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From 123-CBT Computer Based Training

Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget

...et can be compared to playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Although a company might know the direction in which it wants or needs to go, without a budget it must simply feel around in the dark and hope it comes close to its target. Unfortunately, if a business uses this approach, it will eventually fall victim to cash flow problems that could result in its downfall.As many would agree, the more...

Listening Essentials The Basics of Listening

...ify what is being said to you in a more effective manner? Although relatively straightforward in theory, the process that transforms effective listening into successful communication requires great skill, awareness, and practice. This course will review the various types of listeners and the benefits of being able to listen effectively when communicating. The course also reviews some popular more...

Rightful Employment Termination

... and managing employees' performance during their tenure. Although most employees are employed at will (meaning that an employer can terminate them at any time, for any reason or no reason, as long as it is not an illegal reason), in reality, a termination for no reason is likely to result in a wrongful termination claim. It is much more practical, as well as legally defensible, if there is a more...

Green Business Planning Sustainability Strategies

... meaning for every organization and every individual, and although it's implemented in a multitude of ways across industries, there is little disagreement about the urgency and importance that surrounds it. An organization must be willing to commit a great deal of its resources human, technological, and economic in order to plan, implement, and maintain a realistic green business sustainability more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Integrating Wireless LANs into a Campus Network

...tandard LANs and are often seen as "LANs without cables". Although WLANS have similarities to wired LANs, they also present important differences that you need to understand in order to perform a successful integration. The integration of wireless technology into the LAN network is a lot more than just merely connecting access points (APs) to access switches. WLAN integration into the campus more...

The Information Technology Industry Overview Version 3

...d be driven by new business opportunities as they emerge. Although the industry is continually challenged by intense competition, cost pressures, emerging markets, and security threats, industry players provide solutions through innovation, outsourcing, and strategic mergers and acquisitions to enhance their businesses, while improving the way people access and use information throughout their more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Routing

... performed by routers, which is known as dynamic routing, although paths can also be selected manually, which is known as static routing. This course covers many of the routing concepts, including dynamic and static routing, as well as the criteria used to make path selection decisions. As well, this course examines the dynamic protocols used in routing, such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. IPv6, more...

Oracle Database 11g RAC Performance Tuning

... provide the best performance as efficiently as possible. Although there are specific tuning areas for Oracle Database 11g: RAC, such as instance recovery and interconnect traffic, you will get the best performance by tuning your RAC system the same as you would with a single-instance system. The same tuning tools are available for RAC as would be for a single-instance system. This course more...

Operations Mangement Inventory Management

... make products and services available to their customers. Although inventory management is commonly associated with the manufacturing sector, many of its concepts and tools can also be applied to the service industry. This course deals with the key aspects of inventory management in a manufacturing or a service organization. It walks the learner through the valuation of inventories and the most more...

IT Project Management Essentials Initiating Planning IT Projects

IT Project Management Essentials: Initiating & Planning IT Projects If you want your IT project to complete successfully, you need to get it off to a good start. During the early stages of a project - the initiating and planning phases - a project manager should clarify objectives and requirements and create a project plan that delineates, among other things, what needs to be done, when it more...

Providing Cloud Security

...risk areas when it comes to security and cloud computing. Although some of the fears in regards to security in the cloud are exaggerated, there are specific areas to be aware and cautious about. The key is knowing your IT infrastructure and needs, as well as carefully assessing the cloud provider offering and security measures. The course introduces control assessment frameworks and models that more...

Business Law Basic Concepts

Business Law Basic Concepts How does the law impact you in your day-to-day operations? Have you ever thought about the issue of legal accountability and how it will determine the decisions you have to make as a manager? Because you're a manager, you're in a position of leadership. In many cases, this means you bear the responsibility of protecting your employees, your organization, and more...

From Online Training Directory

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks with Final Draft (Latest Release)

...ose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts in a minimal amount of time. The instructor of this course is a seasoned scriptwriter who has a successful history of teaching students the art and science of scriptwriting. You will walk away from this course with more...

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks

...ose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts is a minimal amount of time. What do I mean by "marketable"? A marketable script is one that has all of the following: Interesting characters with human qualities A plot that grabs the viewer and has them begging to 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...

Balancing Work and Family

...Although most people must work in order to live, it is family that makes life worth living, and ita ™s important to be able to balance the requirements of these two major efforts in order to satisfy our personal needs. This course has tools and techniques for identifying basic values and assuring that efforts and time are spent in ways that bring the most reward and satisfaction. IMPORTANT more...

Internet Basics

...Although the Internet has been an integral part of many peoplea ™s lives for several years, there are many who are just now taking advantage of its many resources. This course is for those who have little or no previous exposure to the Internet. It includes the most common Internet terms, basic navigation information, an overview of the resources available online, and important security more...

