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Exploratory Data Analysis in Six Sigma Exploratory Data Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC process, you closely examine the output variable (known as y) and its possible causes or input variables (known as x's) collected in the Measure stage to get a deeper understanding of their relationships. The goal of this analysis is to narrow down the many possible x's  more...

Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "We are, I think, in the right road of improvement, for we are making experiments," said Benjamin Franklin. In the Improve stage of the DMAIC process, Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to study the nature of relationships between input variables and the response variable(s). They do  more...

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

Talent Management Basics Talent Management: Basics Would you be able to define talent management if someone asked you what it was? And would you be able to explain why it should be a top priority for organizations? Talent management focuses on recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining the right talent to drive an organization's performance. This course helps clarify talent management's key role in helping an  more...

Talent Management Developing and Engaging Talent Talent Management: Developing and Engaging Talent Organizations depend on talented employees to help them achieve their goals. But without a talent management strategy focused on keeping these employees engaged, they may be sending out resumes rather than working to achieve those goals. Employee engagement and commitment are key success factors for any organization. This course describes how  more...

Introduction to Auditing Introduction to Auditing Have you noticed that auditing is becoming an increasingly important business function? First and foremost, auditing is a way in which clients and businesses in a global marketplace are able to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency and reliable financial reports. This course will familiarize you with the basic terminologies, concepts, and approaches to performing a  more...

Introduction to External Auditing Introduction to External Auditing Do you know what external auditing is and why it's important? Do you know that external auditors are subject to some of the most stringent legal responsibilities of any profession? This course will introduce you to the terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques to promote effective and efficient auditing practices. You will also learn some of the  more...

Employment Management HRCI PHR Employment Management (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations, HRCI/PHR (Professional in Human Resources certification), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including legislation affecting employee and consumer rights, and matters of  more...

Offers Contracts and Exit from the Organization HRCI PHR ...s, contract creation, and record-keeping requirements. In addition, the complex issues of organizational exit--including downsizing, severance, and termination--are explored.The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues. As a human resource professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your  more...

Strategic Approaches to Human Resource Development HRCI SPHR ... of staff to future organization and individual needs. In addition, the course looks at how an understanding of adult learning and organizational development can assist in staff development. Finally, the course covers some organizational development initiatives that are now seen as an integral part of HRD. This course prepares HR professionals and management who are preparing for the Human  more...

Nonstatistical Control Tools Maintaining Controls ...mation about process status, targets, and performance. In addition, this course highlights the need to re-analyze the measurement system after completing an improvement project, and provides guidelines for drawing conclusions from the re-analysis. It tours the key elements of a vital tool for maintaining controls the control plan and explores the steps for developing an effective plan. This  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ...to ensure validity and reliability in data collection. In addition, the course illustrates how tools such as Kano analysis, critical-to-quality (CTQ) analysis, and quality function deployment (QFD) are used to translate customer data into critical customer requirements and measurable, actionable goals for the Six Sigma team. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) A project charter is the most important document used to initiate and manage a Six Sigma project, and it is treated as an informal contract between an organization and the Six Sigma team. The project charter articulates the problem that the Six Sigma team is going to work on, and the project's scope,  more...

Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to investigate the relationships between input variables and response variables. By controlling and changing the input variables and observing the effects on the response variables, a Six Sigma team gains a deep understanding of these relationships. After  more...

Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that begins by comparing the current state of a company's products and processes to their desired levels. The goal of the Define phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is to identify improvement opportunities that have the maximum potential for  more...

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma bases its analysis and findings on the facts and figures at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six  more...

Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma teams use measures of central tendency and dispersion to reveal key facts about process data and the existing processes. They summarize data and put forth the relationships between various data components for further analysis. The teams then present these relationships in easy-to-understand graphical forms  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista provides diagnostics and tools to help reduce troubleshooting support costs and user interruptions. Windows Vista can detect and automatically correct most operating system and related hardware problems using these tools. If Vista cannot  more...

Configure Windows Vista Environments ...ent, among them the new Aero Glass user interface and the addition of the Windows Sidebar which displays and organizes gadgets. This course describes Windows Vista management utilities and how to use them and how to install and manage devices in Vista the new Aero Glass and Sidebar features of Vista and how to configure them. This course also the new Aero Glass and Sidebar features of  more...

Workplace Conflict Strategies for Resolving Conflict ...u can get on with more productive activities in your day. Additionally, each successfully resolved conflict will lead to more confidence and knowledge about how to approach other conflicts you may face in the future. This course describes techniques you can use to deal effectively with a conflict situation. You'll learn that an important first step is to define the conflict by clarifying the  more...

Business Grammar Common Usage Errors Business Grammar: Common Usage Errors When do you use who's or whose? And when should you choose less rather than fewer? Understanding the subtle variations in meanings of such words ones that are often misused or confused is important if you want to write clearly and professionally. This course describes how to use commonly confused words correctly, including word pairs that sound alike and  more...

Getting Results without Direct Authority Reciprocity Getting Results without Direct Authority: Reciprocity One way to get results without authority is to leverage the law of reciprocity. For example, you help someone with a difficult analysis and that person in turn helps you put together a presentation. Or you support a colleague in a meeting, and later you get a key role in that colleague's project. For any trade to be successful, though,  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace ... followed when making or reviewing business decisions. In addition to enabling employees to recognize conflicts of interest they may have with their employer, this course will enable decision-makers in organizations to identify potential conflicts of interest and develop policies to help employees understand how to avoid, manage, and resolve conflicts of interest. This course was developed with  more...

Creating and Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat 8 Creating and Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat 8 Adobe Adobe Acrobat 8 enables you to create Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files ? files that retain a standard appearance across various operating system platforms and browsers. This course explores the creation of PDFs, including creating them from multiple files and web pages. In addition, the course discusses methods of saving,  more...

Business Grammar Working with Words Business Grammar: Working with Words Do you remember what prefixes and suffixes are? Do you know how to form plurals and possessives correctly in your business writing? Are you confident when it comes to spelling? This course explains how to use words correctly, including some key rules on how to spell correctly. It covers rules for properly constructing prefixes and suffixes. In addition,  more...

Business Grammar The Mechanics of Writing Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing As you sit down to write your business messages, do you ever find yourself wondering whether a word should be capitalized or abbreviated? Or whether you should spell out a number rather than use a figure? Knowing the correct way to abbreviate, capitalize, and express numbers in your business messages goes a long way in helping you to present  more...

Business Grammar Punctuation Business Grammar: Punctuation Do you know when to use commas in a sentence? Do you know when it's better to use a semicolon rather than a colon? And what's the difference between parentheses and brackets, or between the hyphen and the dash? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that you're using punctuation correctly in your business messages. And by doing so, you'll convey a  more...

Business Writing Know Your Readers and Your Purpose ...aking it clear to readers why it is important to them. In addition, identifying who your audience is and what your purpose is will guide you in selecting an appropriate tone for your business message. Tone is a significant element in writing one that affects how the reader will respond to your message. Tone refers to the writer's attitude toward the reader and subject matter as expressed in the  more...

Introduction to Incident Management Introduction to Incident Management ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam No process in IT service delivery is foolproof; at some point in time an unplanned interruption will most likely occur ranging from a minor incident to the disastrous crashing of a critical system. The key to surviving any type of incident lies  more...

DOT Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials DOT Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), over 800,000 shipments of hazardous materials are transported in the United States every day. The materials shipped include those of chemical, petroleum, radioactive, explosive, and poisonous natures. Of the 800,000 shipments, almost 769,000 are transported by truck on the nation's roads,  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Cisco Unified Communication Manager Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Cisco Unified Communication Manager Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express provides call processing for Cisco Unified IP phones for small-office or branch-office environments. It enables the large portfolio of Cisco integrated services routers to deliver  more...

Sprains and Strains ...njuries can be costly to both employees and employers. In addition to being injured, employees may lose time from work, which could result in loss of or less income. And employers may experience lower productivity due to the need to replace the injured worker and train replacements. The course is designed to help you better understand the basics of sprains and strains so you will be more aware  more...

Building the Coaching Relationship Building the Coaching Relationship Establishing a positive and respectful coaching relationship is integral to the success of your coaching efforts. It lays the groundwork for accomplishing the goals you and your coachee set. This course highlights the importance of a strong coaching relationship. It describes how to establish rapport with your coachee by showing interest, finding common  more...

Food Safety Handling ...can lead to reactive arthritis and serious infections. In addition to the risks from badly prepared or handled food, there is the potential risk of malicious contamination. Those involved in food preparation must follow safe procedures to ensure that food contamination and its associated illnesses are prevented. This course focuses on the health risks associated with improperly handled food. It  more...

