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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 Creating a Business Execution Culture In today's fast-paced, high tech world, change comes more rapidly than ever before. Businesses must be in a state of constant evolution and continuous improvement just to keep up. An organization'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  more...

Taking on a Management Role Taking on a Management Role What does becoming a manager involve? What skills are needed to be 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  more...

Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Probability distributions are an essential part of descriptive statistics that Six Sigma teams can use to assist in fitting collected data into various types of distributions. Probability distributions help to ascertain specific probability values in the distribution and lead the Six Sigma  more...

Establishing Team Goals and Responsibilities 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  more...

Effective Team Communication Effective Team Communication Regardless of how talented the individual members of your team are, they can only get your team so far alone. To maximize their potential, 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  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 Discover Word 2007: Level 4 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 3 Discover Word 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 2 Discover Word 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 1 Discover Word 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 3 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 2 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 1 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 3 Discover Access 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 2 Discover Access 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 1 Discover Access 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  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...

Working with Difficult People Identifying Difficult People Working with Difficult 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  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...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Quality Assurance and Quality Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There is no question that project quality is essential in ensuring project success; a quality management plan identifies quality requirements and provides all project stakeholders with documented guidelines for delivering a  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned Tailoring PRINCE2® to a Project Env. (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation 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  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards 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  more...

Effective Intercultural Relationships Effective Intercultural Relationships In a shrinking world, businesses operate across borders, whether they are borders 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  more...

Code of Conduct Company Template Code of Conduct Company Template The purpose of this course is to familiarize your employees with your company's Code of Conduct and any other related policies that define your expectations for their conduct as an employee of your company. This course is designed to serve as a customizable template for that purpose. Topics can be removed or modified to suit your company's requirements.  more...

Interpersonal Communication Targeting Your Message Interpersonal Communication: Targeting Your Message Author and communication expert Anthony Robbins once said, '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  more...

Introduction to Event Management Introduction to Event Management ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis 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  more...

Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure Plan Petroleum Products Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (Petroleum 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  more...

Request Fulfillment Process Interfaces and Challenges Request Fulfillment Process Interfaces and Challenges 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  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...

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...

Mentoring Effectively Mentoring Effectively Perhaps your organization has asked you to help induct a new employee. Maybe a junior colleague has approached you for guidance. Or perhaps you want to "fast track" a rising star into a particular leadership position. Whatever the 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  more...

Pandemic Flu Awareness Pandemic Flu Awareness In October 2005, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that if pandemic flu was to hit the US, approximately 200,000 to 2 million people could possibly die. This was based on models from past pandemics the Spanish Flu (1918), the Asian Flu (1957), and the Hong Kong Flu (1968). The government further estimates that up to 40 of the workforce could be absent  more...

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Petroleum Products Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (Petroleum 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  more...

Food Safety Handling Food Safety & Handling Each year, bacteria in food cause millions of illnesses in the US. According 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  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 Analyzing Your Use of 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  more...

Preparing for Outbound Sales Calls Preparing for Outbound Sales Calls 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  more...

Preparing for Inbound Sales Calls Preparing for Inbound Sales Calls 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  more...

Sales Math 101 Developing a Sales Plan for Success Sales Math 101: Developing a Sales Plan for Success Bernard Berenson, the prominent American art critic, said, "I would, I could stand 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  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...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management The Role of Ethics in Project Management PMI Do the right thing but make 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  more...

Doing Business on the Internet Doing Business on the Internet The use of the Internet as a means of doing business has changed the way in which business transactions can take place forever. Business can be conducted across vast geographical distances with a much greater degree of ease than was possible even twenty years ago. However, while advancements in technology have enabled the development of new business models, the  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Multi-State Edition Supervisor & Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness (Multi-State Edition) Sexual harassment can have a very negative impact on an organization's work environment. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This role includes knowing the laws, guidelines, policies, and resources  more...

Introduction to the Service Desk Introduction to the Service Desk ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: 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  more...

Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six 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  more...

Receiving Feedback and Criticism Receiving Feedback and Criticism We 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  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Finding Opportunities to Make Connections Professional Networking Essentials: Finding Opportunities to Make Connections In the modern connected business environment, knowing the essentials of professional networking 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  more...

Financial Statements for Non-fiinancial Professionals Financial Statements for Non-fiinancial Professionals Financial statements, including the Income Statement, the Cash Flow Statement, and the Balance Sheet, work as a dashboard of the financial performance of an organization. Knowing how these financial statements are created, and how they reflect the performance of the organization, helps non-financial professionals better understand how  more...

Principles of Acct Finance for Non-financial Professionals Principles of Acct. & Finance for Non-financial Professionals Finance and accounting are at the heart of every business. These functions deal with recording, 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  more...

Using Feedback to Improve Team Performance Using Feedback to Improve Team Performance A crucial 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  more...

CISSP Domain Physical Environmental Security CISSP Domain: Physical & Environmental Security (ISC)2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 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  more...

Marketing Essentials Promotion Marketing Essentials: Promotion How do you get customers interested in your products and services? What kinds of sales and advertising strategies will you use? How will public 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  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...

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...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Highly Available Networks Cisco Switch 1.0: Highly Available Networks Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v1.0 network 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  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Configuring Layer 3 High Availability Cisco Switch 1.0: Configuring Layer 3 High Availability Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v1.0 Businesses and consumers that rely on intranet and Internet services for their mission-critical communications require and expect their networks and applications to be continuously available to them. A network with high  more...

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

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution Cisco Route 1.0: Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Configuring Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in today's networks is an important skill to have as a network administrator. You will need to understand the primary configuration commands for single-area and multiarea OSPF designs, and the  more...

Conducting an Effective Interview Conducting an Effective Interview Proper 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  more...

Introducing Agile Software Development Introducing Agile Software Development Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and  more...

Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy Simulation Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy: Simulation The "Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy Simulation" is designed to test your understanding and application of the principles, strategies, and skills that - when integrated into your sales career - will help you reach your personal and professional goals. You are a salesperson for the Paper Docs Company, a leading supplier  more...

Organizational Structure Employee Behavior Organizational Structure & Employee Behavior The structure of an organization, including the complexity of the management hierarchy and the 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  more...

Reviewing and Printing in Excel 2007 Reviewing and Printing in Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007 simplifies the reviewing and printing processes by centralizing all related features within the various tabs of the Ribbon. The Review tab enables you to quickly access tools for proofing content and adding comments. Using the Page Layout view, you can preview how your worksheets will look when they are printed, and adjust them as  more...

Excel 2007 Charts Pictures Themes and Styles Excel 2007 Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles Microsoft Enhancements to charting, themes, and styles in Excel 2007 enable you to create attractive and well-organized representations of spreadsheet and workbook data. Charts, themes, styles, and pictures can all be easily inserted and customized from the Ribbon bar. This course demonstrates how to effectively use and customize charts in  more...

