Instructor Led 7 Day Training in United States

Soldering 101 Basic soldering skills for the beginner. Includes class and hands-on lab. Includes Safety, basic soldering techniques, soldering to terminals, soldering PTH parts in circuit board, soldering SMT parts onto circuit board. Includes STM certificate. IPC-A-610 workmanship standards are referred to, but are not the main element of this course. (For a full 4-day IPC-A-610 course contact  more...

IPC-A-620 Cabling, crimping, wire harness, connectors. The 4-day course includes internationally recognized workmanship standards covering: IPC policies, cable preparation, measuring cables, testing cables, crimped terminations, IDC terminations, soldered terminations, connectors, molding, potting, splices, marking, labeling, wire bundle securing, cable shielding, protective coverings, coax cable, twin ax  more...

Oil and Gas 24 Hour Hazard Recognition - Denver, CO The Oil and Gas 24 Hour Hazard Recognition is a 3 day training program held in Denver, Colorado. This course was developed as a helath and safety orientation for the Oil & Gas entry level person and support personnel. The course gives students an overview of pertinent OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations and how they apply to the Oil and Gas Industry. Discussion will concentrate on  more...

Basics of Hazardous Material Management The Basics of Hazardous Materials Management course is an excellent introductory level course for regulatory compliance with RCRA, Sara Title 111, DOT, Fire Code, OSHA, EPA, and State requirements for the basics of storage and compatibility of hazardous materials. Includes the basics of HAZCOM, HMIS, Teir 11 inventory and reporting, and HMMP planning. This course was developed for the facility  more...

Safety Manager Training - Denver, CO The Safety Manager Course is designed for anyone with the responsibilities of workplace health and safety. This might include safety committees, safety managers, facility managers, or the Company Managers. The Safety Manager course teaches students the applicability of OSHA regulations and the importance of a comprehensive safety management system. The course is a one day, Instructor-Led training  more...

OSHA 10 Hour Training for General Industry, Denver, CO, Instructor-Led Training The OSHA 10 Hour for General Industry class is an introductory training course that teaches workers hazard recognition and safe work practices in accordance with OSHA General Industry Standards, 29 CFR 1910. The 10 Hour Training program is geared for the entry level workers in manufacturing, oil and gas, warehousing, chemical processing, transportation, aviation, etc. The 10 Hour for General  more...

Denver, CO - OSHA 10 Hr. Training for Construction The OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training for Construction is an instructor-led course held in our Denver, Colorado training facility. The 10 Hour Construction safety class is an introductory course that teaches workers hazard recognition and safe work practices in accordance with OSHA Construction Standards, 29 CFR 1926. A US Department of Labor OSHA wallet card will be obtained for each student who  more...

OSHA 30 Hour Training for General Industry - Denver, CO The OSHA 30 Hr. course teaches students the recommended best safe work practices as required under OSHA Standards for General Industry found under 29 CFR 1910. The training will provide your employees with the knowledge and tools for recognizing and mitigating the hazards most commonly found in your facility or job-site operations. The 30 Hour training is a four day Instructor-led OSHA Outreach  more...

Denver, CO - OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training June National Safety Month Training Special on OSHA 30 Hour Training! - - - - - - - - - - The OSHA 30 Hour course teaches students the recommended best safe work practices as required under OSHA Construction Standards, 29 CFR 1926. This training will provide your employees the knowledge and tools for recognizing and mitigating hazards most commonly found on a construction site. All  more...

HAZWOPER 24 Hour Training, Denver, CO - Instructor Led Hazmat Plans & Programs 24-Hour HAZWOPER course is the training required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 120 for the "Occasional Site Worker" on a hazardous waste site. If you are looking for 24 Hr certification, this is the course you will need. The HAZWOPER 24 Hour is an instructor-led three day class held in Denver, Colorado. Note: OSHA considers an "Occasional Site Worker" to be any worker whose job  more...

HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher, Denver, CO HAZMAT Plans & Programs' 8 Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response) training course satisfies OSHA's requirement for eight hours annual training as mandated by OSHA 29 CFR 1920 120. The focus of this course changes yearly to reflect trends and practices, regulatory updates and timely topics. The 8 Hour Refresher course is Instructor-Led and takes place in Denver, Colorado.  more...

Denver, CO - OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach The 10 Hour training safety course was designed by OSHA as a health and safety orientation for the new employee or general laborer on a construction site. The 10 hour teaches participants hazard recognition and safe work practices in accordance with OSHA Construction Standards, 29 CFR 1926. A US Department of Labor OSHA wallet card will be obtained for each student who completes the course. These  more...

Anger Management Specialist-I Certification 2-Day Seminar, June 7 & 8, 2012 Columbus OH ANGER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-I CERTIFICATION SEMINAR - Columbus, OH TWO DAYS - Thursday & Friday, June 7 & 8, 2012 9: 00am to 4: 00pm both days Columbus-Worthington Holiday Inn 7007 N High Street Worthington, OH *This Seminar is approved by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). The seminar fulfills the basic content and supervision requirements for (NAMA) Anger Management  more...

Anger Management Specialist-I Certification 2-Day Seminar May 9 & 10, 2012 NYC ANGER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-I CERTIFICATION SEMINAR TWO DAYS - Wednesday & Thursday, May 9 & 10, 2012 9: 00am to 4: 00pm both days New York City, NY Center for Arts Education 225 West 34th Street, Suite 1112 *This Seminar is approved by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). The seminar fulfills the basic content and supervision requirements for (NAMA) Anger Management  more...