Presentation Skills for Librarians

This course will focus on the area of presentation skills for librarians. Students will learn how their organization and presentation of information, as well as presentation of themselves, affect the audience ™s receptiveness. Presentation Skills for Librarians This course will focus on the area of presentation skills for librarians. Students will learn how their organization and more...

Faculty Introduction to Online Teaching

...g online courses. ? This course is designed for faculty, although certainly the premises are the same for K-12 educators, as well.? Those wishing to earn a State Board Continuing Education Unit (SB-CEU) might prefer to enroll in the Intro to Online Teaching for K-12 course, which has already been approved for?one SB-CEU upon completion?with a 70 percent or better passing score. ? This course more...

Adobe RoboHelp Workshop

...se: Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications. Although the hardcopy is available for purchase, you are encouraged to use the PDF or help-file version of this resource. Before you purchase this item, contact your instructor on how to get a copy of the PDF or help file. Webber, Granor. Is the Help Helpful?: How to Create Online Help That Meets Your Users' Needs. Hentzenwerke ISBN more...

AS9100 Aerospace Standard General Employee Training

...0 (Americas) = EN9100 (Europe) = JISQ9100 (Asia Pacific), although it is recognized as the same standard globally. AS9100 requires an organization?s QMS to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements. Customer satisfaction is increased through the application of the system and using a process approach for continual more...

Safe Computing For Educators

...t is a vast place, open to a wide variety of experiences. Although it can be very useful in educational settings, it can also be a dangerous place for students as well as educators. As an educator, you must keep yourself up-to-date with information to protect yourself and your students from getting into trouble. This course takes an interest in helping you learn some simple and effective ways more...

The Art of Active Listening

...requires more than just being quiet and paying attention, although those are aspects of being a good listener. Being a good listener is not a passive activity. It entails taking actions that will encourage the other person to open up and communicate what is really on their mind. Good listening is active listening. That is the topic of our course-- Active Listening. The user is given 1 year more...

Certificate in Professional Technical Communication ...husetts at Amherst. No books are required for this course although there are ample links to multiple resources. You may complete this program a quickly as you care to but it is advised that you work your way through each lesson in a systematic manner. It is recommended that you take 6-10 weeks to complete the full Certificate in Professional Technical Communication Program.Types of Document more...

From 123-CBT Computer Based Training

Interviewing Effectively

...ng and preparation. Interviews are time consuming, and although you will not want to skimp on them, you have to use the available time as efficiently as possible. This course shows you how to screen and manage the interview time efficiently. You have to be confident about the methods that are used by whoever conducts interviews in your organization. This course will show you how to create more...

The Automotive Industry Overview Version 2

...isticated consumers and redefined supplier relationships. Although regions such as South and Central Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe present enormous opportunities for the automotive industry, it is very true that North America is still the largest market for the industry as a whole. Understanding the industry environment and dynamics is vital to all those who have an interest in the more...

About 360-Degree Performance Feedback

...mance feedback process may be the solution to your needs. Although the use of 360-degree feedback is relatively new (approximately ten years old), public, private and non-profit sector organizations presently use 360-degree feedback. In fact, as of the mid-1990s, nearly all Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies were using it. As well, many Global 2000 companies have incorporated this process more...

Fireworks MX

...reate, and export a wide range of different file formats. Although created for Web development, Fireworks MX can be used for the creation of CD-ROMs, kiosks, and other applications. Course Duration: 6 Hours Intro Introduction to Fireworks MX System Requirements Whats new in Fireworks MX Property Inspector and Panels Bitmap vs. Vector Objects Canvas Options Importing and Pasting Creating a New more...

Resolving Conflict with Communication Skills

...Although, through the use of good communication skills, conflict in the workplace can be minimized, it can't be eradicated entirely. On the occasions when disharmony inevitably arises, there is a need for a different set of communication skills--those of negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. This course will give you an understanding of the various causes and outcomes of conflict, together more...

Communicating for Contacts

...Although the old adage, "It's not what you know but who you know that counts" is not a firm basis on which to build your career, it is true that your ability to build relationships with influential people both inside and outside of your company has definite benefits. You know the importance of creating a good impression and raising your profile with those who can have a positive impact on more...

Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork

Elizabeth and Cassandra started with the same company at the same time in similar positions. Both were bright women. Both were at the top of the class at prestigious universities. Both had exceptional technical skills. Yet, after six months in the organization, Elizabeth seemed to be making a bigger impact and enjoying more success. She was friendly with members of her own department and knew many more...

Essentials of External Consulting

...l consulting role.What do external consultants really do? Although they may work in a variety of disciplines, clearly the role means being an advocate or representative of your organization.For such a role, you'll need excellent client-facing skills. These include communication and listening, presenting, report-writing, meetings and negotiation. Combining this with, in equal measure, qualities more...

Customer Satisfaction Analysis and Implementation

...ness of actions taken based on the resulting information. Although the analysis itself is best conducted by your statistical team, you'll be able to use survey results more effectively if you understand how key analytical tools are applied.In this course, you'll examine how to transform data into information that can be acted on. You'll learn the tools of basic statistical analysis as well as more...