Enhancing Your Creativity Enhancing Your Creativity What makes a person creative? Do you consider yourself creative? Certain personal characteristics have been linked with creativity for example, a willingness to take risks, the ability to connect diverse ideas, and open-mindedness. And most important, perhaps, is believing that you are creative. Many people get stuck because they think 'I'm not a creative person.'  more...

Maximizing Team Creativity Maximizing Team Creativity Is creativity within everyone's grasp? Does creativity come naturally within a team, or is this a skill that some learn and others don't? Like anything, creativity and innovation can flourish when cultivated with the right tools. This course discusses how to maximize team creativity. It explores the conditions in the work environment that help encourage team  more...

Verifying and Building on Ideas Verifying and Building on Ideas Generating creative ideas can be a very exciting and stimulating process. This is particularly true during the initial stages of idea generation, when many adopt an 'anything goes' approach. Later, however, the workability of ideas needs to be verified, or checked. Ideas are more likely to be relevant and useful when they have been assessed in the context of  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ... immeasurable impact on individuals and organizations. In addition to these changes, a project environment could see change requests for additional features and functions from stakeholders. As a project manager, having the ability to monitor and control the changes will mitigate project risk by considering time, cost, scope, and product quality. Controlling change will also effectively assist  more...

Completing Inbound Sales Calls Completing Inbound Sales Calls Everything you do in an inbound sales call leads up to the completion of the sale. A successful inside sales consultant knows how to keep a customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn the process for assessing a sales opportunity, the four factors used to qualify a sales opportunity, and strategies for  more...

Using Business Tools to Manage Sales Teams Using Business Tools to Manage Sales Teams Managing your team is an important part of your job as a sales manager, but it isn't the only hat you wear. You also have to manage the business side of your sales manager position. For example, you have to know how to forecast sales accurately to determine the goals that your sales team will set. Like many sales managers, you've probably asked  more...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management ...re the integrity of the project management profession. In addition, the course covers the consequences of unethical choices and behavior, including their far-reaching impact on the project management community, the global business community, and society. It provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put  more...

Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS3 Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS3 Adobe Designers and photographers alike can use a variety of advanced Photoshop CS3 tools to enhance their images. This course explores the digital versions of techniques used in traditional photography darkrooms such as smudging, dodging and burning, and applying filters. It also demonstrates how Photoshop users can isolate or extract areas of an image by  more...

Coloring Objects and Using Brushes in Illustrator CS3 ...ator CS3 Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS3 allows for the addition of vibrant colors to electronic artwork. Users can now employ numerous Live Color tools and techniques to enhance the color of their Illustrator images with immediate and interactive results. Various brushing styles and tools add elaborate and colorful strokes to existing images. This course introduces color and brush  more...

Using Type and Symbols in Illustrator CS3 ... to be added to various forms of electronic art. With the addition of text and symbols, Illustrator artwork can quickly be enhanced or customized to meet personal or business needs. This course will show you how to create point type, add and fill a type area, or arrange your type around an existing path in your illustration. This course will familiarize you with methods for editing,  more...

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) The enterprise leaders in an organization play the most critical role in Six Sigma success. These leaders affect the deployment of Six Sigma in terms of providing resources, removing roadblocks, managing change, and communicating Six Sigma vision to all organizational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a  more...

Planning and Implementing a Business Strategy ... it out of the starting block and succumbs to failure. In addition, managers need to know that the strategy is never static; it changes with the environment it finds itself in. Therefore the strategy implementation must be evaluated and conditions put in place that will facilitate its successful adoption. Finally, any strategy must be renewed in order for it to survive. This course will  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Testing Deliverables Closing IT Projects ...t and provide the team with a sense of accomplishment. In addition, carrying out the final tasks of a project, particularly the task of archiving documentation, ensures that lessons learned are gathered and stored for the future. An orderly conclusion also helps guarantee that end users' needs and expectations have been met and that stakeholders are satisfied. This course describes the closing  more...

Drawing Working with Images in Flash CS4 Drawing & Working with Images in Flash CS4 Adobe Flash CS4 Professional provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration. You  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Formatting Working with Text MS Word for MAC 2011: Formatting & Working with Text Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 makes it easy to apply layout and style to documents by providing a variety of formatting options. This course explains how to copy and paste text while retaining the formatting from the source location, along with how to apply attractive styles from the Styles gallery, and arrange text through paragraph  more...

Hazardous Waste Generator RCRA ...on hazardous waste determination and characterization. In addition, this course describes the three types of generator status (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator, and Large Quantity Generator) along with applicable requirements. Generators must manage their hazardous waste per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Thus, accumulation,  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using Zero-Touch Installation ...ools to deploy Windows operating systems. The most recent addition is Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, which can be used in conjunction with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to perform Zero-Touch Installations. Zero-Touch Installations enable deployment administrators to deploy Windows 7 over a network with little interaction once the task sequences are created that contain all the  more...

SAP Business One Introduction for End Users SAP Business One: Introduction for End Users SAP SAP Business One is a comprehensive set of integrated business management applications. Business One provides an entire set of core modules, including financials, sales, operations, customer management, and logistics, which enable a small-sized to medium-sized enterprise to manage all aspects of the business. This course provides an overview  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Principles II ...a secure life cycle, and business continuity planning. In addition, it reviews how increasing network security threats demand comprehensive network security policies, and describes the main activities in each phase of a secure network life cycle. Implementing the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy by enhancing the existing network infrastructure with Cisco technologies, products, and  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Fundamentals CompTIA Network 2009: Network Fundamentals CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 The physical and logical 'shape' of a network is called the topology. Topologies have a great deal to do with how a network communicates and even what devices and media can be used on the network. As well, the scope of a network, for example, if it s a LAN, MAN, or WAN, can have an impact on  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Network Storage Troubleshooting ...s and other devices, such as printers or the Internet. In addition to that, the vast amounts of data generated in today's computing environments means that storage issues are something that every business and server administrator needs to deal with sooner or later. The hardware and software involved in networking and storage management can be complicated, which can make troubleshooting issues  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Disaster Recovery ...used for backup, such as hard disks and optical media. In addition, disaster planning and the implementation of a disaster recovery plan are both described. The course maps to CompTIA\'s Server exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 5.1 Compare and contrast backup and restoration methodologies, media types and concepts; 5.2 Given a scenario, compare and contrast the different  more...

DNS Zones Replication in Windows Server 2008 ... to ensure each server has an up-to-date DNS database. In addition, the course describes how Active Directory-integrated DNS zones store their data in the Active Directory application partition, and rely on the AD replication process to update the appropriate servers with zone data. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008  more...

Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008 ...rse also examines the new Enrollment Agent Templates, the addition of Online Responders, and the key new features that improve overall enrollment capabilities. Aligning with the most current 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam objectives, this course is one in a series that prepares the learners for the latest Windows Server certification exam release. Passing  more...

SharePoint 2010 New Features for End Users SharePoint 2010: New Features for End Users Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 contains a number of new features and enhancements specifically geared at improving the end user experience. These include enhanced remote file-editing capabilities using Web Apps and mobile devices, improvements to team sites, and enhancements in social computing. This course explores the SharePoint  more...

Using SharePoint 2010 with Office 2010 Using SharePoint 2010 with Office 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 offers a wide variety of exciting Office integration, file synchronization, collaboration, and social computing features. This course explores the ways in which Office 2010 and SharePoint are integrated with one another. It also explores working with Office Web Apps so you can view and edit Office files in a browser window. In  more...

Managing SharePoint 2010 Sites Lists and Libraries Managing SharePoint 2010 Sites, Lists and Libraries Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint 2010 offers a complete platform for collaboration, data management, and online information publishing. SharePoint sites provide the basis for these tasks, and are broken down further into objects like lists and libraries. Creating, managing, and customizing these sites, lists, and libraries are common tasks  more...

Managing SharePoint 2010 Pages Components ...usiness processes using SharePoint, and Web Parts provide additional functionality in how to display SharePoint information. This course examines the creation and customization of publishing pages, web part pages, and pages. In addition, this course explores the challenges of document management, and the role that SharePoint plays in this process. It also covers managing documents using  more...

Mail Transfer Agents Accessibility in Linux Mail Transfer Agents & Accessibility in Linux CompTIA CompTIA Linux Powered by LPI LX0-102 CompTIA Linux A significant portion of the world's e-mail servers use Linux as their operating system. Within that scope, there are several choices available to an administrator for a Mail Transfer Agent (MTA). An MTA is the application that receives, filters, and delivers e-mail to the correct  more...

