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Online LIVE CCNA training The Online Training is a very attactive option for students wanting to study from their homes or offices or anywhere in the world where there is an internet connectivity. Internetworkz is one of the few technology training centre broadcasting live training to it viewers. There are several options in the online program. This can be webinar, a Class LABs or a Tutorial.  more...

ICND1 1 0 Wireless LANs ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the key issues and regulatory drivers of WLANs, how they are implemented and secured, and how to troubleshoot them  more...

ICND1 1 0 Routing and Addressing in the LAN ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how routing connects networks and how subnets are constructed, determine IP addressing and perform router configuration  more...

ICND1 1 0 Packet Delivery Security and Remote Access on the Router ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how packets are delivered across an IP network, and secure and use routers as DHCP servers and for accessing remote devices  more...

Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The Analyze phase in Six Sigma closely examines the many process inputs identified in the Measure phase to determine if they are related to outputs, and if a relationship does exist, if it is statistically significant. An important tool for this analysis is hypothesis testing. Hypothesis  more...

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma Hypothesis Tests for Variances, Proportions, ANOVA, and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages  more...

Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "We are, I think, in the right road of improvement, for we are making experiments," said Benjamin Franklin. In the Improve stage of the DMAIC process, Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to study the nature of relationships between input variables and the response variable(s). They do  more...

Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, you need to make sure that the improved processes are controlled to sustain the process improvement gains. Statistical process control (SPC) provides tools which can be used to  more...

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...

ICND1 1 0 Packet Delivery Security and Remote Access on the Router ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how packets are delivered across an IP network, and secure and use routers as DHCP servers and for accessing remote devices  more...

ICND1 1 0 Routing and Addressing in the LAN ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how routing connects networks and how subnets are constructed, determine IP addressing and perform router configuration  more...

ICND1 1 0 Wireless LANs ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the key issues and regulatory drivers of WLANs, how they are implemented and secured, and how to troubleshoot them  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 Planning Talent Management: Planning Have you ever asked yourself how well your department or division manages talent? To determine this, you need to have a clear understanding of how your organization defines its workforce requirements and what processes are in place for attracting, developing, and retaining the right people. Then you can create a plan for meeting your talent needs that align with  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...

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

Developing Your Direct Reports Developing Your Direct Reports A main goal of managing is developing your direct reports. This involves not only coordinating their work in a way so your organization's business objectives are met, but also empowering them and providing opportunities for them to meet their own professional development objectives. This course provides an overview of the importance and benefits of developing  more...

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

Managing a Diverse Team Managing a Diverse Team The population as a whole is becoming ever more diverse. Naturally, these societal changes are mirrored in the workplace. The most forward-looking organizations recognize the importance of managing a diverse workforce effectively. In turn, those managers who have the skills to lead a diverse team successfully are highly valued. This course describes what diversity is,  more...

Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly Most of us are taught from a very young age to treat everyone fairly, but what does fairness mean in the business environment? Specifically, what role does fairness play when managing people? To be a fair manager, one must be committed to the principles of justice and responsibility, and maintain accountability in the exercise of authority and power. This  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...

Business Execution in Action Business Execution in Action The best operational strategies in the world are not worth the paper they are written on if they are not carried out. The same holds true for the principles of business execution. The principles of business execution are worthless to an organization if they exist only in the heads of its corporate executives, but are never acted upon. This course will assist you  more...

Motivating Employees Motivating Employees Imagine what your organization would be like if you and your colleagues were not motivated. Motivation is what drives people to accomplish things, whether it be small tasks or large undertakings. Without motivation, things simply would not get done. The ability to create an environment that encourages motivation takes both practice and skill as it's not a quality  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...

Leading with Emotional Intelligence Leading with Emotional Intelligence Poised, outgoing, cheerful, having empathy for others, being able to express feelings directly but appropriately, and having the capacity for developing relationships. All of these abilities distinguish individuals with high emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a more reliable predictor of success than intellect Leaders with a strong mixture  more...

Leading Innovation Leading Innovation Creativity and innovation are critical components of just about every organization. But innovation doesn't pertain only to new inventions, products, or reworked designs. It also involves incremental improvements to the way things are done. Knowing how to build and support an innovative culture is an important skill for any leader to master. The impetus for innovation can  more...

Taking on a Management Role Taking on a Management Role What does becoming a manager involve? What skills are needed to be a good one, and what will others expect of you? These are all natural questions for anyone who is about to become a manager, or who has recently been promoted. Moving into a first management role represents possibly one of the biggest changes in your working life. The transition from player  more...

Becoming a Manager Responsibilities and Fears Becoming a Manager: Responsibilities and Fears Promotion to management is obviously welcome and something to celebrate, but when the initial excitement is over, you may begin to wonder about your new responsibilities. Your main focus is now on managing the activities of others and ensuring that the company's resources are used effectively. Apprehensions about whether you are able 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...

A New Manager and the Company s Future A New Manager and the Company's Future Perhaps one of the most exciting and challenging changes that comes with moving into a management role is the need to take a more strategic view of the work you are doing. You need to develop a greater awareness of how your own work, and the work of those in your department, fits with the strategic vision of the company. You will also need to have a  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 Internal Auditing Introduction to Internal Auditing Surprises can be very costly to a company. Developing in-house strategies to ensure that internal processes are being followed and quality expectations are being met is a powerful tool for avoiding surprises. This course, Introduction to Internal Auditing, will introduce you to internal auditing strategies and techniques that help accomplish this end.  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...

