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Creating a Business Execution Culture on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...rmation to help you lead your winning team.Larry Bossidy, author of "Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done," states that "creating an execution culture is hard, but losing it is easy." Once you've created an execution culture, how will you keep from losing it? How can you ensure that business execution does not become just another "flavor of the month" fads that lasts a few months  more...
Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...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 precisely what the customer needs. By this logic, no Six Sigma effort can start without having a high-level picture of an organization's customers and other  more...
Problem Solving The Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...oblem 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...
Decision Making The Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...ing 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 the opportunity to choose.' It's been estimated that most human beings make thousands  more...
Interpersonal Communication Targeting Your Message on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...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  more...
Managing and Deploying Six Sigma on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...up the steps - we must step up the stairs." Vance Havner, author. However, venturing into Six Sigma is not easy. Deploying Six Sigma is where "the tire hits the road." It requires a lot of hard work and planning. As a Six Sigma Champion, you'll need to plan for and deal with critical Six Sigma deployment issues, develop business-aligned deployment strategies, ensure continued buy-in from top  more...
Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...s discipline, carrying it out," says famous motivator and author, Stephen R. Covey. Six Sigma needs both effective leadership and management to deliver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and Green Belts to effectively lead project teams to deliver their expected results. Understanding team building processes, tools, and  more...
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Learn HTML All By Yourself- Advanced on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed ...our 6 week introductory course and is written by the same author, John Gilson. John`s many examples are clear and easy to follow. There are also many questions for you to answer and web pages for you to make up. All questions and problems come complete with answers and solutions so that you get immediate feedback on how you are progressing. By the time you finish this five week course, you will  more...
HTML Lessons in Web Page Design - 10 Week Facilitator Led on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...usiness, or for your own personal needs. John Gilson, the author of these lessons, is a teacher and Mathematics Department Head and has taught programming courses for several years in both day school and in adult evening education classes. He has taught HTML web page design for the Brant FreeNet, for the Grand-Erie Board of Education, and is a Teacher Professional Development HTML workshop  more...
Legal Research and Writing on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...uotes. To properly credit a source, you must identify the author, the publication title, date, publisher, place, and page number. For example: If you?re still unclear about when to attribute credit to an author, speak to your professor to help clarify this issue. Review of drafts: If a student wishes to have their writing assignments reviewed, they must submit it by midnight, Sunday at the end  more...
Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...Consulting. This course is designed to be self-paced. An authoritative text is used and communication with the course instructor is by email, telephone, fax, and/or US postal mail. Participants can utilize all of any one of these vehicles to communicate with the instructor. The course is presented in four (4) modules (Each module is outlined below, including content and reading assignments.  more...
Authorware for Educators on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...or educators who want to learn the basics of a multimedia authoring program in a short amount of time. Authorware can be used to create all kinds of interactive multimedia programs such as performance-support applications and educational games. The textbook for this course guides you step by step through the development of several Authorware projects. Each lesson in the textbook begins with an  more...
Efficient Reading: Improving Speed and Comprehension on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed This course encourages the self-development of reading skills for faster, more efficient reading with increased comprehension. Initially, you?ll diagnose your strengths and weaknesses in reading ability through a questionnaire that will show your reading habits as they presently are. You?ll learn to read more efficiently and thus improve your speed and comprehension through procedures applied for  more...
Brilliant Business Writing and Communication on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware This course helps business professionals write with confidence and precision while learning the principles of effective communication with their own writing coach. What does a business letter say about your company? What does a memo say about you? Countless business professionals are not trained writers, yet they`re expected to write every day, producing letters, proposals, and e-mail messages  more...
How to Locate the Very Best Funding Sources for Your Organization on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware A self-paced course that teaches you how to effectively locate grants for your organization. This self-paced course gives you the tools to quickly and effectively find the very best funding sources for your organization. The author of this course allows email contact on a limited basis. This is a self-directed course. The author however will respond to any questions you may have as long as they  more...
Discover the Benefits of Self-Publishing! on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...on Fewer and fewer publishing companies are taking on new authors and self-publishing is becoming a very viable and profitable option for many authors. If you are considering self-publishing your book, this course will provide you with a systematic approach for accomplishing that task. You will learn how to format your manuscript so that it is ready for the printers; how to register your  more...
Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ll and rapidly growing firms in all industries. He is the author of eight books. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The actual length of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online  more...
Customer Service Plus on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...man School?s Award for Teaching Excellence. Lee is the co-author of A Woman?s Guide To Successful Negotiating (McGraw Hill) selected by Atlanta Woman magazine as one of the 50 best books for professional women and by Good Morning America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long  more...
SalesPlus on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...man School?s Award for Teaching Excellence. Lee is the co-author of A Woman?s Guide To Successful Negotiating (McGraw Hill) selected by Atlanta Woman magazine as one of the 50 best books for professional women and by Good Morning America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long  more...
The Art of Active Listening on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...man School?s Award for Teaching Excellence. Lee is the co-author of A Woman?s Guide To Successful Negotiating (McGraw Hill) selected by Atlanta Woman magazine as one of the 50 best books for professional women and by Good Morning America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long  more...
Portfolio to Interview: Landing a Job as a Technical Writer ...et a job as a technical writer. Portfolio to Interview is authored by a 25 year veteran of the technical writing field, with experience in hiring as well as seeking top-level positions. You'll gain from his insight into how interviewers think, how they are trained, and how big corporations approach job candidates and job performance in general. Portfolio to Interview: Landing a Job as a  more...
Certificate in Professional Technical Communication ... is likely that in ones career you will be called upon to author or edit a particular text. By applying the principles that will be taught, from proposals to magazine articles to user guides and beyond, you can extend your capacity to cover a wide range of projects. Just as importantly, you can gain a broad set of skills that will benefit every project. The organizational skills required for a  more...
From 123-CBT Computer Based Training
Dreamweaver MX Web Applications on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... techniques required to construct a data driven web site. Author Mark Fletcher (a member of Team Macromedia) will teach you how to construct a database, create database queries using SQL (Structure Query Language) and how to connect to a database using IIS (Internet Information Server), PWS (Personal Web Server) and the Macromedia ColdFusion MX Server using both a PC and Macintosh. Mark also  more...
Flash MX ActionScript on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...Author Doug Sahlin teaches you the ins and outs of Macromedia Flash MX ActionScripting. Designed to create websites or multimedia presentations for CD-ROM, Flash MX ActionScripting allows users to create exciting animated graphics while keeping a smaller file size than with conventional graphic editing methods. Learn key concepts that will make your Flash designs efficient and entertaining. If  more...
Fireworks MX on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Scott Doucet shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics using Fireworks MX, the latest in the Macromedia MX software production line. Macromedia has designed Fireworks MX to help both the designer and programmer create engaging, attractive, and functional websites in the shortest time possible using the MX technology. It comes with the ability to import, create, and export a  more...
PageMaker 6 5 Advanced on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...rtual Training Company's PageMaker 6.5 Advanced tutorial, author Diane Presler begins by making you comfortable with the PageMaker environment and the basics. She then systematically guides you through more complicated areas by teaching you advanced typography, advanced color management, and useful tips and tricks. Course Duration: 19 Hours Basics Orientation/Page Set Up Basic Tools Type  more...
Dreamweaver MX Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...als from Virtual Training Company for Dreamweaver MX. The author of this series, Mark Fletcher, is a member of Team Macromedia for Dreamweaver. Tap into his extensive knowledge as he takes you step-by-step through the creation of a web site. He will show you how to add text and graphics, work with frames and framesets, apply cascading style sheets, and create re-usable content from library  more...
Dreamweaver MX Advanced on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...MX series of tutorials from the Virtual Training Company. Author Mark Fletcher (a Member of Team Macromedia for Dreamweaver and a regular contributor to Macromedia DevNet) shows the user how to work with CSS, add style to web pages, create page layouts, use integrated code tools, create web pages that comply with the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and how to utilize Dreamweaver's templating  more...
FreeHand 9 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ead, and more. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Vivian Garner starts slowly by acquainting you with the many tools of Freehand. She will then guide you through using layers, fills, strokes, blends, text, and even web art. Course Duration: 8 Hours Introduction Introduction About the Tutorials The Workspace Pointer Tool Lasso Tool Eyedropper Tool Text Tool Rectangle Tool Polygon  more...
Lotus Notes R5 Managing and Sharing Information on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ... a view in a database for documents created by a specific author. Search a view in a database for documents created on specific dates. Search for a specified database in a domain by using the Search drop-down button. Search for a user in Address Books by using the Search drop-down button. Search for information on the Internet by using the search engines available in Lotus Notes. Unit  more...
Lotus Notes R5 Managing and Sharing Information on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ... a view in a database for documents created by a specific author. Search a view in a database for documents created on specific dates. Search for a specified database in a domain by using the Search drop-down button. Search for a user in Address Books by using the Search drop-down button. Search for information on the Internet by using the search engines available in Lotus Notes. Unit  more...
Writing to Reach the Audience on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...n it informs or prompts the reader in the manner you, the author, desire. Whether your intended reading audience consists of one person or fifty, those readers will determine what kind of content you include and how you present it. If you were writing instructions for a child on how to answer the phone, it would sound very different from the same instructions written for an adult. All effective  more...
From SowellEAC
SowellEAC Online Enterprise Architect Certification Program on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homeself directedbook ...ure. Ms. Sowell was the original creator and principal author of the Department of Defensea ™s Architecture Framework, now known as the DoD Architecture Framework, or DODAF, and has contributed to the creation other Government frameworks as well. Using her intimate knowledge of these frameworks and her practical approach to enterprise architecture, she has synthesized individualized  more...
From Software Training Academy, Inc
Java Server Pages JSP instructor led trainingon-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... JavaServer Pages, or JSP, which is the standard means of authoring dynamic content for Web applications under the Java Enterprise platform. It treats JSP 2.0, including older features such as scriptlets but focusing on newer features and techniques, including JSP expressions and the JSTL. At the end of the course, students will be well prepared to author JSPs for small- or large-scale Web  more...