Data Management Localization Encryption in Linux Data Management, Localization, & Encryption in Linux CompTIA CompTIA Linux Powered by LPI LX0-102 CompTIA Linux The Linux environment is capable of supporting many simultaneous users and processes. This course will discuss the use of basic database SQL commands, the internationalization, and localization of the Linux environment, and Linux data security using GnuPG and OpenSSH. This course  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Minimizing Service Loss Data Theft Cisco Switch 1.0: Minimizing Service Loss & Data Theft Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v1.0 In a switched network, a host of attacks can be launched at a switch and its ports. MAC flooding, rogue traffic "hopping" from one VLAN to another, spoofing attacks, as well as DHCP and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) threats  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Inter-VLAN Routing Cisco Switch 1.0: Inter-VLAN Routing Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v1.0 When a network architect hands off a design to you, switches at the distribution layer, or in a collapsed core, will almost certainly have multiple VLANs connected to them. A switch with multiple VLANs requires a means of passing Layer 3 traffic  more...

PSTN and VoIP Fundamentals PSTN and VoIP Fundamentals The history of telephony begins with the public switched telephone network (PSTN), which is the worldwide circuit-switched telephone network made up of public and private networks. Voice over IP (VoIP) is the latest telephone technology which is able to provide advanced services to both consumers and businesses, at a reduced cost. This course covers the history and  more...

E-mail Security in Linux ...is course demonstrates how to configure these systems. In addition, because of its strong-networked and secure framework, Linux can be configured as an excellent network router for small to medium applications. This course demonstrates how to configure Linux as a router and also provides the learner with the groundwork for securing and testing the security of a Linux installation. This course  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Network Layer Connectivity OSPF EIGRP Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Network Layer Connectivity, OSPF & EIGRP Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 IP routing is the core technology deployed in all current enterprise networks and is used in all areas of the network. For most connectivity problems in IP networks, the network layer is the point where troubleshooting processes start. Enhanced Interior  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 Smooth network operation and high network availability have become crucial to organizations because they depend on their network infrastructure for most of their business processes. Unplanned downtime can quickly lead to loss of productivity, loss of  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Connecting the Enterprise to ISPs Cisco Route 1.0: Connecting the Enterprise to ISPs Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 The Internet has become a vital resource in many organizations, and the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is an alternative to using default routes to control path selections. Before the connection of an enterprise network to an Internet service  more...

The Certificate Services Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 ...erprise Administrator Design projects involving the addition or migration of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) can be very challenging for the enterprise administrator and IT support team. A lot of effort is required to evaluate the requirements and policies of the business, as well as plan the most secure and suitable  more...

Existing Infrastructures Branch Deployments in MS Win Server 2008 ...rade or migration. Another common design challenge is the addition of fully functional branch offices, which should be planned carefully to ensure proper Active Directory and network services, while maintaining the necessary level of security. This course explores the considerations and tasks administrators must grasp before embarking on an Active Directory restructure, whether it involves an  more...

Accessing Windows Networks Remotely in Win Server 2008 Accessing Windows Networks Remotely in Win Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator One of the toughest challenges for a Network Administrator is protecting the network while accommodating a growing number of users that require remote access network connections. Windows Server 2008 provides numerous methods of connecting to remote  more...

Active Directory Doman Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 ...troduces improvements to existing features as well as the addition of new functionality. This course introduces the changes to Active Directory Domain Services administration including a review of key considerations when installing a new Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controller to your AD DS infrastructure and the new Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) provided for easier Active  more...

The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview Version 1 ...an a year, companies need to be able to adapt quickly. In addition, they face challenges related to increased regulation, and the need to continually lower prices to move their products off the shelves. But top industry players are able to adopt effective strategies to remain successful. For example, they might focus on improving their business and manufacturing processes in order to reduce  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Conducting an Internal Analysis ... these to deliver a sustainable competitive advantage? In addition, you need to consider your marketing activities - how relevant are your marketing objectives, given your organization's current and potential capabilities? And what kind of profile does the marketing function have in your organization? Addressing questions like these will help you improve and develop strategies that reflect your  more...

IT Strategy Essentials Creating an IT Strategy Plan IT Strategy Essentials: Creating an IT Strategy Plan Once you've identified the value IT brings to your organization and determined the level of alignment between the IT Department and business strategies, it's time to create an IT strategy plan. The plan provides a roadmap of the IT initiatives that create business value and align with business objectives. This course describes steps in  more...

IT Strategy Essentials Business IT Strategy Alignment IT Strategy Essentials: Business & IT Strategy Alignment How well are IT and business strategies aligned in your organization? In companies where IT and business collaborate successfully, IT is often used to exploit innovation to drive constant improvement in business operations. This can result in new products and capabilities that give the company a competitive advantage. You can measure  more...

Fundamentals of Organizations - Groups Fundamentals of Organizations - Groups Groups are a key component in any organization, so knowing how they function best is vital when trying to understand organizational behavior. Working in groups has key advantages for organizations, such as fostering creativity, pooling skills, and improving decision-making and performance. But groups aren't always effective, so it's important to  more...

Data Management Localization Encryption in Linux Data Management, Localization & Encryption in Linux Linux Professional Institute LPI: Junior Level Linux Professional Exam 102: Junior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-1) The Linux environment is capable of supporting many simultaneous users and processes. This course will discuss the use of basic database SQL commands, the internationalization, and localization of the Linux environment, and  more...

Mail Transfer Agents Accessibility in Linux Mail Transfer Agents & Accessibility in Linux Linux Professional Institute LPI: Junior Level Linux Professional Exam 102: Junior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-1) A significant portion of the world's e-mail servers use Linux as their operating system. Within that scope, there are several choices available to an administrator for a Mail Transfer Agent (MTA). An MTA is the application that  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Security ...o recover from threats that get past network defenses. In addition, types of security software, such as antivirus and anti-spyware scanners are covered, along with the various protocols and services, such as SSH and SSL, used in an overall network security system. Also described are basic security procedures including policy creation, user training, and software patching and updating. This  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Managing Monitoring the Network ... place to ensure that all documentation is up to date. In addition, the tools that network administrators can use to gather the information they need to create their documentation and to build policies and procedures is also covered. This course maps the CompTIA's Network 2009 objectives that cover using network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issue, procedures for  more...

Drawing Working With Symbols in Flash CS3 Drawing & Working With Symbols in Flash CS3 Adobe Flash Professional CS3 provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges - that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration.  more...

Core Configuration for Sharepoint 2010 Core Configuration for Sharepoint 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is a business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide intelligence to make key business decisions. This course provides an introduction to Service Application for SharePoint 2010 and how to  more...

Working with Text and Paragraphs in Word 2007 Working with Text and Paragraphs in Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007 makes it easy to apply formatting to documents by providing a live visual preview of various formatting options. This enables you to view the formatting change before actually committing to it. This course explains the Font and Paragraph formatting options, as well as the Mini toolbar and live preview features. In addition,  more...

Structuring Editing Saving and Opening Documents in Word 2007 Structuring, Editing, Saving, and Opening Documents in Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007 provides many options for structuring and editing documents which are complemented by a variety of editing tools. There are also options for saving documents which can be customized to suit your word processing needs. This course explains the use of page and section breaks, spacing adjustment, and column  more...

Using Tables Charts and Graphics in Word 2007 Using Tables, Charts, and Graphics in Word 2007 Microsoft By using the tabular and charting utilities of Microsoft Office Word 2007, you can format, sort, and analyze your data with ease. In Word 2007, you can insert a table by selecting its layout from a list of preformatted tables, or by selecting the number of columns and rows that you require. You can insert a table into your regular  more...

Advanced Document Features in Word 2007 Advanced Document Features in Word 2007 Microsoft Some of the advanced features of Microsoft Office Word 2007 offer ways in which you can automate and streamline the way you work. You can use macros in Word 2007 to easily automate repetitive, complex tasks. A macro is a set of instructions that can group a series of actions and keystrokes as a single command. You can also simplify the  more...

Collaborative Features in Word 2007 Collaborative Features in Word 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Word 2007 offers several options for securing and protecting Word documents as well as providing various collaborative features. This course demonstrates how to use Word 2007's document security, which includes locking document formatting, password protecting a document, marking a document as read-only, using Document Inspector,  more...

Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Microsoft Microsoft s PowerPoint 2007 is one of the world s most widely used applications for creating presentations. Powerful, high-impact slide shows come to life with the addition of multimedia to your presentations. Engage your audience by keeping things lively and interactive with movie and sound clips, animated slide content, and slide  more...

Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 allows you to quickly organize and format e-mail messages using easy management and time-saving tasks. Outlook 2007 provides formatting features that can be applied to an e-mail message as it is being created, and also includes management tools to find and sort messages quickly. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Using Contacts Tasks Notes and Customizing the Interface in Outlook 2007 Using Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Customizing the Interface in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 allows for easy creation and management of all contacts. It provides an easy to use interface for creating contacts, along with business cards, that can also be used for sending e-mail, making meeting requests and journal entries, as well as assigning tasks. Outlook also offers  more...

Customizing Outlook 2007 and Using the Journal Customizing Outlook 2007 and Using the Journal Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 is highly customizable. You can tailor the interface by selecting views or modifying them to suit your needs. Using a timeline you can track items, such as e-mail or phone conversations, within Outlook itself and also externally. In addition, Outlook allows you to configure and customize multiple e-mail accounts  more...

Instant Text and Unified Messaging in Outlook 2007 ...information against forwarding, printing, and copying. In addition, when used with an Exchange Server, Outlook 2007 provides you with a comprehensive messaging approach, including instant and text messaging to mobile devices. It also allows you to receive and listen to voice mail messages in your inbox, and send and receive faxes directly to and from your inbox. This course explains how to  more...

Basic Access 2007 Tables Basic Access 2007 Tables Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 makes it easy for you to create and manipulate database tables. You can choose between a Datasheet view and a Design view to create tables from scratch, or you can base your tables on one of the many pre-defined templates. The introduction of the Ribbon and contextual tabs in Access 2007 makes table creation even more intuitive,  more...

Programmability and Administration in Access 2007 Programmability and Administration in Access 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 makes it easy for you to share and manage data using the collaborative environment of a Microsoft Windows SharePoint site along with the many data management features available within Access 2007. This course explains how SharePoint sites can be used with Access and demonstrates options such as moving  more...

Database Administration in Access 2007 Database Administration in Access 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 makes it easy for you to share and manage data using the collaborative environment of a Microsoft Windows SharePoint site along with the many data management features available within Access 2007. This course explains how SharePoint sites can be used with Access and demonstrates options such as moving data to a  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Antennae Spread Spectrum Technologies Cisco IUWNE 1.0: Wireless Antennae & Spread Spectrum Technologies Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) 640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials 1.0 The technology behind sending wireless signals includes antennae, which are needed to transmit RF signals, and spread spectrum technologies, which include the protocols involved in sending  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Unified Wireless Network Basic Architecture ...architecture, its operation, benefits, and components. In addition, it provides an overview of the primary Cisco APs and WLAN Controllers used in deployment. This course also describes Cisco's wireless LAN controller, its hardware and configuration. The course also covers how lightweight access points (APs) associate and communicate with wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers to obtain software,  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Clients ...t provides IEEE 802.1X user and device authentication. In addition, the course introduces the Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) Program, which is a widely supported Cisco program that allows wireless clients to benefit from Cisco innovations. This course maps to the 640-721, Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE), exam objectives for describing client OS WLAN  more...

Creating Consuming Server Controls With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ...steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and consuming server and user controls, dynamically loading controls, performing control validation and using controls to implement security in an ASP.NET 3.5 web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Web Form Controls with VB 2010 ...steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and consuming server and user controls, dynamically loading controls, performing control validation and using controls to implement security in an ASP.NET 4.0 web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that  more...

Implementing SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Solutions ... filters in manipulating report data sets, as well as the addition of user interactivity features such as drilldowns, document maps, and sorting. The course also discusses how the functionality of reports can be extended through the incorporation of expressions and custom code assemblies. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft  more...

Implementing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions ...at can be used to manage and deploy analysis services. In addition, the course will discuss data sources and data source views, including how to create, modify, and delete them. This course will also show how to create a SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services cube. This includes how you would use the Cube Designer, how you would define dimensions, define hierarchies, and define attributes. In  more...

Querying Cubes Working with Data Mining in SSAS ...ns, Perspectives, Translations, and Stored Procedures. In addition, this course introduces data mining. It looks at the logical and physical architecture of data mining including data mining structures, models, and algorithms. Tools related to data mining such as the Data Mining Wizard, Data Mining Designer, and SQL Server Management Studio will also be discussed in this course. This course  more...

Managing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions ... and backup solutions is also included in this course. In addition, the course looks at administration, including the tools that can be used to maintain analysis services, how you can process SSAS objects, and how you can use SQL Server Profiler to monitor analysis services.This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-448  more...

Oracle Database 11g Tuning PGA Temporary Space AMM ... size the PGA memory and manage temporary tablespaces. In addition, in Oracle 11g, Automatic Shared Memory Management (ASMM) uses dynamic System Global Area (SGA) and memory advisors to automatically adapt to workload changes. Automatic Memory Management (AMM) automates the sizing of PGA and SGA according to your workload. This course demonstrates the methods for enabling and configuring ASMM  more...

Oracle Database 11g Managing Backups Infrastructure Oracle Database 11g: Managing Backups & Infrastructure Oracle Restoring files is easily accomplished using the Oracle Secure Backup catalog. This course demonstrates how to browse the catalog for file-system backup data, create catalog-based restore requests, and perform file-system restoration. In addition, this course explores the Oracle Secure Backup processes, configuring defaults and  more...

Oracle Database 11g RAC Performance Tuning Oracle Database 11g: RAC Performance Tuning Oracle Performance Tuning uses diagnostic tools to gather statistics, statistic rates, and sampled statistics in order to tune the database system to provide the best performance as efficiently as possible. Although there are specific tuning areas for Oracle Database 11g: RAC, such as instance recovery and interconnect traffic, you will get the  more...

Oracle Database 11g Diagnosing Oracle Clusterware Node Management Oracle Database 11g: Diagnosing Oracle Clusterware & Node Management Oracle Problems that occur with Oracle RAC instances can be difficult to diagnose because they span across two or more nodes in a cluster. Oracle Database 11g provides various methods for diagnosing and debugging Oracle Clusterware and RAC components. This course discusses the basics of debugging and the use of diagnostics  more...

Oracle Database 11g Basic User Strong Authentication Oracle Database 11g: Basic User & Strong Authentication Oracle A basic security requirement is that you must know your users. You must identify them before you can determine their privileges and access rights, so that you can audit their actions on the data. This course covers creating and auditing database authenticated users and operating-system-authenticated users. It explores  more...

Oracle Database 11g Enterprise User Security Proxy Authentication Oracle Database 11g: Enterprise User Security & Proxy Authentication Oracle Enterprise User Security addresses the user, the administrative, and the security challenges by centralizing storage and management of user-related information in a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol-compliant directory service. This course describes the basic components of Enterprise User Security. It shows the  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Installation Oracle Restart ...ell as an increased level of performance and security. In addition it provides business intelligence and data warehousing. This course demonstrates how to install the Oracle Grid Infrastructure, use ASMCA to create disk groups, and create and manage ASM volumes and the Cluster File System. It also outlines how to install Oracle Database 11g, enable direct NFS, using online patching, and use  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Database Architecture Installation ... explores the logical and physical storage structures. In addition, this course describes the role of a database administrator (DBA) and the tasks and tools required for this role. This course also covers how to plan for the Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database 11g software installations, as well as how to do the installation using the Oracle Universal Installer. This course is one of  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Executing IT Projects ... keep them informed on how the project is progressing. In addition to communicating regularly with stakeholders, a project manager should ensure that the team works well together and that the deliverables are meeting the quality standards, as well as other objectives, set in the project plan. This course describes strategies for maintaining a cohesive project team, outlines ways to communicate  more...

Troubleshooting IE8 Encryption Issues in Windows 7 ...add-ons can often cause errors or unexpected behavior. In addition, the basics of securing sites with certificates and solving certificate errors are covered. Also covered are two key encryption processes used on client machines - the Encrypting File System (EFS), BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. It provides an overview of EFS and control of the EFS status can be used as a troubleshooting tool.  more...

Adobe Acrobat 9 Fundamentals Adobe Acrobat 9: Fundamentals Adobe Adobe Acrobat is recognized as the industry leader in Portable Document Format (PDF) file creation and manipulation. This course explores the basics of Adobe Acrobat 9, including methods of viewing, editing, and navigating PDF files. It also explains methods of creating PDF files from Microsoft Office documents and other file formats. In addition, the  more...

Working within the Sales Culture of Your Organization Working within the Sales Culture of Your Organization How is your sales team organized? Do you know the goals, principles, and culture that drive your sales efforts? To succeed in sales, you must understand the importance of your sales culture and how it influences your overall sales effectiveness. This course provides an introduction to sales cultures and highlights their importance in  more...

Drawing Working with Images in Flash CS5 Drawing & Working with Images in Flash CS5 Adobe Flash Professional CS5 provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges - that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration.  more...

