Online Better eLearning

Creating a Business Execution Culture ...at if a team member simply needs a little help to execute better? Coaching for Execution will provide valuable information to ensure your team is executing to its fullest potential. Once you have the right team in place and they are executing ideas and accomplishing great things, then what? You'll explore important information to help you lead your winning team.Larry Bossidy, author of  more...

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

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...e to come, it may be true that you could do it quicker or better, but an important part of your new role is delegating tasks to others. You will not have time to do everything yourself, and your staff members will need to know that you trust them enough, and are sufficiently interested in their development, to give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Effective communication is at  more...

A New Manager and the Company s Future A New Manager and the Company's Future Perhaps one of the most exciting and challenging changes that comes with moving into a management role is the need to take a more strategic view of the work you are doing. You need to develop a greater awareness of how your own work, and the work of those in your department, fits with the strategic vision of the company. You will also need to have a  more...

Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards HRCI SPHR ...eed to revisit their compensation and benefits program to better fit their strategic goals and objectives. All the topics in this course are based on the Total Rewards functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This course prepares HR professionals and managers who are preparing for the Human Resource Certification Institute's  more...

Design for Six Sigma in the Organization ...future of Six Sigma, as it is emerging as a strategy that better serves the current innovation initiatives of many industries. DFSS uses a "pay me now or pay me later" approach by spending more effort and time on process or product design up front to avoid spending time and effort in those areas later. Whereas Six Sigma just focuses on improving existing designs at a later stage, DFSS focuses  more...

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

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

Using Emotional Intelligence on the Job ...ue of emotions and how they can affect your workplace for better or for worse. You'll gain an understanding of how emotional forces can influence performance and decision making, learn how you can leverage emotions in a way that maximizes performance, and discover how you can shape your own and others' emotions in positive and mutually satisfying ways. The course will focus on using of empathy,  more...

Working with Difficult People Identifying Difficult People Working with Difficult People: Identifying Difficult People Inevitably, we all encounter difficult people in the workplace. Dealing with difficult people can lead to feelings of frustration or even intimidation. If you know the right techniques, though, dealing with even the most difficult person is possible. In order to deal with difficult people, first you need to know what kind of  more...

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

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...arios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the inputs to, the tools and techniques for, and the outputs of the Project Scope Management processes. This course covers all the activities related to planning scope management and developing a project scope statement. Specifically, learners will be introduced to the first two processes in the Project Scope  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure ...arios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the project management processes related to creating and verifying a work breakdown structure. This course will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Create Work Breakdown Structure process, the third process in the Project Scope Management knowledge area. This course is aligned with A  more...

Antitrust - Talking with the Competition ...mpetitor can help your company to cut costs and deliver a better priced, quality product to the consumer. Collaborations can be procompetitive or anticompetitive. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") have issued Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors. This course explains competitor collaborations and outlines these guidelines and how  more...

Anti-Money Laundering ...e companies, and other financial institutions can take to better identify and manage risks associated with money laundering. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and  more...

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

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

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

Effective Relationships with Business Partners ...d of benefits as an acquisition--but with fewer risks and better definition. The key to creating a successful partnership lies in the ways in which you define the relationship with your partner. The more explicit the definitions, the more productive the alliance. Recent research indicates that the most successful business partnerships are built on openness, trust, and mutual goals. This  more...

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

Business Grammar Punctuation ...w when to use commas in a sentence? Do you know when it's better to use a semicolon rather than a colon? And what's the difference between parentheses and brackets, or between the hyphen and the dash? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that you're using punctuation correctly in your business messages. And by doing so, you'll convey a professional image and inspire confidence in  more...

Customer Service Over the Phone Customer Service Over the Phone Can you hear a smile over the phone? When you're providing customer service over the phone without the benefits of face-to-face interaction with your customer it can be challenging to establish the right relationship for excellent service. Just like for face-to-face customer service, there are many techniques for service over the phone that can help you to  more...

Internal Customer Service ...gs to help other people within your company do their jobs better, you are providing internal customer service. Internal customer service occurs every time you or a colleague requires information or a service from someone else within the company, and the quality of that service often has a huge impact on the overall quality of service delivered to external customers. This course explores who  more...

Service Strategy Fundamentals Service Strategy Fundamentals ITIL ITIL v3 Foundation for Service Management ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam IT organizations face a variety of challenges to maintain a strategic advantage over their competitors. Within IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL ), Service Strategy is a phase of the Service Lifecycle that helps IT organizations create value for their organizations through  more...

Trenching and Excavation Safety ...cavation Safety This one-hour course is designed to better inform the employee of the possible health and safety concerns unique to trenching and excavation. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: list factors to consider before trenching and excavation begins, identify the purpose of the site  more...

Sprains and Strains Sprains and Strains Each year thousands of workers are injured in the workplace, costing employers billions of dollars in hidden costs. The most common of these injuries are sprains and strains. Most workplace injuries are caused by manual tasks, such as lifting or carrying loads, working in fixed positions, repetitive tasks, or using heavy, vibrating tools. Manual tasks, if not performed  more...

Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups ...if you are a match for this assignment, or if it would be better to find someone else. You will learn techniques to start and end meetings for groups of various sizes and purpose. By learning why, when and how to intervene in meetings, you will establish ways to get groups to work through the problem-solving process so they can agree and make sustainable agreements and decisions. You will  more...

Powered Industrial Truck Safety ...arry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. It will better familiarize the worker with the potential health and safety concerns associated with powered industrial trucks. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to: specify the purpose of the Powered Industrial Truck standard (29 CFR  more...

Material Safety Data Sheets ...s designed to provide both workers and supervisors with a better understanding of how to interpret a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), as well as address specific requirements associated with MSDS's in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: recognize the physical states in which  more...

Building Positive Support for Change ...ange, employees are genuinely interested in making things better an improvement in processes, systems, functions, or services most likely translates into direct improvements for the employee too. But employees cannot support change and recognize its benefits without first understanding how it impacts their tasks, processes, or roles. Employees and people in general empowered with knowledge,  more...

Analyzing Your Use of Time Analyzing Your Use of Time Do you have too much time on your hands? With all of the pressures of modern life, so few people today do. In order to preserve your time, you have to know how to manage it. And the first step in learning how to manage time well is to understand how you make use of it now. This will help you determine where can you be more efficient. This course focuses on ways to  more...

Planning and Prioritizing Your Time Planning and Prioritizing Your Time Managing time effectively entails analyzing your goals, breaking those goals into tasks, and then prioritizing those tasks. This isn't always easy or clear cut, given the number of tasks you may need to complete. But if you set clear and measurable goals and then develop an effective to-do list, you'll find prioritizing your many tasks is easier. And, in  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager's key responsibility is to ensure that the project is carried out in a controlled manner, according to plan. However, a project can quickly spin out of control if changes to the product's scope are not  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close Integrated Project Change Control and Close PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Change is inevitable. Environmental, technological, legislative, and economical changes can have an immeasurable impact on individuals and organizations. In addition to these changes, a project environment could see  more...

Understanding Your Customer ...ou know nothing about? You probably wouldn't succeed. The better you know your customer, the higher your chance for success. In this course, you'll learn about the first major component of the strategic account sales (SAS) approach: research. You'll start by learning about the key areas to research using the SAS approach and where to find business information sources about your client. Next,  more...

