Instructor Led Business Training in Oregon, USA

Fast Track to SOA and Java Web Services (JAX-WS ) on the JBoss Application Server ...ned to allow Web-based access to distributed software and business services. They bring a standard, open service architecture to component development that allows them to be accessed over the Web with standard protocols such as HTTP and standard XML formats for messages and service descriptions. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the current Web services architecture, and the  more...

EJB on JBoss ... Java EE standard for scalable, secure, and transactional business components. EJB 3. 0 has reinvigorated this area of Java enterprise development, with dramatic improvements in ease of use and smooth integration with servlet-based or JSF web applications. This course treats the 3. 0 specification, with a few notes on 2. 1 compatibility but an emphasis on doing things the 3. 0 way. You can  more...

Attaining Strategic Goals through Projects ...nty that every completed project has actually created the Business Value intended? What can an executive do to ensure that every project is worthwhile? The Solution Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is the primary business process that underlies execution of an organization's Business Strategy. It is through PPM that we prioritize, fund, oversee and evaluate our projects. Effective  more...

Seven Ways to Energize Project Portfolio Management ...prise? Are all funded projects fully aligned with current Business Strategies? Are the cost, return and risk known for every project? Is there a process for terminating projects that are failing or for which there is no longer need? The Solution Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is the primary business process that underlies execution of an organization's Business Strategy. It is through  more...

Using Project Portfolio Management to Maximize Project Value ...nd the right projects? Do all of our projects support the business strategies of the organization? Are we making the most of our project investment? The Solution Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is the primary business process that underlies execution of an organization's Business Strategy. It is through PPM that we prioritize, fund, oversee and evaluate our projects. Effective PPM  more...

Leading People to Embrace Change ...ne who introduces technology into a workplace, whether as business software, communication tools or computing devices, also lays the foundation for change in reporting relationships, work patterns and job titles. As we all know, change is seldom welcome and is often fought. Many technology projects, although planned and executed flawlessly, have nonetheless gone down in flames due to the  more...

Design and Implementation of the Next Generation PMO ...what you need. But PMO implementation seems to be a risky business. They have a reputation for either working very very well, or ending in a very bad way. You're not sure you want to take the risk. Is there anything you can do to ensure that your PMO will be one of the good ones? The Solution The Project Management Office can be one of the most important investments that your organization  more...

Service Oriented Architecture for Architects IBM Edition Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) shows demonstrable signs of simplifying software integration. It can reduce the cost of integration significantly. Organizations are beginning to architect new integration solutions following the SOA approach. This course delves deep into various architectural aspects of SOA. It starts with the Service Oriented Analysis and Design. This will help the  more...

Mastering Service Oriented Analysis and Design SOA requires a new methodology for analysis and design. This class is designed for the Business Analysts (BA). The course contains comprehensive coverage of the theory of analysis and design for SOA applications. You can get a complete list of other SOA2 classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesSOA2.asp  more...

SOA Best Practices for Business Training ...tion Integration (EAI). It is process-centric, leveraging Business Process Management (BPM) techniques, and inundated with standards and strategies, necessitating formal governance. With so many facets to SOA, and the break-neck pace of the industry, it is no wonder that organizations are in need of solid best practices guidance. This course addresses best practices, design patterns, and  more...

Service Oriented Architecture SOA for Managers ...digm shift for many organizations. This is analogous to e-Business, which is essentially client-server computing, but ushered many new possibilities. This no-nonsense course is designed for the IT managers. The goal is to explain in clearly understandable terms what SOA is and how it can aid application integration. The course proceeds to cover typical development lifecycle and various  more...

Application Modernization and SOA Concepts ...cy systems including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Business Process Management (BPM), Web services, Message Oriented Middleware (MOM), and Web 2. 0. Special emphasis will be giving to SOA and service-based solutions for modernizing legacy systems. Service Oriented Architecture provides a more agile and comprehensive way to integrate information systems and businesses processes than more  more...

SOA Foundation Workshop ... (Service Oriented Architecture), one of the most popular business initiatives among corporations and government organizations today. Service Oriented Architecture provides a more agile and comprehensive way to integrate information systems and businesses processes than more traditional approaches. Students will be exposed to a broad range of enterprise SOA subjects, providing a solid  more...

Fast Track to Web Services and Java ...ned to allow Web-based access to distributed software and business services. They bring a standard, open service architecture to component development that allows them to be accessed over the Web with standard protocols such as HTTP and standard XML formats for messages and service descriptions. Web services are still evolving rapidly, and this course will give you a thorough understanding of  more...

Fast Track to SOA and Java Web Services JAX-WS ...ned to allow Web-based access to distributed software and business services. They bring a standard, open service architecture to component development that allows them to be accessed over the Web with standard protocols such as HTTP and standard XML formats for messages and service descriptions. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the current Web services architecture, and the  more...

Fast Track to SOA and Java Web Services (JAX-WS) ...ned to allow Web-based access to distributed software and business services. They bring a standard, open service architecture to component development that allows them to be accessed over the Web with standard protocols such as HTTP and standard XML formats for messages and service descriptions. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the current Web services architecture, and  more...

SAP IS Oil Gas ...ment), TD (Bulk Transportation & Distribution) & Exchange business of SAP IS-Oil both at overview and detail level with exposure to configuration setting. This will follow with real life data, information and examples. A business case will be given with a real life Oil companya ™s business scenario in SAP IS-Oil context. Also the training will highlight various issues and challenges in  more...

SAP NetWeaver (EP 7.0) Training focus on examples of common technology demands and how SAP NetWeaver meets those demands. The goal is to give you an integrated understanding of NetWeaver functionality and how all the component work together to provide an integrated business solution to technology demands You can get a complete list of other SAP classes at  more...

