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Administrative Professionals Common Administrative Support Tasks Administrative Professionals: Common Administrative Support Tasks When it comes to a typical day at the office for an administrative professional, each day's planned agenda can change on a whim. Whether it be unexpected meeting requests to juggle, a last-minute announcement the boss needs to communicate, or a sudden request from the boss that shifts priorities, the tasks performed in a  more...

Administrative Professionals Putting Your Best Foot Forward Administrative Professionals: Putting Your Best Foot Forward As an administrative professional, there are many skills and competencies you must master, ranging from organizational skills to technical aptitude. In order to be truly successful, though, you must also master other essential skills like the ability to gain the trust, respect, and admiration of your boss and colleagues. You must  more...

Screening Applicants for Interviewing Screening Applicants for Interviewing Finding the right person for the job takes a lot of work, and much of this work is done prior to the actual interview. Before you can even start looking for candidates, you need to create a description of the job you want to fill. How would you interview someone if you didn't know the responsibilities required for the job? A good job description, based  more...

Talent Management Acquiring Talent Talent Management: Acquiring Talent Attracting and selecting talented individuals is key to the success of any organization. Once you've defined what the 'right' talent is for your particular area, you need strategies and tactics for attracting, recruiting, and selecting talented people. Talented people are drawn to an organization for numerous reasons, including the organization's image or  more...

Talent Management Developing and Engaging Talent Talent Management: Developing and Engaging Talent Organizations depend on talented employees to help them achieve their goals. But without a talent management strategy focused on keeping these employees engaged, they may be sending out resumes rather than working to achieve those goals. Employee engagement and commitment are key success factors for any organization. This course describes how  more...

Directing Others Directing Others As a manager, your role is not only to supervise, but also to lead, develop, and direct your employees both individually and collectively to accomplish organizational goals. Understanding the essential responsibilities you have when directing others, and the practices you should employ in order to meet those responsibilities, will lead to you fulfilling your duties and  more...

Creating a Business Execution Culture Creating a Business Execution Culture In today's fast-paced, high tech world, change comes more rapidly than ever before. Businesses must be in a state of constant evolution and continuous improvement just to keep up. An organization's ability to execute is paramount to its survival. After all, how can a company be constantly evolving and improving if no one within the organization is  more...

Building Your Influence as a Leader Building Your Influence as a Leader Why is it so hard to get people to agree to a good idea? Why are some leaders constantly faced with challenges and objections? Reaching agreement as a leader does not mean you should manipulate or force people to accept your ideas and accomplish your objectives; there are ethical ways for leaders to successfully build influence. Leaders attempting to  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating Becoming a Manager: Leading and Communicating Employees want decisive leadership from their managers. Organizations, too, need their managers to be clear about their objectives, and how their teams can achieve them. As a new manager, it is important that you understand that leadership is about giving direction, but it is also crucial that you realize that it also involves trusting and  more...

Introduction to Auditing Introduction to Auditing Have you noticed that auditing is becoming an increasingly important business function? First and foremost, auditing is a way in which clients and businesses in a global marketplace are able to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency and reliable financial reports. This course will familiarize you with the basic terminologies, concepts, and approaches to performing a  more...

Introduction to External Auditing Introduction to External Auditing Do you know what external auditing is and why it's important? Do you know that external auditors are subject to some of the most stringent legal responsibilities of any profession? This course will introduce you to the terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques to promote effective and efficient auditing practices. You will also learn some of the  more...

Employment Management HRCI PHR Employment Management (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations, HRCI/PHR (Professional in Human Resources certification), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including legislation affecting employee and consumer rights, and matters of  more...

Developing Employees HRCI PHR Developing Employees (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the theories and applications of employee training and training program development. As a human resources professional, you are  more...

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

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

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

Nonstatistical Control Tools Maintaining Controls Nonstatistical Control Tools & Maintaining Controls ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, teams need to control the improved processes in order to sustain improvement gains. Process control includes applying tools to continuously monitor and maintain each improved process,  more...

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

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Forming an effective Six Sigma team for driving improvement projects throughout an organization is essential to Six Sigma success. Six Sigma teams are vital to improving an organization's existing quality to enhance bottom-line performance while reducing costs. The methods used to form and develop a Six Sigma team will have  more...

Elements of a Cohesive Team Elements of a Cohesive Team Three elements are always present in any effective, cohesive team: open communication, cooperation, and trust. Like the strands of a cord, these elements hold the team together and give it strength. Without these elements, team members will not participate fully in team activities and they won't find true satisfaction in their work. When trust and open  more...

Effective Team Communication Effective Team Communication Regardless of how talented the individual members of your team are, they can only get your team so far alone. To maximize their potential, teams rely on the participation, input, and opinions of all team members. Learning to speak up and encouraging others to open up are important to a team's success. Effective communication is the fuel that will keep your team  more...

Troubleshooting and Closing the Project Troubleshooting and Closing the Project The factors that can affect a project are numerous and often hard to pinpoint. Conducting meetings and using advanced tools, such as formulas and graphs, allow the project manager to properly define the health or status of the project. This course outlines how to conduct effective meetings and presents some troubleshooting tools that can be used during  more...

Cryogenic Safety Cryogenic Safety Cryogenic materials are commonly used in the workplace for a variety of purposes, such as refrigeration, medical applications, and rocket propulsion. Due to their extremely cold temperatures, cryogenic materials can be hazardous if handled and stored incorrectly. Any employees handling cryogenic materials must wear personal protective equipment. If employees are exposed to  more...

Compressed Gas Safety Compressed Gas Safety Many industrial and laboratory operations require the use of compressed gases for a variety of different operations. This course will establish the needed elements for an effective compressed gas safety program. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to: identify  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 4 Discover Word 2007: Level 4 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 3 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 2 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 1 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

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

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

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

Discover Excel 2007 Level 4 Discover Excel 2007: Level 4 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

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

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

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

Listening Essentials Improving Your Listening Skills Listening Essentials: Improving Your Listening Skills There are many factors and variables that influence the way we listen. Listening to understand and being able to truly identify what is being said to you is often easier said than done. Internal and external roadblocks can interfere with how we listen and interpret the information communicated to us. In this course, you'll discover how  more...

