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Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The Analyze phase in Six Sigma closely examines the many process inputs identified in the Measure phase to determine if they are related to outputs, and if a relationship does exist, if it is statistically significant. An important tool for this analysis is hypothesis testing. Hypothesis  more...

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma Hypothesis Tests for Variances, Proportions, ANOVA, and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages  more...

Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, you need to make sure that the improved processes are controlled to sustain the process improvement gains. Statistical process control (SPC) provides tools which can be used to  more...

Administrative Professionals Common Administrative Support Tasks Administrative Professionals: Common Administrative Support Tasks When it comes to a typical day at the office for an administrative professional, each day's planned agenda can change on a whim. Whether it be unexpected meeting requests to juggle, a last-minute announcement the boss needs to communicate, or a sudden request from the boss that shifts priorities, the tasks performed in a  more...

Directing Others Directing Others As a manager, your role is not only to supervise, but also to lead, develop, and direct your employees both individually and collectively to accomplish organizational goals. Understanding the essential responsibilities you have when directing others, and the practices you should employ in order to meet those responsibilities, will lead to you fulfilling your duties and  more...

Tests for Variances and Proportions Tests for Variances and Proportions ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze phase of a project, team members begin analyzing the information and data collected in the earlier phases. During the Analyze phase, Six Sigma teams identify possible sources of variation, underlying root causes, and areas for improvement. It is here where assumptions or hypotheses  more...

Nonstatistical Control Tools Maintaining Controls Nonstatistical Control Tools & Maintaining Controls ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, teams need to control the improved processes in order to sustain improvement gains. Process control includes applying tools to continuously monitor and maintain each improved process,  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so" said Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Measuring the key characteristics in your current processes is a very significant step in any Six Sigma improvement journey. As such, sample data from  more...

Preparing the Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure Preparing the Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is the latest release in Microsoft's e-mail and messaging software. The core functionality of Exchange Server remains the same; however, some key components have been drastically changed. This course discusses  more...

Developing the Team and its Culture Developing the Team and its Culture Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project or team environment, and he will tell you that team dynamics make a huge difference in terms of getting work done and in the whole working environment. A  more...

Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In a Six Sigma DMAIC project, once you've measured your current processes, analyzed the gaps and causes of problems, and improved processes to the desired level, you need to monitor and control them over an extended period of time. The process may show variation, and control charts are used to determine if the variation  more...

Problem Solving Determining and Building Your Strengths Problem Solving: Determining and Building Your Strengths Achieving your problem-solving goals typically involves applying problem-solving skills and tools through various steps in an established problem-solving process. Whatever you think of your current problem-solving skills, it is always possible to improve upon them, and even to develop new skills. To improve, you first need to assess  more...

Problem Solving Digging Deeper Problem Solving: Digging Deeper Norman Vincent Peale, who stressed the need for analyzing a problem at a granular level, once said, 'When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.' A fact-based, honest analysis happens at two key steps in the problem-solving process: first when you  more...

Regulatory Overview HAZWOPER Regulatory Overview (HAZWOPER) This one-hour course provides information about the history, purpose, and mission of key regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, and DOT. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with an understanding of the sources of regulatory occupational safety and health work practices and standards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the  more...

Transitioning from Technical Professional to Management Transitioning from Technical Professional to Management Moving from being a technical professional to being a manager is a career change requiring a shift in focus. Technical professionals are largely self-directed, whereas managers work through other people. These and other role differences require that technical professionals who are transitioning into management prepare effectively for  more...

Motivating a Winning Sales Team Motivating a Winning Sales Team Famous college football coach Lou Holtz said, "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." As a sales manager, what can you do to make a difference in how your team members' use their abilities? How can you increase their level of motivation and create positive attitudes? In this course,  more...

Principles of Acct Finance for Non-financial Professionals Principles of Acct. & Finance for Non-financial Professionals Finance and accounting are at the heart of every business. These functions deal with recording, summarizing, and analyzing financial information across all departments for decision making, directing, and controlling their resources and activities. Every activity or non-activity in an organization has financial implications and  more...

Selecting Suppliers Administering Contracts Selecting Suppliers & Administering Contracts One of the most important steps in the purchasing process is to select the supplier that best meets your organization's purchase needs. To help with this part of the process, organizations develop supplier evaluation criteria and use tools designed to conduct a comprehensive and objective evaluation of suppliers. Once the supplier is chosen, the  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials 360-Degree Appraisals Performance Appraisal Essentials: 360-Degree Appraisals By gathering information from many different people, a 360-degree appraisal gives a complete portrait of behavior on the job one that looks at people from multiple perspectives. This type of appraisal incorporates feedback from peers, managers, customers, and direct reports, as well as from the appraisee. And when feedback from all  more...

The Cash Flow Statement The Cash Flow Statement As the popular saying goes revenue is vanity, margin is sanity, and cash is king. While it is very important for an organization to keep earning revenue and maintaining a good profit margin, a positive cash flow is equally important for its survival. Cash flowing in to the organization must meet or exceed the cash flowing out to enable the organization to pay its  more...

Planning for Exchange Server 2010 Planning for Exchange Server 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is the latest release in Microsoft's e-mail and messaging software. The core functionality of Exchange Server remains the same; however, there has been key improvements in the areas of security and compliance, unified  more...

Active Directory Doman Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Doman Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640) Windows Server 2008 R2 is the 2009 refresh of Microsoft s Windows Server product. This R2 release introduces improvements to existing features as well as the addition of new functionality. This course introduces the  more...

IT Strategy Essentials Implementing an IT Strategy IT Strategy Essentials: Implementing an IT Strategy After your IT strategy plan is complete, you can start implementing it. But first you need to get buy-in from various stakeholders so that the work that's required to carry out the IT strategic initiatives can move forward smoothly. It's important, therefore, to communicate the plan to the stakeholders and get their feedback. When this is  more...

Creating Maintaining a Positive Work Environment Creating & Maintaining a Positive Work Environment Leaders play a vital role in establishing and maintaining a positive work environment. This is key to any organization's long-term success, no matter how many employees you have. It's leaders who foster the work atmosphere; they're responsible for conducting things in a way that helps raise people's spirits. Leaders can also help counteract  more...

Strategic Sales Planning Strategic Sales Planning Who are your target customers? What value propositions are you offering them and why? How do you plan effectively in order to maximize revenues and develop strong customer relationships? The use of strategic sales planning is one way to answer these important questions. Defining and developing an effective sales strategy is an essential part of any sales function and  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Planning a Presentation Basic Presentation Skills: Planning a Presentation Even the most seasoned public speakers can experience nerves before a major presentation. The successful ones, however, have learned how to make those nerves work for them. Positive concern about the impact of a presentation can spur presenters to raise their game, enabling them to get the desired results. For example, a presentation can be  more...

Moving from Trainer to Performance Consultant Course description -- Taking a step up in your career is an exciting time. Now is your chance to help your clients with their overall abilities, not just a few key skills. The move from being a trainer to becoming a performance consultant can be difficult if you aren ™t aware of certain strategies and tips. This course will help you identify the steps to gaining the skills you need while  more...