From Serebra Learning Corporation
Adobe Acrobat 7 0 Pro Document Review and Validation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) This course teaches the learner how to review PDF documents. The learner will review PDF documents by using various review tools such as watermarks, markups, notes, and comments. The course further covers various PDF settings which the learner can use to enhance the PDF documents. The learner is taught how to use the preflight option to check if documents are as per expected standards. This course  more...
From Star-pm.com
PMP Exam Preparation Online Course on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homeself directede-book The STAR-PMa s online course material covers concepts, tools and techniques including all PMBOK knowledge areas and process groups you need to be familiar with to take the PMP ® Certification exam. We cover the material from PMBOK ® Guide 4th Edition, and we include the necessary models, theories and formulas not covered in the Guide. Our material is easy to understand and explained with  more...
From Fog City Consulting LLC
Spring Special 11Valuable Applicable Self Paced PM Courses - 11 PDUs for ONLY 85 ...s 20 year career including executive, speaker, coach, and author. Testimonials: a Loved his teaching philosophy because it was based in the real world.a Michelle L.a Sr. Project Manager "I was very impressed with the on line class. Ita ™s convenient and at the same time provides more of an in person feel than the other on-line sessions Ia ™ve experienced." Dan M. -  more...
From Wavelength
Wavelength's Content Writing for the Web Certificate Online [CWWC Online] Course on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homegroup study and discussionself directed ...inciples. Thus, it aims at making you an accomplished web author. Course Prerequisites: ===================== To take this course, the candidate should: *have at least 16 years of education. *have good command over written English. Course Objectives: ================== Upon completing this course the learner should be able to: 1. create audience-mapped web-content.  more...
From Coaching Ourselves
Visionary Management The Art of Seeing First ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Author: Frances Westley We human beings have the habit of thinking first. We think and then we act. But something is missing here. Can we think and act before we see? This CoachingOurselves topic considers "Seeing First" by asking you to do something that you might not have done since you were in grade school: create a piece of art collaboratively, in order to see a  more...
Understanding Stakeholders ...Author: Pamela Sloan Stakeholder relationships are a fact of life for every manager and every organization. Managers need to take account of their stakeholders and deal with their differing, and sometimes competing, interests. The goal is to have relationships that support and sustain performance. Understanding stakeholders is one of the keys to developing effective relationships. The  more...
Understanding Organizations ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Understanding how your organization functions can seem overwhelming; where to start? In this session, we start with four common forms of organizations and investigate their strengths, weaknesses, and implications. You will come to a better appreciation of your organization and others, seeing them as the interplay of specific forms and forces. The objectives for  more...
Two Models of Change ...Author: Michael Beer Author: Dave Ulrich We are two business school professors of Organizational Behavior who have studied many organizations to find out how they encourage and achieve lasting changes. With our colleagues we have each come up with models of steps for effective change: seven in one, six in the other. In this session, we ask you to consider, compare, and perhaps combine our  more...
Time to Dialogue ...Author: Warren Nilsson Author: Tana Paddock Discussion, debate, negotiation, and information exchange are the most common forms of communication in organizations, and although helpful in many ways, they rarely push us beyond our current paradigms of thought and action. This session is an introduction to dialogue, a more creative and collaborative mode of communication that increases our  more...
Thinking Entrepreneurially to grow your Business ...Author: Jeanne Liedkta Often middle-managers are given a mandate to grow their organizations. Some managers attack this challenge with self-confidence while others break into a cold sweat. After interviewing more than 50 successful growth leaders operating in established companies, we have discovered entrepreneurial techniques that you can use to help influence the success of your  more...
Ten Ways to Release Change ...Author: Alan Engelstad Is it time to change how you go about change? Organizations frequently embark on large-scale change endeavors when minimalist interventions may in fact help them quickly achieve their goals and at no added cost. This topic presents ten such methods to release change within your organization. These methods will stimulate you to reframe how you approach change and  more...
Talent Management ...Author: David Creelman This CoachingOurselves session challenges you to diagnose and clarify your own talent "mindset". How can you best maximize the talent around you and build on your employees' strengths? Discuss and create strategies with your colleagues to bring the talent mindset into action. The objectives for today's exploration are to: * Understand what talent management  more...
SWOT for Strategy ...Author: Joseph Lampel Clear strategic thinking depends on a good assessment of your organizationa ™s internal and external environments. SWOT, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is one of the simplest and yet most powerful tools that you as a manager can use to bring your strategic situation into sharper focus. The objectives for todaya ™s  more...
Strategic Thinking as Seeing ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Strategy is not something reserved for so-called "top" management. There are plenty of examples of regular employees coming up with ideas that changed their company. But here our intention is less ambitious: to recognize that every manager has to think strategically in his/ her job, whether it be a sales manager finding a new approach to reach customers, or a hockey  more...
Strategic Blindspots ...Author: Estelle Metayer Is your decision making guided by assumptions which are out of touch or out of date? Organizations invest a lot of time and energy in strategy but invalid beliefs and biases may be derailing your success. These strategic blindspots distort your perception of competitive reality, so that even the most seasoned managers may fail to foresee major events affecting the  more...
Some Surprising Things About Collaboration ...Author: Deborah Dougherty Author: Jan Jorgensen Author: Henry Mintzberg Author: Frances Westley The word "collaboration" has a very positive connotation these days. Collaboration helps us break out of our "hierarchy fix" as well as our "market fix". It also helps us direct more attention to how people connect with each other, as capable adults. But we also have to appreciate the negative,  more...
Silos and Slabs In Organizations ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Many of todaya ™s organizations are highly-structured and complex which can make communicating and getting the job done difficult. We look at two characteristics of their formal structures - silos and slabs - and the challenges these present to managing, and investigate ways to manage across and beyond them. This topic will provide you with an opportunity to:  more...
Seeing Beyond Belief Observation Skills for Managers ...Author: Jonathan Gosling In todaya ™s busy work environment, we spend so much time doing that we often forget to take notice of what is happening around us. When we are really able to observe, we are often able to pick up clues to overlooked opportunities and problems. But observation is a skill far more complex than just noticing details so this session asks you to turn a critical eye  more...
Searching the Invisible Web ...Author: Estelle Metayer Have you ever been frustrated when searching the Web for information you know exists, but somehow does not turn up when you search for it? This session on the "Invisible Web" will open new horizons to you by providing some guidelines and tools needed to identify the rich, structured content that is hidden from most search engines. Remember that searching the Web is  more...
The Rewards of Recognition ...Author: John J Oliver Recognition is one of the most powerful, least used management tools. Few would disagree with the argument that employees who feel appreciated and valued are much more likely to perform better than those who dona ™t but how often do you recognize the people around you? Most organizations fail to ensure that the recognition of good work happens with sufficient  more...
Reflection ...Author: Jonathan Gosling How often do you wonder not just about what happened, but why it happened and how it differs from other happenings? Todaya ™s session introduces the importance of reflection in managerial work. Reflection is about getting the meaning from everyday experiences where managers may too easily allow a doinga ™ to drive out a thinkinga ™; and a  more...
Probing Into Culture ...Author: Edgar Schein People often talk about changing their corporate culture and building a "new culture" within their organization but can you imagine trying to change the culture of the United States or France? Whether your organizationa ™s history is long and stable or short and intense, its culture is complex and deeply ingrained in its people and operations. In order to  more...
In Praise of Middle Management ...Author: Huy Quy Nguyen As a manager in the "middle", some of you may have felt stuck between the demands of senior management and the personal needs of those in your unit. You work under tight constraints and limited resources to balance the organizationa ™s needs, and your employeesa ™ abilities and well-being. In this session you will explore the role of middle managers in the  more...
Practicing CoachingOurselves ...Author: Phil LeNir Author: Henry Mintzberg In CoachingOurselves, self-directed groups of managers gather on a regular basis to work through learning material created by leading management thinkers. You share recent working experiences, discuss management issues, and use your learning to develop realistic actions. Sharing experiences and thinking through realistic actions can sometimes  more...
Practical Tips for Leading Meetings That Matter ...Author: Sandra Janoff Author: Marvin Weisbord Leading "meetings that matter" is a critical leadership skill that promotes learning and support among participants, and facilitates responsible action. By applying simple techniques to your meetings, you will be able to guide participants towards common ground and shared goals while making creative use of dissenting opinions. These techniques  more...
The Power of Social Learning ...Author: John Seeley Brown Our world is evolving at a rapid pace. In order for companies to remain globally competitive, they need to support continuous learning and the ongoing creation of new ideas and skills. Social learning, especially in small groups, provides a powerful tool to nurture innovation and productivity. As the flow of ideas and knowledge increases within your unit and  more...
Political Games in Organizations ...Author: Henry Mintzberg You may have noticed that people play politics in organizations. Not you of course - other people. Nevertheless, it is important to understand how they do it and why. In fact, it is important to know about the positive side of politics and what it can do to help an organization. In this session you will: * Look at the various types of political games most  more...
The Players of Cultural Change ...Author: Sharon Turnbull We know that culture figures prominently in changing an organization. Where it has been, and what it stands for, will significantly determine where it is able to go. You have to manage culture to manage change. And to manage culture you have to understand who plays what role in sustaining, challenging, and shifting that culture. When a culture change program has been  more...
The Play of Analysis ...Author: Ann Langley Analysis is pervasive. Managers read and write lots of reports and do quite a bit of number-crunching. Yet we all know of situations where decisions were wrong because they just weren't well thought out ("extinction by instinct") and we know of others that were analyzed interminably without getting anywhere ("paralysis by analysis"). Paradoxically, we sometimes seem to  more...
Ordinary People Extraordinary Leadership ...Author: Nancy J. Adler To embrace the type of leadership the 21st century most needs, managers must return to their most profound personal perspective, imagination and wisdom. This session challenges you to take yourselves as seriously as you take the people whom you most admire. Grant your own perceptions, ideas, images, feelings, and dreams the same respect that you give to the worlda  more...
