Computer And Information Technology Short Courses

3ds Max is one of the world’s leading modeling and rendering software packages. In this learning path, you can explore many of the main renderers used with 3ds Max and build your rendering skill set.

• Compare various renderers compatible with 3ds Max.

• Explore new options for rendering in 3ds Max.

• Practice using new renders with 3ds Max.

Deepen your core PHP knowledge by leveraging more of the built-in functionality and libraries. Discover how to use the provided data structure, iterators, interfaces, exceptions, and classes to get the job done.

• Practice working with the Standard PHP Library (SPL).

• Learn to securely manage files and emails.

• Build clean URLs.

Take the complexity out of working with data by learning how to connect to databases and manipulate values using PHP. Learn how to fetch result sets by executing queries, discover how to implement persistent sessions, find out how to simplify access to directories, and more.

• Learn how to use PDO and MySQLi to access databases.

• Manage persistent sessions between servers and clients.

• Practice asynchronously loading content to your site using Ajax.

Microsoft Azure is one of the leading enterprise-grade cloud computing platforms. This learning path provides IT professionals who have an existing knowledge of Azure with the skills they need to successfully manage infrastructure on Azure.

• Create, scale, and monitor virtual machines.

• Secure an Azure deployment.

• Implement a BCDR strategy.

IT help desk specialists need technical knowledge and strong customer service skills to be able to successfully resolve issues. Improve how you perform system administration and maintenance while also enhancing your skills in communication, time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

• Advance your skills in resolving hardware and software issues.

• Learn how to prepare for certification.

• Enhance your communication skills for successful interactions.

The R language is one of the top two languages you need to learn if you want build the strongest career path possible in data science. (The other is Python.) After mastering the basics of R, take your skills in data science into highly valued areas of specialty with this learning path.

• Learn R in the context of the R tidyverse.

• Create data visualizations and presentations.

• Develop business analytics skills at an advanced level in Excel.

There’s a lot to learn and to stay on top of in the rapidly expanding universe of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Use the range of courses in this learning path to augment your skills related to AI, ML, and data science by reviewing data analysis tasks and exploring top platforms.

• Build advanced-level algorithmic techniques.

• Learn how to analyze data using Wolfram Mathematica.

• Master the machine learning capabilities of Apache Spark.

The hottest new frontier in the universe of AI and machine learning is in deep learning and neural networks. This learning path is your entryway into the tools, concepts, and finer points of computer vision, natural language processing, and more.

• Master the basics of computer vision.

• Explore the applications of building neural networks.

• Learn how natural language processing (NLP) works.

Use your creativity and technical skills to bring characters and stories to life as a 2D digital animator. Learn how to go from concept to finished animation, using industry-standard tools and the latest techniques from prominent animators in the business.

• Learn the basics of animation and character development for 2D.

• Apply storytelling principles to your animations.

• Practice with exercises in Adobe Animate and Toon Boom Harmony.

Channel your creativity and technical savvy to breathe life into simple characters as a 3D character animator. Learn to apply the basic principles of animation and the processes used by professionals to model, rig, and animate characters in digital environments.

• Apply storytelling principles through animation.

• Design, rig, and animate characters in Maya.

• Discover best practices from experts in 3D animation.

Get the basic skills you need to begin your career as a 3D visual design specialist. Learn to take 2D designs and visualize them in 3D. Develop a strong understanding of how design, form, materials, lighting, color, and environment play roles in 3D visualization.

• Learn essential 3D software skills for visualization.

• Practice translating 2D designs into 3D visualizations.

Learn the foundational skills of back-end web development and put them into practice using the popular server-side programming language Node.js. Work with databases, test your code, build and consume RESTful APIs, and dig deeper into security and HTTP.

Note: This path is designed for web developers who know the basics of programming, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, and those who have completed the Become a Web Developer learning path.

• Learn how to persist data in your applications.

• Build and consume RESTful web services.

• Secure your application’s data.

Master the basics of SOLIDWORKS, the industry-leading CAD software. This path includes essential training, project-based courses, and certification prep that will help advance your manufacturing career.

• Build a solid foundation in 2D and 3D parts modeling.

• Create manufacturing ready parts and assemblies.

• Prepare for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Exams.

Prepare for the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam, a certification that distinguishes you as having knowledge and experience in the development and management of an information security program.

Civil engineering CAD technicians use industry-leading software to prepare structural designs for construction. Get the skills needed to succeed, from 2D and 3D drawing to building and verifying designs for major construction projects.

• Learn digital drafting to build and verify designs.

• Create 2D and 3D drawings to prepare designs for construction.

• Design in AutoCAD and Civil 3D with expert best practices.

Obtaining the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification validates that you have the knowledge required to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats. The courses in this learning path map to the seven domains of the CySA+ exam and can help you take your career to the next level.

Build extensive data engineering and DevOps skills as you learn essential concepts. With this learning path, master the tools of the trade and how to apply them in real-world data project environments and platforms.

• Build a foundation in data engineering and data science DevOps.

• Explore techniques deployed in common tools and platforms.

• Develop deeper skills in data science application programming.

Whether you’re working in IT or simply have an interest in entering the exciting field, this learning path will support you in developing a career in data science. Learn about the fundamental stages of data science work, from Statistics and Systems Engineering to Data Mining and Machine Learning.

• Build a solid foundational understanding of statistics, which is necessary for any data science-related field.

• Discover the many categories of job specialization within Data Science.

• Learn how to source, explore, and communicate with data through graphs and statistics.

Are you a developer learning continuous delivery, a sys admin keeping current, or a new engineer getting started? This Learning Path helps you gain skills to work in DevOps. Learn about infrastructure automation, lean and agile transformation, security, monitoring, and site reliability engineering.

• Discover how to adopt DevOps at your organization.

• Explore tools and concepts for infrastructure automation.

• Build a continuous delivery pipeline using practices.

Bring your illustration talent into the digital realm and discover how to create art for advertising agencies, design studios, and the entertainment industry. In this path, you’ll learn to create logos and illustrations using today’s best design software for digital illustrators.

• Learn to draw vector graphics and digitize hand drawn art.

• Optimize your workflow and seamlessly move through applications.

• Practice with essential training in industry leading software, including Illustrator and Adobe Pen.

Whether you are a traditional painter looking to transition to digital work or you have never picked up a brush, learn the essential concepts and skills you need to become a digital painter.

• Learn essential digital painting software like Painter and Photoshop.

• Practice mixing paint, working with layers and brushes, and sketching in a digital environment.

• Explore best practices and insights from professional artists.