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Excel 2002 Basic ...Worksheet Area Column Headings Row Headings The Select All Button The Vertical Scroll Bar The Horizontal Scroll Bar Sheet Tabs Inserting A Worksheet The Insert Dialog Box Renaming A Worksheet Changing Sheet Tab Order Deleting A Worksheet The Tab Scrolling Buttons The Status Bar Overview Of Menus The File Menu The Edit Menu The View Menu The Insert Menu The Format Menu The  more...

Excel 2002 Advanced ...Preparing Multiple Copies Of A Workbook To Merge Merging All Copies Of The Same Workbook Removing A Workbook From Shared Use Protecting & Sharing A Workbook Protecting & Sharing A Workbook Personal View & Print Settings Of Shared Workbooks Removing Protection From A Shared Workbook Removing Password Protection Lesson 5: Variable Data & Problem Solving Introduction Lesson  more...

Powerpoint 2002 Intermediate ...A Presentation To MS Word Saving Your Work Lesson 5: All About Animation Introduction Lesson Objectives About Animation Schemes Applying An Animation Scheme Custom Animation The Custom Animation Task Pane Modifying Speed Of Effects Applying An Emphasis Effect Modifying An Effect Changing The Order Of Effects Selecting The Start Of An Event Effect Options Adding Sound To An  more...

Word 2002 Basic ...Buttons To Navigate Documents Resizing A Window Closing All Documents Lesson 3: Editing Documents Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening A Previously Saved Document Repositioning The Insertion Point The End Key The Home Key Using Ctrl Key Combinations Moving Cursor To End Of Document Moving Insertion Point To Start Of Document The Page Up And Page Down Keys Moving Insertion  more...

Administrative Professionals Interacting with Others ...u have, as an administrative support professional, almost all of the tasks you perform on a daily basis require, in some way, interaction with others. Effectively interacting with others results in trust, improved morale, and respect between you and your colleagues, which in turn results in your ability to get the feedback, information, and help you need to effectively perform in your role.  more...

Administrative Professionals Putting Your Best Foot Forward ...t also remain true to yourself and maintain your dignity, all while expressing yourself to others, making decisions at work, or navigating through office politics. This course introduces some best practices for making a good impression as an administrative professional. Specifically, you'll learn how to project a positive professional image by building credibility and maintaining authenticity.  more...

Delegating Delegating As a manager you are most likely juggling multiple responsibilities at once. In order to accomplish everything you have on your plate, you must identify those tasks which can be handled by others familiar with your work so you can focus on the more time-consuming and demanding responsibilities on your list. Trusting your direct reports and delegating some tasks to them is key to  more...

Confronting Difficult Employee Behavior Confronting Difficult Employee Behavior As a manager, you will inevitably encounter direct reports who exhibit difficult behavior, which can disrupt entire teams and departments. It's your job to confront difficult behavior as early as possible to minimize the disruption. Whether they are blatant or less obvious, behavioral problems need to be addressed before they affect morale and  more...

Creating a Business Execution Culture ...'s ability to execute is paramount to its survival. After all, how can a company be constantly evolving and improving if no one within the organization is getting anything done? In companies that execute well, the principles of business execution permeate the entire organization and become part of the company's culture. But how does an execution culture come to be? A business execution culture  more...

Business Execution in Action ...s of "executing business execution" in your organization. All organizations share three common key processes: the people process, the strategy process, and the operations process. One lesson will explore ways to employ the principles of business execution to improve and streamline these processes. All too often, organizations think of the people process, the strategy process, and the operations  more...

Leading with Emotional Intelligence ...ly, and having the capacity for developing relationships. All of these abilities distinguish individuals with high emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a more reliable predictor of success than intellect Leaders with a strong mixture of emotional awareness, self-management, and social skills navigate relationships more effectively and are more likely to be successful in their  more...

Taking on a Management Role ...a good one, and what will others expect of you? These are all natural questions for anyone who is about to become a manager, or who has recently been promoted. Moving into a first management role represents possibly one of the biggest changes in your working life. The transition from player to manager is an exciting, but challenging, one. It takes most people out of an area in which they  more...

Human Resources Fundamentals HRCI PHR Human Resources Fundamentals (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including core knowledge and concepts fundamental to the field of human resources. The HRCI certification examinations are widely  more...

Strategic Management HRCI PHR Strategic Management (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including strategic management. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating HR  more...

Affirmative Action and the EEO HRCI PHR Affirmative Action and the EEO (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee rights, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA). The HRCI  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...

Recruiting and Selecting Candidates HRCI PHR Recruiting and Selecting Candidates (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 the recruitment and selection of new employees. The  more...

Offers Contracts and Exit from the Organization HRCI PHR Offers, Contracts, and Exit from the Organization (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Human Resource (HR) professionals today have to deal with particularly sensitive subjects regarding employment. This course examines employment offers for prospective candidates, contract creation, and record-keeping requirements. In addition, the  more...

Developing Employees HRCI PHR ...ively training adult learners and techniques for aligning all training programs with your company's strategic goals. This course will also help you understand the necessary steps for developing effective employee development programs. All the topics in this course are based on the HR Development functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management  more...

Developing Human Resources HRCI PHR Developing Human Resources (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including human resources development and performance management. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for  more...

Compensating Employees HRCI PHR Compensating Employees (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the theories and applications associated with effective compensation. As a human resources professional, you are responsible  more...

Programs to Benefit Employees HRCI PHR Programs to Benefit Employees (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the work rules and practices that apply to employee benefit programs. As a human resources professional, you are  more...

Employment Relations HRCI PHR Employment Relations (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee and labor relations. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry  more...

Sexual Harassment at Work HRCI PHR Sexual Harassment at Work (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including issues related to the prevention of discrimination and harassment. The HRCI certification examinations are widely  more...

Non-Unionized Workplaces HRCI PHR ...nvironments and that employee issues are resolved in a legally defensible manner. Toward that end, this course will help you prepare for the HRCI certification examinations in the areas of work regulations and employee issue resolution. In the areas of work regulations, you will learn about policies, procedures, and work rules, along with employee handbook regulations and workplace behavior  more...

Health and Safety in the Workplace HRCI PHR Health and Safety in the Workplace (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 safety and health. The  more...

Risk Assessment and Prevention HRCI PHR Risk Assessment and Prevention (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including issues in risk assessment and prevention. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry  more...

Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards HRCI SPHR ...ogram to better fit their strategic goals and objectives. All the topics in this course are based on the Total Rewards functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This course prepares HR professionals and managers who are preparing for the Human Resource Certification Institute's Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)  more...

Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma ...d analyze the full scope of population data pertaining to all processes, products, or services, so Six Sigma teams typically collect samples of the population data to be analyzed, and based on that sample data, they make hypotheses about the entire population. Because there is a lot at stake in forming the correct conclusions about the larger population, Six Sigma teams validate their  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ...gma Black Belt (SSBB) Customers are at the heart of all Six Sigma initiatives, and this focus on customers is what makes Six Sigma an outstanding organizational performance improvement program. The voice of the customer (VOC) is a Six Sigma strategy used to capture requirements and feedback from the customer and to meet their requirements. Voice of the customer is a critical input at  more...

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ... Sigma team will have a dramatic effect on the team's overall performance. Black Belts need to proactively contribute to the effectiveness of Six Sigma teams to promote positive organizational change. This course explores the variety of team types, roles, and composition, revealing strategies for selecting strong Six Sigma teams whose members bring diverse talents, knowledge, and aptitudes to  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ...an motivate a Six Sigma team with dramatic effects on overall success. Modern motivational theory informs today's motivational techniques, and this course explores both the theoretical origins and the practical application of research on motivation. Besides motivating individual team members, Black Belts need to proactively promote cohesion through all the challenging stages of a Six Sigma  more...

Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ...ng the many Six Sigma tools, several are designed specifically to isolate relevant process variables, determine their relationships to each other, prioritize their importance relative to customer or business requirements, and assess their efficiency. Using SIPOC and cause-and-effect matrices, Black Belts can determine which process inputs to target first those with the most significant impact  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ...easurement process. Various types of data exist, and they all need appropriate treatment during the collection, presentation, and analysis stages. You also need to be careful when applying sampling techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity. This course will explore continuous and discrete types of data, and nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio measurement scales. It will also  more...

Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma ...the next stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC process. Of course, all this is meaningless if the data you have gathered and used is not accurate or precise, which is where measurement systems analysis (MSA) comes into play. MSA is a task in the Measure stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC process and is used to identify the variability caused by the measurement system itself. This course will examine how to  more...

Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams "Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing," says Warren Bennis, Ph.D. in his book "On Becoming a Leader." Champions are leaders. Selecting the right Six Sigma projects and the right people, and leading them to achieve business goals, is vital to the leadership of Champions. This course deals with these  more...

Managing Default Custom and Public Folders in Exchange Server 2007 Managing Default, Custom, and Public Folders in Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) The primary focus of all editions of Exchange Server has been the messaging and calendar functionality it provides to users, and this remains the case with the release of Exchange Server 2007. This course discusses the  more...

Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Using Exchange Server 2007 with Outlook 2007 as your e-mail client provides an easy and convenient way to collaborate with colleagues, as well as a high level of messaging security. Outlook 2007 is designed to take advantage of all the  more...

Establishing Team Goals and Responsibilities ...All individuals have strengths that allow them to achieve goals consistently and successfully. In a team setting, those individual strengths can combine to lead the whole team to success, or they can create conflict and tension. To harness individual strengths and personalities, you need solid ground rules for the team. You also need to allocate roles and responsibilities for maximum  more...

Effective Team Communication ..., teams rely on the participation, input, and opinions of all team members. Learning to speak up and encouraging others to open up are important to a team's success. Effective communication is the fuel that will keep your team going to the finish line. In this course, you'll learn the importance of fostering a team environment that encourages open and supportive communication. You will learn to  more...

Defensive Driving Truck Safety Defensive Driving: Truck Safety When people think of defensive driving, they think of "watching out for the other guy" or defending themselves from other drivers so they won't become involved in an accident. That's definitely important, but defensive driving involves more than just that. Defensive driving is as much about what you do and what kind of driver you are, as what someone else  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 4 ... and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 3 ... and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 2 ... and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 1 ... and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 3 ...ions, working with slides, and working with text. Additionally, you will learn how to add graphics, add charts and tables, as well as learn tips on delivering your presentation. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 2 ...ions, working with slides, and working with text. Additionally, you will learn how to add graphics, add charts and tables, as well as learn tips on delivering your presentation. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 1 ...ions, working with slides, and working with text. Additionally, you will learn how to add graphics, add charts and tables, as well as learn tips on delivering your presentation. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 3 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Word 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 2 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Word 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 1 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Word 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 3 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Access 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 2 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Access 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 1 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Access 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 4 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Excel 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 3 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Excel 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 2 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Excel 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 1 ...e is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat topics or jump to anywhere in the course. The Discover Excel 2007 interface is intuitive and easy to use. The Main Menu displays all the chapters within the course. The topics within each chapter provide detailed explanations and examples, so users can also experience what they're learning. After  more...

Project Data Management and Performance Project Data Management and Performance Microsoft Project managers often share Project 2007 data with other applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. When importing and exporting information in this way, the information must first be sorted, filtered, and grouped to customize the information's appearance. Information also needs to be timely actual work performed, actual  more...

Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 Microsoft With Microsoft Office Project 2007, project managers can define how project data is recorded, reported, and displayed, using customizable, built-in templates. They can also customize the interface by adding or removing tools from the application s default toolbars. And before project data is distributed, a project manager can format  more...

Managing a Customer Focused Department Simulation ...ers is important, but retaining them is an even greater challenge. It takes only a moment--a single lapse in service; an unmet expectation; a delay in delivery--to lose a customer forever and tarnish a company's reputation. To counter this, customer service representatives must remain vigilante, on top of their game at all times. As a customer service manager, it's your job to help your  more...

Working with Difficult People Identifying Difficult People ...People: Identifying Difficult People Inevitably, we all encounter difficult people in the workplace. Dealing with difficult people can lead to feelings of frustration or even intimidation. If you know the right techniques, though, dealing with even the most difficult person is possible. In order to deal with difficult people, first you need to know what kind of difficult person you're  more...

Documenting Discipline ...uments are the best defense when a manager's actions are called into question. Without these documents there may be no record of a worker's repeated infractions or failure to satisfy job requirements. There may also be no evidence of a manager's attempt to deal with the worker in a fair and constructive manner. This course explains how documentation can make all the difference, and examines the  more...

Code of Conduct Awareness ...or employees. The code must be effectively distributed to all employees in order to be useful, and should include a clear statement of penalties for breaching it. The existence of a well-written code of conduct is beneficial to all employees as well as the organization. This one-hour course teaches participants the concepts and benefits of a corporate code of conduct, and offers practical  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Experts say that up to 90 of a project manager's time is spent communicating, whether it's with external stakeholders, members of the project team, suppliers, or other managers within their organizations. That  more...

Processes for Managing Project Communications ... A project manager is the communication hub through whom all project information flows, receiving and distributing dozens of messages per day. Customers, suppliers, project team members, and company executives all rely on the project manager for up-to-date information that has been processed and tailored to meet their needs. There are three critical processes that a project manager uses to  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...ished by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Specifically, this course covers gathering cost information from numerous sources and then utilizing that information to apply tools and techniques such as bottom-up estimating and reserve analysis for estimating costs. Learners will also determine the project budget by calculating reserves and funding requirements. This course provides a  more...

Controlling Costs ...ished by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Specifically, the course examines the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Control Costs process. In terms of the tools and techniques, it shows how to monitor cost performance through earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and other techniques such as to-complete performance index (TCPI). It also demonstrates how to calculate  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...xperienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This requires that project managers understand the Project Human Resource Management processes of planning, selecting, developing, and managing a project team. While selecting the right team to do the work is critical to project success, it doesn't stop there. Good project managers know how to create the right type of atmosphere  more...

Managing Project Human Resources Managing Project Human Resources PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project environment, and they will tell  more...

Integrated Initiation and Planning ...ished by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Specifically, learners will be introduced to Project Integration Management and its processes, the project charter, including the statement of work and business case. They'll also be introduced to the project management plan. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control Integrated Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Most projects experience problems and unforeseen events that pose a threat to successful completion. Thankfully there are many proven project management processes designed to direct, monitor, and control  more...

Managing Projects within Organizations ...ished by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Specifically, it introduces the characteristics of a project, the responsibilities that accompany project management, and the differences between portfolios, programs, and projects. The course will identify key project management concepts and terms, explore the PMBOK Knowledge Areas, and provide information about the variables that can influence  more...

Project Management Overview ...tion-Aligned Every project is different. Some are small and straight forward. Others are large and complex. Most are somewhere in the middle. Even though every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a similar life cycle, starting with an idea, progressing through development, and culminating in the delivery of a finished product or service. A  more...

Project Management Process Groups ...zes confusion and uncertainty for the project manager and all project stakeholders. It ensures the effective progress of the project from initiation through to close-out. In this course, learners will be given an overview of the project management process groups as defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ) Guide Fourth Edition published by the Project Management  more...