Principles of External Auditing Principles of External Auditing The thought of an external auditor coming to your company may make you feel uneasy. This course will help you understand how external auditors and companies work together to ensure an accurate audit report. This course will familiarize you with terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques that are specific to external auditing and its practice. You can  more...

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

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

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

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

Recruiting and Selecting Candidates HRCI PHR Recruiting and Selecting Candidates (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations, HRCI/PHR (Professional in Human Resources certification), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the recruitment and selection of new employees. The  more...

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

Developing Employees HRCI PHR 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...

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

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

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

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

Unionized Workplaces HRCI PHR Unionized Workplaces (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certifications, including PHR (Professional in Human Resources), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee and labor relations. The HRCI certification examinations are  more...

Health and Safety in the Workplace HRCI PHR Health and Safety in the Workplace (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations, HRCI/PHR (Professional in Human Resources certification), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including legislation affecting employee safety and health. The  more...

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

HR s Strategic Role in the Organization HRCI SPHR HR's Strategic Role in the Organization (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Managing change effectively within HR involves aligning the organization's people and processes with an ever-changing environment. HR professionals need to be able to anticipate, plan, and carry out change, using the tools at hand. Strategic  more...

Management of the HR Process HRCI SPHR Management of the HR Process (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) As HR moves into the twenty-first century, its role is becoming key in developing organizational strategy. As a result, it is crucial for HR professionals to have a working knowledge of other functional areas of the business, so that they can provide the  more...

Strategic Approaches to Human Resource Development HRCI SPHR Strategic Approaches to Human Resource Development (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) In order to excel in business, organizations must translate their vision into the necessary level of competencies needed to achieve goals. This course examines how human resource development (HRD) aligns the skills, knowledge, and  more...

Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards HRCI SPHR Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) One of the largest expenditures for organizations is often employee salaries and benefits. Developing an integrated compensation and benefits program that aligns with strategic goals is essential for HR today. This course examines how  more...

Strategic Approaches to Labor Relations HRCI SPHR Strategic Approaches to Labor Relations (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) HR professionals develop organizational strategies to secure and develop a company's successful and profitable operations. The employee plays a central role in such operations. As such it has become essential for HR professionals to constantly  more...

Strategic Approaches to Risk Management HRCI SPHR Strategic Approaches to Risk Management (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Risk management, the safeguarding of the health, safety, and security of employees, is essential for business success and of particular concern to HR professionals. This course explains how to apply common occupational health, safety, and  more...

Recruiting Talent Recruiting Talent One of the most significant challenges to the growth and survival of any business is finding and retaining qualified employees. It's not enough to offer an appealing or unique product or service to your customers. A company's people are the new competitive advantage. Those responsible for staffing organizations are not only challenged with finding adequate potential  more...

Tests for Variances and Proportions Tests for Variances and Proportions ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze phase of a project, team members begin analyzing the information and data collected in the earlier phases. During the Analyze phase, Six Sigma teams identify possible sources of variation, underlying root causes, and areas for improvement. It is here where assumptions or hypotheses  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...

Sustaining Improvements Gains from Six Sigma Projects Sustaining Improvements & Gains from Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma project winds down, there are a number of activities that, if utilized, can determine whether the implemented process improvement will continue to meet intended results, thus contributing to the overall and ongoing success of the organization. This course will explore the importance of  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...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) A project charter is the most important document used to initiate and manage a Six Sigma project, and it is treated as an informal contract between an organization and the Six Sigma team. The project charter articulates the problem that the Six Sigma team is going to work on, and the project's scope,  more...

Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams concluding the Analyze phase with a well-understood problem strive in the Improve phase to generate a well-designed solution. Design of experiments (DOE) is a controlled approach to experimentation that enables teams to systematically change the level of one or more input factors and observe the  more...

Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to investigate the relationships between input variables and response variables. By controlling and changing the input variables and observing the effects on the response variables, a Six Sigma team gains a deep understanding of these relationships. After  more...

Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Getting to the source of why something has gone wrong in a system or process is critical to identifying the changes necessary for resolving the problem. During the Analyze phase of a Six Sigma project, a Black Belt practitioner utilizes a variety of statistical and nonstatistical tools and methods for analyzing  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...

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

Process Characteristics for Six Sigma Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) To improve the processes behind an organization's products and services, a Six Sigma Black Belt must measure them. But first, they must identify those processes. Among the many Six Sigma tools, several are designed specifically to isolate relevant process variables, determine their relationships to each other, prioritize  more...

Six Sigma Measurement Systems Six Sigma Measurement Systems ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma measurement systems are vital to improving an organization's processes. Measurement systems encompass the conditions, devices, and the human element of measurement, which together must produce correct measurements and comply with appropriate standards. Measurement error, or measurement variability, is a problem whose  more...

Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Organizations must ensure that their processes and products are extremely consistent, as variations can lead to rejected orders, lower revenues, and eventually, financial disaster. Basic statistics can provide Black Belts with the tools to summarize and assess collected data in a meaningful way. Black Belts  more...

Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Hypothesis testing is a process of assuming an initial claim about the population characteristics and then statistically testing this claim using sample data. Testing hypotheses is a very important activity in Six Sigma projects in the areas of analysis, decision making, and change implementation. In conventional  more...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) A process is a means of creating and delivering products and services needed by customers. According to Takashi Osada, Japanese author and quality pioneer, "if the process is right, the results will take care of themselves." By Six Sigma standards, a "right process" is one that creates and delivers  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams  more...

Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you are doing," says W. Edwards Deming, a well-known American quality advocate, statistician, and educator. During the Measure stage of the Six Sigma methodology, you need to identify and map processes and procedures for problem areas  more...

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma bases its analysis and findings on the facts and figures at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six  more...

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

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

Introduction to Six Sigma Introduction to Six Sigma When launching General Electric's quality effort in 1995, Jack Welch, the then chairman and legendary champion for the cause of Six Sigma, strongly encouraged his chief employees to become "passionate lunatics" about Six Sigma. Welch's adoption of Six Sigma, and General Electric's ensuing success, greatly contributed to Six Sigma's recognition as a powerful method  more...

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

Preparing the Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure Preparing the Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is the latest release in Microsoft's e-mail and messaging software. The core functionality of Exchange Server remains the same; however, some key components have been drastically changed. This course discusses  more...

Installing and Transitioning to Exchange Server 2007 Installing and Transitioning to Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Exchange Server 2007 represents the biggest advance in Microsoft's e-mail and messaging system yet. This course demonstrates how to complete a typical installation of Exchange Server 2007 and how to install additional Exchange Server  more...

Connectors Transport Rules and Message Compliance in Exchange Server 2007 Connectors, Transport Rules, and Message Compliance in Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) The SMTP protocol is the primary protocol used to relay e-mail messages between servers on the Internet. Since most e-mail systems are connected to the Internet, it is important to understand how SMTP is configured  more...

Accessing Exchange Server 2007 Remotely Accessing Exchange Server 2007 Remotely Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Email is now one of the most critical business applications that people use on a daily basis. Because of this, it necessary for many people to access their email whether they are at the office, home or traveling abroad. Traditionally, people could only  more...

Monitoring and Security in Exchange Server 2007 Monitoring and Security in Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) To ensure that the Exchange Server 2007 environment runs smoothly, it is necessary to monitor system activity and the performance of your Exchange servers. Monitoring allows you to obtain data that can assist in tuning the performance of the  more...

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

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Security Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Security Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista provides enhanced security features to help protect computers from malicious attacks, spyware, and other unwanted software that can be installed on your system when it is connected to the Internet. Vista also ensures that  more...

Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Many of Microsoft Windows Vista's new and enhanced tools can be used to simplify system management and troubleshooting. Windows Vista can be managed by using Group Policy settings when the system is part of an Active Directory domain, or by setting  more...

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista provides the Network and Sharing Center to configure and diagnose networking connectivity. This feature also allows you to configure access to the network through wireless connections, and remote access using VPNs and  more...

Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista takes advantage of the Windows Installer engine to install, maintain, and remove applications through the use of installation packages. Administrators can deploy these packages using various tools, including the MsiExec  more...

Introducing Windows Server 2008 Introducing Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 represents the next generation of server operating systems from Microsoft. With this release come notable improvements in security, remote access, networking, and performance monitoring. New administration features such as the command-line PowerShell and Server Manager are designed to ease administration and offer a secure way of  more...

First Aid CPR First Aid: CPR Emergencies requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can and do occur without warning. It is important that you know the basic emergency techniques for recognizing and treating failures of the respiratory system and heart. This one-hour course will focus on the ABCs of basic life support: maintaining an open airway, restoring breathing, and restoring circulation. Note:  more...

First Aid Basic First Aid: Basic First aid is the immediate care for victims of injuries or sudden illness, before professional medical treatment is available. It not only involves the victim's physical condition and emotional state, but the entire emergency situation. This one-hour training course will focus on how to use a systematic approach to evaluate an emergency situation and respond to basic first  more...

First Aid Automated External Defibrillator First Aid: Automated External Defibrillator The primary focus of this 30-minute course is the proper use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Use of the AED also includes the ABCs of basic life support: maintaining an open airway, restoring breathing, and restoring circulation, which will also be briefly reviewed in this training. Note: This training should not be used as the  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...

Oracle 11i Organization Period and Calendar Definitions in Oracle Projects Oracle 11i: Organization, Period, and Calendar Definitions in Oracle Projects Oracle To recognize how Oracle Projects' multiple organization architecture, periods, and calendars are used for structuring and scheduling, and to implement them in an enterprise  more...

Oracle 11i Resource and Role Management Oracle 11i: Resource and Role Management Oracle To recognize the resources and roles in Oracle Projects, how they are used in project management, and to create and assign them  more...

Oracle 11i Oracle Projects and Task Definition II Oracle 11i: Oracle Projects and Task Definition II Oracle To recognize how projects are organized, and create and administer them  more...

Project Management Fundamentals Project Management Fundamentals The evolution of business strategies has increased the importance of management having a thorough understanding of the products they produce. More and more employees are getting promoted from within to become project managers as they fully understand what they are trying to produce and how best to meet the quality and quantity requirements set forth by upper  more...

Initiating and Planning a Project Initiating and Planning a Project Initiating and Planning are crucial phases in developing and executing any successful project. Companies that are embarking on a new project initiative must assign people to gather facts and decide what exactly they want to produce and how they are going to produce it. This course examines which factors should weigh in during the project selection process  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...