Advanced Data Management in Excel 2007 Advanced Data Management in Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007 provides multiple features for organizing and managing data, so you can ensure data is entered correctly and that calculations and formulas are valid. Data organization features enable you to sort, filter, and group and outline data so that you can focus on the key parts of your data. Validation features ensure that data is correct,  more...

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

Oracle Database 11g Securing Domain Data In Oracle Secure Backup Oracle Database 11g: Securing Domain & Data In Oracle Secure Backup Oracle Oracle Secure Backup (OSB) maintains its own catalog of OSB and their rights on the administrative server. You can preauthorize users for the use of the obtool command line, RMAN, or both. You can also associate an OSB user with multiple Windows domain accounts or a single account that applies to all Windows domains.  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Creating a Presentation Basic Presentation Skills: Creating a Presentation Among the fears that people have about giving a presentation is that they will get mixed up, forget to make a key point, or repeat themselves. One way to avoid this is to have a sound structure. Once you have identified the purpose and audience for the presentation, and come up with some ideas for what to say, you can transform those ideas  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Delivering a Presentation Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation Excellence in presentation can be achieved when the standard of your delivery matches the quality of your content. You may have carefully planned and structured what you want to say, but if you deliver your message in a monotone while standing stiffly, you're probably not going to captivate the audience. Having diligently prepared for your  more...

HR as Business Partner Linking HR Functions with Organizational Goals HR as Business Partner: Linking HR Functions with Organizational Goals Fulfilling business and organizational goals is at the heart of transformational HR. Where transformational HR is in place, the HR function is directly involved in developing, refining, and implementing an organization's strategic goals. An organization can measure its success only if its end goals are well defined. To  more...

Making a Positive Impression in an Internal Interview Making a Positive Impression in an Internal Interview Interviewing for a new job can be stressful. You can easily get caught up in the anxiety of wondering what the interview questions will be, what answers you should give, and how to leave a positive impression. This can get even worse when the interview is for an opportunity in your current organization, as you try to answers questions  more...

Managing Effective Business Meetings Managing Effective Business Meetings Ineffective meetings can waste time, veer off course, and fail to meet objectives. But with the right techniques, you can lead productive meetings that achieve their goals and leave participants with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whether regular, recurring, or set up to achieve a special task, all meetings follow a core process: from opening  more...

Dealing with Common Meeting Problems Dealing with Common Meeting Problems Have you ever been in a meeting where conflict got in the way of achieving meeting goals? Where someone dominated the discussion and others didn't contribute at all? Where the discussion wandered and little was accomplished? The human factor can introduce problems in meetings, despite your best preparation and planning endeavors. But you can learn to  more...

A Foolproof Method for Conduting a Job Search Learn a foolproof method of how to conduct a job search and seize the job you really want. It?s a jungle out there! Surviving in today?s tough job market is an upstream adventure-- whether you are just starting out, the victim of a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. This is one of three possible modules that you can take as self-directed study.  more...

How to Interview Like a Professional Learn the secrets to having a successful interview to get the job you really want. It?s a jungle out there! Surviving in today?s tough job market is an upstream adventure-- whether you are just starting out, the victim of a layoff, or want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is  more...

Getting the Job Offer You Want Learn the how to`s of getting the job offer you really want. It?s a jungle out there! Surviving in today?s tough job market is an upstream adventure-- whether you are just starting out, the victim of a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is designed to be  more...

Laboratory Audit Essentials Data generated by environmental laboratories are used to make strategic decisions for all types of projects (investigation, remediation, compliance, etc.). It is vitally important that the data are of the highest quality to avoid costly resampling and budget overruns. The goal of this course is to provide information so that an individual can conduct an environmental laboratory audit. A laboratory  more...

Hazard Communication (HazCom) To protect those workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in all industrial sectors, the Federal Government established the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), also known as the right to know law. This standard is based on a simple concept: that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and the identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working. This course is  more...

Shipping Infectious Substances (IATA and DOT) This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials, with an emphasis on infectious substances. Our 7 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a hazardous material for shipment. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations, including HM-215D. The course meets the requirements for training as specified in 49  more...

How to Find Legitimate Home Employment Explore the rewarding aspects of working from home by using a how-to guide that will make your efforts easier. If you are looking to work at home and are looking for a guide that will show you step-by-step how to accomplish this goal, this is it. You?ll learn how to find a legitimate business, where to look, what you will do to start the business, and what is involved after that. The course is  more...

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

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

Getting More From Books: Intro to Literary Analysis This course makes reading more fun and more meaningful by teaching basic literary analysis. It`s easy to skim through a novel -- but getting involved in the book can teach you more about yourself, your world, and the human experience! Whether you like dense novels or "just for fun" fiction, this course will help you get more out of the books you read. All it takes is a curious mind. You`ll learn  more...

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

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing This review will help you develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style. This is the third of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part III of the review  more...

Self directed tutorial-Teach Yourself Search Engine Training Strategies in 7 Days Spearhead your site in the top 10 rankings on the major search engines and keep it there. To be competitive on the Internet, your site must place in the top 30 with search engines and directories. They are the one way that prospects can find your site, so do not underestimate what good positioning in the search engines can do for you. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all website  more...

Legal Research and Writing This course guides students on how to do legal research and writing. After completing this course, the student is expected to have acquired the basic skills necessary for writing legal documents. The course is designed to give the student exposure to writing briefs, pleadings, (including motions, complaints, answers, appeals, etc.) and even some basic legal correspondence. The Student should  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training I (No Terminology) Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online Medical office Specialist Training Course that takes 2 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included. Please Print Out And Carefully Read This Information! Demand for medical office assistants  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training II (With Terminology) Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online medical office specialist course that takes 4 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included with the exception of a medical dictionary. Please Print Out And Carefully Read This Information! Demand  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program This program prepares students to practice as Legal Nurse Consultants. It is a 16 week course of study. Upon completion, students are eligible to receive Certification from the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting. This course is 90 contact hours of study. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program. College You have made a wise decision to pursue study and  more...

A Workshop Approach to Mastering RoboHelp Office (Latest Release) Learn from an expert and save hundreds of training dollars. (Optional purchase, full version RoboHelp for only $499, Reg.$999 See Details) This course offers individuals an opportunity to build a standalone help project by applying the principles outlined in each of the three lesson plans through a systematic and hands-on approach. Each student will develop and create their own online help  more...

Ready, Set, XML for Non Programmers XML for writers, editors, managers, and other non-programmers. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a  more...

Introduction to XML The ABC`s of XML tagging. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this self-directed course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write content, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser that  more...

Authorware for Educators This course is for educators who want to learn the basics of a multimedia authoring program in a short amount of time. Authorware can be used to create all kinds of interactive multimedia programs such as performance-support applications and educational games. The textbook for this course guides you step by step through the development of several Authorware projects. Each lesson in the textbook  more...