Understanding Your Target Customer s Business ... you think it would be an easy process? Probably not. The better you know your customer, the better your chances for success. In this course, you'll learn about the first major component of the territorial account sales (TAS) approach--research. You'll gain an understanding of the benefits of good research and how to gather information from public sources, as well as how to gain an insiders  more...

Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role ...ess demanding quality and process improvement approach is better suited to meeting their needs. Success of these improvement projects largely depends upon the Six Sigma teams that understand the project goals. Six Sigma Black Belts lead these teams and must have the qualities and qualifications required to deliver the expected results. This course deals with the key considerations around the  more...

Planning and Implementing a Business Strategy Planning and Implementing a Business Strategy Operations managers wishing to see their strategy successfully adopted must ensure that they have prepared the groundwork. This involves two key stages: formulation and implementation of strategy. In the first phase, the manager must plan the strategy, build a vision, and communicate it to ensure there are the needed resources and strategic  more...

Receiving Feedback and Criticism ...ority, a direct report, or a peer. Doing so allows you to better understand your colleagues' concerns, calm potentially heated exchanges, and solve issues efficiently. This course starts by exploring the reactions that typically occur when a person receives corrective feedback or criticism. You will also learn an approach that you can use to help you receive feedback in a productive manner and  more...

Financial Statements for Non-fiinancial Professionals ...ce of the organization, helps non-financial professionals better understand how their own functional areas can affect the company's bottom line. These financial reports are also used by professionals in all areas for evaluating proposals, suppliers, competitors, markets, and the general condition of the industry they operate in. This course aims to familiarize you with these three financial  more...

Principles of Acct Finance for Non-financial Professionals ...cepts, processes and practices so that they can use it to better manage and control their activities and make decisions that support organization's larger goals. This course aims at familiarizing non-financial professionals with basic accounting and financial concepts. You are introduced to key finance and accounting terms and concepts such as the accounting equation, accrual-based accounting,  more...

Using Feedback to Improve Team Performance ...ple applies when it comes to receiving feedback. It's far better to hear the truth directly than to assume your performance is the best it can be. In this course, you'll learn how to deliver feedback to other members of your team using a direct, honest, and assertive style that strives to eliminate uncertainty. You'll also learn techniques to help you receive and process feedback provided by  more...

Porfessionalism Business Etiquette Personal Accountability Porfessionalism, Business Etiquette & Personal Accountability Taking responsibility for meeting your objectives, including deadlines and work targets, is an important component of good business etiquette and demonstrates your attitude of professionalism. While it can be difficult at times, being accountable for delivering on your objectives shows you are reliable, organized, and dedicated to  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials Conducting Traditional Appraisals ...formance. This increases productivity and helps you build better relationships with your team. To increase your comfort level with conducting appraisals, you should try to become familiar with the areas to be covered during the actual meeting and with skills and techniques for addressing the appraisee. This course describes ways to prepare for appraisal meetings, as well as how to carry out  more...

Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy Tact Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy & Tact Delivering a difficult message can be one of the most challenging things you do in a professional environment. It can bring anxiety, as you are faced with addressing an uncomfortable issue, and stress at the thought of the conversation's potential to result in a situation of high emotions. This course explores the skills needed to help you  more...

Marketing Essentials Planning and People Marketing Essentials: Planning and People The four Ps of the traditional marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) are important strategic cornerstones of any marketing activity. However, this traditional view of the Marketing Mix fails to address two very important aspects of marketing: planning and people. This course focuses its attention on the importance of linking marketing  more...

Critical Thinking Essentials What is Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Essentials: What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking is something everyone does to some degree or another in their professional and personal lives. Almost all of your everyday activities require you to seek information, analyze alternatives, assess the alternatives, and reach some conclusion. And all of these processes are part of critical thinking. Thinking plays a  more...

Marketing Essentials Introduction to Marketing ...unction that marketing plays in any company will help you better understand the relationship that companies need to build with their customers, how they do it, and the impact these activities can have on a company's bottom line. This course provides key insight on marketing as a key business process, its link to overall corporate strategy and how online and social media marketing is changing  more...

A Essentials 2009 Config Displays Peripherals Laptops Printers ...rld of technology has seen two ongoing trends: bigger and better displays, and smaller and more efficient components and laptops. This course examines these trends and covers the types of display devices, peripherals, adapter card technologies, laptop trends and the different types of printers that are used today, and how to install and configure them. This course is one of a series in the  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing Path Control Cisco Route 1.0: Implementing Path Control Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Policy-based routing allows administrators to route traffic along specific paths according to their needs and gives you greater flexibility in determining traffic patterns and best routes. Sometimes, simple destination-based routing is not  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Configuring Verifying Route Redistribution ..., the more techniques that you have at your disposal, the better your chance of having a smooth, well-run network. Simple routing protocols work well for simple networks, but as networks grow and become more complex, it may be necessary to change routing protocols. It is important to understand how to exchange routing information between these routing protocols, and how Cisco routers operate in  more...

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

Developing a High-Performance Organization ...only helps it to be more competitive but also helps it to better respond to and manage the influence of external factors. In short, high-performance organizations are those with a competitive edge. Facilitating a high-performance environment requires the right skillset. This course helps you assess your organization's potential for high performance in terms of its mission statement, strategy,  more...

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

Customer Driven Process Improvement Basic Framework ...perations and processes to find ways to satisfy customers better and to develop a competitive advantage. This course describes these and other benefits and outlines a six-step framework for customer-focused improvement activities, which include identifying customer needs, translating those needs into process requirements, and implementing and sustaining improvements. This course also describes  more...

Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization Cultivating relationships with your work peers can lead to success for you as an individual and for your organization as a whole. Developing a supportive peer network can provide you with access to a wide variety of expertise and institutional knowledge and it enables you to leverage other people's networks. Because every workplace  more...

Campus to Corporate Meeting New Expectations ...ou are taking the first steps along your career path. The better you can adjust to the new expectations, the smoother and easier these steps will be. This course gives you an understanding of corporate culture so you'll have a better grasp of the new expectations. It also outlines how to manage your time and responsibilities in this new environment and how to demonstrate initiative. Finally, it  more...

A Essentials 2009 Installing Windows Operating Systems Windows 7 Update ...Each new version of the Windows operating system provides better and more efficient features to improve the user's interaction with the operating system and computer. This course compares Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 as well as 32-bit vs. 64-bit operating systems. It will also demonstrate how to install Windows, device drivers, and migrate user's files and applications using USMT.  more...

A Essentials 2009 Using Managing Windows Windows 7 Update ...rface elements and enhancements have been made to provide better visual effects and easier access to the tools and utilities that are provided to use and manage them. This course demonstrates how to use the Windows interface, including built-in tools such as Administrative Tools, the Control Panel, and command-line utilities to manage the Windows operating system. This course is one of a series  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Fundamentals ...ve moved into many mainstream business LANs. With new and better standards and equipment in development all the time, growth is virtually unlimited. This course introduces wireless networks, examining where they are used and what kinds of wireless networks can be built. The evolution of wireless technology, wireless topology categories, and wireless networks types, such as ad hoc and  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Security Basics ...e widespread adoption of wireless networks by businesses, better protection of data and the ability to authenticate users was required. Thanks to improvements in security protocols, today's wireless networks are as secure, if not more secure, than wired networks. This course provides an overview of WLAN security and shows the steps required to ensure privacy in wireless networks as well as some  more...