NET Framework 4 Web Form Controls with C 2010 ...steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and consuming server and user controls, dynamically loading controls, performing control validation and using controls to implement security in an ASP.NET 4 web application. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that  more...

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks with Final Draft (Latest Release) Learn how to produce a "marketable" script bundled with award wining Final Draft Software The purpose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts in a minimal amount of time. The instructor of this course is a seasoned scriptwriter who has a successful history of  more...

Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals ...son in full detail. Complete in as little as 8 hours. In addition, this course includes a discussion of the DOT?s regulations for shipping supplies, equipment and samples related to hazardous waste site investigations and remediation activities.Who Should Take This Course: Environmental professionals who are 1) involved with handling, shipping, or receiving hazardous materials, including  more...

Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers Get an overview of the whole field of technical communication. Expand your perspective. For current tech writers, editors, and designers. If you have been doing some form of technical writing, editing, or design for a while, but you wonder what the whole profession really involves, this course will expand your perspective, and help you polish your skills. You`ll learn how to articulate the  more...

So You Want to be a Technical Writer! ...e happy to answer your questions about the profession. In addition, you`ll complete a series of short projects that will help you to assess ? whether you are well-suited to life as a technical writer and whether direct employment, freelancing, or contract technical writing are good options for you. ? what attributes and skills you currently possess and which ones you need to develop to be  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription Using MIME Method of Instruction Professional Edition ...ssional. Twice as much dictation over Student Edition and additional MT modules. 12 month completion schedule. This complete course combines the most valuable and state of the art training methods available today for those students who want to fast track their Medical Transcription career. Course work is presented in a modular format and focuses on medical transcription techniques. Other  more...

Access 2000 Expert ...ables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. In addition, students will be introduced to advanced features that allow Access to be used as a development tool. The course also teaches strategies for protecting data by enacting various security measures and by controlling how data is entered into a database. Finally, various maintenance features are covered in the course, teaching  more...

Access 2000 Level 1 As students are introduced to the basic elements that compose an Access database, they will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. The students will also learn how to create their own databases and how to enter and manipulate data. This course introduces students to the basic elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn what a  more...

Access 2000 Level 2 In this intermediate course, students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access; how to maintain databases by backup, as well as how to compact and repair them; and how to employ techniques designed to make data entry faster, easier, and less error-prone. This intermediate course strives to broaden and develop the basic  more...

Access 2000 Level 3 ...ables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. In addition, students will be introduced to advanced features that allow Access to be used as a development tool. The course also teaches strategies for protecting data by enacting various security measures and by controlling how data is entered into a database. Finally, various maintenance features are covered in the course, teaching  more...

Access 2000 Proficient This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced elements that compose an Access database. The course will teach skills such as database creation; creation and use of tables, forms, filters and sorts, queries, and reports; as well as some techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. This comprehensive course teaches  more...

Access 2002 MOUS ...ables, forms, filters and sorts, queries, and reports. In addition, students will learn a variety of techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. As the course becomes more advanced, students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, as well as use Access as a  more...

Excel 2000 This course begins by introducing students to the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2000, including entering text and formulas, moving data, formatting worksheet appearance, and manipulating charts. As students become more advanced, they will be able to work with records and ranges, sort records, outline and filter lists, and import and export data. This course familiarizes students with the  more...

Excel 2000 Expert Students will learn how to apply the advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2000 to work with records and ranges; sort, outline, and filter lists; import and export data; use PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools; as well as how to merge and link workbooks. Students will learn how to apply the advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2000 to work with records and ranges; sort, outline, and  more...

Excel 2000 Level 3 Students will learn how to apply the advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2000 to work with records and ranges, sort records, outline and filter lists, and import and export data. The importance of proper management and password protection is also stressed. Students will learn how to apply the advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2000 to work with records and ranges, sort records, outline and  more...

Getting Started With Project 2000 This course introduces students to some of the basic tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project managers. Students will briefly explore the basics of project management, including creating deadlines, baselines, and tasks. This course introduces students to some of the basic tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project managers. Students will  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...

Microsoft Access 2002 Core This course will introduce students to the new features in Microsoft Access 2002, including speech recognition and the new Task Pane, as well as teaching them database creation and how to create and use tables, forms, filters and sorts, queries, and reports. This course will introduce students to the new features in Microsoft Access 2002 that set it apart from Access 2000, including speech  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Expert ...ables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. In addition, students will be introduced to advanced features that allow Access to be used as a development tool. The course also teaches strategies for protecting data by enacting various security measures and by controlling how data is entered into a database. Finally, various maintenance features are covered in the course, teaching  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Level 1 Students will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. This course will also cover the new features in Access 2002 that set it apart from Access 2000, including speech recognition and the new Task Pane. This course introduces students to the basic elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn what a database is and how an effective  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Level 2 Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including tables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. Students will also learn a variety of techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. This intermediate course strives to broaden and develop the basic  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Level 3 ...ables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. In addition, students will be introduced to advanced features that allow Access to be used as a development tool. The course also teaches strategies for protecting data by enacting various security measures and by controlling how data is entered into a database. Finally, various maintenance features are covered, teaching students ways to  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Level 2 ...additional set of basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with the tools used in Microsoft Excel 2002. Some skills taught are customizing workbooks by changing worksheet attributes, using lists to store and organize worksheet data, using functions in financial and logical formulas, and formatting worksheets using AutoFormat and predefined styles. This course introduces students to an  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Level 1 Students will learn how to design PowerPoint presentations on their computers through examples and interactive exercises in this introductory course. Students will also learn how to use templates, create tables, and prepare presentations for printing. This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. Students will learn how to design PowerPoint presentations on  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Level 2 This intermediate course is designed to familiarize students with the features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 by teaching students how to design moderately complicated presenations, import Word outlines, and work with multiple slide masters. This course is designed to familiarize students with the intermediate features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. This course will prepare students to design  more...

Office 2000 Intermediate ...l enhance the look of their text-based documents with the addition of symbols, tables, and graphics. Skills students will learn include applying borders and shading; using headers and footers; tabs and styles; using, modifying, and inserting graphs; and creating tables. This course also introduces students to such Microsoft Excel 2000 features as working with lists, databases, and functions;  more...

PowerPoint 2000 ...and change placeholders to customize their presentations. Additionally, students will learn how to add clip art and tables before finalizing and viewing their presentations. As students become more advanced, they will use masters, templates, and animation features, as well as learn how to prepare presentations by working with speaker notes and developing audience handouts. Students will also  more...

PowerPoint 2000 Expert Experienced PowerPoint users will expand on their skills and learn how to apply advanced visual effects, import and export elements, work across applications, and prepare presentations for delivery in different ways, such as readying presentations for 35mm slides and the Web. Mastery of this course will empower an experienced user of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 to apply advanced visual effects,  more...

PowerPoint 2000 Level 2 Students will learn how to design presentations for the Web, use templates, design speaker notes and handouts, and apply animation and effects in this more advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 course. Students will be introduced to more advanced components of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, such as using masters, templates, and animation features, and preparing presentations by working with speaker  more...

PowerPoint 2000 Level 3 Applying visual effects, importing and exporting elements, and working across applications are some of the skills that students will learn in this advanced version of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000. Mastery of this course will empower an experienced user of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 to apply advanced visual effects, import and export elements, work across applications, and prepare presentations for  more...

PowerPoint 2000 MOUS In this course, students will become familiar with the basic aspects of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, including creating presentations and working with visual elements, as well as such advanced features as masters, templates, and animation. In this course, students will become familiar with the basic aspects of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, including creating presentations and working with visual  more...

PowerPoint 2000 Proficient In this course, students will become familiar with the basic aspects of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, including creating presentations and working with visual elements, as well as such advanced features as masters, templates, animation, and Web presentations. In this course, students will become familiar with the basic aspects of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, including creating presentations and  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2000 Level 1 This introductory course takes the student through the basic accounting functionalities of QuickBooks Pro 2000. The course will also show basic QuickBooks users how to use Help features to assist them in answering their questions. This introductory course takes the student through the basic accounting functionalities of QuickBooks Pro 2000. The topics that will be discussed include creating a  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2002 Level 1 After completing this course, even students with limited accounting knowledge will be at ease using QuickBooks Pro 2002 to create and manage the financial information of a small business. This course introduces the basic features of QuickBooks Pro 2002, including customer, vendor, employee, and inventory management. Students will learn how to add and edit customers; add vendors and purchase  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 .... As the course gets more advanced, students will see the addition of symbols, tables, and graphs. They will also apply borders and shading; use headers and footers; change tabs and styles; use, modify, and insert graphs; and create tables. By the end of the course, students will be using master documents, subdocuments, and expanded and locked documents; utilizing field references; and using  more...