CPSM Certification Bridge Exam Preparation Course For those with the Certified Procurement Manager (CPM) designation, this 2-day course prepares participants for success on the Bridge Exam of the Certified Professional in Supply Management offered by the Institute for Supply Management. CPSM Certification Courses - CPSM Bridge Exam 2-Day Review For Bridge Exam a I passed the CPSM Certification Tests in less than 30 days using the  more...

CPSM Exam Prep for Exam 1 - Foundation of Supply Management This 1-day course prepares participants for success on Exam #1 of the Certified Professional in Supply Management Program offered by the Institute for Supply Management. The course covers the foundations of supply management including contracting and negotiation, cost and finance, international business, social responsibility, sourcing, and supplier relationship management. Each of these areas  more...

CPSM Exam Prep for Exam 3 - Leadership in Supply Management This 1-day course prepares participants for success on Exam #3 of the Certified Professional In Supply Management offered by the Institute for Supply Management. This course covers leadership, risk and compliance, and strategic sourcing. These topics are covered in-depth and are critical to making supply chain management a strategic part of any organizationa ™s business operations.  more...

CPSM Exam Prep for Exam 2 - Effective Supply Management Performance This 1-day course prepares participants for success on Exam #2 of the Certified Professional in Supply Management Program offered by the Institute for Supply Management. The course covers forecasting, logistics, materials and inventory management, organization assessment, planning, product development, project management, and quality. Each of these areas enables effective management of the supply  more...

A Public Speaking Course - Presentations Skills for Speaking to Groups Attend this one day workshop and learn how to: Control your nerves and harness nervous energy to work for you Deliver a presentation with confidence and poise Organize your ideas in a persuasive, informative way Control your voice, gestures and body language Grab the audiencea ™s attention Create interesting and easy to follow visual aids Motivate your audience  more...

1 Day Workshop - Presentation Skills for Speaking in Public Public Workshop - This interactive workshop is open to the public and the class size is limited to 6 people to maximize each participant's benefits. Register and attend if you want to increase your confidence while presenting to groups, improve your skills, enhance your materials, practice your presentation and receive professional feedback. 800-610-8170  more...

Train the Trainer Public Workshop Melville, New York - October 25 and 25, 2011. This interactive workshop is open to the public and is appropriate for both new trainers and trainers who have been in their position for a while but have not completed a formal train the trainer program. The two day program will cover the essentials of training design and classroom delivery. For more information, please send an email to  more...

Building Business Relationships as a Community Banker Increase market share by bringing in new business customers and increase "wallet share" with existing customers. This two day interactive workshop focuses on the skills, techniques and strategies that Community Bankers need to compete effectively. Participants focus on the specific issues facing them in their market and practice using their own "case studies". Every module is completed with an  more...

1 to 1 Professional Coaching - Sales, Presentations, Supervisory Skills If you get frustrated in large training sessions because (1) you can't focus on your specific issues, or (2) because you wait all day for that one kernel of information that will help you or if (3) you get intimidated practicing in front of large groups...try 1 to 1 Professional Coaching. Our professional trainers/ businesspeople can coach you on your process, your products, your employee issues  more...

Managing Conflict Understand the elements of conflict, recognize conflict management styles, tips for handling conflict, tips for avoiding conflict, enhance conflict management skills. 1/2 day for staff and additional 1/ 2 day for managers.  more...

Supervisory Skills Workshop Improve the performance of your business by enhancing the skills of your supervisors. This one day workshop gives supervisors and team leaders the opportunity to learn and practice the critical behaviors, skill and techniques needed to be effective in their role. The workshop can be run at your location and customized for your business needs and goals. Topics include setting performance  more...

Predictive Analytics World Toronto Workshop - Advanced Methods Hands-On Predictive Modeling Techniques Friday, April 27, 2012. This is a full day workshop at Predictive Analytics World Toronto. Dive in hands-on employing the key predictive analytics algorithms, and gain experience with leading software. Instructor: Dean Abbott, President, Abbott Analytics. Early Bird Discount Ends February 10, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Toronto Workshop - Modeling Methods The Best and Worst of Predictive Analytics Tuesday, April 24, 2012. This full-day workshop at Predictive Analytics World Toronto provides the key inner workings of leading algorithms, case studies demonstrating their performance and comparison of merits. Instructor: John Elder, Ph. D., CEO and Founder, Elder Research. Early Bird Discount ends February 10, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Toronto Workshop - R For Predictive Modeling A Hands-On Introduction Monday, April 23, 2012. This is a full-day session at Predictive Analytics World Toronto. Gain experience driving R for predictive modeling across real examples and data sets. Survey the pertinent modeling packages. Instructor: Max Kuhn, Director, Nonclinical Statistics, Pfizer Early Bird Discount Ends March 16, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Workshop - Net Lift Models Optimizing The Impact of Your Marketing Friday/ Saturday, March 9-10, 2012. This is a 2 day workshop at Predictive Analytics World San Francisco. The true effectiveness of a marketing campaign isna ™t response rate; it is the incremental impact--that is, the difference it makes. This is an entirely different thing to model. Instructor: Kim Larsen, Vice President, Analytical Insights. Early Bird Discount ends January 20, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Workshop - Making Text Mining Work Practical Methods and Solutions Thursday, March 8, 2012. This is a full day workshop at Predictive Analytics World San Francisco providing the text mining solutions available now, the problems for which they are best suited and best practices in text mining. Instructor: Andrew Fast, Director of Research, Elder Research, Inc. Early Bird Discount ends January 20, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Workshop - Advanced Methods Hands-On Predictive Modeling Techniques Thursday, March 8, 2012. This is a full day workshop at Predictive Analytics World San Francisco. Dive in hands-on employing the key predictive analytics algorithms, and gain experience with leading software. Instructor: Dean Abbott, President, Abbott Analytics. Early Bird Discount ends January 20, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Workshop - Business Friendly Data Mining with Decision Management Thursday, March 8, 2012. This is a full-day workshop at Predictive Analytics World San Francisco. How to talk so your business team will listen, how to listen so your business team will talk. Instructor: James Taylor, CEO, Decision Management Solutions. Early Bird Discount ends January 20, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Workshop - Modeling Methods The Best and Worst of Predictive Analytics Wednesday, March 7, 2012 A full-day workshop at Predictive Analytics World San Francisco provides the key inner workings of leading algorithms, case studies demonstrating their performance and comparison of merits. Instructor: John Elder, Ph. D., CEO and Founder, Elder Research. Early Bird Discount Registration ends January 20, 2012.  more...