Opening Up The Moral Senses ...Author: Frederick Bird Most of us have consciences. Despite this fact, we sometimes overlook or fail to identify moral issues that arise in the course of our work: We can fail to voice our own moral concerns directly and forcefully, and fail to pay attention when others voice moral concerns. These shortcomings in moral seeing, speaking, and hearing can be costly to our organizations, our  more...
Models Of Human Behavior ...Author: Kunal Basu Reader of Marketing at the Said Business School and Templeton College, Oxford University, UK Behaviors are there for everyone to see, but since causes are hidden from view, we tend to rely on assumptions, in the form of implicit a models of human behaviora ™. This session describes the major models of human behavior that we typically employ in organizational  more...
Models of Engagement Employment Relations ...Author: David Creelman In this session we will look at what different "deals" exist between an organization and its members and what the implications of these are. What do employees owe an organization and what do organizations owe an employee? Where do you see your organization and where would you like to see it going? The objectives for this introduction into employment relations are  more...
Managing Time and Energy ...Author: David Creelman Work is not just about making brilliant decisions. It is also about how we manage our time and energy, individually and as a team. Almost everyone feels there is not enough time in a day, but there are days when we feel a Wow, we got a lot donea . How do we make that happen more often? Sometimes the problem isna ™t lack of time at all, ita ™s lack of  more...
Managing on the Planes of Information People and Action ...Author: Henry Mintzberg This topic addresses the essence of managing: what is it that managers really do. The answer proposed is that managing happens on three planes: through information, with people, and to direct action. All are necessary, but managers often favor one plane over the others, depending on their situation and style. In this session, you will: * Come to appreciate  more...
Managing Metaphors ...Author: Cynthia Wagner Weick Metaphorsa which transfer concepts from one context to anothera are typically viewed as a linguistic device used by poets. In this session you will see that metaphor also can be a powerful tool for creating and communicating new approaches to managing, and for understanding the approaches that prevail in your organization today. The objectives for todaya  more...
Managing to Lead ...Author: Jonathan Gosling Leadership is an important aspect of managing. But what does this mean in your day-to-day work? As you will see, leadership is a complex interplay of factors which requires balance. This session explores the three key factors which contribute to leadership: qualities, behaviors and context. As a group you will: * Determine which factors contribute to  more...
Managing On the Edges ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Managers generally spend as much time "managing on the edges" - in other words out of their unit, relating to the rest of the organization and to the outside world - as they do inside their unit. Here we consider various roles related to this important work, with the concentration on "buffering": how to manage the delicate balance of outside forces coming into the  more...
Management Styles Art Craft Science ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Author: Sadilova Sasha Management is a practice where art, craft, and science meet. Most managers tend to tilt one way or another: toward creative art, practical craft, or organized science. The trouble is when one tilts too far, managing gets out of balance. What's your management style? In this CoachingOurselves session, Mintzberg and Sadilova explain  more...
Management Competency Raising ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Author: Sadilova Sasha Our objective is to be competent, right? So companies give a lot of attention to a management competencies.a The list of possible ones is so long that you can spend a lifetime learning them a and never have time to manage! The objective here is, rather, to help you to deepen an understanding of what management competencies are, and to  more...
Lessons from Machiavelli and Lao Tzu ...Author: Cynthia Wagner Weick In this session, you will gain insight into leadership styles by extracting valuable lessons regarding power and empowerment from Eastern and Western classical literature. Two extreme modelsa autocratic, top down leadership and a more participatory, empowering leadership stylea are vividly illustrated by, respectively, the political theorist Niccol  more...
Lenses for Leadership Insights ...Author: Jerry de Jaager The management thinker Peter Drucker once stated, a Insight lasts; theories dona ™t.a Breakthroughs and insights require going beyond your habitual approach to issues and seeing them in new ways. This topic offers three brief stories to help shift your perspective and promote insights on current issues within your organization. These thought-provoking  more...
Learning in and from the Social Sector ...Author: Henry Mintzberg We understand business and government well enough a the private and public sectors. But how much do we really know about the social sector, made up of cooperatives and so-called NGOs and Not-for-Profits, etc.? Do we realize how vast this sector is? This topic helps inform managers of business and government about this important sector with which they must work.  more...
Leading Change in Difficult Times ...Author: John J Oliver When the economic times are tough, everyone in your organization feels intense pressure to be profitable and keep ahead of the competition. In times like these, managementa ™s task is to motivate employees to maintain productivity and performance. But how can you ensure employees feel inspired and genuinely appreciated when the budget is being cut and people are  more...
Introducing Strategy Through Robin Hood ...Author: Joseph Lampel Robin Hood is Britaina ™s most famous outlaw. In ancient times, he was reputed to have stolen from the rich to give to the poor. In these modern times, the story of Robin Hood serves as a wonderful way to introduce some basic ideas about strategy. This session begins by considering the strategies of Robin Hood as a way of moving into the strategies of your own  more...
Introducing Culture In Organizations ...Author: Sharon Turnbull An awareness of culture can make a big difference to how you perceive management problems and to how you act on these problems. Understanding cultures can enhance inter-group relationships, and perhaps, even help you get a promotion more quickly. Whether you are working in a very stable culture, or one which is constantly in transition, we will show you that you  more...
Innovate Using Generative Relationships ...Author: Brenda Zimmernan Generative relationships are ones which bring unforeseen, novel solutions to a complex context. Managers often face challenges where no precedents exist, such as when a company or industry faces a new competitive landscape. Relationships which have generative potential can be key to creating innovative solutions. But how do you know whether relationships have  more...
Igniting Momentum with Customer Insights ...Author: Jean-Claude Larreche Some companies are able to deliver sustained exceptional growth year after year: they have momentum. Companies such as IKEA, Virgin Atlantic, and Apple come to mind. What is the key to their success? An external focus promoting continual insights into their customersa ™ needs. Igniting momentum in your organization starts first and foremost with customer  more...
How Global Should Our Firm Be ...Author: Karl Moore Author: George Yip We hear a great deal about globalization these days; companies should be global, managers should be global. To really understand how global your firm should be, we must start by understanding the dynamics of the industry you compete in. In this session participants explore a model developed by George Yip. You will: * Use Yipa ™s model  more...
High Performing Teams ...Author: Terence Traut High performing teams increase the effectiveness of high performing individuals. Knowing how to create and sustain high performing teams often determines a managera ™s success a and the inevitable success of the initiative or organization. This session invites you to examine your team and compare it to characteristics of exemplary high performing teams.  more...
Global or Worldly ...Author: Henry Mintzberg We hear a great deal about being a globala these days but maybe we should question this! Not just those of us who travel the globe, but all of us. We all need to be more a worldlya . To be Worldly is to be worldly-wise, as it is sometimes called. This means: a experienced in life, sophisticated, practical.a Imagine companies like this! These discussions are  more...
From Top Performer to Manager ...Author: Karl Moore Senior management often promotes top performers into management positions, but is this always the best choice? While this may seem to be the obvious path, the skills required to be a top performer are quite different from the skills needed to be an effective manager. The objectives for this exploration are to: * Reflect on your own managerial path. *  more...
Foresight ...Author: Robert Chia This session introduces you to the power of foresight and shows you how foresight can be carefully cultivated by re-educating your attention. Foresight is the ability to be finely tuned in to the undercurrents of events and happenings all around us. It involves the cultivated ability to see what is unseen or overlooked. The ability to 'read', or 'interpreta ™ the  more...
Fit to Lead ...Author: Dr. Michael McGannon Author: Juliette McGannon Managing is hard work: it is wearing physically, as well as emotionally. Long hours may lead to a lack of exercise, missed meals and unhealthy compensatory eating. We present some simple tools to incorporate into your workday to maintain a healthy lifestyle and help prevent many diseases of modern life. As medical professionals, we  more...
FeedFORWARD Instead of FeedBACK ...Author: Marshall Goldsmith Author: Terence Traut Providing feedback has long been considered to be an essential skill for managers. Traditionally, this information has been communicated in the form of a downward feedbacka from managers to their employees. But there is a fundamental problem with this type of feedback: it focuses on a past, on what has already occurreda not on the  more...
Developing Our Organization as a Community ...Author: Phil LeNir Author: Henry Mintzberg Experiences with CoachingOurselves and the three related programs from which it has sprung suggest a set of guidelines for the development of an organization as a community. This CoachingOurselves topic presents six guidelines and asks you to consider how you can apply them in your own organization. The objectives of this session are: *  more...
Decision Making Its Not What You Think ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Sometimes we think too much about our decisions. Perhaps we would do better to see them more insightfully. Or just act on them in order to think about them better. This session contrasts "thinking first" with "seeing first" and "doing first" as approaches to decision making, using examples from finding a mate to handling decisions at work. The objectives for this  more...
Dealing With the Pressures of Managing ...Author: Henry Mintzberg This session debunks the famous metaphor of the manager as orchestra conductor -fully in control- and replaces it with some of the realities about the characteristics of managing: the hectic pace, the fragmented work, the interruptions, and more. How is anyone supposed to think, let alone think ahead, amidst all this? The objectives for todaya ™s session are  more...
Crafting Strategy ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Strategy, defined as plan, pattern, position, and perspective, is used to derive four distinct processes of strategy formation: planning, visioning, venturing, and learning. Each is considered as it applies to your organization and the session concludes with an integrative model that includes all 8 P's. The objectives for this session are to: * Understand  more...
Control Through Decision Making ...Author: Henry Mintzberg A decision is a commitment to action; a managerial decision is usually a commitment by the manager for other people to act. This means that much of decision-making is about controlling the activities of other people. In this topic, we show how the important function of control can be understood through the lens of decision making This topic will help you and your  more...
Consulting Ourselves-The Wiki Way ...Author: Jonathan Gosling This session explores the difference between the traditional way of doing business and doing business the wiki way. A wiki is a democratic process in which people share information in a way that allows others to easily review and update their knowledge. Everyone is familiar with Wikipedia, but if you looked closely, would you discover similar processes all around  more...
Coaching Others ...Author: Beverley Patwell Why does coaching play such a prominent role in todaya ™s complex business world? In Coaching Others, Beverley Patwell explains how coaching can impact all levels of your organization and what qualities you need to coach effectively. You will: * Learn what coaching is * Understand what role it can play in your organization * Identify key  more...