SQL Server 2008 Database Monitoring and Performance ...'s workload and then implement recommendations to provide better performance for the database. SQL Server 2008 provides a Resource Monitor, which allocates specific resources, and a data collector, which collects specific data and stores it in a management data warehouse. In SQL Server 2008, concurrency issues may arise that require the administrator to intervene by detecting the locking issue  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 SQL Monitoring Performance Enhancements ... 2 offers improvements and new features to provide DBAs a better way to monitor SQL commands in real-time and to allow the database to automatically manage its own memory and gather optimizer statistics. These features enable the DBA to ensure the optimal memory sizes are being used for the database using Automatic Memory Management, and that SQL statements are running properly by monitoring  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Application Performance Enhancements ...11g Release 2 offers improved and new features to provide better application performance. It offers online table redefinition, which allows tables to be modified without affecting the availability of the table to users and does not affect any of its dependencies. This allows for easier application changes and improved query and DML performance. Application performance in Oracle Database 11g  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Storage Structures User Security ...to them, which can be system or object. Privileges can be better controlled by using roles and profiles, which control resource consumption and account status and passwords.This course describes the purpose and functions of tablespaces, and provides details on how to create and manage database user accounts. It also discusses creating privileges, roles, and profiles, as well as using the  more...

The Biotechnology Industry Overview Version 1 ... natural organisms can lead to the development of new and better drugs, medical treatments customized for an individual's biological makeup, disease-resistant crops, and new industrial processes. Some of biotechnology's promises have been delivered, but many have not. False starts are common in an industry where the development of new products is uncertain, time consuming, and expensive.  more...

Developing Strong Customer Relationships Developing Strong Customer Relationships Developing strong customer relationships is essential for sustained sales success. Understanding your customers' needs and what they value is arguably the most important aspect of successfully developing and nurturing these relationships. Building customer relationships, however, is not a simple task it requires strong communication skills and an  more...

Developing a Customer-Focused Sales Approach ...acing the customer at the center of the equation generate better results? The short answer is yes. A customer-focused sales approach is structured around the customer's decision-making process and unique needs. But how do you know what these really are? What keeps customers up at night and drives their key purchasing decisions? This course provides invaluable insight into how to better  more...

Developing a Code of Ethical Conduct ...better employee by understanding that honoring shared values and beliefs will gain you a reputation for being responsible, fair, honest, and respectful. These are essential qualities for both personal and professional success. Following a personal code of ethics is a good way to apply ethical principles and to ensure your reputation and integrity in the workplace are uncompromised. Many  more...

American Work Culture Values ...the values underlying the American workplace, you'll know better what to expect. And this, in turn, may help you develop positive approaches to the cultural differences you encounter. Adjusting to a new work environment and understanding the cultural and behavioral characteristics of your new colleagues are two key challenges for someone coming from abroad to work in the United States. This  more...

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

HR as Business Partner Using Metrics Designing Strategic Initiatives ...higher-level business strategy, your organization will be better positioned to achieve its goals. By becoming part of the strategic planning process, HR can help drive the future success of the company because, ultimately, all business objectives are met by the organization's people. By collecting data on meaningful outcomes, HR can steer the organization in the right direction, and design  more...

Business Law Ethics Business Law Ethics Dealing with the balance of ethics and the law is a day-to-day challenge for many managers. While you might be inclined to act in ways that are legal in the technical sense, there is value also in recognizing the intent behind a law. Meeting the spirit of the law often comes down to acting in a way that is both legal and ethical. While law and ethics share a close  more...

Business Law the Manager s Responsibilities ...s to these questions can help you make decisions that are better for you and your organization. It is essential that managers understand the principles of business law as they fulfill their responsibilities. This course will explore the impact and legal implications of your decisions at work. It will also outline your responsibility for the actions of your subordinates and familiarize you with  more...

So You Wanna Be A Lyric Writer Learn from an expert how to compose lyrics and submit them for publication and performance. This course is primarily designed for the beginner with no musical training. The product of this course is comprised of two sets of lyrics for two original songs, and a query letter. Music is part of all of our lives. Studies tell us that people who listen to music, sing, play a musical instrument, or  more...

School Time Phonics Program A four-disk CD-ROM phonics-based learning environment for mastering the basic letter-sound associations in the English language. The School Time Phonics Program is a four-disk CD-ROM phonics-based reading program designed by reading specialists to provide an interactive, multisensory learning environment for mastering the basic letter-sound associations in the English language. This comprehensive  more...

Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Course description -- Having logical intelligence will give you a good start in succeeding in your job. But to be more effective you must also develop your emotional intelligence. Using the two together, you will get along much better with your colleagues and know how to get ahead at work. You will learn how to handle your emotions and gear them towards a positive outcome. This course will teach  more...

Chinese Seasonal Approach to Health Understand the Chinese Seasonal Approach to Health. Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will explain the Chinese Five Seasons, their corresponding organs, food suggestions and exercises for health maintenance. As you learn more about alternative health you will realize that there is more to good health than just taking herbs, vitamins, eating good food and exercising. There is a  more...

ABC+D Principles of Healing Understand the principles of healing: Activate, Build, Cleanse and Direct Aids. Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand the principles of healing: Activate, Build, Cleanse and Direct Aids. Being new to herbs you may be confused about when to use cleansing herbs and building herbs. Should you take them together, or at different times? What if you have a specific  more...

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks ...ting without breaking the budget Has it been done before? Better? These criteria are not insurmountable. The trick is not to take your own writing too seriously, and to be willing to consider constructive criticism. And most importantly, realize that there are thousands of aspiring writers like you out there-don`t get discouraged. I will provide you with some fundamentals, but the majority of  more...

Herbal Energetics: Learn How Herbs Work Within Your Body Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand Herbal Energetics?- Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand Herbal Energetics?- Why and How to use Herbs. As Alternative Health goes mainstream the need to understand these alternatives has increased. Natural doesn`t always mean Safe. Just because herbs are natural - you must not  more...

Nutritional Herbalism: Learn How Herbs Work Within Your Body This course will help you understand Herbal Energetics Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand "Herbal Energetics" - Why and How to use Herbs. As Alternative Health goes mainstream the need to understand these alternatives has increased. Natural doesn`t always mean Safe. Just because herbs are natural, you must not automatically assume that they are safe for  more...

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design using UML ...l. Software/Hardware Requirement : Access to a PC( 486 or better ) with internet access through a modem with reasonable speed/DSL. A modeling tool like Rational Rose( Rational Software ) or Together( Togethersoft ) is helpful but not necessary. A drawing tool like Microsoft Visio will be good enough. Recommended Reading : UML Distilled --A Brief Guide To The Standard Object Modeling Language,  more...