Listening Essentials The Basics of Listening Listening Essentials: The Basics of Listening Do you feel the need to better understand the basic meaning of a conversation, or a presentation given at the workplace? What about the need to identify what is being said to you in a more effective manner? Although relatively straightforward in theory, the process that transforms effective listening into successful communication requires great  more...

Culture and its Effect on Communication Culture and its Effect on Communication Effective communication is always a challenge, and when diverse cultures are introduced, good communication can become even more challenging. In today s global economy, understanding how context, style, beliefs, and value systems influence the way we communicate and decode others' messages is more important than ever. This course attempts to explain  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Aggressive People Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Aggressive People Aggressive people are arguably the most difficult type of people to work with. Hostile-aggressives are openly pushy and can easily intimidate people; passive-aggressives work behind the scenes with hidden agendas. No matter which type of aggressive behavior you have to deal with, aggressive co-workers can easily ruin your day  more...

Project Management Process Groups Project Management Process Groups PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Processes: a set of interrelated actions and activities performed to achieve a specified set of products, results, or services. Good processes, meaning those based on sound principles and proven practices, are project managers'  more...

Getting Results without Authority Building Relationships and Credibility Getting Results without Authority: Building Relationships and Credibility How can you get results if you don't have authority? Cultivating relationships and establishing credibility are necessary, because they allow you to influence others. If you have effective influencing skills, you'll be able to get what you need or want from others whether it's your boss, a peer, or someone in a  more...

Decision Making The Fundamentals Decision Making: The Fundamentals To emphasize the need of a formal decision-making process, C. Wright Mills, an American sociologist and author, once said, 'Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them and then  more...

Trade Secrets Trade Secrets A trade secret is information that is of proven economic value to its owner, is actively protected, and is not generally known to competitors. Trade secrets are important because they provide a competitive advantage to their owners and may be the only viable form of legal protection available. They are protected under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), in those states that  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace This course is designed to raise employee awareness about conflicts of interest in the workplace what constitutes a conflict of interest, how a conflict of interest can be avoided, and the appropriate action to take to ensure that a conflict of interest does not negatively impact the employer or the employee. An employee has a conflict of interest with  more...

Effective Interfunctional Relationships Effective Interfunctional Relationships Whom did you talk with at work this week? To accomplish your goals in today's workplace, you not only have to interact with personnel in other departments, you often have to coordinate or even rely on them. Tasks are fluid and flow across functional boundaries. The products or services your company offers require a cooperative effort to produce. But by  more...

Effective Intercultural Relationships Effective Intercultural Relationships In a shrinking world, businesses operate across borders, whether they are borders between neighborhoods or borders between countries. All of these bordered areas, large and small, represent differing cultures. Whether comfortable or abroad, chances are, your business deals with people of varying cultures on a daily basis. In today's expansive work  more...

Effective Intergender Relationships Effective Intergender Relationships Guess what. Men and women are different. Socially, the differences offer an attractive mystique. But in professional situations and in the workplace, the significant differences in male and female communication styles can cause problems. There is no denying that women and men vary significantly in their verbal inflections and tone, their body language, and  more...

Effective Relationships with Customers Effective Relationships with Customers It's time to disregard that old deferential model of short-term customer relations you're using. Why not replace it with a selection of long-term relational skills that work for you in the marketplace? Take control by picking the best customers and developing equal, trusting partnerships with them. When you limit your investment in your customer  more...

Effective Relationships with Business Partners Effective Relationships with Business Partners You have three options when you want to extend your base of business resources: Expand your company, acquire another company, or partner with a complimentary company. In many instances, partnering is the most advantageous choice. Creating an alliance confers the same kind of benefits as an acquisition--but with fewer risks and better definition.  more...

Business Writing Know Your Readers and Your Purpose Business Writing: Know Your Readers and Your Purpose To write effective and appropriate business messages, you need to know your readers. Are you addressing multiple readers or a single reader? How much knowledge do your readers have of your subject, and what issues concern them most? These are just some of the questions to consider before you start writing your message. Closely tied with  more...

Illegal Insider Trading Simulation Illegal Insider Trading Simulation You're a computer support specialist for GenTronic Labs, a publicly-traded, cutting-edge biotechnology company that has several promising new drugs in various stages of development. You own GenTronic Labs stock shares that you bought through an employee stock purchase plan. One day, your coworker and friend, Clay Lennon, tells you that in a few days, the  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness Simulation Workplace Diversity Awareness Simulation During this simulation, you will be employed as a human resources generalist for a growing environmental design firm. Though the company complies with all equal opportunity hiring practices and labor policies, it has failed to directly address the issues of diversity and inclusiveness within its corporate culture. With the company fast approaching a  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Essential Competencies Introduction to Business Analysis & Essential Competencies IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Often, and usually with the best intentions, organizations hastily overhaul processes or implement new systems in an effort to quickly fix or address a problem, only to discover that it wasn't the right solution after  more...

Using E-mail and Instant Messaging Effectively .... But how do you ensure that the messages you are sending are effective, acceptable, and will be taken seriously? The use of proper e-mail etiquette is the cornerstone for ensuring your message gets across quickly, appropriately, and concisely. This course covers the basic requirements for using e-mail to communicate effectively. Specifically, you will be introduced to tried-and-true guidelines  more...

Preparing a Business Case Preparing a Business Case Why put time and effort into preparing, writing, and presenting a business case for new projects? Why not just talk to the manager and get his approval for the project? The answers to these questions lie in the fact that organizational budgets for new projects are typically very tight and, as such, your project will be competing against other projects for funding.  more...

Writing a Business Case Writing a Business Case Which would you rather do: prepare a business case for your latest project or go to the dentist? Given the choice, many of us would tend to choose the latter. Whether you want to invest in product development or reinvent your business processes with new marketing channels, it is now more important than ever to have a business case that is carefully planned,  more...

Shaping the Direction of Customer Service in Your Organization Shaping the Direction of Customer Service in Your Organization There are several defining moments or moments of truth that can make or break every service transaction. To successfully navigate these moments of truth, it's important for service organizations and specifically customer service leaders to add value to a customer's experience by creating and implementing strong, clearly-defined  more...