The Entrepreneurship Certificate in Marketing Mastery Program A Trump U Course- Starting a new business means more than having a good idea. The hottest concept will cool off in a minute if it isn ™t fueled by the knowledge and skills that are needed to transform it into a real and sustainable business. Students will be given an opportunity to work on their own business concepts. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time.  more...

Recruiting & Hiring Training & Certification Program Learn the basics of recruiting and hiring, as well as earn a "Fundamentals Of Recruiting & Hiring" certificate. This self-paced course qualifies for 4 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Our Recruiting & Hiring Training & Certification Program provides details on the steps necessary to legally and effectively recruit and  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Customer Service That Sells Develop an internal customer service culture that is dedicated to serving your customers. You will receive as a bonus 1 year unlimited access to this course from the day of enrollment. If attempting to accelerate your learning (1-2 weeks or less), please pay special attention to key points so you may successfully apply the information gained from this course to your particular business situation.  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Writing a Business Plan Business plans play a vital role in getting your company up and running. They help you clearly define your goals, expectations, and needs. This online course will help you craft a successful business plan for your organization by providing valuable insights via video, text, and downloads. The course of study has been expertly developed by an accredited college and can be completed within the  more...

Managing Efficiencies of IT Projects Are you delivering quality application systems? Do you know how you can ensure that your projects deliver value to your organization? The key to delivering value is "process." Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of following the same process for each project. In this course, you will learn how to converge methodologies with other project management techniques and process  more...

Giving Feedback A Manager s Guide The performance of your business depends upon the performance of every member of your staff. Thus a key skill for all who manage staff is the ability to provide candid, constructive feedback about performance. The purpose of this course is to enable you to enhance your skills in giving feedback. The course starts by exploring the nature of feedback, and it then develops a practical approach to the  more...

E-Learning Essentials Part 1 E-Learning and Successful Strategy This Course is designed to cover the broad offerings within the scope of e-learning and the various challenges that arise in implementing an e-learning solution. It places e-learning within the context of learning and knowledge management and the role of e-learning in harnassing an organizations's intellectual and human assests. The course covers the importance of a clear and effective strategy  more...

Sales Skills Overcoming Obstacles In Sales Skills: Overcoming Obstacles, participants will learn how to identify a client's key issues, how to differentiate between benefits and features, and how to anticipate objections. Participants will also learn how to create and deliver an effective sales presentation that is geared toward their client's key issues, as well as how to overcome a customer's objections. Learn To  more...

Sales Skills Gaining Customer Commitment In Sales Skills: Gaining Customer Commitment, you will learn how to establish credibility and develop relationships with your clients, as well as what questions you should ask clients when determining their needs. You will also learn the three stages of need, how to determine which stage of need a client is in, and how to help clients envision themselves benefiting from your product or service. In  more...

Sales Skills Effectively Closing a Sale In Sales Skills: Effectively Closing a Sale, you will learn how to focus on clients' key issues when speaking to them, why product demonstrations are beneficial, and why it is important to speak with satisfied clients. You will also learn how to recognize buying signals, how to respond to resistance, and what to do if a sales meeting becomes uncomfortable. In addition, you will learn when to close  more...

Strategic Management Developing a Successful Process Strategic Management: Developing a Successful Process offers the student an overview of the information required to identify the components that comprise an effective planning document and organize an appropriate strategic business plan. The student will learn the proper guidelines to get the plan accepted as well as the correct steps to implement, execute, and monitor the plan effectively.  more...

Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of Marketing Principles of Marketing: Fundamentals of Marketing offers the student an overview of the information required to identify key marketing terms, language, and concepts. The program details the elements of the marketing mix, the stages of the product life cycle, and the proper steps to implement the market segmentation process. Learn To Apply appropriate terms or  more...

CompTIA Server 2005 Troubleshooting Disaster Recovery This course covers general information about troubleshooting techniques and the disaster recovery process. This course is divided into two units, Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery. The Troubleshooting unit covers troubleshooting and problem solving techniques, shutdown options, and bottlenecks. The Disaster Recovery unit covers disaster recovery planning, fault tolerance, and backup and  more...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 1 C ourse Overview This is the first course in a five-part series on Novell NetWare 5 Advanced Administration. This series provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design, configure, and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. This course will cover upgrading to NetWare 5, the NetWare server, and the Server Console. L earn To: Identify the methods for upgrading to a  more...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 2 C ourse Overview This is the second course in a five-part series on Novell NetWare 5 Advanced Administration. This series provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design, configure, and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. This course will cover queue-based network printing, network file systems, and network and server optimization. L earn To: Set up network printing  more...

Oracle Workflow 11i10 Configuring Oracle Workflow Components This course covers the mandatory and optional tasks that are performed to set up Oracle Workflow. It also covers features of service components and specific service components including agent listeners and notification mailers. Finally, it covers queue propagation and agent activity details. Learn To: Identify the mandatory steps for setting up Oracle Workflow. Identify options  more...

Oracle 11i10 System Admin Workflow Applications Manager This course covers the mandatory and optional tasks that are performed to set up Oracle Workflow. It also introduces the learners to Oracle Applications Manager (OAM) and its benefits. In addition, it explores options to monitor system performance, critical activities, and business flows of an organization. Finally, it covers features that help in diagnosing and resolving system issues.  more...

Crystal Reports v10 Introduction to Report Design Part 2 This course is the second in a three-part series that focuses on organizing and customizing your reports. This course covers the key concepts associated with grouping, selecting, and summarizing fields and data in Crystal Reports v10. In this course, you will also learn to modify settings and format reports. Learn To: Identify the options for creating and modifying a group in a  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 1 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 1 introduces the common features of different Oracle products in the Oracle Enterprise Project Management Solutions suite. The course will also cover the integration of different Oracle Applications with Oracle Projects. Additionally, the course will provide information on setting up set of books and defining organizations for Oracle Projects.  more...

Oracle 11i10 Order to Cash Tax Accounting Period Closing This course provides an overview of the Tax Accounting process. It describes the steps for setting up tax and tax profile options. It also covers defining tax codes, tax rates, and tax groups. In addition, the course elaborates on the period-closing process. Learn To: Identify key concepts related to tax in Oracle 11i10 Order to Cash. Identify the steps for setting up tax.  more...

Oracle 11i10 Order to Cash Setting Up Processing Receipts This course elaborates on the process of setting up and applying receipts. The course also covers concepts related to handling chargebacks, adjustments, claims, balance segments, and non-manual receipts. Learn To: Identify key concepts related to the receipt setup process. Identify options for defining Receivables activities. Identify options for defining a bank. Identify  more...

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Getting Started This course introduces learners to the basics of Macromedia Flash MX 2004. The course has two units, Flash MX 2004 Fundamentals and Movie Clips and ActionScript. The Flash MX 2004 Fundamentals covers the toolbar, menu bar, frames, layers, colors, and tweening. The Movie Clips and ActionScript unit introduces the concept of movie clips and covers the basics of ActionScript. Learn To:  more...

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Fundamentals of ActionScript This course introduces learners to the basics of ActionScript. The course has four units. Understanding ActionScript introduces learners to the new features of ActionScript 2.0 and provides them with a broad-level framework. Working with ActionScript covers the main aspects of ActionScript namely, handling events, using the ActionScript syntax, and working with data. Working with Functions and  more...

