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...

A Certified ScrumMaster® is well equipped to use Scrum, an agile methodology to any project to ensure its success. Scrum’s iterative approach and ability to respond to change, makes the Scrum practice best suited for projects with rapidly altering and high emergent requirements, enabling teams to deliver usable software consistently and periodically...

This Bootcamp is designed to provide participants with a general overview of Excel topics and specifically more knowledge of several different functions. It combines most of the material from the two workshops into an intense one-day session. Given the short timeframe and large amount of topics covered, participants are expected to be able to learn...

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. ...

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...

A ScrumMaster is the lifeline of an Agile project, removing roadblocks and facilitating processes, working with the Product Owner and the team to ensure that the values and practices of Scrum are followed. The Certified ScrumMaster course helps you gain a high degree of proficiency in the processes of the Scrum Methodology. Agenda: General Knowledge...

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 intensive two-day course will prepare you to take on the Product Owner role and is taught by a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer. We’ll cover the Scrum framework but more importantly, what it means to function as the Product Owner, or Customer, for a Scrum team. You will learn about managing stakeholders, creating and grooming the Product...

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...

An immersive exam-prep course that prepares you for the ITIL 4 Foundation exam. This course covers the most recent update (ITIL 4 - February 2019) to the certification exam and is available in multiple learning formats - Online self-learning, Live-online, and Traditional classroom training. Make your learning experience convenient without compromising...

Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building technology-based capabilities is especially challenging in the government context. But issues of legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this two-day course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the...

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...