Curriculum
The XML Summer School has an established faculty of track chairs who are instrumental in designing and implementing the curriculum offered to the delegates each year. The curriculum runs with three tracks:
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Hands on Introduction - appropriate for newcomers or delegates that want to brush up on their skills before moving onto more advanced seminars on the other tracks
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Technical Track - offers an opportunity to explore topics in more detail, guided by world renowned speakers. Aimed at a more technical audience, seminars last one/two days. The track provides a platform to talk with industry experts and other delegates with similar interests or problems. The 2006 technical topics will include:
- Content and Knowledge Management and Delivery
- Building XML Applications
- Web Services and Service Architecture
- Trends and Transients in XML
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XSLT, XSL-FO and XQuery
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Applications Track - focuses on the use of XML and related technologies in specific market sectors. Aimed at delegates who need to apply the latest tools, techniques, systems and thinking in industry focused settings. This track is aimed at all levels; presentations will include real world examples, experiences with some technical content.
Sessions are a mixture of formal presentations, practical hands-on exercises and panel discussions.
The curriculum offers the opportunity to learn about XML technology and its application at many different levels. Whatever your stage of learning there is something for you; beginners through to experts. Indeed, Many of our delegates return in subsequent years to continue their professional development.
No matter your level of background knowledge, if you need to learn all there is to know about XML and related technologies, then the XML Summer School is the place for you.