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop II Part 4 This course will teach learners to configure an Oracle database for multilingual applications and distributed database access. Learners will learn how to use various database technologies, such as Resource Manager, the Scheduler, and materialized views. Learn To: Identify features of Automatic Storage Management (ASM). Identify features of Automatic Storage Management (ASM)  more...

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop II Part 2 This course will teach learners to use RMAN and explain the various RMAN commands. Diagnostic sources, non-critical recovery, and incomplete recovery concepts are also covered in this course. Learners will also learn how to perform incomplete recovery. Learn To: Match various RMAN commands with their features. Distinguish between the methods for issuing RMAN commands. Identify  more...

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop I Part 4 Learners will gain a conceptual understanding of the Oracle database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Learners will also be taught about undo management, lock management, and backup and recovery techniques. Learn To: Identify benefits of undo data. Identify features of undo segments. Identify undo management tasks that a DBA should perform  more...

Macromedia Captivate 1 0 Movies Quizzes MenuBuilder This course provides information on the advanced features of Captivate, particularly with reference to e-learning content and MenuBuilder projects. Learn To: Identify custom recording options. Identify preferences you can set for a movie. Identify options for resizing a movie. Identify the options for editing audio timing. Identify the steps for exporting and importing  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Improve Control Phases of DMAIC The Improve phase in the DMAIC model of Six Sigma implementation helps the practitioners to generate solutions, select the best solution, and implement it to improve the performance of processes. The Control phase is the final phase of the DMAIC model. It enables the Six Sigma team members to apply a set of tools and techniques to maintain the new improved process. Learn To:  more...

Supply Chain Management Using Models This course provides the learner with an understanding of efficiency and cost savings strategies, utilizing collaboration and technology to maximize the effect of supply chain processing, and product design and product life cycle management as elements of the improvement effort. In addition to, performance measures and metrics, and models for improving all major processes within a supply chain.  more...

Networking Technologies Series TCP IP Protocols Course Overview This course is the second in a three-part series on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Participants will learn about Internet, Transport Layer, Gateway, Routing, and Application Layer Protocols. L earn To: Identify the features, functions and structure of the three TCP/IP protocols: Internet Protocol (IP), Internet Control Message Protocol  more...

C Programming - Part 4 Course Overview This is the last course in a four-part series on C++ Programming, which is based on ANSI C++. This course is designed to give learners some of the practical skills needed to be able to write and compile user-ready C++ applications. Learners will acquire skills needed to perform runtime exception handling, incorporate standard libraries, and create well-designed class  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Part 1 This is the first in a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) v2.0 exam. The course starts with coverage of the basics of WAN technologies and components. The areas then covered are: security in expanding networks, the configuration of asynchronous connections, and controlling network access through PPP. Learn To:  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks - Part 2 This is the second in a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) v2.0 exam. The course offers an overview of cable and DSL technology, the configuration and troubleshooting of DSL, Virtual Private Networks, and the creation of IKE and IPSec security policies. Learn To: Identify features of broadband technology.  more...

Oracle8 Database Administration - Manage Storage Structures Course Overview This course is the third in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle8. In this course, participants will learn the concepts associated with storage structure components. In addition, this course will teach users how to create and maintain rollback segments, temporary segments and indexes. L earn To:  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Strategies and Techniques Course Overview This course is the first in a three-part Oracle8 Performance Tuning series. This course will introduce participants to tools and techniques used to improve the performance of the Oracle8 server. Participants will be introduced to files and events that support the tuning process. In addition, students will learn considerations for tuning applications. Finally, students will  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Managing Memory and Disk I O Course Overview This course is the second in a three-part Oracle8 Performance Tuning series. This course introduces the learner to the application tuning issues that will impact database performance. In addition, participants will be introduced to tuning components and functions of the shared pool and the buffer cache. Students will learn how to monitor the contents and usage of the Redo Log  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Optimizing Sorts and Minimizing Contention Course Overview This course is the third in a three-part Oracle8 Performance Tuning series. This course introduces the participants improving performance for sort operations. The student will be able to identify the SQL operations that require sorts, ensure that sorting is done in memory where possible, use direct writes for large sorts and allocate temporary space appropriately. The student  more...

Oracle Reports R6 Report Fundamentals Course Overview This course is the first in a three-part Oracle Report Builder series that is based on Oracle Reports Release 6. This course introduces the learner to, the key features of Report Builder, steps involved in building a standard tabular report and report layout styles. In addition, this course will help participants learn how to use the Live Previewer, store reports, and migrate  more...

Oracle Reports R6 Enhance Reports Course Overview This course is the second in a three-part Oracle Reports series that is based on Oracle Reports Release 6. The goal of this course is to enable developers to construct complex reports and charts using Oracle Reports. This course introduces the learner to the key features of the Data Model editor, Layout Model objects and their properties. The course also enables the learner to  more...

Windows NT 4 0 User Fundamentals Course Overview This multimedia self-paced learning course will instruct you on working with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. The unique Skill Builder instruction uses text, voice, questioning, practice, quizzes and multiple study paths to create a learning environment that enhances your enjoyment and comprehension. Preassessment testing in the beginning of each unit will allow you to  more...

SQL Server 7 0 - Implementing a Database - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a five part series that will provide students with the knowledge to to implement a database solution with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. L earn To: Implement data integrity. Create and maintain indexes. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is designed for IT professionals responsible for implementing a database  more...

Visual C 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in an eight part series for programmers. This series provides the C++ programmers the necessary skills to develop applications using the MFC library and the Microsoft Visual C++ 6 development environment. L earn To: Identify the definition, features of MFC key classes and the differences between SDK and MFC, static and dynamic and regular vs.  more...

Visual C 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 5 Course Overview This is the fifth course in an eight part series for programmers. This series provides the C++ programmers the necessary skills to develop applications using the MFC library and the Microsoft Visual C++ 6 development environment. L earn To: Store and retrieve data from a file and registry by using MFC. Implement remote communication by using the Socket and Serial  more...

IIS 4 0 Creating Configuring a Web Server - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a four part series that will provide students with the knowledge to support the various features of Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0. Participants will gain an understanding of the product's architecture and perform the procedures to install, configure, and implement Internet Information Server. L earn To: Identify the  more...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in a five-part series on Novell NetWare 5 Advanced Administration. This series provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design, configure, and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. This course will cover upgrading to NetWare 5, the NetWare server, and the Server Console. L earn To: Identify the methods for upgrading to a NetWare 5  more...

Oracle 11i10 Order to Cash Order Entry Overview This course provides an overview of the Order Entry process. The course describes the methods for creating transaction types, defaulting rules, and end customers. The course also covers the header and line information that needs to be entered in an order. Learn To: Identify key areas in the order entry process. Identify characteristics of the Negotiation functionality. Create a  more...

Oracle 11i10 Order to Cash Order Creation Setup This course describes the methods for creating BSAs, internal orders, and drop shipments. The course also describes the options for scheduling, booking, copying, and importing orders. In addition, this course covers the essential and optional steps for setting up a sales order. Learn To: Identify key issues in working with a Blanket Sales Agreement (BSA). Create a Blanket Sales  more...