SAP Quality Management (QM) This course builds on the knowledge SAP Quality Management module. It is intended to provide course participants with a greater understanding of all QM processes, their customizing and implementing solutions. Classes are tailored for giving you the business and functional knowledge for SAP Quality Management module. You can get a complete list of other SAP classes at  more...

SAP Plant Maintenance PM This course builds the knowledge in SAP Plant Maintenance Module. It is intended to provide course participants with a greater understanding of all PM processes, their customizing and implementing solutions. Classes are tailored for giving you the business and functional knowledge for SAP Plant Maintenance. You can get a complete list of other SAP classes at  more...

SAP Sales Distribution (SD) This course builds on the knowledge SAP Sales and Distribution module. It is intended to provide course participants with a greater understanding of all SD processes, their customizing and implementing solutions. Classes are tailored for giving you the business and functional knowledge for SAP Sales and Distribution module and its integration with MM and FI modules. At the same time, the course  more...

SAP Material Management ( MM) This course builds on the knowledge SAP Material Management module. It is intended to provide course participants with a greater understanding of all MM processes, their customizing and implementing solutions. Classes are tailored for giving you the business and functional knowledge for SAP Material Management module. At the same time, the course outline is designed to prepare you for  more...

SAP Business Intelligence BI 70 BW 35 ...BI 7. 0 / BW 3. 5 course, you will learn how SAPa ™s Business Intelligence solution allows you to convert data into valuable information through hands on practices backed by extensive study material. Through the Data Warehousing Workbench, practice Data Modeling, Data Acquisition and the new Transformation Procedures, to name a few. Also, discover how Integrated Planning of BI has  more...

Business Processes in Supply Chain Management This course is designed specifically for project team members or anyone that is interested in obtaining an overview of common sales business processes and how to incorporate them into the SCM module including sales forecasting, forecast application, global available-to-promise, and displaying detailed cross-plant planning results.. You can get a complete list of other SAP classes at  more...

SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Course This course is designed specifically for members of an organization that would like to obtain an overview of core SAP functionality. The goal of this course is to teach participants SAP basic, SAP Netweaver, Human Capital Management, Procurement, Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Execution, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Sales Order Management, Enterprise Asset Management,  more...

SOA and Java Web Services JAX-WS ...ned to allow Web-based access to distributed software and business services. They bring a standard, open service architecture to component development that allows them to be accessed over the Web with standard protocols such as HTTP and standard XML formats for messages and service descriptions. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the current Web services architecture, and the  more...

VMware vSphere 4.1 Boot Camp This class is an intensive 5-day introduction to VMware's vSpherea including VMware ESXia 4 and vCentera 4. 1 delivered in 5, 10 hour days. It is intended for experienced Windows and Linux administrators who need to take charge of their VMware implementation/ operation and then drive it to the max. No prior virtualization experience is assumed, but a willingness to work hard is required!  more...

End to End Microsoft Business Intelligence (sql server) ... the knowledge and skills to develop Microsoft End to-End business solutions using SQL Server 2008 R2 in an integrated environment with Sql 2010 and Office 2010. The course introduces the students to Microsoft Unified Data Model, SQL 2008 R2 Analysis Services, Integration Services, Re-porting Services, Report Builder 3. 0, Sql 2010 Integration, Reporting Services Content Types, PerformancePoint  more...

End to End Microsoft Business Intelligence ... the knowledge and skills to develop Microsoft End to-End business solutions using SQL Server 2008 R2 in an integrated environment with SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010. The course introduces the students to Microsoft Unified Data Model, SQL 2008 R2 Analysis Services, Integration Services, Re-porting Services, Report Builder 3. 0, SharePoint 2010 Integration, Reporting Services Content Types,  more...

Managing Managers Why a program about managing managers? What is it thata ™s difficult? #1: Balancing daily tasks with long-term strategic thinking. If you have managers reporting to you, lots of their a stuffa ends up being a firesa for you to put out. #2: Your direct reports may manage a wide variety of functions, and ita ™s difficult for you to create a sense of unity and cohesiveness for your  more...

Business Architecture and Process Management ...Business Architecture as a business management and project practice. It instructs how to apply business consulting and transformational business process engineering practices focusing on how to generate business value and capability through the adoption of standards and modeling methodologies. We have found many companies are struggling with transformational changes initiatives across  more...

Enterprise Architecture for Managers ...ning, and ultimately deploying a framework that addresses business architecture, performance management, organizational structure, and process architecture. This two-day seminar explores EA and the move within organizations to adopt a rigorous process for describing the current and future states of an enterprisea ™s maturity as well as mapping out the steps necessary to move the  more...

Appraising Performance Appraising Performance provides an overview of the basics of conducting performance appraisals. It provides guidelines and best practices for evaluating and improving the work performance of employees, thereby increasing quality and productivity. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

Fundamentals of Selling Fundamentals of Selling provides an overview of the basics of selling with an emphasis on the different stages of the sales cycle. It provides guidelines and best practices for preparing to sell, finding and qualifying prospects, making sales presentations, negotiating the close, and following up after the sale. By applying the tools and techniques presented in this course, sales professionals  more...