Predictive Analytics World Workshop - R For Predictive Modeling A Hands-On Introduction Sunday, March 4, 2012 Full Day Workshop. This full-day session at Predictive Analytics World San Francisco provides a hands-on introduction to R, the well-known open-source platform for data analysis. Instructor: Max Kuhn, Director, Nonclinical Statistics, Pfizer  more...

Text Analytics World Topics & Case Studies a March 6-7, 2012 in San Francisco Text Analytics World Topics & Case Studies a March 6-7, 2012 in San Francisco Text Analytics World San Francisco 2012 (tawgo. com) is the business-focused event for text analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners. This conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to leverage unstructured data for business impact and deploy the latest text analytics technology.  more...

Predictive Analytics World, April 25-26, 2012 in Toronto Predictive Analytics World, April 25-26, 2012 in Toronto (www. pawcon. com/ toronto/ 2012) is the business event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives:  more...

Predictive Analytics World, March 4-10, 2012 San Francisco Predictive Analytics World, March 4-10, 2012 in San Francisco (www. pawcon. com/ sanfrancisco) is the business event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives:  more...

Predictive Analytics World for Government Sept 12-13 in Washington DC Predictive Analytics World for Government, Setpember 12-13, 2011, in Washington, DC (pawgov. com), is the first vendor-neutral predictive analytics conference for the government, designed to help agency managers understand how they can apply predictive analytics to more effectively and efficiently accomplish their mission. Predictive Analytics World for Government delivers predictive  more...

Anger Management Specialist-I Certification 2-Day Seminar June 7 8 2012 Columbus OH ANGER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-I CERTIFICATION SEMINAR - Columbus, OH TWO DAYS - Thursday & Friday, June 7 & 8, 2012 9: 00am to 4: 00pm both days Columbus-Worthington Holiday Inn 7007 N High Street Worthington, OH *This Seminar is approved by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). The seminar fulfills the basic content and supervision requirements for (NAMA) Anger Management  more...

Anger Management Specialist-I Certification 2-Day Seminar May 9 10 2012 NYC ANGER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-I CERTIFICATION SEMINAR TWO DAYS - Wednesday & Thursday, May 9 & 10, 2012 9: 00am to 4: 00pm both days New York City, NY Center for Arts Education 225 West 34th Street, Suite 1112 *This Seminar is approved by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). The seminar fulfills the basic content and supervision requirements for (NAMA) Anger Management  more...

Introduction To Programming With C In your day-to-day life, you might have come across various applications that involve software components. All these software applications are developed using programming languages. As a programmer, you would like to create an application that will be of use to your clients. In the C Programming: An Introduction course, you will use object-oriented programming principles to write programs in C .  more...

Fundamentals Of Databases Using MySQL Storing and accessing data are part of a person's day-to-day activities. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a database application such as MySQL 5.1. In the Fundamentals of Databases Using MySQL course, you will work with the databases using MySQL. You will work with databases by identifying the  more...

Microsoft Access 2007 Level 1 Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various  more...

Microsoft Office Access 2010 Transition from MS Access 2003 This course is designed for experienced Access users who have worked with the earlier versions of Microsoft Access, ideally Microsoft Access 2003, and who have or are planning to upgrade to Microsoft Access 2010. This course is also designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Access Database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand  more...

Microsoft Access Level 1 2010 Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various  more...

AutoCAD Level 1 Success with AutoCAD begins with a solid foundation in the basics. This intensive, hands-on, 2-day course is the first course which equips the student with all of the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D drawing. The class is appropriate for all disciplines--architects, engineers, designers, facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and others. It is also appropriate for  more...

Perl Programming for CGI This two-day course provides an in-depth understanding and hands-on knowledge of the capabilities of the de facto Internet client-server communications protocol: Common Gateway Interface (better known as CGI). In this course, you will learn about the specifications of the CGI protocol, details regarding its operation, and how to use the Perl programming language to perform common and powerful  more...

E-Commerce Strategy A-Z Day 1 of the course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of some of the fundamental concepts related to E-Commerce. On Day 2, students will learn how to plan and develop an E-Commerce small business. During this course students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the following objectives: Discuss customer relationship management, enterprise  more...

RHCT - Red Hat Linux System Administration For users of Linux (or UNIX) who want to start building skills in systems administration on Red Hat Linux, to a level where they can attach and configure a workstation on an existing network. This 4 day course provides intensive hands-on training on Red Hat Linux 9 and prepare for the RHCT Exam. A Linux system administrator can prove competency by passing the RHCT Exam, a realistic  more...

Peachtree Accounting A-Z This comprehensive two-day course will introduce new users to the Peachtree Complete for Windows features. Participants will learn how to use New Company Set-up, review basic accounting functions, Level one General Ledger Functions, Level 1 Accounts Payable Functions, Level 1 Inventory features, and Level 1 Accounts Receivable Functions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be  more...

