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Talent Management Retaining Talent Talent Management: Retaining Talent Retaining talented employees is a constant challenge for any organization. The costs of turnover can be high. That's why talent retention is a strategic issue requiring focus, time, and resources. This course highlights the importance and benefits of putting effort into retaining talented individuals. It also covers ways to determine the causes of talent  more...

Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget Working without a well thought-out operating budget 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  more...

The Ins and Outs of Capital Budgeting The Ins and Outs of Capital Budgeting Capital budgeting is an essential part of every company's financial management. It involves examining investment assets and deciding whether or not those assets will achieve the company's desired returns over an extended period of time. To effectively manage your company's finances, you must evaluate a number of factors in making investment  more...

Managing Six Sigma Team Performance Managing Six Sigma Team Performance ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma Black Belts have the challenging task of managing the full spectrum of personal dynamics that characterize project teams. Each team member provides the team with unique strengths and weaknesses, and combining individuals into a team produces varied results. Besides providing the basic tools and structure for smooth  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a highly disciplined, data-driven improvement program that helps companies focus on eliminating defects in any process and delivering near-perfect products and services. Six Sigma has been globally accepted as a profitable and winning business strategy. More and more companies are embracing Six Sigma in a  more...

Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server 2007 Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Whether from a malicious user, a computer virus or any unfortunate event, there will most likely come a time when your Microsoft Exchange Server will become damaged or experience a loss of data. Through careful planning, the severity of these types  more...

Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In a Six Sigma DMAIC project, once you've measured your current processes, analyzed the gaps and causes of problems, and improved processes to the desired level, you need to monitor and control them over an extended period of time. The process may show variation, and control charts are used to determine if the variation  more...

Workplace Ethics Workplace Ethics The corporate scandals in recent years have highlighted the need for the development of corporate and legal standards for ethical conduct in business. The perceived lack of integrity in the business world, and the lack of concern for the consumer at that time, heightened demands for businesses to develop a stronger focus on ethics in business. This course considers the  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness Workplace Diversity Awareness In today's workplace, organizations increasingly are experiencing a diverse community of employees and customers. Having and knowing how to respond to a diverse workforce can enhance an organization's ability to cope with changing workplace dynamics, and expand the creativity of the organization while at the same time facilitating staff retention and  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations Estimating Activity Resources and Durations PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Resources, such as people, materials, equipment, facilities, money, or a combination of any of these, are fundamental in executing a project, and are required throughout the entire project lifecycle. Determining  more...

Rightful Employment Termination ...d 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 legitimate, well documented reason for the termination, and if the termination is handled in  more...

Equal Employment Opportunity Discriminatory Practices in Hiring Equal Employment Opportunity & Discriminatory Practices in Hiring Think about the last time you conducted an employment interview. Did you pay attention to the types of questions you asked the applicants? If not, you may have requested information prohibited under antidiscrimination laws. It is essential to know the types of questions that can, and cannot, be asked in order to avoid charges  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...

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

Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction If you're lucky, your customers will complain when they are dissatisfied with your company's service. If you're not so lucky, they'll say nothing and just take their business elsewhere.It's essential that you keep your fingers on the pulse of customer opinion if you are to prevent them defecting to the competition. You need to measure customer  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...

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...

Developing Your Reputation of Professionalism with Business Etiquette Developing Your Reputation of Professionalism with Business Etiquette Your reputation often precedes you in any work environment. It can define your creditability, impact your career opportunities, and shape your relationships with your colleagues. Because your reputation is so important, you must proactively build a positive one if you want to succeed in your career. Developing a  more...

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

Tool Support in Software Testing Tool Support in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing  more...

Configuration Mgmt Risks Incidents in Software Testing Configuration Mgmt., Risks & Incidents in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death.  more...

Software Test Management Software Test Management ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is  more...

White Box Software Testing Techniques White Box Software Testing Techniques ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software  more...

Black Box Software Testing Techniques Black Box Software Testing Techniques ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software  more...

Backup Recovery in Exchange Server 2010 Backup & Recovery in Exchange Server 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) Whether from a malicious user, a computer virus, or any unfortunate event, there will most likely come a time when your Microsoft Exchange Server will become damaged or experience a loss of data. Through careful planning, the severity of these types  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Maintenance Troubleshooting Tools Applications Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Maintenance, Troubleshooting Tools & Applications Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 Troubleshooting can be a time-consuming process. During outages, lost time comes at a price in terms of lost productivity or lost revenue. Knowing the environment in which you are troubleshooting is fundamental to efficient fault resolution. Any  more...

Static Techniques Test Design in Software Testing Static Techniques & Test Design in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death.  more...

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective  more...

Fundamentals of Software Testing Fundamentals of Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Improvement Ideas Solutions Customer Driven Process Improvement: Identifying Improvement Ideas & Solutions After investigating current processes, it's time to find improvement solutions. You need to ask what actions or ideas will help address the root cause of any problems uncovered. Which of these ideas make up workable potential solutions? Which solution will most likely fix the issue with the least cost and  more...

Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager helps to save time and improve sales and marketing to ensure excellent customer service by providing customer and contact management in one central location. It allows you to easily manage all your contacts, customer information, and opportunities in one location making it easier to find  more...

Operations Management Forecasting Capacity Planning Operations Management: Forecasting & Capacity Planning Customer demand for products and services changes constantly. Forecasting and capacity planning ensure that resource are managed so that customer demand is met in the right amount, at the right time, with the right quality. Demand forecasting helps companies determine the supply of products and services needed to meet customer demand.  more...

Rebuilding Trust Rebuilding Trust Trust is an important component in any workplace. When colleagues know they can count on each other, morale and productivity levels tend to increase. But what if trust is betrayed? How will this impact your ability to perform your job effectively? This course will provide key insight into the cost of lost trust including its negative impacts on performance, morale, and  more...

Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals Value Exchange Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals: Value Exchange Negotiating concessions and exchanging value are integral aspects of any sales negotiation process. But when is the best time to make concessions? And how do you make concessions effectively so that you maximize the value of your proposal to the other side and maintain a position of power? This course provides detailed instructions  more...