Fundamentals of Communication Fundamentals of Communication provides an overview of the basic principles of business communication. It provides guidelines and best practices for effectively communicating in the workplace, thereby improving productivity and mutual understanding in culturally diverse business organizations. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Fundamentals of Customer Service Fundamentals of Customer Service provides an overview of the basics of customer service. It provides guidelines and best practices for providing excellent customer service that will enable frontline associates and service staff in back-up and support roles to build, maintain, and increase a loyal customer base. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Sexual Harassment Awareness for Supervisors You work for a local company in a supervisory position. You're familiar with the term sexual harassment, but as a supervisor, you want to ensure that you possess the latest information regarding sexual harassment awareness and prevention. In this course, you will obtain that knowledge. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Sexual Harassment Awareness for Employees You work for a local company in a non-management position. You're familiar with the term sexual harassment, but you want to ensure that you possess the latest information regarding sexual harassment awareness and prevention. In this course, you will obtain that knowledge. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Motivating your Employees This course will assist you in understanding and implementing strategies that will help to motivate your work force. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

Effective Time Management Time is a form of currency, and the ways that we talk about it illustrate its value: we say a Time is money,a and a My time was well spent,a or a It's a waste of time.a Like most professionals, you've probably struggled with managing this resource effectively. In this course, you will practice techniques that will help you achieve more effective use of your time so that you can direct  more...

Effective Business Writing ...businesses increasingly rely on technology, technological skills alone do not guarantee success in the workplace. You must still develop your ideas, express them clearly, and persuade others of their viability. This course offers effective strategies to sharpen your writing skills by structuring your ideas logically, exercising diplomacy in letters and reports, and shaping your arguments.  more...

Effective Presentations Without a dynamic and coherent presentation, even stellar ideas can fail to convince your audience. In this course, you will learn active listening skills to facilitate the exchange of ideas in meetings and presentations. You will also organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations, while also utilizing available visual aids and using public-speaking techniques to  more...

Managing Conflict This course will assist you in understanding and implementing strategies that will help to manage conflict effectively. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

Performance Management Performance management is a style of management designed to improve the performance levels of employees by creating and implementing performance management plans and through coaching and feedback. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

Negotiating Skills You will perform the basic steps in a business negotiation You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

VMware vSphere 41 with ESXi and vCenter ...topic is presented from the perspective of delivering key business value; not just the technical or mechanical aspects of the software. By the end of the class, attendees will have learned the benefits, skills, and best practices of virtualization. Attendees will be able to design, implement, deploy, configure, monitor, manage and troubleshoot VMware vSphere 4. 1. You can get a complete list  more...

PerformancePoint 2010 Designing Implementing Scorecards and Dashboards This four day course covers design theory, different types of dashboards, planning, deployment and security. Each of the first class objects such as Indicators, KPIs, Filters, Data Sources, and interconnecting them into scorecards and combining scorecards into dashboards is covered in depth. In addition peripheral knowledge that greatly enhances the design experience is provided including an  more...

Basic PowerBuilder Classic 12 Programming ...of using PowerBuilder to develop GUI-based client/ server business applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Use the System Tree to create workspaces and targets. Use the Application Painter to create application objects. Use the Window Painter to create windows. Use the PowerScript language to write scripts to perform required processing.  more...

Advanced PowerBuilder Classic 12 Programming ...hniques used to develop fully functional, well performing business applications using the PowerBuilder Classic 12 IDE. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Create standard reports, including TreeViews, graphs, crosstabs, and multi-group reports. Create RichText, nested, and composite style reports. Manipulate the properties and behavior of the  more...

Portal Application Development using RAD v6.0 This course utilizes a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to demonstrate the capabilities of IBMa ™s Portal solution. The IBM Portal Server provides a single point of interaction through the implementation of portlets and provides dynamic information, applications, processes to build Business-to-Employee (B2E), Business-to-Business (B2B) and  more...

Introduction to Java Security Patterns ...ysis (TOA), security patterns catalog, Web-tier patterns, Business-tier patterns, Web services patterns and identity management security patterns. Each of the different security patterns is covered in-depth and we review the participants and responsibilities, driving forces, pattern relationships, pattern consequences, security factors and risks and coding implementations. You can get a  more...

ITIL CAPABILITY COURSE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND ANALYSIS OSA ...ment and the "helpless desk" was a necessary evil. Today, businesses are irreversibly dependent upon their technology, and real dollars are lost when those services are not available. The ITIL Capability Course - Operational Support and Analysis (OSA) - provides the best practice process knowledge required to monitor, deliver and support the IT services required to meet the businessa ™  more...

ITIL CAPABILITY COURSE PLANNING PROTECTION AND OPTIMIZATION PPO Would you buy a product or service that did not include some type of warranty? Have you noticed that if the manufacturer/ reseller/ service provider doesna ™t explicitly set the expectations, then you will form them for yourself. It is the same with the customers of your IT services. Either IT clearly sets the expectations, or end-users will develop them on their own. During the  more...

ITIL CAPABILITY COURSE RELEASE CONTROL AND VALIDATION RCV ...business climate, service outages cause real bottom line impact to the business. Mature ITIL RCV - Release, Control and Validation - processes are critical in enabling IT organizations to smoothly transition new and changed services into production, helping to ensure stability for IT and the Business. This RCV course provides the best practice knowledge required to build, test and deploy  more...

ITIL CAPABILITY COURSE SERVICE OFFERINGS AND AGREEMENTS SOA ...SM) is to deliver quality IT services that enable desired business outcomes. To do this, service providers perform a precarious balancing act. They must build and maintain customer relationships, manage demand and patterns of business activities and align internal and external suppliers, all while maintaining fiscal responsibility and making sound IT investments. The ITIL Capability Course -  more...

ITIL@ LIFECYCLE COURSE CONTINUAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT (CSI) ...ually improve service quality, operational efficiency and business continuity. Based on the Continual Service Improvement (CSI) publication within the ITIL core library, this course focuses on the strategies, concepts and techniques for planning, implementing and optimizing a successful, metrics-driven CSI program. Embedded into the course is our unique virtualization, Living the Lifecycle  more...