Learn How to Repair Computers: Get Certified in 7 weeks Discontinued. This course has been replaced by Course Number 3509.If you do not see this course listed contact customer service at EST. Have you ever wished you knew enough about computers to repair them? Are you tired of hearing about other people making $50 to $200 an hour as a computer technician, perhaps with their own business? Would you like to have a piece of the pie to? Well now, you  more...

Take Control of IIS This course describes how to install and configure Microsoft 2000 Web and FTP services. Do you need to set up a Web server for your home, small office, or corporation? This course shows, using a real-time, full-screen display, everything you need to do set up Web and FTP servers with the Microsoft 2000 or NT operating systems. All the procedures you need are shown just as you would perform them  more...

Building Strong Customer Relationships Course description -- This course will help you get to know your customer as you use the tools that are provided to conduct customer audits and listen to customer feedback. There are techniques for developing a customer focus and gaining the commitment of all employees to excellent customer service. A company-wide customer friendly culture will be just one of the payoffs youa ™ll get from  more...

Coaching and Counseling Course description -- It would be na ve to think that all employees have the skills necessary to succeed without even being taught what these skills are. In addition, many people may have personal concerns that hinder work performance. By learning how to effectively coach and counsel, you can help your employees ease personal burdens and train them in the skills they need to be better employees.  more...

Understanding Child Development Course description -- This course will lead you step-by-step through the development of a strategic plan, beginning with a powerful mission statement, analysis of your organization ™s strengths and weaknesses, and assessment of your competitive position. It includes tips on how to communicate the plan throughout the organization, convert it into action by developing supporting tactical  more...

Social and Emotional Learning Course description -- There are strict legal requirements as well as personal accountability when discharging an employee. This course covers all the critical aspects of termination, including information about the law and how it impacts the process and your decision. You will be given methods for identifying when discharge is appropriate and tools to help you prepare for the meeting. You will  more...

Leading Effective Teams Course description -- This practical, hands-on approach to team leadership addresses the three essential elements of creating an effective team: focusing on results, providing structure, and building positive interactions and teamwork. You will be given tools to help you document the purpose of your team and account for all the tasks that need to be done. You will learn techniques to help you keep  more...

Managing Disagreement Course description -- Conflict comes in all formsa from a change in work processes to full-blown disagreement about the company's strategic planning. Fortunately, there are several techniques for managing disagreement, depending on which parties are involved and how important the issue is to each person. This course identifies the strategies for solving conflict and maintaining positive working  more...

Setting Performance Goals and Expectations Course description -- Productive and motivated employees are those who clearly understand what is expected of them in terms of performance and behavior. This course has tools and methods for collaboratively establishing goals and specific performance criteria for all employees. There are tips to help you obtain commitment to the goals and methods to help you review performance goals regularly. It  more...

Telephone Sales Skills Course description -- This course identifies the specific selling techniques and strategies that sales people need to be effective over the phone. It gives suggestions for relieving the anxiety of picking up the phone; checklists to make sure you are prepared for that all-important conversation, and techniques for polishing your over-the-phone approach. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE)  more...

Learn MS Explorer 2000 online with eBooks! Practice sessions and Hot Tips help you each step of the way. The Series has trained over 650,000 students throughout North American universities, colleges, and business schools where it is distributed by McGraw-Hill; the largest, most reputable book publisher in the world. The product you are about to purchase is the same high quality software training system proven in thousands of classrooms  more...

Learn MS Access 2000 online with eBooks! Clear instructions demonstrate how to build typical business documents, spreadsheets, slides and databases. The Series has trained over 650,000 students throughout North American universities, colleges, and business schools where it is distributed by McGraw-Hill; the largest, most reputable book publisher in the world. The product you are about to purchase is the same high quality software  more...

Learn MS Excel 2000 online with eBooks! Detailed exercises teach you MS Excel 2000. The Series has trained over 650,000 students throughout North American universities, colleges, and business schools where it is distributed by McGraw-Hill; the largest, most reputable book publisher in the world. The product you are about to purchase is the same high quality software training system proven in thousands of classrooms and hundreds of  more...

Building Self Confidence For Women Learn to free yourself from doubt and enjoy all life has to offer. Whether you feel shy, have fears giving presentations or lack the success you want in life it could be your self-confidence that needs a boost. With a belief in yourself and your abilities overcoming obstacles is enhanced. ?If you think you can you can, and if you think you can?t you can?t.? Highly recommend 1 to 2 online chats  more...

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program This program will take you, as a student with no prior experience, into a new career as a Pharmacy Technician. Unlike many other career opportunities that come and go, medical careers are here to stay! Because of the widespread use of medication, Pharmacy Technicians have never been more in demand and the field will continue to grow in the years to come. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will  more...

Starting A Business?: How To Develop An Effective Business Plan You will learn how to develop, analyze and sell an effective business plan for your company or organization. This is not your ordinary "cook-book" workshop on Business Planning. Dr. Frank Leibold integrates solid business concepts he teaches MBA`s with invaluable tips he has acquired over 40 years of progressive executive business experience. He has developed and evaluated numerous plans, in a  more...

Dramatically Increase Sales With Minor Web Site Changes and Adjustments! Some web sites lure their visitors in and quickly make the sale. Others never sell and never will. What makes the difference? In this tutorial I will show you: 1) Why visitors enter and quickly exit from most web sites - before even reading the sales material. 2) How some sites have solved this problem. Also, you will learn how many Las Vegas casinos lure visitors in and entice them to spend their  more...

Better Public Speaking- A Low Stress Approach The course leads you to use proven methods in becoming a more effective verbal communicator. It is comparable to 3-credit, 8- week courses costing $700. Surveys demonstrate that a majority of people would rather face the issue of death than speaking in public! Other surveys in business management note that 80% of all business communication is verbal. We are then, judged to a great extent on how  more...

Search Engine Marketing Strategies for Small Business Operations - Instructor Led Let an Search Engine Expert teach you how to quickly obtain top rankings and generate $$$ for your small business. A Great Value! Learn the secrets of effective search engine positioning and boost your Internet selling power a hundred fold. The perfect web business is the one that drives "targeted traffic" to their web site. How is this done? By achieving a top ranking in the major search  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing Career Advancement--Earn Technical Writing Certification from the premier provider of online training in Technical Communication. Certificate in Technical Writing (Basic Level) This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace.  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing for Current Technical Writers A Certificate Program for current tech writers, editors, and designers. Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace. The Certificate in Technical Writing  more...

How to Critically Evaluate Your Business Plan A Trump U Course- Thinking like an entrepreneur means making the most of your opportunities. To achieve your dreams, you must know how to examine your plans critically. And you must learn to set milestone goals that you can count on. With this course, you will develop the vision and analytic skills you need. Learn how to create the business plan that will change everything for you. Students may  more...