EU Privacy Data Security EU Privacy & Data Security The legal basis for privacy and data security in the EU is set out in Directive 95/46/EC, known as the Data Protection Directive, which was issued in October of 1995. EU member states were required to enact laws to carry out the Directive. The main purpose of the Directive is two-fold. First it aims to protect individuals' personal data. Second, it seeks to ensure  more...

Basic Business Math Using Whole Numbers Decimals Basic Business Math: Using Whole Numbers & Decimals An understanding of basic mathematical principles is important for any businessperson. Math skills enable you to figure out resource requirements, estimate costs, work out average time spent on different activities, and calculate commission earnings. The ability to analyze and comprehend numbers is a vital skill for personal, as well as  more...

Basic Business Math Percentages Ratios Basic Business Math: Percentages & Ratios An understanding of basic mathematical principles is important for any business person. They enable you to figure out resource requirements, estimate costs, work out average time spent on different activities, or calculate commission earnings. Percentages and ratios are a means of highlighting many relationships in business, not least of which are  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...

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials. Our 10 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.Note that we have set a 90 day access period to the course with further extensions up to 6 months if needed.  more...

Basic Internet Specialist Certificate Designed to help people learn more about the Web including terminology, finding information, and creating effective websites that sell. Designed to help people learn more about the Web including terminology, finding information, and creating effective websites that sell. Students will learn how to deal with customers concerns, and the best way to provide support. Students will also learn how to  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...

Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed Write Web content that persuades your visitors to act, join the discussion, resolve their problems, and buy your products. Learn to write and edit some of the most popular genres that populate the web. Become a versatile Web writer or editor, able to handle whatever your boss throws at you. Develop a deep portfolio to show future employers and clients You?ll see how each genre has evolved as a  more...

Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry Explore the rewarding career of a technical communicator in the high-tech industry. If you want to become a technical writer, or if you have just become a technical writer and wonder what the job and the profession may involve, this course will introduce you to an exciting and rewarding career in technical communication. You?ll learn what tasks you will do, how your work fits into the  more...

Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers ...ou can email me questions, stray thoughts, or concerns at any time, and I will get back to you as quickly as I can. When you have read the material and done the challenges I suggest, you send those to me by email. You get my comments back within 24 hours, along with materials for the next module. The course is designed to help you become a sophisticated professional, so I invite you to ask  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...

Application Programming using Visual Basic 6.0 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Comprehensive 10 week Visual Basic 6.0 workshop. Learn from a PRO! In designing several applications using Visual Basic 6.0, this course will demonstrate the versatility of VB to help facilitate most projects related to Windows development, as well as, to help in personal programming endeavors. In the course, focus will be geared on learning proper development of friendly GUI screens, programming  more...

Essential Legal and Ethical Principles of the Medical Office This course introduces the basic concept of medical assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. It emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical assistant's role as an agent of the physician. The course also provides the student with knowledge of medical jurisprudence and the essentials of professional behavior. Topics include: introduction to medical  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Coding ...en I code the chart 100% correctly (has not happened too many times!!!) but practice makes perfect. I have 25 charts left before completion." Pat "I want to say THANK YOU for always being so prompt in answering my questions. You have been very helpful and encouraging and I have enjoyed this course immensely. I have recommended it to several people already." Thanks, Jennifer Other excited  more...

Instructor Led-Search Engine Training Workshop To be competitive on the Internet, your site must rank in the top 20 of the search engines and directories so your prospects can find your site. This easy comprehensive course offers exercises, activities, assignments, video media, and additional resources and information that will enable you to advance your site in the top of the search engines in easy-to-do-steps. We invite both experienced and  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...

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...

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...

A+ 2003 Test Preparation ...e user may take the 70-question A+ 2003 practice test as many times as they like. Each time the test is launched, it pulls 70 questions from a bank of over 1,500 possible questions. This course does not have a pass-fail mark or a grade - it is simply access to practice exams covering the CompTIA A+ 2003 PC Technician Certification. Taking and passing this test does not entail certification of  more...

Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. Such steps include recognizing what type of business is best to  more...

Achieving Successful Copywriting Results in Four Weeks Apply proven techniques and methods to any business writing situation. Designed specifically for beginners or more advanced writers seeking training in the art and craft of copywriting. The course focuses on the formula used to create successful copy. Every aspect of this formula will be explained. Examples will be shown. In addition to regular course material, there will also be assignments  more...

Sales & Marketing in the 21st Century Principles and practices of Sales & Marketing in the 21st Century are examined. Participants will examine the current strategies and practices surrounding sales and marketing in this 21st Century global economy. The majority of the work will be accomplished in an asynchronous (any time, any place) environment with synchronous elements scheduled periodically based on participant need and  more...

21st Century Professional Networking The value of professional networking in the 21st Century has grown in value, methods and applications. This course examines professional networking methodologies and practices in today`s global communications environment. Participants will network with each other utilizing practices and prescriptions for networking success. From grass roots communications to technology based networking, this  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...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Without great marketing, your businesses can fail. With the right marketing strategy, you gain a big edge over your competition. In this course, learn to increase your sales through marketing. Professor Don Sexton of Columbia University Business School will show you how -- with real-world examples and video tutorials. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- Without great marketing, your businesses can fail. With the right marketing strategy, you gain a big edge over your competition. In this course, learn to increase your sales through marketing. Professor Don Sexton of Columbia University Business School will show you how -- with real-world examples and video tutorials.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of  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...

Significantly Increase the Value of Any Property--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Improving your property can do more than just pay for itself -- it can increase your resale value higher than you might imagine. But the wrong change is like throwing money away. This course shows how to get the biggest possible financial benefit from every dollar spent on property improvements. You`ll even learn to grow value by improving the neighborhood!Students may complete  more...

5S TRAINING 5S is more of a people process than it is a manufacturing technique. And it is much more than simply cleaning up your area it is a discipline that truly can enable you and your organization to achieve greater results. You have access to this online course for 1 year but can complete it as quickly as you care to. We estimate that you could take up to 24 hours to complete this course but many  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...