J2EE Part I ( JSP/servlet ) Learn the server-side Java in one easy attempt. Complement your web-front-end with this server-side part to create a whole application. Be comfortable with round-trip development. We will mainly cover JSP/servlet/JDBC in this course. Students will develop their own applications using server-side Java. Prerequisite: Strong understanding of the Java Programming Language and basic HTML, familiarity  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I Covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job. This is the first of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. Students may take the courses in sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job: understanding good  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part II: Punctuation This, the second of four review courses, focuses on punctuation. This is the second of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II of the review covers punctuation,  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing This review will help you develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style. This is the third of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part III of the review  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part IV: Achieving a Professional Style Develop a readable style and design visually appealing documents. This is the last of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part IV of the review will help the  more...

Best Practice Strategies for Involving Parents Delves into proven ideas to help children do better in school.  more...

Theorists and Instruction Other theories of learning are explored to give a diverse perspective of educational theories and gain a better understanding of how people learn.  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Coding ...successfully passing the Final Examination with an 85% or better score you will receive a Certificate of Completion from a nationally recognized leader in the field of Medical Transcription, Billing and Coding. You may also seek other types of certification by various entities in the industry. The American Association of Professional Coders, (AAPC), for example, allows 1 year of experience if  more...

Self directed tutorial-Teach Yourself Search Engine Training Strategies in 7 Days Spearhead your site in the top 10 rankings on the major search engines and keep it there. To be competitive on the Internet, your site must place in the top 30 with search engines and directories. They are the one way that prospects can find your site, so do not underestimate what good positioning in the search engines can do for you. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all website  more...

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

Legal Research and Writing ...ot be permitted to resubmit a final writing project for a better grade. Office Hours: I am available at any time at or . You may contact me during those times via email or instant messenger. My user name is , , . If you wish to use this service, please sign up at , , or , and provide the class with your user name. If you try to contact me at any other time, I may not be able to talk  more...

Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training ...successfully passing the Final Examination with an 85% or better score you will receive a Certificate of Completion from a nationally recognized leader in the field of Medical Transcription, Billing and Coding. Student Testimonials: "I have been, and am working a temporary 8-5 job, until this coming Friday, in an OB/GYN clinic while their MT is on vacation. This is so totally fun and  more...

Access 2000 This course teaches students the basic database elements, good database design, Microsoft Access tools, and database maintenance and security, among many other skills. This course introduces students to basic elements that compose an Access database and strives to broaden and develop the database design skills that they already possess. Students will start out by learning what a database is and  more...

Access 2000 Expert This advanced course strives to broaden and develop the intermediate database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including tables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. This advanced course strives to broaden and develop the intermediate database design  more...

Access 2000 Level 3 ...ures are covered in the course, teaching students ways to better manage multi-user databases. This advanced course strives to broaden and develop the intermediate database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including tables, queries, forms, reports, and data  more...

Access 2000 MOUS This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and the more advanced elements that compose an Access database. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including tables, queries, forms, reports, and data access pages. This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and the more advanced  more...

Access 2002 This course introduces students to the basic elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. As the course becomes more advanced, students will use Microsoft Access as a development tool. The course strives to broaden and develop the basic database skills that students already possess. This course  more...

Access 2002 MOUS This course introduces students to the new features in Microsoft Access 2002 that set it apart from Access 2000. This includes speech recognition and the new Task Pane, as well as basic elements that compose an Access database. As the course becomes more advanced, students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access and how to  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Expert ...rity features are also covered, teaching students ways to better manage multi-user databases. This advanced course strives to broaden and develop the intermediate database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including tables, queries, forms, reports, and data  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Level 3 ...ance features are also covered, teaching students ways to better manage multi-user databases. This advanced course strives to broaden and develop the intermediate database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including tables, queries, forms, reports, and data  more...

Office XP (2002) Advanced ...as a development tool. Also students will be shown how to better manage multi-user databases. Summarizing list data with outlining and learning how to create and remove custom filters are features of advanced Excel. In advanced PowerPoint, students will learn how to import data from other Microsoft applications. They will also learn how to add video and sound clips and modify charts and tables  more...

Palm OS 4 0 Tips And Tricks This course offers tips to help students take full advantage of the many features the Palm Organizer offers them, and they will gain a better understanding of how they can use the Palm to organize their schedules.  more...

Becoming an Effective Team Member Course description -- The key to a teama ™s success is the effort of each individual team member. As just one component of your team, it is up to you to do the best that you can for the team in order for it to achieve its goals and objectives. In this course, you will learn Tips and Key Points for developing a team-oriented attitude and learning to work with your teammates. You will soon see  more...

Coaching and Counseling Course description -- It would be na ve to think that all employees have the skills necessary to succeed without even being taught what these skills are. In addition, many people may have personal concerns that hinder work performance. By learning how to effectively coach and counsel, you can help your employees ease personal burdens and train them in the skills they need to be better employees.  more...

Organizing Your Workspace ...ty. By learning to organize your workspace, you can reach better levels of performance. This course will identify techniques for organizing your work areas, shelves, drawers, and files. It will also give you tips for maintaining this organization as well as giving suggestions for managing your time and schedule. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or  more...

Spanish for Health Professionals (Intermediate) Self-Directed A su salud! (To Your Health!) is an exciting and groundbreaking intermediate-level Spanish program for students and practicing health-care professionals. A su salud! promotes Spanish competency in language as well as cultural awareness of the Latino immigrant community through the use of broadcast-quality dramatic video and numerous imaginative interactive exercises. ?A su salud! (To Your  more...

Appreciating Personality Differences ...ey do? You may sometimes think, The world would be a much better place if everyone were more like me. But, in fact, ita ™s each persona ™s unique style that creates a more complete workplace! Thata ™s why ita ™s important to identify both your own personality style and the differing styles of others. Understanding these style differences will enable you to adapt to others  more...

Efficient Reading: Improving Speed and Comprehension 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...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part I: Sentence Structure Need help with your writing? This full review of the basics of sentence structure and parts of speech will get you started. This is the first of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. Students may take the courses in sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part II: Punctuation Get your mechanics and punctuation up to specs under the watchful eye of our expert instructor. This is the second of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing You will develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style that gets the attention of your reader. This is the third of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. While it is preferable that students take all three courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their  more...

Complete Guide to Medical Math for the Health Care Professional (Crane) ...ctice and master each type of calculation. No One Does It Better! Chapter 1 ? Getting Started?; Conversion Factor Quickview; Conversion Factor Worksheet; The ?Rules?. Chapter 2 ? Roman Numeral Conversions; Roman Numeral - Sample Problems; Roman Numeral - Homework. Chapter 3 ? Military and Standard Time; Military/Standard Time - Sample Problems; Military/Standard Time - Homework. Chapter 4 ?  more...

Better Business Writing in One Week This practical course helps business professionals write with greater confidence and accuracy. Business letters, memos, e-mails, proposals...not everyone?s a writer, yet every businessperson is expected to write -- a scary prospect for professionals without formal writing training! Fear no more -- you?re only one week away from clearer, more confident writing. This unique course includes one  more...

How to Ask The Right Questions To Maximize Influence And Minimize Objections ...ce. By using preplanned and deliberate questions, you can better direct your answers to show a customer how your product or service is the best fit for them. Your customer has previous buying experiences where he or she has formed doubts and concerns. Concerns orobjections are natural in sales. Be ready to recognize objections and allow them to be a way for you to demonstrate how what you have  more...