Negotiate to Win A Trump U Course- The most critical skill in business is negotiation. It`s all about getting what you want, every time. The responsibility to learn how to negotiate is all yours. It`s not up to your boss or colleagues or spouse or customers. So get started!Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this  more...

The Entrepreneurship Certificate in Marketing Mastery Program A Trump U Course- Starting a new business means more than having a good idea. The hottest concept will cool off in a minute if it isn ™t fueled by the knowledge and skills that are needed to transform it into a real and sustainable business. Students will be given an opportunity to work on their own business concepts. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time.  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home A Trump U Course-If you ever plan to buy a house this course can save you money, time and aggravation. This course will give you expert instruction, including video tutorials that can save you thousands and position you for success and security in your personal real estate investments. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how  more...

401(k) Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated 401(k) rules and earn a "Certified 401(k) Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. 401(k) plan implementation, communication, and administration are some of the hardest and most complex tasks undertaken by  more...

Shipping with Dry Ice This course, "Shipping with Dry Ice", has been designed with specific exercises related to the transportation of dry ice ("carbon dioxide, solid") by air from a shipper`s perspective. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing dry ice for shipment by air. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to, depending on how much time you can  more...

Lab Safety and Chemical Hygiene In this course, you will learn about the requirements employers must meet to ensure a safe laboratory environment for their employees. It also walks you through creating an effective and comprehensive Chemical Hygiene Plan including basic components, general laboratory safety practices, facility and operation safety rules, chemical hazard identification, and other general safety topics that relate  more...

Violence in the Workplace This isn ™t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a  more...

Defensive Driving What`s the most dangerous thing you do? You might hand glide? Sky dive? Hunt? Deep-sea dive? Smoke? No! They probably didn`t tell you in driver`s training, but the most hazardous activity in which you`ll ever engage is driving a vehicle on public roads. Welcome to Defensive Driving What`s the most dangerous thing you do? You might hand glide? Sky dive? Hunt? Deep-sea dive? Smoke? No! They  more...

Fall Protection You know that dream where, arms and legs flailing, you get smaller as your voice trails away and everything accelerates away from you as you fall into an endless pit. Well, in the real world, it`s not a dream; it`s a nightmare, and endless pits are a fairy tale. In reality, it`s not the fall that scares you; it`s the sudden stop at the bottom. Welcome to Fall Protection You know that dream where,  more...

Office Ergonomics Take one back ache, add a dozen strains, a new pair of glasses, and one large headache, and what do you get? That ™s right, the modern office. Welcome to Office Ergonomics Take one back ache, add a dozen strains, a new pair of glasses, and one large headache, and what do you get? That?s right, the modern office. You?re not the first to try this brew; others around you are suffering too. In  more...

Respiratory Protection If you ™re barely breathing, and you can ™t find the words, then you need our new safety course, Respiratory Protection. Welcome to Respiratory Protection If you?re barely breathing, and you can?t find the words, then you need our new safety course, Respiratory Protection. This course is intended to be part of OSHA training for anyone who works in or near where poisonous gases or  more...

Scaffold Safety Training Program Do you remember building giant structures with Erector Sets, putting together tiny pieces of metal and then piling all your other toys on them to see how much they could hold? With our Scaffold Safety training program, you won ™t wonder about your portable scaffolding capacity. Welcome to Scaffold Safety Training Program Do you remember building giant structures with Erector Sets, putting  more...

Violence in the Workplace This isn ™t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a  more...

Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact This class addresses beginning technical writers, managers looking to improve quality and efficiency, and all those who deal with screenshots. We will show you how to make screenshots, increase their impact, place them in manuals and online documents, and choose the appropriate tool. Making Efficient Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact Screenshots are a powerful way to convey information  more...

Flash 8 Series Flash is the standard tool for delivering interactivity and animation on Web sites. This series walks you through the new and improved features found in Flash 8. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Welcome to Flash 8 Series Flash is the standard tool  more...

14 Purchasing Best Practices Wouldn't it be great if you could implement the purchasing best practices that are used by the world's top corporations? Do you think it is impossible because your existing staff is so busy and you don't have the budget to hire an expensive consulting firm? Think again! The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start  more...

7 Steps to A Lot More Sales The 7 STEPS TO A LOT MORE SALES course is a comprehensive marketing/sales training course designed to help business owners and marketing managers discover hidden sales opportunities within their business. Upon completion participants will be able to implement the 7 STEPS and new bonus step on Internet Marketing to unlock the hidden sales opportunities discovered for exponential increases  more...

Adobe After Effects CS3: Advanced Get ready to dive in deeper than basic editing and compositing with these entertaining and educational videos on the advanced feature set in After Effects. You'll explore the 3D environment to understand better how to work with 3D cameras and add realistic lighting and shadows. Plus, test drive tools that you may have never ventured to try before, such as painting and keying. Ko wraps up the  more...

Adobe CS3 Production Premium: Workflow Start with some important tips on shooting and capturing video with OnLocation for a smoother rough cut. Then once you've organized the clips into bins in Premiere Pro, and added the clips to the timeline, you're ready to learn how to make still and motion graphics, such as an opening animation, a lower third, and a bug, using After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Next it's time to dive into  more...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: Essentials Give your website a new look! Now is the time to give it a zap of creativity with animated objects and sound effects. Whether you are a web designer or game developer, you will learn the necessary techniques to get your project rolling. Discover how to design fun, creative, interactive websites through structured and easy to follow lessons. With help from a pro, you`ll be able to expand your  more...

Adobe InDesign CS3: Essentials Adam's combination of real-world design experience, technical expertise, and training background make him an ideal InDesign CS3 software guide. In Part 1, he shows you how to navigate the new Adobe InDesign CS3 interface as well as all the paragraph, text, and character options available. In Part 2 you'll learn how to insert Photoshop, Illustrator and PDF files into your work and how to create and  more...

Adobe Photoshop CS3: Advanced Take your skills to new heights with the Photoshop CS3 Advanced video series. With Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Justin Seeley as your host, you'll learn how to manage and organize your images using Adobe Bridge CS3, process your photos using Camera Raw 4, create stunning compositions using Photoshop's Smart Objects and all-new non-destructive Smart Filters, edit images in perspective via the  more...

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials Mastery of Adobe Photoshop CS4 requires a solid foundation in the fundamental tools and techniques used by the pros to create eye-popping effects, achieve stunning visuals. Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials is intended for the beginner to intermediate user as a guide through comprehensive tutorials on color correction, layout techniques, special effects and image touch  more...

Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing A Certificate Program that allows students to engage in a robust course of study that they create and that is specific to their individualized learning needs. Students enrolled in this program will be able to choose from over 20 different topic areas specific to Technical Report Writing and work with a seasoned Senior Technical Writing Practitioner/Educator who will serve to help guide and  more...