Changing Things What and How ...Author: Henry Mintzberg Author: Phil LeNir Frustrated with how things currently work within your organization? Overwhelmed with where to start and what exactly to do in order to bring about change? Most people approach change in a piecemeal manner, failing to achieve lasting impact. This topic provides you with frameworks of a change what?a and a change how?a in order to better do so.  more...
Chains Hubs Webs and Sets ...Author: Henry Mintzberg It has been popular to see organizations as chains: linear sequences of activities. But many organizations dona ™t fit this, and even ones that partially do can benefit from considering alternative perspectives: organizing as hubs, webs, and/ or sets. This can make a huge difference to how you manage. In todaya ™s session you will: * Be introduced  more...
Brand Building for Every Manager self directed ...Author: Philip Kotler This session takes branding out of the marketing department and puts it into your hands. A brand is more than just a product; it also represents the values and promises made to your customers. Does the brand experience you provide live up to the brand promise? Here we present a holistic approach to branding in which all activities of the organization are aligned,  more...
Beyond Bullying ...Author: Marilyn Aitkenhead Bullying occurs when someone demonstrates a pattern of unpleasant behaviors towards someone else. It can create havoc with peoplea ™s lives and organizational performance. It is, therefore, worth investing some time in analyzing what it is, how it arises, and what can be done about it. Whether you are experiencing some bullying problems within your  more...
Beyond Bickering ...Author: Dora Koop Much has been written about conflict management and the consequences of not dealing with major disagreements but few of us stop to think about the costs of bickering over matters of minor significance. Bickering and incivility can wreak havoc with organizations if left unchecked, contributing to low morale, decreased productivity, and staff turnover. In this topic, you will  more...
Being a Catalytic Leader ...Author: Rick Crawley The idea of catalytic leadership has taken off recently as people begin to think about the difficulty in making change happen in situations where potential leaders might not have executive authority over various groups. There are many situations like this in organizations, especially with increasing use of outsourcing, contractors, joint ventures, strategic alliances,  more...
Appreciating Appreciative Inquiry ...Author: David Cooperrider Author: Brenda Zimmernan Appreciative Inquiry (AI) offers an alternative to the problem solving approach that dominates most organizations today. AI focuses on what is already working within an organization and why it works in order to build from strengths that already exist but may be hidden from view. The famous management writer, Peter Drucker, argued that  more...
Analyzing Employee Performance ...Author: Terence Traut Arguably, the most important job of a manager is to manage the performance of employees. Whether they use traditional performance management - goal setting with the employee followed by regular performance monitoring followed by annual appraisal - or a less traditional method, such as self-directed teams, effective performance managers, we suggest, look before they  more...
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Sales Breakthrough Sales Increase 100 ...ed indexes system for sales management, implementation of author system of sales planning and control (annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly plans, iteration plans, management by results using GAP-system, systematization of efforts, enclosed for sales, structuring business processes in sales; Activation of sales, development of ambitious sales plans to bring about their achievement;  more...
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Writing Special Provisions on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...f a project within the budget. This course draws on the author's extensive experience with contract documents to provide valuable project execution tips that can save your project cost and schedule. Several minutes of discussion during the kick-off of a project can prevent costly last minute changes. This course is a "How To" for preparing the format and text of Special Provisions  more...
An Engineering Company s Greatest Assets Are Its Employees - Hiring Retaining the Best on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... employment opportunities, and technology focuses. The author has spent twenty-five years in the industrial automation and systems integration field, both as an employee and as a business owner. He has seen first-hand the challenges and rewards of developing younger engineers, maintaining an experienced staff, and retaining top talent. In this course, the author discusses the ?Ten Keys?  more...
Civil Behavior in the Workplace - A Manager s Perspective on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...with this course:     The course author is not a lawyer and does not present this as legal opinion     You must contact your organization? s Human Resources Department to learn how your organization deals specifically with the issues we raise in this course     After this course, you can no longer say with credibility, ? I didn?  more...
Steel Beam Design on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...articular interest to Civil and Structural Engineers. The author attended a steel seminar on this new manual when it first came out and there were about 200 people in attendance. Only about 5 were using this new manual. I hope to improve that number with this course. Steel is a recyclable material. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of  more...
Texas ASCE Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...pair are not discussed. As part of the course, the course author's commentary is provided in the link below. A twenty-question quiz will test the student's understanding of the subject. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: What level of investigation is appropriate What evaluation methodology should be used to  more...
Earthquakes and Tsunamis Fundamental Concepts on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...rse is based on the professional experience gained by the author over more than thirty-five years of dealing with various aspects of seismic issues associated with the major engineering projects he managed around the world. Subsequent courses will deal with additional aspects of earthquake studies (such as detection, location, and the nature of ground motion) and the advances that led to a  more...
Tsunamis Generation and Propagation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...rse is based on the professional experience gained by the author in dealing with various aspects of seismic issues he dealt with in association with the major engineering projects he managed around the world. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by  more...
Power Factor Correction on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. It is the author? s intention that the material presented in this course will help the students be better versed in power factor correction, and therefore be more comfortable when working with engineers, technicians, and craftsmen in the field. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH  more...
The Green Chemical Engineer on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...neering? through the eyes of an experienced engineer. The author uses situations from his vast experience to illustrate the advantages and pitfalls of green engineering. A unique, grassroots approach is suggested by the author to provide the backdrop for the course: ?If you do not make a mess, you won?t have to clean it up and therefore you will improve your relationship to the whole of the  more...
Emerging Technologies for Conveyance Systems on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...represent the recommendation or endorsement of the course author, but provides a source of information on the objectives, description, and status of various technologies. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and  more...
Pumps on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...w, vapor bind, reverse rotation and high flow. The course author, who has over 40 years of experience designing and troubleshooting pumping systems, provides anecdotal advise on recognizing symptoms of pump problems in the field. Positive displacement pumps are discussed, including reciprocating, gear, diaphragm and progressive cavity pumps. Additionally, considerable attention is paid to  more...
Valves on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ly never heard of - the bayonet angle valve. The course author, who has over 40 years of experience designing and troubleshooting piping systems, provides a wealth of information and "been there, done that" experience in valve selection. Whether you don't know a ball valve from a gate valve or even if you think you know valves, you'll gain practical knowledge from this course. Not  more...
Agitators and Mixers on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...g or selecting a mixer for your application. The course author, who has over 40 years of experience designing agitators and mixers for process applications, provides a wealth of information and "been there, done that" experience. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board  more...
Heat Exchanger Applications on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...s of processes where each is typically used. The course author, who has over 40 years of experience designing heat exchangers for process applications, provides a wealth of information and "been there, done that" experience. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance  more...
Ins and Outs of Chemical Process Engineering on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... wealth of practical advise and anecdotes from the course author, who has over 40 years of experience designing, installing and troubleshooting process systems in multiple industries. Many aspects of process engineering are covered, ranging from considerations during system analysis to relying on plant operators when you're troubleshooting a system or you're considering process improvements.  more...
An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Acoustics on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ansmissibility and vibration isolation. Additionally, the author covers definitions of fundamental acoustic properties, and you will learn how they are calculated, utilized, and applied to a variety of noise and sound engineering situations you will encounter in your daily practice. This information will prepare you to address many design and analysis issues associated with buildings and the  more...
Financial Principles of Project Management on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...this course is based on the experience and insight of the author gained through over 30 years in the engineering consulting business. The approaches to developing billing structures and protecting profits under various contract types are timeless principles that are valid irrespective of the prevailing business environment and are applicable to any business where profit is made through billable  more...
Preparing Infrastructure Roadway Plans on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... in construction change orders. This course draws on the author's extensive experience with contract documents to provide valuable project execution tips that can save your project cost and schedule. Several low cost activities on the front end of a project are covered that will prevent costly last minute changes. This course is a "cook-book" for setting up the content and  more...
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Best Practices for Effective Lobbying The course covers the fundamentals of lobbying including: * The qualities of a good legislative advocate * The rules of effective advocacy * The language, culture and mores of the legislature * The dos and dona t s of testifying * How to find the right author for your bill * A review of all the important relevant resource materials * Client relations And much more.  more...
From The Virtual Training Company
MCDST Certification on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification will get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. VTC Certified author Bill Ferguson gives a thorough and comprehensive guide to MCDST that will help you pass the test and start or advance your IT career.  more...
Sony Vegas 6 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Sony Vegas 6 is a comprehensive video and production system that features native real-time SD, DV, and HDV editing. Vegas doesn't care what format your video or audio is in. If you can capture it or record it, you can place it on the timeline and Vegas will take care of the rest. Add unrivaled audio tools, a sensible, visual approach to digital production, outrageous power and lightning speed, and  more...
Designing Active Directory for Windows Server 2003 70-297 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft network infrastructures can grow to become very large and complex. To master the design of network infrastructures, you will need the ability to understand and engineer complex customer needs and requirements. This course will carry you though the process of understanding and designing a Microsoft Server 2003 Active Directory and Network infrastructure. VTC Author Brad Causey gives a  more...
Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...authoring toolset of Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 to create everything from DVD dailies, to highly interactive commercial titles in both SD and HD. VTC author, Nathan Haggard, shows how to get the most of the application's sophisticated design tools, templates, and transitions, offering unparalleled creative freedom. High end features and integration with graphic programs allow for unlimited  more...
Cakewalk Sonar 4 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...and a host of other new Instruments, FX and features! VTC author, David Ludwig, begins the tutorial by covering the basics of Sonar installation, tweaking Windows XP for optimization, and exploring the interface. Learn to record, edit and mix within Sonar, take advantage of advanced automation techniques, create loops and groove clips, use software synthesizers, and see a project through from  more...
Mac OS X Automator on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) One of the major new features of Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) is Automator. It is a tool that lets you build workflows from actions that may be provided by Apple (over 200 are part of the Automator installation), by software developers -- or by you, following the techniques described in the second part of this tutorial. You can use Automator to automate repetitive tasks or to manage complex and  more...