Object Analysis Design Requirements Analysis

...onment. No prior knowledge of object technology required, although students will benefit from a basic understanding of object technology principles. This course supplements Oracle8 courses and Oracle Designer/2000 R2: Modeling Object Types (course 60421). T otal Learning Time 6 - 8 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Introduction to Object Orientation Duration: 1 - 2 Hour(s) more...

Word 2003 Expert Part 2

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although the vast majority will have had some exposure to previous versions of Word. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options French, German, US English Total Learning Time 3 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Forms and more...

Excel 2003 Curriculum

This curriculum will prepare students for both the Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Office Expert exams. The Microsoft Excel 2003 Fundamentals and Proficient User courses map to the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for the Excel 2003 Expert exams. Learners completing these courses should be well prepared for the certification exams, and have a solid foundation in more...

Facilitation The Effective Facilitator

...increase the team's sales volume during the next quarter. Although you are a member of the team, you will facilitate this meeting to encourage new thinking on the problem. Unit 3: Facilitative Strategies (0.5 - 1 hour) Facilitate a meeting using verbal strategies. Facilitate a meeting using nonverbal strategies. Enhance more...

Negotiating The Negotiation Process

... of $100,000 you can double your product's effectiveness. Although Maggie recognizes your need, she is trying to limit budget increases. She's willing to allow you one new employee and an operating budget increase of $50,000. In this meeting, you should follow the steps for conducting a successful and efficient negotiation and apply the negotiation guidelines. Unit 2: Communicating During a more...

Access 2003 Curriculum

This curriculum maps to the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for the Access 2003 Specialist exam. It presents the learner with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2003. The student learns how to create tables and relationships, how to manipulate tables, and how to create simple and advanced queries. The curriculum teaches how to create forms and reports and how to format more...

PowerPoint 2003 Proficient User

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although the vast majority will have had some exposure to previous versions of PowerPoint. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options German, French, US English Total Learning Time 2 to 3 hours Objectives Unit 1: more...

Access 2003 Fundamentals

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although the vast majority will have had some exposure to previous versions of Access. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options French, German, US English Total Learning Time 3 to 4 hours more...

Word 2003 Expert Part 1

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although the vast majority will have had some exposure to previous versions of Word. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options German, French, US English Total Learning Time 3 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Working with more...

Word 2003 Proficient User

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although it is expected that the vast majority will have at least had some exposure to previous versions of Word. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. These courses must include the new Microsoft Office Specialist logo page at the beginning of the first topic. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA more...

Access 2003 Proficient User

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although the vast majority will have had some exposure to previous versions of Access. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options German, French, US English Total Learning Time 3 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Forms (1 - more...

Word 2003 Curriculum

This curriculum will prepare students for both the Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Office Expert exams. Microsoft Word 2003 Fundamentals and Proficient User address the fundamental features of Word as defined by the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for Word 2003 Specialist exam. Learners completing this series should be well prepared for the certification exam, and more...

Word 2003 Fundamentals

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although it is expected that the vast majority will have at least had some exposure to previous versions of Word. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options French, German, US English Total more...

PowerPoint 2003 Fundamentals

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although the vast majority will have had some exposure to previous versions of PowerPoint. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options French, German, US English Total Learning Time 2 to 3 hours Objectives Unit 1: Basics more...

PowerPoint 2003 Curriculum

This curriculum introduces the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 and guides the learner through the steps for creating a new presentation. It then guides the learner through the steps for enhancing slide elements. This curriculum consists of two Skill Builder courses: Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Fundamentals Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Proficient User Learn To See individual course more...

Frontline Leadership Preparing to Lead

...o Maggie and Bruce are new employees to the organization. Although their job duties will remain the same, you will need to communicate the organizational differences between Champion and Icon. In addition, it will be important to help both employees adapt from Champion's traditional workplace environment to the learning organizational style that is in place at Icon. Unit 2: Developing more...

Motivation Fostering Employee Motivation

...ber of sales calls and has spent less time in the office. Although she is still meeting the minimum requirements, you are concerned about her decrease in motivation. As her manager, it is your responsibility to meet with her and determine the reason for her recent lack of motivation. You should also encourage her and help her set goals and objectives that will help her regain her motivation. more...

Excel 2003 Fundamentals

...target audience will range from new users to power users, although you can expect that the vast majority will have at least had some exposure to previous versions of Excel. Fundamental PC and Windows skills are assumed. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options German, French, US English Total more...

Excel 2003 Proficient User

Mentoring Using a Mentor to Your Advantage

Mentoring: Using a Mentor to Your Advantage offers the student guidance for becoming an effective mentee, building a strong mentoring relationship, and maximizing the benefits of mentoring. The program covers the mentee's job, possible learning styles, how to set effective goals, and how to become an effective learner. It also covers steps for choosing a mentor and the guidelines for developing more...