Access 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview This course is intended for end users who are looking to use the fundamental capabilities of Microsoft Access 2000. Participants will learn to identify the basic features of Access 2000; create and maintain tables; and work with Access 2000 data. L earn To: Identify the concepts related to databases and the features of Access 2000. Create and maintain tables and  more...

E-Commerce Security This course is intended for students who wish to consider the impact of security issues on e-commerce implementation. Learn To: Identify the features of a Security Firewall. Identify the features of Information Encryption. Identify the features of Authentication and Authorization. Identify the features of E-Commerce Payment Security. Audience: This course is  more...

Oracle e-Business 11i System Admin Fundamentals 2 This is the second course of five that teaches 11i System Administrators the concepts and fundamentals of their role. The first unit covers the definition and management of Concurrent Managers. The second unit covers managing profile options and creating and incorporating custom programs. The final unit covers user auditing and resource monitoring. Learn To: Identify key features of  more...

Windows 2000 Planning Implementing Active Directories - Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in a four part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory in an enterprise environment. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify the key features and components of Active Directory; identify the physical structure and security  more...

Crystal Reports v10 Introduction to Report Design Part 1 This course is the first in a three-part series that focuses on the basics of reporting using Crystal Reports v10. This course introduces the user to Crystal Reports and its environment. It also covers the fundamentals of databases and the key concepts associated with relational databases. In this course, you will learn to plan, create, preview, save, and distribute reports. Learn To:  more...

Cisco Networking Technologies Introduction Part 4 This course covers configuring Cisco routers and managing the network environment. It maps to Cisco Exam 640-821. Learn To: Identify the stages of a router startup. Identify how to complete router system setup. Identify the command used to log in to privileged mode on a router. Identify features of Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP). Identify commands for enabling and  more...

Oracle 11i e-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers Part 2 This course provides an overview of Flexfields, Workflow, and Alerts for functional implementers. Learn To: Identify features of flexfields. Identify features of key and descriptive flexfields. Enter an invoice to display a key flexfield. Identify features of Oracle Workflow. Identify key concepts related to different types of Workflow processes. Match components of  more...

Oracle8i Performance Tuning Architecture Strategy Course Overview This course is the first in a three-part Oracle8i Performance Tuning series. This interactive course will introduce participants to tools and techniques used to improve the performance of the Oracle8i server. Participants will be introduced to files and events that support the tuning process. In addition, students will learn considerations for tuning applications. Finally,  more...

Oracle8i Backup and Recovery Strategies Backups Course Overview This is the first course in a two-part series that covers the critical skills in planning and implementing database backup and recovery strategies. This course introduces the learners to the backup and recovery goals and functions of the various structures and processes in the Oracle architecture. In addition, participants learn to manage archive processing and maintain a  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 This is the second course in a 3 part series that prepares learners for the Cisco CCNA ICND exam 640-811 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The course introduces fundamental routing concepts. It describes the features, operation, and configuration of Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Open  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 3 This is the third course in a 3 part series that prepares learners for the Cisco CCNA ICND exam 640-811 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The course describes Network Address Translation (NAT) and port address translation (PAT). This course also covers how to configure serial interfaces using PPP and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) encapsulation. Frame Relay operation is introduced  more...

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Part 2 This course covers network models, network switches, and switch deployment. It then goes on to teach about catalyst images and connectivity, as well as configuring VLANs and VTP. Learn To: Identify features of transparent bridges. Identify how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents bridging loops. Identify the features of the BID that can be chosen as the root switch.  more...

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Part 4 This course covers network optimization and securing multilayer switched networks (MSNs). It then examines Metro Ethernet connectivity and tunneling, as well as EoMPLS encapsulation. Learn To: Identify techniques for enhancing network performance. Identify guidelines for configuring Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) and Virtual Switched Port Analyzer (VSPAN). Identify guidelines  more...

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Part 1 This course teaches advanced IP addressing concepts. This course also examines advanced IP routing principles, including static and dynamic routing characteristics, classful and classless routing, and automatic route summarization across network boundaries. Learn To: Identify network layer elements of a scalable network. Identify benefits of IPv6. Identify circumstances for  more...

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Part 2 This course examines Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), which is one of the most commonly used interior gateway protocols in IP networking. OSPF is a standards based routing protocol. Configuration and verification of OSPF within a Cisco router is taught. Each of the important OSPF commands is explained and described in an example. Learn To: Identify characteristics of OSPF protocol.  more...

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Part 3 This course describes the features and operation of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). It teaches how to configure EIGRP. This course also introduces Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) technology structures and protocols, as well as basic configuration examples. Learn To: Identify benefits of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).  more...

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Part 4 This is the last course of a four-part series that prepares learners for the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Exam (BSCI 642-801). This course teaches the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and about manipulating routing updates. With multiple connections, the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is an alternative to using default routes to control path selections. Configuring and troubleshooting BGP can  more...

Windows 2000 Administration--Part 1 User Accounts Course Overview This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basics of administration. It introduces the student to the basics of Windows 2000 Network Administration and to the setting up and administering of User Accounts in Windows 2000. L earn To: Identify the key features of Windows 2000 Network Administration. Set up User Accounts.  more...

Windows 2000 Administration--Part 1 User Accounts Course Overview This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basics of administration. It introduces the student to the basics of Windows 2000 Network Administration and to the setting up and administering of User Accounts in Windows 2000. L earn To: Identify the key features of Windows 2000 Network Administration. Set up User Accounts.  more...

Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 1 Active Dir Install Course Overview This course focuses on providing the knowledge and skills necessary for experienced support professionals to install, configure and troubleshoot Active Directory. L earn To: Identify Active Directory Concepts. Identify the features of a Domain Name System (DNS) Server. How to install Active Directory. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This  more...

Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Admin --Part 4 Security Course Overview This is the fourth course in a five-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows 2000 network infrastructure. At the completion of this course, students will learn to encrypt a file; add and remove a  more...

Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Admin --Part 4 Security Course Overview This is the fourth course in a five-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows 2000 network infrastructure. At the completion of this course, students will learn to encrypt a file; add and remove a  more...

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop II Part 1 This course will teach learners to configure an Oracle database for multilingual applications and distributed database access. Students will also practice various methods of recovering the database, using RMAN, SQL, and Flashback technology. Learn To: Match goals of Oracle Database 10g manageability features with the methods of achieving them. Identify features of the Oracle  more...

Exchange 2000 Server--Part 2 Configuring Course Overview This course will teach students how to configure Exchange 2000 server once it has been installed. Even experienced Exchange 5.5 administrators will find a great deal of new material in this course as configuration details relating to Exchange 2000 Server's enhanced scalability is covered. The hands-on consequences of enhancements such as multiple data stores, improved clustering,  more...

Exchange 2000 Server--Part 5 Growth Course Overview This course presents the key subject areas that must be covered within this course, and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required content. It covers areas such as Monitoring and Managing Exchange 2000 Services, and Indexing and Search Capabilities. L earn To: Verify server and connector status. Identify the features of server monitors. Identify the  more...