Word 2000 Level 2 ...n 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 symbols, tables, and graphics. Real-life scenarios will make the lessons more applicable to users, while  more...

Coaching and Counseling ...cceed without even being taught what these skills are. In addition, many people may have personal concerns that hinder work performance. By learning how to effectively coach and counsel, you can help your employees ease personal burdens and train them in the skills they need to be better employees. This course identifies situations in which coaching and counseling are necessary, guides you in  more...

PC Fundamentals With Microsoft Windows XP ...turn on a computer and log on to Microsoft Windows XP. In addition, students will learn what Microsoft Windows XP is, how to use the mouse to access various essential screen elements, how to manipulate windows, what menus and toolbars are, and how to customize a Desktop with the use of backgrounds and screen savers. This course will also cover where to go for help with using Microsoft Windows  more...

Achieving Successful Copywriting Results in Four Weeks ...his formula will be explained. Examples will be shown. In addition to regular course material, there will also be assignments given. Whatever, you are trying to sell either through your web site on off-line, by the time you finish this course you will have a fully written copy to put into practice. Purchase of supplemental material will be required for further reading. You can purchase that  more...

Beginning Travel Career 5 Week Onlineworkshop An intensive course designed for anyone interested in a career in the travel industry. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Advanced Travel Career 6 Week Onlineworkshop This course will build on basic knowledge of the travel industry and is designed for those who have completed Beginning Travel or who are considering returning to the travel field after an absence and would like a refresher course. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program,  more...

Global Travel Geography Culture Designed to orient the potential travel professional to global geography and culture A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Travel Agency Computer Training Competencies This course is for those who will focus on gaining hands-on knowledge with one of the airlines computer reservations system used by travel agencies and airlines. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

The Travel Agent s Approach to Booking Cruises This course is designed to demonstrate how knowledge of the cruise industry can translate into more effective package salesmanship. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Internet Explorer 7 Series ... term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Level 1 Introduces students to basic features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003. Students will learn how to design PowerPoint presentations on their computers through examples and interactive exercises. They will learn to create presentations from scratch using slide layouts and design templates and by using the AutoContent wizard. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic features of  more...

Cisco CCNA WAN Protocols-Configuring X.25 ... introduces you to the features and functions of X.25. In addition, you will become familiar with the concept of packet switching as well as with the features of two types of virtual circuits. You will be presented with information that describes the need for Address Resolution and how it relates to transferring data across a network. This unit also introduces the X.25 protocol suite as it is  more...

Cisco CCNA Configuring Frame Relay and ISDN ...nit introduces the features of Frame Relay technology. In addition, the unit defines the Frame Relay terms associated with bandwidth. It examines the process for transmitting data from the source to the destination over a Frame Relay network. Frame Relay terms, such as virtual circuits and Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI) are introduced, and the format of a Frame Relay frame is  more...

RCRA and DOT Refresher ... properly keep records for compliance and enforcement. In addition, this course includes a review of the DOT ™s regulations for shipping hazardous materials, including the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), proper shipping name, hazard classes, marking and labeling, shipping papers, packing groups, and security. The course is designed to help meet the annual training requirements for  more...

Java 2 -- Classes & Inheritance ... extending the use of existing classes by inheritance. In addition, you will learn about the features of subclasses and relationships between classes. You will also learn about the procedure for and the effect of invoking overloaded and overridden methods. You will learn about the procedures for upcasting, downcasting, and identifying objects. This unit gives explanation of the keywords super  more...

Java 2 -- Handling Exceptions & Implementing Threads ...l learn about the keywords used in exception handling. In addition, you will also learn to deal with the various methods for handling exceptions and percolation of exceptions in the method activation stack. This unit introduces and describes the most common exceptions in a Java program. This unit describes multithreading in Java by illustrating the concepts of threads and process. You will  more...

Java 2 -- Building Graphical User Interfaces ...log classes, which are a part of the java.awt package. In addition, the unit describes the methods of the Graphics class for painting and drawing on the client area. Finally, the unit describes the use of the Color class constants to set the background and foreground color of a container. The second unit starts with defining the Label class and its methods. The Label class is used to display a  more...

Java 2 -- Applets & Imaging ... It explains how an applet can have multiple threads. In addition, you will learn how to access the media files and repeatedly play an audio clip. Finally, the unit explains the security restrictions on an applet and also lists the capabilities that are available to applets and not available to applications. The third unit describes the Java 2D API introduced in the JDK 1.2 kit. It also  more...

Java 2 -- Networking ... ), getInetAddress( ), getLocalPort( ), and accept( ). In addition, you will learn about the constructors of the ServerSocket class. Finally, you will learn to write a client/server program by using the methods of the Socket and ServerSocket class. In the third unit, you will learn about datagrams, the protocols used by datagrams, the DatagramPacket, and DatagramSocket classes. This unit  more...

HyperStudio Basics ... to create a stack, add cards, buttons and navigation. In addition, discover how to add sound, video, graphics and hyperlinks into your presentation. HyperStudio Basics is a seven day online course. This class will explore educational applications and implications of hypermedia, provide you with an overview of using HyperStudio and an opportunity to develop both your own hypermedia project and  more...

Integrating Technology in the Classroom ...d train the students on how to use technology as well. In addition to the lessons, the course also includes a quiz that reviews the material and provides reinforcement, a printable workbook that contains real-life examples and exercises, and a survey that allows the learner to rate the effectiveness of the course. This Courseware was developed for educators by educators from around the world,  more...

Using the Power of the iPod in Education: An Overview ...theoretical underpinnings of these important benefits. In addition, the teachers will be provided with practical examples of how the iPod has been and can be used to improve education and will be provided with explanations of how to use the iPod, iTunes, podcasts and other sources in accomplishing these objectives, along with the theoretical underpinnings of why these elements and techniques  more...

AutoCAD 2006 2D ...nt (CAFM), and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). In addition to her technology courses, Kristen?s work includes built environment, urban design, and health care issues. She also has a strong interest in distance education and has been teaching through this medium for many years. She is also the president of a consulting firm and her clients include architects, engineers, hospitals,  more...

AutoCAD 2006 3D ...nt (CAFM), and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). In addition to her technology courses, Kristen?s work includes built environment, urban design, and health care issues. She also has a strong interest in distance education and has been teaching through this medium for many years. She is also the president of a consulting firm and her clients include architects, engineers, hospitals,  more...

Dreamweaver 8 Series ... or in MindLeaders Reference Library (for subscribers). n addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

Flash 8 Series ... or in MindLeaders Reference Library (for subscribers). n addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

Access 2007 Level 1 This entry-level course introduces students to the basic elements that comprise a Microsoft Office Access database. Students will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. They will learn the importance of establishing relationships, as well as how to establish and edit relationships and enforce referential integrity. Access 2007 Level 1 This  more...

Access 2007 Level 2 Access 2007 Level 2 strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to create and use the primary database objects in Microsoft Office Access 2007, including tables, queries, forms, and reports. Access 2007 Level 2 Strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students  more...

Accounting In An Hour ...illion former Travelers Group-owned insurance company. In addition to course development for Accounting In An Hour, Rick has recently performed turnaround consulting and due diligence advisory work for individual and corporate clients and also pursues real estate and small business purchase opportunities. In An Hour, LLC is a international provider of online accounting courses. The course that  more...

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials ...he 3D commands, annotations and an improved interface. In addition you will learn non-destructive color effects and color correction, how to set file format and image compression for use on the web and how to create and apply special effects. By the time you?ve finished watching Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials, you will be proficient will the skills required for  more...

AS9100 Aerospace Standard General Employee Training ...includes the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 along with the addition of 80 additional requirements critical to Aerospace Quality. This international standard is administered by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and referred to by three different names: AS 9100 (Americas) = EN9100 (Europe) = JISQ9100 (Asia Pacific), although it is recognized as the same standard globally. AS9100  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ...students will be well-prepared to work as a bartender, in addition to being a valued employee. Bartending the Easy Way is an in-depth study of professional bartending. This exceptional online 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  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ...bs of all skill levels, anyone can become a bartender. In addition to learning the basics of tending bar, this course emphasizes ethics and customer service, which is invaluable knowledge for anyone who works in a bar or restaurant. The class is extremely beneficial to bar owners, managers, waitresses and novice bartenders, also. Hollywood bartender Kellie Nicholson has condensed over  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) ...h purposes to enhance your educational skills on-line, in addition to opportunities to network for working possibilities and resources after you are working. The complete course also covers broader and more general issues directly relevant to the profession, an overview of American Law, court systems and litigation. It covers information on how to do interviews (interrogations), legal writing,  more...