ITIL@ LIFECYCLE COURSE - SERVICE DESIGN ...to life by designing new or changed services that satisfy business objectives and are secure, resilient and reliable. Based on the Service Design publication of the ITIL library, this course focuses on the planning, implementing and optimizing of Service Design processes, plans, policies and standards that ultimately will be used to transition and operate the service in the production  more...

ITIL@ MANAGING ACROSS THE LIFECYCLE (MALC) COURSE ...nd sustainable Service Management program. Topics include business, management and supervisory objectives, purpose, processes, functions and activities, and the interfaces and interactions between the processes covered in the Service Lifecycle. Embedded into this course is our unique virtualization, Living the Lifecycle ®. Woven through all of our ITIL Certification classes, it brings  more...

ITIL@ LIFECYCLE COURSE - SERVICE TRANSITION ...ngs ITIL processes and concepts to life. Within a virtual business environment, we introduce a service and then follow it from strategic decision through implementation. Living the Lifecycle ® successfully enables active learning by encouraging participants to: Discuss and understand pure ITIL concepts Apply concepts to a a neutrala real world situation Learn different  more...

ITIL@ LIFECYCLE COURSE - SERVICE STRATEGY ...ngs ITIL processes and concepts to life. Within a virtual business environment, we introduce a service and then follow it from strategic decision through implementation. Living the Lifecycle ® successfully enables active learning by encouraging participants to: Discuss and understand pure ITIL concepts Apply concepts to a a neutrala real world situation Learn different perspectives  more...

ITIL V3 Foundations This 3-day course covers the ITIL ® Version 3 best practices which are composed of five core disciplines: Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operations, and Continual Service Improvement. These disciplines represent a service life cycle framework that further enhances alignment to the business while demonstrating business value, ROI and enabling IT to solve specific  more...

Java EE 5 Programming with Servlets and JSPs Students will learn to develop and test server-side web applications based on the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) component model using Eclipse tools. Develop and test server-side applications that use Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSPs) for the control and flow of e-business applications. You can get a complete list of other Java classes at  more...

Servlet and JSP Programming with Tomcat 6 Using Eclipse Students will learn to develop and test server-side web applications based on the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) component model using Eclipse tools. Develop and test server-side applications that use Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSPs) for the control and flow of e-business applications. You can get a complete list of other Java classes at  more...

Ajax in Java Applications ...del/ view/ controller pattern Minimizing duplication of business and presentation logic Providing Ajax code transparent access to the application's domain model Reuse mechanisms such as JSP tag files and JSF facelets are also considered. We then look at two of the dominant forms of Ajax framework: the RMI approach, and JSF component libraries. For each class of tool we investigate two  more...

Guide to Project Portfolio Management Implementation ...ze your PPM process. The Solution PPM is that set of business processes that ties project execution to achievement of business strategy. It is a primary determinant of how much value you receive for each project dollar. In most organizations the overall PPM process is far from optimal. If PPM is not optimized before a project portfolio management system (PPM software) is configured, the  more...

Project Templates - Power Tools for the PM ... and are a mainstay for project managers in many lines of business. During this advanced project management course, you will hear how to design an effective template, how to select the templates you need for any project, and how to use them to improve communication, prevent project issues and be more effective in your work. You can get a complete list of other Project Management classes at  more...

Project Management for the Business Manager ...business or operate as an entrepreneur within a larger enterprise? If yes, then you understand the urgent need to get projects done on time the first time, with delivery of all that was promised. Are your projects completing as planned? If not, would you benefit from project training that you can actually use to get the job done? Would it help if the course material was immediately useful in  more...

Advanced Project Topics for the Business Manager ...ot only with project success but also with the cumulative Business Value that those projects must ultimately generate. This means that to a Senior Manager, any project management methodology must lead the project team to plan and execute projects so that Business Value is optimized. Viewing project management through the lens of Portfolio Management provides us with just such a perspective.  more...

Foundation in Project Management for Senior Managers ...uccessful! Each project success brings you closer to your business goals; each project failure blocks your path. In today's economic climate there simply is no longer any room for failure. But what can you do to ensure that every project is the win you need? The Solution Foundation in Project Management for Senior Managers is a dynamic two day course that will show you specific steps you  more...

Project Management Overview for Managers ...ial project management concepts and techniques that every business manager must know. All topics include field-proven best practices that are effective in any project setting. Participants are shown how to structure a project, establish and manage scope, create an effective schedule, identify and manage risks, control costs, manage to the triple constraint and more. The format includes a  more...

Reaching Your Strategic Goals Getting the Most out of Projects ...business goals is only the first step. Of real concern to all is exactly how we will meet these goals. There are many possible approaches, but execution of strategic and tactical projects is virtually always a primary means. We all know that selection of the right projects and their successful outcome is critical to business success. But how can this be accomplished on a regular basis? The  more...

Implementing Practical Project Portfolio Management ...f processes that ties project execution to achievement of business strategy. It determines how you choose and fund your projects and is a primary determinant of how much value you receive for each project dollar. PPM is currently regarded as a core business practice. Efforts made to improve the implementation of PPM can have a substantial impact on the bottom line. However, PPM is complex and  more...

Executives Guide to Project Portfolio Management ...llenge Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is the primary business process that underlies execution of an organization's business strategy. How can this be? Simple: We implement strategy through projects, and PPM is the process behind project selection and prioritization, funding, oversight and evaluation. Are your projects delivering the business value you expect? If not, chances are that your  more...

Essentials of Project Portfolio Management ...s effective?" Given that PPM is essential to carrying out Business Strategy, there is every reason to want an effective PPM process. So what does it take to make this happen? The Solution PPM is a business process of some complexity and with many participants. This1 day course explains what PPM is and provides examples of the processes and governance structures the management team needs for  more...