The Customer Service Representative CSR The Customer Service Representative (CSR) HDI HDI Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative Certification Library It costs a business much more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an existing one. So it makes sense that a business must do everything it can to support and satisfy existing customers. Handling complaints effectively and efficiently can result  more...

Incident Management Interactions Incident Management Interactions ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam The ability to resolve a problem efficiently is critical for both you and your customers. But what happens when you have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of customers each contacting you with the same issue? While you may be able to resolve each  more...

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

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

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

DOT Drug and Alcohol Awareness DOT Drug and Alcohol Awareness Drug and alcohol abuse by employees is a common cause of workplace problems, such as accidents and ineffective work practices, in the US today. These problems can affect profits and expose companies to increased medical and insurance costs, and any related financial loss due to compensation. Several US laws have been enacted to combat drug and alcohol abuse in  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Cisco Unified Communication Manager Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Cisco Unified Communication Manager Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express provides call processing for Cisco Unified IP phones for small-office or branch-office environments. It enables the large portfolio of Cisco integrated services routers to deliver  more...

Using Different Coaching Styles Using Different Coaching Styles Every coachee has different needs, and an effective coach can identify those needs and tailor a coaching style to maximize results. Coaches typically use two general coaching styles directive and nondirective depending on their coachee's skill and motivation, as well as how far along they are in the coaching relationship. This course highlights the importance  more...

Facilitative Fundamentals Tools and Techniques Facilitative Fundamentals: Tools and Techniques You're heading into a room full of people coming at a problem from totally different perspectives. What techniques and tools will you use to create the synergy necessary to complete your mission? What do you need to get started? This second course in "The Successful Facilitator" series provides you with tips and techniques that will help you  more...

Facilitative Tools and Formats Offering Options Facilitative Tools and Formats: Offering Options Looking for some alternatives to the standard work group format? Need to take a different approach to getting a problem resolved? Want to hold a meeting and no one's in the office? If any of these situations sound familiar, this course will provide you with some choices to meet your needs. In this course, you will explore alternatives to the  more...

Hot Work Permits Hot Work Permits Hot work can be defined as any operation such as brazing, cutting, welding, grinding, soldering, or torching that can cause sparks or flames. While such work is necessary, the hazards associated can be minimized through an effective hot work permit program. This 30-minute course provides an overview of an OSHA-compliant hot work permit program, including the permit process,  more...

Getting on the Right Track Getting on the Right Track Is your career on automatic pilot? When was the last time you took a look around to see if the direction in which you are heading is really what you want? It's important to take time out to reflect on your current situation to ensure that you're still on the right path and that the current path is the best one for you. This course identifies tips for successfully  more...

Negotiation Essentials Planning for Negotiation Negotiation Essentials: Planning for Negotiation It's true that negotiating can sometimes seem a daunting task. But if you're properly prepared, you'll likely reach an outcome that benefits both you and the other party without too much stress. If you've ever gone into a negotiation without preparing, it's likely that you were reactive and unfocused, and you may have ended up with a less than  more...

Avoiding Time Stealers Avoiding Time Stealers Time is a precious, non-renewable resource how effectively you use it will determine success in both your career and personal life. The greatest squanders of this valuable commodity are time stealers that multitude of annoyances, trivial tasks, and administrative duties that can easily consume your days. Moreover, you may find that some of your own behaviors affect how  more...

Planning Your Field Sales Approach Planning Your Field Sales Approach What factors mark the difference between mediocre and great field sales performance? One characteristic of highly effective field sales representatives is their ability to efficiently plan their sales approach for both existing customers and prospects, as well as managing their time and territories effectively. Planning Your Field Sales Approach provides  more...

Building a Winning Sales Team Building a Winning Sales Team Championship teams win titles because they are comprised of members who are talented athletes possessing the right combination of skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to go out and win. The members of a winning sales team must also have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to be successful. As a sales manager, how do you build an effective sales team? This  more...

Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints Simulation Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints: Simulation You're the general manager of a corporately owned branch of Pennywise Rental Car, one of the largest car rental companies in the world. The company has provided you with workplace harassment training for managers. All of the employees at this particular Pennywise location report to you. When one of the rental agents, Violet Pham, comes to  more...

Dealing With Sexual Harassment Simulation Dealing With Sexual Harassment : Simulation You're a junior underwriter at HWCK Insurance Company. The company has over 20,000 employees, and you began working there just ten months ago. Sexual harassment training was an element of your new employee orientation. Your boss, the life underwriting manager, has always been nice to you, but lately has begun complimenting your appearance in ways  more...

Effective Hiring Interviewing Simulation ...s of questioning, and established criteria for evaluation are effective tools in determining the best candidate for the job. The Effective Hiring and Interviewing Simulation serves to test the participant's ability to prepare and conduct an effective interview, handle manipulative candidates, and evaluate applicants. The Effective Hiring and Interviewing Simulation comprises five scenarios and  more...

Measurement Assessment and Metrics Measurement: Assessment and Metrics ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Were you ever in a situation where you started a new project and weren't sure of its effectiveness? Is your new process trending toward success or failure? These are questions that should be on the mind of every manager. An effective manager is  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out," says famous motivator and author, Stephen R. Covey. Six Sigma needs both effective leadership and management to deliver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts,  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned Project Organization, Planning & Risk (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation An effective project management methodology requires a foundation of core themes that allow Project Managers, Project Boards and project team members to organize and control the project management process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The  more...

Giving Feedback Giving Feedback The performance of any organization depends upon the performance of every individual. Giving feedback is a necessary skill and can involve anyone in an organization, whether it is manager-to-report, peer-to-peer, or report-to-manager. There are generally two types of feedback: positive feedback for reinforcing positive behavior, and corrective feedback for correcting negative  more...

Customer-Focused Management Customer-Focused Management ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, is reputed to have said, "There is only one boss the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down simply by spending his money somewhere else." Effective quality management processes focus on the  more...

Using Flash CS4 Libraries Text Components Using Flash CS4 Libraries, Text & Components Adobe In the world of digital design, it is common knowledge that interactive and engaging applications require attractive graphics, but there is also a need for the often-neglected supporting character in Flash applications - the text. The effective and balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe  more...

Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee With the trend toward telecommuting on the rise in many sectors, employees are faced with the growing challenges of working and communicating in virtual offices. Virtual offices can span countries and continents, and effective communication skills are not only important, but are the very key to telecommuters' success and their ability to move  more...