IATA Dangerous Goods "IATA Dangerous Goods Training" has been designed with specific exercises related to the transportation of dangerous goods by air from a shippers perspective. This course covers the fundamentals of shipping dangerous goods by air according to the IATA regulations. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a dangerous goods for shipment by air.  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...

Back Injury Protection Back by popular demand, Back Injury Prevention! This trendy safety course gets everyone involved. Welcome to Back Injury Protection ?Back? by popular demand, Back Injury Prevention! This trendy safety course gets everyone involved. Whether you have to lift, push, pull, or move objects of any size for work, or if you arrange places for others to work, this course is for you. Virtually eliminate  more...

Understand Real Estate Finance: How to Work the Numbers on any Residential Deal--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Real estate investing means a lot more than curb appeal: success is in the numbers. From researching income potential, to financing a purchase and examining how cash flow affects value, you`ll master the figures! Much more than textbook learning, this course connects you to experts and interactive activities--and instructs using real investment decisions as examples.Students may  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...

AutoCAD 2006 2D Learn to control the many features of AutoCAD 2D, including commands, plotting, crosshatching, and pallets. Follow along with Kristen Kurland as she shows you how to work with dimensions, regions, boundaries, as well as understanding isometrics and viewports. The course can be completed within 90 days or less. The student will have 1 year unlimited access to the course. Welcome to the AutoCAD  more...

AutoCAD 2006 3D Learn to control the many features of AutoCAD 3D including commands, objects, surfaces, and solids. Follow along with Kristen Kurland as she shows you how to manipulate backgrounds, light, material, and landscaping to your needs.The course can be completed within 90 days or less. The student will have 1 year unlimited access to the course. Welcome to the AutoCAD 2006 3D Training Series The  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...

QuickBooks Pro 2008 Quickbooks Pro 2008 is small business accounting software. With Quickbooks, you can manage your customers, vendors, and employee accounting needs. In this course, you can learn the basics of Quickbooks 2008 such as how to use the interface, setup your companies, use lists, work with inventory, sell your products, invoice customers, process accounts receivable, work with bank accounts, and accounts  more...

Adobe PhotoShop CS Receive a fundamental understanding of the concepts of Adobe ™s PhotoShop CS by learning basic color correction, touch-up, image manipulation, and document management techniques. Adobe PhotoShop CS From professional graphic design to in-house image management, Photoshop is today?s tool of choice. Learn basic color correction, touch-up, image manipulation, and document management  more...

Adobe PhotoShop CS to CS2 Upgrade If you are making the move from PhotoShop CS to CS2, this course will help you get up to speed quickly. Adobe PhotoShop CS to CS2 Upgrade If you?re making the move to Photoshop CS2, this course is a must have. It will quickly bring you up to speed on what?s new and how to make the best use of new features like Adobe? Bridge, vanishing point, multiple layer control, smart object, image warp, and  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...

Basics of Organizational Communication Communication is the most important determining factor for success in the business world. This course is a must for those wishing to become effective communicators. Content Includes such topics as a verbal and non-verbal communication, persuasion, conflict and anger, and listening. User is given 1 year access to this course. Organizational Communications Communication is the most important  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...

Bloodborne Pathogens This course provides training as required by OSHA`s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR 1910.1030). Material covered in the course includes definitions of bloodborne pathogens, modes of tranmission, universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, exposure control plans, hepatitis B vaccinations, and other information needed to ensure worker safety. Note that we have set a 90 day  more...

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control for Tattooing and Body Piercing This course provides training as required by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR 1910.1030). Material covered in the course includes definitions of bloodborne pathogens, modes of transmission, universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, exposure control plans, hepatitis B vaccinations, and other information needed to the safety of the tattoo artist or body piercer. A  more...

Comprehensive Leadership Training The course deliberates on what comprises effective leadership. The course looks at Leadership from different conceptual perspectives giving it a wide-ranging base. This course is meant for working people in leadership positions and for those who are about to enter into positions with leadership responsibilities. Welcome to our Comprehensive Leadership Training Course There is such a dearth of  more...

Crystal Reports XI Receive a fundamental understanding of the concepts of Crystal Reports XI by learning to build reports, use formulas, build groups, work with records, and create charts. Crystal Reports XI Receive a fundamental understanding of the concepts of Crystal Reports XI by learning to build reports, use formulas, build groups, work with records, and create charts. Follow Jason Manibog as he teaches you  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...

Customer Service Plus The difference between success and failure in today ™s business environment is customer service. In this course you ™ll learn the basics of customer service and how to consistently provide high-quality customer service. User is given 1 year access to this course. Customer Service Plus The difference between success and failure in today?s business environment is customer service. In  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...

Dreamweaver MX 2004 For MAC Users Only. Dreamweaver is the professional's choice for developing web sites and web applications. With this Dreamwaever training, go from start to finish, create and maintaining basic websites, and learn to support best practices and the latest technologies. User is given 1 year access to this course. Dreamweaver MX 2004 Dreamweaver is the professional's choice for developing web sites  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...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- To make big profits, every successful real estate investor has to find great deals. In this course, you will learn to identify residential properties that can earn you those big-time returns. And you will learn to increase those returns by combining your personal goals with in-depth market analysis.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- To make big profits, every successful real estate investor has to find great deals. In this course, you will learn to identify residential properties that can earn you those big-time returns. And you will learn to increase those returns by combining your personal goals with in-depth market analysis.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact  more...

HTML 4 Learn the in`s and out`s of HTML. Follow along with HTML expert Rob Tracy as he shows you how to create well formed HTML code, understand the basics of Java script, and introduces you to Cascading Style Sheets. Welcome to the HTML 4 Training Series Learn the in`s and out`s of HTML. Follow along with HTML expert Robb Tracy as he shows you how to create well formed HTML code, understand the basics  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...

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 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...

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...

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...

