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Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

eMarketing 1.1 eMarketing Association`s complete basic e-marketing course. 5 Lessons covering the basics of eMarketing. Each lesson is sent via e-mail and Internet link over a four week period. At the completion of the 5 Lessons there is a final exam administered via e-mail. Students Passing the final exam are given a personalized certificate of completion from the e-Marketing Association.eMarketing Business  more...

Advanced e-Mail Marketing The Advanced e-mail Marketing Course provides a contemporary and comprehensive learning program for e-mail marketing. The course is designed for marketers with a general knowledge of e-marketing techniques and processes. Students should complete the e-marketing course first or have general experience in e-marketing prior to taking this advanced course. The course is instructor led via e-mail, a  more...

Comprehensive SAT Math Test Preparation Explores working with Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability problems. MIME Method (Mentor Instructor, Interactive, Modular Weekly Lessons, Equals Effective Student Learning). MIME learning is interactive and works. Bulletin board, "leave a message" courses are outdated.  more...

Comprehensive ACT Math Test Preparation Explores working with Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability problems. MIME Method (Mentor Instructor, Interactive, Modular Weekly Lessons, Equals Effective Student Learning). MIME learning is interactive and works. Bulletin board, "leave a message" courses are outdated.  more...

Brilliant Business Writing and Communication This course helps business professionals write with confidence and precision while learning the principles of effective communication with their own writing coach. What does a business letter say about your company? What does a memo say about you? Countless business professionals are not trained writers, yet they`re expected to write every day, producing letters, proposals, and e-mail messages  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class) This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing your Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

Write for Business with Companion CD Write for Business, an award-winning business writing and communication handbook for professionals in every business field, helps promote effective written and oral communication skills. *Shipping and handling outside the continental United States (Alaska, Hawaii) is extra. For more information contact * Write for Business, an award-winning business writing and communication resource for  more...

Windows 2000 Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows 2000 by walking them through the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows 2000. Students will learn end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on  more...

Windows NT Introduction Students will learn how to understand and use networking resources in this course that introduces basic features of Microsoft Windows NT. The course also includes lessons on managing files by renaming, copying, and moving folders. This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Windows NT. Students will learn skills such as working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating  more...

Word 2000 Expert In this course, students will learn how to use the advanced features of Microsoft Word 2000 to customize and enhance their documents. Some skills they will learn include using master documents, subdocuments, and expanded and locked documents; using field references, macros, and revision tools; and applying formatting techniques. In this course, students will learn how to use the advanced features  more...

Word 2000 Level 2 This course is designed to familiarize students with the intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000 so they can enhance the look of their text-based documents with the addition of symbols, tables, and graphics. This course is designed to familiarize students with the intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000 so they can enhance the look of their text-based documents with the addition of  more...

Word 2000 Level 3 In this course, students will learn how to use the advanced features of Microsoft Word 2000, including master documents, field references, macros, and revision tools. In this course, students will learn how to use the advanced features of Microsoft Word 2000 to customize and enhance their documents. Real-life scenarios will make the lessons more applicable to users while performance-based  more...

Word 2000 MOUS This comprehensive course is designed to teach students the introductory, intermediate, and advanced features of Word 2002 so not only will they learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, they will also discover how to enhance the look and functunality of them. This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000. They  more...

Word 2002 MOUS This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, they will also discover how to enhance the look and functionality of them. This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they  more...

Windows Vista This course introduces students to Microsoft Windows Vista. It discusses the editions available, including Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, and Ultimate, and points out the differences between them. It also introduces some of the new features of Windows Vista, including the Sidebar, Windows Aero, and Windows Media Center. It teaches the user skills such as working on the Desktop, using  more...

Windows Vista Essentials Windows Vista Essentials offers the tools needed to become a proficient Microsoft Windows Vista user in no time through comprehensive lessons and engaging quizzes, allowing the user to choose which lesson to learn.. Whether the user is a beginner who wants to learn basic operations of the new Windows environment or a seasoned user, learning to access advanced functions and new features, this  more...

Understanding the Learning Process This course will cover the basic theories of learning, particularly the behavioral and cognitive theories, and the more modern theories such as Brain-based learning and Multiple Intelligences. Everyone is involved in the learning process for at least a quarter of his life; some of us much more than that. Understanding the learning theories and how the brain actually functions leads to better  more...

