Agile organizations. This course offers experience in applying a professional Agile testing framework that improves product quality while realizing the significant benefits of Agile. |
2 New Executive Leadership Courses Top of Page
Preparing for Executive Leadership
Leaders aspiring to the executive level face many challenges in order to meet the demanding expectations of the organization. This event provides you with immediately applicable tools and a tailored plan for ongoing executive growth. |
Transformational Leadership for Women
The 21st century work world is more complex, diverse and global. This roundtable-style event empowers women to contribute their unique qualities to meet the challenges in this evolving work environment. |
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Systems Integration Project Management
As organizations strive to become more efficient, managers are often called on to lead complex projects that integrate multiple systems, architectures, infrastructures, and organizations involving multiple cross-functional teams, commonly referred to as Systems Integration projects. In this course, you learn how to effectively manage the unique challenges of both integrating these systems and leading the teams involved. |
12 New Industry Certification Courses Top of Page
Preparing for the PMI-ACP Exam
The adoption of Agile methodologies is becoming more prevalent in the business environment. The Project Management Institue is recognizing this growth with the introduction of the new PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACPSM) certification. In this course, you gain the skills necessary to prepare for the PMI-ACPSM credential exam, validating your experience as an Agile practitioner. Through practice exams, workshops and overnight study, you learn essential Agile terminology, tools and principles. |
Certified ScrumMaster
Agile approaches to software development such as the Scrum framework are commonly used to increase flexibility and speed when delivering applications. This Scrum Alliance® certified course taught by Certified Scrum Trainers provides the fundamental essentials needed to prepare you for the Certified ScrumMaster evaluation. In this course, you learn the basics of the Scrum framework, including team roles and activities to ensure that you can be an effective member of a Scrum team. |
Certified Scrum Product Owner
As the Scrum product owner you will need to effectively manage the product backlog and keep the project moving forward with each iteration. This Scrum Alliance® certified course taught by Certified Scrum Trainers provides the knowledge needed to achieve the Certified Scrum Product Owner designation. In this course, you learn the Scrum terminology, practices and principles that enable you to successfully fulfill the role of Scrum product owner. |
Preparing for the IIBA CCBA Certification Exam
The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) has developed the CCBA™ certification to recognize and validate the knowledge and skills of business analysis professionals with at least two and a half years experience. In this intensive exam preparation course, you gain the skills necessary to prepare for the CCBA™ certification exam. Through practice exams and workshops you develop a personalized study plan based on the six knowledge areas included in the exam. |
Preparing for the CompTIA CASP Certification Exam
The CASP certification is a vendor-neutral, intensive exam that validates your knowledge and skills in enterprise security, risk management, research and analysis, and the integration of computing, communications and business disciplines. This exam preparation course provides in-depth review of the four domains included in the exam. Demonstrations and practice exams reinforce the concepts and provide the framework for a personalized study plan for exam success. |
Preparing for the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Exam
The CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate validates the operational, regulatory and security knowledge needed to provide hardware and software support for electronic medical record/electronic health record (EMR/EHR) systems. This course prepares you for the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Exam (HIT-001), which is required to achieve the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certificate. |
MSP® Practitioner Certification
The Managing Successful Programs guide sets the standard for delivering sustainable change programs in organizations. This intensive exam preparatory course provides comprehensive coverage of MSP. Through workshops, exam practice questions and overnight study you gain the knowledge required to take both the MSP Foundation and Practitioner Exams. |
ISO/IEC 20000 Awareness: A One-Day Overview
ISO/IEC 20000 is an international IT standard that allows organizations to demonstrate excellence and prove best practices in IT service management. This standard promotes the adoption of an integrated process approach to effectively deliver managed services to meet business and customer requirements. This course provides a broad overview of the ISO/IEC 20000 standard and certification scheme. |
Achieving ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation Certification
The ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation Certification validates your knowledge of the contents and requirements of the standard and is required prior to obtaining the ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner Certification. In this course, you gain the skills to take the ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation Certification exam given on the final day of class. |
Achieving ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner Certification
The ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner Certification confirms your knowledge and ability to apply the content of the standard within currently certified organizations or those considering certification. In this course, you gain the skills to take the two ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner Certification exams, given on the final day of class. |
Achieving ISO/IEC 20000 Auditor Certification
ISO/IEC 20000 supports the adoption of an integrated process approach that allows organizations to demonstrate excellence and prove best practices in IT service management. In this course, you gain the knowledge and skills to audit ITSM systems in compliance with ISO/IEC 20000. You also take the ISO/IEC 20000 Auditor Certification exam given on the final day of class. |
COBIT®: Achieving Foundation Certification
Managing IT as an organizational resource is essential for good business value and risk management. Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) provides best practices in IT governance for IT professionals and managers. COBIT provides a comprehensive set of measures, indicators, processes and control objectives across a broad spectrum of IT processes. This course prepares you for the COBIT Foundation Exam given on the final day of class. |
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