Planning Project Procurement ... ensure they do not cause a project to go over budget or fall behind schedule. In this course, learners will gain an understanding of what processes are involved in planning project procurement and how these processes interact with the overall project life cycle. Common tools and techniques for planning project procurement will be covered, including make-or-buy analysis. Learners will be  more...

Managing Procurements ...the procurement process can sometimes seem like a project all in itself as it generally involves a number of detailed and time consuming steps from obtaining seller responses, selecting a seller, awarding a contract, to managing the procurement relationship. This is the second course in the Project Procurement Management knowledge area and covers three process Conduct Procurements, Administer  more...

Project Quality Planning ...ished by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Specifically, learners will be introduced to the three processes in the quality management knowledge area and how they fit into the project process groups. This course also covers, in detail, the quality planning process. This process will help project managers identify the relevant quality standards for a project and then determine how to  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control ...agement plan identifies quality requirements and provides all project stakeholders with documented guidelines for delivering a quality product or service. But the question is how do you ensure that the quality management plan will work? How do you know that those guidelines will, if followed, result in a successful project? The quality management plan must be audited and measured consistently  more...

Risk Management Planning ...ished by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Specifically, learners will be introduced the first process in the Project Risk Management knowledge area: Plan Risk Management. Techniques such as creating a risk management plan and preparing documentation for the risk identification and analysis processes will be covered in detail. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ...tative and quantitative risk analysis techniques. Specifically, learners will be introduced to qualitative tools like the probability and impact matrix, risk probability and impact assessment, and risk urgency assessment. Quantitative risk analysis techniques include data gathering and representation and quantitative modeling techniques. This course provides a foundational knowledge base  more...

Risk Response Monitor and Control ...and Monitor and Control Risks will be introduced. Specifically, the learner will be introduced to strategies for handling both negative and positive risk, and how to monitor and control these risks. This course will also cover all the necessary project documents and plans that require updates as these processes are performed. This course is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...erned with ensuring that projects include and account for all the work needed to ensure the successful completion of a project. Successful project managers use project scope management throughout the project life cycle to identify and control all aspects involved in a project. This course will highlight the importance of project scope management to project performance. Through interactive  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure ...t of control if the appropriate actions aren't taken initially. A project's work breakdown structure (WBS) provides the foundation for defining work as it relates to the project objectives and establishes the structure for managing the work to completion. This course will highlight the importance of the WBS and how it relates to the overall success of a project. Through interactive learning  more...

Defining and Sequencing Project Activities ... Properly defining and sequencing project activities allow a project manager to answer two basic scheduling questions What activities are required to develop the end product? And how should the activities be sequenced for optimal results? The first step in developing a reliable project schedule is identifying project activities and their interrelationships. This course covers defining and  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ...y to estimate the duration of each project activity is equally essential. It is not enough to know what needs to be done and what resources are required. A project manager must know how much time it will take to complete each activity. This course covers estimating activity resources and durations in the project management discipline, and introduces best practices outlined in A Guide to the  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...undation PRINCE2® Foundation By definition, not all projects are the same. One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it is unique. Each project has a different team, a different customer, and a different location. And typically each product is unique in some way as well. Projects differ in terms of scale, complexity and culture. They can be a stand-alone entity or part  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards ...s PMI As a project manager, you will inevitably be called upon to address ethical dilemmas. The type and complexity of these dilemmas can vary significantly from balancing the competing interests of stakeholders to adhering to conflicting legal, multi-cultural, and multi-national rules, regulations, and requirements. Addressing these issues is much more complex than simply deciding what  more...

IATA 5 Limitations and Shipment Review ...lains 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 training. Your  more...

Work with Files Programs and Printing in Windows Vista ... Explorer has a new layout, featuring a Details pane that allows you to view extended properties and metadata of files. The Details pane also include a thumbnail of files that are a visual representation of the actual file. Locating files is also improved upon with the new instant search feature that is integrated into all explorer windows. This course demonstrates the necessary skills to  more...

Workplace Violence ... of workplace deaths attributable to violence is just a small percentage of the violence that occurs in US workplaces. The majority of violent incidents that managers and employees deal with on a daily basis consist of assault, domestic violence, stalking, bullying, robbery, and harassment of all types, including sexual harassment. This course will enable all employees to recognize the early  more...

Decision Making The Fundamentals ... to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them and then the opportunity to choose.' It's been estimated that most human beings make thousands of decisions in the course of an average day, many of which are unconscious decisions. It is important for your personal and professional success that you become an  more...

Trade Secrets ...alue to its owner, is actively protected, and is not generally known to competitors. Trade secrets are important because they provide a competitive advantage to their owners and may be the only viable form of legal protection available. They are protected under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), in those states that have adopted it, and by common law principles in others. Owners may take  more...

Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA ... qualified individual with a disability. The Act requires all private, state, or local government employers with 15 or more employees to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to apply for jobs and work in positions for which they are qualified, have equal access to benefits and privileges, and have an equal opportunity to be promoted once they are working. The course  more...

Working for Your Inner Boss Personal Accountability ...s, and evaluate results. Whoever gives this direction is called the boss. On one level, the boss decides how employees will perform their jobs. How well an employee meets requirements set by the boss determines whether that employee succeeds or fails, receives rewards or penalties, and earns praise or criticism. On another level however, the judgment of an external boss isn't enough to make a  more...

Effective Intercultural Relationships ...rders between neighborhoods or borders between countries. All of these bordered areas, large and small, represent differing cultures. Whether comfortable or abroad, chances are, your business deals with people of varying cultures on a daily basis. In today's expansive work environment, employees, co-workers, customers, vendors, and business partners can all have a different cultural background  more...

Promoting a Substance-free Workplace ...led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 75 of all adult illicit drug users are employed, as are most binge and heavy alcohol users. Substance abusers are more likely to be late or absent from work, change jobs frequently, be less productive, and be involved in workplace accidents. They also tend to have other personal problems outside of work as a result of the substance abuse,  more...

Code of Conduct Company Template ...gal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local law. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information  more...

Preventing Fraud Abuse ...raud. However, there is still great need for employees at all levels of business to be vigilant in their efforts to detect, report, and prevent fraud and abuse of all kinds. This course provides an introduction to the concepts surrounding fraud and abuse in the business setting. You will learn what constitutes fraud and abuse, what the difference is between them, various laws that address fraud  more...

Interpersonal Communication Communicating with Confidence ...specific communication behaviors to project confidence in all your verbal and nonverbal interactions. The course shows you how the essential elements of trust, credibility, and specific confident communication behaviors bring about confident communication and enhance your influence. It highlights the advantages of communicating with confidence, explores the construction of trust and  more...

Interpersonal Communication Targeting Your Message ... 'To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.' In other words, understanding who you're talking to is as important as understanding what you're trying to communicate. Additionally, it is important to understand the role the medium, context, and other variables have  more...

I-9 Compliance Verifying Employment Eligibility of US Non-US Citizens ...tunities. While many of these people enter the country legally and have authorization to work here, there are many others who reside in the US illegally. Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires employers to hire only individuals who are legally eligible to work here. The I-9 form is the key to compliance with this requirement. It protects employers from knowingly  more...

Ethical Decision Making Simulation ...oyees can remain confident that their choices comply with all applicable laws and regulations and adhere to the highest professional standards within their industry. The Ethical Decision Making Simulation is designed to help employees understand and apply the fundamentals of making ethical decisions. Over the course of the simulation, participants will practice ethical decision making skills,  more...