Establishing Goals Roles and Guidelines Establishing Goals, Roles, and Guidelines The way in which a team is built is an important factor in determining team success. Leading a team quickly and smoothly into high performance mode requires the groundwork of setting team goals, identifying project tasks and assigning the right people to them, and defining the standards of team behavior to ensure team members work together so that  more...

Installing Windows Vista Installing Windows Vista Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator There are a number of versions of the Windows Vista operating system, each designed for a particular situation. Because the cost of upgrading operating systems can be steep, choosing the right version of an operating system is important. The chosen operating system version must  more...

Configuring Windows Vista Applications Configuring Windows Vista Applications Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Windows Vista replaces or upgrades many of the applications that came standard with previous versions of Windows. New applications and improvements to existing ones are designed to increase security, productivity and ease of use. The default applications and  more...

Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimization Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimization Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator An optimized operating system runs at peak performance and helps to ensure that applications and hardware perform as they are designed to. Windows Vista has many tools to help achieve the goal of an optimized system along with monitoring tools that help ensure  more...

Fire Safety and Prevention Fire Safety and Prevention This course addresses how to prevent fires and recognize fire hazards. It will also discuss what actions to take in the event of a fire, including the proper use of portable fire extinguishers. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: define the chemistry of fire,  more...

Fire and Explosion Hazards Fire and Explosion Hazards This training discusses actions to reduce the risk of fire and explosion due to chemical reactions, ignition of explosive or flammable chemicals, ignition of materials due to oxygen enrichment, and sudden releases of materials under pressure. Learning how to prevent and protect yourself and others from fire and explosion hazards can help save resources, time, and  more...

Fall Protection or Working at Heights Fall Protection (or Working at Heights) This one-hour course is intended to provide employees who might be exposed to fall hazards the ability to recognize such hazards and the ability to minimize them. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: recognize common workplace fall hazards, describe fall  more...

Ergonomics in the Workplace Ergonomics in the Workplace This course is designed to provide the basic information needed to recognize and report musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) signs, symptoms, and risk factors. It addresses the key components of an Ergonomics Program and provides information to assist both employees and employers in minimizing the risk of developing work-related MSDs. This course applies to both office  more...

Emergency Response and Spill Control HAZWOPER Emergency Response and Spill Control (HAZWOPER) This training describes how to respond to various emergency situations and describes control of situations both by the workers involved and by trained emergency personnel. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: define "hazardous materials", recognize  more...

Emegency Response in the Workplace Emegency Response in the Workplace This course provides information about planning for and responding to emergencies. The intent is to provide the learner with basic information on procedures that cover onsite emergencies such as an accidental release or spill of a hazardous chemical, fire emergencies, explosions, bomb threats, threats to security or personal injuries. The content in this  more...

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Emergency and Disaster Preparedness This course was designed and developed to provide instruction on emergency response, safety, reporting, and evacuation of company facilities and work areas in the event of a natural disaster, fire, bomb threat, or other emergency. The procedures contained in this training should be followed unless otherwise directed by your employer, police or fire  more...

Electrical Safety Electrical Safety An awareness level course that discusses how to work safely with electricity. It focuses on specific electrical hazards found in the workplace and methods to minimize or eliminate those hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: recall basic rules of electricity as they  more...

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

Decontamination HAZWOPER Decontamination (HAZWOPER) This training provides information concerning decontamination, which is the process of removing contaminants that have collected on workers and equipment. Decontamination protects you from hazardous substances that may contaminate and eventually penetrate protective clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles, and other equipment used on-site. It also prevents  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...

Confined Space Confined Space This course covers information about confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, necessary equipment, and permits. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the hazards and hazard control methods that will permit safe work in enclosed work areas or confined spaces. Learner objectives for this course are to recognize terms commonly associated with  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...

Computer Ergonomics Computer Ergonomics This one-hour course is designed to provide the basic information needed to recognize and report musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) signs, symptoms, and risk factors. It addresses the key components of an Ergonomics Program and also provides information to assist both employees and employers in minimizing the risk of developing work-related MSDs. This course applies to  more...

Cold Stress Cold Stress This course will discuss the effects of cold on your body, outline the risk factors for cold-related ailments, and describe the associated treatments for each. This training will also describe several preventive measure techniques and safe work practices that you can use to protect yourself from cold-related stresses. The content in this course is designed to comply with the  more...

Chlorine Safety Chlorine Safety Chlorine is one of the 90 elements essential to daily life, along with oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. Chlorine is used in many processes, including electronics, water purification, synthetics, and medicines. Around 12 million tons of chlorine are produced for such purposes in North America alone. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes chlorine as a  more...

Chemical Process Safety Chemical Process Safety course designed for employees who work at industrial process plants to recognize the potential health and safety implications associated with their job. This course is intended to educate the employee in order to help prevent or minimize the consequences of a catastrophic release of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHC) from a  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Path Selection Calling Privileges Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Path Selection & Calling Privileges Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Path selection is one of the most important aspects of a well-designed VoIP system. High availability is desirable so that there is usually more than one path for a call to take to its final destination. Multiple paths  more...