Creating Sustaining a Customer-Focused Organization Creating & Sustaining a Customer-Focused Organization To create a customer-focused organization, you need an in-depth understanding of what types of customer-focused tools and solutions are available. And you must know the level of customer focus that you're seeking to achieve. As a manager, you also need to know how to select the most appropriate implementation strategy that aligns with  more...

Essential Skills for Admin Support Professionals--Simulation Essential Skills for Admin Support Professionals--Simulation The role of the administrative support professional today reaches far beyond the dated cliche of the secretary answering phones and filing documents. Effective administrative support professionals require an extensive array of skills, including communication, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution  more...

Selecting Suppliers Administering Contracts Selecting Suppliers & Administering Contracts One of the most important steps in the purchasing process is to select the supplier that best meets your organization's purchase needs. To help with this part of the process, organizations develop supplier evaluation criteria and use tools designed to conduct a comprehensive and objective evaluation of suppliers. Once the supplier is chosen, the  more...

Operations Supply Chain Management Operations & Supply Chain Management The supply chain is a network of operations running across an organization, which are needed to design, make, deliver, and service products or services for customers. Production, inventory, location, transportation, and information are performance drivers that can be managed to produce the capabilities for a given supply chain. As a part of their overall  more...

Reducing Waste Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean Reducing Waste & Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean Eliminating waste is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any organization. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a product or service. The seven wastes originated in Japan, where waste is known as muda. Seven types of waste were originally identified by Toyota's Chief Engineer Taiichi Ohno.  more...

Incident Management Response Introduction Resources Incident Management & Response: Introduction & Resources ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® Managing incidents, and the response that is put forward by an organization falls directly under the duties of a CISM. Organizations must have a plan in place, and must know the steps they will take to deal with incidents when they occur. This  more...

Administrative Professionals Representing Your Boss Administrative Professionals: Representing Your Boss As an administrative support professional, every interaction you have with others leaves an impression of not only yourself but of your boss. The ability to represent your boss in a positive and professional light is essential to both your own and your boss's success. This course covers the skills you need to be successful as an  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...

Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640) Windows Server 2008 introduces many new enhancements to the already popular certificate management service. This course covers Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008, which can be used to employ cost effective  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 EIGRP Authentication Advanced Feature Implementation Cisco Route 1.0: EIGRP Authentication & Advanced Feature Implementation Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Security is an important part of any network and should be extended to the routing protocol by implementing neighbor authentication. Without this authentication, unauthorized or deliberately malicious routing updates can  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Routing Services for Converged Networks Cisco Route 1.0: Routing Services for Converged Networks Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 The convergence of voice, video, and data has not only changed the conceptual network models but has also affected the way that networks support services and applications. Planning routing services to support requirements requires an  more...

Patch Mgmt Securing Monitoring Servers in Win Server 2008 Patch Mgmt. & Securing & Monitoring Servers in Win Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Developing an effective patch management strategy is critical in situations where there are many different operating systems with varying update requirements. This, along with monitoring the security and performance of business-critical  more...

The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview Version 1 The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview: Version 1 The Consumer Electronics industry is made up of companies from around the world that manufacture electronic audio and video equipment for individual consumers and businesses. In this fast-moving industry, where some products are lucky to have a shelf life of more than a year, companies need to be able to adapt quickly. In addition, they  more...

Preparing to Interview Preparing to Interview Conducting effective interviews is as much an art as it is a science. You need to use your instinct and discernment, but solid preparation is equally important. Preparing properly helps you evaluate candidates accurately and fairly, helps to create a positive impression, and shows that you are professional. It can also help you avoid common errors such as talking too  more...

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

Managing High Performers Managing High Performers Are you paying enough attention to your high performance employees, the people who really help drive your organization? To assume that they don't need your ongoing support because they seem self-sufficient can be a costly mistake. If you don't give them the attention they need and deserve, they may take their energy elsewhere. The key is to keep them engaged and  more...

Managing New Managers Managing New Managers People are the most important part of any organization. Developing tomorrow's organizational leaders requires a continuous commitment by managers and HR professionals to prepare new managers to grow into leadership roles. New managers must be properly oriented and trained when moving to their new positions. But training is an ongoing process, and mentoring is one key  more...

Public Speaking Strategies Preparing Effective Speeches Public Speaking Strategies: Preparing Effective Speeches The phrase natural born speaker is misleading. While some people are more outgoing and conversational, a well-delivered speech is far from being spontaneous or natural. In fact, effective public speaking requires significant planning and preparation. Like cooking, driving, or playing a sport, it's a learnable skill. This course teaches  more...

Public Speaking Strategies Confident Public Speaking Public Speaking Strategies: Confident Public Speaking Effective speech delivery is crucial to public speaking, as it allows you to showcase your work and communicate with confidence. No matter how much time you've spent perfecting your message, no one will hear it if you are unable to engage your audience, handle on-the-spot challenges, and avoid being disrupted by nerves. This course looks  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Conducting an Internal Analysis Competitive Marketing Strategies: Conducting an Internal Analysis When developing competitive marketing strategies, one of the most important steps is carrying out effective research and analysis. As well as assessing the external competitive environment, you need to look inward. In other words, you need to assess your organizational capabilities - what unique skills and resources does your  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Analyzing Competitors Competitive Marketing Strategies: Analyzing Competitors To formulate successful competitive marketing strategies for your organization, you need to understand your competitors. Who are your key rivals and what drives their marketing decisions? What do they do well and where do they miss the mark? Gathering and analyzing this kind of information is the starting point for developing effective  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...

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

Dealing With Conflict Dealing With Conflict Successful teams are characterized by having a clear direction, trust among team members, effective communication, and the ability to quickly resolve conflict. In the early stages of team development, leaders must set up structures and processes that support the development of these team characteristics. Effective leadership is particularly required during the Storming  more...

Fundamentals of Organizations - Groups Fundamentals of Organizations - Groups Groups are a key component in any organization, so knowing how they function best is vital when trying to understand organizational behavior. Working in groups has key advantages for organizations, such as fostering creativity, pooling skills, and improving decision-making and performance. But groups aren't always effective, so it's important to  more...