Illegal Insider Trading Simulation ...nses the simulation presents are not intended to apply to all situations. Other responses may be as appropriate or effective, or more so, in particular situations. Individual employees will need to decide, on the basis of their own specific circumstances, how best to respond. Employees who are uncertain how to proceed in a particular situation should consider seeking help from a company human  more...

Interviewing Hiring Practices Simulation Interviewing & Hiring Practices Simulation In this simulation, you will assume the role and responsibilities of an HR professional at BTJ Technical 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  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness Simulation ...vironmental design firm. Though the company complies with all equal opportunity hiring practices and labor policies, it has failed to directly address the issues of diversity and inclusiveness within its corporate culture. With the company fast approaching a crucial juncture in its growth and expansion, the CEO has instructed you to begin introducing the concept of inclusiveness through a  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Essential Competencies ...ssional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Often, and usually with the best intentions, organizations hastily overhaul processes or implement new systems in an effort to quickly fix or address a problem, only to discover that it wasn't the right solution after all the time and money wasted, and the problem continues. Business analysis aims to not only properly diagnose an issue, but determine  more...

Addressing and Redistributing E-mail ...all the e-mails you've received in the past work week, how many have left you scratching your head, wondering why you received it in the first place? How many of those e-mails have you asking what exactly that e-mail has to do with you? With e-mail's prevalence as one of the main forms of communication in business today, it's essential that when sending an e-mail you get the distribution list  more...

Planning Business Analysis Communication Monitoring ...d managing how these business analysis activities are actually performed? A proposed structure and schedule for communications, a requirements management plan, and a clear plan to ensure business analysis activities are executed as efficiently as possible are all key elements of successful business analysis. This course provides an overview of planning business analysis communication using  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 1 ... Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also become skilled at having your PC work the way you want. Personalize your computer with fast Sleep and Resume features, and use more of your older programs in  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 3 ... Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also become skilled at having your PC work the way you want. Personalize your computer with fast Sleep and Resume features, and use more of your older programs in  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 2 ... Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also become skilled at having your PC work the way you want. Personalize your computer with fast Sleep and Resume features, and use more of your older programs in  more...

Planning Managing Project Human Resources Simulation Planning & Managing Project Human Resources: Simulation PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned You're a project manager for a food and beverage testing company Hoit Laboratories. As a seasoned PM, you're currently managing a number of testing and development projects simultaneously. And each project  more...

Outlook XP Proficient Expert ...nts - Appointment Labels - Format Appointments Automatically Schedule Meetings - Schedule A Meeting - Schedule A Resource - Add & Remove Attendees - Respond To A Meeting Request Schedule Events - Schedule An Event Customize The Calendar - Calendar Options - Customize Calendar Views Contacts Contacts Overview - The Contacts Folder - Contact Views - Navigate Contact  more...

Introduction to Event Management ...sis Exam It's essential that you know the status of all components in your IT infrastructure at any given time. Monitoring all events that occur can provide you with invaluable data to help your organization identify and isolate not only problems that are happening, but areas that require improvement before troubles exist. This course provides an introduction to Event Management,  more...

Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure Plan Petroleum Products ...oleum Products) When petroleum products are accidentally spilled, they may damage the environment and pollute our waterways. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water. This 30-minute course will provide you with information on the prevention and countermeasures you should take should a spill occur. This training will also provide information on the  more...

Request Fulfillment Process Interfaces and Challenges ...allenges ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam What would you think if you called your Internet provider to get a new password, and they told you it was going to be a week before they could resolve your request? Or even worse, imagine them not being able to do it at all because of poor planning. Efficient request  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...tomers' Expectations Customers have expectations of all the companies with which they transact business. These expectations may be predominantly unspoken but, all the same, they have a strong influence on how your company, its employees, products, and services are perceived. In the first lesson of this course, you'll be shown what characteristics customers want to see demonstrated, what  more...

Bridge the Expectations Gap Bridge the Expectations Gap You have to be prepared to walk a mile in their shoes to understand more fully what customers experience when they deal with your company. There's nothing more effective in emphasizing the gap between what you believe their experiences to be and their realities than thinking and acting like a customer. This course takes you through several processes for doing  more...

Environmental Management Systems EMS ...ally, companies have managed their own environmental challenges in response to external pressure from government agencies, environmental interest groups, and citizens focusing mainly on regulatory compliance. Today, companies recognize the importance of sound environmental management practices that result in economic gain. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide  more...

Slips Trips and Falls ...alls Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15 of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. This course is intended to provide employees with the ability to recognize and prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards and to address the key components of ladder safety. The content in this course is  more...

Regulatory Information ...ally all workplaces have safety and health standards that have been imposed by federal and state authorities. The intent of these workplace standards and requirements is to protect the health and welfare of individual employees. This one-hour course will explain how safety requirements for workplaces are established and how they are enforced. The training will also discuss important regulatory  more...

Facilitative Leadership Facilitative Leadership Have you worked in this organization? You don't explain what you're doing because people will steal your ideas. It's best just to go along with whatever the majority wants, even if you can see some real problems down the road. No one will take responsibility for the results unless they're good, then everyone takes a share. If you've experienced any of these situations  more...

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace 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  more...

Machine Guarding Machine Guarding This course will provide definitions, general requirements, and requirements for different kinds of machinery concerning the Machine Guarding Program. It will provide general discussion of various guarding methods, as well as defining terms associated with machine guarding. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory  more...

Mentoring Effectively ...case, before you sign on as a mentor you'll want to learn all you can about the process, from how mentoring benefits you and your career to how you can best assist your protege. "Mentoring Effectively" will help you get started on the right foot by establishing clear and realistic expectations. You'll learn how to step into various mentoring roles, providing training, guidance on  more...

Pandemic Flu Awareness ...ddress this, the government has released a response plan called the "National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan," referred to as "the Strategy." The Strategy outlines the roles and responsibilities of governmental and nongovernmental entities, but clearly indicates that the center of gravity for pandemic response will be at the community level. According to the Strategy,  more...

Mentoring Strategies for the 21st Century Mentoring Strategies for the 21st Century Current business trends--including acquisitions and reorganizations, emerging technology needs, and a changing work force--are all creating unique mentoring needs. This course addresses how mentoring strategies can benefit your organization in the current business climate. It explores the ways that mentoring can capitalize on gender, age, and  more...

Understanding Change ...pher. Since the nineteenth century, the pace of change in all aspects of our lives has become faster and faster and responding to change well is a necessity in today's competitive business environment. Leaders and managers, regardless of industry or organization, require a clear understanding of how important organizational change is in order to propel their organizations forward. This course  more...

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene ...All employees should expect to work in as safe an environment as possible, whether they work in an office building, a factory, or a nuclear power plant. Since ancient times, medical professionals, social activists, and philosophers have observed and written about the various dangers associated with the work people do. In modern times, governments and industry professionals have stepped up and  more...

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Petroleum Products ...oleum Products) When petroleum products are accidentally spilled, they may damage the environment and pollute our waterways. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water. This 30-minute course will provide you with information on the prevention and countermeasures you should take should a spill occur. This training will also provide information on the  more...

Understanding Organizational Ethics Understanding Organizational Ethics An organization's culture evolves from the values of its members. However, organizational culture and ethics are more than the sum of their parts. Organizations develop a self-sustaining and durable system of ethics that exerts a powerful influence on the actions, decisions, and behaviors of all employees. This course gives employees the ability to  more...

Food Safety Handling ...g to the Food and Drug Administration, between 2 and 3 of all foodborne illnesses result in secondary long-term illnesses. Some strains of E. coli can cause kidney failure in infants, and salmonella 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  more...