QuickBooks Pro 2006 Learn how to get the most out of Intuit`s QuickBooks Pro 2006 software. This interactive, self-directed training provides an easy to follow self-paced format. You determine when you want to learn and the virtual video 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  more...

SalesPlus Successful professional sales people bring a set of skills and attitudes to potential sales opportunities that result not only in sales but in developing customers who will continue to do business with them time and time again. Identifying potential sales opportunities, making the sale, and creating a customer relationship that will result in future business is the art of selling. By the end of  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...

Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking teaches you to take a circumspect look at your long range goals, obsticals, and solutions. Learn how to effectively plan for the future and choose the path most likely to bring you to your goals. 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.  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...

Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level Start earning your TCIC Certificate today! This comprehensive program allows you to work at your own pace, take online quizzes to test what you are learning and to submit assignments for instructor review. You will focus on performing audience analyses, determining the purpose and structure for technical documents, utilizing visual and document design, and managing complex documentation projects.  more...

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...

Understand Real Estate Finance: How to Work the Numbers on any Residential Deal--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- Real estate investing means a lot more than curb appeal: success is in the numbers. From researching income potential, to financing a purchase and examining how cash flow affects value, you`ll master the figures! Much more than textbook learning, this course connects you to experts and interactive activities--and instructs using real investment decisions as examples.Students may  more...

Writing for Business Professionals This course is designed to give you an understanding of the writing environment and in particular the business writing environment. This course will teach you what to cover in your writing and how to outline to produce a better document. The course will also cover how to get the readers attention as well as how to build professionalism into your business writing skills. User is given 1 year  more...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Series This series replaces course 3462 and 3463. It is developed to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment. It looks at the elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it from occurring, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens. As of 8/17/07, this course complies with the following  more...

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...

CSS Cascading Style Sheets has become a vital element of today`s web pages. Follow along with Robb H. Tracy as he introduces you to the concepts of XHTML, Cascading, and setting and understanding property values for CSS rules. As the course progresses, Robb will instruct you in more advanced concepts such as floating elements, colors, advanced selectors and lists. Course may be extended up to 1 year  more...

Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class) Write Web content that persuades your visitors to act, join the discussion, resolve their problems, and buy your products. Learn to write and edit some of the most popular genres that populate the web. Become a versatile Web writer or editor, able to handle whatever your boss throws at you. Develop a deep portfolio to show future employers and clients You?ll see how each genre has evolved as a  more...

Adobe Soundbooth CS4 The chapters provide you with a solid foundation for working with Adobe Soundbooth CS4 and show you how to prepare audio tracks for any situation, from sound effects to voiceovers, from the studio to the stage! By the time you finished watching this training, you'll have a good understanding of editing basics including creating simple trims and volume edits, and how to use the Match Volume  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...

What to Consider When Hiring Recruitment is a complex and important activity for a manager. Effective hiring requires effective preparation. The recruitment process must be fair and safe, and there is plenty of legislation to trip up the unwary manager. Getting any part of this wrong is expensive, time consuming, and damaging to the good name of the company. This course will give you a brief overview of the major  more...

Managing and Maintaining Brand Equity There's a common saying: "The only thing constant in life is change." This is especially true when it comes to managing brands. Look at Coca-Cola and how it spawned several brand extensions such as Diet Coke and Cherry Coke. Then there was a brief, but widely publicized, brand crisis caused by New Coke, which resulted in the reintroduction of Coca-Cola Classic. This is an example of how, over  more...

Managing Quality Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project Quality management and risk management go hand in hand. Quality expectations are established at the start of a project. Any deviations from these quality expectations during product development will increase project risk. The goal is to ensure that the customer will approve the quality of the end product and at the same time minimize the risk of impact on the project budget and schedule. Good  more...

Strategic Decision Making The field of IT management continues to evolve as new methodologies and technologies are made available and adopted by the marketplace at large. Deciding what kinds of work your firm should outsource, whether to lease or buy, and the kinds of projects best kept in-house are matters of crucial concern to any IT manager. At the same time, an array of resource planning and management tools--CRM, ERP,  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Sexual harassment can have a very negative impact on victims, offenders, and the company in which the offense occurs. There are many forms of prohibited conduct that can create a hostile working environment. Training managers and supervisors about the areas of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability. Company managers have an additional responsibility to both their employees  more...

The Principles of Financial Management Financial management is a key tool in controlling and directing the resources of any business organization. Managers--not only financial professionals but also managers whose responsibilities are largely non-financial--can use this tool to generate and analyze the financial information that is essential to decision making in business. Understanding the principles of financial management helps all  more...

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace What makes someone a top performer in the world of work? If you think high IQ, advanced degrees, analytical skills, and technical expertise are the answer, it's time to think again. Experts now agree that Emotional Intelligence often determines who will climb the corporate ladder and who will be passed over. Exciting new research shows that, unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence can be developed and  more...

Difficult People in the Workplace Environment Do you grind your teeth in frustration each time you have to work closely with someone who drives you batty? Do you have to put up with difficult people at work on a regular basis? Has your physician told you that your blood pressure is at an all-time high? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, it's probably time for you to learn to deal with difficult people at the office. This  more...

Evaluation and Review So, is it success or failure? It's crucial that you take time to review your completed project and confirm the outcomes. What has been achieved, and what didn't go as planned? And how have you performed personally? Of course, success depends on your ability as an external consultant to continually develop in the role, increase your skills, and make overall improvements in your performance. This  more...

Brand Management Developing a Brand Strategy Brand Management: Developing a Brand Strategy gives you information on building, defending, and developing brand equity as well as introducing new brands. The program also explains the processes for developing secondary and sub-brands. Additionally, the program provides you with guidelines for building brand extensions and releasing a brand internationally. By applying the information in this  more...

Brand Management Integrated Marketing Brand Management: Integrated Marketing gives you information about integrated brands. The program provides you a process for integrating a brand throughout your company. Additionally, the program defines brand diver components and how these components can be used to communicate an integrated brand through the appropriate media. The program also provides you with guidelines and processes for  more...