Exchange 2000 Infrastructure Design--Part 2 Course Overview This course will cover messaging connectivity, client connectivity, and public folder management. Developing a routing strategy for your corporate Exchange 2000 messaging system is a vital task when implementing a messaging solution. The new routing transport and architecture in Exchange 2000 Server means that several issues must be considered before deploying the messaging  more...

Oracle 11i Procure to Pay Part 5 This course provides an understanding about the steps to be implemented for the Period Close process in Payables. In addition, you will also learn about the various setup steps in the applications that are part of the Procure-to-Pay process in Oracle Applications. Learn To: Identify the tasks to be performed to prepare for closing a Payables period. Identify tasks related to  more...

Oracle 11i Procure to Pay Part 4 This course provides an understanding of the key implementation issues in Oracle Payables applications. In addition, you will also learn how Payables fits into Oracle's e-Business Suite of applications. Learn To: Match different types of invoices with their descriptions. Identify options in the Invoices window for creating an invoice header. Identify options for distributing an  more...

XML Programming--Part 1 Components Style Sheets Course Overview This first course in the series will teach learners why XML is useful for developing Web and enterprise applications and the basics about how to write XML well-formed documents. It will cover the history of XML, the features and benefits of XML, writing XML documents, and using style sheets, including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the Extensible Style Language (XSL). This  more...

Oracle 11i Procure to Pay Part 2 This course provides an understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle and key implementation issues in Oracle Sourcing, Requisitions, iProcurement, and Purchase Orders. The student's will also learn to make basic implementation decisions involved in launching the Procure-to-Pay process. Learners will learn how these applications fit into Oracle's e-Business Suite of applications. Learn To:  more...

Oracle 11i Procure to Pay Part 3 This course provides an understanding of the Procure-to-Pay cycle and key implementation issues in Oracle Purchasing, iProcurement and Payables applications. This course covers creation and security of documents. This course will prepare student's to make basic implementation decisions involved in launching the Procure-to-Pay process. Learners will learn how these applications fit into Oracle's  more...

Oracle9i SQL DML and DDL The Oracle SQL DML and DDL course is the third in a three-part series covering the Data Manipulation and Data Definition language statements supported by Oracle9i. This course introduces the participants to various objects in a database. The participants learn to create, update, and delete the database objects. The participants also learn to add rows, update, and delete existing rows from a table.  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Perform Database Backups Course Overview This course introduces students to backup methods for Oracle9i database administration. The backup concepts covered by this course include backup strategies and requirements, Oracle Architecture, archiving data, backup methods, and working with a standby database. Students perform backup procedures using operating system utilities, Oracle9i utilities such as RMAN, standard  more...

Oracle9i Performance Tuning Architecture Strategy In this course, you are introduced to the strategies and techniques used for tuning the Oracle9i server. Learn To: o Match the tuning goals with the appropriate job role. o Identify common tuning problems that directly affect database performance. o Identify appropriate tuning goals. o Identify key information recorded by the alert log. o Identify the parameters that control the  more...

Moving from Technical Professional to Mgr Series Getting Started This course introduces the learner to some management fundamentals. Beginning with the requirements for IT success, the course outlines the roles of the IT manager as well as the skills required for effective management. It then teaches the principles of three types of management planning as well as the fundamentals of recruiting for new managers. Learn To: Identify key functional areas  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Financial Accountant This SAP R/3 4.6 Financial Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. It provides the student with an overview of the key components of R/3 Financial Accounting that affect financial accountants - namely the enterprise structure and master records. Furthermore, the trainee is provided with a structured introduction to the  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 1 Install Config This is the first course in a five part series that discusses how to effectively plan an installation, perform a new installation and perform an upgrade. It also teaches how to automate the installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional by using an answer file and a UDF by using the Setup Manager Wizard, and how to configure additional answer file settings. Finally, it covers how to install and  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 5 Disk File Mgt This is the final course in a five part series in the Microsoft Windows XP Installation and Administration curriculum. It covers how to work with basic and dynamic disks, manage drive letters, paths and defragmenting volumes on computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional. It also teaches how to configure and manage various file systems, manage data compression, and secure data by using EFS  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 3 This is the third course in a three-part series of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Management curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course teaches about the placement of domain controllers and managing operations masters in Active Directory. Managing  more...

CompTIA Server 2005 Hardware Operating System Install This course covers general information about installing hardware devices and configuring servers. This course is divided into two units, Hardware Installation and Configuration of Servers. The Hardware Installation unit covers best practices of hardware installation and server management. The Configuration of Servers unit covers hardware configuration, installation, and network configuration.  more...

CompTIA Linux 2004 Installation This series covers basic installation, operation, and troubleshooting operating systems on workstations and servers. The learner will be able to explain fundamental open source resources/licenses, demonstrate knowledge of user administration, understand file permissions/software configurations and manage local storage devices and network protocols. When all five courses are taken in the Linux+  more...

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 1 In this course, you are introduced to the basics of Windows 2000 security. The concepts of encryption and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) are introduced. You are taught how to plan administrative access including remote administrative access. User account policies, software updates, and Remote Installation Services (RIS) are also covered. Learn To: • To  more...

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 2 This course, teaches about security for Windows 2000-based computers. Security templates and security baselines are covered. The learner is guided through additional security configurations including security settings for file and print resources. Web server security and Internet security are also covered. Learn To: • To identify guidelines for planning  more...

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 3 In this course, participants learn about Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates. Encrypting File System (EFS) is also covered. Finally, the learner is guided through the process of extending the network to partners and how to manage partner accounts. Learn To: • To match components of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with their descriptions.  more...

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 3 In this course, participants learn about Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates. Encrypting File System (EFS) is also covered. Finally, the learner is guided through the process of extending the network to partners and how to manage partner accounts. Learn To: • To match components of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with their descriptions.  more...

Financial Management Financial Planning Forecasting This course will provide a basic introduction to financial planning and forecasting and how this process is important in the firm meeting its financial goals. We will describe the planning process (also known as budgeting) and how the plan, once established, is implemented. Learn To: Identify key aspects of strategic and business plans. Identify guidelines for creating a financial  more...

Business Writing The Fundamentals Professionals are required to communicate effectively and in a meaningful way with coworkers and clients. The Business Writing series will provide professionals with the skills necessary to write effectively in the business environment. Business considerations such as, tone, paragraph structure, writing positive and negative messages effectively and proposal writing are key topics covered in this  more...

Business Writing Writing Effective Proposals Professionals are required to communicate effectively and in a meaningful way with coworkers and clients. The Business Writing series will provide professionals with the skills necessary to write effectively in the business environment. Business considerations such as, tone, paragraph structure, writing positive and negative messages effectively and proposal writing are key topics covered in this  more...

Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 2 This is the second of a three-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The course gives in-depth and exam-focused coverage to DNS name resolution, zone transfer, and management, and NetBIOS name resolution using WINS. Learn To To identify features of  more...

Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 2 This is the second of a three-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The course gives in-depth and exam-focused coverage to DNS name resolution, zone transfer, and management, and NetBIOS name resolution using WINS. Learn To To identify features of  more...