Copyright Law Basics & Workplace Activities Copyright law affects the workplace activities of many employees on a daily basis. Copyright protection extends to newspaper and magazine articles, instructional videos, web sites, computer Courses, and even elevator music. Most people recognize the presence of a copyright by the symbol ©, but even in the absence of the symbol the material may be protected by copyright law. Copyright Law  more...

Customer Service for Bars and Restaurants-Online ...s online course employees will learn sales techniques, in addition to hospitality skills. Bar and restaurant consultant, Kellie Nicholson, stresses the value of a smile and a kind word for greater tips and the return of loyal customers. Customer Service for Bars and Restaurants-Online Restaurant owners understand how important customer service is for a pleasant dining experience and bar owners  more...

Doing Business in China ... term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

ESL for Business - E-mail Communication ...s. In this course, you have access to a teacher-tutor. In addition to doing self-study exercises in a textbook, you will have assignments that reflect real-world situations and someone who will read over your work and provide feedback on it. The teacher-tutor will assign you readings and grammar exercises to do based on the areas in which YOU need improvement rather than just a standard  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 ...s. In this course, you have access to a teacher-tutor. In addition to doing self-study exercises in a textbook, you will have assignments that reflect real-world situations and someone who will read over your work and provide feedback on it. The teacher-tutor will assign you readings and grammar exercises to do based on the areas in which YOU need improvement rather than just a standard  more...

Excel 2007 Level 2 This course familiarizes students with intermediate-level spreadsheet features. Students will learn how to convert older workbooks to the new default XML-based file format; customize the Quick Access toolbar; use logical and financial functions; format worksheets using themes, styles, and page breaks; use 3-D references; ready workbooks for the Web; use templates to create workbooks; and insert  more...

Front Desk Agent- Instructor Led ...struction specific to the travel and tourism industry. In addition, the Job Board provides access to comprehensive and frequently updated national databases of tourism jobs sponsored by industry leading organizations such as ASTA and ISTTE. Benefits of Front Desk Agent: The Front Desk Agent Quantum Learning's Front Desk Agent Tourism Career Sampler is an informal and interactive program loaded  more...

Grant Writing Basics ...think. Grants also have added benefits for the library in addition to funding, such as valuable partnerships, resolved community needs, and increased community support. This tutorial will cover each phase in the grant writing and submission process: Prepare Focus on Library Priorities Develop the Grant Project Research Funders and Find Appropriate Grants Write the Grant Proposal Implement,  more...

Introduction to Writing Speeches and Presentations This course focuses on how to write speeches and presentations Designed for people who want to develop skills in preparing speeches and presentations, this course covers the three basic types of speeches (Narrative, Informative, and Persuasive) and how to write them. Coursework focuses on the anatomy of a speech, the three basic types of speeches and the elements that go into making each one  more...

Keep Them Coming Back: Customer Retention Strategies That Work--Instructor-Led ...e firm. This course will prepare you to do just that. In addition to learning essential marketing concepts, this course will provide you with the tools and technical know-how to put these ideas into practice. You will assume the role of co-owner of CityShape, a fictional gym in downtown ?Empire City.? Working with your partner, Mike Vito, and a marketing consultant, Tammy Fuller, you will  more...

Keep Them Coming Back: Customer Retention Strategies That Work--Self-Directed ...e firm. This course will prepare you to do just that. In addition to learning essential marketing concepts, this course will provide you with the tools and technical know-how to put these ideas into practice. You will assume the role of co-owner of CityShape, a fictional gym in downtown ?Empire City.? Working with your partner, Mike Vito, and a marketing consultant, Tammy Fuller, you will  more...

Legal Transcription Training ...rtunities with those who have skill sets in this area. In addition, large national legal transcription companies now hire home-based transcriptionists. They eagerly await graduates. According to the findings of NFPA ( National Federation of Paralegal Associations)the need for legal assistants is increasing rapidly. The demand is for more than 200,000 individuals who are employable in the U.S.,  more...

MSHA Part 46 Refresher ...training for the more generic MSHA recommended topics. In addition, it will help you accomplish your ultimate goal beyond MSHA compliance: to keep you safe in mine work areas. You should be aware of what regulations cover your activity at the mine. There may be additional training requirements or stipulations not covered here. You must have a copy of your company?s training plan or know the  more...

Office 2007 Series (Fast Track) ... term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

PowerPoint 2007 Level 1 ... learn about slide layouts, themes, and slide masters. In addition, students will learn how to navigate through presentations, save presentations, preview slide shows, check spelling, use bulleted and numbered lists, and use clip art and shapes to enhance presentations. Students will also be shown how to create and edit tables, as well as how to prepare a presentation for printing. Other  more...

QPR Suicide Triage Training ...Method" for suicide risk assessment and documentation. In addition, suicide risk factors, the epidemiology of suicide, the relationship of suicide to mental illness and substance use, suicide risk reduction practices and limitations in suicide risk assessment are also reviewed. Frequently Asked Questions WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? All "first responders" including: crisis line workers, law  more...

Teams That Work ...ers will also acquire valuable team leadership skills. In addition, valuable information about building teams from drafting the initial team charter to making teamwork part of the corporate culture is a point of focus. Topics range from developing leadership and effective communication skills to dealing with team conflict, making decisions, and recognizing performance. This self-directed course  more...

Doing Business in India ... term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

Microsoft Office Access 2003 Level 1 Introduces the basic elements of Microsoft Office Access. Students learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. They learn how to manipulate the Access interface and create their own databases, students will receive instruction in how to create and use the basic tools of the Access application. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic  more...

Cisco CCNA IPX Routing This unit introduces IPX/SPX protocol suite, explains the protocols that constitute this suite, and maps the Novell IPX protocol suite to the OSI reference model. This course is one of twelve necessary to be able to pass the qualification exams to gain the IT industry certification Cisco Certified Network Associate. (CCNA) This unit introduces IPX/SPX protocol suite, explains the protocols that  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: Advanced ... assets such as Snippets, Library Items and Templates. In addition, you will get the chance to work with Adobe's Spry Framework to create AJAX-enabled web pages. This series is just what you need to take your Dreamweaver skills one step further and give your site a professional polish.This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities  more...

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4: Essentials ...edit your work, and polish your project with graphics. In addition, you'll also learn how to fine tune audio with Premiere Pro's array of audio tools and export your project to DVD or as a media file to be shared on the Internet. This training is just what you need to learn the fundamentals Premiere Pro CS4 fast! This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on  more...

Increase Productivity in 60 Minutes or Less The Increase Productivity in 60 Minutes or Less Library is a structured program focusing on three areas: Productivity with E-mail, Effective Time Management, and Efficient Meetings. This program works towards increasing productivity and efficiency throughout the workplace in just 60 minutes or less! As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year access to this course.  more...

How to Motivate Employees ... term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

Practical Grant Writing I with Mentor ... based on a standard format. A brief text is required. In addition, web links to relevant information will be provided. To keep the cost of this course low, interaction will be limited. One hour of mentoring is included in the price. The mentor?s role is to advise and coach you as you move through the lessons. Additional mentoring may be purchased for $15/hour. If you would prefer more input  more...

Practical Grant Writing II with Instructor ... based on a standard format. A brief text is required. In addition, the instructor will provide web links to relevant information throughout the course. This course has the same content as Practical Grant Writing I with Mentor; however, in Practical Grant Writing II with Instructor you will be led through each lesson and receive personalized feedback on assignments. Additional mentoring and/or  more...

Protecting Students in the 21st Century: What You Need to Know ... to keep teens safe online and with their cell phones. In addition to the online curriculum and training lessons, the program includes assessments, quizzes, and a safety pledge for students, safety plans for teachers, and a self-assessment and resources for parents. As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year access to this course. Use as a handy desktop reference  more...

Mastering Presentation Skills for the Workplace ... term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course. Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required. Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and  more...

Managing for High Performance Managers today must deal with a myriad of business challenges. Often they must rely on their best personnel to get them out of a jam. But do they have the necessary skills and strategies for managing these key people? This course will examine what organizations need to do to ensure that they attract high performers, how they allow this talent to thrive, and, most importantly, how to avoid losing  more...

Managing Managers ...pment of the organization's goals and its achievement. In addition, they must also manage relationships, both across the organization and across functions. While they are the voice of top management, they are also expected to deal with their own line managers to ensure that the organization's strategy is translated into action. These managers often need guidance, feedback, and appraisal on the  more...