Carcinogen Safety Carcinogen Safety This one-hour course provides instruction on the recognition of hazard, management, usage, and control of cancer-causing agents, called carcinogens. Learner objectives for this course are to: define the terms associated with carcinogen safety, recognize the routes of entry of carcinogens into the body, identify the methods of hazard control in relation to carcinogens, and  more...

Bloodborne Pathogen Awarenss Bloodborne Pathogen Awarenss This course will provide you with a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in the workplace. This course has  more...

Behavior Based Safety for Supervisors Behavior Based Safety for Supervisors This course is intended to provide supervisors with an overview of the concepts of behavior-based safety. This training will aid those supervisors who have not used these techniques in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities in the past. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.  more...

Back Safety and Injury Prevention Back Safety and Injury Prevention This course is designed to bring awareness into the work environment and help eliminate preventable back injuries. It will provide information regarding job-specific hazards, safe work practices, and ergonomics. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are  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...

Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Microsoft In Microsoft Office Project 2007, people, equipment, and materials are collectively referred to as "resources." A large part of a project manager's responsibilities is managing these resources, whether that be assigning resource work times, leveling resources that are overallocated, and overseeing the budgeting and costs of  more...

Specifying and Assigning Resources Specifying and Assigning Resources Microsoft To define how resources are assigned, adjusted, and administered  more...

Oracle Database 10g Miscellaneous New Features Oracle Database 10g: Miscellaneous New Features Oracle To recognize how various new features are used in Oracle 10g  more...

Explicit Cursors and Exception Errors Explicit Cursors and Exception Errors Oracle To use the FOR UPDATE and WHERE CURRENT OF clauses to lock and modify rows, process data using records and cursors, and outline how each of the PL/SQL exception types are raised and handled  more...

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

Function Activities Function Activities ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Every IT service requires applications software that provides functioning for systems, services, and processes. And proper Application Management is critical to successfully delivering, supporting, and maintaining IT services in your organization, both  more...

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

Workplace Conflict Recognizing and Responding to Conflict Workplace Conflict: Recognizing and Responding to Conflict Conflict can have many causes disagreements about who does what, or about how things are done, as well as disagreements related to personality and style. And inevitably, conflicts will arise in the workplace, so it's critical to be able to deal with them successfully. If you avoid conflict that requires quick, decisive action, or if  more...

Interpersonal Communication Being Approachable Interpersonal Communication: Being Approachable Walking into a meeting surrounded by unknown faces, going to conferences, attending work events, starting a new job, and even going to social gatherings can be daunting, especially if you don't know anybody who will be there. Perhaps you worry about being ignored or not connecting with anyone and dread that awkward feeling of standing alone,  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...

What is Emotional Intelligence What is Emotional Intelligence? Do you pay attention to your emotions and the feelings of those around you? The answer to this question can help you discover how in tune you are with your emotions and help determine your emotional intelligence quotient, or your EQ. Your emotional intelligence quotient is your capacity to reason and analyze emotional information. Becoming aware of your  more...

Improving Your Emotional Intelligence Skills Self-Awareness Self-Management Improving Your Emotional Intelligence Skills: Self-Awareness & Self-Management Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and deal with emotions in a healthy and productive manner. Many people don't realize that their emotions are determined by what they think, and that concrete self-management techniques exist for gaining control of feelings. Emotional intelligence involves being  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...

Business Grammar Sentence Construction Business Grammar: Sentence Construction People write sentences everyday in business. However, sometimes those sentences are not as well constructed as they could be. A misplaced modifier might get a chuckle out of the reader, but it doesn't help your reputation or that of your company. Nor does a run-on sentence, which can blur the meaning of your message and cause the reader to be confused  more...

Business Grammar Common Usage Errors Business Grammar: Common Usage Errors When do you use who's or whose? And when should you choose less rather than fewer? Understanding the subtle variations in meanings of such words ones that are often misused or confused is important if you want to write clearly and professionally. This course describes how to use commonly confused words correctly, including word pairs that sound alike and  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes specific minimum requirements in relation to employees' wages, hours of work, overtime entitlements, and payroll records. The act was passed to set and enforce federal requirements on minimum wages and overtime. The FLSA became federal law in 1938 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal its primary aim was to  more...

Interviewing Hiring Practices Interviewing & Hiring Practices This course will present strategies for exercising sound judgment in the hiring and interviewing process. It will help managers and supervisors with hiring authority to recognize and avoid discrimination in the recruitment process. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker,  more...

Record Retention Record Retention Does your company have a formal policy for how to retain and dispose of its records? Do you know what records you need to retain, how long you should retain them for, and which disposal techniques you should use? Following the Arthur Andersen case, many companies are reexamining what documents they keep and how long they must keep them. Having a carefully planned and  more...

Independent Contractors Temporary Employees Independent Contractors & Temporary Employees Many companies are hiring contract or temporary employees to meet their changing staffing needs. Before hiring an independent contractor or temporary employee--also referred to as a contingency worker--companies should be aware of the costs involved along with the relevant legal and taxation issues. It is important that both parties have a clear  more...

Documenting Discipline Documenting Discipline Disciplinary action in the workplace is a delicate matter. A serious conflict between manager and worker can give rise to a lengthy grievance procedure, or, at worst, legal action. Detailed disciplinary documents are the best defense when a manager's actions are called into question. Without these documents there may be no record of a worker's repeated infractions or  more...