Cisco CCNA 640-801 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...nd become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). VTC Author Bill Ferguson specifically targets the four major objective groups listed on the Cisco web site. These include Planning and Designing LANs and WANs, Implementation and Operation of Routers and Switches, Troubleshooting Cisco Networks, and Understanding Cisco Networking Technologies. VTC Certified author Bill Ferguson gives  more...
ACT by Sage 2006 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author, Bill Ferguson, has used and taught others to use, contact management software for more than 10 years. This tutorial provides detailed information needed to make the most out of ACT! by Sage 2006. Ferguson demonstrates how contact management software can efficiently and effectively increase user productivity. Learn to track contacts, follow leads, create reports, write letters and faxes,  more...
Search Engine Optimization 2006 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The Internet provides a tremendous opportunity to reach potential customers on a worldwide level, faster and easier than has ever been possible before. There are over 1 billion people online throughout the world today, and this number is growing larger every day at an unprecedented rate. With this many people online, it's no surprise that the amount of search engine traffic throughout the world  more...
Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 0 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 is the consumer version of Adobe's professional-level graphics program, Adobe Photoshop. Powerful and flexible, Photoshop Elements adjusts to your level of expertise and ability. Quickly fix photos with the easy-to-use tools in the Quick Fix mode or switch to the Standard Edit mode to have all the tools at your disposal. Become a digital artist, optimize images for the  more...
AppleScript 2006 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) AppleScript is an easy-to-use scripting language that allows you to control applications on a Macintosh. With AppleScript, you can speed up processes, reduce user error, and ensure consistency. It also enables automated workflow and routine tasks, unattended operation 24 hours a day, and even cross-platform scripting. Author Ben Waldie carefully explains all of these capabilities and more of this  more...
Macromedia RoboHelp X5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Applications today have become sophisticated to an extent that a Help system is required for an average user to understand them. Macromedia RoboHelp is the fastest, easiest way to create professional Help systems and documentation for desktop and web-based applications, including .NET and Rich Internet Applications. Create Help systems that include Help topics, Table of Contents, Index, Glossary,  more...
Mac OS X Dashboard on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Dashboard provides instant access to widgets (mini-applications) that "float" over the desktop. These widgets provide simple functionality such as a calculator or clock; interaction with data from iTunes, the Address Book or other local apps; and interaction across the Web to get weather reports, stock quotes, etc. This course provides an introduction to Dashboard and you will learn how to create  more...
Macromedia Flash 8 Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...edia content for internet delivery. In this tutorial, VTC author Rick Martin starts from the ground up and gives you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Flash 8. He covers general concepts such as Flash movie architecture and animation basics and guidelines, as well as more specific topics like getting the most out of the Flash tools and panels. Along the way he includes drawing and  more...
Sony Acid Pro 6 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Sony Acid Pro 6 has become the favorite loop-based music creation tool for millions of musicians world-wide. It provides all of the tools of a full featured professional music workstation: Loop based music creation, multitrack audio and midi recording, mixing and editing, professional effects, Soft Synth / MIDI support, exclusive quantization, professional automation workflow tools and more. Acid  more...
Ajax on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Ajax, shorthand for Asynchronous Javascript and XML, is a set of technologies that allows you to create Web applications that don't need to refresh Web pages in the browser. You can operate behind the scenes, connecting to the server, uploading and downloading data, and display the results in the browser using dynamic HTML. Using Ajax gives your Web pages the feel of a desktop application--the  more...
CompTIA i-Net Certification on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) VTC's CompTIA i-Net+ Certification is intended for users who are interested in pursuing Internet-related careers and provides information required to prepare for the CompTIA i-Net+ certification. The CompTIA i-Net+ certification validates the knowledge of technical and non-technical professionals with at least six months experience in Internet, Intranet, Extranet and E-commerce technologies.  more...
100 Ways To Get More From Your Digital Camera on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...t the worry & cost of film! Professional Photographer and author of "The Digital Photography Bible," Ken Milburn will teach you the most common digital camera components & the fundamentals of using your digital camera to get the best possible images. This tutorial also covers proper composition, focus, depth of field, lighting, and more. Ken will also introduce you to two of the most popular  more...
SVG on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Ellen Pearlman teaches users the power of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), a modularized language for describing two-dimensional vector and mixed vector/raster graphics in Extensible Markup Language (XML). SVG is essentially a subset of XML, allowing for three types of graphic objects: vector graphic shapes, images and text. Unlike Flash ActionScript, SVG is text based, allowing search  more...
eZediaMX eZediaQTI on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Scott Doucet teaches users how to master eZediaMX / eZediaQTI. Digital business cards and educational multimedia applications are just some of the software possibilities with eZedia software. eZediaMX provides users advanced feature control of media handling, cross platform editing and playback. It's the perfect choice for creating portfolios, storyboards, business presentations,  more...
Microsoft Access 2002 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Dave Mercer teaches database users the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2002. Whether an advanced, or first time database user, Access 2002 delivers powerful tools for managing and analyzing data. Learn efficient database design, how to create effective tables, and the secrets of querying. Learn the logistics of datatypes and Auto-number fields. Also, learn how to create and edit  more...
Macromedia Director MX on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...orporate Intranets, and the Web. Virtual Training Company author Scott Doucet teaches users the power of this prodigious application. Deliver your content anywhere, both online and offline. Everyone will get a chance to view your masterpiece! Director MX allows users to build exceptionally rich content that delivers integrated interactive audio, video, vectors and bitmaps, text, fonts, and much  more...
DNS on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...most every IP based application. Virtual Training Company author Blair Rampling explains to users the details of what DNS is, how it works, and how to work with DNS clients and servers on both Microsoft Windows and Unix platforms. Prerequisites are that users have a basic knowledge of TCP/IP, Unix, and administration of Microsoft Windows. Topics include: setting up DNS Zones and Records, using  more...
Microsoft Outlook 2002 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Accessing and communicating quickly and effectively in today's fast-paced world is critical. Work smarter and faster. Microsoft Outlook 2002 makes it a breeze to manage e-mail messages, tasks, contacts, and appointments all from one location. Send and receive instant messages, access Web-based e-mail accounts, and schedule meetings. Virtual Training Company author Brian Culp steps you through this  more...
Adobe Photoshop Advanced Artistry on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Jayse Hansen takes users through advanced aspects of Adobe Photoshop as it relates to fine art, commercial art, etc. He teaches users new advanced retouching and tone enhancement techniques. Learn subtle techniques for color correction, as well as more dramatic techniques for creating illusions intended to fool the eye. Learn to manipulate tone and create metal, stone, and porcelain skin  more...
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Organize and format your material easily, illustrate your points with your own images or with clip art, and even broadcast your presentations over the Web. Virtual Training Company author Curtis Simmons shows users how to get the most out of this application. In this tutorial, he explains the basics of  more...
Apple iMovie 3 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...o create dazzling custom movies. Virtual Training Company author David Daigrepont shows users the tools of iMovie 3 and its seemless integration with other iLife applications. Import and export digital media content from application to application, import images from iPhoto and audio from iTunes, and create scene selection menus within iDVD by creating markers within iMovie 3. Spice up your  more...
Adobe Photoshop CS on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...rt, and digital photography. Andrew Hathaway, veteran VTC Author and Adobe Certified Expert, trains from the basics, with the assumption that user has not worked with Photoshop before. He explains basic imaging technology, masks and selections, and color correction and editing. Watch as he demonstrates powerful techniques that you can then apply within the actual application. It's so much  more...
Carrara Studio 3 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Carrara Studio 3 offers a complete solution for 3D modeling, animation and rendering. Available for Macintosh and Windows, Carrara Studio 3 combines the features and tools that creative professionals, educators, students and serious hobbyists find most appealing. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author and expert 3D animator Doug Sahlin teaches fundamentals for creating 3D scenes,  more...
Microsoft Exchange 2003 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ecurity, availability, and reliability. In this tutorial, author and certified instructor Mark Long guides users through understanding, designing and implementing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. He discusses differences between this and previous versions, helping Microsoft Exchange 2000 users easily migrate to 2003. The basics of Shared File and Client Server, updating Exchange Security, as  more...
Macromedia Flash MX Pro 2004 Advanced Developer on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Macromedia Flash MX Pro 2004 Advanced Developer opens a whole new world of functionality to Flash development and programming. The central program, Flash MX Pro 2004, Includes everything in Flash MX 2004, plus advanced functionality for creating more sophisticated interactive content, rich Internet applications, professional quality video, and easy deployment to devices. In this VTC tutorial,  more...
Microsoft FrontPage 2003 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... sophisticated websites by providing professional design, authoring, data, and publishing tools. VTC author, Kate Chase, covers basic website design, hyperlinks, working with text, and inserting multimedia elements with use of new layout and graphics tools. She explains dealing with tables, frames, and forms within site design. Also covered are enhanced publishing features and options that help  more...
Pinnacle Liquid Edition on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Virtual Training Company is proud to introduce Pinnacle Liquid Edition, the most powerful and comprehensive DV editing solution available today. Liquid Edition provides the strong editing features that professionals demand by combining the professional expertise and esteemed broadcast heritage of the Pinnacle Liquid line with the plug and play power and ease of use of Edition. Liquid Edition  more...
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Organize and format your material easily, illustrate your points with your own images, or clip art, and even broadcast presentations over the Web. Virtual Training Company author Curtis Simmons shows users how to get the most out of this application. In this tutorial, he explains the basics of  more...
Adobe LiveMotion 2 0 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) LiveMotion 2 from Adobe enables you to create great web graphics with interactivity, animation and sound. Web professionals are increasingly using animation to attract and engage Web audiences, but creating sophisticated animations has traditionally been time and resource-intensive. This version moves beyond basic Web animation with expanded content creation features, improved integration with  more...
discreet 3ds max 6 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) VTC presents: Discreet 3ds max 6 software - the latest version of Discreet's award-winning modeling, animation, and rendering solution used by the world's top 3D professional artists and designers to create eye-catching visual effects, cutting-edge games, and unique design visualizations. VTC Author Michael Hurwicz guides you through visualization, construction and animation of your own 3D  more...
