Tech Classes in Washington, DC

This is a part time course.   In this course, students learn to build robust predictive models, test their validity, and clearly communicate resulting insights. Unit 1: Programming Basics What is Data Science Describe course syllabus and establish the classroom environment Answer the questions: "What is Data Science? What roles exist in...

Expand your coding toolkit with the No. 1 language in tech. During this workshop, you'll learn how Javascript powers dynamic websites and applications through animations, drop-down effects, and more. You'll work through a series of hands-on coding exercises to get you on your way to proficiency! Takeaways Gain an overview of the JavaScript landscape...

This course is a language-independent introduction to programming logic. It consists of seven areas that cover the fundamentals of programming logic--introductory concepts, structure, decision-making, looping, array manipulation, calling methods, and an introduction to object-oriented programming.  Course Lessons:  1. An Overview of Computers...

Python is shaping the world as we know it, with applications spanning web development, data science and analysis, game development, and more — even NASA contractors leverage its data management capabilities for shuttle missions. Here are just a few examples of modern Python-powered innovations. Get Ahead With Today’s Essential Skills Discover...

Design Thinking is an approach organizations use to better understand the needs of people in order to create the most innovative and intuitive products. This creative problem-solving approach stresses the importance of empathy, focuses on the experiences of end users, and integrates an iterative process as part of the final product. Great design doesn’t...

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...

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Visio and get more done quickly. Learn about:  Creating Diagrams Managing Text Shapes & Pages Creating Business Process Diagrams Creating Organization (Org) Charts Adding Style Color & Themes and Printing Reusing & Sharing Diagrams Visio Versions That Can Attend: Visio 2016 & 2013...

Step into the world of visual design with General Assembly. During this workshop, you'll explore the tools and techniques you can use to bring websites, marketing materials, and more to life. The goal of visual design is to communicate a specific message to a targeted audience – because of that designers can influence, inspire, and leave their mark...

Learn the advanced features of Microsoft Visio and get more done quickly. Learn about:  Creating Network & Datacenter Diagrams Working with Shape Data Visualizing Your Data Linking to External Data Hyperlink Usage Adding Structure to Diagrams Validating Diagrams and Collaborating & Publishing Diagrams Visio Versions That Can Attend:...

Adobe Acrobat DC is the most thorough and comprehensive course for students to learn how to reliably create, edit, and sign PDF documents and forms with Adobe Acrobat DC. Each of the 13 lessons in this step-by-step, project-based course contains a project that builds on their growing knowledge of the program. This cross-platform (Mac and Windows) course...

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...

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...

Unlock data-driven insights with code. During our Python-focused introductory workshop, you’ll learn to harness the power of an essential programming language for data scientists and use it to drive accurate business insights. Working with real-world examples, you’ll touch on fundamental Python programming techniques and tools and discuss Python's...

The Project Management Institute-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®is a widely accepted credential in the Agile community, and is a reflection of the holder’s competence in carrying out project management using Agile practices. The certification mandatory requires a combination of agile training, experience working on agile projects and a thorough...

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...