The Art of Professional Telephone Communication Turn your telephone calls into a selling advantage Business and telephone calls go together like salt and pepper. When you use the telephone you are at the disadvantage of not being able to see your customer. There are verbal skills and strategies you can use to turn the telephone into a selling advantage. Tuning in to key words will indicate buying style and presentation preferences. You want  more...

How to Serve Your Customer This course explores how to create better customer service in a variety of atmospheres and locations. This course explores how to create better customer service in a variety of atmospheres and locations. The course works for the beginning worker or management level.  more...

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

Negotiate to Win A Trump U Course- The most critical skill in business is negotiation. It`s all about getting what you want, every time. The responsibility to learn how to negotiate is all yours. It`s not up to your boss or colleagues or spouse or customers. So get started!Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this  more...

The Trump Way to Wealth ...aire. In the history of the world, there has never been a better time to create wealth than right here, right now. The Trump Way to Wealth will give you the coaching, training, skills and tactics you need to build wealth every single day.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home A Trump U Course-If you ever plan to buy a house this course can save you money, time and aggravation. This course will give you expert instruction, including video tutorials that can save you thousands and position you for success and security in your personal real estate investments. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how  more...

Turn Your Life Experience Into College Credit ...yone, anywhere in the world who has a dedicated desire to better themselves, build self-esteem and take a significant step in moving affirmatively forward with their life goals. There are a total of 6 in-depth lessons each building upon the previous one.Learn from a Life Experience and Adult Education Expert how to gain the competitive advantage and advance your career goals and objectives!  more...

Copyright Basics for Librarians ...better understand copyright and make decisions based on solid baseline information, not rumor or possibly erroneous "common knowledge". Copyright Basics for Librarians Copyright is a hot topic in librarianship and commerce. Knowing what copyright entails and how to deal with the most basic copyright situations in library can help you avoid common copyright mistakes. After finishing this  more...

RFID: Are You Ready for It? Is It Ready for You? This course will offer you exciting information concerning Radio Frequency Identification. RFID: Are You Ready for It? Is It Ready for You? RFID: Are You Ready for It? Is It Ready for You? This course will offer you exciting information concerning Radio Frequency Identification. Whether you are considering implementing the system in your library or are currently utilizing an RFID system, you will  more...

Hearing Conservation/Noise Control ZaaaaBOOM! ClaZAM! No, you`re not reading a comic book; you have just entered a modern work place. Mega ton machines stamp, press, fashion, mold, and whirr the products around that become the objects in our daily life. Hearing Conservation/Noise Control ZaaaaBOOM! ClaZAM! No, you`re not reading a comic book; you have just entered a modern work place. Mega ton machines stamp, press, fashion, mold,  more...

Faculty Introduction to Online Teaching Introduction to Online Teaching is a two-week, self-paced online course designed to give you an understanding of developing and teaching online courses. ? This course is designed for faculty, although certainly the premises are the same for K-12 educators, as well.? Those wishing to earn a State Board Continuing Education Unit (SB-CEU) might prefer to enroll in the Intro to Online Teaching for  more...

Introduction to K-12 Online Teaching ...roved for?one SB-CEU upon completion?with a 70 percent or better passing score. It is also a prerequisite to the Intensive Course Development class. This course will: Provide background and path for learning to teach online. Give you the same type of experience your students will have. Show you the importance of engaging students in interactive?experiences. Help you decide the degree to which  more...

Writing Standards-Based Assessments Give your students an edge on state assessments by learning how to develop test items aligned to your state academic standards. Through participation in this course, you will learn to write questions that meet your state and local standards, including those that use higher order thinking skills. Additionally, you will learn techniques item writers use to make it difficult for test-wise students to  more...

Accounting In An Hour ...and and get involved in financial discussions and to make better decisions on financial matters. It is suggested that the student realistically consider their abilities and knowledge in the subject area and review the course description before enrolling. This course is self-directed and should not be considered as a replacement for a 15 week face-to-face instructor-led accounting course. It  more...

Adobe After Effects CS3: Advanced ... Effects. You'll explore the 3D environment to understand better how to work with 3D cameras and add realistic lighting and shadows. Plus, test drive tools that you may have never ventured to try before, such as painting and keying. Ko wraps up the course with a closer look at the all new Puppetry and Shapes tools.This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on  more...

Adobe CS3 Web Design: Workflow ...l clients to take over ongoing site maintenance. Building better web experiences just got easier. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Bonus--1 year full course access. Adobe CS3 Web Design: Workflow Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software  more...

Adobe Illustrator CS3: Essentials ...or CS3. Our lessons focus on best practices for producing better images easier and faster ensuring the most unique and professional work for print or the web. Get up to speed on the unique capabilities of Adobe Illustrator CS3 today! This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Bonus--1 year full course  more...

American Citizenship Test Prep This course will help you to study for and prepare to take the INS American citizenship test. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will help you to  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ... profits and staff issues. This information could lead to better bartending positions or even a career in management. Bartending to the Max-Online Unlike any other type of bartending course, Bartending to the Max is a combination of Bartending the Easy Way and Professional Bar Management. This exceptional bartending class will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Customer Service Strategies ...n. Understand Your Customers and Learn How to Serve Them Better Providing excellent customer service can make the difference between a customer buying your product or from the vendor down the street. This course will help you determine who your customers are, define the dimensions of customer service as they relate to your business, and help you measure the level of customer service you are  more...

Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy is designed to help staff gain a better understanding of the USA Patriot Act and other laws as they apply to library user privacy and other issues. Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy ?Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy? is designed to help staff gain a better understanding of the USA Patriot Act and other laws as  more...

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

Professional Bar Management ...udents also take the course "Bartending the Easy Way" for better understanding of the mechanics of bartending, the hub of the business. As a respected industry professional, Kellie Nicholson has condensed over twenty-five years of experience into an informative class that will teach you how to manage any bar like a professional. Having been called upon by SELF Magazine and SqueezeOC Magazine  more...

Problem Solving Through Productive Thinking ...pass on some of the skills and tips that will help you to better identify problems, find their causes, and get their solutions under way.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. This is not for a beginner. For PC use. Problem Solving Through Productive  more...

Senior Professional In Supply Management (SPSM ®) Certification Program ...dented results. They want you to save more money, achieve better operational performance, and reduce risk. So how can you acquire the most modern skills, achieve meaningful results, and convincingly prove your capabilities to today?s employers? There is an impressive purchasing certification that communicates that you are supremely qualified for achieving success. It is the Senior Professional  more...

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

Build Your Own BIZ - Better Budgeting This course will help you gain an overall understanding of the budgeting process. You will receive as a bonus 1 year unlimited access to this course from the day of enrollment. If attempting to accelerate your learning (1-2 weeks or less), please pay special attention to key points so you may successfully apply the information gained from this course to your particular business situation. Create  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1) ...mar This course is designed for people who want to get a better feel for grammar so that they can strengthen their writing skills. Many times before a person has met you face-to-face, they?ve met you through your words. You may have sent in a cover letter and resume for a job. You may have written a memo recommending a new product or procedure and that letter was passed up the corporate  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 2) A continuation of Learn Grammar the Easy Way , this course concentrates common errors in word usage Do you know which sentence in each pair below is correct? The fireworks against the black sky made a dramatic affect. The fireworks against the black sky made a dramatic effect. Neither Bob nor Tom was ready for the test. Neither Bob nor Tom were ready for the test. Its cold. It?s cold. Casey  more...