Developing a New-product Strategy ...r is to create a new-product strategy. This means that in addition to developing new-product goals, you also need to develop a plan for reaching those goals. In this course, you'll explore the tools and techniques to help you create a new-product strategy for the products or product line for which you're responsible. First, you will learn about two strategic ingredients that are essential in  more...

Accounting for Corporations Did you know that basic accounting transactions for corporations are different than other types of business organizations? Do you need to learn more about the basic accounting principles of corporations? This course is designed to teach you how to perform basic accounting procedures specifically for corporations. You will learn how to record the issuance of stock and record transactions in the  more...

The Health Care Industry Overview Version 2 ...uality, safe, and cost-effective care to its patients. In addition, operating in a highly regulated environment, industry players need to constantly adjust their systems and processes for compliance. As a result, they are fine-tuning their business strategies and turning to information technology to eliminate inefficiencies in the value chain, to address issues of access, to improve quality,  more...

Management Development for Technical Professionals ...onal traits will be necessary when you make that move. In addition to the skills you have as a technical professional, you need to develop the skills of effective managers. This course will assist you in a self-assessment process that is essential to your efforts to become an effective manager. You will analyze the traits and skills you currently possess. Then you will determine which skills  more...

Strategies for Transitioning into Management ...anagement tactics and measure your management success. In addition, you'll develop techniques for facing the realities of management, such as understanding the impact of the Information Age on your management role, working effectively with your peers and maintaining a good relationship with your manager. After completing this course, you'll be ready to switch gears from technical professional  more...

Building Brand Equity ...f a corporation has a value linked to its brand names, in addition to its base dollar-value. This value is measured by the consumer's attitudes and loyalties toward the brand. Brand equity adds dollar-value to a company's worth.So, what are the components that make brand equity? How do you create brand equity? How do you make your company worth more in the consumer's eyes? This course will  more...

Building a Quality Management System This course introduces the Quality Management System (QMS) model which is a conceptual framework for the ISO 9001:2000 standard requirements. The QMS model emphasizes ISO 9001:2000's new focus on a process approach to quality, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction. In addition, this course describes the important role that documentation plays in building a quality management system and  more...

Processes for Quality Products and Services The ISO 9000:2000 standard structures its Quality Management System (QMS) model into four major areas: Management Responsibility, Resource Management, Product Realization, and Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement. Product Realization is one vital component of the standard. This course examines how one can apply the ISO standards to all the processes required to produce a product or service. The  more...

Strategic Planning and Positioning for IT Projects Have you ever been involved in information technology (IT) projects where the client was disappointed with the deliverable? Are you looking for new approaches and strategies to help you better plan for your next IT project? As you proceed through this course, you will learn new methods of strategic project planning to help you plan more effectively for your next IT project. In addition, you will  more...

Estimating the IT Project Work Effort Have you ever managed an IT project that failed to make a delivery date? Have you ever created a work schedule where the due dates for project completion were way off the mark? One way to solve these common problems is to develop accurate work estimates for your next IT project. In this course, you will learn methods to calculate work estimates, and how to determine which work estimating method  more...

IT Project Leadership Authority Accountability Have you ever worked on a project where many assignments were over budget? Are you looking for new ways to motivate and inspire your project team? This course will provide you with leadership skills and techniques to provide legitimate motivation to your project team that will soon have you seeing better results. In addition, the course will provide you with methods of establishing authority and  more...

Managing Multiple IT Projects As a project manager for IT projects, do you find you are managing more than one project at a time? Multi-project environments are becoming increasingly common. This course will focus on the new skills and techniques that will prepare you and your team for multiple project work. In addition, it will teach you management techniques for the multi-project IT workplace.  more...

HIPAA Evaluating the Impact of the Privacy Rule Employees and managers need to become more aware of the information they disclose about employees and who receives it. HIPAA applies to health information in all formats--including electronic transfers, documents, and spoken communications. Managers and staff will need to use new forms to track the way they use and disclose confidential information, and they'll need to implement changes at the  more...

Hazardous Waste Generator Awareness ...on hazardous waste determination and characterization. In addition, this course describes the three types of Generator Status (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator, and Large Quantity Generator) along with applicable requirements. Generators must manage their hazardous waste per the RCRA regulations. Thus, accumulation, labeling, and other management  more...

Excel 2000 Beginning ...ring Formulas 3.2 Repeating a Formula 3.3 Formulas Beyond Addition and Subtraction 4.0 Basic Functions (21 Minutes) 4.1 Summation 4.2 Recalculating Effects (Change one cell and five others change) 4.3 Averages 5.0 Formatting (13 Minutes) 5.1 The Formatting Toolbar 5.2 Adjusting Column-width and Row-height 5.3 Numeric Formatting 6.0 Saving, Opening & Closing Files (16 Minutes) 6.1 File Save or  more...

Excel 2000 User Set of 3 ...ring Formulas 3.2 Repeating a Formula 3.3 Formulas Beyond Addition and Subtraction 4.0 Basic Functions (21 Minutes) 4.1 Summation 4.2 Recalculating Effects (Change one cell and five others change) 4.3 Averages 5.0 Formatting (13 Minutes) 5.1 The Formatting Toolbar 5.2 Adjusting Column-width and Row-height 5.3 Numeric Formatting 6.0 Saving, Opening & Closing Files (16 Minutes) 6.1 File Save or  more...

Lawsuits and Negotiations ...egotiations that are used to settle business disputes. In addition, this course treats the decision to sue much like other business decisions and offers criteria that management can use to perform a cost-benefit analysis. It begins by presenting proactive management strategies for discouraging damaging lawsuits and avoiding costly litigation. It examines forms of alternative dispute resolution,  more...

Giving Feedback to Colleagues Everyone needs good quality feedback in order to improve performance at work. In this course, you will discover how to provide effective feedback to colleagues at the same level as yourself, and to those above you, in the hierarchy of the organization. You will also learn how to deal effectively with challenging situations. In addition to considering the effectiveness of feedback, you will learn a  more...

Team Feedback A Guide Teamwork is playing an increasingly significant role in the majority of today's top companies. This is based on the assumption that working in teams leads to better business performance. In that case, you must ensure that team performance is managed effectively--feedback being of crucial importance. Feedback about how the team is performing, how individuals are contributing to the team's  more...

The Dynamics of Interacting "The ability to make people believe in you and trust you is one of the few absolutely fundamental qualities of success." To make such a statement, John J. McGuirk was probably inspired by a direct experience that he had in dealing with other people. Based on your own experience, would you agree that interacting with others is connected to success? Think of a time when you got the results that you  more...

What to Do When the Going Gets Tough "It is common sense to take a method and try it; if it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But above all, try something." Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke these words of wisdom. Negotiating can be challenging, especially when the stakes are high. It's possible to be suddenly stopped in your tracks when an event or circumstance sends the whole deal reeling. Have you ever been involved in a tough  more...

Using Data as a Technical Professional Consultant As a technical professional, you may have relied on reports from subordinates or your own observations and research for information. While the information garnered in these ways is still useful, in your role as an internal consultant, you may have to develop surveys or conduct interviews with individuals or groups in order to quickly collect the data pertinent to your current project. In addition,  more...

Managing Challenges in Customer Service During an average working day in a call center, customer service agents (CSAs) handle dozens of customer calls. The calls may range from simple requests for product information to urgent demands for solutions to complex problems. The callers may range from quiet, logical, and professional in their manner to noisy, impatient, and infuriated. CSAs are expected to meet the challenges of handling all  more...

Sales Skills The Fundamentals ...ctices, and the meanings of commonly used sales terms. In addition, participants will learn how to establish credibility and how to take a proactive approach to sales. Learn To Ask specific questions to understand people's decision-making practices. Establish and use a filter system. Apply the PLEASED  more...

Sales Skills Prospecting Addressing Needs ...making a sales call, and how to build a sales network. In addition, they will learn how to create win-win situations when finding solutions for clients. Learn To Implement the six steps of the sales process. Perform four specific actions before they begin prospecting. Build a sales network.  more...

Sales Skills Gaining Customer Commitment ...on themselves benefiting from your product or service. In addition, you will learn what to do if your product or service does not satisfy a client's key issues, how to manage a client's anxiety during the sales process, and how to prepare for negotiations. Learn To Obtain a client's written consent to complete the sales process.  more...

Sales Skills Developing a Winning Strategy ...ns you should ask when planning solutions for clients. In addition, you will learn the steps to take to help clients find solutions to their needs. Learn To Complete a SWOT matrix. Choose appropriate clients for an advisory panel. Narrow the field of prospective clients. Complete  more...