Project Portfolio Management What Every Executive Must Know ...ect selection, funding, oversight and evaluation. It is a business process of some complexity and with many participants. Your organization relies on PPM to select and oversee the projects that execute business strategy. But are you doing this effectively? Are you funding the right projects at the right time? Do your projects deliver the business value you need and expect? If not, it is likely  more...

What Project Portfolio Management Can Do for Your Business ...roject dollar? Do all of your projects fully support your business strategy? Are you certain that your projects actually deliver the Business Value they are supposed to? If not, how much of a return are you getting on your project investment? The Solution Project Portfolio Management (PPM) sustains your organization's business strategy by ensuring that you fund the right projects at the  more...

Adobe Acrobat 8.0 - Level 2 ...business professional, you have some experience in using Adobe Acrobat. Now, you are ready to further develop your PDF documents. In this course, you will use Adobe ® Acrobat ® 8. 0 Professional to convert technical documents to PDF files, enhance and control PDF content accessibility, customize PDF documents for interactive use online, and prepare PDFs for commercial printing. You  more...

Word 2002 XP- Level 1 Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. Microsoft Word is a proven and powerful word processing application. This course is the first in a series of three Microsoft Word courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce common business documents as well as give you the opportunity to apply them. You  more...

Security Fundamentals (Security) ...business and academic organizations today. The combined threats from hacking, international cyber terrorism and lax security pose a real risk to business and government alike. This one-day course will help employees at all levels of an organization to understand the importance of data security, recognize security risks and the measures taken to counter them, and apply best practices to their  more...

Email EtiquetteMake it a Tool that Works for You In this course, students will learn how to effectively utilize their email for business correspondence. Topics covered include how to advantageously use the subject line of an email, the proper formality, tone, and formatting of business emails, appropriate email response time, and the legal ramifications of business emails. You can get a complete list of other Leadership Development classes at  more...

Dynamic Decision Making (leadership development) ...sy-to-follow process designed to improve the way you make business decisions or any decision that can help you reach your goal. Our decisions and choices shape our professional and personal lives. Sadly, decision-making is seldom taught as a skill in its own right. This course will present a clear process and user-friendly techniques for making smart choices. You can get a complete list of  more...

MS Project 98 Managing A Project ( Win95) Students will learn how to use Microsoft Project 98 to manage a project plan after a project has begun. Students should have completed the Microsoft Project 98: Creating a Project (Windows 95) course and be familiar with such terms as Gantt Chart, task, critical path, and resource. Students should also be familiar with the Microsoft Project 98 environment. Project management is a complex field  more...

Microsoft Project 2000 - Level 1 Students will probably get the most out of this course if they want to learn how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to assist them with project management. Students should have some project management experience and be familiar with terms such as Gantt Chart, task, critical path, and resource. Students should also be familiar with terms such as computer memory, data files, and program files. No  more...

Managing Innovation and Creativity ...Businesses are constantly looking for innovative ideas that will put them one step ahead of their competitors. In order to arrive at a truly new idea, a team leader or manager must understand how to manage the innovation process. This course offers effective managerial strategies that address the organizational aspects of managing a creative team, supporting that creativity, moving an idea to  more...

Practical Leadership Up to this point in your career, you have been a successful employee or individual contributor, or have recently been promoted to manager. You have developed skills to be successful in your field. In this course, you will learn the practical skills you need to be an effective leader in your organization. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Strategic Planning Skills This course will provide you with a process for developing a clear understanding of your business's culture, operations, and market position, while facilitating the development of a strategic blueprint for gaining the competitive advantage necessary for your business's success, now and in the future. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Change Management for Employees ...business world today is faced with constant changes and is expected to adapt. In this course, students will identify methods for solving problems resulting from workplace changes. Students will define change management and identify strategies for effectively preparing for change, coping with reaction to change, and becoming an agent of change in their working lives. You can get a complete  more...

Communicating Across Cultures ...businesses around the world have become more interconnected, and companies have to think more globally in order to succeed. Despite economic ties with foreign nations, countries can be ill-prepared for doing business abroad, lacking the knowledge and sensitivity to adjust their business behavior to different cultural contexts. This course will provide you with strategies to communicate  more...

Customer Service Skills You need to respond to customer service queries via a remote system such as email or the telephone. In order to do this effectively, you need to develop skills that will help you interact with customers in a positive and professional manner. In this course, you will learn important principles and skills you can utilize as a remote customer service representative. You can get a complete list of  more...

Change Management for Managers With constantly shifting global economies and technological developments, businesses are constantly changing to exploit opportunities. Companies no longer have the luxury of remaining the same. Therefore, managers must constantly prepare for and implement change, guiding their employees through periods of transition. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

Emotional Intelligence for Managers In this course, you will assess your current emotional intelligence capabilities, determine your strengths, and identify areas for improvement. You will examine how emotions affect behavior and how those behaviors impact your relationships with others. You will also develop strategies for managing the emotional energy in yourself and others. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills  more...

Coaching Essentials As a leader in your organization, you are expected to help people meet or exceed expectations and to help ensure productivity and profitability for the organization. Coaching is a leadership tool that is effective in improving performance and contributing to the goals of the organization. In this course, you will explore the benefits of coaching, coaching approaches, how to develop an action plan,  more...

Interviewing Skills for Managers Every manager knows that to be successful, a company needs to build teams of employees who are the top in their field, work well together, and are happy in the company. However, it is often difficult for managers to find and hire the best people. In this course, you will practice techniques that will empower you to do just thata to hire the best candidate every time through strategies that will  more...

