Tech Classes in Washington, DC

Learn to talk the talk without walking the walk. This class is for people who want to speak intelligently about tech. Whether you're recruiting developers, writing marketing copy, a first-time product manager, or simply want to work in a tech startup, you need to know what is happening in the engineering department.  The instructor will cover...

Python is an excellent programming language for data science, due to its rich set of data structures, the maturity of its data-focused libraries, and its ability to execute all aspects of the data science pipeline. This workshop will lay the foundation for data science in Python by exploring its data structures and data manipulation capabilities, as...

As technology changes and more media outlets compete for customers’ time, providing an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping users. This class aims to demystify UX by giving a practical and simple introduction to what UX is while also explaining some of its core concepts of usability. This is a field that affects all areas...

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...

This 3 day course covers the fundamental components of the Ruby Programming Language. Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming. You'll also gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which are needed as part of a fully functioning Ruby application. ...

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 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...

This is a part time course. Unit 1: Design Process Intro to UX & Design Thinking  Explain course expectations in terms of pre-work, homework, projects, office hours, Schoology, etc.  Define the elements of User Experience Design.  Develop basic skills in creative problem solving, innovation, and human-centered design through...

Google Analytics is the most used web analytics tool in the world. Are you harnessing its power? Understanding how Google Analytics works–beyond the basic features–gives you the ability to unlock powerful insights. In this bootcamp, we'll explore how to set concrete KPIs and track success through Google Analytics. We'll then dive into how to setup...

In our interactive and hands on ScrumMaster Certification course, you will learn about the Scrum framework, how to apply Scrum to your projects, and how to navigate the cultural changes necessary to implement Scrum. The focus is on task-level tracking, the use of Burndown Charts to display daily progress, and Daily Scrum meetings, all together giving...

Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 4 Architect. The SAFe® for Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. During...

Interested in animating a logo? Need to mock up a UI animation for a client? Curious about how to make text move over video footage? These are just a few things you can do with Adobe After Effects! In this workshop, you'll learn about the possibilities available when animating with After Effects, as well as the program’s general layout and basic...

Google Analytics is an incredibly robust, free tool for measuring web traffic data. In this workshop, you’ll get to know the basics of using Google Analytics to track and evaluate performance and draw insights to improve your business.  Starting with basic terminology and key metrics, you’ll build a foundation of knowledge before diving deeper...

In this course, you will apply recognized practices of project management to manage a project from start to finish. The course will teach you to: Identify the basic concepts of project management. Launch a project. Estimate project work. Create a project schedule. Plan project costs. Plan for project risks. Plan for project quality and compliance....

Book on this two-day workshop and learn how to navigate the product life cycle, from customer research to managing a roadmap and product launch. Learn industry best practice tools & techniques to guide development of your product and measure its success at each step of the journey. Join this intensive two-day workshop to get up-to-speed on how...