HRCI Pre-Approved Talent Review and Succession Strategy Workshop Attend the HRCI Pre-Approved Talent Review and Succession Strategy Workshop January 18-19, 2012 (to be held in Dallas) For more information, the registration link and testimonials, go to www. SuccessionConsultant. com Facilitated by talent management author and international consultant Doris Sims, SPHR. Obtain the practical ideas, tools and skills to lead a Talent Review and Succession  more...

Predictive Analytics for Business Marketing and Web - 2012 in New York City TRAINING WORKSHOPS: March 22-23, 2012 in New York City July 26-27, 2012 in S o Paulo, Brazil Oct 11-12, 2012 in San Francisco A two-day intensive seminar brought to you by Prediction Impact, Inc. For more information go to 98% of attendees Oct-2008 to May-2010 rated the instructor Excellent or Very Good. "At Intuit we're already using data as an asset on the web, but this course  more...

Training in The New Regression Therapy FALL 2011 Trainings in Vancouver BC, Canada and Denver, Colorado, USA. 6 day intensive and experiential training with Board Certified Regression Therapist, Greg McHugh CCHt. The training can lead to certification and is based on the book, The New Regression Therapy. For more information go to http://www. newregressiontherapy. com or Contact Greg McHugh CCHt at 303 995 4276  more...

SowellEAC Basic Enterprise Architect Certification Program SowellEAC Basic Enterprise Architecture Certification Program The Principal Faculty Member and founder of this program is P. Kathie Sowell. Ms. Sowell is a well-known thought leader in the discipline of enterprise architecture, and is especially known for her practical, down-to-earth approach to the discipline. Ms. Sowell was the original creator and principal author of the Department of  more...

SowellEAC 3-Day Enterprise Architecture Seminar For organizations who do not wish to invest in our full 10-day, University-sponsored Enterprise Architecture Certification program, SowellEAC offers a 3-day quick-start introduction to the art and science of Enterprise Architecture. As is the case with all of our offerings, this course is taught by Kathie Sowell, a well-known thought leader and pioneer in Enterprise Architecture. Ms. Sowell  more...

SowellEAC 5-Day Enterprise Architecture Workshop In addition to our full, 10-day, University-sponsored Enterprise Architecture Certification program, SowellEAC offers a 5-day Workshop in the art and science of Enterprise Architecture. As is the case with all of our offerings, this course is taught by Kathie Sowell, a well-known thought leader and pioneer in Enterprise Architecture. Ms. Sowell was the principal author of the Department of  more...

Global Sourcing This 1-day Global Sourcing program completely describes the aspects of purchasing internationally. Differences between domestic sourcing will be analyzed. The major steps and risks will be identified and the process to arrive at a reasonable sourcing strategy will be developed. Supplier management techniques will be covered as will the development of the proper organization and competencies to  more...

Incentive Contracting This 2-day Incentive Contracting program provides an orientation to incentive contracting; describes the structure and aspects of incentive type contracts; indicates how to evaluate incentive contract costs and performance elements; specifies the regulatory baseline; and defines the overall process of managing an incentive contract. Topics covered include choosing the right type of contract;  more...

Inventory Management This 2-day Inventory Management program focuses on inventory management strategies. Given the complex nature of supply chain, different methodologies in working with suppliers will be addressed. ABC analysis, consignment inventory, use of independent warehouses, and the use of MRP systems for future requirements will be evaluated. Participants will develop individual plans to reduce inventory in  more...

Just-In-Time (JIT) for Purchasing This 1-day Just-In-Time (JIT) for Purchasing provides an overview of the JIT method. While companies attempt to improve their cycle times, quality, cost performance, and supply chain; many are embracing the Just-In-Time (JIT) purchasing method to accomplish improvements in these key areas. JIT is not about suppliers holding inventory or only Kanban, it is the embodiment of the philosophy of  more...

Purchasing Under Government Contracts This 1-day program will cover the salient differences between commercial and government contracting and the specific procurement requirements of the Federal Government. The CPSR tool used by the Government to assess contractors' purchasing systems will be evaluated. The tie to policies and procedures and the need to adequately document purchasing activities will be specified. Best-in-class  more...

Statements of Work and Specifications (SOW) This 1-day Statements of Work & Specifications program provides participants with the tools to create cogent, complete and well-organized statements of work. The program reviews the functions of the statement of work, its link to performance management, and the benefits realized by a specific and well-crafted document. Guidelines are given for writing a good statement of work and examples provided  more...

Strategic Sourcing Process This 2-day company-wide cross-functional Strategic Sourcing Process program is aimed at providing the framework for supply management activities. The sourcing process, supplier development, supply management, guiding principles, and partnering are four key elements of this program. The participants are provided information on how to manage a sourcing project. The objective will be to explain the  more...

Supplier Assessment This 1-day Supplier Assessment program will help participants understand the key aspects of supplier capability. They will learn how to participate in or lead a supplier audit. Once developed, they will be able to apply the organization's assessment tool, and provide adequate feedback to suppliers on capability and areas for improvement. Topics covered include the value of an effective supplier  more...

Supplier Development This 1 and 1/2 day Supplier Development workshop provides direction on world-class ways of working with suppliers to improve supply chain performance in all areas that will benefit the cross-functional interests of the organization. Topics to be covered include defining supplier development; examples of effective supplier development and evaluation systems; components of implementation activities;  more...

Supplier Identification This 1-day Supplier Identification focuses on the process by which suppliers are found to support the organization's requirements, as well as how to narrow the list of potential suppliers to only those who are best-in-class. Participants will learn to determine when supplier identification activities are required; define customer requirements and be able to take advantage of supplier capabilities  more...

Supplier Implementation This 2-day Supplier Implementation program defines the requirements for an effective implementation of a negotiated contract with a specific supplier. During this program, the participant will learn the various steps to follow when transitioning from an existing supplier or suppliers to a new supplier. Implementation at a multitude of company locations will be addressed. Checklists and formats  more...