Managing Project Teams You want to create and maintain a successful team. Learning how to effectively manage a team is the first step to realizing your goal. In this course, you will determine how to manage the team so that it remains effective. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

Introduction to AquaLogic ESB Development ...ubscriber applications, creation of routing rules, use of business rules and rules engines, using the Filter Expression, creation of transformation maps, managing inbound and outbound SOAP messages, XSLT mapping and transformation, message mediation, protocol transformation, integration of BAM components and defining different ESB application patterns. All aspects of this class will  more...

Introduction to Enterprise Service Bus This course will provide each participant with an introduction to the capabilities, features and abilities of Oracle Enterprise Service Bus for managing and deploying processes. ESB functions and capabilities, Service Component Architecture, communication methods, define the role of SCA components, discuss ESB communication patterns, depict use of business rules, human tasks, state machines and  more...

Introduction to Business Process Modeling ...icipant with an introductory understanding of the role of Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) and its role for modeling corporate workflows and SOA processing. This course will focus on the usage of business process models, the role of BPEL and BPEL4WS, vendor product support, integration of WSDL and other XML standards, BPELWS partner concepts, stateful interactions, BPEL extensions,  more...

SQL Server 2008 Integration Services ...and technologies. In this course you will learn about the Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS) and working with Control and Data Flows to build workflows to extract, transform, and load data using a variety of data sources, transformations, and destinations. You will also become familiar with SSIS package management and package deployment along with learning to write solid code using  more...

SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services ...Processing (OLAP) cubes and data mining models to support Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This course includes concepts, procedures and practices based on real-world experience giving both the novice and experienced SQL Server 2008 developer the tools to build data cubes and forecasting solutions. This course also provides information on end-user tools including Microsoft Excel 2007,  more...

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services ...your reports using Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Studio. The reports you create in the course will employ shared data sources, interactive sorting, and drill-down capabilities. Youa ™ll then understand how Reporting Services parameters work and create parameters in ad-hoc SQL. Next youa ™ll be building Matrix reports and charts then explore the use of  more...

Virtualization with VMware ESX 4 and vCenter 4 ...topic is presented from the perspective of delivering key business and/ or economic value a not just the technical or mechanical aspects of the software. By the end of the class, attendees will have learned the benefits, skills, mechanics and best practices of virtualization. Attendees will be able to design, implement, deploy, configure, monitor, manage, troubleshoot and secure VMware  more...

Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers Although you are not formally employed as a project manager, you may occasionally be called on to lead a small- to medium-sized project for your company. In this course, you will strategically plan a project so that you can achieve the desired results on time and on budget. You will identify its requirements and the resources you have to work with, monitor the project's progress, and mitigate the  more...

Effective Facilitation Skills Effective facilitators know how to take charge of work sessions and lead groups toward successfully completing their work objectives. In this course, you will strategically plan work sessions and create formal agendas, lead groups to generate new ideas through brainstorming events, and help people work through facilitated difficult sessions. You will also further develop your facilitation skills  more...

Writing for a Global Audience You are a content developer with a project to localize content into other languages. You have already written the text, or you are planning to write it, and you want to have the content localized as cost effectively as possible. You need to identify and eliminate cultural language patterns from your source content, so that you can effectively and efficiently localize the content. In this course,  more...

Financial Essentials Companies are composed of a number of job roles and varying degrees of responsibility. Some roles are so different that two people within the same company may never come in contact with each other over the entire length of their employment. All employees, though, are working towards the same goala the financial success of the company. However, individuals cannot be expected to contribute to the  more...

Oracle9i Discoverer For Administrators ...overer. Students will also learn how to create and manage business areas, which will hide the complexity of the data source and provide a user-friendly view of the data for end users. This class will present a thorough knowledge of the Discoverer tool. Thereafter each user can learn to apply this knowledge to the company's internal data model. Data administrators are in the best position to  more...

Oracle Discoverer 10g- Develop An EUL ...to create and customize the End User Layer, how to create business areas and folders, and define analytical facilities for end users. Students also learn about the different types of connection mechanisms supported by OracleAS Discoverer and how to control the user access to the End User Layer. Students learn how to use materialized views and automated summary management. In addition, students  more...

Oracle Discoverer 10g - Develop An EUL ...to create and customize the End User Layer, how to create business areas and folders, and define analytical facilities for end users. Students also learn about the different types of connection mechanisms supported by OracleAS Discoverer and how to control the user access to the End User Layer. Students learn how to use materialized views and automated summary management. In addition, students  more...

Oracle Database 10g- Introduction to SQL - Complete Library This Oracle 10g courseware training guide book will provide an introduction to the SQL database language within the context of an Oracle database. This course is a common starting point in the Oracle database curriculum for administrators, developers and business users. You can get a complete list of other Oracle classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesoracle.asp  more...

Oracle Database 10g- Introduction To SQL - Part I This Oracle 10g courseware training guide book will provide an introduction to the SQL database language within the context of an Oracle database. This course is a common starting point in the Oracle database curriculum for administrators, developers and business users. You can get a complete list of other Oracle classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesoracle.asp  more...

Oracle Business Intelligence - Create Reports Interactive Dashboards ...Business Intelligence (BI), formerly known as Siebel Business Analytics, empowers business users with sophisticated data analytic capabilities without any knowledge of database structures or the SQL database language. This training course will guide students through all of the features available from the product to allow one to build sophisticated database requests and to format resulting  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2- SQL Fundamentals - Complete Library This Oracle 11g courseware training guide book will prepare students for the Oracle certification exams (OCP). This course book can be used as a user guide tutorial for ongoing reference long after the course is completed. This training course reference book is a common starting point in the Oracle database curriculum for administrators, developers and business users. You can get a complete  more...

Oracle Database 11g SQL Fundamentals I This Oracle 11g courseware training guide book will prepare students for the Oracle certification exams (OCP). This course book can be used as a user guide tutorial for ongoing reference long after the course is completed. This training course book is a common starting point in the Oracle database curriculum for administrators, developers and business users. You can get a complete list of other  more...