Turn Your Life Experience Into College Credit Did you know that your knowledge and life experience may be sufficient to earn you legitimate college credit from an Accredited U.S. College or University? Learn from a Life Experience and Adult Education Expert. This course will teach you how to earn College Credit for what know through a series of 6 dynamic lessons. 90 day access to course content. Work at your own pace. Earn College Credit For  more...

Supply Management Contract Writing ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

School Time Phonics Program A four-disk CD-ROM phonics-based learning environment for mastering the basic letter-sound associations in the English language. The School Time Phonics Program is a four-disk CD-ROM phonics-based reading program designed by reading specialists to provide an interactive, multisensory learning environment for mastering the basic letter-sound associations in the English language. This comprehensive  more...

Savings Strategy Development ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

Project Management Professional- (Self Directed) Project Management Professional is a self-directed course that covers the fundamentals of managing projects with the newcomer in mind. Project management is the discipline of organizing and managing resources in such a way that these resources deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. This course can be completed as quickly as you care  more...

Professional Bar Management Mastery Level Certification The hospitality industry continues to grow each year, creating a demand for skilled managers. One challenge facing bar and restaurant owners and managers is that most hospitality programs are long-term and expensive. This is due to the wide range of subject material, much of which is never applied in the real world. Thus, too many managers go without any formal training and often find themselves  more...

Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

NETS`T - National Education Technology Standards for Teachers This course prepares educators for meeting the widely adopted National Education Technology Standards for Teachers. The course completion is set for 90 Days but the student can take less or more time to complete (1 year max). A course designed to prepare teachers for the NETS*T certification standard. The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS?T), developed by the  more...

Microsoft Windows XP Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP by including lessons on customizing the Desktop and using Windows Explorer. The course will walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Essentials This Microsoft Office course teaches you how to effectively use the Office 2007 Suite through comprehensive lessons and engaging quizzes, allowing the user to choose which lesson to learn. New users will be guided through the fundamentals of the new office interface, while experienced users will be brought up to speed on the new navigation and functionality of this 2007 edition. These courses will  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

MCSE 2000 & CCNA 2.0 CD-ROM Library (9 CD's) CD-ROM training kit for IT professionals. Technical Training covered includes both MCSE 2000 & CCNA 2.0. For more information how these certifications can lead to a career in Information Technology (IT), and for information about certified testing locations, please see: MCSE 2000 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) CCNA 2.0 (Cisco Certified Network Associate) This is a comprehensive set of  more...

Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

Learn Spanish On-line From Live Instructors! - "Beginning Spanish 1" Beginning Spanish 1 features 20 sessions taught in English by a live instructor and delivered in the Virtual Classroom. Discover an exciting way to learn the basic skills you need to communicate in Spanish. This 3 month introductory course combines the effectiveness of being taught by an instructor in a classroom with the flexibility and independence of online learning. The Course As a registered  more...

Learn HTML All By Yourself- Introductory Learn HTML all by yourself! A 5 week introductory "Lite" course. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the language of web page design. If you have little or no experience with HTML, then this 6 week introductory course is the one to take. With these lessons you will have your own web site up and running in no time! Learn to design internet web pages for your favorite charity, for your  more...

Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office This course is designed for beginning office and practice managers in a medical office setting. Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office The course is intended for individuals beginning in management or those aspiring to be in medical administration. It covers such administrative topics as practice analysis, staff assessment, and the new HIPAA regulations in a practical way. The  more...

Integrating Technology in the Classroom This course helps educators to incorporate the Internet and computers into the classroom learning environment. The course completion is set for 90 Days but the student can take less or more time to complete (1 year max). Make use of your technlogy skills in a classroom environment - (30+ Hours, On-line) The Integrating Technology in the Classroom Library of online courses has been developed to  more...

HTML Lessons in Web Page Design - 10 Week Facilitator Led Design your own website with our 10 week interactive course. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the language of web page design. If you have little or no experience with HTML, then this 10 week standard course with facilitator interaction is the one to take. With these lessons you will have your own web site up and running in no time! Learn to design internet web pages for your  more...

How to Analyze a Film Self-Directed This comprehensive self-directed course uses exercises, activities, assignments, quizzes, film screenings and analytical film studies lessons. It is geared to teach the critical tools used to analyze films, breakdown how films work and determine how the cinema is both defined by and defines our society. This course will provide you with the skill-sets used by professional film critics and  more...