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

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

Basics Of Smart International Procurement Are you responsible for increasing your organization ™s international procurement and don ™t know where to begin? International procurement is a challenge. Buying internationally is much more complex than buying domestically. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date. Reasonable time should be  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) A complete and comprehensive paralegal training program, taken entirely online, designed as a 5 to 6 month fast-track course but can be taken at a accelerated pace. This is a industry standard Certificate of Completion program. This state-of-the-art paralegal home training course, through which the student may quickly and easily learn this complex, prestigious and fascinating discipline, was  more...

Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care Customer loyalty is the crowning achievement in any business. Customer loyalty is absolute leverage on profitability and growth. It means that your success is cumulative from year to year. In today`s business environment, a satisfied customer is no longer enough. We have all entered a new age wherein we must positively astonish our customers by anticipating their needs. To be Customer Need Driven  more...

Delegation - Leveraging Through Others This course will teach you delegation techniques to allow you to develop your subordinates, train them in all aspects of the business, use your human resources most effectively, and open your time up for items that need your particular set of skills. Delegation - Leveraging Through Others This course will teach you delegation techniques to allow you to develop your subordinates, train them in all  more...

Design a Winning Business Based on Your Idea--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- A disciplined business plan turns dreamers into winners. To turn a concept into a golden success, you need a plan for financing, market research, marketing, operations and more. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have  more...

Design a Winning Business Based on Your Idea--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- A disciplined business plan turns dreamers into winners. To turn a concept into a golden success, you need a plan for financing, market research, marketing, operations and more. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have  more...

Doing Business in China In everyday business, it ™s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you ™re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In the  more...

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

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

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

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription with Work Placement Program With no medical background necessary, you can learn to transcribe doctor`s dictation into documents with our online training.We offer hours and hours of transcription practice prepared by doctors so youare ready for the working world when you graduate. We employ six MT instructors,train you in an online-friendly manner, and encourage students to interact witheach other in online forums. All course  more...

Expert Purchasing Management Are you a purchasing manager who worries about balancing the many demands of your leadership role? You're not alone. Today's companies are expecting more than ever from their purchasing managers. And today's environment is confronting purchasing managers with more challenges than ever. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from  more...

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

Green Driving Techniques Learn how to drive smarter and more efficiently to reduce your fuel consumption and lower your environmental impact. Green Driving Techniques We all notice the impact of fuel prices in one way or another, whether it is the cost of our daily commute or work-related driving, or higher prices for food and other consumer products. People are also increasingly concerned about their individual  more...

Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals If you are new to purchasing, are you ready for the many challenges you'll face in the months ahead? The highly personal and interactive online class "Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals" walks you through the purchasing process step-by-step. You'll be ready for these challenges. And you won't need the years of experience usually required to learn how to deal with these challenges. You'll get more  more...

Maximize Profits by Managing Real Estate like an Entrepreneur--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Rental property owners can profit from what entrepreneurs know: success lies in examining all aspects of your business, looking for opportunities to reduce expenses and maximize income. In this exclusive course, TrumpU experts will show you how to position your property correctly for the target market, manage problem tenants, market your property, and more. Students may complete  more...

Microsoft Access XP Certification Our Access XP gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Welcome to Microsoft Access XP Certification Our Access XP gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Share your database with co-workers over an Intranet, find and retrieve information quickly, and take advantage of automated, pre-packaged solutions to quickly create databases. Our interactive training series will show  more...

Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals Are you failing to take advantage of Microsoft Excel's powerful techniques for purchasing? Look, even if you are an experienced Excel user, you may not be utilizing the tools that can help you make sound purchasing decisions and deliver top-notch presentations. The highly personal and interactive online course "Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals" will enable you to perform sophisticated  more...

Microsoft Excel XP Certification Our Excel XP gives you the comprehensive tools to create spreadsheets and share them on the Web for universal viewing and collaboration. Welcome to Microsoft Excel XP Certification Our Excel XP gives you the comprehensive tools to create spreadsheets and share them on the Web for universal viewing and collaboration. You'll be able to easily analyze data with charts, Microsoft PivotTable views and  more...

Microsoft Office XP Certification Our Office XP Training consists of 15 interactive computer-based training modules delivered via CD-ROM or via the Internet through our online university. Welcome to Microsoft Office XP Certification Our Office XP Training consists of 15 interactive computer-based training modules delivered via CD-ROM or via the Internet through our online university. The Office XP suite includes Access, Excel,  more...

Microsoft Outlook XP Certification Our Outlook XP provides a single location for organizing and managing all of your day-to-day information, from e-mail and calendars to contacts and task lists. Welcome to Microsoft Outlook XP Certification Our Outlook XP provides a single location for organizing and managing all of your day-to-day information, from e-mail and calendars to contacts and task lists. Our interactive training series  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (Levels 1-2-3) Our Powerpoint 2003 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations and offers tools to allow you to organize and format your material easily. We suggest a 90 day period or sooner for completion of study. You will have 1 year access to this course. Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Our Powerpoint 2003 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations and offers  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals Have you struggled with completing your purchasing projects on time? You probably would not have if you used Microsoft Project. By taking the highly personal and interactive online class "Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals," you will not only learn how to use the software, you'll learn how to apply it to your purchasing work. You'll also learn project management principles that will  more...

Microsoft Word 2003 (Levels 1-2-3) Our Word 2003 provides powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents that anyone with a web browser can view, making it easy for team members to collaborate online. Microsoft Word 2003 (Levels 1-2-3) Our Word 2003 provides powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents that anyone with a web browser can view, making it easy for team members to collaborate online.  more...

Microsoft Word XP Certification Our Word XP provides powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents that anyone with a web browser can view, making it easy for team members to collaborate online. Welcome to Microsoft Word XP Certification Our Word XP provides powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents that anyone with a web browser can view, making it easy for team members to collaborate  more...

Office 2007 Series (Fast Track) Learn quickly the basic details of Office 2007. The new Office package is changing the old interface with new features on an interface now known as the Ribbon. How do you find the commands you already know? What new commands are available in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access? Take a look at the changes in Office 2007 and learn how to make the most of them. This self-directed course can  more...

Phlebotomy Technician Career Training The primary function of a phlebotomy technician is to obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomy technician aids in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens, and may be involved with patient data entry. A phlebotomy technician also draws blood for transfusions, donations and research. This course provides instruction in the skills  more...

Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying Have your suppliers figured out how to neutralize your negotiation strategies? Most savvy sellers go through negotiation training at least yearly. Unless you ™ve been just as diligent at improving your negotiation skills, your chances of getting the best deals from your suppliers are very slim. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed  more...