EEOC & ADA: What Supervisors Need to Know ...ities Act (ADA). Armed with this information, you will be better able to identify and to deal with discrimination in the workplace. As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year access to this course. Use as a handy desktop reference anytime from anywhere. EEOC & ADA: What Supervisors Need to Know Discrimination is an issue that has profound ethical, legal, and  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Development Tools ...ing these methods to real life scenarios, you will gain a better understanding of ways to apply these principles in your own work environment. You'll be given step-by-step, cutting-edge methods for creating and executing a performance agreement that sets the standard for development. You will explore the techniques for partnering with your top people. After completing this course, you will know  more...

Pricing and Profitability for Product Managers A crucial aspect of a product manager's job is deciding what price to charge for a given product. It's equally important to understand that pricing decisions do not happen in a vacuum; the product manager will be held accountable for the success of the products he prices. Clearly, it's important for the product manager to understand the financial implications of his decisions. In this course,  more...

Analyzing Cash Flow Statements ...y. Fortunately there is a way to make a more informed and better business decision; by analyzing your company's financial statements. They contain information that can help you improve your company's efficiency and overall effectiveness. Cash flow statement analysis focuses on determining your company's ability in the following four areas: (1) ability to meet short-term obligations and to  more...

The Path to Peace and Harmony ...better as a team than we are with each other." The road to peace and harmony involves working with every team member toward mutual goals. Each team member must be involved to set the stage for success. Continuous improvement and teamwork are vital to creating a team that works and stays together. How can your team reach harmony? At the end of this course, you'll have the skills needed to set  more...

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

Performance Reviews ... event. But to make it purposeful, a manager must develop better performance in her employees. This means both creating the best performance opportunities and identifying the steps a manager must take to develop her team members. Too often, training is the sole and unfocused response by many managers to their employees' development needs. This course ends by explaining how training can, in  more...

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

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

Problem Performance Identification ...ich may well make the individual worker unable to perform better, for example in terms of the design of the task they are asked to perform. But there are also performance problems that stem from the workers attitude. In between these two there are performance problems which do not come from a disinterest in performing well, and are not system based issues, but are caused by the workers own  more...

Developing Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills You may not need an MBA to succeed in the corporate arena, but regardless of position or industry, you do need to be able to analyze, reason, and communicate effectively. These and other critical thinking skills are increasingly consequential as organizational planning and decision making become more distributed and reliant on written and verbal communication factors. Developing Fundamental  more...

Critical Thinking Skills for Managing "Rational decision making is linear and is what you do when you put your facts in order. Intuition is looking at those facts and trying to see a pattern-and the patterns aren't always evident because the patterns aren't always linear. The two together are an extremely powerful combination." Joel Kurtzman, President, Kurtzman Associates and former editor, Harvard Business Review. The Critical  more...

Improving Your Image Lee Iacocca. Madeleine Albright. Colin Powell. Are these people who suffer from an image problem? Hardly. Do you think they were born projecting the strong, self-assured images they do? Probably not. Like other powerful leaders in business, government, and the military, they likely received training in how to project, how to impress, how to lead. A confident, positive self image is no less crucial  more...

Functions of IT Project Managers William Shakespeare wrote, "Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great; some achieve greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them." Good information technology (IT) project managers are trained, not born. As an IT project manager, you can achieve greatness by improving and developing your own skills through continued education and experience. Your management skills will become better  more...

Implementing Improvements Customers' perception of quality is constantly changing in today's market. What the customer wants now may not be what he wants six months from now. This means that the traditional approach of continual small improvements may not be the approach of choice for certain products. Alternative approaches that generate more dramatic results might be a better choice. This course explores a variety of  more...

Strategic Planning and Positioning for IT Projects Have you ever been involved in information technology (IT) projects where the client was disappointed with the deliverable? Are you looking for new approaches and strategies to help you better plan for your next IT project? As you proceed through this course, you will learn new methods of strategic project planning to help you plan more effectively for your next IT project. In addition, you will  more...

Strategic Approaches to Managing IT Projects ... management skills? Are you looking for new approaches to better manage IT projects? As you proceed through this course, you will learn new procedures and techniques that will improve your project management skills. You will learn new practices for process planning and systems management planning. You will also gain insight on how to better resource for IT projects, and understand the  more...

IT Project Leadership Authority Accountability Have you ever worked on a project where many assignments were over budget? Are you looking for new ways to motivate and inspire your project team? This course will provide you with leadership skills and techniques to provide legitimate motivation to your project team that will soon have you seeing better results. In addition, the course will provide you with methods of establishing authority and  more...

Communication Business Etiquette ...hoice for communicating all your ideas, or is another way better? How important is your tone of voice when dealing with a customer? All these questions are a matter of etiquette. How you communicate--in person, over the phone, electronically, and with customers--has a direct effect on how people treat you, on whether you sell your idea or product, and on how quickly you advance in your career.  more...

Listening to Comprehend ...better understand the basic meaning of a conversation or presentation? If you need to be able to identify what is said to you in a more effective manner, then this course is for you. This course teaches you how to comprehend verbal and visual messages to maximize your understanding of others. Because this course teaches listening skills, it is important to have your audio turned on for certain  more...

Team Feedback A Guide ...is based on the assumption that working in teams leads to better business performance. In that case, you must ensure that team performance is managed effectively--feedback being of crucial importance. Feedback about how the team is performing, how individuals are contributing to the team's performance, and how the team is being managed, are all vital. Managing team performance is complex,  more...

Establishing a Relationship with Internal Clients Even if your clients are internal to your organization, you still need to spend time getting to know them, and understanding what it is they require from you.When you are dealing with internal clients, there may be a temptation to think you know everything about them, and about the project. This course will stop you from making that mistake. It will enable you to understand your clients' needs  more...

Inbound Call Centers People Management ...al customer service "genes." Good call center agents do a better job on the telephone, are happier with their work, and genuinely enjoy helping customers. This course will help you staff your call center with the right people for the job. You'll learn how to select the best candidates, accommodate agent diversity, and become aware of union and nonunion personnel policies. Have you ever wondered  more...

Inbound Call Center Technology Today, the technology within the inbound call center is constantly changing and improving. How can you, as a call center manager, keep up with this advancing technology? Moreover, why should you? This course will explain the fundamentals of inbound call center technology, and explore ways current technology might evolve. It examines different methods of obtaining this technology, and outlines how  more...

Excellence in Internal Customer Service In today's fast-changing and highly competitive business climate, offering excellent customer service has never been so important. But what about taking a different approach? Has your organization tried looking inwardly to find the answers to offering great service? Organizations consist of an independent chain of individuals and functional units, each taking inputs from one another and turning  more...

Cross-selling in a Customer Service Call ...ve interaction, it makes sense to recommend additional or better products that will further aid customers. Customer service agents have become a vital source of additional sales revenue for companies.To cross-sell effectively, you need to prepare for the cross-selling call. This course covers identifying various types of customer inquiries and controlling the call for an efficient sale.It also  more...