Microsoft Access 2003 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ess, and share data, in no time. Virtual Training Company author, Dave Mercer, guides users through the Access 2003 set of powerful tools that are easy enough to learn for beginners, but sophisticated enough for the most complex developers. Mercer first covers the basics of using Access 2003, including navigating within the interface and relational database development and design principles. He  more...
Macromedia Contribute 2 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...rol needed to lock down site design, layout and code. VTC author, John Kuhlman, demonstrates how to customize Contribute 2, create connections, build and edit web content, create links and tables, use templates, and administer a website. New Contribute 2 features such as FlashPaper and PayPal E-Commerce are also discussed. Save time and money by updating website content yourself. This tutorial  more...
Microsoft Word 2003 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ur resume and designing a web page. In this VTC tutorial, author Laurie Fuller will guide you through the basic steps of creating and editing documents. You will learn how to add tables and graphics, as well as format and change style types. Once you master the basics, you can learn other features of Word 2003, such as merging letters and addresses for mass mailings or integration with Excel.  more...
discreet combustion on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Discreet combustion 3 is an exciting program that offers the creative tools, speed and interactivity that professionals need and artists crave. Paint, animation, editing and 3D compositing are combined in an integrated environment based on Discreet's legendary user interface. VTC author Dwayne Ferguson shows you step by step, how to get the most out of this powerful software. Learn animation, 3D  more...
Microsoft Visual Basic for Access 2002 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Visual Basic for Access 2002 is actually the language used to build Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Mark Long teaches you how to use Visual Basic for Access to build and publish your own programs. He teaches you the concept of event programming, code control structures, variables, constants, and much more. To  more...
Search Engine Optimization on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The Internet provides a tremendous opportunity to reach potential customers on a worldwide level, faster and easier than has ever been possible before. There are over 390 million people online throughout the world today, and this number is growing larger every day at an unprecedented rate. With this many people online, it's no surprise that the amount of search engine traffic throughout the world  more...
Macromedia Director MX 2004 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...s-platform publishing, and Flash MX 2004 integration. VTC author, Brian Maxx, details how users can work effectively and efficiently within Director MX 2004. He demonstrates how users can integrate Director MX 2004 with other image editing applications, such as Flash MX 2004 and Fireworks MX 2004. Project planning, brainstorming, and integration are covered in great detail as he guides users  more...
Animating In Flash on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Make your own cartoons! That is the beauty of Flash. Anyone with an idea can create their very own cartoons and animations and share them with the world on the Internet. In this tutorial VTC author and experienced animator Dwayne Ferguson will show you all the steps to creating your very own animations. From concept to planning, to creating and publishing. With "Animating In Flash" you will have  more...
Dynamic HTML DHTML on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Dynamic HTML (DHTML) is an umberella term for a combination of HTML, XHTML, CSS, and a client side scripting language such as Javascript, or VBScript. DHTML allows developers to create engaging web sites with content that can move, change shape, size, color, or otherwise react to user actions without requiring a trip to the web server, or browser plug-in. VTC author, Darcey Spears, shows users  more...
Macromedia Flash ActionScript 2 0 OOP on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Macromedia Flash is one of the most versatile and user-friendly applications available today. Combine Flash with the Internet and you have unlimited possibilities for everything from animation to web applications. With ActionScripting, all of that potential becomes easier and more streamlined. Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a different approach to programming, intended to solve some of the  more...
Oracle Performance Tuning 1Z0-033 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author, Gavin Powell, covers material in the 1Z0-033 Oracle 9i tuning certification examination, including the basics of performance tuning and tuning tools. Memory tuning covers the shared pool, the database buffer cache and other buffers. From an I/O perspective, topics covered are physical file structures of the database, tablespaces, datafiles and at the block level. Also covered are  more...
CompTIA Linux Certification on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... never require upgrading. This tutorial, by long time VTC author, Arthur Griffith, provides the information in the areas covered by the exam: planning the implementation, installation, configuration, administration, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and identifying, installing, and maintaining system hardware. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the CompTIA Linux+ Certification  more...
Microsoft Project 2003 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Product managers need to track project resources, time, and cost, schedule tasks efficiently, exchange project information, and communicate with resources while maintaining control over a project. VTC author, Brian Culp, teaches users Microsoft Project 2003 , an invaluable project management tool that allows product managers to take control. Learn how to start projects, create and edit tasks,  more...
J2EE Java 2 Enterprise Edition on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) J2EE is an acronym for Java 2 Enterprise Edition. The Java 2 Enterprise Edition is Software that can be used along with the J2SE, the Java 2 Standard Edition which includes the compiler and the other fundamentals of Java. The J2EE software includes development and deployment systems for Java Servlets and Java ServerPages. Both of these combine Java and HTML to produce web pages on demand. VTC  more...
Data Modeling on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...high-level conceptual models to physical data models. VTC author, Gavin Powell, covers topics such as normalization and denormalization for relational data modeling, fact dimensional structures for data warehouse data modeling, and basic object data modeling for object databases. Powell also examines useful web sites and vendor software, such as Oracle database, for finding data modeling  more...
CompTIA Network Certification 2005 Objectives on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training. An accepted foundation-level, vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals, many IT certifications integrate CompTIA Network+ into their  more...
Java 2 Certified Programmer on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The Java 2: Certified Programmer tutorial is for programmers experienced in using the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language who wish to take the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform exam . This course covers the information required by certification exam 310-035, which is the exam for Java 2 version 1.4. It also includes the information needed for 310-036, which is  more...
Adobe Photoshop for Photographers 3rd Edition on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...harging user workflow, and releasing user creativity. VTC author, Gavin Phillips, shows users how to greatly increase workflow and productivity using Photoshop, while also becoming more "business creative" in the process. Learn how to create tasteful and marketable artistic effects in less than five minutes using custom actions, all of which are included on the tutorial. To begin learning  more...
Apple Motion on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... graphics and compositing powerhouse, Apple Motion . VTC author, Scott Simmons, shows users how to take advantage of Motion's powerful toolset. Motion's behavioral animation tools and presets afford unprecedented freedom to produce natural and complex animations with little time or effort. You'll be designing motion graphics quickly as you adopt your own techniques to build stunning  more...
Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author, Frank Maturi teaches users advanced concepts of Lightwave 3D Modeling. He begins by demonstrating how to set up a Modeler interface, while detailing general and display options, units, layouts, backdrops, and viewports. He then shows users how to find blueprints and reference images from the Web, use Photoshop for blueprint preparation, set up background templates within Modeler, and  more...
discreet 3ds max 7 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Discreet 3ds max 7 is the latest version of Discreet's award-winning modeling, animation, and rendering solution used by the world's top 3D professional artists and designers to create eye-catching visual effects, cutting-edge games, and unique design visualizations. VTC Author Michael Hurwicz guides you through visualization, construction and animation of your own 3D projects and characters,  more...
AutoCAD 2005 for Architects on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) AutoCAD 2005 for Architects builds upon the previous title, AutoCAD 2004 for Architects. It is intended for intermediate to advanced users who want to take full advantage of AutoCAD in an architectural environment. This tutorial will guide the user to more advanced 2D features of AutoCAD and basic 3D concepts. VTC author, Ivanhoe Tejeda, begins the tutorial by creating working drawings for a  more...
Apple iWork 05 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Apple iWork '05 allows users to bring ideas to life with Keynote 2 and the powerful word processor, Pages. Keynote set the standard for creating media presentations and now Keynote 2 lets users build gorgeous photography portfolios, animated storyboards and self-running, interactive slideshows. With its built-in iLife Media Browser, Apple iWork '05 is the perfect complement to iLife. VTC author,  more...
Adobe ImageReady CS on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe ImageReady CS is a companion program to the popular image editing application "Photoshop CS". For years, Photoshop has been one of the leaders in the graphics design arena, becoming the industry standard for photographers, print designers and game developers alike. While Photoshop handled many image editing tasks well, designing graphics for the Web brought on a new set of requirements.  more...
Cakewalk Sonar 4 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...audio production environment on the Windows platform. VTC author, David Ludwig, begins the tutorial by covering the basics of Sonar installation, tweaking Windows XP for optimization, and exploring the interface. Learn to record, edit and mix within Sonar, take advantage of advanced automation techniques, create loops and groove clips, use software synthesizers, and see a project through from  more...
Adobe After Effects 6 5 Advanced on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe After Effects 6.5 is the standard for professional motion graphics, compositing and animation from the acknowledged world leader in graphics software, Adobe Systems, Inc. It is affectionately known as "Photoshop in motion" by those who use it daily. It is employed by Hollywood film production companies, independent filmmakers, major television studios, local television stations and anyone  more...
Introduction To XML on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a W3C-recommended general-purpose markup language for creating special-purpose markup languages. It is capable of describing many different kinds of data. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the sharing of data across different systems, particularly systems connected via the Internet. XML allows more control over data and is instumental in the use of RDF, RSS,  more...
Apple Motion 2 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...raphics and compositing powerhouse, Apple Motion 2 . VTC author, Scott Simmons, shows users how to take advantage of the Motion 2 toolset. Motion's behavioral animation tools and presets afford unprecedented freedom to produce natural and complex animations with little time or effort. You'll be designing motion graphics quickly as you adopt your own techniques to build stunning animations. A  more...
Real World PHP Programming The Basics on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...Author Mike Morton introduces PHP programming in a fashion that is immediately applicable to experienced programmers, and new programmers alike. This programming title does not focus on getting certified in PHP, but rather focuses on the application of PHP in everyday programming, including the proper terminology as well as learning PHP slang. Starting with the absolute basics of PHP types and  more...
Poser 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Poser is a 3d-character animation and design tool for digital artists and animators. From an included collection of human and animal models and props, this program enables you to create movies, images, and posed 3D figures. With Virtual Training Company's Poser 5 tutorial, this application becomes easy for any user, artist, or animator to master. Author Dwayne Ferguson starts with the basics of  more...