Design for X DFX

... manufacturing, production, cost, assembly, or recycling. Although DFX focuses on manufacturing, its related concepts and tools may also be applied to service organizations. This course introduces the concept of DFX, its evolution as a mature approach, its classification, and best practices. It explores design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) and provides an overview of a more...

From Learn Skills

Continuous Improvement to Systems and Processes

Although it may sound like an exhausting and neverending struggle, continuous improvement is actually about instituting processes and work practices that will direct the evolution of your organisation. more...

From Star Leadership, Inc

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conflict Resolution

...e potential for or presence of conflict in the workplace. Although conflict occurs in every organization, if not properly managed, it has the potential to destroy relationships, increase absenteeism, create health problems, and lead to waste of time, talent, and money spent on litigation. All of these consequences negatively impact productivity. This seminar will enable you to better understand more...

From Software Training Academy, Inc

Overview of J2EE Development

...nd acquire the terminology and basic workings of each. Although the course treats J2EE at a high level, the instructor-operated demonstrations are fully-functioning Web applications, EJB applications, Web services, and so on. It is important that the presenter be well versed in J2EE implementation; that is, instructors for this course should be comfortable with teaching any of our other J2EE more...

Securing Java Web Services

...ertions among various parties to a messaging scenario. Although for practical purposes this course relies on a specific platform Java and J2EE much of the course content teaches interoperable specifications and would be equally useful to developers working on other Web-service-capable platforms such as .NET. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the unique challenges in securing interoperable more...

Java Server Pages JSP

...m fairly complex processing using scripts and or actions. Although scripting is covered, the scriptless authoring style encouraged by the JSP 2.0 specification is emphasized, and students will be well equipped to develop concise and effective JSP applications. The second module covers the JSTL, or JSP Standard Tag Library, actually a set of four custom tag libraries that establish a portable more...

Introduction to Java Programming Rev 6 0

...Although comparatively simple in its language structure, there are a number of subtleties that can trip up less experienced programmers. It is based on C, and the terse nature of C may be unfamiliar to students with some previous experience programming in languages such as COBOL or Visual Basic who do not have experience with C or C . And, of course, Java is object-oriented. The five-day more...

Introduction to Java Programming Rev 6 0

Introduction to Java Server Pages JSP

...m fairly complex processing using scripts and or actions. Although scripting is covered, the scriptless authoring style encouraged by the JSP 2.0 specification is emphasized, and students will be well equipped to develop concise and effective JSP applications. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the fundamentals of HTML and HTTP in the World Wide Web. Describe the CGI and its role in more...

Developing Applications using Visual Basic 2008 Advanced Topics VB2008

5-Day Bootcamp In this course you'll learn about important development topics that aren't normally covered in a beginning Windows application programming course. Starting with an introduction to .NET interoperability, then covering topics such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and System.Drawing namespace. You'll dig deeper into working with the most complex of Visual Studio's more...

From Pitman Training Centre Notting Hill

Management Studies Award BTEC Level 5 ... You can choose how much time to dedicate to your studies although giving as little as 6 hours per week could see you completing the programme within 4 months. You can choose a number of study paths and you'll enjoy the support of a dedicated mentor who will help you make the most of this training opportunity. In addition, your learning programme will be customised to reflect your more...

Management Studies BTEC Certificate Level 5 ... You can choose how much time to dedicate to your studies although giving as little as 4 hours per week could see you completing the programme within 1 year. It's a fully supported programme too, with your personal mentor just a phone call away. The course's exercises are tailorable to fit the real-life challenges you face at work, making this a highly practical learning experience. more...

From Serebra Learning Corporation

The Automotive Industry Overview Version 2

Customer Satisfaction Analysis and Implementation

...ness of actions taken based on the resulting information. Although the analysis itself is best conducted by your statistical team, you'll be able to use survey results more effectively if you understand how key analytical tools are applied. In this course, you'll examine how to transform data into information that can be acted on. You'll learn the tools of basic statistical analysis as well as more...

Essentials of External Consulting

... consulting role. What do external consultants really do? Although they may work in a variety of disciplines, clearly the role means being an advocate or representative of your organization. For such a role, you'll need excellent client-facing skills. These include communication and listening, presenting, report-writing, meetings and negotiation. Combining this with, in equal measure, qualities more...

Effective Listening Skills Simulation

...Although relatively straightforward in theory, the process that transforms effective listening into successful communication requires great skill, awareness and practice. In the course of this simulation, you will attend a day-long seminar, studying the topic of Effective Listening Skills through various exercises, lectures, quizzes and small-group activities. The day's events will be guided by more...

Teamwork and Emotional Intelligence

About 360-Degree Performance Feedback

Effective Interviewing

...nning and preparation. Interviews are time consuming, and although you will not want to skimp on them, you have to use the available time as efficiently as possible. This course shows you how to screen and manage the interview time efficiently. You have to be confident about the methods that are used by whoever conducts interviews in your organization. This course will show you how to create more...