Negotiation Essentials What is Negotiation Negotiation Essentials: What is Negotiation? Everyone has to negotiate at some point in his or her life. Strong negotiations skills can be survival skills, both in and out of the workplace. But being able to negotiate successfully requires that you understand some of the basic concepts of negotiation. Negotiation has been described in many ways getting what you want, reaching an agreement,  more...

Analyzing Your Use of Time ... Time Do you have too much time on your hands? With all of the pressures of modern life, so few people today do. In order to preserve your time, you have to know how to manage it. And the first step in learning how to manage time well is to understand how you make use of it now. This will help you determine where can you be more efficient. This course focuses on ways to analyze your  more...

Identifying Project Risk ... of every project relies on a thorough investigation into all potential risks that face the project throughout its life cycle since every project involves some degree of risk. The rewards of investigating potential project risks always outweigh the time investment made in doing so; therefore, no project manager should overlook this vital step. Identifying potential risks and their causes and  more...

Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule ...quickly identify possible impacts, evaluate the effect on all project activities, and adjust the project activities as required to minimize risk. This course covers developing and controlling the project schedule in the project management discipline, and introduces best practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition, published by the  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager's key responsibility is to ensure that the project is carried out in a controlled manner, according to plan. However, a project can quickly spin out of control if changes to the product's scope are not  more...

Preparing for Outbound Sales Calls ...alls The most successful outbound sales calls begin long before the salesperson places the call. Successful inside selling is all about planning and being prepared. Being prepared means knowing what to expect from your customer and planning your responses. In this course, you will learn about the common perceptions customers have of salespeople. You will also learn the three premises of  more...

Initiating Outbound Sales Calls ...alls Fifteen seconds doesn't sound like very much time, does it? As an inside sales consultant, you will have a lot riding on what happens in those few seconds. That is usually all the time you have to make a solid, positive impression on your customer. Knowing how to initiate an inside sales call is a key to your success. In this course, you will learn the strategies for dealing with  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...ated fashion and to close out phases and projects so that all aspects are brought to a controlled close. The Project Integration Management knowledge area includes six processes, ranging from the creation of the project charter at the beginning of a project through to the close of a project or phase. This course covers the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the fifth and sixth  more...

Completing Outbound Sales Calls ...alls You might have heard the saying, "it ain't over 'til it's over." This is especially true with inside sales calls. To be a successful inside sales consultant, you need to know how to keep your customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn strategies for contacting the decision maker and for dealing with gatekeepers. You will learn the  more...

Communicating Effectively with Project Stakeholders Simulation ... A project manager is the communication hub through whom all project information flows. Customers, suppliers, project team members, and company executives all rely on the project manager for up-to-date information that has been processed and tailored to meet their needs. While mastering the technical aspects of project management is essential, it is not enough to ensure success. The  more...

Preparing for Inbound Sales Calls ...alls Do you think selling means waiting for the phone to ring? A successful inside sales agent begins planning long before the customer calls. Successful inside selling is all about being prepared, and that means thinking ahead on customer inquiries and responses you will give. This course identifies the common perceptions that customers have of salespeople. In the course, you will learn  more...

Completing Inbound Sales Calls ...alls 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 qualifying a sales opportunity.  more...

Sales Communications Essentials Sales Communications Essentials For your value proposition to be perceived as credible and persuasive, you need to master how to craft and communicate your message. "Sales Communications Essentials" will help you cultivate the skills to successfully send your sales message. Think about it: sales professionals act as counselors by helping customers bring clarity to their wants and needs; act  more...

Sales Manufacturing TM Sales Production ...Production The Sales Manufacturing(TM) model places all the small efforts involved in sales together into a comprehensible system for sales success. The Sales Manufacturing(TM) model represents the framework for building sales processes rooted in the proven best practices of the sales profession. The Sales Manufacturing(TM) machine challenges you to view your business from a holistic  more...

Sales Math 101 Developing a Sales Plan for Success ...on a busy corner, hat in hand, and beg people to throw me all their wasted hours." Would you like to recapture your wasted hours? Unfortunately that is impossible, but you can make the most of the hours in your day with the help of this course. Sales Math 101: Developing a Sales Plan for Success is a course that will help you--Sales Professional, Inc.--make the most of each hour of your day.  more...

Introduction to Program Management ...many projects with varying deadlines and responsibilities all at the same time. In a similar way, program managers must balance multiple programs, consisting of many different projects. When in a program management environment, there is an entirely new set of skills and knowledge a program manager must possess in order to be successful in this role. This course provides an introduction to  more...

Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management Regardless of the industry, programs and program management help organizations effectively implement corporate strategies. To achieve the planned benefits and outcomes of your program, you need to manage its benefits across its life cycle. This life cycle will vary, depending on the type of program. However, if you understand the general phases in  more...

Progressing through the Complex Sale Progressing through the Complex Sale High-value purchases impact across the whole organization. So it's not surprising that these buying decisions are made by those at the top. But getting to these decision-makers isn't easy, which is why selling at an executive level is a more complex operation that requires all the resources of the highly skilled salesperson. This course is directed at  more...

Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints Simulation ...ided you with workplace harassment training for managers. All of the employees at this particular Pennywise location report to you. When one of the rental agents, Violet Pham, comes to you to complain that her shift supervisor, Cliff Kinsler, has been harassing her, you will need to take action to deal with the situation. This will entail interviewing Violet to take her complaint, as well as  more...

Dealing With Sexual Harassment Simulation ...his simulation is to illustrate ways of responding to sexually harassing behavior. The types of responses the simulation presents are not intended to apply to all situations. Other responses may be as appropriate or effective, or more so, in particular situations. Individual employees will need to decide, on the basis of their own specific circumstances, how best to respond. Employees who are  more...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management ...e sure you do it on time, under budget, and within scope, all the while maintaining your professional integrity in a constantly evolving global business environment. How do project managers do it, given that most ethical dilemmas are not black and white and usually require diligent deliberation? Keeping with their vision of establishing project management as a professional industry, the project  more...

ITIL reg Overview Certification and Benefits ITIL® Overview: Certification and Benefits It's widely accepted that certification in a particular subject area builds credibility and trust in your work and performance. Obtaining ITIL V3 certification positions you as a highly-regarded asset to your colleagues, organization, and industry. But how do you know exactly what level of certification is right? And what specific areas, whether  more...

Doing Business on the Internet ...ustomer records are kept, is a difficulty faced by almost all companies that engage in Internet-based commercial activity. Regulation of the digital marketplace is very difficult to achieve and currently, in the United States, much legislation on this area is pending but not yet enacted. The main areas requiring regulation are issues related to Internet advertising, the protection of  more...

Doing Business with the 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 small disadvantaged businesses or SDBs. This course outlines how businesses of all types and sizes can identify contract opportunities within the government, market goods and  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Multi-State Edition ...assment and intimidation. This course is designed specifically to address sexual harassment training requirements under California and Connecticut law, but is applicable for supervisor and manager training in all states. Under California and Connecticut law, managers and supervisors are required to undertake two hours of training on sexual harassment. This course is designed to meet that  more...

Introduction to the Service Desk ...e: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Whether you call your Internet provider because you can't connect to your bank because your online banking password isn't working or your satellite television provider because your signal is poor, chances are all these different calls for completely different things will have at least one thing in common you'll reach a Service Desk. This is because  more...

Leadership and Management Simulation Leadership and Management: Simulation Specializing in the film and television industries, Limelight Connections is a web-based, career-search company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As part of the marketing team, you have been with Limelight for just under two years. Your dedication, industry knowledge and hard work have paid off, recently earning you a promotion to manager of the  more...