Code of Conduct Awareness Code of Conduct Awareness A code of conduct is a key part of the ethical framework in any organization. It should outline an organization's key ethical principles and provide detailed guidelines on the expected standards of behavior for employees. The code must be effectively distributed to all employees in order to be useful, and should include a clear statement of penalties for breaching  more...

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

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

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

Processes for Managing Project Communications Processes for Managing Project Communications PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager is the communication hub through whom all project information flows, receiving and distributing dozens of messages per day. Customers, suppliers, project team members, and company executives all rely  more...

Integrated Initiation and Planning Integrated Initiation and Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Collaboration, coordination, and consolidation are terms to describe integration. Project Integration Management is the knowledge area that coordinates with various process groups to ensure that each project is managed in a  more...

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

Project Management Overview Project Management Overview PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Every project is different. Some are small and straight forward. Others are large and complex. Most are somewhere in the middle. Even though every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a  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...

Planning Project Procurement Planning Project Procurement PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Projects routinely require materials, consultants, training, products, and equipment along with many other types of goods and services. Project procurement is the process of purchasing products and services necessary to fulfill the  more...

Project Quality Planning Project Quality Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project managers need to build quality into their projects at the very beginning, during the planning stage. Quality managers have to ensure that quality requirements are met. The Project Quality Management knowledge area takes these  more...

Risk Management Planning Risk Management Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There are a few questions that every project manager should ask at the beginning of a project: What do we hope to gain from this project? What kinds of things could keep that from happening? How should we respond if those events occur?  more...

Performing Risk Analysis Performing Risk Analysis PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Risk in any project is unavoidable. It doesn't matter how much experience a project manager has, risks will always be present. Fortunately, there are proven methods to identify and analyze potential threats so that appropriate risk  more...

Risk Response Monitor and Control Risk Response, Monitor, and Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Life is filled with uncertainties, and these uncertainties can affect our decisions and outcomes. Whenever decisions are made without prior knowledge or experience there is always a chance of risk. When dealing with projects,  more...

Defining and Sequencing Project Activities Defining and Sequencing Project Activities PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Properly defining and sequencing project activities allow a project manager to answer two basic scheduling questions What activities are required to develop the end product? And how should the activities be sequenced for  more...

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

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned Tailoring PRINCE2® to a Project Env. (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation By definition, not all projects are the same. One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it is unique. Each project has a different team, a different customer, and a different location. And typically each product is unique in some way as well. Projects  more...

Controlling Managing and Closing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned Controlling, Managing and Closing a Project (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation In a project management system, processes are the foundation upon which every other aspect of the system stands. Processes provide a controlling structure for establishing what to do and when to do it. The bulk of the project work is done during the stage-related  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Self-serving People Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Self-serving People Have you ever worked with someone who seems to have an ego the size of a car? Do you ever find yourself having to listen to someone else gossip about other office mates? Self-serving people try to make themselves the center of attention at the expense of others and their habits can be quite destructive. If you work with  more...

IATA 5 Limitations and Shipment Review IATA 5: Limitations and Shipment Review This course explains that the Department of Transportation (DOT) governs all modes of transportation in the U.S., including air transportation. The DOT has a set of regulations pertaining to the shipment of hazardous materials (dangerous goods) known as the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This training course may be used to meet the requirements  more...

IATA 3 Packaging IATA 3: Packaging This training course will introduce the packaging requirements of the International Air Transport Association's Hazardous Materials Regulations. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. The content in this course is designed to comply with the  more...

IATA 4 Documentation IATA 4: Documentation This training course will introduce the requirements of the International Air Transport Association's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including required documentation to transport dangerous goods (Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and Air Waybill). This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your  more...

IATA 2 Marking and Labeling IATA 2: Marking and Labeling This one-hour training course will introduce the International Air Transport Association's Marking and Labeling requirements. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affects everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your employer will  more...

IATA 1 Hazard Class Identification Classification IATA 1: Hazard Class Identification Classification This training course will introduce the requirements of the International Air Transport Association's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including definitions, an introduction to the Hazard Classes, and the List of Dangerous Goods. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affect everyone's safety. This  more...

DOT 4 Loading and Storage DOT 4: Loading and Storage This one-hour training course will introduce the requirements of the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including the interpretation of the segregation table, general guidelines for shipping papers, loading and unloading HAZMAT, and incident reporting requirements. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous  more...

DOT 3 Shipping Papers DOT 3: Shipping Papers This half-hour training course will introduce the requirements of the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including the components of the basic description of hazardous material, general information required on the shipping paper, use of the HAZMAT Precedence Table, and general emergency response information. The proper identification,  more...

Introducing NET 3 5 and Visual Studio 2008 Introducing .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Microsoft The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is an environment for developing, deploying and running applications and web services on Windows platforms. The .NET Framework supports the use of different languages and libraries for application development. Application types include both Windows-Forms applications and Web applications. Visual Studio  more...

DOT 2 Packaging and Labeling DOT 2: Packaging and Labeling This training course will introduce the requirements of the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including packaging, labeling, marking, and placarding. The proper identification, preparation and transportation of hazardous materials impacts everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general  more...

Antitrust - Overview Antitrust - Overview Antitrust laws prohibit business practices that undermine competitiveness or are considered to be unfair. The term 'antitrust' derives from US legislation that was originally formulated to combat business trusts now commonly known as cartels. There are three major federal antitrust laws: the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.  more...