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

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

QPR Suicide Triage Training This American Psychological Association approved course provides an introduction to suicide risk detection, suicide risk assessment and suicide risk management from a medical and psychological.This course can be completed sooner or later than the published 1 week completion date. Student has 1 year access to this course. QPR Suicide Triage Training This American Psychological Association course  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2005 Learn how to get the most out of Intuit's QuickBooks Pro 2005 software. This interactive training provides an easy to follow self-paced format. You determine when you want to learn and the instructor is always there to provide you the expert instruction you want. Learn, practice and assess your skills as you become an expert user of the World's most popular accounting software. Welcome to the  more...

Savings Strategy Development Your CEO wants to know: "Are you executing a cost savings strategy or are you just 'winging it'?" Could you respond by producing a top-notch written strategy? If not, the highly personal and interactive online class "Savings Strategy Development" can help you. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date.  more...

Senior Professional In Supply Management (SPSM ®) Certification Program Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your purchasing career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class purchasing professional. You can earn your purchasing certification in less than 3 months if you devote more than 4 hours per week to this course of study. Accordingly, 2 hours per week will take  more...

Supply Management Contract Writing You ™ve noticed the changes in purchasing over the past few years, haven ™t you? The changes that have purchasers doing less order processing and more contracting and relationship building with suppliers? This new role requires that you have a new skill set contract writing. Yet most purchasers don ™t know how to write a contract. This is troublesome. Because if you aren  more...

Team Management - Enabling Teams In this course you will learn to build a supportive and enabling team environment. You will learn how to encourage members to think like a team, how to provide adequate time to perform and meet, and demonstrate faith in the members ™ capacity to achieve. The user is given 1 year access to this course. You may complete it as quickly as you care to, however be diligent to understand and apply  more...

Team Management - Leading Teams In this course, you will learn about the selection of a team leader, what team leaders need to know, and what constitutes a team. You will also learn about the traits and roles of an effective team leader are, team communication, and how to hold effective team meetings. The user is given 1 year access to this course. You may complete it as quickly as you care to, however be diligent to understand  more...

Team Management - Team Participation This course covers the elements of successful teams, the role of a good team member, and team communication. This course is geared to expedite your own development as a team member in creating successful teams. The user is given 1 year access to this course. You may complete it as quickly as you care to, however be diligent to understand and apply the new knowledge in a satisfactory manner. Team  more...

Teams Management - Managing Team Conflict This course will teach you how to manage team conflict through understanding and dealing with the dynamic and changing work environment, personalities, concern over job security, changing team members, team vs. organizational dynamics, and division of tasks and functions. The user is given 1 year access to this course. You may complete it as quickly as you care to, however be diligent to  more...

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The Art of Active Listening Why do we like talking to some people more than others? Because they are good listeners. If someone is a good listener we not only like them more, we think they understand us and our business. We all understand the basics of good listening. Good listening, in part, is just being courteous. However, it is requires more than just being quiet and paying attention, although those are aspects of being  more...

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

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

Doing Business in India In everyday business, it ™s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you ™re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business In India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In  more...

Essential Spanish Essential Spanish teaches you the basics of European Spanish quickly and easily online. Through a series of online self test exercises and with the help from our online tutors that support your study we make sure you learn with confidence and at your own pace. ESSENTIAL SPANISH - COURSE INTRODUCTION Welcome to this new online Spanish course. It is intended for native speakers of English who wish  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1) Designed for people who want to improve their writing by brushing up on the basics of grammar This course is designed for people who want to get a better feel for grammar so that they can strengthen their writing skills. Many times before a person has met you face-to-face, they?ve met you through your words. You may have sent in a cover letter and resume for a job. You may have written a memo  more...

Adobe After Effects CS4: Essentials Total Training for Adobe After Effects CS4 Essentials introduces you to the wonderful world of motion graphics and the fundamentals of After Effects. After watching this training, youll know all about creating basic animations, text animation, tracking and stabilizing, basic keying and compositing, basic 3D animation. Plus, youll get an insiders view of some of the new features of After Effects  more...

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Adobe 80 Course Online Library Experience the power of visual learning at its very best. Train at your own pace and work alongside industry experts online. This comprehensive library of 80 different Adobe Online Courses gives you total and complete access for one full year. Why enroll in a single online course when you can have access to 80 different Adobe courses? Updates to course content are continuously made. Adobe 80  more...

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4: Essentials Total Training for Adobe Premiere Pro CS4: Essentials will get you up and running fast as a well rounded editor. After watching this training, you will know all about the Premiere Pro interface, how to import various types of video and other media, plus how to edit your work, and polish your project with graphics. In addition, you'll also learn how to fine tune audio with Premiere Pro's array of  more...

Adobe CS4 Design: Workflow By the time you've finished watching this video series, you'll be very proficient and confident in the new CS4 Design products. The chapters begin with a look at Adobe Bridge, then show you all about raster image editing with Photoshop, vector image editing with Illustrator and how to create a professional layout with InDesign. You'll also learn how to add multimedia with Acrobat, animate with  more...

How to Adopt Green Practices in Business and Gain a Competitive Advantage Wise companies realize that the protection of the environment is a very real concern to the general population. In fact, going green to protect the environment is viewed as the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing to do. If a business wants to attract the increasingly environmentally conscious market and gain a competitive edge, it must become known as an eco-friendly company. This course  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription for the Physician ™s Office and Home Based Business Medical transcriptionists are vital members of the professional healthcare team. Medical transcriptionists transcribe medical reports to document patients` medical care and condition. Most medical reports are transcribed from audio files recorded by the physician, but a growing number of medical reports are first compiled by speech recognition technology, then edited and corrected by medical  more...

Medical Workforce Spanish Medical Spanish is designed to provide students with skills in the Spanish language related to healthcare. Students are also introduced to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world, which prepares the non-Spanish-speaking healthcare professional to provide medical care and attention to Spanish speaking patients in medical office settings. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. Upon successful  more...

Certificate in Professional Technical Communication The Certificate in Professional Technical Communication is designed to help new and existing writers work within a range of styles specific to the field of technical writing. A successful completion of the program results in earning a paper-based Certificate of Completion from the prestigious University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Students may apply for tuition financing. Multiple employee and STC  more...

Mastering Presentation Skills for the Workplace Public speaking is a frightening task to many people, but it's also a crucial tool in career success. This course explains how proper preparation can help you deliver a more effective presentation, how to best structure message content to accomplish a presentation goal,provides tips and tools for improving your delivery skills for presentations, and shows you how to design a dynamic PowerPoint  more...

Attracting Developing and Retaining Generations How can you create a work force that blends the skills and knowledge of all four contemporary generations? Members of the silent generation, baby boomers, Generation X, and Generation Next are attracted to companies for different reasons. They have a variety of developmental needs and are loyal for a variety of reasons.  more...