Higher-Layer WAN Protocols

This WestNet e-Learning module reviews connection-oriented switched services commonly used to move information across a wide area. These services include Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), frame relay, and X.25. Although we refer to this unit as Higher-Layer WAN Protocols, these protocols are essentially Data Link Layer protocols. However,these protocols go beyond simple link more...

Training and Facilitation: Plan your Own Development

MAXIM TRAINING This course is about you and your own development. It helps identify and plan what you can do to develop your own skills, knowledge and abilities, in order to achieve what you want from life. By the end of the course you'll have an action plan for your development as far into the future as you choose. Although you'll focus on your working life, many lessons apply equally well to more...

Switching Fundamentals

...onality. Bridging and switching is discussed in Lesson 2. Although different in how they operate both devices learn and store MAC address information to make filter and for-ward decisions. Also discussed are redundant network topologies the potential for active loops and how the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) helps prevent issues. Lesson 3 highlights VLANs a method used to logically segment more...

From LearningMeasure.com

Applied Statistics for Calibration Technicians

This course is the second course of a three part series of courses covering the applied math and statistics body of knowledge for the ASQ Certified Calibration Technician exam, although this course does go a little further into the topic than is covered in the exam. The topic of this course is probability and statistics. more...

From Technology Ed

Innovation New Product Development Process New product development is perhaps the most significant activity within a growth-oriented company. Successful companies manage to bring out value-added new products year after year. Innovation and New Product Development Process is a course that examines the strategies, processes and methods used by these companies, and the cutting-edge tools and techniques used for new-product development. This more...

From Rice Consulting Services, Inc

Testing Service-Oriented Architecture

...aced on business-oriented black-box and gray-box testing, although other views of testing are also covered, such as integration and interoperability testing, security testing and performance testing. You will start by learning the basics of SOAs and then learn how to create a testing strategy for your own SOA implementations. Then, you will learn effective processes and techniques for more...

From GlobalCompliancePanel

The Controls for Outsourcing Manufacturing and Testing by GlobalCompliancePanel ...outsourcing lifecycle and its impact on the organization. Although outsourcing as a whole will be studied, the emphasis will be on contracting manufacturing, design, and testing. The webinar will begin with a brief review about the importance of quality systems and their role in maintaining the organization. Outsourcing will be defined and examples throughout the FDA regulated industry will more...

From Management Development Specialists, LLC

Performance Management

The Performance Management Course begins with the job analysis worksheet that serves as the foundation for the job description. An accurate job analysis must be completed and an appropriate job description developed. During the interview, you must ask questions designed to elicit the applicanta ™s experience or ability to fulfill the competencies of the position. Performance management is more...

Performance Management Model

Interviewing Skills ... involved in the hiring process for their organizations. Although this module is entitled Interviewing, that skill is only one part of a much larger process called staffing. Staffing is the entire process of hiring the right number and mix of qualified people into your organization at the right time and at the right cost. The run time is 1 hr. 43 mins. The Participant Materials include more...

From TheAcademy. com

Effectively Balancing Work Home Friends and Family Although most people must work in order to live, it is family that makes life worth living, and it's important to be able to balance the requirements of these two major efforts in order to satisfy our personal needs. This course has tools and techniques for identifying basic values and assuring that efforts and time are spent in ways that bring the most reward and satisfaction. more...

From trainSEM

Basic SEO Skills 101

Learn the fundamental skills of professional search engine optimisation from an Australian expert who has personally worked on nearly 2000 commercial sites in Australia, India, USA and UK. Although there is a lot of information online, it is often unreliable or out of date. This two-day course covers up-to-date essentials that will enable you to optimise your company's website or those of clients. more...

From The College of Teachers

Action research for teachers and teaching assistants ...ules have been designed for you to work at your own pace, although it is expected that you will complete the course within 12 months. There may be an area that you are very competent in and you may only need to be reminded of good practice. There may be areas or subjects that are particularly challenging and you may want to spend some time developing your skills and testing yourself to your more...

Foundations in Leadership for Medical Practitioners course ...ules have been designed for you to work at your own pace, although it is expected that you will complete the course within 12 months. There may be an area that you are very competent in and you may only need to be reminded of good practice. There may be areas or subjects that are particularly challenging and you may want to spend some time developing your skills and testing yourself to your more...

From Aspira Continuing Education

Step-Wives

...No matter what you do, your stepwife is here to stay. And although we cannot make her go away, we can help you figure out how to handle having her in your life, even if it feels hopeless, even if you've been embroiled in an ugly battle for many years. It is never too late for it to get better. Our book looks at this life from both sides: two women struggling to raise a child together in two more...