Antitrust - Talking with the Competition Antitrust - Talking with the Competition Collaboration is an agreement to engage in some form of economic activity with another party. In modern markets, competitors may decide to collaborate for a number of reasons. These include funding innovation projects, sharing marketing or distribution costs, or implementing best practices in production or services. Collaborating with a competitor can  more...

Introducing Windows XP Introducing Windows XP Microsoft To outline the basic skills that are necessary to start using the Windows XP operating system  more...

Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista ships with numerous new and improved management tools that allow the average user to easily secure and maintain their computer. Windows Vista also ships with Internet Explorer 7, which includes new features for browsing the Web, and protecting users from malicious web sites. This course discusses backup and  more...

Work with Files Programs and Printing in Windows Vista Work with Files, Programs, and Printing in Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista introduces some of the most significant changes to Windows Explorer, and file management in general, since the release of Windows 95. Windows Explorer has a new layout, featuring a Details pane that allows you to view extended properties and metadata of files. The Details pane also include a thumbnail of files  more...

Adding Links Images and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver CS3 Adding Links, Images, and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe Using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 in conjunction with other products, such as Adobe Flash CS3 and Adobe Photoshop CS3, you can create web sites that are highly interactive and media rich. This course explores site navigation, linking, and asset management. Working with images, creating image maps, image optimization, and adding Flash  more...

Workplace Violence Workplace Violence This course on workplace violence seeks to help employees understand the motivations that trigger violence in the workplace and to prevent workplace violence from occurring. Violence can happen in any type of workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the US, 10 of the 5,702 work-related deaths in 2005 were attributable to homicide, and 4 to other types of  more...

Tables Accessibility and Standards in Dreamweaver CS3 Tables, Accessibility, and Standards in Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe When designing a site, it's important that your content is structured in an intuitive and accessible manner. Creating a site layout based on tables is one method of ensuring a consistent and easy to navigate web site. This course explores how to structure a site using tables, and examines creating and manipulating tables, layout  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...

Getting Results without Authority Persuasive Communication Getting Results without Authority: Persuasive Communication Communicating persuasively is key when you want to get results in situations where you don't have direct authority. To communicate persuasively, it's important to think from the other person's perspective. How and what you ask, and the sincerity of your concern for addressing the other person's interests, will help smooth the way to  more...

Anti-Money Laundering Anti-Money Laundering This course provides basic information on US money laundering laws and international anti-money laundering efforts. It also discusses actions that those working in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions can take to better identify and manage risks associated with money laundering. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by  more...

Problem Solving The Fundamentals Problem Solving: The Fundamentals 'The problem,' says author and psychiatrist Theodore Rubin, 'is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.' A problem is a question or situation that presents doubt, perplexity, or difficulty. It's an issue that needs to be corrected or overcome in order to achieve a desired state. Problem  more...

Problem Solving Digging Deeper Problem Solving: Digging Deeper Norman Vincent Peale, who stressed the need for analyzing a problem at a granular level, once said, 'When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.' A fact-based, honest analysis happens at two key steps in the problem-solving process: first when you  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...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques Decision Making: Tools and Techniques Napoleon Bonaparte once said, 'Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.' Good decision making means choosing the course of action that optimizes the return on your investment of resources. But before you can make a good decision, you need to first identify and evaluate your alternatives. Fortunately, a number of  more...

Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media Electronic Communications Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media & Electronic Communications Regular use of the Internet and electronic communications is a way of life for most people, as technology makes it easier to communicate with coworkers, clients, family, and friends. The near constant availability of e-mail, social and professional networking web sites, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell  more...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Foreign Corrupt Practices Act US firms seeking to do business in foreign markets must be familiar with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The Act prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. This course provides an overview of the FCPA. It illustrates how the Act can impact your business and gives advice on the steps you can take to  more...

Intellectual Property Overview Intellectual Property Overview Employees are often confronted with the responsibility of protecting a company's intellectual property rights, while still communicating the company's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. How do employees perform this function effectively? This course explains the basic types of intellectual property, the legal protections in place, and the  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...

Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This course explains the concepts, requirements, and practical application of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The Act requires all private, state, or local government employers with 15 or more employees to ensure  more...

Decision Making Making Tough Decisions Decision Making: Making Tough Decisions Making decisions in your personal and professional life is not always easy, especially when you're dealing with an uncertain or unknown future. And there are many situations that can make decision making particularly challenging, such as when you have to weigh very similar or very disparate alternatives then make compromises and trade-offs between  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...

Goals and Setting Goals Goals and Setting Goals Most achievements, great or small, begin with an important first step: setting a goal. A clearly defined, attainable goal embodies a vision of what is possible. It's a guide star for those who navigate a course through obstacles to a desired accomplishment. However, the process of setting appropriate goals is often oversimplified or overlooked entirely. A  more...

Creating a Positive Attitude Creating a Positive Attitude Oftentimes your success or failure depends not only on the situation you are in, but how you react to that situation. Your reaction to the situations you encounter is significantly influenced by your attitude. Having a positive attitude involves looking for the best in a situation, being realistic about possibilities and consequences, and having the courage to  more...

Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning Today's successful individual understands that the business world is constantly changing the way people work and the way work is accomplished. How often have you heard these terms: lifelong learning, self-directed learning, continuous learning, and knowledge worker? If you wonder what these terms really mean, why they are important, and how you rate as a  more...