Excellence in Service Solving Customer Problems In Excellence in Service: Solving Customer Problems you will learn how to quickly identify the style of the customer so you can speak their language. You will learn customer-friendly language that keeps the customer from becoming upset. You will also learn how to effectively solve customers? problems and benefit from their complaints. Learn To: Identify ways to effectively communicate  more...

Implementing Wireless LANs Part 3 Security This course examines the important area of access point (AP) security. You will learn how to implement WEP and some of the limitations of this technology and about methods of increasing WEP security using technologies such as Multiple keys, disabling broadcasts and key hashing. You will also learn about EAP and its improvements over WEP including RADIUS authentication and session keys. You will  more...

Recruiting Retention Keeping Your Good Employees Recruiting and Retention: Keeping Your Good Employees offers the student an overview of organizational facets that affect employee retention. The program explains the process for leading employees through orientation. The program also covers steps for conducting feedback sessions and coaching. Learn To Identify organizational facets that affect employee retention.  more...

Exit Interviewing Skills The Termination Process Exit Interviewing: The Termination Process covers how to monitor and guide your employees' performance, as well as how to terminate employment lawfully. The program also covers how to explain performance standards to employees, how to document performance and misconduct issues, and how to improve employees' performance. In addition, it teaches how to discipline employee misconduct, prepare for a  more...

Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 3 This is the third of a 3-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. In-depth and exam-focused coverage is given to the areas of IPSec security and certificates, network access connections and their management, and the management of user access and IAS. Learn To  more...

Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 3 This is the third of a 3-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. In-depth and exam-focused coverage is given to the areas of IPSec security and certificates, network access connections and their management, and the management of user access and IAS. Learn To  more...

Succession Planning Setting Up a Succession Planning Program Succession Planning: Setting Up a Succession Planning Program focuses on putting your Succession Plan on paper and into action. It begins with guidelines on writing a mission statement, policy and procedures, identifying target groups and other issues such as legal considerations. It then provides comprehensive guidelines on all aspects of rolling out your plan, how to communicate and provide  more...

Succession Planning Successors Plan Evaluation Planning Tools In Succession Planning: Successors and Plan Evaluations and Planning Tools you will learn about utilizing the internal labour bank of an organization, and you will learn guidelines for using promotion policy and internal development strategies. The course also focuses on evaluation of the Succession Plan, how vital this is both for the success of the plan and encouraging strategic support for the  more...

Six Sigma Deploying Six Sigma In Deploying Six Sigma you will learn the fundamentals of beginning a Six Sigma project. It begins by giving assistance in prioritizing projects and selecting key people before then helping the learner to define, measure, analyze, improve and control the selected process. It also looks at process capability studies and how they should be directed. Learn To  more...

Delegation The Delegation Process In "Delegation: The Delegation Process," you will learn to implement a delegation process developed around an easy to understand ABC model. By learning and using the model, learners can become much more effective delegators. Learn To To identify guidelines for prioritizing and grouping tasks To identify key issues to consider when  more...

Delegation Monitoring Evaluating Results In "Delegation: Monitoring and Evaluating Results," you will learn how examine such areas as how to review delegates, how to maintain task boundaries, how to support delegates, and how to deal with delegates who offer resistance. Delegates need to be assisted in their development through coaching, trust and motivation, and this course teaches strategies in all these fields. To help them to get the  more...

Total Quality Management Fundamentals In Total Quality Management Fundamentals you will learn concepts and the history of Total Quality Management. Beginning with the benefits of a total quality solution, the course then explores the origins of total quality, comparing it with traditional management practices. It then goes on to teach the learner about the cost of quality, building a quality framework, managing organizational change  more...

Total Quality Management Implementation and Tools Total Quality and Quality Tools breaks Total Quality Management into distinct easy-to-understand stages. You will learn the steps required for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating a total quality solution. With the stages in place, the required basic tools for quality analysis are taught before the learner is introduced to some more advanced tools for Total Quality Management.  more...

ISO 9001 2000 Overview of Standards In ISO 9001: 2000: Overview of Standards you will learn the fundamentals of the ISO system of standards. It examines quality management in general and ISO in particular, focusing on the history of ISO and how their standards are developed. It then teaches the initial steps an organization should take when seeking initial or upgraded certification from ISO. Learn To  more...

Business Ethics Managerial Business Ethics In Business Ethics: Managerial Business Ethics, you will learn about common managerial ethical issues, as well as ways to proactively ensure ethicality in the workplace and address subordinates' ethical issues. You will also learn causes of unethical behavior, how to recognize unethical behavior, and how to end unethical behavior in the workplace. Learn To  more...

Managing Generations in the Workplace Generations Working Together In Managing Generations in the Workplace: Generations Working Together you will learn the importance of managing the generations in the workplace. It teaches how intergenerational confrontation can be a positive interaction, how to effectively coach and manage intergenerational teams so as to maximize their performance, and how to motivate employees and promote winning behaviors. Learn To  more...

Managing High Performers Implementing Recognition Programs Managing High Performers: Implementing Recognition Programs, takes the learner through the importance of developing effective recognition programs which will ensure the retention of your company a a s high performers. Effective coaching, mentoring, and feedback delivered in tandem with a recognition program are the focus in this course, and learners will find invaluable guidelines for each.  more...

HIPAA Privacy Health Care Employees In a HIPAA Privacy and Health Care Employees a ? you will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy training. The course explains HIPAA, as well as the concepts of administrative simplification, covered entities, and how HIPAA training impacts the health care workforce and those in their care. Learn To Take steps to avoid wrongful disclosure of patient  more...

Project Management Project Scope Management In Project Management - Project Scope Management, you will learn about the constituent processes of Scope Management, the processes to develop a scope management plan, and the techniques to analyze scope definition. You will also learn the importance of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including concepts, design procedures, and the outputs resulting from the WBS creation process. Finally, you  more...

Project Management Project Quality Management In Project Management - Project Quality Management, you will learn how an organization should manage processes that determine quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities. You will also learn the key inputs, techniques, and outputs of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. Finally, you will learn the contributions made by the pioneers of quality management. Learn To:  more...

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 4 This course teaches how to provide secures access to non-Microsoft clients. Remote access, and firewalls are covered. Participants also learn about screened subnets. Finally, application-layer security and IP-layer security concepts are taught. Learn To: • To match components of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with their descriptions.  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Setting Up a Project Office In Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office, you will learn terms associated with a a a project office a a a a and the different functions a project office can fulfill. You will also learn how an organization can determine the need for, plan, and implement a project office. Learn To Match the terms project, program, and portfolio  more...

Team Leadership Promoting Your Team s Effectiveness Team Leadership: Promoting Your Team's Effectiveness offers the student an overview of how to set goals, prevent team ineffectiveness, and measure individual and team performance. The program covers in detail the steps for setting effective goals, the steps for measuring team and individual performance, and the advantages and negative effects of diversity. Learn To  more...

Principles of Marketing Writing a Marketing Plan Principles of Marketing: Writing a Marketing Plan offers the student an overview of the elements of a marketing plan, covers the processes used to develop marketing objectives and strategies, and covers how to create a marketing plan. The program also details how to write, present, execute, and evaluate a marketing plan. Learn To Determine your product's market  more...