Getting Started With Microsoft Windows XP This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. The course will also walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces  more...

Getting Started With Windows Millennium This course introduces the basic features in Windows Millennium Edition by teaching necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, operating the Start menu and Taskbar, navigating in Windows Explorer, and using some of the included accessories. This course introduces students to the basic features in Windows Millennium Edition. This course will teach necessary  more...

Front Desk Agent- Instructor Led Participants are guided through the historical context, terminology, telephone techniques, room reservations, check-in and check-out procedures, guest inquiries, complaints, accounting administrative tasks performed by hotel front desk agents. Participants will experience the physical stamina required as a front desk agent multi tasks and trouble shoots each client contact. FAQ How long will it  more...

Expert Purchasing Management ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

ESL for Business - Letters and Memos In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through doing self-test grammar exercises and writing practice letters and memos aimed toward a particular audience (customers and peers). Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your "calling  more...

ESL for Business - Special Documents In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through dong self-test grammar exercises and working on documents they use every day in their job. Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your "calling card" to customers, vendors, and even  more...

ESL for Business - E-mail Communication In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through doing self-test grammar exercises and writing practice e-mails aimed toward a particular audience (peers, customers, and management). Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your  more...

Better Business Writing in One Week This practical course helps business professionals write with greater confidence and accuracy. Business letters, memos, e-mails, proposals...not everyone?s a writer, yet every businessperson is expected to write -- a scary prospect for professionals without formal writing training! Fear no more -- you?re only one week away from clearer, more confident writing. This unique course includes one  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online This exceptional course is a combination of Bartending the Easy Way and Professional Bar Management. The in-depth lessons will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. If you are serious about the bar business, this course will also expand your knowledge into the area of management, including inventory, profits and staff issues. This information could lead to  more...

Basics Of Smart International Procurement ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online This exceptional online bartending course will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. Bartending requires so much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and adding the proper ingredients. This class will prepare you to be a great salesperson, a customer service expert and an honest and valuable employee, skills that will help you succeed throughout  more...

A+ 2003 Complete Bundle (90 days of online training for PC Technicians) This Online training provides a comprehensive study package designed to prepare a computer technician for CompTIA`s A+ 2003 Certification exam. The A+ 2003 Complete Bundle package features: +Prerequisite study material. +A prerequisite test to help gauge your level of preparation. +More than 28 hours of interactive, multimedia training. +More than 1,000 pages of printable reference material to  more...

14 Purchasing Best Practices ... 30-60 minutes to complete and the course is comprised of 8 lessons. Students generally complete the course in 4-8 hoursWill I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The online format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time. The material is available on demand online.Are there any required books for the  more...

Adobe Illustrator CS3: Essentials Adobe Illustrator CS3: Essentials Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best  more...

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional: Essentials Adobe Flash CS4 Professional: Essentials Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and  more...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: Essentials Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: Essentials Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: Essentials Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: Essentials Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best  more...

SmartDraw - Learn it in 6 Easy Lessons An introduction to SmartDraw, the "Draw anything easily" program. Note: This course is for Smart Draw Applications 5 years or older.  more...

Windows 98 Level 1 This introductory course will teach students how to use the basic features of Microsoft Windows 98. The course includes lessons on customizing the Desktop using Web content, screen savers, and Desktop themes. Students will also gain un understanding of the file system, including how to use Windows Explorer.  more...

How To Master Human Resources Course description -- This bundle covers some of the most challenging human resource compliance issues that employees and supervisors facea sexual harassment, violence, and EEO practices. Use the lessons in this bundle to prevent or address workplace situations that must be handled sensitively in order to promote respect and avoid legal consequences. Also included is a course to assist your  more...

SAP Business Information Warehouse (BI & BW) This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Business Intelligence (aka Business Warehouse) system. Course Goal: - BI overview and navigation - Working with the BEx Analyzer and Web Analyzer - Using filters, drilldowns, conditions, etc. - Create new queries with the Query Designer Release: BI 7. 0, ECC 6. 0 (newest SAP release) Audience: End users  more...

Basic SAP System Administration This course teaches the most common functions for System Administrators in SAP. This simulation course is a basic requirement for every system administrator wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal: - learn basic administrator functions with hands-on exercises - work with user overview, t-code admin, lock entries - learn to read system logs and dump analysis - learn to create, copy,  more...