Leadership ...ization. A good leader's actions and words filter down to all organizational levels to create a quality culture. The concepts of organizational leadership are built on a foundation of core business elements. A clear understanding of these elements is key in developing an organization's strategic plan and vision. These core elements include: organizational structure and culture, roles and  more...

Managerial Skills and Abilities ...on, managers need certain skills, tools, and abilities in all their functions. These skills and abilities relate to their understanding of management principles and theories, key organizational functions, and their mutual interrelationships. This course explores basic principles of management, management theories, styles and tools, and interdependence of functional areas in an  more...

Quality Systems Models and Theories ...omponent of the success of any organization. Personnel at all levels in an organization must be aware of the quality mission, plan, and methodology it employs. A quality mission and plan that is well developed and properly implemented must be aligned to the corporate mission and vision statements and the strategic plan in order to be effective. As an organization evolves, its quality plan must  more...

Training and Development ...n workplace productivity contribute positively to the overall well-being of the organization. This course explores the importance of investing in human capital as a means of attaining strategic objectives. It delves into all aspects of corporate training, including the front-end needs analysis, and identifying effective design and development strategies. It also examines various ways to  more...

Lean and Six Sigma ... Sigma is a data-driven improvement philosophy that views all activities within an organization as processes whose inputs can be controlled to effect significant improvements in process outputs. Six Sigma uses a rigorous and systematic methodology known as DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) and a number of qualitative and quantitative tools for driving process, product, and  more...

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ...s, managing change, and communicating Six Sigma vision to all organizational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a part of the enterprise leadership, knowledge about leadership roles and perspectives helps Black Belts perform their own roles as Six Sigma leaders, and also in their regular interaction with these leaders. An organization's culture and its inherent structure, lack of  more...

The Imperatives of Innovation and Leadership in Strategy ...e is designed for individuals aspiring to become strategically focused in their business operations and to innovate and lead change in their organizations. As organizations strive to keep abreast of a fast-changing business environment, the need for innovation increases. While some companies focus on incremental and continuous innovations, other companies have managed to create disruptive  more...

Managing and Deploying Six Sigma ...back and review into your plan. This course addresses all of these challenges, as well as how to manage change during and after Six Sigma deployment. It focuses on a systemic, long-lasting deployment, and on delivering promised business results rather than obsessing over implementing projects. This course integrates essential Six Sigma concepts, tools, and methodologies enabling you to  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ...iver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and Green Belts to effectively lead project teams to deliver their expected results. Understanding team building processes, tools, and role structures helps Six Sigma team members produce desired results and resolve negative team dynamics. In order to achieve this, disciplined  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...ent methodology requires a foundation of core themes that allow Project Managers, Project Boards and project team members to organize and control the project management process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes seven themes: Business Case, Organization, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change and Progress.  more...

Starting Up Initiating Directing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...ns its progression from start-up through pulling together all the sub-systems that work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework consists of seven distinctive processes that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities related to starting up, directing, initiating, controlling,  more...

Basic Acct Principles and Framework ...g and control purposes. This course aims at familiarizing all learners with basic accounting principles and concepts that set the ground for more advanced learning in this area. You'll be introduced to key accounting terms and concepts such as key characteristics of accounting, the accounting equation, double entry bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles. This course also helps you  more...

Receiving Feedback and Criticism ...all need feedback so that we can learn and improve. Sometimes feedback is on target, and its usefulness is apparent. Other times it may not be as easy to receive. Being able to receive feedback and criticism appropriately without getting your emotions involved is an essential skill for success in the business world. People in an organization need to be able to receive corrective feedback  more...

Moving Business Services Into the Cloud Moving Business Services Into the Cloud This course further explores how cloud service offerings affect service-oriented architecture and traditional IT services and how aspects of cloud services can present new opportunities to businesses. It outlines strategic implication and provides tips on how businesses can attempt to measure the value of transitioning to cloud computing. This course  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Finding Opportunities to Make Connections ...rking is a major asset and key for success. Networking is all about people and making beneficial connections that will help you build a stable and fulfilling career. Unleashing the power of a network isn't something to be taken lightly. Poor networking skills and lack of etiquette can create roadblocks for you. However, with the right approach and techniques, the impact of a well-developed  more...

Financial Statements for Non-fiinancial Professionals ...These financial reports are also used by professionals in all areas for evaluating proposals, suppliers, competitors, markets, and the general condition of the industry they operate in. This course aims to familiarize you with these three financial statements and how they reflect an organization's overall activities and performance. This course takes you through the various sections of these  more...

Principles of Acct Finance for Non-financial Professionals ..., summarizing, and analyzing financial information across all departments for decision making, directing, and controlling their resources and activities. Every activity or non-activity in an organization has financial implications and financial acumen is expected at every organizational level. Professionals and functional managers in every department and functional area should have a certain  more...

Using Feedback to Improve Team Performance ...l component of optimal team performance is the ability of all team members to openly express their ideas, goals, and needs, as well as share thoughts about each other's performance both positive and negative. The same principle applies when it comes to receiving feedback. It's far better to hear the truth directly than to assume your performance is the best it can be. In this course, you'll  more...

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

CISSP Domain Physical Environmental Security ...2nd Edition Physical security is the foundation for all networking security mechanisms. Unless a network is physically secure from threats, all other types of security can be negated. This course focuses on the need for, and implementation of physical security and how it is used as an all encompassing backbone for enterprise security. This course guides you through the Common Body of  more...

CISSP Domain Operations Security ... on many faces, but always comes back to making sure that all aspects of the operation of an enterprise environment are secured and functioning correctly. This course delves into the mechanisms used to track security threats, resource protection, and securing the enterprise environment. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International  more...

CISSP Domain Information Security Governance Rish Mgmt ...Information Security Governance and Risk Management is an all encompassing domain that the information security professional must constantly be aware of. This course examines the frameworks and planning structures used to make sure that information assets are protected within an organization. This course also examines the governance, organizational structures and cultures, and the awareness  more...

Operations Management Product Service Management ...g, creating, and maintaining a product or service through all stages of its lifecycle. It involves a wide range of operations, marketing, and sales related activities. These activities encompass the entire range of product life cycle - from the conception of a new product or service idea, to its design and launch, and later through its growth, maturity, and decline stages. Operations aspects of  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Using Monitoring Tuning RMAN ...& Tuning RMAN Oracle Reconstructing the contents of all or part of a database from a backup typically involves two phases. The first phase is the retrieval of a copy of the data file from the backups. The second involves reapplying changes to the file that occurred since the backup, using archived and online redo logs. To effectively administer an Oracle Database 11g database, recovery  more...

Marketing Essentials Place ...arketing initiative and requires careful integration with all other aspects of the modern marketing mix. This course provides essential insight into distribution. It reviews the advantages of building a strong, efficient distribution network that is aligned with organizational and marketing goals, as well as product characteristics and target markets. It covers key distribution strategies,  more...

Marketing Essentials Promotion ...blic relations support your promotional strategies, if at all? Promotion, a key aspect of the marketing mix, focuses on raising awareness about your product and service offerings among key customer target groups. This course will provide insight into how to design promotional strategies and campaigns that help expand existing markets and develop new customer relationships. You will learn about  more...

Hazardous Waste Generator RCRA ...e 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, labeling, and other management requirements are described for both satellite  more...

Critical Thinking Essentials What is Critical Thinking ... another in their professional and personal lives. Almost all of your everyday activities require you to seek information, analyze alternatives, assess the alternatives, and reach some conclusion. And all of these processes are part of critical thinking. Thinking plays a powerful role in your life it determines how you feel, what you do, and what you want. Improving the quality of your  more...