Organizational Learning Transferring Knowledge within an Org In Organizational Learning: Transferring Knowledge within an Organization, you will learn to use management tools and identify challenges encountered when using technology for knowledge transfer. You will also learn how to encourage knowledge transfer through employee empowerment and incentives, as well as how to address and overcome transfer reluctance. Learn To  more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a five part series that will provide students with the skills to write a Microsoft Visual Basic-based application that accesses data from a database. In this course, students will learn to use class modules to define and create an instance of a component. Students will also be provided with the basic instruction on the ActiveX Controls feature of  more...

Visual C 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in an eight part series for programmers. This series provides the C++ programmers the necessary skills to develop applications using the MFC library and the Microsoft Visual C++ 6 development environment. L earn To: Identify the features, tools, Wizards and resource editors of Visual C++ 6.0. Install and configure SQL Server and Microsoft  more...

Oracle e-Business 11i System Admin Fundamentals 4 This is the fourth course of five that teaches 11i System Administrators the concepts and fundamentals of their role. It concentrates on Flexfields. The first unit covers the basics of Flexfields and defining value sets. Key Flexfield definition and management is covered in units two and three. The fourth unit covers defining Descriptive Flexfields. The course closes with coverage of advanced  more...

Oracle8 Database Administration - Manage Data Course Overview This course is the fourth in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle8. In this course, participants will learn about the concepts associated with tables. In addition, this course will teach users about maintaining data integrity, clusters and index-organized tables, and methods for loading and reorganizing data. L  more...

Oracle8 Backup and Recovery - Strategies and Backups Course Overview This is the first course in a two-part series that will introduce participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database backup strategies. In this course, users will be introduced to backup concepts and the Oracle architecture. They will learn how to change the archive mode of a database and configure a database for archive processing. Additionally, users will  more...

Oracle8 Network Administration Net8 Architecture Configuration Course Overview This is the first course in a two-part series based on Oracle8 Network Administration. This course introduces participants to the trends and problems associated with business networking and presents the various solutions required to address these problems. This series explains in detail the architecture of Net8 and describes the steps in which connections are established between  more...

Windows 2000 Planning Implementing Active Directories - Part 3 Course Overview This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to deploy Active Directory services. It details the requirements for planning for Active Directory data recovery and maintenance and introduces the learner to the concepts of group policies and certificates as well as how to delegate administrative control. L earn To: Deploy Active Directory  more...

Lotus Domino R5 Development Part 5 Adv Application Development Course Overview This is the fifth course in a nine part series for webmasters, application developers, and graphic designers that will introduce Notes/Domino features, web-specific tasks, and basic system administration tasks to be up on the web quickly and to use Domino to create Web sites and Web applications. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to identify the functions  more...

Oracle e-Business 11i System Admin Fundamentals 5 This is the fifth course of five that teaches 11i System Administrators the concepts and fundamentals of their role. Its area of coverage is Workflow. The first unit covers the key components of Oracle workflow. The second unit covers the management of Workflow processes and notifications. The third unit covers guidelines for using Workflow Manager and Oracle Alert. Learn To:  more...

Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Learning Dreamweaver Basics This course is designed to provide Web designers with the skills necessary to create and maintain Web sites using Dreamweaver MX 2004. Learn To: Identify the key steps in the workflow for creating a Web site. Set up a local site. Create and save a new Web page. Import content and tabular data. Identify options to format text and paragraphs for the Web. Identify options  more...

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Developing Flash Applications This course covers how to build a rich Internet application with Macromedia Flash MX 2004. The course has three units. The unit Object-Oriented ActionScript 2.0 introduces learners to object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts used in ActionScript 2.0. Connecting to External Data provides information for sending and retrieving data to and from a Flash file. The third unit, Components, enables  more...

XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 5 This goal of this final course within the curriculum is to provide the learner with a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of data validation using schemas within XML and a knowledge of the applications of XML within business and commercial environments. The course begins with a coverage of validation within XML and the advantages of schemas over DTDs. The elements of an XDR schema are covered  more...

XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 5 This goal of this final course within the curriculum is to provide the learner with a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of data validation using schemas within XML and a knowledge of the applications of XML within business and commercial environments. The course begins with a coverage of validation within XML and the advantages of schemas over DTDs. The elements of an XDR schema are covered  more...

ASP NET Part 3 Web Services Web Apps Course Overview This is the final course in a three part series that covers Web services and enhancing the functionality of Web applications by using ASP.NET. The learner will be introduced to the concept of Web services, learn to call and use a Web service and to create a Web service using Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics also covered are enhancing Web application functionality, technologies  more...

ASP NET Part 3 Web Services Web Apps Course Overview This is the final course in a three part series that covers Web services and enhancing the functionality of Web applications by using ASP.NET. The learner will be introduced to the concept of Web services, learn to call and use a Web service and to create a Web service using Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics also covered are enhancing Web application functionality, technologies  more...

Achieving Success Without Authority Personal Accountability In this course a Achieving Success Without Authority: Personal Accountability a ? you will learn the importance of personal accountability for achieving success. This course teaches you about self-reliance and how you can achieve it through personal accountability. In addition, you will learn how to have effective working relationship, the skills you need for coaching, and the steps to  more...

Achieving Success Without Authority Focusing on Results Achieving Success Without Authority: Focusing on Results emphasizes the importance as well as the actions necessary to stay focused on achieving results. Each employee within an organization must maintain focus on achieving results and the importance it has to the organization. Employees must understand that even without authority they still have influence to the success of company goals.  more...

CIW Security Professional Network Security Introduction The CIW Security Professional series focuses on the management and deployment of e-business transaction and security solutions. These courses teach learners to implement e-business security policies by identifying security threats, developing counter measures using firewall systems, and attack-recognition technologies. Learn To: Identify the elements of a security infrastructure.  more...

CIW Security Professional Network Security Firewalls The CIW Security Professional series focuses on the management and deployment of e-business transaction and security solutions. These courses teach learners to implement e-business security policies by identifying security threats, developing counter measures using firewall systems, and attack-recognition technologies. Learn To: Identify the layers of the TCP/IP protocol stack and  more...

CIW Security Professional Operating System Security The CIW Security Professional series focuses on the management and deployment of e-business transaction and security solutions. These courses teach learners to implement e-business security policies by identifying security threats, developing counter measures using firewall systems, and attack-recognition technologies. Learn To: Identify features of security levels. Identify  more...

CIW Security Professional Security Auditing Attack Techniques The CIW Security Professional series focuses on the management and deployment of e-business transaction and security solutions. These courses teach learners to implement e-business security policies by identifying security threats, developing counter measures using firewall systems, and attack-recognition technologies. Learn To: Match auditor roles with associated approaches.  more...

CIW Security Professional Intrusion Detection Threat Analysis The CIW Security Professional series focuses on the management and deployment of e-business transaction and security solutions. These courses teach learners to implement e-business security policies by identifying security threats, developing counter measures using firewall systems, and attack-recognition technologies. Learn To: Identify key aspects of intrusion detection.  more...