Supplier Quality This 2-day Supplier Quality program teaches participants how to develop supplier certification programs. It will distinguish among various inspection techniques drawing on Deming and Juran. ISO and Baldrige as well as other best-in-class supplier evaluation and audit programs will be considered. Quality management and its relationship to productivity will be covered. Supplier quality measures and  more...

Supply Management Negotiations This 1-day Supply Management Negotiations program teaches what is negotiable, purchasing ethics and how to participate in and lead negotiations. As a result of attending this program, participants will learn how to manage a step by step negotiation process; establish objectives; manage contracts and suppliers, and develop a comprehensive negotiation plan to reduce costs and improve productivity.  more...

Supply Chain Management In this 2-day program, participants will review their individual supply chains and identify the costs, lead-times, and risks associated with them. Demand management, managing suppliers, the transformation and distribution processes and costs will also be assessed. Action plans will be developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of each supply chain.  more...

Advanced Negotiations This 2-day Advanced Negotiations program will focus on the unique negotiation dynamics present in buyer/seller interactions. We will discuss creative negotiating strategies, taking into consideration current thinking in the field. Sample negotiations in the areas of complex system contracts with advanced terms and conditions will be considered. Topics include using frameworks to set negotiating  more...

Advanced Procurement Law This 1-day Advanced Procurement Law program focuses on legal rights, liabilities and responsibilities. As a result of attending this program, participants will understand the key aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code, and other laws and regulations governing purchases. This course will enable participants to evaluate the standard terms and conditions of contracts and purchase orders; identify the  more...

Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing This 1-day Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing course is highly interactive and applies the process of benchmarking to purchasing. It includes purchasing-oriented case studies and exercises. Topics include the value of benchmarking; what to benchmark; the basic benchmarking process; and the best sources for benchmarking information. This program will trace the process of benchmarking  more...

Commodity Management This 2-day Commodity Management program covers the ABCs of commodity management: its structure, the roles and responsibilities of the function, the key interfaces, and the organizational implications. The need to evaluate new suppliers and technology will be covered. The establishment of long-term contracts will be emphasized and explained. The requirements for supplier reviews will be specified  more...

Commodity Strategy This 1-day Commodity Strategy program covers the process of developing the elements of a cross-company commodity strategy. The focus is to develop a strategy of procuring all the requirements for a specific commodity of products or services across the company. The various elements of the commodity strategy will be covered in detail and formats will be provided to guide the participant through the  more...

Communication and Interpersonal Skills This 2-day Communication and Interpersonal skills is highly interactive and participants will learn to improve their communication skills and change behaviors to create a people-oriented environment. The need to be receptive to new ideas and selling ideas to others will be highlighted. Participants will learn how to motivate others and build a successful team; give and receive constructive  more...

Conducting Technical Evaluations This 1-day Conducting Technical Evaluations can be presented to both purchasing and user communities, will focus on the process that should be employed in evaluating supplier proposals. The development of effective evaluation criteria will be discussed, and various types of procedures will be considered. Specific examples of poorly conducted and documented evaluations will be covered.  more...

Continuous Cost Management This 1-day Continuous Cost Management focuses on monitoring and evaluating cost performance. Using concepts such as value analysis, best value, make vs. buy, out sourcing, and lead-time reduction, participants will learn how to develop plans to measure, evaluate, and improve cost management on the commodities they purchase.  more...

Continuous Improvement in Purchasing This 2-day Continuous Improvement in Purchasing program focuses on a 7-Step continuous process improvement model that can be used to improve purchasing processes and supplier relationships. Participants will learn to create process flowcharts and develop implementation plans to improve results. As a result of attending this course participants will be able to assist their company in creating  more...

Cost and Price Analysis This 2-day Cost and Price Analysis program teaches participants the fundamentals of cost analysis techniques so they are better able to effectively evaluate supplier proposals and perform value analysis. We will define the concepts of price analysis, cost analysis, and best value. Examples of effective tools and techniques will be considered in the analysis of direct labor, materials, overhead,  more...

Creating Performance-Based SOWs This 2-day Creating Performance-Based SOWs program teaches participants how to plan for upcoming performance-based contracting, overcome service contract performance problem, draft and complete PBC Statements of Work, facilitate the creation of key PBC SOW measurements, and effectively measure contractor performance under performance based service contracts. Topics include performance based  more...

Creating Value for the Organization This 2-day Creating Value for the Organization program explores various ways to offer value to your organization and describes how to quantify the contribution made by supply management in the short and long term. Supply management professionals must add value to the overall goals of the organization to receive the resources and recognition for their efforts. We will discuss how value can be  more...

Customer Service Skills This 2-day Customer Service Skills program is highly interactive and participants will learn the importance of a customer-focused attitude, building relationships, and using positive language, voice/tone, projection, posture, and gestures. The organization's mission will be covered, and the keys to customer service will be employed. Hands on exercises will be used to demonstrate the appropriate  more...

Cycle Time Improvement This 2-day Cycle Time Improvement program will focus on the methods used to evaluate cycle time; and the impact of the supply chain on cycle time. Participants will learn to assess the quality and performance of cycle time and develop strategies for cycle time improvement. Topics include the elements of cycle time and why cycle time improvement is important to the organization; how to specify the  more...

E-Com Sourcing In this 1-day program, participants will learn the basic concepts of e-business; how to assess different e-business offerings; apply e-business initiatives to improve supply chain management; and learn to develop an e-business strategy. We will discuss how e-business initiatives can achieve both the buyer s and seller s objectives. The benefits in terms of hard and soft cost savings will be  more...