Customer-Focused Interaction Customer-Focused Interaction Having positive interactions with your customers is one of the most effective ways to ensure you're providing excellent customer service. However, customers expectations have evolved over time, and so too have customer service strategies. Many organizations are improving their customer relationships and customer satisfaction levels by moving beyond traditional  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Collaborating with Groove and Communicator Microsoft Office 2007: Collaborating with Groove and Communicator Microsoft Collaboration is at the heart of effective teamwork. When operating in traditional work structures, with all team members in one office location having regular face-to-face meetings, this collaboration was relatively easy. But work environments have changed. Offices are no longer confined to a room or a building and  more...

Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Methodology Tools Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning Methodology & Tools Oracle Oracle Database 11g provides a variety of tools that can be used for performance tuning in an Oracle database environment. These tools can be used to diagnose and tune common SQL-related and instance-related problems as well as proactively tune an Oracle database. One such tool, Enterprise Manager, can be used to monitor an  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...

Introduction to Sales Introduction to Sales Sales is arguably the most important function in any business, yet it's one of the most difficult areas to master and manage successfully. There are several common questions people ask about sales. What is the difference between sales and marketing? Why do consumers and organizations buy, and what drives their purchase decisions? What are the key competencies required  more...

Strategic Sales Planning Strategic Sales Planning Who are your target customers? What value propositions are you offering them and why? How do you plan effectively in order to maximize revenues and develop strong customer relationships? The use of strategic sales planning is one way to answer these important questions. Defining and developing an effective sales strategy is an essential part of any sales function and  more...

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

Using Flash CS5 Libraries Text Components Using Flash CS5 Libraries, Text & Components Adobe In the world of digital design, it is common knowledge that interactive and engaging applications require attractive graphics, but there is also a need for the often-neglected supporting character in Flash applications - the text. The effective and balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe  more...

Succeeding in the American Workplace Succeeding in the American Workplace Efficiency, achievement, and action are important workplace values in the United States. And being successful in an American workplace can depend on how well you adopt practices that reflect these values. For example, do you actively look for ways to make things better in your organization? Do you know how to conduct meetings efficiently? Are you able to  more...

Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals Preparing to Negotiate Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals: Preparing to Negotiate Effective sales negotiation skills are essential for any successful sales professional. However, being able to maximize the value of your proposal for both you and your customer isn't an easy task. This course provides direction on how to use a strategic negotiation process to strike effective, long-lasting, and profitable  more...

Preparing for Effective Business Meetings Preparing for Effective Business Meetings Whatever their format, efficient meetings are those that not only accomplish tasks but progress in a way that makes the best use of participants' time. Because meetings are one of the most expensive modes of communication in today's organizations, it's critical that you optimize the time you spend in them. Running an effective meeting starts with  more...

Evaluating Supplier Performance Managing Supplier Relationships Evaluating Supplier Performance & Managing Supplier Relationships Evaluating the performance of your suppliers and maintaining mutually fulfilling relationships with them are essential activities in supplier relationship management. There are many types of supplier-related problems that you may have to deal with, and effective purchasing personnel use key performance criteria to analyze and  more...

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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...

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eMarketing 1.1 eMarketing Association`s complete basic e-marketing course. 5 Lessons covering the basics of eMarketing. Each lesson is sent via e-mail and Internet link over a four week period. At the completion of the 5 Lessons there is a final exam administered via e-mail. Students Passing the final exam are given a personalized certificate of completion from the e-Marketing Association.eMarketing Business  more...

Effective Business Presentations Using Flash This comprehensive, interactive, instructor-led 10 lesson course is designed for beginning level Flash users who wish to apply the power of Flash to business presentations, product demonstrations and other business-oriented marketing concepts. This course is designed for beginner level Flash users who wish to apply the power of Flash to business presentations and product demonstrations. Even if  more...

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Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training Our MT Program is a complete and comprehensive online medical transcription course that takes 6 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included with the exception of a medical dictionary (required for the course), including foot pedal and its software to operate it (to do the dictation). Please Print Out And Read This Information Carefully Our Medical  more...

Writing User Guides Designed for people who want to focus on writing effective user (how-to) guides. Designed for people who want to enter the technical writing field, this course focuses on writing effective user (how-to) guides and gives an introduction to the job of a user guide writer. Whether writing for the users of a company?s computer system, for cashiers who need to know how to use a scanner, or for owners  more...

Creating Outstanding Online Help: A Self-Directed Study (Software Industry) This course is for you if you have some experience as a Technical Writer (but not much creating online help)and are looking to enhance your skill set. This course demonstrates - through self-directed study - the initial process of creating effective online help by starting with a solid outline. The major assignment is to create a detailed online help system outline and submit a mini-essay about  more...

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How To Master Business Writing This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting. They`ll learn how to prepare for a writing task, and about strategies and skills for effective word choice, sentence building, and paragraph design. How To Master Business Writing This course provides students with a review of the skills needed to write effective letters, memos, minutes,  more...

Soft Skills Using MS Office Applications This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 2000 in order to teach the students presentation, business writing, and time management skills. Students will learn the basic elements for each of these courses, and will be provided with a foundation on which to build their skills. This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 2000 in order to teach the students presentation,  more...

Closing the Sale Course description -- Many potentially effective sales people are unable to complete the only element of a sale that results in incomea closing. This course examines the issues related to preparing and setting the stage for a commitment to buy, looks at some of the reasons that this is such a tough step for many aspiring sales professionals, and gives techniques and methods for making sure it  more...

Creating an Effective Sales Team Course description -- Leadership is the most important element of a sales forcea ™s success, and it has some unique challenges. In this course, a sales force leader will learn how to get a sales team organized, motivated, and focused on results. There are suggestions and tools for creating a cohesive team, developing a high level of commitment to goals, and coaching sales professionals for  more...

How To Master Communications Course description -- Communication skills are vital to an organization`s effectiveness. The How to Master Communications bundle builds on the basics of effective communication and shows how to apply sound communication skills to a variety of interpersonal and leadership situations, such as intervening in conflict and providing feedback. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED -  more...

How To Master Customer Service Course description -- Customer service personnel are the frontline in making your customers happy and developing your reputation as a quality company. The How to Master Customer Service bundle addresses three vital aspects of customer servicea developing a customer-oriented culture, using effective telephone skills for quality customer service, and dealing with those occasional, but very  more...