Sales Skills Effectively Closing a Sale In Sales Skills: Effectively Closing a Sale, you will learn how to focus on clients' key issues when speaking to them, why product demonstrations are beneficial, and why it is important to speak with satisfied clients. You will also learn how to recognize buying signals, how to respond to resistance, and what to do if a sales meeting becomes uncomfortable. In addition, you will learn when to close  more...

Brand Management Branding on the Web Brand Management: Branding on the Web gives you information about branding on the Internet. The program provides you with processes for branding on the Internet, creating a secondary brand on the Internet, and how to introduce a brand on the Internet. Additionally, the program provides you with guidelines for each process as well as guidelines for developing effective Internet brand names. By  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Preparation Strategies Professional Selling Over the Phone: Preparation and Strategies offers the student guidelines for preparing the teleselling workspace and maximizing telesales calls. The program provides processes for preparing telesales scripts and managing telesales calls. In addition, the program offers the student examples of communication techniques, such as implementing components of an effective voice,  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Prospecting Professional Selling Over the Phone: Prospecting offers the student examples of sources for finding telesales prospects and information to leave on prospects' voice mail. The program provides a process for maintaining a positive attitude and identifies the components of the soft sell. In addition, the program offers the student guidelines for building and maintaining relationships with prospects.  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Closing a Sale Professional Selling Over the Phone: Closing a Sale offers the student examples of cross-selling techniques. The program provides processes for gaining feedback from customers, addressing rejection, resolving telesales objections, and closing a sale. In addition, the program offers the student guidelines for preparing to close sales with customers. Learn To  more...

Consulting Skills Building Consulting Relationships Consulting Skills: Building Consulting Relationships explains how to determine whether your organization could benefit from a consultant's services. It also teaches how to manage internal resistance to consultants, how to communicate effectively with consultants, and what to include in a legally binding consulting contract. Learn To Identify the steps to determine  more...

Strategic Management Developing a Successful Process Strategic Management: Developing a Successful Process offers the student an overview of the information required to identify the components that comprise an effective planning document and organize an appropriate strategic business plan. The student will learn the proper guidelines to get the plan accepted as well as the correct steps to implement, execute, and monitor the plan effectively.  more...

Managing Business Risk Financing Contingency Planning Managing Business Risk: Financing and Contingency Planning teaches learners how to identify the dimensions of risk financing and to identify the various categories of risk financing tools. Students will also learn about the major responsibilities of contract management and the importance of developing a business contingency plan. Learn To Identify the categories  more...

Windows NT 4 0 Administration Fundamentals - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a two part series which provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform post-installation and day-to-day administration tasks in a single-domain and multiple-domain Windows NT 4.0-based network. This series is intended to prepare the learner for Microsoft's self-administered exam 803 on Windows NT 4.0 Administration. L earn To:  more...

SAP R 3 3 0 Course Overview To fully exploit the functionality of R/3 3.0, business users need to be both confident and proficient in the use of all the main navigational and systems functionality of SAP. This course is essential study for users of all R/3 modules, regardless of the organization's business/industry classification. L earn To: Use R/3 to control the system, display information  more...

SAP R 3 Working with v3 0 Course Overview To fully exploit the functionality of R/3 3.0, business users need to be both confident and proficient in the use of all the main navigational features and systems functionality of SAP. This course is essential study for users of all R/3 modules, regardless of the organization a a s business activities. While confidence in the use of Windows applications is a prerequisite to  more...

Working with SAP R 3 v4 x Course Overview To fully exploit the functionality of R/3, business users need to be both confident and proficient in the use of all the main navigational features and system functionalities of SAP. This course is essential study for users of all R/3 modules, regardless of the organization's business activities. While confidence in the use of Windows applications is a prerequisite to using  more...

Oracle SQL Specifics Retrieving and Formatting Data Course Overview This course is the first in a two-part series on Oracle SQL Specifics that will teach participants how to use commands, functions, and operators supported by Oracle as extensions to standard SQL. Students will be introduced to the Oracle implementation of the relational database management system (RDBMS) and the object-relational database management system (ORDBMS). Users will  more...

Oracle SQL and SQL Plus Advanced SELECT Statements Course Overview This course is the first course in a two-part series which covers advanced SQL and SQL*Plus. This course introduces the learner to the advanced SELECT statements and the use of subqueries in Oracle Statements. In addition, this course explores the functions used in Oracle and covers the use of set operators to combine two or more queries. L earn To: Write  more...

Windows NT 4 0 User Fundamentals Course Overview This multimedia self-paced learning course will instruct you on working with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. The unique Skill Builder instruction uses text, voice, questioning, practice, quizzes and multiple study paths to create a learning environment that enhances your enjoyment and comprehension. Preassessment testing in the beginning of each unit will allow you to  more...

Excel 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills to use Microsoft Excel 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to format and print data in a worksheet; make worksheet calculations by using the advanced formulas and functions provided by Excel; manipulate data in a worksheet; create and edit workbooks for integrating  more...

Outlook 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course prepares IT Professionals to send messages to people inside and outside their organization, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain a contact list, and organize their activities with tasks, notes, and journal entries. L earn To: Arrange meetings and contacts. Record tasks, journal and notes entries. Integrate and customize Outlook 2000.  more...

Lotus Domino R5 System Admin Part 6 Advanced Internet Mail Routing Course Overview This is the sixth course in a ten part series for system administrators who are responsible for Domino server and Notes client. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to identify the basic messaging concepts related to the Domino mail system, set up SMTP routing and identify sample mail routing configurations; customize Domino mail system by setting up address  more...

Oracle 11i e-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers Part 1 This course provides an overview of the 11i e-Business Suite architecture, shared entities and basic integration, and Multi-Org for functional implementers. It also covers the fundamentals of system administration. The e-Business Essentials for Implementers course provides a foundation for any e-Business Suite Fundamentals course, and is a prerequisite for any functional implementer new to Oracle  more...

International Business Essentials The Global Business Environment International Business Essentials: The Global Business Environment gives students an overall view of how the global environment operates, how culture affects international business, and helps students become familiar with foreign exchange. The program covers various cultural orientations, teaches students how to apply foreign exchange rate equations, and offers cultural overviews of Africa, Asia,  more...