Establishing and Maintaining Relationships In this 1-day program, participants will learn expectations for personal and team relationships; understand methods for diagnosing and evaluating others; be able to assess current relationships and apply a model for improvement; and use methods to pick the right strategy for ongoing relationship-building.  more...

Essentials of Contracts This 2-day program focuses on the value of contracts and provides the supply management professional with an overview of the legal principles and contract management. Participants will learn to accurately document the results of their agreements with suppliers; learn the key aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code and critical terms of the buyer-supplier relationship; understand the various types  more...

Financial Analysis During this 2-day program we will discuss the reasons to accomplish an effective cost and price analysis. Participants will learn how to recognize, evaluate and negotiate elements of suppliers' costs and prices; and, develop skills to evaluate the financial viability and capability of potential or current suppliers. Information will be provided on how to investigate price trends and the impact of  more...

Fundamentals of Overhead In this 1-day program, participants will learn the types of overhead, regulatory requirements for managing overhead, roles and responsibilities, ways to calculate overhead and methodologies for effectively managing overhead. We will cover what overhead is and why it is important; types of indirect rates; selected elements of costs; establishing indirect cost rates; performing an analysis of  more...

Guiding, Directing and Motivating Others This 2-day course is geared toward managers and supervisors. Participants will learn about employee expectations; understand and apply various ways to work with people on the job; how to deal with employees fairly; and, how to guide and direct others. Participants will learn how to change behaviors to create a people-oriented environment.  more...

Improving Communication in Procurement This 1-day program will focus on improving participants' written and oral communication skills, including effective listening skills. Participants will learn to improve letter and memo writing, as well as the keys to writing effective reports. Resolving communication problems and conflict resolution will be discussed. An assessment tool will be used to provide feedback to participants on their  more...

Intermediate Negotiations During this 1-day program participants will gain a better understanding of the negotiation process and negotiating tactics and styles. Participants will learn to develop basic negotiating skills in one-on-one and team negotiations. Topics covered include the negotiating environment; importance of planning; choosing a negotiation model that works; and establishing agendas and control plans. To  more...

Involving Suppliers in Quality and Cost Objectives In this 1-day program, participants will learn how to involve suppliers in continuously monitoring and evaluating cost performance. Using concepts such as value analysis, best value, make vs. buy, out sourcing, and lead-time reduction, participants will learn how to develop plans to measure, evaluate, and improve cost management on the commodities they purchase. This program will highlight a  more...

Legal Aspects of Purchasing This 1-day program will cover the gamut of legal aspects of purchasing faced by the buying community. The Uniform Commercial Code and the differences between buying products and services will be highlighted. The principles of agency, contracts, authority, warranties, inspection and acceptance, termination, applicable laws, remedies, claims, and offer and acceptance will be covered.  more...

Managing Contracts With The Government The purpose of this 2-day program is to provide information about how companies align resources and manage projects after obtaining a government contract. As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to describe how organizations develop and manage project plans; understand the power of aligning resources to projects; understand the elements of an effective project plan; be  more...

Managing Suppliers This 1-day program provides an understanding of the steps of the entire purchasing cycle. Participants will learn to develop accurate and complete specifications and RFQs; employ the company's purchasing policies and procedures so that more effective purchases are made; select the best suppliers to perform work for and provide services to the company; and more effectively and efficiently manage  more...

Marketing to the Federal Government This 1-day program focuses on how companies organize for marketing and sales; how sales opportunities are evaluated; and the various bidding and proposal strategies. Areas covered include defining the market, product or service; the marketing plan; marketing to the government and developing the marketing plan for a specific government opportunity; keys to effective government marketing; optimizing  more...

Negotiations This 1-day program will provide the basic approaches to negotiations by buyers and sellers of goods and services. A six-step negotiation process will be described. The value of negotiation planning and preparation will be covered, and participants will plan for both one-on-one and team negotiations. Feedback on negotiating styles and tactics will also be provided.  more...

Priority Setting in Procurement In this 1/2 day seminar, participants will learn how to effectively establish and track priorities. They will undertake a simulation of purchasing activity to demonstrate the concepts. The basic goals and objectives of the business will be taken into consideration. Buyers will be able to establish more definite daily plans to complete targeted goals in support of the division's objectives.  more...

Procurement and the Law, Contracts, and Ethics This 1-Day course examines in detail the legal and ethical issues surrounding procurement and gives participants an opportunity to assess how their contracts and their actions impact your company and its bottom line. Contracts are the basis for our relationships with vendors. Their enforceability depends on the laws that govern them and the terms we use. Understand the laws of agency, find out  more...

Procurement Team Training During this 1-day workshop participants will gain an understanding of how effective team work will help achieve strategic acquisition objectives; learn roles and responsibilities of team members; and have an opportunity to assess their own team and conflict management styles. Participants will learn the key elements to developing high performance teams; team goal and purpose setting; and how to  more...

Purchasing Assessment Seminar This hands-on 1-day seminar will rejuvenate the way that they manage their purchases. Based on the concepts embodied in the ISO-9001 standards, they will work with the program's instructor to fully assess their purchasing process, its documentation, and its performance. They will identify gaps in performance, and develop action plans for improvement. They will use their own policies and procedures  more...

Purchasing Law This 1-day program will teach participants processes and techniques to ensure that their company and its suppliers reach mutually acceptable terms. They will learn to understand the aspects and application of the Uniform Commercial Code to organization purchases; and the legal responsibilities of the organization and its suppliers. The dynamics of contract administration and the legal aspects of  more...

Train-the-Trainer This 2-day program covers trainer techniques and requirements; provides detailed notes to potential instructors on how to manage a training program; describes the management techniques for instructors to keep programs running smoothly. Topics covered include qualifications and skills for trainers; the 25 common mistakes in training; role of the trainer; teaching adults; preparing for the program;  more...