BEA WebLogic Integration 8.1 Developing Integration Solutions This course teaches students how to integrate applications using business process management, and Web services on BEA WebLogic Integration 8. 1 Server. BEA WebLogic Workshop 8. 1 is the development environment. You can get a complete list of other weblogic classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesweblogic.asp  more...

Advanced Performance Management WLM Sysplex and USS The course will concentrate on the taking an integrated approach to performance management by addressing the z/ OS e-business perspective. Elements to be explored will focus on Workload Manager functions, the parallel sysplex, and UNIX system services and how each can be monitored and managed for optimum performance You can get a complete list of other Mainframe classes at  more...

Introduction to Java Security Patterns ...ysis (TOA), security patterns catalog, Web-tier patterns, Business-tier patterns, Web services patterns and identity management security patterns. Each of the different security patterns is covered in-depth and we review the participants and responsibilities, driving forces, pattern relationships, pattern consequences, security factors and risks and coding implementations. You can get a  more...

Advanced SQL Queries for Oracle9i Databases ...lex queries and applications required to solve enterprise business problems. You will learn to incorporate many advanced techniques such as the data warehouse functions CUBE and ROLLUP, DECODE, inner and outer joins, CONNECT BY (hierarchical queries), SET operations, correlated subqueries and other advanced subquery techniques. Oracle9i features such as flashback query, external tables and  more...

Supervisor (Business Objects Administration) This course will teach attendees how to develop and maintain the Security Model of a Business Objects deployment. Using demo's, discussions and hands- on workshops, you will learn how to define, allocate and control user profiles, documents and universes. You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesBusinessobj.asp  more...

Broadcast Agent Administration (Business Objects Administration) During this fast- paced course, you will gain an understanding of the Broadcast Agent components and their purposes; learn the basics of deployment, sizing, and scaling of Broadcast Agent; and understand how to prepare and install Broadcast Agent servers. In addition, you will explore Broadcast Agent tuning issues; understand how to implement Broadcast Agent within a distributed system; recognize  more...

WebIntelligence Administration (Business Objects Administration) Full installation, configuration and administration of WebIntelligence. Post- installation and administration performance and tuning are addressed, as well as, activity logging, troubleshooting, and cluster methodology. You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesBusinessobj.asp  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2003 - Level 1 ...ills that you need to create a wide range of standardized business documents. If you use Microsoft ® Office Word 2003 on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way Microsoft ® Word 2003 works for you, and you can improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2003 - Level 2 ...ills that you need to create a wide range of standardized business documents. If you use Microsoft ® Office Word 2003 on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way Microsoft ® Word 2003 works for you, and you can improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2003 -Level 3 You know how to use Microsoft ® Office Word 2003 to create and format typical business documents. But you need to work on more complex documents. In this course, you will learn how to use Word to create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents, forms, and Web pages. . You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2004 for Macintosh - Level 2 ...ills that you need to create a wide range of standardized business documents. If you use Microsoft Office Word 2004 for Macintosh on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way Microsoft Office Word 2004 for Macintosh works for you, and you can improve the quality of your work by  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2004 for Macintosh - Level 1 Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of two Microsoft ® Office Word 2004 for Macintosh courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents . You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

ECDL- ICDL- Word Processing Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course provides you with the techniques required to produce basic business documents. . You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesdesktop.asp  more...

Microsoft Office Excel 2003 - Introduction to VBA ...In the previous Excel courses, you used Excel to simplify business tasks, including the creation of spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and formulas that were difficult to create and nearly impossible to maintain using pencil and paper. You now want to simplify your work in the Excel environment by automating many of the repetitive tasks that are part of spreadsheet development. In Excel 2003:  more...

Microsoft Office 2000 - Small Business Tools Students will learn how to simplify the daily tasks of running a small business. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesdesktop.asp  more...

Developing And Implementing Solutions With Office 2000 And VBA Students will learn design considerations and deployment scenarios related to building customer solutions using Microsoft Office 2000. Using the methodologies presented, students will be able to build solutions that access data and automate business processes, using Microsoft Office 2000. In addition, the content of this course is directed at assisting the student to prepare for the Microsoft Exam  more...

WebSphere Portal v5.0 Application Development ...dynamic information, applications, and processes to build Business-to-Employee (B2E), Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) portals. This seminar will illustrate the skills and knowledge you need to code robust portlet applications using WebSphere Studio Application Developer and WebSphere Portal's Portlet Toolkit. You can get a complete list of other WebSphere classes  more...

Portal Application Development using WSAD v5.1 This course utilizes a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to demonstrate the capabilities of IBMa ™s Portal solution. The IBM Portal Server provides a single point of interaction through the implementation of portlets and provides dynamic information, applications, processes to build Business-to-Employee (B2E), Business-to-Business (B2B) and  more...

Portal Application Development using RAD v7.0 This course utilizes a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to demonstrate the capabilities of IBMa ™s Portal solution. The IBM Portal Server provides a single point of interaction through the implementation of portlets and provides dynamic information, applications, processes to build Business-to-Employee (B2E), Business-to-Business (B2B) and  more...

J2EE Design Patterns This course will utilize a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to illustrate the use of patterns, best practices, design strategies and proven solutions for designing web applications that incorporate JSPs, Servlets, EJBs, JMS and JDBC components. This seminar will focus on the J2EE Patterns Catalog and design strategies that can be utilized to incorporate them.  more...