From CMC Culture & Management Consulting

web based organizational culture assessments

Please connect to www. web-based-culture-assessments. com for detailed information. Our tools become your tools We have designed our tools in such a way that you can fully integrate them in your services. Although we retain the copyrights, you can present the tools in the format of your organization. You receive a direct link to a a neutrala ™ login page that does not give access to the more...

From Identity Theft Protection Association, Inc.

Safe Remote and Mobile Computing

...Although remote and mobile computing allows employees and professionals to carry on business outside the confines of the traditional office environment, working outside of a secure office environment also increases the risk of information being compromised. Extra precautions are needed to keep mobile devices and information safe and secure. In todaya ™s fast-paced work environment, more...

From Coaching Ourselves

Time to Dialogue ... most common forms of communication in organizations, and although helpful in many ways, they rarely push us beyond our current paradigms of thought and action. This session is an introduction to dialogue, a more creative and collaborative mode of communication that increases our capacity to address complex organizational issues. The objectives for this session are to: * Understand more...

From PDHengineer. com-Decatur Professional Development, LLC

Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls

...o wave impact and velocity flow during a coastal storm. Although obstructions are prohibited, the area below the lowest floor of an elevated building in a Coastal High Hazard Area may be enclosed with open wood latticework, insect screening, or non-supporting ? breakaway? walls. However, each of these must be designed and constructed to collapse under wind and water loads without causing more...

Insulation Basics

... exterior above ground walls, ceilings, attics and roofs. Although the building codes for commercial construction are different than those for residential construction, some of the insulation principles that apply to residential construction also apply to commercial construction. In this course, the student will learn some of the basic techniques involved with insulation of the building more...

Sustainable Design - Integrated Building Design Building Envelope Energy Saving Opportunities

...ng and electrical, interior design, and landscape design. Although the reference text discusses Federal Facilities, the principles apply to all building types. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Greening of Federal Facilities - Second Edition, May 2001 (Part IV - Building Design). The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) more...

Water and Wastewater Design in Buildings

...ts such as graywater collection and rainwater harvesting. Although the reference text discusses Federal Facilities, the principles apply to all building types. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Greening of Federal Facilities - Second Edition, May 2001 (Part VI - Water and Wastewater). The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) more...

Energy Savings in Building Electrical Mechanical and Plumbing Systems

...e integration of the various systems within the building. Although the reference text discusses Federal Facilities, the principles apply to all building types. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Greening of Federal Facilities - Second Edition, May 2001 (Part V - Energy Systems). The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty five (45) more...

Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks

..., retail, multi-family residential, and light industrial, although many of the concepts presented are also applicable to other building types and/or existing buildings. The main focus of the material is explosive attacks, but the course does also address measures to protect against chemical, biological and radiological attacks. Designing security into a building involves tradeoffs. Because an more...

Power and Influence Getting It - Keeping It

...dditionally, this course is also useful for students who, although not currently in a management position, want to be as prepared as possible for when the opportunity occurs, or simply want to be as valued within their organizations as possible. The difference between someone who can get an idea off the ground and accepted in an organization and someone who can't isn't a question of who has more...

Negotiating Skills for the Workplace

...rty tricks' that are used in many unethical negotiations. Although we do not guarantee that you will be satisfied with every future negotiation you attempt, we do promise that following our techniques will assure that you have no regrets about the outcomes. In this course, you will learn how to successfully negotiate: Salary packages; Severance agreements; Relationships between more...

Design and Construction of Levees

...pes of property or areas, such as agricultural and urban. Although different types of levees exist, they all are intended to protect against water damage. The design and construction of levees is a very important field or specialty within engineering and construction. This online course will explore the various types of levees along with their uses in flood protection. It will provide the more...

Design of Small Water Systems - Water Quality Requirements

...olved in designing both public and private water systems. Although the publication's title suggests coverage of only small water systems, the discussion applies to large systems as well. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to more...

Design of Small Water Systems - Water Quantity Requirements

...olved in designing both public and private water systems. Although the publication's title suggests coverage of only small water systems, the document also discusses large municipal water supply system design. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by more...

Bearing Capacity of Shallow Footings for Non-Geotechnical Engineers

...scusses some common methods of bearing capacity analysis, although it is not an exhaustive review. The course also discusses methods of calculating settlement and presents one example for illustration. When this course has been completed, the student will be familiar with methods used by the geotechnical engineer to assign allowable soil bearing capacity. The student must take a more...

Small Water Systems - Water Treatment

...able technologies (BAT) for treating small water systems, although much of the material is also applicable to large water systems. In this course the student will review Chapter 6, "Water Treatment" of EM 1110-2-503, "Design of Small Water Systems" published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This course is particularly relevant to engineers involved in designing both more...

Reducing Lead Hazards During Construction

...lead compounds may become ill or die from lead poisoning. Although lead is eliminated from the body at a slow rate, inhaling even a small amount of a lead compound over an extended period of time may cause lead poisoning. Immediate symptoms of disease may not be noticeable. As the blood is circulated through the body, lead is stored in various organs and body tissues. The lead stored in the more...