Access XP Fundamentals Course Overview This course presents the learner with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2002. This course guides the learner through the basics of Access databases and covers topics such as creating and modifying databases, and establishing relationships between tables. Learn To • Identify advantages of a relational database. • Identify the basics of a relational database.  more...

PowerPoint XP Curriculum Course Overview This curriculum presents the learner with the skills to both become proficient and master advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. Topics covered include the basics of PowerPoint, how to create and modify presentations, add graphics, presentation enhancements, how to insert charts and tables, import objects and make the final presentation as professional as possible. This  more...

PowerPoint XP Proficient User Course Overview This course presents the learner with the skills to become proficient at Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. This course guides the learner through the basics of PowerPoint presentations with the emphasis on learning by doing. Learners will be presented with topics such as creating and modifying presentations. The course will also cover adding graphics to presentations and preparing a  more...

PowerPoint XP Expert User Course Overview This course builds on the skills acquired in the PowerPoint 2002 Proficient User course (74041), and enables the learner to master advanced skills in PowerPoint. The course covers presentation enhancements, using and inserting charts and tables, importing objects and making the final presentation as professional as possible. Learn To • Modify a Slide Master. •  more...

Self Development Developing Rapport Through Communication Self-Development: Developing Rapport Through Communication offers the student an overview of the information required to develop communication fundamentals, enhance connections, and create impact with his or her language. The program details how to communicate effectively in writing, in one-to-one and one-to-many conversations, and through nonverbal cues. The program also details how to make a  more...

Windows XP Professional User Curriculum The Microsoft Windows XP Professional User Curriculum builds on the learner's existing knowledge of the Windows XP operating system by teaching the more skilled facets of XP's functionality and features. It builds from some basic assumptions about the learner's previous experience within the Windows environment (particularly with Windows XP) and it comprehensively guides the learner through the  more...

Windows XP Prof User Fundamentals This course presents the learner with the skills to become proficient at Microsoft Windows XP. It builds from some basic assumptions about the learner's previous experience within a Windows environment and it comprehensively guides the learner through the basics of using this latest version of Windows with the emphasis on learning by doing. Learn To: o Match Windows XP new features with their  more...

Windows XP Prof Advanced User This course builds on the learner's existing knowledge of the Windows XP operating system by teaching the more skilled facets of XP's functionality and features. It builds from some basic assumptions about the learner's previous experience within the Windows environment (particularly with Windows XP) and it comprehensively guides the learner through the more advanced uses of this latest version of  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration II This course begins by expanding on the distributed queuing techniques covered in IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I and in doing so covers clusters, SupportPacs, and Publish/Subscribe. Then, the learner is stepped through security features including distributed queuing security. Learn To To identify features of a WebSphere MQ cluster.  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I This course begins with WebSphere MQ installation and Queue Manager configuration. WebSphere MQ queues and commands are also introduced. The MQI is discussed in brief. Learners are stepped through triggering. Integrity, message persistence, and recovery are also covered. Distributed queue management is one of the major benefits of WebSphere MQ and this course covers the key concepts. Learn To  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I This course begins with WebSphere MQ installation and Queue Manager configuration. WebSphere MQ queues and commands are also introduced. The MQI is discussed in brief. Learners are stepped through triggering. Integrity, message persistence, and recovery are also covered. Distributed queue management is one of the major benefits of WebSphere MQ and this course covers the key concepts. Learn To  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration II This course begins by expanding on the distributed queuing techniques covered in IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I and in doing so covers clusters, SupportPacs, and Publish/Subscribe. Then, the learner is stepped through security features including distributed queuing security. Learn To To identify features of a WebSphere MQ cluster.  more...

WebSphere MQ Programming I This course begins with coverage of the MQ environment and then focuses on the major calls of the MQI. Learn To To identify features of WebSphere MQ messaging. To distinguish between queue and database resource managers. To differentiate between environments supported by WebSphere MQ.  more...

WebSphere MQ Programming I This course begins with coverage of the MQ environment and then focuses on the major calls of the MQI. Learn To To identify features of WebSphere MQ messaging. To distinguish between queue and database resource managers. To differentiate between environments supported by WebSphere MQ.  more...

WebSphere MQ Programming II This second course covers remote queuing, transaction support and triggering, MQI security, message groups and segmentation, and distribution lists. Coverage of the MQI is completed. Learn To To identify features of remote queuing. To differentiate between datagram, request, reply, and report message types. To  more...

WebSphere MQ Programming II This second course covers remote queuing, transaction support and triggering, MQI security, message groups and segmentation, and distribution lists. Coverage of the MQI is completed. Learn To To identify features of remote queuing. To differentiate between datagram, request, reply, and report message types. To  more...

Office XP - Planning Collaborative Solutions Curriculum The Microsoft Office XP - Planning Collaborative Solutions Curriculum presents the learner with a comprehensive introduction to SharePoint Team Services and the principal technologies within Office XP that facilitate sharing of line-of-business data. The curriculum begins with an introduction to SharePoint Team Services and Team Services site architecture. It covers administrative issues and user  more...

Office XP Collaborative Solutions Part 1 This is the first course in a two part series that presents the learner with a comprehensive introduction to SharePoint Team Services and the principal technologies within Office XP that facilitate sharing of line-of-business data. The course begins with an introduction to SharePoint Team Services and Team Services site architecture. It covers administrative issues and user roles, and then moves  more...

Office XP Collaborative Solutions Part 2 This is the second course in a two-part series that provides the learner with an introduction to Knowledge Management, and how SharePoint Portal Server facilitates this. Topics include, portal server's difference from team services, principal areas of data sharing within SharePoint Portal Server, data access and search mechanisms. Digital dashboards are covered in considerable detail of setup,  more...