SAP Project System - Project builder This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Project System (PS) module. This simulation course is a basic requirement for every accountant or project manager wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal: - Create a Project with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) & Network Activities - Create Project Plans with Easy Cost Planning and Project Planning Board - Create  more...

SAP Investment Management This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Investment Management (IM) module. This is a simulation course. Course Goal: - Create and maintain Appropriation Request (AR) master data - Work with variants for the Appropriation Requests - Perform cost & revenue planning as well as overview planning - Approval & Status management functions - Create and maintain  more...

SAP Human Resources - Personnel Administration This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Human Resources - Personnel Administration module. This simulation course is a basic requirement for everyone wanting to work with SAP's Human Resource modules. Course Goal: - learn how to work with positions, jobs, organizational units - learn basic HR transactions such as hire, retire, promote, salary raise, change  more...

SAP Sales & Distribution This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Sales & Distribution (SD) module. This is simulation course is a basic requirement for anyone working with SAP's logistics. Course Goal: - learn about customers and business partners - learn how to work with quotations and sales orders - create deliveries and billing documents - run basic sales reports Release:  more...

SAP Warehouse Management This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Warehouse Management (MM-WM) component. This is simulation course is a basic requirement for anyone working with SAP's Materials Management (MM) module. Course Goal: - work with warehouses & storage bins - create transfer requirements & transfer orders - physical inventory & cycle counting - common warehouse stock  more...

SAP Inventory Management & Physical Inventory This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Inventory Management and Physical Inventory component. This is simulation course is a basic requirement for anyone working with SAP's Materials Management module. Course Goal: - perform Goods Movements - create material reservations and issue goods - post stock transfers - perform physical inventory counts and  more...

SAP Materials Management - Purchasing This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Materials Management - Purchasing module. This is simulation course is a basic requirement for anyone working with SAP's logistics. Course Goal: - learn about info records and source lists - learn how to work with purchase requisitions - create purchase orders and good receipts - process vendor invoices - run basic  more...

SAP Profit Center Accounting This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Controlling-Profit Center Accounting (EC-PCA) module. This is simulation course is a basic requirement for anyone working with SAP's FI/ CO modules. Course Goal: - create profit centers and groups - standard hierarchy - cost/ revenue planning - distribution and assessment allocations - run basic profit center  more...

SAP Cost Center Accounting This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Controlling-Cost Center Accounting module. This is simulation course is a basic requirement for anyone working with SAP's FI/ CO modules. Course Goal: - create cost centers and groups - cost center planning and budgeting - manual reposting of costs - distribution and assessment allocations - run basic cost center  more...

SAP Asset Accounting This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This simulation course is a basic requirement for every accountant wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal: - learn basic SAP asset accounting with hands-on exercises - learn how to work with assets, transactions and depreciation - learn how to acquire, retire and transfer assets - learn how  more...

SAP Accounts Payable Accounting This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Accounts Payable (A/ P) module. This simulation course is a basic requirement for every accountant wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal: - learn basic A/ P accounting tasks in SAP with hands-on exercises - learn how to work with vendor records, balances and line items - learn how to post, search and display vendor invoices  more...

Introduction to SAP This introductory course is designed for SAP beginners and it will teach you the basics of the SAP system. This simulation course is a must for anyone wanting to learn about SAP! Course Goal: - learn the basics of the SAP system with hands-on exercises - learn how to navigate, search, and get help in SAP - learn how to run and print reports - overview of the various modules in  more...

SAP General Ledger Accounting This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's General Ledger Accounting module. This simulation course is a basic requirement for every accountant wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal - learn basic G/ L accounting tasks in SAP with hands-on exercises - learn how to work with G/ L accounts, balances and line items - learn how to post, search and display documents -  more...

SAP Accounts Receivable Accounting This course teaches the most common end user functions in SAP's Accounts Receivable (A/ R) module. This simulation course is a basic requirement for every accountant wanting to work with SAP. Course Goal: - learn basic A/ R accounting tasks in SAP with hands-on exercises - learn how to work with customer records, balances and line items - learn how to post, search and display customer  more...

Cross-selling in a Customer Service Call If there's one advantage most companies have learned to appreciate in recent years, it's "flexibility". Technology, the economy, and global events have forced companies to cope with a host of new challenges by being flexible. Flexibility is a key factor in customer call centers.As a customer service agent (CSA), you handle dozens of calls a day, effectively helping customers by providing efficient  more...