How To Master Performance Management Course description -- Managing employee performance is the single greatest challenge facing supervisors and other leaders in today's competitive and fast-paced organizations. Learn how to maximize the contributions of each employee by setting effective goals, monitoring accomplishments, recognizing achievements, and disciplining or redirecting those who are not meeting performance requirements.  more...

How To Master Personal And Family Course description -- It wasn't so long ago that companies expected employees to give their all to the job and sacrifice their lives in order to get ahead. Now most organizations understand that employees are whole people who show up for work each day, people who want to be effective not just on the job, but in their personal lives as well. This bundle helps employees deal with some of the thorny  more...

How To Master Team Building Course description -- Meeting business objectives and maximizing resources requires effective teamwork, and this bundle will build the basic competencies that will ensure your teams are organized, goal-oriented, and customer-focused. Together they provide a toolkit of effective techniques and strategies for building high-performing teams in any function or discipline. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET  more...

Leading Effective Meetings Course description -- Meetings, meetings, meetings. You cana ™t live with them and you cana ™t live without them. Make sure that the meetings you lead are organized, focused, and productive. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training.  more...

Managing Projects Course description -- The Strategies and Tips in this course will take you through the steps of managing a project, from defining the requirements to managing the implementation. You will be given tools and methods for organizing the project activities, focusing on customer needs, and leading the project team to successful completion. There are suggestions for resolving plan and budget conflicts,  more...

Negotiating for the Sales Professional Course description -- An effective sales professional knows how to meet customer needs while assuring reasonable terms and profit for his or her own company. This course has techniques for identifying customer expectations and determining how to meet them in a way that both parties are satisfied by the results. There are checklists and discussion guidelines to help a sales professional master this  more...

Recognizing Employee Performance Course description -- Motivated employees don ™t just happen they are the result of effective leadership. You will learn how to lay the groundwork for successfully recognizing employee performance, and find out how to identify the recognition methods that your organization offers. There are suggestions for powerful non-monetary rewards and ideas on how to use the job as a way to recognize  more...

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

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

The Internet - Applying the Basics to your Business Conducting business research through the Internet Module 1. Introduction to the Internet In this module, the basics of starting out on the Internet are explained,especially for those participants who have never used a computer before. It is user friendly and in easy to understand language, so it is not confusing to the participants. The basic language of what the Internet is, what are search  more...

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Brilliant Business Writing and Communication This course helps business professionals write with confidence and precision while learning the principles of effective communication with their own writing coach. What does a business letter say about your company? What does a memo say about you? Countless business professionals are not trained writers, yet they`re expected to write every day, producing letters, proposals, and e-mail messages  more...

Learn How To Write Effective Persuasive Written Communication Perfect short course for those seeking to persuasively communicate with their audience through written communication. The main objective of this course is to equip you with a proven method and persuasive writing technique. This course is designed specifically for anyone who wants to get the "target audience" to take action or shift their opinion or point of view. Since no one can be expected to  more...

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

Basics of Effective Selling Course description -- Selling is a complex and sophisticated process, but successful sales begin and end with the basic essentials. This course includes an overview of the selling process, and provides worksheets and checklists to take you from contact list through sales call and on to follow-up and referrals. There are tools for identifying the features and benefits of your product and service,  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...

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Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) This course provides training as required by OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Standard (29CFR 1910.147). Material covered in the course includes a thorough review of the Standard, its applications and limitations and major compliance requirements including training, assistance in identifying responsible staff, and preparation and organization of an equipment inventory, You will  more...

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Java 2 -- Advanced Java This course contains 4 units: Garbage Collection, Java Security, Internationalization, JavaBeans Technology. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these advanced features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit explains the process of garbage collection. It describes the gc( ) and finalize( ) methods in Java and the code used to make  more...

Developing Curriculum for Online Programs This course outlines success strategies for the development of an online program. Instructional design guidelines are also presented. Developing Curriculum for Online Programs? is a seven day online course. It will help you explore special requirements and the tools needed for effective online curriculum development. This course is offered by a State Accredited University and offers State Board  more...

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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...

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...

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...

Microsoft Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development Training Course This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). QuickCert's MCTS 70-504 Course, TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development teaches students the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development environment and how to use the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to create a Web application that delivers dynamic  more...

Effective Management Principles Within the Law Effective management is vital to a successful company. Too often, individuals who have excelled in a company due to a specific skills set are promoted to managerial positions before having adequate management training or any at all. Managing within the Law Effective management is vital to a successful company. Too often, individuals who have excelled in a company due to a specific skills set are  more...

Hazardous Waste Manifest Update This short course provides updated information on the recent changes to the Hazardous Waste Manifest. The course has been designed to cover the changes to the manifest requirements as well as how comply with the off-site shipment of hazardous waste. On March 4, 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Final Hazardous Waste Manifest System Rule, which becomes effective on  more...

Hotel Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Hotel Certificate Program provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective travel professional in a hotel. This includes instruction in hotel products, sales and customer service and ground transportation. The Hotel Certificate Program consists of four individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interacation through email  more...

Leadership and Teamwork Leadership And Teamwork Leadership & Teamwork introduces novice leaders and managers to the leadership styles and management approaches that are effective in today? s working environment. It helps them assess their leadership qualities, strengths and weaknesses, and understand how teams work, interact and grow so they can manage their team from co-existence to collaboration, from inception to  more...

Learn How to Write Persuasive Web-Based Text The main objective of this course is to equip you with a proven method and persuasive writing technique. This course is specific to web-writing and is unique. It is designed specifically for content developers and practitioners who want to get the "target audience" to take action or shift their opinion or point of view. Since no one can be expected to change their mind or take action if they are  more...

Legal Transcription Training This unique and totally on-line program teaches you to do legal assistant, transcription and legal secretarial work. Many opportunities exist to specialize in various types of law, real estate, criminal, family, personal injury, business, etc. The course was designed by a recognized leader in development of training materials. This course offers a Certificate of Completion allowing you to sit for  more...

Management & Leadership Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Training Program This course will teach you how to effectively and efficiently implement a system of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for your organization. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skill of continually improving quality is vitally important to an organization's longevity and success. Whether you are in the service or production business, this course provides a proactive method of  more...

