CIT Computer Training Fall Term

The CIT Training Program fall term of computer classes runs through January 2004. With more than 120 different topics, there should be something for all who use computing in their work at NIH. Classes are free of charge to NIH staff. A full list of classes (with descriptions) can be found on the CIT Training Web page.

New Courses

The new classes this term include "Data Warehouse: Budget & Finance Enhancements Supporting NBS," "Web Sponsor - New Features" (for account sponsors), a Microsoft class on "New Advances with the Microsoft Office 2003 System," and "New Features of Council Administration Module Version 5" (for grants staff working with the ECB).

• Web development classes include a two-part JavaScript course on the basics for new programmers, and two courses by Microsoft on "Introduction to Microsoft XML Web Services" and "VB6 to VB.NET Migration."


• Relational databases courses now include an "Advanced SQL" class— appropriate for people who want to take the entire series, or who have taken previous classes and want more information.


• Security classes include "Basic Security - Protect Your PC with Available Tools" for NIH staffers who use a home computer for work. With recent worms and viruses, the need to keep home computers secure is greater than ever. This class will look at the many tools available at NIH, which to use, and how to use them most effectively. Another class, "Snort Lightweight Intrusion Detection System (IDS)," is intended for IT professionals who are interested in this host-based intrusion detection system that provides real-time alerts of possible security attacks.


• General Seminars include classes on improving writing, speaking and presentation skills. "Write to Point for IT Professionals" will assist technical people in improving their writing skills. "Improve Your Public Speaking When Using PowerPoint" looks at the skills involved in creating a presentation and polishing its delivery. "Introduction to Telework" (on remote access) looks at non-IT items that can lead to a successful telework.


• Seminars for Scientists is the category with the most new courses. "EMBOSS and GCG: All the Sequence Analysis Tools You Need" will demonstrate these two large sequence analysis programs available to NIH staff. Some tools developed within NIH will be taught in "Visualization in MIPAV," which looks at some new functionality available in this platform-independent image processing and visualization program, and "Hands-On MatchMiner and GoMiner: Software Resources for Analysis of Microarray Data." Other science courses include "Understanding Promoter Analysis," "Evaluation Methods in Biomedical Informatics," and "Data Mining with STATISTICA."

Registration

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 at NIH. You can obtain full course information or register for classes on the CIT Training Web page. You are always welcome to call us at the TASC help desk at 301-594-6248 if you wish to discuss course registration, teaching a class, or other training issues.