Controlling VOCs Using Carbon Adsorbers

...ation must be met and/or recovery of the VOC is desired. Although there may be several types of adsorbants used, this course is oriented toward the use of activated carbon, a commonly used adsorbent for VOCs. Of the various types of adsorption equipment used in treating gases, the most commonly used in air pollution control are fixed-bed systems and cannister types. This course describes the more...

Finite Element Structural Analysis on an Excel Spreadsheet

...ics (addition, multiplication and inversion of matrices), although detailed knowledge of matrices is not needed State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course more...

Design of Small Water Systems

...olved in designing both public and private water systems. Although the publication's title suggests coverage of only small water systems, much of the discussion applies to large systems as well. Below is a summary of the material covered by this course. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits. Water Quality more...

Countermeasures to Reduce Red-Light Running

...es and how they can be used to reduce red-light running. Although red-light running is a serious problems there are steps that could be taken to reduce this problem. This 8 hour online course will explore the various uses of enforcement, engineering and education that can be used to make intersections safer. Although different in nature these three countermeasures, when used concurrently will more...

UV Disinfection Evaluation - Technology Options for Wastewater Treatment

... toxic to aquatic life have called its use into question. Although chlorine, sometimes followed by dechlorination, continues to be used at most municipal WWTPs, use of other means, such as UV disinfection, is increasing. UV is a technology capable of providing effective WWTP effluent disinfection while reducing safety and environmental toxicity issues. A host of issues must be carefully more...

Inspection of Highway and Rail Transit Tunnels

... the inspection of both highway and rail transit tunnels. Although several components are similar in both types of tunnels, a few elements are specific to either highway or rail transit tunnels and are therefore defined accordingly. It is commonly understood that numerous tunnels in the United States are more than 50 years old and are beginning to show signs of considerable deterioration, more...

Reliability Fundamentals for Electric Power Engineers

...es used to assess reliability of larger systems as well. Although the specifics of electric utility system reliability are briefly covered, the majority of the information on reliability in this course is applicable to other disciplines. For example, the concepts of Availability, Mean Time to Failure and the relationship between components in series versus components in parallel apply equally more...

Introduction to Electron Tubes

...a device used for the processing of electrical signals. Although solid state semiconductors have replaced the electron tubes in most applications, there are still niche applications where electron tubes not only continue to see practical use, but perform their respective tasks better than any solid-state device. For example, tubes are still used in some high-power amplifiers, especially at more...

Power Supplies Using Electron Tubes

...nverting AC to DC using electron tubes or semiconductors. Although most of the power supply circuits using electron tubes are outdated, they still show the same basic concepts that our modern solid-state devices have replaced. Many power supplies today still trace back to the basic circuits. The power circuits are typically made up of four basic sections: 1) Transformer, 2) Rectifier, 3) more...

Basic Electrical Theory - Electricity and Magnetism

...nd magnetism run nearly everything we plug in or turn on. Although it? s something we take for granted, it has taken hundreds of years of experimentation and research to reach the point where we flick a switch and the lights go on. Magnetism and electricity are closely related phenomena. Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter. Matter is made up of electrons, neutrons, and more...

Electrical Forensics Engineering

... his or her job properly. It is not a nice neat desk job, although there is a lot of writing and research required. The field work is dirty, messy, and necessary. Imagine arriving at the scene of a multi-million fire and being asked to prove or disprove that an electrical event was the cause of the fire. There are lawyers, investigators, owners, police and curious onlookers present. There may more...

Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code - Part 2

...ercise in applying the change and to broaden learning. Although there are many references to the 2008 NEC throughout this document, the course and quiz can be completed without the need to refer to the NEC itself. For further study on any Code section within this course the 2008 NEC should be consulted. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill more...

Revisions for the 2005 National Electrical Code

...used to illustrate the change and to enhance learning. Although there are many references to the 2005 NEC throughout this document, the course and quiz can be completed without the need to refer to the NEC itself. For further study on any Code section within this course the 2005 NEC should be consulted. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions at the more...

Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code - Part 1

...xercise in applying the change and to broaden learning. Although there are many references to the 2008 NEC throughout this document, the course and quiz can be completed without the need to refer to the NEC itself. For further study on any Code section within this course the 2008 NEC should be consulted. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions at the more...

Storage Batteries Maintenance and Principles Storage Batteries Maintenance and Principles

...spect to ensure high degree of reliability and operation. Although the power supply is available from commercial power supply sources, any malfunction and interruption of the utility power can be detrimental to the critical operations of the facility. Consistent and reliable performance of batteries is thus critical to smooth functioning of modern equipments. In the United States battery more...

Introduction to World Class Machine Maintenance Methods

... the methods used for design and development of products. Although these changes have proved to be positive influences on company profitability, they fall short of addressing all the areas where improvement is needed. One area often overlooked for improvement potential is machine maintenance (i.e. maintenance performed on the equipment required for manufacturing products). This course more...