Management & Leadership Decision Support Systems Training Program This course will teach you how to effectively and efficiently implement a system of management and leadership Decision Support and decision making. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skill of decision making is vitally important to an organization's longevity and success. This course provides a proactive method of effective and efficient decision making. The decision making process  more...

Monitor And Manage Performance This course will equip you with effective techniques for monitoring performance and helping people realize their potential. And it will help you build a team of skilled and capable people who are focused on success. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to. Student is given 90 day access. Monitor And Manage Performance This course will equip you with effective techniques for  more...

Negotiate Profitable Real Estate Deals--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- More times than not, success in real estate begins -- or ends -- at the negotiating table. The secret to successful negotiation is careful preparation and communication. This course will teach you proven tactics and methods for all types of real estate negotiations and prepare you to leave the table with success assured. Students may complete this course within a reasonable  more...

Negotiate Profitable Real Estate Deals--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- More times than not, success in real estate begins -- or ends -- at the negotiating table. The secret to successful negotiation is careful preparation and communication. This course will teach you proven tactics and methods for all types of real estate negotiations and prepare you to leave the table with success assured.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period  more...

Oracle 10g OCA The demand for Oracle technical professionals is growing fast. Experienced or new to the profession you need to know what skills make you more attractive to employers. You will have 1 year access to this course but can complete it as quickly as you like to. Oracle 10g OCA The demand for Oracle technical professionals is growing fast. Experienced or new to the profession you need to know what  more...

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

Project Management Concepts and Strategies This series provides a detailed examination of project management concepts and strategies. It discusses the seven components of a management system and the five phases of the project life cycle, and looks at factors that affect cost and quality. You may complete this course within a time span of your choosing. We recommend study commence and be completed within 90 days or less. The course may be  more...

Recruiting & Hiring Training & Certification Program Learn the basics of recruiting and hiring, as well as earn a "Fundamentals Of Recruiting & Hiring" certificate. This self-paced course qualifies for 4 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Our Recruiting & Hiring Training & Certification Program provides details on the steps necessary to legally and effectively recruit and  more...

Success Strategies Training Program for Management & Leadership This course will teach you how to effectively and efficiently implement a system of Management & Leadership Success Strategies for your organization. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skill of successful managers and leaders is vitally important to an organization`s longevity and success. Whether you are in the service or production business, this course provides a proactive method  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 - 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...

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...

Tour Operator Certificate - Instructor Led The Travel Agent Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective tour operator. This includes instruction in the ground transportation, air reservations, tour products, sales and customer service and air fares. The Tour Operator Certificate Program consists of seven individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor  more...

Travel Agent Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Travel Agent Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective travel professional. This includes instruction in the Sabre Computer Reservation Systems, travel reservations, fares and tickets, leisure travel products, destination geography and travel sales and customer service. The Travel Agent Certificate Program consists of twelve individual courses (see course  more...

Write for Business with Companion CD Write for Business, an award-winning business writing and communication handbook for professionals in every business field, helps promote effective written and oral communication skills. *Shipping and handling outside the continental United States (Alaska, Hawaii) is extra. For more information contact * Write for Business, an award-winning business writing and communication resource for  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...

Leadership and Teamwork ...s to the leadership styles and management approaches that are effective in today ™s working environment. It helps them assess their leadership qualities, strengths and weaknesses, and understand how teams work, interact and grow so they can manage their team from co-existence to collaboration, from inception to high performance. This course may be completed as quickly as you care to do  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The MCTS 70-536 course teaches students how to develop applications that use system types and collections, how to implement service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application, embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-561: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Training Course This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The MCTS 70-562 course, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Development teaches web and application developers the knowledge and skills to access and modify data using ADO.NET 3.5. Students will learn how to connect to data sources, selecting, querying and modifying data,  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-562: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The MCTS 70-562 course, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development teaches introductory-level web developers the fundamentals of Web application development and best practices for Microsoft Web development technologies, including ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX Extensions and  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-620: MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring Certification Training Course The MCTS 70-620 training course TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring teaches students how to install, upgrade and configure the Windows Vista operating system as well as how to support end-users with network connectivity, security, application installation, and compatibility issues and logon problems that include account issues and password resets. This course can be completed within a short  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Certification Training Course This course, MCTS 70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring training course teaches students to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, to configure identity and access solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.This course  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Certification Training Course The MCTS 70-643 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuring training course teaches students to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot an Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Web Server in Windows Server 2008, to migrate and deploy Windows Server 2008, and to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services (TS) environment. Upon completing the 70-643  more...

Increase Productivity in 60 Minutes or Less The Increase Productivity in 60 Minutes or Less Library is a structured program focusing on three areas: Productivity with E-mail, Effective Time Management, and Efficient Meetings. This program works towards increasing productivity and efficiency throughout the workplace in just 60 minutes or less! As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year access to this course.  more...

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

Effective Communication in the Workplace This course gives an overview of verbal and nonverbal communication at work. You will learn about how communication works, how it can break down, and how you can improve the likelihood that you can be more effective in your interactions at work. A key aspect of this course is the use of interactive exercises that involve learning more about active listening and explaining yourself effectively at  more...

Recognizing a Leader Do you feel that your people can't get along without you? If you're not available, do your people lack direction and therefore, productivity suffers? If you feel that you've been overmanaging and underleading, this course is for you. There is a strong difference between activities and roles of effective managers and those of successful leaders. You'll discover what some of those key differences  more...

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

Managing as Project Champion Albert Einstein said, "The bitter and the sweet come from the outside, the hard from within, from one's own efforts." Are you a person who can drive a project on the outside, and hold yourself responsible from within? Can you be the force, the influence, and the point person who holds the keys to ultimate success? That's what it takes to be a project champion. This is not a course about the  more...

A Primer for Ensuring Accountability "You are either part of the solution or part of the problem." That assertion from Eldridge Cleaver is a perspective that you must impart to each and every employee you supervise. There are many effective ways to get them to see this valuable viewpoint. And that's what you'll learn in this course. As a manager you are on the line when things go wrong. This course is designed to enhance your ability  more...