Advancing Service Expertise It's obviously a treat to have a sumptuous meal at a five-star restaurant, or be doted on at a five star resort. But five star service extends beyond our personal entertainment. A certain degree of pampering is key to achieving customer loyalty, and this course shows us how to make "five star attitude" an integral part of our service commitment. These lessons are designed to foster awareness and  more...

Effective Relationships with Business Partners You have three options when you want to extend your base of business resources: Expand your company, acquire another company, or partner with a complimentary company. In many instances, partnering is the most advantageous choice. Creating an alliance confers the same kind of benefits as an acquisition--but with fewer risks and better definition. The key to creating a successful partnership lies in  more...

Writing with Intention Whether you're preparing a brief e-mail response, a business letter, a performance review, a multi-page proposal, or a presentation to a prime customer, you know that having a job means having to write. But if you're not a trained writer, how do you begin? The writing process actually starts before you pick up a pen or place your fingers on a keyboard. It begins with defining what you are writing,  more...

Executing Monitoring Controlling and Closing a Project After initiating and planning for a project, it's time to get down to the actual nitty gritty of carrying out the project. The Executing and Monitoring and Controlling Process Groups might be likened to the act of juggling--keeping multiple activities going simultaneously, while responding to unforeseen changes in the project environment. While executing processes focus more on accomplishing  more...

Ethics and Professional Knowledge What does being ethical mean? How does one make the best ethical choice in a complex project management environment? What are legal requirements, and how can you spot the moment when conflict of interest has occurred? In today's world, project managers must have a clear comprehension of these ethical responsibilities.Project managers must also be aware of their professional duty to contribute to  more...

Six Sigma Listening to the Voice of the Customer "Let the buyer beware." That old business maxim of caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Now there's a new reality: Competition for consumer attention is intense across all industries and markets, so now it's the company itself which is being admonished to beware. That means businesses should be looking for the best way to gauge what its customers really need and  more...

Managing for Asset Control Every company must take actions to safeguard, control, and manage the assets it owns. As a business manager, it's your responsibility to set up policies and procedures to safeguard your company's assets--especially cash assets. In this course, you will learn about cash transactions, inventory control, and accounts receivable management. These lessons will provide you with the knowledge and skills  more...

Overview of Managerial Accounting Managerial accounting is an activity that provides financial and nonfinancial information to business managers and other internal decision makers of an organization. This course examines how managerial accounting information is gathered, and how it is used by business professionals to make effective decisions. Lessons such as fundamentals of managerial accounting, cost accounting concept, and  more...

A Primer for Ensuring Accountability "You are either part of the solution or part of the problem." That assertion from Eldridge Cleaver is a perspective that you must impart to each and every employee you supervise. There are many effective ways to get them to see this valuable viewpoint. And that's what you'll learn in this course. As a manager you are on the line when things go wrong. This course is designed to enhance your ability  more...

Accounting Systems and Closing Activities Some businesses carry out hundreds of transactions in a single day. You can imagine the accounting data at the end of the day, or the end of the month. Ultimately, these transactions can be categorized into a few different types. Organizing the transactions through special journals actually reduces the work and allows you to be more efficient in your accounting activities at the end of every  more...

Making Cross-generational Teams Work Teams in the modern workplace may include members from as many as four different generations. For a team to work effectively, its manager must understand generational distinctions. Individual team members may subscribe to different values, practice different work habits, or seek different goals. Lessons in this course cover the benefits and challenges of teaming silent generation, baby boom  more...

Economics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics builds on the general principles introduced in The Principles of Economics by introducing the learner to microeconomic concepts and issues. Such things as market behavior and decision-making, consumer choice and preference and the factors that motivate firms are covered across a range of informative lessons situated in real-life scenarios. Learn To  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Control Closure In a Project Control and Closure,'' you will learn about project scope, performance, and completion. Performance reporting, archiving a project, managing quality and risk, and risk analysis are all covered in this course. Learn To Identify the difference between quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. Identify  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 1 Architecture Building Blocks Beginning with a general overview and an introduction to e-business, this course goes on to teach the fundamentals of Web-based application architectures, as well as some key concepts in client and server-side technologies. Making the transformation from a traditional business to an e-business becomes the focus as this course progresses. Learners will encounter lessons on building blocks required  more...