Search Engines on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) This Virtual Training Company tutorial is perfect for those who are new to search engines and the Internet, and those who get frustrated when searching and would like a better way to find exciting new information. Author Kathy Evans will help you become more efficient in your searches. She begins by introducing you to directories and search engines, helping you learn to develop a search strategy.  more...
Final Cut Pro 2 0 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...In Virtual Training Company's Final Cut Pro 2.0 Tutorial, author David Bigelow thoroughly introduces this application to beginners as well to users already familiar with digital nonlinear editing. He takes the user step-by-step through the process of capturing, editing, applying effects and titles, mixing audio, and outputting to tape or file. This training also elaborates on what's new  more...
xSLT on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) xSLT (Extensible Style Language of Transformations) serves as both a style and a programming language. Author Anthony Knox begins this Virtual Training Company tutorial with an introduction to xSLT, the necessary tools, terminology, and the basics of creating a xSLT document. He covers both Top Level and Low Level elements, and explains additional functions. To get started, simply click one of the  more...
Microsoft Office XP Upgrade on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In Virtual Training Company's tutorial for Upgrade to Microsoft XP, author Greg Dutton explains the features that make XP productive, efficient, and reliable. He covers everything that is new to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, and Outlook. In no time, these new features will become as familiar to you as your old version of Microsoft Office. To get started, simply click one of the  more...
Macromedia Flash MX ActionScript on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...Author Doug Sahlin teaches you the ins and outs of Macromedia Flash MX ActionScripting. Designed to create websites or multimedia presentations for CD-ROM, Flash MX ActionScripting allows users to create exciting animated graphics while keeping a smaller file size than with conventional graphic editing methods. Learn key concepts that will make your Flash designs efficient and entertaining. If  more...
Microsoft Visual Studio NET on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...ns spanning any Internet device. Virtual Training Company author Dave Mercer teaches developers how to harness the power of this powerful Internet application builder that allows for the targeting of operating systems and languages. Choose from a host of modernized languages and make use of the familiar syntax users of Visual Basic are familiar with, as well as the Object Oriented Programming  more...
Keynote on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Apple Keynote provides a simple set of tools for creating powerful slide show presentations. Organize and format your slides easily and effectively. Illustrate your information with your own images, or those created with Photoshop Elements. Even broadcast your presentations via QuickTime, or with a PDF file for the Internet. Virtual Training Company author Mario Leone shows you how to utilize this  more...
Macromedia Flash 5 Techniques on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) As in Virtual Training Company's other "Techniques" tutorials, the Flash 5 Techniques tutorial takes the user through ten projects that concentrate on different skills needed to maximize this application. Author Rick Martin assumes you have a basic understanding of Flash 5 and goes step by step through projects like basic and advanced animated splash screens, scrolling text windows, flashing mask  more...
Unix Shell Scripting Advanced on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Virtual Training Company's Unix Shell Scripting Advanced tutorial is recommended for the more advanced user who has a working knowledge of basic UNIX Shell operation. This course describes how to create programs using the syntax and features of the UNIX Shell, focusing on the most popular-- the Bourne Shell. In this eight hour tutorial, author Mark Virtue will demonstrate techniques that will be  more...
CompTIA Server Certification on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Virtual Training Company's CompTIA Server+ Certification Tutorial is geared toward helping you to pass the certification test, but includes plenty of foundation material of use to both the beginner and the professional. Author Bill Ferguson's 9-hour course explains what a network is, what it does, and its components, as well as how to install, configure and upgrade a network. Start learning this  more...
Web Publishing and Publicizing on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The aim of Virtual Training Company's Web Publishing and Publicizing tutorial is to give a thorough understanding of the concepts, tools and processes involved in creating, publishing and publicizing a web site. This tutorial includes DNS hosting with a movie each for US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand audiences. It also includes techniques for getting your site found by search engines. Author  more...
QuarkXPress 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) QuarkXPress 5 is an industry-wide standard application in the print and design world, used as a layout and typographical tool to assemble elements for use in magazine, newspaper, brochure and other types of production. New features of QuarkXPress 5 makes this version even better than before, including tables, layers, XML export, hyperlinks, spell-check, and web design tools. This Virtual Training  more...
Microsoft FrontPage 2002 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...and update sites. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Linda Young teaches you how to create a professional looking web site with ease. Beginners and experienced users alike can benefit from her in-depth training. She starts out slowly, allowing you to learn the building blocks of FrontPage 2002, before taking to the next level. You will learn how to add hyperlinks, how to construct  more...
FileMaker Pro 5 for the Web on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...publishing (ISBN#1930519729), and HTML (ISBN#1889347663). Author David Bylund takes you through 3 approaches to learning FileMaker Pro for the Web: Static, which helps you create html pages behind the scenes of FileMaker; Instant Web Publishing, which gives you limited control over the layout and information from FileMaker on your web page; and Custom Web Publishing, which gives you complete  more...
Adobe InDesign 2 0 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...f indexes and tables of content. Virtual Training Company author Andrew Hathaway begins slowly by introducing and explaining the interface and palettes of InDesign 2.0, setting up a new document, and how to use many of the tools, such as line tools and frame tools. He then moves on to adding text and graphics, formatting, editing, applying color, importing from PhotoShop or Illustrator, and  more...
Mac OS X Jaguar Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...adical departure from previous Mac operating systems. VTC author Matt Neutra will walk you through all of the new elements of OS X - including v10.2 - and show you how to maneuver it like a power user. He starts by familiarizing you with the interface, then guides you through the use of the Finder. You will learn how to set your preferences, how to use Sherlock, how to share files, the iLife  more...
Final Cut Pro 3 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Even if you are new to digital nonlinear editing, James Monohan can make you a proficient user in Final Cut Pro 3 with this comprehensive training. Virtual Training Company's 11-hour tutorial takes you from the basics of digital editing through configuring your system, capturing video, importing data, media management, keyframes, outputting, exporting, and much more. The author includes an  more...
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...als from Virtual Training Company for Dreamweaver MX. The author of this series, Mark Fletcher, is a member of Team Macromedia for Dreamweaver and Certified Macromedia Professional. Tap into his extensive knowledge as he takes you step-by-step through the creation of a web site. He will show you how to add text and graphics, work with frames and framesets, apply cascading style sheets, and  more...
Perl Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...Author Joshua Mostafa takes users through the versatile and powerful programming language known as PERL, a server side language whose primary duty is to handle dynamic content and service clients on the Internet. What separates PERL from other scripting languages is its flexibility. Users don't need to code in a certain way to effectively use PERL and have fun doing it. Joshua shows you what  more...
Macromedia Fireworks MX on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Scott Doucet shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics using Fireworks MX, the latest in the Macromedia MX software production line. Macromedia has designed Fireworks MX to help both the designer and programmer create engaging, attractive, and functional websites in the shortest time possible using the MX technology. It comes with the ability to import, create, and export a  more...
Adobe FrameMaker 7 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...author Mario Leone teaches beginners and intermediate users how to use Adobe FrameMaker as more than just a simple word processing application. Page Designing, Equation Editing, Book Building, E-Book Building, and Web Converting are just some of the user possibilites with FrameMaker. Create graphics using the numerous graphic tools within FrameMaker for page designing. Import Microsoft Word  more...
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Advanced on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...MX series of tutorials from the Virtual Training Company. Author Mark Fletcher is a Member of Team Macromedia for Dreamweaver and a regular contributor to Macromedia DevNet; he is also a Certified Macromedia Professional. Mark shows the user how to work with CSS, add style to web pages, create page layouts, use integrated code tools, create web pages that comply with the Web Accessibility  more...
MetaCreations Infini D 4 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Infini-D 4.5 makes 3D animation feel like second nature, featuring the perfect balance of professional animation features, high-end special effects, and broadcast quality output, all within a celebrated, intuitive working environment. Version 4.5 features a dramatically faster renderer, a robust batch rendering queue, powerful new particle effects, and support for MetaCreations' MetaStream. In  more...
Metacreations Poser 3 4 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Poser is a 3d-character animation and design tool for digital artists and animators. From an included collection of human and animal models and props, this program enables you to create movies, images, and posed 3D figures. With Virtual Training Company's Poser 3/4 tutorial, this application becomes easy for any user, artist, or animator to master. Author Matt Neutra starts with the basics of  more...
QuarkXPress 4 Techniques on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) QuarkXPress 4 Techniques tutorial is great for those with a working knowledge of QuarkXPress 4. Author Brian Cookman explores the new features and exciting possibilities in areas such as fonts, typography, grids and drawing. He introduces some new ideas and exercises to jump-start your imagination. You can start learning these tips right away by clicking on the topic that you want to know more  more...
HTML 4 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) If the Internet were a building, HTML would be the bricks. Virtual Training Company's tutorial on HTML 4 is essential for anyone who is studying web design or is building web sites. HTML will pull you into the world of the Internet, and author Mark Fletcher will show you how to use it to get your web site up and running in no time. From the very basics to actually working online, Mark Fletcher  more...
Adobe Photoshop Special FX on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe Photoshop is the world-standard image-editing solution for print and the web. Virtual Training Company's Photoshop Special F/X tutorial is targeted at the intermediate to advanced user with a minimum of 60 hours experience, who has taken a 16-hour class, or, ideally, someone who has viewed roughly 70% of the VTC Photoshop tutorial (ISBN # 1930519206). Expert author Rita Amladi teaches over 9  more...
JavaScript Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) JavaScript may be thought of as an extension of HTML. It is great way to make your web site come alive. JavaScript allows you to create pop-up windows and games, manipulate images, insert digital clocks and counters, and more. Chris Rasmussen, the author of Virtual Training Company JavaScript Fundamentals tutorial, explains in great detail the ins and outs of these important web building blocks.  more...
Microsoft Excel 2000 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) With Microsoft Excel 2000, you can take advantage of comprehensive tools to create spreadsheets and share them on the Web for universal viewing and collaboration. Excel allows you to easily analyze data with charts, Microsoft PivotTable, and graphs. You can even use automatic formatting to create data-rich spreadsheets. In this tutorial, you are guided from basic thorough advanced techniques by  more...