Vendor Management Is poor vendor performance driving you crazy? In this 1-Day course you ll learn proven techniques for evaluating and improving vendor performance. Learn how to express your expectations clearly, hold vendors accountable for performance, and develop powerful vendor performance measures. Specific topics include how to: effectively articulate the importance of vendor performance; develop Key  more...

Vendor Selection How do you know which vendor is really the right one for the job? This 1-day course reviews savvy sourcing principles that will help you make sure the vendor you select has the capabilities and desire to perform. Learn how to use industry data to prepare questions for potential vendors and to identify strengths and weaknesses of specific vendors. This course examines the correlation between your  more...

Value Analysis This 1-day program provides an overview of the opportunities found when using value analysis techniques. These opportunities pertain to both products and services and require cross-functional company involvement and supplier cooperation. The techniques can also be applied to improve supply chain processes and internal processes. Participants will use a proven tool and apply the tool to a case  more...

Warehousing and Materials/Inventory Management During this 3-day program participants will learn how to measure and evaluate warehouse operation performance to improve warehouse efficiency and personnel productivity. Topics include customer service, warehouse operational requirements; inventory management; warehouse transactions; receiving procedures; materials handling and storage; warehouse efficiency and layout; performance measurement;  more...

Working With International Vendors If you want to gain a competitive edge through global sourcing and creating value from global alliances then this is a good course for you. In this 1-Day program, you ll learn how to effectively lead virtual teams, cross-border supply management, and all facets of business partnerships. Specific topics include how to: understand terms unique to international purchases; develop productive and  more...

World-Class Procurement This 2-day program will focus on creating effective cross-functional procurement teams within your organization. Topics covered include benchmarking against most successful companies; leveraging the organization's purchasing power using effective purchasing strategies; improving performance to reduce costs; strategic development; improving supplier relationships; negotiating with suppliers; value  more...

Written Communications in Purchasing This 1-day program will focus on improving written communication skills. The principles behind clear and dynamic writing will be covered. Participants will learn how to organize writing projects; assess the audience for communications; apply various tools for writing projects; and evaluate written materials to improve results. Exercises, together with a self-assessment tool, will be used to  more...

Legal Ethics Benefits strong Give us a day and we will give you your ethics credit for a year. /strong Even the most experienced attorney can get caught up in an ethical dilemma. Attend this vital seminar and learn to safeguard yourself and your career from real ethical threats. You will get a detailed look at Illinois's rules of professional conduct that will keep you out of harm's way. Learn proactive  more...

Current Issues in Stormwater Regulation Benefits strong Stormwater regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to stormwater regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest  more...

Water Rights Sales and Transfers Benefits strong Don't drown in complex water law - get the tools to buy and sell the right way. /strong Get solutions to the tough water law challenges developers face in Utah, from finding the water to handling the purchase agreement to transferring it to the site. Usable water is becoming more valuable by the day - make this seminar your next stop in getting the water you need to prevent a  more...

Economic Development Financing Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in economic development financing. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding economic development financing. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of tax increment financing issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding new market tax  more...

Basic Commercial Leases Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of commercial leases. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding commercial leases. This seminar will walk you through the components of a commercial lease, including basic elements to include. In one day you will learn valuable tips in drafting the leases in  more...

Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations Benefits strong You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement - now what? /strong You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements. Whether you're looking to comply with one, fight one or draft one, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come to  more...

Recent Trends Involving the Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure Benefits strong Are you tangled in a web of confusing arrest, search and seizure laws? /strong Criminal procedure is a dynamic area of the law. Every day, courts refine rules concerning the law of arrest, custodial statements, search and seizure. Anyone involved in the criminal justice system must maintain an up-to-date awareness of changes in law enforcement. Attend this dynamic seminar and  more...

Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents: More Than Just Papers Benefits strong A sour economy can mean increased scrutiny in lending - are your loan documents up to the challenge? /strong Gain the confidence that can only come from secure, well-drafted loan documentation. Attend this convenient one-day seminar and get the tools you need to make sure you can still recover your money when payments stop coming. Learn to make the ironclad loan documents that  more...

EEOC Compliance Benefits strong Save on costly discrimination lawsuits - keep your company's policies up-to-date. /strong Stay informed of current issues and recent court decisions to minimize your risk for discrimination charges - or even a lawsuit. Attend this seminar and get a comprehensive look at what you need to know to protect your organization from costly legal troubles. Discover the key reporting  more...

Construction Claims Benefits strong Don't let claims sneak up on you - learn the right way to avoid them and handle them when they do happen. /strong You can learn, in just one day, how to handle construction claims without losing valuable project time and money. Our experienced and well-respected professionals can even give you the tips you need to avoid claims altogether. All you have to do is enroll in this  more...

Current Issues in Storm Drainage Benefits strong Are you ready for the next rainy day? /strong Failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm drainage regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as 'What are the latest trends in the water quality arena?' Here is your chance to learn - in just one day - the facts about current legal issues, monitoring and inspection, the  more...

Employment-Related Records Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employment-related records. /strong In one day you can learn a hassle-free way to keep your records audit-ready. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with recordkeeping laws. Developing and maintaining employment and business records are extremely important components  more...

Tax Issues Facing Oil and Gas Businesses and Mineral Interest Owners Benefits strong The oil and gas industry in North Dakota continues to expand ... understanding the taxation of this industry is a must for any tax professional. /strong Those who work in the oil and gas industry and related fields face frequent questions regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry. This one-day seminar is designed to provide businesses, individuals and professionals affected  more...