Applying Modern Manufacturing Processes to Engineering Prototypes

...uction, testing, or evaluation of engineering prototypes. Although written with manufacturing companies specifically in mind, the principles taught herein may also be applied to the companies which develop prototype products or services other than manufactured items. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH more...

Ethics - Standards of Professional Conduct

...neers working for employers based in developed countries (although the detailed policies may vary between companies). The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has developed a document titled "Standards of Professional Conduct" for its members. In addition to the aforementioned examples of ethical issues, the ASCE's standards cover issues such as maintaining accurate and more...

Pump Suction Characteristics

...anding a problem and different approaches to a solution. Although this course is primarily intended for mechanical engineers, it should be of interest to others, and written for their understanding. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the more...

Hot Water Floor and Space Heating Fundamentals

...ed in the Hot Water Heating, Canada Plan Service, M-9735. Although the document is written primarily around agricultural buildings, the basic concepts of hot water heating systems apply universally. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the more...

Acoustical Considerations in HVAC Systems

...ork, as well as students' performance in a classroom. Although noise and sound are sometimes confused in definition and different factors affect individual hearing ability, the perception of noise and sound is the reality by which people function. Although acoustic considerations are not always evaluated in an as-installed condition, they are certainly important to the functioning of more...

Pipe Support Systems

...and principles of pipe stress calculations are discussed, although the course does not go into the detailed calculations, which are generally performed by reiterative computer programs. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirteen (13) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers more...

Fundamentals of Refrigeration

...lete cycle. This section is especially important because, although each component is selected individually, it is important to understand how variations in any of the components can affect the overall performance of the complete system. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill more...

Fuel of the Future - Hydrogen

...structure-and building one will require major investment. Although hydrogen production, storage, and delivery technologies are currently in commercial use by the chemical and refining industries, existing hydrogen storage and conversion technologies are still too costly for widespread use in energy applications. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of eighteen (18) questions more...

Clean Energy Technology

...reased quality and reliability of power and power supply. Although these challenges may create uncertainty within the financial and electricity supply markets, they also offer the potential to explore new opportunities to support the accelerated deployment of cleaner and cost-effective technologies to meet such challenges. In this course the student will learn about a "new" more...

Kitchen Makeup Air

...lanning how the exhausted volume of air will be replaced, although an air balance schedule is commonly used to indicate the source and quantity of the makeup air. In this course the student will learn about the results of this study which examined a variety of conditions that affect kitchen hood performance, make-up air application strategies, exhaust and supply air quantity comparisons and more...

HVAC for Cleanroom Facilities

...Although the idea of a cleanroom may seem right out of science fiction, clean and controlled environments are actually used by a wide range of industries. From their more obvious uses in medical facilities to their necessity in integrated circuit manufacture, cleanrooms provide an essential role in modern production and research. At its most basic level, a cleanroom is just what it sounds more...

Cooling Towers

...ing it possible to cool below the normal air temperature. Although this heat is usually transferred to a cool, flowing volume of water, final rejection is always to the atmosphere and, invariably, is accomplished by some form of heat exchanger. The amount of cooling that you get from a cooling tower depends on the relative humidity of the air and the barometric pressure. For example, the more...

Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics

...mechanics as it is applied to real world pipeline design. Although many formulas and equations are introduced, we will concentrate on how these are applied to the solution of actual pipeline transportation problems. First, the liquid properties are discussed and how they vary with temperature and pressure are analyzed. The pressure in a liquid and liquid head are explained next. Then the more...

Change Orders Block 3 - How to Execute a Change Order

...d labor costs for each item associated with the change. Although a diligent Contractor may wish to get started immediately, it is imperative that the Contractor wait for approval of the change order before commencing material orders and work associated with the change. It is the job of the engineer and the architect to evaluate change orders quickly and forward them to the Owner immediately more...

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Blogging

...Although in 1999 there were fewer than 100 weblogs known to be in existence, nowadays one is hard-pressed to miss a blog anywhere on the Internet. In this VTC tutorial, master instructor, Tim Warner, presents a comprehensive introduction to the world of blogging. From the history of blogging, to an overview of relevant terminology, to an in-depth consideration of three major blog-creation more...

Macromedia Fireworks MX

Virtual Training Company author Scott Doucet shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics using Fireworks MX, the latest in the Macromedia MX software production line. Macromedia has designed Fireworks MX to help both the designer and programmer create engaging, attractive, and functional websites in the shortest time possible using the MX technology. It comes with the ability to import, more...

Adobe Acrobat 5

...rily for the creation of PDF files for CD and on the Web, although it has a lot of other features. If you want to create a file (or scanned material) for use by others who don't have your application or fonts, then Acrobat is used to create the PDF file (Portable Document Format). Using Acrobat Reader (a free application), anyone can view your document just the way you created it. In this more...