Creating and Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat 8 Creating and Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat 8 Adobe Adobe Acrobat 8 enables you to create Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files ? files that retain a standard appearance across various operating system platforms and browsers. This course explores the creation of PDFs, including creating them from multiple files and web pages. In addition, the course discusses methods of saving,  more...

Rightful Employment Termination Rightful Employment Termination One of the most difficult things you will do as a manager is to terminate an employee. The employee who is being terminated regardless of the reason for the termination may feel angry, frustrated, or betrayed. He or she may be looking for someone or something else to blame, and if the termination is not handled properly, your company could find itself  more...

Using Adobe Reader 8 Using Adobe Reader 8 Adobe Adobe Reader 8 is free software that allows you to view and work with Portable Document Format (PDF) files. This course explores the core features and functionality of Adobe Reader 8, including an overview of the work area, using forms, searching and reviewing PDF files, customizing the interface, and using the application's accessibility features. The advanced  more...

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

Privacy Information Security Privacy & Information Security Information about individuals is used by businesses to provide customers with a huge array of targeted goods and personalized services that consumers have come to expect. If it lands in the wrong hands, this same information can result in harm to the very individuals it was meant to serve. The protection of an individual's personal information has business  more...

Procurement Integrity Procurement Integrity Integrity in the procurement and acquisition process is essential to ensuring fairness in the selection and awarding of contracts through a competitive bid process. Prior abuses of these processes led to the passage of the Procurement Integrity Act. The purpose of the act is to protect the federal agency procurement process from federal employees or contractors who  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...

FMLA Leave and More FMLA Leave and More A sick child at home. An accident or injury. A death in the family. Notification to serve on the jury for an upcoming trial. Each of these events is part of life and can temporarily prevent an employee from being able to perform his or her job. Supervisors and managers often find themselves in the position of approving or denying requests for employee leave as they handle  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...

Promoting a Substance-free Workplace Promoting a Substance-free Workplace Substance abuse is a pervasive problem in society, so it's no surprise that it carries over into the workplace. According to statistics compiled by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 75 of all adult illicit drug users are employed, as are most binge and heavy alcohol users. Substance abusers are more likely to be late or absent from work, change  more...

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

Business Grammar Parts of Speech Business Grammar: Parts of Speech Do you know what the eight parts of speech are? Such a question probably brings back memories of dull grammar lessons in elementary school, where you first heard the term parts of speech. What's the point of learning these now? Being reminded of the functions of different parts of speech can help you write with more confidence. The parts of speech are the  more...

Business Grammar Working with Words Business Grammar: Working with Words Do you remember what prefixes and suffixes are? Do you know how to form plurals and possessives correctly in your business writing? Are you confident when it comes to spelling? This course explains how to use words correctly, including some key rules on how to spell correctly. It covers rules for properly constructing prefixes and suffixes. In addition,  more...

Integrity in the Workplace Integrity in the Workplace Whistleblowing and ethics in the workplace have been in the headlines over the past few years because high-profile employees have blown the whistle on large public companies, such as Enron and WorldCom. However, integrity and ethics in the workplace are not just for large, high-profile companies. Almost every employer is subject to state or federal laws and  more...

Preventing Fraud Abuse Preventing Fraud & Abuse Private investors and business entities lose millions of dollars every year to fraudulent schemes, such as embezzlement, false insurance claims, investment scams, and double billing. Through stepped-up government regulations and tough anti-fraud laws, the business world has come a long way in cracking down on fraud. However, there is still great need for employees at  more...

Sarbanes-Oxley What You Need to Know Sarbanes-Oxley: What You Need to Know Sparked by a wave of dramatic corporate and accounting scandals, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was signed into law on July 30, 2002. The law is intended to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures required by law, and to enforce compliance by making both corporations and individuals accountable for their actions via  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...

Interpersonal Communication Communicating with Confidence Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence Are you reluctant to voice your opinions to your colleagues for fear they'll be judged negatively? Do you find yourself avoiding awkward communication situations? Confident interpersonal communication skills are essential for healthy and successful relationships, whether personal or professional. Once you've learned how to apply  more...

Interpersonal Communication Targeting Your Message Interpersonal Communication: Targeting Your Message Author and communication expert Anthony Robbins once said, 'To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.' In other words, understanding who you're talking to is as important as understanding what you're trying to  more...

I-9 Compliance Verifying Employment Eligibility of US Non-US Citizens I-9 Compliance: Verifying Employment Eligibility of US & Non-US Citizens Many people come to the United States in search of employment opportunities. While many of these people enter the country legally and have authorization to work here, there are many others who reside in the US illegally. Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires employers to hire only  more...

Conflict of Interest Simulation Conflict of Interest Simulation In this simulation experience, you will assume the role of an HR generalist assigned to a branch sales office for KTW Home Supplies, a major manufacturer of consumer home goods. As the simulation opens, you will be approached by a salesperson who wishes to speak to you confidentially regarding a possible conflict of interest that she has witnessed. The  more...

Ethical Decision Making Simulation Ethical Decision Making Simulation Ethical distinctions are rarely distinct, which poses a problem for many businesses and their employees. How can decision makers ensure their policies and choices adhere to ethical standards and maintain a positive public image? The answer isn't simple, but by utilizing an ethical framework and weighing decisions against ethical filters, corporate officers,  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...