CIW Enterprise Specialist Part 2 CORBA Servers Adv Features Security This is the second course in a five-part series that covers the building of CORBA servers, and advanced features such as Factory and callback objects, exceptions and DII, and CORBA security. The participant will learn how to use the IDL-to-Java compiler to generate server skeletons and how to implement CORBA objects using these skeletons. Server IDL skeletons, CORBA servers and naming services,  more...

Organizational Skills Time Management Develop the skills you need to manage your time effectively in Organizational Skills: Time Management. You will use various time management techniques to meet your own deadlines as well as help your employees meet theirs. Learn To Understand the importance of time management. Recognize the myths of time management.  more...

Creativity Innovation Increasing Personal Creativity Creativity and Innovation: Increasing Personal Creativity offers the student information required to mentally and physically prepare for creativity; incorporate innocence, intuition, and adventure into creative thinking; and use creativity to generate ideas and solve problems. The program describes exercises that can be used to prepare the mind and body for creative thinking and explains the most  more...

Business Etiquette Office Protocol Business Etiquette: Office Protocol offers students an overview of how to build relationships and conduct themselves professionally. The program details how to create a professional appearance, develop positive relationships with co-workers, and practice cubicle and office etiquette. In addition, the program teaches learners the appropriate use of the Internet at work, as well as how to handle  more...

Interviewing Skills Preparing for an Interview In Interviewing Skills - Preparing for an Interview, you will learn specific information and practices that will help you find and hire the right candidate for your team, including steps you can take to prepare for interviews and the types of questions you should ask when meeting with candidates. You will also learn about different types and uses of interviews, as well as special considerations  more...

Interviewing Skills Conducting an Interview In Interviewing Skills: Conducting an Interview, you will learn the various processes and techniques used to conduct interviews that result in successful hires. Specifically, it teaches students how to conduct an interview through the opening, information gathering, and closing stages, as well as how to address difficult interviews. In addition, students will learn how to evaluate candidates  more...

Interviewing Skills Laws Governing the Interview Process In Interviewing Skills: Laws Governing the Interview Process, you will focus on laws that govern the interviewing process. You will learn how to comply with laws regarding employee interviewing and selection, including those treating Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), pregnancy discrimination, disabilities, and immigration status. Finally, you will explore the provisions, guidelines, and terms  more...

Human Resource Law Family Medical Leave Act In Human Resource Law: Family and Medical Leave Act, you will learn the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and how to administer FMLA leave. You will learn which events qualify an employee for FMLA leave and the actions employers should avoid taking when protecting an employee's rights to FMLA leave. In addition, you will learn job restoration rules, how the FMLA is enforced,  more...

Business Problem Solving The Problem Solving Process In Business Problem Solving: The Problem-Solving Process, you will learn the three phases of the problem-solving process and how to complete each phase. The program also gives you several processes for generating solution options and a method for prioritizing problems. By applying the information in this program, you will be able to identify a problem's root causes, develop and implement an  more...

Goal Setting Goal Setting Tools for Managers In ''Goal Setting: Goal Setting Tools for Managers,'' you will learn how to guide employees and mentees through the goal-setting process. You will learn how to foster an enthusiastic and supportive environment for goal setting as well as how to motivate individuals to continually set new and challenging goals. Learn To Identify the criteria for meaningful  more...

Delegation The Delegation Process In "Delegation: The Delegation Process," you will learn to implement a delegation process developed around an easy to understand ABC model. By learning and using the model, learners can become much more effective delegators. Learn To To identify guidelines for prioritizing and grouping tasks To identify key issues to consider when  more...

Essentials of Management Creating a Positive Workplace In Essentials of Management: Creating a Positive Workplace, students learn techniques for encouraging positive behavior on the job, as well as the best methods for addressing negative attitudes. In addition, students learn how to apply guidelines for creating a fun atmosphere throughout their office, department, or division. Learn To Understand why positive  more...

Essentials of Management Maintaining a Productive Workplace In Essentials of Management: Maintaining a Productive Workforce, students learn various ways to improve a job process, to provide support to help employees stay productive, to offer employees feedback, and to apply strategies for improving productivity. In addition, managers learn how to help employees overcome three main productivity problems encountered in the workplace. Learn To  more...

Correcting Performance Problems Identifying Performance Problems In Correcting Performance Problems: Identifying Performance Problems, you will learn the different types of performance problems and how they affect an organization. You will also learn how to determine the severity of a performance problem, how to identify causes of performance problems, and how to approach employees who have performance problems. In addition, you will learn guidelines to follow  more...

Coaching Communicating with Employees In Coaching: Communicating with Employees, you will learn how to use appropriate language during a coaching session, recognize factors that can distort your message, and how to interpret your employees' nonverbal communication correctly. You will also learn how to ask the right questions during a coaching session, how to conduct effective face-to-face meetings, and the best approach to take when  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Anticipating Planning for Crises This course defines and examines what is meant by Organizational Crisis Management, noting the special need for crisis management in today a a s world. The vital importance to an organization of having a crisis management plan in place is emphasized. The course then covers planning for crises, for example, how to assess your organization's level of preparation and how to forecast potential  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Managing a Crisis This course focuses on management during and after a crisis. It starts by covering challenges presented by crises, the importance of crisis recognition, and immediate management strategies on sudden crisis outbreak. It then moves on to management of information, decision-making, and managing with regard to legal issues. The final section covers guidelines for managing specific crisis types, for  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Resolving Crises in Organizations This course underlines the vital importance of effective and controlled communications. Guidelines are presented on handling calls, controlling the communication flow, messages and audiences, and communicating in the crisis aftermath. The course looks at communication with non-media stakeholders, giving particular attention to employees. The final section covers communication with the media,  more...

Team Conflict Resolving Team Conflict Team Conflict: Resolving Team Conflict offers the student information for identifying, clarifying, and addressing team conflict. The program covers conflict resolution styles, identifies types of team conflict, and gives guidelines for resolving team conflict. Learn To Identify the effects of team conflict. Identify how  more...

Team Conflict Overcoming Conflict with Communication Team Conflict: Overcoming Conflict with Communication offers the student information for understanding and using communication to resolve conflict in a diverse team. The program covers the communication process, explains strategies for managing conflict, and lists guidelines for effective communication during team conflict. Learn To • List in order the  more...

