Tech Classes in Washington, DC

Python is a powerful and flexible object-oriented scripting language that is designed for ease of use and enhanced productivity. In this training course, you gain the skills to achieve rapid development cycles, faster time-to-market, and lower cost of maintenance by developing applications using Python's language features, standard library modules,...

Expand your coding toolkit with the No. 1 language in tech. During this workshop, you'll learn how Javascript powers dynamic websites and applications through animations, drop-down effects, and more. You'll work through a series of hands-on coding exercises to get you on your way to proficiency! Takeaways Gain an overview of the JavaScript landscape...

Design Thinking is an approach organizations use to better understand the needs of people in order to create the most innovative and intuitive products. This creative problem-solving approach stresses the importance of empathy, focuses on the experiences of end users, and integrates an iterative process as part of the final product. Great design doesn’t...

SQL is a valuable tool and skill to unlocking your company's data. This powerful but simple programming language is used to communicate with databases and is a standard across most online applications. Knowing SQL allows you to gather, analyze and process data from any database you have access to, helping you unlock insights to make better business...

This 3-hr crash workshop will walk you through the strategy, campaign build, and optimization skills you need to get started with Google AdWords - the world's most powerful and effective advertising platform. By the end of the class you will have identified business goals and high intent keywords, set up you own campaign, played around with the Adwords...

This is a part time course.   JavaScript is one of the strongest weapons in an engineer's arsenal. It can run both in the browser and on servers and is quickly becoming the go-to language to power web and mobile apps. If you want to be a web developer, JavaScript is a must-know. Unit 1: Fundamentals of JavaScript Installfest Install and...

This is a part time course. This course will teach you how to use large datasets to make critical decisions. Course Outline Unit 1: Exploring Data with Excel Understanding the Value of Data Explore the value of data. Work your way through the data analytics workflow. Unlock the power of Microsoft Excel to utilize its analytical tools — no...

Agile software development is based on principles defined by the Agile Manifesto; a disciplined project management outline that is conducive to dynamic inspection and adaptation. Agile methods include many product development frameworks such as Scrum and XP (eXtreme Programming) which allow for rapid delivery of software. The Scrum framework uses simple...

In this 2-day course, students will learn how to create well-formed XML documents. In addition, you will learn about the most important supplementary technologies that support XML, including XML Schema for validation as well as XSLT for transformation. Knowledge Pre-Requisites: HTML5 & Cascading Style Sheets 3 Course Lessons: 1. Course...

This course will prepare you to pass the exam on the second day of the class. Our on-site testing allows students to leave the course Certified. You can also take the test at home or in your office. Our documented 99% passing rate ensures you will pass the exam on the first try. This course is based on latest ITIL® Foundation and includes...

Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry's best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management...

Unlock data-driven insights with code. During our Python-focused introductory workshop, you’ll learn to harness the power of an essential programming language for data scientists and use it to drive accurate business insights. Working with real-world examples, you’ll touch on fundamental Python programming techniques and tools and discuss Python's...

The AWS Fundamentals course is designed for technology enthusiasts who are working in IT (as an administrator, software developer, or manager), or any other interested individual who would like to learn about the core cloud services provided by AWS, such as: Information Technology practitioners and leaders who are new to AWS and who will be supporting...

You’re full of ideas, but how do you know which are worth working on? In the first half of the workshop, you’ll learn how to use the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) philosophy to test and validate your ideas with the least amount of work required. The ultimate goal is to get to product/market fit. Take your idea and get moving in the right direction...

This course focuses on the features and benefits of the FileMaker Platform with special attention to the newest version. You will learn how to build a sample FileMaker solution from start to finish. Say goodbye to paper forms, spreadsheet and single-use apps and learn how to create your own custom solution for your unique business needs. Get step-by-step...