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

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

Interviewing Effectively The employment interview is at the heart of the recruitment process for most organizations, and successful interviews don't just happen. They are the result of careful planning and preparation. Interviews are time consuming, and although you will not want to skimp on them, you have to use the available time as efficiently as possible. This course shows you how to screen and manage the interview  more...

The Health Care Industry Overview Version 2 There is growing evidence that the current health systems around the world will be unsustainable if they go unchanged over the coming years. The health care industry is under constant pressure to streamline operations and cut extraneous spending, while providing quality, safe, and cost-effective care to its patients. In addition, operating in a highly regulated environment, industry players need  more...

Delivering 360-Degree Performance Feedback Are you familiar with how to give 360-degree performance feedback? Do you know how to make 360-degree feedback meaningful? The effective delivery of 360-degree performance feedback can make or break your performance review program. You can ensure that performance feedback is effective when you, or your company, use good interviewing techniques, conduct an effective performance interview, and  more...

Assessing Performance Continuously This course shows you how to make performance appraisal a continuous process. The first stage of continuous performance assessment is planning. Appraisal must be linked to performance goals that matter, and these goals need to encompass both the organization and the individual before a performance plan can be agreed on by appraiser and appraisee. Even with conventional roles and relationships  more...

Performance Reviews Appraisal interviews are the culmination of the ongoing performance appraisal process. The first part of this process begins with modeling an effective performance discussion. Then, when a manager actually knows what he is aiming for, he can use this knowledge to plan and conduct a really worthwhile, efficient performance meeting. Appraisal meetings aren't always easy encounters, even when  more...

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

Managing Delegation Do you want to increase your effectiveness as a delegator? Are you unsure of how much control and feedback you need to implement when delegating tasks? Then this course will help you achieve those goals. As you proceed through this "Managing Delegation" course in the "Effective Delegation" series, you will gain valuable insight into several areas including change management, decision making, and  more...

Understanding Technical Professionals As a manager, have you felt that technical professionals are sometimes difficult to understand? Do you find that the usual management models are not as effective as they could be? This course explains the ways in which these employees differ from other workers and how you can apply more appropriate and effective management techniques. You will also learn how business has responded with new  more...

Leadership Development for Technical Professionals Managers must direct the activities of workers to address tactical or short-term issues while still maintaining a vision of the strategic or long-term goal. Therefore, the skills needed for an effective leader are varied and complex.For you, the technical professional, this means evaluating your current leadership skills. It also includes the development of more refined managerial skills such as  more...

Problem Performance Identification If problem performance is to be managed effectively then, it needs to be clearly identified. This may not be as straightforward as it may at first sound. There are different views about the methods of identifying problem performance and a manager needs to be able to appreciate the differing points of view. Specifically the distinction between conduct and performance is crucial, because the  more...

Problem Performance Improvement It is, of course, not enough to be just aware of problem performance in an organization; a manager needs to know how to improve performance. Most managers will begin with relatively informal approaches to improving performance. This will often take the form of a discussion between the manager and the problem performer in which the manager will want to advise the worker of the problem and then  more...

Introduction to Brand Management There are three ingredients every company needs for branding success: a brand manager, a brand, and the consumer. But how do these ingredients relate and what are they comprised of that makes them so important? This course will demonstrate how each ingredient reacts to the other in order to create a valuable, long-lasting brand. First, you will learn about the responsibilities of a brand manager,  more...

The Role of Critical Thinking in Organizations In the organizational arena, applied critical thinking skills provide an essential foundation for all effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities. Employees who can analyze and reason consistently and proficiently furnish a cost-efficient resource that results in a distinctive competitive advantage. Workers who are skeptical of quick fixes and operational dogma pay  more...

Appraising Performance Simulation Consider your last performance appraisal. Was it a positive experience? Did it give you a clear idea of which areas you performed well in and which areas required more attention? And what about afterward? Did your manager continue to provide you with feedback all throughout the year? Or are you still waiting until your next evaluation to see how you've performed? Contrary to the experience of many  more...

Customer Satisfaction Through Resource Management The ISO 9001:2000 standard structures its Quality Management System (QMS) model into four major areas: Management Responsibility; Resource Management; Product Realization; and Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement. Resource Management is one important component of the QMS. This course examines the management of human, material, and environmental resources that are necessary to maintain an  more...

Inventory Management In today's economy, companies must be able to move large quantities of product quickly to locations across the globe. Overnight delivery methods have drastically altered customers' expectations regarding delivery times. Lead times of four to six weeks are no longer acceptable. In light of these changes, effective Inventory Management is no longer static- the emphasis is on movement, and quick  more...

Supply Chain Management Strategies This course will present fundamental supply chain management (SCM) strategies one needs to consider before implementing an effective and workable SCM system. SCM concepts and strategies included in this course are centralized and decentralized distribution systems, push- and pull-based supply chains, risk pooling, the bullwhip effect, and centralized and decentralized inventory systems. The course  more...

Supply Chain Management and e-Business E-business is changing all the rules and models. The digital economy has forever transformed the role of supply chain management. An organization's ability to embrace new technology is key to increasing the organization's productivity. In this course, you will learn how e-business and supply chains have merged, creating a network of immense opportunities. Supply chain structures have changed, and  more...

Supply Chain Transportation and Facility Design Fundamental to virtually all supply chains are questions related to an organization's transportation and facility networks. In order to remain competitive, an organization must ensure that its transportation and facility networks are designed in such a manner as to be cost effective without sacrificing customer responsiveness. In this course, you will learn about the role of transportation in a  more...

Internal Customer Service Conflict and Complaints Simulation Complaints are an inherent part of customer service, and this is especially true of internal customer service. No matter the level of vigilance, problems will arise, and when they do, they must be greeted with quick and effective responses to ensure that business can proceed. The Internal Customer Service: Conflict and Complaints Simulation has been designed to allow participants to practice  more...

Essential Sills for Administrative Support Professionals Simulation The role of the administrative support professional today reaches far beyond the dated cliche of the secretary answering phones and filing documents. Effective administrative support professionals require an extensive array of skills, including communication, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Without such skills, the administrative support professional  more...

Project Planning Controlling a PRINCE2-aligned Project An effective project management methodology requires a foundation of core components that allow project managers, project boards, and project team members to organise and control the project management process. These components are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes eight components: Business Case, Organisation, Plans,  more...