Brand Management Fundamentals of Brand Management Brand Management: Fundamentals of Brand Management introduces students to essential brand information, including common branding terms, the importance of brand value, the characteristics of a good brand name and brand mark, and the responsibilities a brand manager should fulfill. The program also details the role brand management plays in the strategic marketing process, the steps of the consumer  more...

Brand Management Building Brand Equity Brand Management: Building Brand Equity explains how brand management affects other functions in an organization, how marketing mix components can help build brand equity, and how to position a brand effectively in the marketplace. The program also details the stages for developing brand equity, the benefits brand equity provides, and the importance of maintaining brand equity. Learn To  more...

Administrative Assistant Skills Understanding Basic Skills In Administrative Assistant Skills: Understanding Basic Skills, you will learn how to handle mail and telephone calls, file information, and plan business trips. You will also learn what office equipment you should know how to use and how to maintain your office supply needs. In addition, you will learn what to do when your supervisor gives you a message to disseminate, what business documents you  more...

Brand Management Managing Brand Equity Brand Management: Managing Brand Equity explains how to manage a brand name, measure brand equity, and manage a brand on a long-term basis. The program also details the steps for creating brand extensions, the techniques for measuring brand equity, and the options for reviving brand equity. Learn To Identify issues to consider when managing a brand name.  more...

Windows NT 4 0 Administration Fundamentals - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a two part series which provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform post-installation and day-to-day administration tasks in a single-domain and multiple-domain Windows NT 4.0-based network. This series is intended to prepare the learner for Microsoft's self-administered exam 803 on Windows NT 4.0 Administration. L earn To:  more...

MS Office 2003 New Features for Office Users This first course will give current users of Office an overview of the key new features and capabilities of Office 2003. In addition to a broad overview of new capabilities, it specifically focuses on the use of XML as a native file format in Word, Excel, and Access, as well as on the greatly enhanced Outlook interface. Learn To To identify features of the Reading  more...

Windows NT Server 4 0 Implementing Directory Services Course Overview This is the first course in a seven-part series intended for network support professionals working in a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 based enterprise environment. The series aims to enable these professionals to pass Microsoft's certification examination 70-68. This series enables participants to design, implement, and support the Windows NT Server network operating system  more...

Achieving Success Without Authority Focusing on Results Achieving Success Without Authority: Focusing on Results emphasizes the importance as well as the actions necessary to stay focused on achieving results. Each employee within an organization must maintain focus on achieving results and the importance it has to the organization. Employees must understand that even without authority they still have influence to the success of company goals.  more...

Business Etiquette Communicating in Today s Workplace Business Etiquette: Communicating in Today's Workplace offers the student an overview of how to use etiquette in daily communications and practice etiquette in meetings. The program details how to introduce people and become a good conversationalist. In addition, the program teaches the learner how to apply courtesy in telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Learn To Given a set  more...

Business Etiquette Business Functions Travel Business Etiquette: Business Functions and Travel offers the student an overview of etiquette guidelines for business functions and meals. The program details how to dine with proper manners and use formal table settings appropriately. In addition, the program teaches the learner how to be a courteous traveler and prepare for international business trips. Learn To Match the types of  more...

Advanced Business Comm Guidelines for Effective Comm In the Advanced Business Communication: Guidelines for Effective Communication, you will be introduced to the world of business communication in general and to areas that are fundamental to effective business communication today. You will learn about typical barriers to effective communication and guidelines for overcoming them. You will also learn about steps in the communication process, uses of  more...

Advanced Business Comm Business Writing for Results In the Advanced Business Communication: Business Writing for Results course, students will learn about writing reports, proposals, and case reports with the audience in mind. Students will cover how to effectively use visual support, including tables, graphs, drawings, and diagrams. In addition, students will learn about planning, preparing, and delivering business presentations and speeches.  more...

Advanced Business Comm Enhancing the Comm Message The Advanced Business Communications: Effective Business Communication course focuses on effective messages in letters and memos, intercultural communication, and communication with the media, and crisis communication. Students will cover the guidelines for writing effective messages. Students will learn about effective intercultural communication, how to deal with cultural diversity,  more...

Organizational Behavior Organizational Dynamics for Individuals Organizational Behavior: Organizational Dynamics for Individuals defines organizational behavior and identifies the variables and characteristics that influence an individual's behavior in the workplace. Learn To Identify OB dependent variables demonstrated by an employee. Identify types of power. Avoid  more...

Design for X DFX Successful organizations, in both the manufacturing and service sectors, are becoming more customer focused. New products and services to meet the existing and future needs of customers are being introduced. In the continued quest for superior products and services, there is a drive to reduce cycle time and times to market while reacting faster to market and technology changes. A number of  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Analyzing the Process Imagine the perfect cup of coffee--it tastes and smells great, it's served at exactly the right temperature, and, best of all, it satisfies you every time. Because it's perfect, you find yourself returning again and again to the cafe that sells it. The perfect cup of coffee--or the perfect product or service--is what Six Sigma is all about. To achieve Six Sigma, a product or service has to be 99.9  more...

Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials are considered any substance or compound that has a capability of producing adverse effects on the health and safety of humans. Every year thousands of workers get injured or killed because of fatal chemical or other toxic hazards. OSHA, EPA, DOT and other authorities have provided many rules and regulations in order to prevent hazards and perform safe operations at the  more...

Business Writing The Business Writing course is a high quality self-paced, e-learning program that can serve as an invaluable tool to any working professional or those seeking employment in today's marketplace. The Business Writing course can assist you with success in renewing licenses, acquiring certifications or resume writing for those preparing for a new profession. Our writing style identifies who we  more...

SowellEAC Online Enterprise Architect Certification Program ... a group or as an individual and can begin the program at any time. Class Size: Because the number of students taking the course at any one time is fluid, there is no set minimum or maximum number of students. The Student Project: Each student will participate in building an architecture, either as an individual or as a member of a group. The project architecture will evolve throughout  more...