The Communication of a Shared Vision "If you can dream it, you can do it." Walt Disney's words ring as true today as they did many years ago when they were first displayed above the Epcot Center. The importance of a vision cannot be denied. Neither can the importance of communicating that vision to the people responsible for supporting it. Communicating your vision gives purpose and meaning to the work that people do, and pursuing  more...

Leadership and Change Take a minute to think of people whom you consider to be exemplary leaders--people who led their organizations to greatness. What are the events or actions that led you to believe these leaders were exemplary? Was it the development of a new product, the revival of a failing business, or perhaps the start-up of an entrepreneurial venture? People who become leaders are individuals who triumph  more...

The Model Leader "Leaders...know how to dance the old dance. We all grew up in traditional organizations with conventional leader and role models. Now the music has changed. We don't know the new steps and there are not footprints on the floor." Peter R. Schools' words accurately reflect the challenges of leading today. You have to be able to develop a diverse team that can achieve optimum performance. You have to  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Competencies "It takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place." Lewis Carroll's words in Through the Looking Glass, have never been more applicable than today. The workplace is changing. Today's managers are competing for skilled workers, facing high turnover, and coping with technology changes that occur at warp speed. Effective managers must be less product-oriented, and more people-oriented.  more...

Screening Applicants You've done your homework. You understand the importance of effective hiring, you've considered all of your hiring options, and you've effectively marketed the job opportunities in your organization using a behavioral-based job description. Applicants are pouring in. What do you do next? You must become skilled at screening applicants so that you can narrow the field to the group of individuals  more...

Experiencing the Behavioral-based Interview How will you know if you're in a behavioral-based interview? What can you do to build rapport during the process? How should you formulate your answers? What will help you be most effective? The answers to all of these questions are contained in "Experiencing the Behavioral-based Interview." In this course, you'll get the inside information on what you'll be asked and how to respond. You'll be  more...

Team Conflict The Seeds of Dissent Teams are a fact of corporate life. Think about all the team buzzwords. There are cross-functional teams, self-directed teams, union teams, functional teams, total quality teams, and project teams--not to mention the concept of "The Dream Team." If there's anything that's predictable about these high-powered teams, it's the inevitability of conflict. Many teams fail to recognize that there's power  more...

The Basics of Delegation Do you feel that there are just not enough hours in the day? Are you always striving to keep ahead of the paperwork that litters your desk? Perhaps it is time to consider sharing some of those tasks with your skilled employees. As you progress through this "Delegation Basics" course in the "Effective Delegation" series, you will discover what delegating is all about, what you need to do to prepare  more...

Legal Pitfalls Regarding Independent Contractors Managing workers is a crucial component of your success as a manager. But not all workers are created workers. Some are employees, others are nonemployees, or independent contractors. This is an important distinction, because your company's obligations differ depending upon how workers are classified. Misclassification can result in stiff fines, penalties and back pay and benefit liability. This  more...

Managing the Creative Elements of Brands Did you know there are 25 brands of laundry detergent? What influenced you to choose the brand you use? Was it the name? The logo? Maybe it was the clever slogan or catchy jingle. Was there a cute, cuddly character in the advertisement? Perhaps it was the packaging design. It could be one of these factors or a combination thereof, but the fact still remains: out of 25 brands of laundry detergent,  more...

Evaluating Brand Effectiveness Your company spends a lot of time and energy creating and building brand name products. From the most memorable name, to the most enticing packaging, to the perfect combination of media, you want everything to be right. Now the question is: Is it working? This course explores why you need measurement systems to examine your brand's effectiveness with consumers and to evaluate your brand  more...

Critical Thinking Skills for Managing "Rational decision making is linear and is what you do when you put your facts in order. Intuition is looking at those facts and trying to see a pattern-and the patterns aren't always evident because the patterns aren't always linear. The two together are an extremely powerful combination." Joel Kurtzman, President, Kurtzman Associates and former editor, Harvard Business Review. The Critical  more...

Lean Strategies You may have all the proper ingredients, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you can make the ultimate dish, especially if you are creating it for the first time. Adding the right amount of each ingredient in the proper sequence with specific techniques improves your chances for success. An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques will give you the ingredients you need for  more...

Why Customer Driven Today in America, the emphasis is on service. Health care organizations, insurance agencies, investment brokers, and accountants sell services rather than products. As the popularity of the Internet increases, all companies are forced to focus on service through company web sites that put them into direct contact with customers. Customer satisfaction--and quality--is quickly becoming the  more...

Managing the Execution and Control of IT Projects Did you know that the average IT project has cost overruns of nearly 200 percent, and that almost 30 percent of all IT projects fail? Why do you think IT projects are so vulnerable to cost overruns and failure? How can you ensure that your project does not end up as one of these statistics? You can avoid being a statistic by managing project scope, cost, and scheduling. As you go through this  more...

Harassment in the Workplace Harassment in the workplace is not confined to sexual harassment. Harassment can be based on all protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, religion, age, and disability. Depending on state law and other circumstances, additional characteristics such as sexual orientation and marital status may also be protected. An effective harassment prevention training program must  more...

Workplace Communication Skills Poor communication is often blamed for discord, errors, and misunderstandings in the workplace. In fact, and more correctly, poor communication of intent causes these problems. They occur when people are unwilling to say exactly what they mean, or what they want. They also occur when there is a reluctance or an inability to get clarification of another person's intent. These situations can be  more...

Coping with Criticism and Feedback We all need feedback so that we can learn and improve. What we often get is criticism, or feedback given to us in such a way that we feel defensive or angry. When your emotions get involved, it is difficult to be objective and to use the feedback effectively. This course links the concept of emotional intelligence, and EQ, to the practice of receiving feedback. By doing this, it provides you with  more...

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

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

The Art of Global Communication Considering that communication is something you do every day, how many people actually stop to consider what is happening before they speak? Can you just talk without thinking too much about the target audience, the message to be communicated, and a host of other information? Communication is too important to be left to chance. The subtleties of language, expressions, and gestures all enrich the  more...

How to Work with Negative People and Procrastinators Don't you hate it when people say they'll do something, but when the deadline is up, it turns out they somehow never managed to get around to doing it? Or what about people who whine all the time? You might come in to work in the best of moods, but after ten minutes of someone complaining nonstop while you're waiting to fill your coffee cup, your day is shot. If you're tired of putting up with  more...

The Client-Consultant Relationship Getting to know your clients and their needs are the vital first steps to establishing productive working relationships. Understanding more about their organizations and what they expect from you will be essential if you are to provide a high-quality service that will excite them. You will also need to know how to recognize all the stakeholders and the real decision makers within an organization,  more...

Diagnosing and Planning Your success as a consultant depends on your ability to diagnose each situation correctly. You need to use your previous experience, and bring fresh ideas to every new contract. Frameworks and models help you to make an effective diagnosis. They help you to evaluate the strategic position of the client organization, which is vital. To deliver solutions that are relevant and appropriate to the  more...