Designing Windows 7 Client Configuration ...ktop support issues. This ensures the users and computers all have the same settings, which a user may or may not be able to change, including desktop, security, and Internet Explorer. This course demonstrates how to configure Group Policy settings to apply standard configurations and security settings to computers and users throughout a domain. It also demonstrates how to configure Windows 7  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using Zero-Touch Installation ...allation Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Administrator Microsoft offers different deployment tools 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  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...

SAP Product Lifecycle Management ...ment (PLM) provides a comprehensive solution for managing all product-related information required in support of processes including planning, innovation, design, quality management, and engineering. As an integrated solution to SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, all information stored and maintained using the PLM solution is available across the enterprise to all other modules  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Principles II ...rstand the principles behind operations security. It's equally important to know that the security policy that's developed in your organization drives all of the steps taken to secure network resources. In order to create an effective security policy, it is necessary to do a risk analysis in order to maximize the effectiveness of the policy. Also, it is essential that everyone is aware of the  more...

A Practical App 2009 Troubleshooting Hardware ...2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application Within all industries, computer technicians are expected to locate and resolve issues ranging from hardware failure to operating system problems. In this course, the learner will be shown how to troubleshoot various computer components, such as motherboards, storage devices, power supplies, memory, and adapter cards. The course also explores  more...

A Practical App 2009 Personal Computer Components A Practical App. 2009: Personal Computer Components CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application The IT industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, but the backbone of the industry has always remained the computers themselves. This course looks at the components that make up personal computers and shows you how they all work in unison. It explores such  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Disaster Recovery ...rver 2009 Without a well thought out plan in place, all the best equipment and well trained personnel in the world will be useless in the event of a disaster. Disasters can be manmade or natural, and both types can cause short delays or major business disruptions. This course covers backup strategies and archiving data, so that there are copies available in the case of a major breakdown  more...

The Balance Sheet ... The Balance Sheet is arguably the most important of all financial statements. It is a financial snapshot of a company's health at a specific point in time as measured in terms of assets, liabilities, and owners' or shareholders' equity. It allows you to see what a company owns as well as what it owes to other parties. People who might be interested in the Balance Sheet include creditors,  more...

Financial Accounting with SAP ...nancial modules are at core of any integrated SAP System. All module transactions with a monetary impact flow through to the Finance module, usually in real time and automatically through the SAP configuration. In order to work with the Finance Module or any module, you must have an understanding of the concepts behind mySAP ERP and be familiar with the steps for executing tasks using SAP's  more...

SAP Logistics Modules ...hain operations related to logistics. Logistics refers to all the tasks a business performs in order to get a product or service to its desired location or state. This course discusses how the SAP Logistics modules enable Materials Management, Production Planning and Control and ultimately Sales and Distribution transactions to be performed in the organization. It provides scenarios for  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports ...reporting tool. Crystal Reports provides the interface to allow business users to extract and present formatted, layout-centric reports from business data. Crystal Reports provides a very user-friendly interface to various data sources, including data sources outside of the SAP realm. This course provides an introduction to the Crystal Reports reporting tool, including an initiation to the  more...

Tool Support in Software Testing ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Configuration Mgmt Risks Incidents in Software Testing ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Software Test Management ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

White Box Software Testing Techniques ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Black Box Software Testing Techniques ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Physical Security ...al Security Physical security is the foundation for all networking security mechanisms. Unless a network is physically secure from threats, all other types of security can be negated. This course focuses on the need for, and implementation of physical security and how it is used as an all encompassing backbone for enterprise security. This course also assists students who are preparing  more...

Name Resolution in Windows Server 2008 ...NS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. This course explores the Windows Server 2008 DNS Server Role, its configuration, and the administration of DNS using the Server Core installation. It also explores special DNS setups using forwarding servers, conditional forwarding, root hints, and cache-only servers. Also covered is the use of other types of name resolution  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...

Footprinting Scanning Enumeration Footprinting, Scanning & Enumeration Gathering information about a company, its network, and the servers, services, and ports that it uses and has open is a very important part of preparing for an attack on a network; but it is also tremendously important for an ethical hacker to take the same steps and to find the same weaknesses. This course will examine the steps taken to gather  more...

Information Security Program Development Resources Information Security Program Development: Resources ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® As an information security manager, one of your primary responsibilities will be to manage and leverage company and external resources needed to make your projects succeed. This course examines information security infrastructures and architectures and  more...

Information Security Program Development Metrics Implementation Information Security Program Development: Metrics & Implementation ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® The implementation of an information security program can be time consuming but, if done properly, it will ensure that your company is able to meet its security objectives. This course examines the elements necessary for implementing and  more...

Configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008 ...NS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. New DNS support for Read-Only Domain Controllers provides primary read-only zones that add security and increase network efficiency. This course explores configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008, including Global single names, DNS Lookup features and DNS Zones. The course is one in a series that covers the objectives for  more...

Exchange Server 2010 Mailbox Server Administration Exchange Server 2010 Mailbox Server Administration Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) The primary focus of all editions of Exchange Server has been the messaging functionality it provides to users, and this remains the case with the release of Exchange Server 2010. This course discusses how to create user mailboxes as well as  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Accomodating Voice Video in Campus Networks ...TCH) v1.0 When you are migrating to a VoIP network, all network requirements, including power and capacity planning, must be examined so that voice is seamlessly integrated into the existing network. IP telephony services provided over the campus infrastructure must have mechanisms set in place to differentiate traffic types and to offer priority processing to delay sensitive voice  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Highly Available Networks ...ork with high availability provides an alternate means of allowing constant access to all infrastructure paths and key servers. High availability is not only about adding redundant devices. It also implies planning with an eye on where the points of failure occur, and to design the network so that these points of failure can be compensated for. As a Cisco administrator it is important for you  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Configuring Layer 3 High Availability ... high availability provides an alternative means by which all infrastructure paths and key servers can be accessed at all times. It is important for you as a Cisco administrator to know how to implement high availability using Cisco IOS software. Features such as Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) provide Layer 3 redundancy to network hosts. Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Gateway  more...

VoIP Technologies VoIP Technologies There are a variety of technologies required to make VoIP work. Standards, protocols, and devices all need to be voice capable and, in many instances, compatible with both third-party devices and the PSTN. Along with a review of the TCP/IP protocol and basic routing, this course covers such VoIP elements as analog and digital interfaces; numbering and dial plans; gateways  more...

Linux User Notification Device Management ...nformation about system status and future availability to all users. Rather than send an e-mail to all users, Linux provides facilities for an administrator to post public notices and messages for all users to see. This course covers the methods available to a system administrator for user notification. This course also demonstrates the system used by Linux to detect and initialize hardware  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Network Layer Connectivity OSPF EIGRP ... 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 Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol are routing protocols that are commonly used in  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Planning Troubleshooting Processes for Networks Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Planning Troubleshooting Processes for Networks Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 As enterprises become more and more dependent on their network infrastructure to support their business, the cost of network downtime has increased. When employees cannot perform their jobs due to network problems, the company loses productivity, and  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...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution ...oved CPU and memory utilization, and the ability to mix small routers with large routers are all benefits of using proper route summarization techniques which is a key feature of OSPF. An OSPF network can scale to very large sizes, in part because of route summarization. Default routes can reduce routing table size, and also reduce memory and CPU utilization. The use of special-case area types  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 The OSPF Routing Protocol ...SPF has several functions and five packet types to enable all OSPF information flow between routers. OSPF areas may be made up of different types of network links and it is vital that you know which ones are being used in order to properly configure OSPF. It is equally important to note that OSPF pays special attention to different network types, such as point-to-point and broadcast networks,  more...