Technical Support Essentials These days, technical support agents (TSAs) can't provide world-class technical service and support unless they understand contact center technology. They also need to understand the various elements and stages of a call--and what to do with the information gained. This course explains contact center technology and TSA activities. It covers the technology that links the TSA to the customer and to  more...

Sales Management Leading a Sales Team ...s simulation, you will meet with Tracy Carradine to get a better understanding of managing sales territories. She will discuss with you how to choose a territory strategy and how to conduct territory reviews. During the simulation, Tracy will ask you questions to gauge your understanding of the information. Unit 2: Forecasting Sales Revenue (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the  more...

Strategic Management Establishing Strategic Focus .... Through her questions and your answers, you will gain a better understanding of the relevant terms associated with strategic management. Unit 2: Strategic Management Process (0.5 - 1 hour) Apply the steps of the strategic management process. Identify the correct guidelines to make the strategic management process successful.  more...

Competitive Intelligence Analysis Dissemination ...tive intelligence. Through her questions, you will gain a better understanding of this component of the competitive intelligence process. Unit 2: Analyzing Information (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify four criteria that competitive intelligence should meet. Sequence the steps for analyzing information. Choose an analysis technique.  more...

C Programming - Part 3 ...rse will give students the skills and knowledge needed to better manage their C++ objects and classes. Students will learn how to handle references and dynamic memory allocation, as well as take advantage of polymorphism, overloading, and templates. L earn To: Identify the features of types of polymorphism. Implement operator and functions overloading within guidelines. Identify  more...

Self Development Improving Your Memory .... Through her questions and your answers, you will gain a better understanding of the models of memory and ways to improve your memory and your ability to recall information. Unit 2: Your Memory (0.5 - 1 hour) Recognize how to associate and personalize information to enhance your memory. Identify cues that can trigger your memory about meetings  more...

Time Management Planning Your Day Time Management: Planning Your Day gives students an overall view of how to manage their time on a daily basis to increase their productivity. The program covers how to develop a daily plan, how to manage technology, and how say ''no'' to doing too much. The program focuses on planning, scheduling, and concentration skills. It also covers how to handle e-mail, the Internet, and the telephone  more...

Career Development Developing a Career Strategy ...ecided to start looking into different careers that could better suit your professional goals and your personal lifestyle. Bruce will ask you a series of questions designed to help you identify career preferences. Hopefully, after your discussion with him, you will also have a better understanding of guidelines you can follow to develop new skills and ways to overcome the pitfalls of career  more...

Business Travel Safety International Travel In ''Business Travel Safety: International Travel,'' you will learn how to make travel preparations and international travel arrangements. You will also learn how to increase your safety during air and ground transportation and at destinations, such as hotels, restaurants, and business events. Finally, you will learn how to avoid and handle physical and nonphysical crimes in foreign countries.  more...

Financial Management Understanding Financial Statement ...tment heads, and others in the firm who wish to develop a better understanding of financial and accounting concepts and terminology. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation: CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Fundamentals of Financial Statements (0.5  more...

Financial Management Financial Planning Forecasting ...tment heads, and others in the firm who wish to develop a better understanding of financial and accounting concepts and terminology. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation: CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Introduction to Financial Planning (1 hour)  more...

Financial Management Cash Analysis Management ...tment heads, and others in the firm who wish to develop a better understanding of financial and accounting concepts and terminology. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation: CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Fundamentals of Cash Management (1 hour)  more...

Financial Management Analyzing Financial Statements ...tment heads, and others in the firm who wish to develop a better understanding of financial and accounting concepts and terminology. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation: CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Introduction to Financial Analysis (1 hour)  more...

Financial Management Inventory Costing Depreciation ...tment heads, and others in the firm who wish to develop a better understanding of financial and accounting concepts and terminology. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation: CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Balance Sheet and Income Statements (1  more...

Business Finance Risk Analysis .... Through her questions and your answers, you will gain a better understanding of probability analysis and rate of return, and calculating risk. Unit 2: Portfolio Risk (0.5 - 1 hour) • Identify the purpose of a correlation coefficient. • Calculate the expected rate of return on a stock portfolio. • Identify the  more...

Financial Statements Reading Analyzing an Annual Report .... Through her questions and your answers, you will gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of annual reports, the users of annual reports, and the basic components that make up an annual report. Unit 2: Reading Notes to Financial Statements (0.5 - 1 hour) • Identify information a company must disclose in an annual report. •  more...

Communicating w Difficult People Working with Difficult Employees ... the workplace, and proper communication methods to build better relationships with difficult employees. Learn To Recognize the four types of difficult personalities. Apply the proper motivational techniques for each personality type. Differentiate between supportive and defensive language.  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt Fundamentals of CRM ...entatives, and anyone within an organization who wants to better understand the techniques of building customer loyalty. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Creating Customer Loyalty (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt Implementing CRM ...entatives, and anyone within an organization who wants to better understand the techniques of building customer loyalty. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Becoming Customer Focused (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt eCRM ...entatives, and anyone within an organization who wants to better understand the techniques of building customer loyalty. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: eCRM Characteristics (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...

Business Problem Solving Problem Solving Fundamentals In Business Problem Solving: Problem Solving Fundamentals, you will learn about the need for problem solving, the ineffective responses to problems, and the elements of an effective solution. The program also provides a description of the skills that effective problem solvers possess. Additionally, the program provides you with definitions and strategies for overcoming barriers to solving  more...

Essentials of Management Negotiating Skills ...ou have already toured Steve a a s department to get a better idea of the situation. Unit 4: Positional Negotiating Tactics (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify positional bargaining tactics. Recognize a bluff. Handle pressure tactics. Simulation Overview: In this simulation you will meet with executive  more...

Business Ethics Ethical Decision Making ...r new co-workers. It is your responsibility to help Trina better understand business ethics, and you need to help Trina through the process of making ethical decisions. Unit 2: Barriers and Consequences (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify common barriers in the decision making process. Demonstrate an understanding of how to make an ethical decision in which  more...

Managing Change Overcoming Change Obstacles .... Through her questions and your answers, you will gain a better understanding of the obstacles to change. Unit 2: Creating a Change Environment (0.5 - 1.5 hours) Identify why you need to approach change creatively. Identify guidelines for developing employee commitment to change. Demonstrate your listening skills.  more...

Managing High Performers Defining Finding High Performers ...efining and Finding High Performers, helps the learner to better identify high performers and, having recruited them, monitor and meet their needs. High performers must be motivated, and this course includes practical guidelines for establishing trust and building rapport with them. It also offers advice on how to successfully recruit high performers. Learn To  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Resolving Crises in Organizations ...t done well in the past, and management has decided to be better prepared to handle a potential crisis situation. As a newly appointed PR executive, you need to advise Travis, Carolyn, and Paul on general guidelines and strategies for crisis communication. Unit 2: Communicating with Non-Media Stakeholders (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify reasons for communicating effectively  more...

