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Course Catalog

Softek offers a variety of software courses to increase efficiency, improve performance, and build capacity. Locate a course using the quick menus and then click the specific course link to view details. Many of these courses are offered regularly on Softek's Public Course Schedule. If you have a group of students, Softek can deliver any course as a private group training virtually or at your location in the Washington, DC area. If you are located outside the Washington, DC area or have other questions about private group training, call our office at (202) 747-5000 or request a quote online.

Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Courses

Power BI

Power BI

Microsoft Power BI transforms your data into robust graphics and stunning interactive reports.

Introduction to Power BI

SQL Querying

SQL Querying

SQL Querying allows users to build queries and manipulate data in a SQL database environment.

Introduction to SQL Querying
Advanced SQL Querying

Tableau

Tableau

Tableau transforms your data into rich visuals that facilitate new ways of thinking about and organizing information.

Introduction to Tableau

Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports allows users to design reports from a variety of data sources.

Introduction to Crystal Reports
Intermediate Crystal Reports

Power Pivot

Power Pivot

Power Pivot is a feature of Microsoft Excel. It is an available as an add-in for versions 2010-2016.

Introduction to Power Pivot

Soft Skills Training Courses

Effective Writing for Business and Government Professionals

Effective Writing for Business and Government Professionals

This course is designed to help business and government professionals create good business documents quickly and easily.

3-Hour Course
6-Hour Course

Note Taking for Business and Government Professionals

Note Taking for Business and Government Professionals

This course will teach students efficient and effective note-taking methods that capture key information in a clear and organized way.

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Proofreading for Business and Government Professionals

Proofreading for Business and Government Professionals

This interactive course will teach you how to recognize and remedy the different types of errors that frequently occur in written documents.

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Public Speaking

Public Speaking: Presentation Survival School

This course is designed to master the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter.

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Train-the-Virtual Trainer

Train-the-Virtual Trainer

In this training, you'll learn best practices for facilitating live, online classes and then get certified to teach online.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

Online Productivity Apps

Office 365

Google G Suite™

Learn the features and functionalities of the apps within the G Suite editions: Gmail™, Google Drive™, Google Docs™, Google Slides™, Google Drawings™, Google Sheets™, Google Forms™, Google Hangouts™, Google Calendar™, and Google Sites™

Using Google G Suite

Office 365

Office 365 Online and Teams

Using Office 365 suite of productivity apps, users can easily communicate and collaborate together through Microsoft Outlook and Teams messaging and meeting functionality.

Introduction to Office 365 Online and Teams—3-hour Course
Introduction to Office 365 Online and Teams—6-hour Course

Microsoft Desktop Courses

Laptop for Computer Applications

Computers and Basic Applications

Introduction to the personal computer, the Windows environment, and concepts required to work with basic applications.

Introduction to Computers and Basic Applications

Microsoft Access

Access

Microsoft Access is a database-building application. Learn to organize, query, and present data efficiently.

Introduction to Microsoft Access
Intermediate Microsoft Access
Advanced Microsoft Access
Introduction to Database Design

Microsoft Excel

Excel

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet-building application used for data analysis, chart creation, formula building, and more.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Excel VBA
Introduction to Power Pivot

Microsoft OneNote

OneNote

Microsoft OneNote works very much like keeping a journal. It allows users to create sections, pages, notes, and links to other files all in one central location.

Introduction to Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Outlook

Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is an email managing application. It allows users to create and send messages, manage a calendar, and create tasks and to-do lists.

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
Intermediate Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is an application for building slideshows that can run independently or accompany in-person presentations.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Project

Microsoft Project helps users to stay organized throughout a project's duration by keeping track of deadlines, milestones, and team members.

Introduction to Microsoft Project
Intermediate Microsoft Project

Microsoft Publisher

Publisher

Microsoft Publisher allows for designing documents for printing, such as flyers or brochures.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft SharePoint

SharePoint

SharePoint is a part of Microsoft's cloud computing services that helps manage files online.

Introduction to Microsoft SharePoint (2 Days)

Getting Started with Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Visio

Visio

Microsoft Visio is used to create flowcharts, floorplans, and other diagrams.

Introduction to Microsoft Visio
Intermediate Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

Word

Microsoft Word is used to create documents with a focus on text. It allows the user to enhance and organize documents using styles, templates, track changes, building blocks, and more.

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Advanced Microsoft Word

Adobe Courses

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Acrobat Pro

Adobe Acrobat Pro is a powerful software to create and edit PDFs (Portable Document Format files).

Getting the Most from Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Captivate

Captivate

Adobe Captivate is an authoring tool that is used for creating eLearning content, such as software demonstrations, simulations, and quizzes in various formats. Softek offers courses on Captivate Classic and the new version currently 12.3.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

Adobe connect

Connect

Adobe Connect allows users to host meetings and assist in facilitating communication.

Introduction to Adobe Connect

Adobe Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver

Adobe Dreamweaver is a visual development tool for creating, publishing, and managing websites.

Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver
Intermediate Adobe Dreamweaver
Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is used to create vector graphics and illustrations.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

InDesign

Adobe InDesign allows the user to create and organize documents for printing, such as flyers and brochures.

Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Intermediate Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop allows the user to digitally manipulate photographs with layers, color adjustments, and much more.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate Adobe Photoshop
Advanced Adobe Photoshop

Adobe RoboHelp

RoboHelp

Adobe RoboHelp is a powerful tool for creating and managing technical documentation, such as user guides, online help, and manuals.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro produces broadcast-quality movies used for video, multimedia, and the Web.

Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate Adobe Premiere Pro

Articulate

Articulate Rise 360

Rise 360

Articulate Rise 360 is an eLearning authoring web app that allows you to create beautiful, fully-responsive courses in no time! If you need to learn Articulate Rise 360 fast, this 2-hour hands-on, project-based virtual instructor-led class (vILT) is exactly what you're looking for.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

Articulate Storyline 360

Storyline 360

Articulate Storyline 360 is an extremly popular eLearning tool used to create interactive content and responsive courses. Storyline is user-friendly and ideal for customization options.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

Certification/Exam Preparation Courses

CISSP

CISSP® Preparation Course

This class will provide all concepts and terms for all of the eight domains of the CISSP certification. Students will understand what to study and how to study in order to ensure that they pass the CISSP exam.

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Cyber Security Training & Certifications

Cyber Security Training & Certifications

Each Cyber Security training course comes with a certification exam voucher. This means that after you complete the course and pass the exam, you will have a certification in Cyber Security – one of the fastest-growing areas of IT.

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CompTIA Security+ Preparation Class

CompTIA Security+™ Preparation Course

This is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, devices, and traffic in your organization. You can also take this course to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. In this course, you will build on your knowledge and professional experience regarding security fundamentals, networks, and organizational security as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

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PMP Preparation Course

PMP™ Preparation Course

This 5-day Boot Camp will prepare you to tackle your PMP certification exam. Be ready to face the toughest questions on your exam after completing this highly engaging and interactive workshop.

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Web Design and Development Courses

Web Accesibility/508 Compliant

Web Accessibility/508 Compliant

Learn how to make your documents Section 508 compliant and compatible for the use of those with disabilities.

Make Files 508 Compliant

HTML

HTML

HTML is the basic coding language behind many websites. Learn to build a webpage from scratch and manipulate existing code.

Getting the Most Out of HTML and CSS

Camtasia

Camtasia

Camtasia allows you to create professional videos. It is a recording software that will also capture what is happening on your screen.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

WordPress

WordPress

WordPress is a content management system used to build and maintain websites and blogs. Learn to create and effectively manage a website or blog.

Introduction to WordPress

Other Web Design/Development Courses

Other Web Design/Development Courses

Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro

Other Speciality Courses

CenarioVR

CenarioVR

Learn to create awesome virtual reality projects complete with text, images, interactive hotspots, motion paths, timed events, actions, quizzes, and more! This beginner CenarioVR course will introduce you to the core CenarioVR skills necessary to develop awesome virtual reality projects.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

 

iSpring Suite

iSpring Suite

iSpring Suite is a PowerPoint-based authoring toolkit that allows developers to create mobile-friendly eLearning courses complete with slides, quizzes, dialog simulations, software video demonstrations, selfie-videos, and other interactive learning content. The finished course can quickly be published as HTML5 or as a video and uploaded to a web server, Learning Management System, or video services like YouTube or Vimeo.

*This course is offered for private groups. Please request a quote and a Softek team member will respond to you within one business day.

3-Hour Microsoft Workshops

For clients that schedule private group training, Softek also offers a series of 3-hour Microsoft Office workshops. These courses focus on specific tasks within the application. Clients must schedule two 3-hour courses in one day. For example, you can schedule an Excel Essentials course from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and a Managing Your Mail course from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Our 3-hour courses are not offered on our public training schedule.

3-Hour Access Workshops

3-Hour Access Workshops

Microsoft Access is a database-building application. Learn to organize, query, and present data efficiently.

Creating Tables and Forms
Creating Queries and Reports

3-Hour Excel Workshops

3-Hour Excel Workshops

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet-building application. Learn about data analysis, chart creation, formula building, and more.

Essentials of Microsoft Excel
Working with Larger Workbooks
Using Advanced Functions and Summarizing Data
Charting Data and Automating Tasks
Using Financial and Statistical Functions

3-Hour Outlook Workshops

3-Hour Outlook Workshops

Microsoft Outlook is an email managing application. Learn how to compose and send messages, manage a calendar, and create tasks and to-do lists.

Essentials of Microsoft Outlook
Managing Your Mail
Managing Your Time and Contacts
Advanced Microsoft Outlook Features

3-Hour PowerPoint Workshops

3-Hour PowerPoint Workshops

Microsoft PowerPoint is an application for building slideshows that can run on their own or accompany in-person presentations. Learn how to create engaging presentations that stand alone or enhance in-person presentations.

Essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint
Adding More Complex Elements to Presentations
Using Advanced Graphic and Slide Show Features

3-Hour Word Workshops

3-Hour Word Workshops

Microsoft Word is used to create documents with a focus on text. Learn how to enhance and organize documents using styles, templates, track changes, building blocks, and more.

Essentials of Microsoft Word
Streamlining Tasks and Automating Documents
Working with Tabs, Tables, and Graphics
Working with Long Documents
Using Mail Merge