Win Server 2008 Application Server Mgmt App Provisioning ...s Windows Server Terminal Services capability and adds an all new and powerful virtualization hypervisor layer Hyper-V. This course covers Terminal Services Web Access, RemoteApp, Gateway, Session Broker, and Licensing. This course also covers Hyper-V implementation and deployment. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008,  more...

The Banking Industry Overview Version 3 ...s and maintains financial relationships with customers of all sizes to supply financial products and services that stimulates economic growth. The industry players produce an assortment of services from savings accounts to home and business loans and mortgages, and from check cashing to underwriting. This industry is sensitive to regulatory, technological, and economic factors and has its own  more...

The Education Industry Overview Version 1 ...udents with the knowledge and skills to adapt to a continually changing working world. The industry consists of an expanding array of organizations that seek to provide lifelong learning to its customers. These organizations include traditional colleges and universities as well as companies focused on training and development for clients that range from an individual learner to global  more...

The Federal Government Industry Overview Version 3 ...rough its collection of taxes. A federal government is usually comprised of a host of governmental departments and various stakeholders, which can include, but are not limited to, individual states, provinces, and territories. A federal government delivers services, creates and enforces laws, maintains highways, collects taxes, defends national sovereignty, encourages investment, provides  more...

Conducting an Effective Interview ...er preparation is crucial to ensure a good interview. But all your preparation will be useless if you don't follow some important guidelines when conducting the employment interview. Opening the interview properly and establishing a sound format are key. You must also be mindful of the functions of different question types and styles so you can use them effectively during an interview. Finally,  more...

The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workplace ...nute that you work in a place where everyone is the same. All of your coworkers are of the same ethnicity, gender, educational background, and socioeconomic standing. You work with a group of people essentially cut from the same cloth, so where will new ideas come from? How will the group have the ability to understand things from a different point of view? Without diversity in the workplace,  more...

Monitoring Using Reports in System Center Essentials 2010 ...ntials 2010 Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 allows administrators to actively monitor all objects being managed, ensuring they are running correctly. If a failure occurs or a service is not working properly, they can immediately correct the issue by viewing the alerts that are generated by Essentials monitoring features. Essentials allows notifications to be setup to send alerts  more...

Backing Up Restoring Troubleshooting Essentials 2010 ...zations. Essentials uses databases in SQL Server to store all the data that is recorded during the management of the computers, and these databases need to be backed up to ensure this information is not lost. If there is a failure, there also needs to be a documented plan for restoring the data to have Essential back online with minimal downtime. To troubleshoot issues with System Center  more...

Static Techniques Test Design in Software Testing ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Fundamentals of Software Testing ...ing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to mitigating harm caused by software failures and providing confidence in software systems. This course introduces  more...

Introducing Agile Software Development ...programming. A range of agile methodologies have emerged. All embrace the general principles of agile development but can differ in focus and level of formality. In this course you will be introduced to the principles of agile software development, and you will be provided with an overview of some of the principle agile methodologies such as Extreme Programming(XP) and Scrum. You will also  more...

Information Security Governance Developing an Action Plan Information Security Governance: Developing an Action Plan ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® In order for information security governance to succeed, there must be an action plan put into place to lay the groundwork for success. This course examines the assets, departments, resources, and people that play a role in bringing an action  more...

Information Security Governance Overview Information Security Governance: Overview ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® Information security governance is a major part of the job role of an information security manager. The goal of information security governance is to establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that information security strategies are aligned with the  more...

Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy Simulation ...sperson for the Paper Docs Company, a leading supplier of all document imaging products and supplies including photocopiers, fax machines, and printers. As a new hire, you will need to make good decisions to position yourself for a long and prosperous sales career instead of an ephemeral sales job. This simulation requires you to not only close deals now, but to also lay the groundwork for  more...

Field Sales Skills Simulation ...n for a wholesale supplier of natural herbs and remedies called Vita-Boost. With allergy season right around the corner, Vita-Boost's latest product, Ally-Tabs, looks to be a promising product. These tablets are just as effective as a preventative measure as they are at treating symptoms. Since they are all natural, there are no side effects associated with taking the pills. Because it's a new  more...

The Accounting Cycle and Accrual Accounting ...daily journals. Organizations use a variety of accounts, called general ledgers collectively, to record transactions in a number of business areas. A chart of accounts lists all these accounts in the general ledger. All individual accounts are then compiled, totaled and verified for correctness, and then presented as financial statements to the organization's internal and external users. As in  more...

Accounting Transactions and Books of Account ...e two core bookkeeping activities. The journals are where all transactions are first recorded on a daily basis. Information from a journal is then posted to the ledgers to update each account. Various accounts in the ledgers are then summarized, tested, and validated, and used for producing financial statements at the end of an accounting period. This course covers the key accounting skills of  more...

Balancing Your Responsibilities Simulation ..., it's crucial for it to operate smoothly and reliably at all times. Recently a member of your team, Senior Corporate Marketing Manager Geoffrey Dent, left the company. Your boss, Gwen Phillips, has not hired a replacement. Instead, she's asked you to assume many of Geoff's former responsibilities. As a result, your workload is very heavy and you're finding your job increasingly stressful. Your  more...

Sales Communication Techniques Simulation ... review software. Your job is to sell a software product called Procedure Protocols Plus. CPS designed this product for managed care companies to use to evaluate proposed surgeries and make hospital length-of-stay recommendations. For example, when a doctor calls an insurance company because a patient needs heart bypass surgery, the company's call-center nurse enters the details of the case  more...

Trial Balance Adjusting Entries ...veral times in an accounting cycle. A trial balance lists all of the ledger accounts and checks if debit and credit totals for all accounts match. Trial balances provide an opportunity to correct any calculation, recording, or posting errors in the account books. Adjusting entries are then made to record accrued or deferred amounts followed by another trial balance to check equality of debits  more...

Organizational Structure Employee Behavior ...he nature of the authority and reporting flow, can affect all aspects of employee interaction and overall behavior in the company. The organizational structure is the formal framework for communication and authority, and must be designed in a way that enables a company to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. In this course, you'll learn how to instill positive employee behavior within  more...

Cross-Functional Team Fundamentals ... such as Research, Marketing, and Human Resources who are all focused on a single goal. They're often formed to design and develop new products, choose and implement new technologies through the organization, or control product costs. They can benefit your organization because they help to improve coordination and innovation across divisions. This course provides a fundamental understanding of  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Addressing ...of a network, each must have at least one unique address. All network devices have a hardware address but communication is enabled through the use of logical addresses, most commonly IP addresses. This course describes the two most common types of network addresses MAC addresses and IP addresses. The details of IP addressing including how they are assigned, the different classes and how IP  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Security ...ols, applications, and hardware devices, and many, if not all, of these things can be found in today s enterprise networks as well as most home networks. This course focuses on the threats facing today's networks and information, and the steps administrators can take to mitigate these issues. It also explores the processes and procedures that should be in place to prevent security breaches and  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Troubleshooting the Network ... information gathering and documentation, to use to solve all sorts of issues. Common issues that can occur in modern networks are outlined along with many of the different hardware and software tools that can be used to find and resolve issues are explained. This course maps to the CompTIA's Network 2009 objectives that cover implementing a network troubleshooting methodology given a specific  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Managing Monitoring the Network ...2009 The task of managing and monitoring a network falls to the network administrator. In order to do a thorough job, administrators need to be aware of the processes, procedures, and tools that they can and should use in order to accomplish their goals. Proper management and monitoring of a network can forestall many problems that commonly occur in a network environment as well as make  more...