Collection Law for the Health Care Industry Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in collection law for the health care industry. /strong Health care is extremely expensive in today's world. Not all receivables are recoverable through channels such as Medicare, insurance and private payments. With the high volume of personal injury litigation in today's society, it is incumbent upon health care  more...

Employment-Related Records Benefits strong Protect your organisation - know the ins and outs of employment-related records. /strong In one day you can learn about best practices in dealing with employment records. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with legal requirements, maximize the benefits to your organization and deal with the effects of technology such as  more...

OSHA's Recordkeeping Rules Benefits strong OSHA has been stepping up enforcement ... are you in compliance? /strong Attend this seminar and get up-to-date information on the latest OSHA regulations and other developments. In one day you will learn what to expect from an OSHA inspection and how records should be handled. You will also learn about the education and training requirements that are needed for employees. Listen  more...

Premises Liability and Negligent Security Benefits strong Injuries on someone else's property happen every day but who is liable for the damages? /strong Attend this seminar and get a detailed overview of premise liability law in Florida, focusing on slip and fall and negligent security law. This seminar is designed to provide you with a practical approach to issues in this area of the law. Understanding the legal arguments and  more...

Medical Records Law Benefits strong Don't be caught off guard. You could be breaching the confidentiality of patients without even realizing it! /strong Get surefire techniques for avoiding complaints, penalties and even lawsuits - learn to tackle even the toughest medical records dilemmas in just one day! In today's changing legal landscape, staying current is crucial to avoid costly fines and time-consuming legal  more...

Negotiating Success Negotiating Success! is a two day training workshop that transforms the way professionals negotiate. The old ways of highly competitive negotiations that produce win-lose results are history. In the long run, win-lose is lose-lose! Negotiating Success! is based on the three pillars of Mutuality, Proactivity and R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Mutuality encourages negotiators on both sides to look for  more...

Management Essentials Management Essentials is a practical management training seminar that teaches new and developing managers essential skills required by their role. The focus is on day to day skills that managers need to motivate staff, delegate tasks, supervise teams. Participants in this workshop will appreciate a blended approach to learning that includes instruction, examples, group discussion and more.  more...

Creating Customer Loyalty Creating Customer Loyalty is a one day training program that transforms the way professionals see opportunities for customer service. Creating Customer Loyalty is based on the premise that EVERYONE is our customer; and both internal and external customers need to be satisfied. To truly serve, one must first become more intensely self-aware and then heighten onea ™s ability to notice their  more...

Situational Frontline Leadership Situational Frontline Leadership is designed to foster successful frontline managers. It teaches them how to build people. Build trust. Build teamwork. To bridge the gap between what is and what could be for each employee and the company. Situational Frontline Leadership shows frontline managers how to diagnose individual situations and employ core communications skills to partner for performance.  more...

Health Insurance Boot Camp Concerned about how health insurance is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? What a dilemma! Every day it's in the newspaper, on the Internet and in our businesses - the rising cost of health care versus the high cost of turnover in a low unemployment environment. Employers want to provide a benefit package that will help retain employees, and yet they have to wrestle with the  more...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End The basics are the same in good times and in bad - learn them from the experts. Developing real estate is tough - its even tougher in a down economy. Learn what others are doing to maneuver through and succeed in these challenging times. Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered? This seminar  more...

Easements, Covenants and Similar Rights You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement - now what? You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements, covenants and rights of way. Whether you're looking to comply with them, fight them or draft them, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come  more...

HIPAA Audits It's been five years since HIPAA took effect - are you still compliant? Discover how to best respond to HIPAA investigations and audits, and how to reduce the likelihood of fines. Stop wondering if your organization is compliant - know that it is. Register for this seminar today! The lack of case law - along with uncertainties in the interpretation of HIPAA regulations - has left many people  more...

Approval and Funding of Infrastructure Discover how to navigate the minefields of infrastructure approval and funding. Colorado and the West face increasing needs for infrastructure, including highways, transit, electrical transmission, power, pipelines and water. At the same time, securing financing and governmental approvals for such infrastructure is often becoming more difficult. Attend this one-day seminar and get both essential  more...

Ethics for Accountants Ethics for Accountants - Protect your organization know the ins and outs of ethics for accountants. In today s post-Sarbanes-Oxley and litigious world, CPAs continue to have substantial exposure both to regulatory discipline and as defendants in litigation. This comprehensive seminar will bring you up to date on the ethical rules and practices governing accountants. Register today and get  more...

Paralegal Ethics Ethics for Paralegals - Ethics one of the most important topics in the practice of law! The use of paralegals has become common in the legal profession; however, most states have no specific regulations with regard to paralegal training or certification, which results in many ethical areas of concern for lawyers as well as paralegals. Attend this valuable seminar and get up to speed on key  more...

Risk Assessment: Identify, Prioritize and Quantify Risk Within Your Manufacturing Operations Root Cause Risk Assessment - Risk assessment is now becoming an integral part of doing business in the present-day complex industrial world. All new projects and process and manufacturing operations require that businesses and companies perform risk assessments to proactively identify potential inherent risks and take steps to mitigate these risks to acceptable levels (to protect workers and  more...

The Basics of Finance Learn to Read and Understand Balance Sheets Income Statements and Cash Flow Statements Finance is the universal language of business are you fluent? Each company s success is measured by its bottom line a basic knowledge of finance terminology is essential in today s business world. In this information-packed seminar, you ll get an in-depth look at the three basic financial statements the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement. Find out how they tie  more...

Family Law A View From the Bench Get an inside look at family law procedures in Alabama. Attend this seminar and get an invaluable view of the judge s perspective on matters that family law attorneys handle every day. You ll hear insights from the decision makers themselves on the overall process, the judges expectations and the judges perception of common family court interactions. Whether you are new to the field or have  more...