.NET Training

Rock Solid Knowledge offers a wide range of .NET training solutions, all of which can be customised to suite your own unique needs. Rock Solid Knowledge Consultants have a long history in delivering technical content in a fun an exciting way. We are often found at key technical conferences, see our conferences page for past and future conferences, and perhaps checkout our free screencasts to get a taste for what you can expect in the classroom. If you would like to discuss further how we can tailor a training solution to meet your requirements please contact us to arrange a more in-depth technical discussion with one of our Rock Solid Knowledge Consultants.

Below is a flavor of the four to five day courses we can offer with our partner

Code Smarter with Design Patterns in .NET

Reuse solutions, not just code. Code Smarter with Design Patterns in .NET helps you identify problems that occur repeatedly in your code, and solve those problems in a standardized way. Wrap your head around the concept of the design pattern–a programming solution or template that can be used in many different situations–and discover new tools for creating successful software.

Essential .NET for C# Developers

Essential .NET has provided thousands of developers with the critical skills they need to develop .NET applications using the C# programming language. Experienced C++, VB, or Java developers will find a rapid combination of .NET design philosophy and practical advice. You learn a myriad of patterns and best practices. You get hands-on experience with the major .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.0 class libraries, including Windows Forms, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and ASP.NET.

Essential Windows Communication Foundation

Essential Windows Communication Foundation presents Microsoft's next generation framework for building distributed systems. Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) replaces previous technologies such as .NET remoting, ASMX, and COM+. Because it incorporates web service standards, WCF enables interoperability with other platforms such as Java/Unix. Discover the fundamental tasks of building services-contracts, error handling, serialization, instance and concurrency management, hosting, security, identity management, and reliability.

Silverlight

Microsoft Silverlight packages a scaled-down .NET runtime engine and library into a cross-browser, cross-platform plugin. Create Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) using languages and libraries that you already know. Deliver online business applications, multimedia websites, and games to Windows, Mac OS, and Linux clients.

Windows Presentation Foundation

Essential Windows Presentation Foundation provides hands-on experience with the latest in Microsoft UI technologies. Come get familiar with the dynamic and creative application development that Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) enables. Learn how to best utilize WPF for building new projects and for porting existing Windows Forms, Microsoft Foundation Class, or traditional Win32 applications over to this new platform. You get details on threading, utilizing 3D, globalization, and much more.

Windows Workflow Foundation 4.0

Essential Windows Workflow for C# Developers teaches best practices for developing Windows Workflow Foundation (Windows WF) 4.0 applications. Learn why Windows WF was created and discover how to support human and system activities by organizing them into workflows. Learn how to host Windows WF, create custom activities for Windows WF, and develop workflows in Windows WF.