Managing Delivery Delivering to clients is the most important thing you do as an external consultant. Everything else--the selling and the fighting to win the contract--stands for nothing if you fail to deliver outstanding results time and time again. To keep your reputation intact, delivering to time, quality, and budget is the very least that you must achieve. To ensure that clients remain enthusiastic about what  more...

Data Modeling - Develop Depth to Your Models Course Overview This is the second course in a two-part series which covers Data Modeling. You will begin by learning a top-down, systematic approach to database development using entity-relationship models and normalization. Then you will use this approach to identify and define business information requirements both in the course and within your work environment. This course can be used as  more...

Diversity Diversity in the Workplace Employees will learn what diversity is and how it influences their relationships with others. They learn to differentiate between-and overcome-stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. They acquire the communication skills they need to build on the advantages that a diverse workplace offers. Learn To: Define the many facets of diversity and explore how they can benefit individuals and  more...

Time Management Planning Your Day Time Management: Planning Your Day gives students an overall view of how to manage their time on a daily basis to increase their productivity. The program covers how to develop a daily plan, how to manage technology, and how say ''no'' to doing too much. The program focuses on planning, scheduling, and concentration skills. It also covers how to handle e-mail, the Internet, and the telephone  more...

SAP R 3 Variant Configuration Master Data The Computer Based Training course (CBT) SAP R/3 Variant Configuration is intended to provide all the employees of your company who are involved in designing and constructing product variants with an overview of the objectives, functions, options, and product specific prerequisites of Variant Configuration. It also shows you the different ways in which Variant Configuration can be used. Learn  more...

Economics Products and Markets Having covered the basics of markets and consumers, learners can now examine the relationships between producers and the markets in which they sell in this course a Products and Markets a ?. Learners discover what drives short and long-run costs as well as what makes markets competitive. Different market types and producer theory are also explained. Learn To  more...

Listening Skills Listening Challenges This course's aim is to help the learner overcome listening problems and enable him or her to communicate more effectively. It identifies barriers to listening and provides useful guidelines for improving the learner's listening skills. This course concentrates on how to interpret, use, and improve body language as a form of communication. Finally, it identifies common listening styles so the  more...

Excellence in Service Solving Customer Problems In Excellence in Service: Solving Customer Problems you will learn how to quickly identify the style of the customer so you can speak their language. You will learn customer-friendly language that keeps the customer from becoming upset. You will also learn how to effectively solve customers? problems and benefit from their complaints. Learn To: Identify ways to effectively communicate  more...

Call Center Mgt Measuring Quality Performance Call Center Management: Measuring Quality and Performance teaches the student information about customer expectations and how to reduce the percentage of a call center's lost calls. The program also teaches students about various staffing tactics, provides a process for calculating staff levels, and identifies the types of reports that call center managers use to evaluate a call center's  more...

Sexual Harassment What Employees Should Know Sexual Harassment: What Employees Should Know offers the student an overview of what sexual harassment is and how it affects organizations. The program details how to recognize harassing behaviors and what factors should be considered when determining whether behavior rises to the level of sexual harassment. In addition, the program teaches the learner actions to prevent or stop sexual harassment.  more...

Sexual Harassment Preventing Sexual Harassment Claims Sexual Harassment: Preventing Sexual Harassment Claims offers the student an overview of how sexual harassment affects companies and how they can be legally responsible for incidents of sexual harassment. The program details how to create a sexual harassment policy, what criteria should be included in an effective policy, and how to implement the policy. In addition, the program teaches the  more...

Human Resource Law Equal Employment Opportunity Law Human Resource Law: Equal Employment Opportunity Law defines the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws that affect all aspects of employment. This program details how EEO laws are enforced and provides guidelines to comply with EEO regulations. In addition, this program addresses employer defenses to discrimination claims, grounds for employee cases, and the Equal Employment Opportunity  more...

Strategic Decision Making Preparing to Make Decisions Strategic Decision Making: Preparing to Make Decisions offers the student an overview of how to plan, frame, and research decisions. The program details how to define your decisions and apply appropriate decisions frames. In addition, the program teaches the learner how to avoid the problems of overconfidence and how to deal with uncertainty in decision making. Learn To  more...

Strategic Decision Making Advanced Decision Making In Strategic Decision Making: Advanced Decision Making, you will learn how to use scenario planning to identify optimal decision outcomes, and how to identify and manage linked decisions. You will also learn how your organization can benefit from employing strategic decision-making techniques. In addition, you will learn how to use decision-making strategies to improve your negotiation skills.  more...

Total Quality Management Fundamentals In Total Quality Management Fundamentals you will learn concepts and the history of Total Quality Management. Beginning with the benefits of a total quality solution, the course then explores the origins of total quality, comparing it with traditional management practices. It then goes on to teach the learner about the cost of quality, building a quality framework, managing organizational change  more...

Total Quality Management Principles In Total Quality Management Principles you will build on the fundamentals by examining the principles of customer satisfaction and quality teamwork. It teaches the importance of training and motivation, performance excellence and shared quality, as well as the first steps in implementing an improvement process. Learn To Recognize how to develop a customer needs  more...

Total Quality Management Implementation and Tools Total Quality and Quality Tools breaks Total Quality Management into distinct easy-to-understand stages. You will learn the steps required for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating a total quality solution. With the stages in place, the required basic tools for quality analysis are taught before the learner is introduced to some more advanced tools for Total Quality Management.  more...

HIPAA Privacy Insurers In a HIPAA Privacy and Insurers a ? you will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy training. The course explains HIPAA, as well as the concepts of administrative simplification, covered entities, and how HIPAA training impacts the insurance industry and its workforce. Learn To Identify how health insurance becomes portable under HIPAA  more...

HIPAA Privacy Business Associates In HIPAA Privacy and Business Associates you will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy training. The course explains HIPAA, as well as the concepts of administrative simplification, covered entities, and how HIPAA training impacts preferred partner companies and repricing organizations, as well as other business associates. Learn To Identify the value of  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships Advanced Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships teaches learners how to classify stakeholders as primary, strategic, and operational sponsors and how to determine stakeholders a a needs and expectations. It covers how to create a formal communication plan, how to resolve conflict with stakeholders, and what steps are commonly used to control change. Finally, it  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Managing Accelerated Projects Advanced Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects teaches learners the limitations of project management scheduling packages, schedule compression techniques, and the risks of using the different techniques. It also covers how ERP benefits project management, how to calculate the percent efficiency of resources, and what elements project managers should consider when planning for  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Setting Up a Project Office In Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office, you will learn terms associated with a a a project office a a a a and the different functions a project office can fulfill. You will also learn how an organization can determine the need for, plan, and implement a project office. Learn To Match the terms project, program, and portfolio  more...