Online Agency eLearning - Training Resources

Employment Law COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers broad issues on Employment and Labor laws as it applies to Insurance Agencies. It covers issues on pre and post employment procedures, employee agent/ agency staff/ agency staff and employer/ agency rights and interviewing strategies in order to avoid claims and suits. Further, it puts emphasis on real world issues related to the employment laws.  more...

Intro to Two Way ...agency, company, or organization that has field personnel has a need to communicate with the elements in the field; this function is largely met by wireless telecommunications of some type. This course explains the fundamental parts of Two Way Radio Communication Systems, the protocol needed to have order on the system, and the basic operation of the radio units. Two Way Radio Communication  more...

Federal Government Industry Overview Version 1 ...at business you are in, chances are there is a government agency in need of your product or service. Winning a government contract can be challenging, and millions of dollars in potential contracts are lost to companies who do not understand government procurement processes. However, budget shortfalls, redundant spending, and other challenges facing the government have resulted in new  more...

Project Management Government This course focuses on project management for Federal Government agencies. Specifically, the course focuses on the differences between project management in a private organization and in the federal government This course series is designed for project managers who have a fundamental understanding of project management concepts, but are looking to apply these concepts within their government  more...

Managing Cross-Functions Today, managers need to address the complex problems and challenges of the current global business environment. Managers must now rely upon other divisions, departments, or functions in order to allocate resources, prioritize their staff time, and cooperate with each other. This requires that managers develop a degree of systems thinking where managers operate in a large interconnected system of  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 Upward Relationships Managing upward relationships is the art of consciously improving collaboration with superiors so that subordinate managers can reap the best personal and organizational results. Managers share the responsibility for managing the relationship with the top management and Board of Directors of the company. Taking advantage of that responsibility will strengthen motivation, productivity, and overall  more...

Doing Business with the Government This course explains how to identify, win, and manage contracts with the largest consumer of goods and services in the world--the U.S. government. Each year the federal government awards contracts worth over $200 billion to businesses of all sizes and diversity. Of the 20 percent of contracts designated for small businesses, one quarter are aimed at women-owned businesses and another quarter for  more...

Independent Contractors and Temporary Employees Many companies are hiring contract or temporary employees to meet their changing staffing needs. Before hiring an independent contractor or temporary employee--also referred to as a contingency worker--companies should be aware of the costs involved along with the relevant legal and taxation issues. It is important that both parties have a clear understanding of the terms of their agreement with  more...

Interviewing and Hiring Practices ...al Staffing Inc., a metropolitan staffing and recruitment agency. Having faced claims of possible discrimination in past job postings created on behalf of clients, BTJ management has redoubled its efforts to ensure that all employment advertisement is above reproach and adheres strictly to antidiscrimination guidelines. The simulation is based on the SkillSoft series "HR Compliance" and  more...

IATA 5 Limitations and Shipment Review This course explains that the Department of Transportation (DOT) governs all modes of transportation in the U.S., including air transportation. The DOT has a set of regulations pertaining to the shipment of hazardous materials (dangerous goods) known as the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization  more...

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace This course will provide the public sectors with an understanding of the basic criteria for a comprehensive program that addresses electrical safety-related work practices in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)70E standard titled "Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace." Information presented will provide program elements, techniques, and processes that will apply  more...

Business Travel Safety Forming a Corporate Travel Safety Program In "Business Travel Safety: Forming a Corporate Travel Safety Program," you will learn how to facilitate safe and efficient travel for employees. You will learn best practices for developing a corporate travel safety program, how to choose the best travel agency for your organization, and why it is important to prepare for emergencies before traveling. The target audience for this program is  more...

Real Estate Course Looking to launch your real estate career? The ICI real estate program designed in conjunction with the real estate industry will have you trained and skilled in record time. The course has been organised into four separate streams: (1) Sales, (2) Property Management, (3) Agency Services and (4) Business Practices.  more...

Doctor of Oriental Medicine OMD - distance learning Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD) by distance learning This degree is by thesis (dissertation) in any area of oriental medicine. The thesis can be based on case studies or on the theory and philosophy of oriental medicine. Entry to the course can be arranged at any time of year subject to availability of places. Your research will be supervised by a professor with a background in  more...