CompTIA Linux 2004 Management This series covers basic installation, operation, and troubleshooting operating systems on workstations and servers. The learner will be able to explain fundamental open source resources/licenses, demonstrate knowledge of user administration, understand file permissions/software configurations and manage local storage devices and network protocols. Learn To: Identify components of a  more...

CompTIA Linux 2004 Hardware Documentation This series covers basic installation, operation, and troubleshooting operating systems on workstations and servers. The learner will be able to explain fundamental open source resources/licenses, demonstrate knowledge of user administration, understand file permissions/software configurations and manage local storage devices and network protocols. When all five courses are taken in the Linux+  more...

Financial Management Accounting Fundamentals This course will provide a basic introduction to accounting terms and concepts and why they are important for you to understand even if your role in the firm is not financially oriented. You will see how these concepts are applied in everyday business situations through the simulations. Finally, you will learn about financial statements and what they tell you about the firm. Learn To:  more...

Executive Level Leadership Leadership Communication Executive Level Leadership: Leadership and Communication addresses how leaders learn, test, and use information. In addition, this program covers how to evaluate a leader's performance and how to address key issues that cause performance problems. This program also addresses the marketplace, governmental, and internal variables that affect daily operations. Learn To  more...

Web Site Security Messaging Servers Viruses This course is the second course in a two-part series on Web Site Security. This course will give students the skills and knowledge to identify and prevent more tactical security risks and measures. Students will learn how to implement message security via Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a de facto messaging security standard. They will also learn how to identify and minimize security risks associated  more...

MS SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Introduction for Admins In Introduction to SharePoint Portal Server 2003 For Admins, you will learn the basic features of SharePoint Portal Server (SPS) 2003. This course covers Planning, Implementing and Designing of SPS 2003. Finally you will also learn SPS 2003 Administration, how to administer and customize SPS 2003, developing Web Parts, Backup and Restore Process. Learn To: Identify features of  more...

MS Project Server 2003 Introduction Part 2 This course introduces you to the capabilities of Microsoft Office Project Server 2003. It includes how to plan, install, and configure the platform, as well as plan for client access across the organization. Learn To: Configure SQL Server authentication for Microsoft Office Project Server 2003. Identify features of SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services. Sequence the steps to  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Network Infrastructure Part 3 This is the third course in a four-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The course covers three areas - IPSec, Network access - connection methods, policy, authentication, strategy, and troubleshooting -, and troubleshooting remote access. The course contains scenario-based NLOs that allow the  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Network Infrastructure Part 3 This is the third course in a four-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The course covers three areas - IPSec, Network access - connection methods, policy, authentication, strategy, and troubleshooting -, and troubleshooting remote access. The course contains scenario-based NLOs that allow the  more...

Windows Server 2003 Skills Update for MCSAs Part 2 This is the second course in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Skills Update for MCSAs curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft Exam 70-292 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000. This course teaches about DNS name resolution, zone transfer, and management. Network security and maintaining software by using  more...

Windows Server 2003 Skills Update for MCSAs Part 2 This is the second course in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Skills Update for MCSAs curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft Exam 70-292 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000. This course teaches about DNS name resolution, zone transfer, and management. Network security and maintaining software by using  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 3 This is the third course in a three-part series of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Management curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course teaches about the placement of domain controllers and managing operations masters in Active Directory. Managing  more...

Oracle Database 10g PL SQL Fundamentals Part 2 This course introduces learners to PL/SQL and helps them understand the benefits of this programming language. Students learn to create anonymous PL/SQL blocks. They learn to declare variables and trapping exceptions, develop stored procedures, functions, packages and database triggers. Learn To: Identify features of PL/SQL blocks within a subprogram. Match types of PL/SQL named  more...

Implementing Managing MS Exchange Server 2003 Installing This series provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 in a medium-sized to large-sized organization. Learn To: Identify advantages of using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Identify features of Microsoft Exchange  more...

Implementing Managing MS Exchange Server 2003 Administering This series provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 in a medium-sized to large-sized (250 to 5,000 seats) messaging environment. Learn To: Identify benefits of public folders. Identify methods to create public  more...

Implementing Managing MS Exchange Server 2003 Securing This series provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 in a medium-sized to large-sized (250 to 5,000 seats) messaging environment. Learn To: Identify characteristics of computer viruses. Identify guidelines for  more...

Implementing Managing MS Exchange Server 2003 Maintaining This series provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 in a medium-sized to large-sized (250 to 5,000 seats) messaging environment. Learn To: Identify characteristics of disk systems that can be used by Microsoft  more...

Designing a MS Exchange Server 2003 Organization Connectivity In this course, the learner will be introduced to concepts of designing for high availability and reliability for a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 organization and design aspects for inter-organizational connectivity. The course will also cover planning considerations for migrating from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 and Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server to Exchange Server 2003. Learn To:  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration II Part 3 This course introduces the various Business Intelligence components such as Discoverer, Reports, Forms, and XML applications. The users learn about configuring and managing OracleAS Discoverer, OracleAS Reports Services, OracleAS Forms, and XML applications. They also learn how to deploy and manage OracleAS Web Services. Learn To: Match the components of Oracle Application Server  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration II Part 4 This course covers how to monitor the OracleAS components and processes. It also covers tuning the various components of the OracleAS, as well as backup and recovery of OracleAS. Finally, it provides guidance on reconfiguring the OracleAS middle-tier components. Learn To: Identify features of Oracle Diagnostic Logging (ODL). Identify options for configuring component logging.  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Leading Six Sigma Deployment In Advanced Six Sigma - Leading Six Sigma Deployment, you will learn specific information and practices that are needed to deploy Six Sigma and incorporate it into an organization a a s culture. You will also learn what it takes to prepare to drive Six Sigma effectively and address many organizational questions and concerns, as well as develop a deployment plan, select appropriate metrics, and  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Your Role as a Green Belt In Advanced Six Sigma: Your Role as a Green Belt, you will learn how the role of a Green Belt fits into the context of a Six Sigma initiative, including the specific relationships you will maintain with persons in other key Six Sigma roles. You will also learn what overall expectations your organization will have of you as a Green Belt, both as a Green Belt leading your own team or supporting a  more...

Principles of Marketing - Fundamentals of Marketing Principles of Marketing: Fundamentals of Marketing offers the student an overview of the information required to identify key marketing terms, language, and concepts. The program details the elements of the marketing mix, the stages of the product life cycle, and the proper steps to implement the market segmentation process.  more...

The Importance of Metrics to Six Sigma In today's business climate, achieving and maintaining a competitive edge demands a continuous effort. Companies need to use key performance indicators and metrics that are critical in deploying Six Sigma?? projects in order to determine how well their processes are really doing and what they can do to maintain high quality. This course examines how these performance metrics generate information  more...

LockoutTagout for General Industry This course is designed to inform employees about the requirements for lockout/ tagout during servicing and maintenance of machines or equipment. Also covered are the requirements of the OSHA Lockout/ Tagout Standard, procedures for the application of locks and tags, and a discussion of the types of energy these procedures are designed to control. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Understand key  more...