CIT Computer Training Adds 18 New Courses

CIT’s Computer Training program has again begun a semester with a record number of courses offered. This spring term offers 120 courses between the months of February and May, including 18 brand new courses. As always, these classes are available at no cost to employees of NIH and other users of CIT systems.

As the MVS system goes through some changes, users of MVS can benefit from several classes. "Looking Ahead to the Standard System" provides information on the issues and changes involved in consolidating the MVS North and South systems. Likewise, "Beyond WYLBUR" looks at tools and techniques for handling WYLBUR applications and data in the future under the OS/390 (MVS) standard system.

In the realm of personal computing, "Windows 2000 Professional" is a new class for users upgrading from NT Workstation or Windows 98. Also, "VMWARE" deals with a new tool used to emulate multiple PC’s, allowing multiple operating systems to run on the same machine. And finally, for the end user concerned with computer security, "Keeping PC Data Secure" is a class that will review options for protecting your machine, and "Using Secure Email in the Exchange Messaging Environment" will do the same with your e-mail.

"Linux Installation and Configuration Tips and Tricks" covers the basic information on configuring this operating system, which has generated so much attention among the NIH community. For current users of Unix who need to move towards some basic administration, "Unix Systems Administration Concepts" covers some of the basic tasks that are involved.

For advanced Internet developers, there will be two new classes. "XML Overviewv will look at XML in its capacity as both a current and future technology, and the "Flash Workshop" will provide hands-on experience developing animations using FLASH4.

If you are a part of human resources for NIH or are involved in work-ing with contractors, there are a number of new options. "NIH Data Warehouse Analyze: Human Resources" allows users to analyze data and gain insight into demographic and personnel actions activities. Also, the "CRIMS-Recruitment System" class will assist those involved in the federal recruitment process. Lastly, the "NIH Contract Performance System Update" covers changes in the NIH Contractor Performance System.

Finally, for scientists looking for tools to make their work and presentations easier there is "MEDx—Unix-Based Medical Image Data Analysis," a series of ten tutorials on a software package used to visualize and analyze 2D and 3D medical image data. "Color Control for Scientific Images" focuses on the unique requirements of maintaining color consistency when printing scientific images.

Complete details on the spring classes are available on the Web at http://training.cit.nih.gov or in the NIH Computer Training brochure, which can be found in building 12A, room 1011. For details about the program and classes or to register, call 59 Go CIT or (301) 594-6248. Students may also register online at the above Web site or by submitting the brochure’s printed form via fax or mail.

Study Outside the Classroom

This semester—along with the CIT Training Self Study program, which makes a wide variety of books available for study outside of the classroom—NIH is beginning a new Web-based distance-study option. The FasTrac Pilot program includes over 700 courses. Further information can be obtained through the training Web site.

Interface 213 (March 15, 2000)