Microsoft Word 2000 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Word 2000 provides powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents that anyone with a Web browser can view- making it easy for team members to collaborate online. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Angie Rawlings shows you how to use this powerful application, covering the basics of the interface, menu bar, and tool bars. She then leads you into creating and  more...
FileMaker Pro 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Create powerful relational databases that allow you to produce invoices, form letters, client contact databases, purchase order systems, and much more. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 5 tutorial teaches you this application by taking you through the creation of a complete business system. With author Mark Vernon, you will build databases for customers, products, orders, invoicing, and  more...
Microsoft Access 2000 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Access 2000 gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. You can share your database with coworkers over an intranet, find and retrieve information quickly, and take advantage of pre-packaged automated solutions to quickly create databases. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Lorie Flenner begins very basic, explaining the key concepts behind Access and relational  more...
Microsoft Windows IIS 4 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) IIS 4 (Internet Information Server) is Microsoft's premier web server. It includes WWW service, File Transfer Protocol service (FTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol service (SMTP) that allows email transfers, and Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) service that allows you to set up news groups. IIS 4 gives you many options, such as a certificate server, an index server that allows search options,  more...
Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server Admin on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server is a very popular server. Not only is it convenient to use, it is also a stable operating system. NT 4 is excellent in running applications. It has a graphical user environment, allows desktop configuration, is capable of multitasking, and has a large load capacity. You can set it up not only as your primary domain controller, but also as a back-up domain controller  more...
Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server Installation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Windows NT 4 Server is a very popular server. Not only is it convenient to use, it is also a stable operating system. NT 4 is excellent in running applications. It has a graphical user environment, allows desktop configuration, is capable of multitasking, and has a large load capacity. In Virtual Training Company's NT 4 Server Installation tutorial, author Louis DiPaola makes  more...
Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation is one of the most powerful desktop operating systems for business computing. With it's updated interface, remote management capabilities, and troubleshooting tools, NT 4 Workstation is easy to use. It also protects operating system code, device drivers, and data from applications, making it a secure and reliable system. Author Mark Fletcher first gives a  more...
Adobe InDesign on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe InDesign 1.0 Software shares the language of professional designers, delivering unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for designing superb pages. It works seamlessly with Adobe's PhotoShop and Illustrator applications, providing a single integrated system that does not interrupt your creative process. Virtual Training Company author Ian Cowles begins by introducing and  more...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Built on NT technology, Windows 2000 Professional delivers the business operating system to the next generation of computing. With built-in Web and application services, Internet-standard security, and record-breaking performance at a low cost, it is one of the best operating systems for doing business on the Internet. Learn all about it in Virtual Training Company's tutorial. You will soon be  more...
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Organize and format your material easily, illustrate your points with your own images or with clip art, and even broadcast your presentations over the Web. Virtual Training Company author Angie Rawling shows you how to get the most out of this application. In this 8-hour tutorial, she explains the  more...
TCP IP for Windows on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) TCP/IP, or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is actually a suite of protocols that gives you the ability to transmit, connect, provide maintenance, check for errors, and troubleshoot a network. You can even connect to a remote machine and control it. TCP/IP is must-know information for the network administrator. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Louis DiPaola guides  more...
Microsoft Windows 98 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Microsoft Windows 98 is the operating system that makes your computer work and play better. It provides you with easier Internet access and usage, better performance, and easy system diagnostics and maintenance. After author Angie Rawling explains the basic components of Windows 98, such as the accessories, files, folders, and toolbars, she instructs you how to customize the interface, run  more...
Macromedia Flash 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Macromedia Flash 5 is the key to designing and delivering low-bandwidth animations, presentations, and Web sites. It offers scripting capabilities and server-side connectivity for creating engaging applications, Web interfaces, and training courses. Once you've created your content, 96% of the online audience will be able to view it with the Macromedia Flash Player. Virtual Training Company author  more...
Macromedia Fireworks 4 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... to Web graphics production! Let Virtual Training Company author Rick Martin show you how to create, edit, and animate Web graphics using a complete set of bitmap and vector tools. In this tutorial, he will teach you to use export controls to optimize your images, give them advanced interactivity, and export them into Macromedia Dreamweaver and other HTML editors. You will even learn how to  more...
Macromedia FreeHand 9 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Macromedia FreeHand 9 is a versatile graphics application that uses vector drawing and allows you to import artwork from other sources. It is wonderful for creating ads, book covers, letterhead, and more. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Vivian Garner starts slowly by acquainting you with the many tools of Freehand. She will then guide you through using layers, fills, strokes,  more...
QuickBooks 2000 2001 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) QuickBooks 2000/2001 is America's #1 selling accounting software, and with its many new features, it makes managing your business even easier. Users can complete routine tasks such as writing checks, paying bills, creating invoices, tracking funds, inventory, and POs, emailing and faxing invoices, and managing payroll. Author Linda Young guides you through the steps of configuring QuickBooks so  more...
Appleworks 6 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Appleworks 6 is the software application that's really multiple programs in one. It integrates six components- word processing, spreadsheet, database, drawing, painting, and presentation- into one software package. Appleworks 6 is geared toward the education market, making it a perfect tool for students and teachers, alike. With the help of author, Matt Neutra, users learn how to apply Appleworks  more...
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...and update sites. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Linda Young teaches you how to create a professional looking web site with ease. Beginners and experienced users alike can benefit from her in-depth training. She starts out slowly, allowing you to learn the building blocks of FrontPage, before taking to the next level. You will learn how to add hyperlinks, how to construct  more...
xHTML on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) xHTML is a combination of HTML and XML(extensible Markup Language). xHTML consists of all the elements in HTML 4 combined with the syntax of XML. This tutorial teaches you how to code in xHTML. Author Anthony Knox will show you everything you need to know about CSS1 Selectors, Pseudo elements and classes, visual formatting, and advanced CSS2. Virtual Training Company even lets you begin the  more...
AutoCAD 2000 Basics on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) AutoCAD 2000 is one of the world's most popular drafting packages. This 4 hour introductory tutorial is geared toward the beginner, allowing them to feel comfortable within the application. Virtual Training Company author Adam Beare will go over the menus and tools of AutoCAD, along with the basics of drawing and drafting. Upon completion of the tutorial, the student should have a good overall  more...
MYOB 10 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) For over 10 years, MYOB Accounting has been setting the standard by which all accounting software is judged. Conceived solely for GUI systems such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS, MYOB takes full advantage of today's computing systems to quickly and smoothly help you Mind Your Own Business. Follow author Karen Dews through this Virtual Training Company as she guides you in setting up a new data  more...
Apple iMovie 2 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) iMovie2 is the latest version of the user-friendly software that has enabled Mac users to turn their home video recordings into amazing Desktop Movies. The software is quick and easy to learn with the help of author, George Lemonofides. After completing this Virtual Training Company tutorial, you will be able to achieve what the professionals can achieve. You will learn how you can capture video  more...
Painter 6 0 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Corel Painter 6 is a digital painting resource that simulates hand drawing and painting. Painter 6 is the perfect tool for artists, designers, and animators. It realistically recreates the effects of real media with its vast array of brushes and imaging options such as felt-pens, watercolors, oil paints, and more. Author Andrew Hathaway guides you through this incredible tutorial, where you will  more...
FileMaker Pro Scripting on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) FileMaker Pro is a powerful and useful application that takes the headache out of keeping your business databases organized. Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro Scripting tutorial is perfect for gaining a more in-depth understanding of the actual use of scripts in real-world situations. It is highly recommended that you complete Virtual Training Company's FileMaker Pro 3/4 (ISBN#1889347450)  more...
Netscape 6 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Netscape 6 is a suite of software that includes Internet browsing, email and instant messaging. With Netscape you can locate, access and view pages on the Internet and customize the browser to meet your personal and business needs. Virtual Training Company author Linda Young begins by briefly going over how the web works and surfing the web. She then covers many features of Netscape such as  more...
Adobe Acrobat 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe Acrobat 5 is used primarily for the creation of PDF files for CD and on the Web, although it has a lot of other features. If you want to create a file (or scanned material) for use by others who don't have your application or fonts, then Acrobat is used to create the PDF file (Portable Document Format). Using Acrobat Reader (a free application), anyone can view your document just the way you  more...
Adobe GoLive 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Adobe GoLive 5.0 software gives you industrial-strength design, production, and management features so you can create professional, dynamic, database-driven Web sites. Tightly integrated with other Adobe products such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, and LiveMotion, Adobe GoLive software protects your code from modification and corruption while offering industry-leading site layout and management  more...
Bryce 5 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Whether you're a pro or a beginning artist, Bryce 5 is an easy way to create, explore, and animate extraordinary imagery. It's perfect for multimedia, video, and the Web. Author Matt Neutra takes you from the basics through some of the more advanced features in this 11.5 hour Virtual Training Company Bryce Tutorial. He will show you all of the tools of the interface, how to create objects, editing  more...
CSS2 Tutorials on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) CSS2 (Cascading Style Sheets, Level 2) is a language that allows you to separate content and style within a document. It makes developing and maintaining a web site a much easier task. In Virtual Training Company's tutorial, author Anthony Knox introduces you to CSS2, the structure of CSS, and how to create a basic style sheet. He guides you through visual formatting, such as positioning, and into  more...
Unix Shell Fundamentals on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) UNIX is a family of operating systems. UNIX Shell is common in text-based or command-line UNIX programs. The commands of UNIX shell are compatible with all brands of UNIX, including Linux. This Virtual Training Company tutorial teaches the fundamentals of UNIX Shell even if you have no prior knowledge of UNIX or UNIX Shell commands. Author Mark Virtue helps you get a better understanding thorough  more...
Mac OS 9 on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Mac OS 9 is a Macintosh Operating System that features 9 Internet tools, including Sherlock 2, the ultimate in search engines. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, author Chuck Taylor takes you step-by-step through each and every menu and all the options, from the Apple to the Special Menu. He goes over the desktop, the control strip, and even fills you in on updating to OS 9.1. Learn this  more...
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