Project Management Essentials Controlling Closing a Project Project Management Essentials: Controlling and Closing a Project offers the student an overview of the information required to control project changes, measure project performance, and use project performance reports. The program details steps for accommodating change, actions for controlling the project schedule and budget, and steps for closing a project. Learn To  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Estimating Techniques ...es. Through her questions and your answers, you'll gain a better understanding of these three estimating techniques. Unit 2: PERT, Function Point, and Forecasting (0.5 - 1 hour) Calculate a PERT estimate. Identify cautions for using PERT estimates. Identify the description of function point analysis.  more...

Project Leadership Leading the Project Team ...essed an interest in leading the team. In order to gain a better understanding of your abilities and your readiness as a team leader, Ronald will ask you a series of questions designed to test your knowledge and understanding of how to prioritize and complete projects effectively. Unit 3: Overcoming Project Management Challenges (1 - 2 hours) Identify the challenges  more...

Team Participation Decision Making in Teams ...r departments. The idea has been presented to implement a better system to analyze the return on investment from the company's advertising. Unit 3: The Consensus Process (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify four tasks that prepare teams to use consensus. Describe how to create a consensus-oriented atmosphere. Apply the six steps of the  more...

Principles of Marketing Distribution Strategy Principles of Marketing: Distribution Strategy offers the student an overview of the information required to identify types of distribution channels, select appropriate distribution partners, and develop an efficient distribution system. The program details the steps for selecting suitable distribution channel partners, the goals your distribution strategy should achieve, and the process to manage  more...

Project Teams Building a Project Team ... the TRUST acronym. Encourage better communication within your team. Audience Project managers, manager, and supervisors who are interested in learning more about how to build project teams. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time  more...

Cross-Functional Teams Goal Setting in a Cross-Functional Team ...Icon executives. They are in the process of researching a better way to handle incoming complaints from both customers and employees. Your role is to propose the use of cross-functional teams in the project. If you correctly identify the causes for success and failures of cross-functional teams, the executives might choose to implement them in the current project. Unit 2: The Structure of  more...

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

Evaluating E-Commerce Options ...taining implementation descriptions will help the student better understand the basis of costs associated with e-commerce. Learn To: The Market Environment. External Factors. Core Developer Technologies. Programming Paradigms. Audience: This course is intended for Managers and technical staff who are in a position to provide e-commerce recommendations to  more...

E-Business Part 6 Working with Employees This course covers establishing acceptable use policies, email etiquette, company-employee communication and employee-employee communication. Finally, it needs to cover guidelines for building the Intranet and establishing document sharing. Learn To: a Identify the key issues involved in establishing effective communication within an organization. a Identify the guidelines for  more...

E-Business Part 7 Satisfying the Customer ...nts will focus on how to use an e-Business environment to better attract, retain, and satisfy customers. Learn To: a Identify techniques for using the Internet as a marketing tool. a Identify the elements required to build customers' trust. a Identify the guidelines for selecting a domain name. a Identify the features of marketing online. a Identify  more...

E-Business Part 8 Supply Chain Mgt E-Procurement It examines supply-chain management and the changes needed to create Internet-enabled supply-chain management, establish business-business relationships and electronic procurement. Learn To: a Identify the functions of supply chain management. a Identify the factors that affect the integration of the supply chain. a Identify the features of interenterprise integration.  more...

Financial Management Accounting Fundamentals ...tment heads, and others in the firm who wish to develop a better understanding of financial and accounting concepts and terminology. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation: CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Introduction to Accounting (1.5 hours)  more...

Frontline Leadership Preparing to Lead ... the workplace, and proper communication methods to build better relationships with difficult employees. Learn To List the steps a learning organization takes to build a progressive environment. Follow the process for adapting your employees to the learning organizational style. Identify the  more...

Motivation Empowering to Increase Motivation ...tions should have to empower their employees, you will be better prepared to empower your employees. Learn To Identify the employee benefits of empowerment. Overcome organizational barriers to empowerment. Sequence the steps managers can take to overcome employee barriers to empowerment.  more...

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

Organizational Behavior Organizational Dynamics for Individuals ... but not exceptionally. You suspect that he is capable of better work. In the simulation, you will need to determine Nathan a a s attitude and level of job satisfaction to see if they are a factor in his performance. You will also need to communicate the importance of a good attitude and high level of satisfaction. Unit 3: Factors Driving Individual Behavior (1 - 2 hours)  more...

Managing High Performers - Defining and Finding High Performers Managing High Performers: Defining and Finding High Performers, helps the learner to better identify high performers and, having recruited them, monitor and meet their needs. High performers must be motivated, and this course includes practical guidelines for establishing trust and building rapport with them. It also offers advice on how to successfully recruit high performers..  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Defining the Problem ...way to get to the heart of a matter. Of course, there's a better way. In this course, Six Sigma DMAIC: Defining the Problem, Six Sigma Green Belts and team members are given a systematic, objective, and measurable process for quantifying the challenges facing your organization. In lesson one, "The Project Charter," you'll learn guidelines for developing a problem statement, measuring your Six  more...

E-mail as a Marketing Tool How can you find new customers? How can you build stronger relationships with new and existing customers? How can you boost sales of your company's products and services? This course will provide you with useful strategies to help you incorporate electronic mail into your marketing approach. Learn how to communicate effectively with your customers through e-mail. You and your company will benefit  more...

Making Telephone Calls Count ...appropriately, you'll make stronger connections and build better rapport. In today's automated world, sometimes, just the act of getting a human being on the other end of the telephone can be quite a challenge. While automated voice attendants can be annoying, so is getting a person on the other end completely devoid of personality and knowledge. As a society, Americans are becoming more  more...

Service Teams and Service Stars ...importance of being a little "self-serving." You are much better caretakers if you practice taking care of yourself. After looking at individual excellence, you will look inside the workings of a championship team, a group that has the know-how to deliver knock-your-socks-off service. But beware of team issues that can destroy your levels of service. You will examine the pitfalls of attitudes  more...

The Importance of Metrics to Six Sigma In today's business climate, achieving and maintaining a competitive edge demands a continuous effort. Companies need to use key performance indicators and metrics that are critical in deploying Six Sigma?? projects in order to determine how well their processes are really doing and what they can do to maintain high quality. This course examines how these performance metrics generate information  more...

Driver Safety Course for Cars, Vans, and Small Trucks This course is made for drivers, young and old, who want to improve their knowledge and driving skills. Outline: 1. Introduction 2. Traffic Safety Problems 3. Factors Influencing Driver Performance 4. Traffic Laws and Procedures 5. Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety 6. Physical Forces That Influence Driver Control 7. Perceptual Skills Needed For Driving 8. Defensive Driving Strategies  more...

NFPA 70E Training ...to all widely recognized electrical hazards as well as to better understand the importance of the relationship between OSHA and NFPA 70E. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Understanding standards for electrical safety Understand the relationship between OSHA and NFPA 70E Understand ARC ratings Creating safe working conditions Understanding  more...

HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher with Blood Borne Pathogens Module ...workplace and steps to be taken to minimize hazards - Better understand the principles of toxicology and how they relate to various types of chemical exposures - Develop a Medical Surveillance Program and understand its purpose - Identify the uses for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to choose the correct PPE for a situation - Understand the principles of  more...

Time and Stress Management This title offers a series of three ready to deliver courses that will help you to identify, understand and handle stress, as well as reduce pressure by better managing your time.  more...