This two-day, interactive workshop was designed for new users of Crystal Reports XI. Some of the topics covered include a review of the software features, report design, and the creation of presentation quality reports. The course incorporates a number of hands-on exercises to reinforce the learning process.
Information Technology
Information Technology is an exciting industry that is constantly evolving. Given the nature of this field, IT professionals have intrinsically been lifelong learners, who tend to continuously discover and explore new technologies and applications as they are released. Yet, with the current globalization of today’s market, it is not sufficient for IT professionals to only learn about new technologies. In fact, they should understand how these technologies can be used more effectively in their own organizations.
Since the economic downturn a few years ago, companies have been searching for ways in which to decrease expenses while simultaneously increasing efficiency. Technology has played a large role in creating more efficient operational systems. However, in order to contribute to efficiencies of scale in any organization, it is important to understand the underlying functionality of each technology and its impact on the company’s strategy.
With the variety of options that exist in the market, it is important that the organization identifies and utilizes the right technology mix to its strategic advantage. This is why Information Technology Training can be so critical in helping managers determine the technologies that best fit the organization’s business process. ACRA’s Information Technology Courses will guide them through the latest advances and provide them with the proper tools for successfully using these technologies. This will allow your IT team to be as effective and efficient as possible.
As IT professionals gain more experience and receive more job responsibilities, additional Information Technology training is critical for providing these managers with the type of technologies that are instrumental to an organization’s success. ACRA’s Information Technology Courses will provide you with a working knowledge of the various facets, practices and principals of the different technological approaches used today. Upon completion, trainees will have the knowledge and confidence to determine how exactly the software or program can be best utilized in your development environment.
ACRA offers a variety of training courses related to: Agile Testing, ASP/ASP.net, C/C++/CLI Programming, Cloud Computing, Crystal Enterprise, Crystal Reports, DB2, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Java, Microsoft Office Project, Oracle applications, Perl, QMF, SOA Testing, SQL, Team Foundation Server, and XML.
In addition, ACRA offers a variety of hands-on workshops in XP (Extreme Programming) and Cloud Computing in addition to others leading to certifications as ScrumMaster, Scrum Developer as well as Agile Project Management. This is particularly important as any job-specific certification shows that your skills are up-to-date. This is also helpful as a distinguishing employment factor and can have a distinct impact upon your salary.
It is important for IT professionals to view technology as an integral part of the greater whole of the organization. In fact, the appropriate implementation of technology is generally the key to organizational success. The goal of introducing any new technology in an organization is to create efficiencies of scale, decrease business risk, and create new opportunities for growth.
After having taken any one of these courses, your IT professionals are well on their way to building a better team, which will communicate and collaborate better on both technological and operational issues. As America adapts the way in which it does business, it is critical that we continue to deliver IT Training to our professionals so that they may also be able to adjust and grow in this ever-changing industry.
Crystal Reports XI Designer 2 Workshop
This two-day workshop is designed to enhance your basic report writing skills and move you into creating more complex reports. Time will be spent walking you through the tips and tricks of advanced report writing along with a good amount of hands-on practice. In addition, you will cover professional design, techniques, subreporting, and advanced formulas. This course incorporates a number of hands-on exercises that reinforce the learning process.
Crystal Reports 2008 Designer 3 Workshop
This two-day workshop is designed to expand your working knowledge of Crystal Reports and move you into creating more complex reports. Time will be spent walking you through the tips and tricks of advanced report writing along with a good amount of hands on practice. In addition, you will cover custom functions, advanced formulas and report efficiencies techniques. This course incorporates a number of hands on exercises that reinforce the learning process.
Crystal Reports 2008 Designer 2 Workshop
This two-day workshop is designed to enhance your basic report writing skills and move you into creating more complex reports. Time will be spent walking you through the tips and tricks of advanced report writing along with a good amount of hands on practice. In addition, you will cover professional design, techniques, sub-reporting and advanced formulas. This course incorporates a number of hands on exercises that reinforce the learning process.
Crystal Reports 2008 Designer 1 Workshop
This two-day, interactive workshop was designed for new users of Crystal Reports 2008. Some of the topics covered include a review of the software features, report design, and the creation of presentation quality reports. The course incorporates a number of hands-on exercises to reinforce the learning process.
Fundamentals of Joint Application Development [JAD]
This seminar teaches the essential skills and techniques needed to effectively plan, organize, facilitate, participate in and document JAD Planning, Requirements and Design Sessions. Special emphasis is placed on integration of JAD within a development methodology and strengthening facilitation skills. JAD is the most cost-effective method of improving overall project team performance and enhancing the relationship between Information Systems Developers and their Users. During the course of this three day seminar each attendee will understand the benefits of JAD to facilitate effective project communication and rapidly document project requirements.
AJAX for Java Devlopers
Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a browser-based technology for creating highly interactive Web applications by updating parts of a Web page with new data without reloading the whole page. There is no formal definition of Ajax, but using XMLHttpRequest/JavaScript has become the dominant Ajax technology. The course starts with an introduction to using XMLHttpRequest and a brief introduction to JavaScript fundamentals. It includes in-depth coverage of programming with Ajax to send/retrieve data to/from a server, updating a Web page with JavaScript, and using CSS to modify the look of a Web page. There is also detailed coverage of how to handle Ajax requests using Servlets/JSP and Java Web applications and how to use frameworks, both client side JavaScript and server side Java. This course is hands on with labs to reinforce all the important concepts. It will enable you to build working Ajax applications, and give you an understanding of the important concepts and technology in a very short time.
ASP.NET AJAX Using Visual Basic (VS 2008)
This intensive, hands-on three-day course provides a practical introduction to developing rich Internet applications using ASP.NET AJAX and Visual Basic. Students will first learn foundational topics, such as JavaScript, DTHML, the Document Object Model (DOM) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Then, the course covers the various components of Microsoft’s AJAX support in depth, including ASP.NET AJAX Extensions, the AJAX Client Library, and the AJAX Control Toolkit. The course is current to ASP.NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008.
ASP.NET AJAX Using C# (VS 2008)
This three-day course provides a practical introduction to developing rich Internet applications using ASP.NET AJAX and C#. Because of the rich support provided by Microsoft’s AJAX tools, an ASP.NET programmer can get up and running in this new environment quickly. The course begins with a discussion of rich Internet applications, which include substantial client-side code, typically JavaScript. Microsoft’s AJAX tools are surveyed, and a simple AJAX application is illustrated. Students then learn about the AJAX Client Library, partial page rendering, remote-method calls, the AJAX Control Toolkit, and built-in application services. This course is current to ASP.NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008.