Code
1000

Duration
8 Hours

Description
Since the emergence of PHP and Java we face a growing number of open source projects we can use to improve our business' performance and save money. This course overviews the open source alternative in general, the software arthitecture most of the currently available open source projects share and overviews Joomla, moodle, WordPress, SMF and Elgg.

Population
Software Developers, IT Managers & Business Managers.

Objectives
Become familiar with the open source alternative's advantages and disadvantages and become familiar with Joomla, Moodle, SMF, WordPress and Elgg.

Prerequisites
None.

Topics
Open Source Projects Overview
The Open Source Architecture
Advantages and Disadvantages
Joomla Content Management System
Moodle Learning Management System
WordPress Blogging Software
SMF Forums System
Elgg Social Network