Jeanne,
Thanks, I did update the information.
As for what I want to cover - it would be core Java with the gamut of topics ranging from the very basics (for beginners who dont know much about the Java programming language but have a basic idea in programming) to say up till collections. I am not looking to cover networking, rmi (probably irrelevant in the context of today's scene!) and such. Just intend to build an extremely strong foundation.
I already did see the oracle tutorials - it is however quite a process to convert that into a strong training material. I can use TIJ though, will keep that in mind.
Also I would like something that spells out the new things from 1.7 and so on, that would be a nice thing to have as a end of training thingie
I hope I was clear, else I can give you specific topics.
Ananth