The CIT Training Program is developing the summer term of computer classes for NIH employees—many popular courses will return and there will be a number of exciting new offerings. The full class list is available on the Web.

New Classes

One new class is particularly relevant for current users of the OS/390 South system, "Titan Transition— What’s My Keyword." Charlotte Griffin will take you through specifics of the transition with an emphasis on the use of RACF in the new system.

Among the exciting additions are two new Oracle classes in early July. Uben Sandin from NIGMS will teach "Oracle Forms." Djamel Medjahed of NCI will offer "Oracle SQL Plus," a class that teaches participants to manipulate SQL commands and perform other tasks with Oracle. These new courses are complemented by established database courses such as "Relational Database Overview" and "Using SQL to Retrieve DB2 and Oracle Data."

Two additions to the Internet offerings will interest those who develop or maintain a Web presence at NIH. For a fast and easy way to create Web pages, Joy Pinkney of CSR will offer a class on FrontPage 2000. For experienced Web page developers who want to integrate a database with a Web presence, Curt VonAnken of NCI will teach "ColdFusion Fundamentals." For beginners, we will continue to offer multiple sections of "Introduction to HTML," covering the syntax and structure of Web pages.

Three new classes have been scheduled on Section 508 accessibility for Web pages: an introduction, technical implementation, and procurement.

Thanks to Our Volunteer Instructors

This is a particularly exciting term because we have teachers from so many parts of NIH. Our instructors are greatly appreciated for volunteering their time and knowledge to the NIH community. We are always delighted to bring more people into the program. If you have something that you think you could teach, please feel free to call and let us know. We will work with you in getting you the support needed to make the experience a rewarding one.

As always, classes are available free of charge to NIH employees and other users of NIH computing facilities. The courses are offered to help individuals become more efficient and effective in using computing, networking, and information systems. You can obtain full course information or register online for classes beginning on June 20. You are always welcome to call TASC at (301) 594-6248 to discuss course registration, teaching a class, or other training issues.