ACT- 2006-Level 1 ...business contacts. You may have to maintain the information in order to access the same as and when required. ACT! 2006 is a personal information system that enables you to track and manage information about business contacts such as addresses, telephone numbers, and appointments. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

GroupWise 7.0 -Level 2 You have used GroupWise 7. 0 to send email, schedule appointments, access the calendar, and schedule resources. You may want to use the advanced features of GroupWise 7. 0 to share information and documents with other GroupWise users and access email and documents even when you are outside the GroupWise network. In this course, you will use the advanced features of GroupWise 7. 0 to share  more...

Microsoft Office Access 2003- Level 4 In previous levels, you were introduced to advanced topics that dealt with local database management. In this course, you will learn remote database management, how to exchange data with XML and other type applications, and how to automate your business processes by using VBA code. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

Microsoft Office Access 2007- Level 4 (Second Edition) In previous levels, you were introduced to the various features of Microsoft ® Office Accessa 2007 that dealt with local database management. However, effective database management calls for mastering the advanced administrative and collaborative features of Access. In this course, you will exchange data with other applications, automate business processes by using VBA code, and secure and  more...

Microsoft Office Excel 2007- VBA ...In the previous Excel courses, you used Excel to simplify business tasks, including the creation of spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and formulas that were difficult to create and nearly impossible to maintain using pencil and paper. You now want to simplify your work in the Excel environment by automating many of the repetitive tasks that are part of the spreadsheet development. In this course,  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2007- Level 1 (Second Edition) Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of three Microsoft ® Office Word 2007 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2007- Level 2 (Second Edition) ...ills that you need to create a wide range of standardized business documents. If you use Microsoft ® Word 2007 on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way Microsoft ® Word 2007 works for you. You can also improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents with  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2007- Level 3 (Second Edition) You know to use Microsoft ® Office Word 2007 to create and format typical business documents. Now, you may need to work on more complex documents. In this course, you will use Word to create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents and forms. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

Microsoft Office Word 2008 Level 1- Macintosh Word processing is the use of computer programs to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. These programs come with a slew of features that assist in document creation tasks. In this course, you will explore the basic concepts of creating standard business documents in Microsoft ® Office Word ® 2008. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application  more...

Corel WordPerfect X4- Level 1 Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of two Corel ® WordPerfect ® X4 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

WordPerfect 12- Level 2 ...ills that you need to create a wide range of standardized business documents. If you use WordPerfect 12 on a regular basis, then once you have mastered the basic skills, the next step is to improve your proficiency. To do so, you can customize and automate the way WordPerfect 12 works for you, and you can improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents with customized WordPerfect  more...

Agile Development with Scrum(project) ...efined schedule and partitioning of product features. The business case for iterative development is thoroughly covered. The course then discusses the principles and practices that define an agile approach to software development, including: delivering continual value to the customer, flexible and rapid response to change, short time-boxed iterations, and rapid feedback on project state. The  more...

The Multi-Generational Workplace ...ivisive generational lines can frequently disrupt regular business in the workplace. This course is designed to help students identify and overcome the stereotypes and challenges associated with the four generations in the workplace. Students will learn how to communicate respectfully with others and handle conflict as it arises. In addition, this course will provide students with ideas how to  more...

Communication Skills for Technical Professionals In today's fast-paced world, employees have to be able to get their point across quickly or they won't be effective. To succeed in this type of environment, technical professionals need effective communication skills to accompany their technical prowess. The ability to communicate, cooperate, coordinate, resolve differences and persuade others effectively will determine success as much as the  more...

Principles of Project Management for Technical Team Leads (Enterprise) Whether you're managing a project for the first time or need some pointers on project management, this course gives you the tools you need to clarify your project's business goals, plan the scope and functionality of your application or Web site accordingly, and manage the production cycle effectively. You can get a complete list of other Enterprise Architecture classes at  more...

Microsoft Project 2000- Level 2 Students will learn how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to manage a project. This course meets the Microsoft Proficiency Guidelines for Microsoft Project 2000 at the Expert level. You can get a complete list of other Project Management and Business classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/projman.asp  more...

Project Management Fundamentals Project Management: Fundamentals overviews the basics of project management. It provides the theory and core methodology you will need to manage projects or participate on project teams. This course does not make use of any project management software application, but instead focuses on the conceptual underpinnings that students must know in order to use any project management software  more...

Microsoft Project 2000 Advanced Students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Project 2000 and how to use Microsoft Project Central. This course meets the Microsoft Proficiency Guidelines for Microsoft Project 2000 at the Expert level. You can get a complete list of other Project Management and Business classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/projman.asp  more...

Visio 2002 Standard Level 1 For Windows In this course, you'll learn fundamental skills while creating several types of diagrams using Visio Standard. You will create a directional map, a block diagram, a basic and a cross-functional flowchart, an organization chart, and an office layout. As you create these drawings, you will learn techniques to drag and manipulate Visio master shapes, create connections between shapes, and apply  more...

Visio 2002 Professional- Level 1 For Windows In this course, you'll learn fundamental skills while creating several types of diagrams using Visio Professional. You will create a directional map, a block diagram, a basic and a cross-functional flowchart, an organization chart, and an office layout. As you create these drawings, you will learn techniques to drag and manipulate Visio master shapes, create connections between shapes, and apply  more...

Visio 2002 Professional Level 2 (Windows) In this course, you will expand on the knowledge you gained in the course. You will work with many advanced features, including using the drawing tools, creating and working with custom stencils and templates, and sharing your Visio drawings with other applications. You can get a complete list of other Project Management and Business classes at  more...

Finance Essentials ...ials will provide an overview of the basics of finance in business. It will cover financial roles and responsibilities in business organizations, discuss the purpose of financial reports and documents as well as how to read them, and examine money in business and the role of the federal government in regulating financial concerns. Finally, this course will cover financial management and  more...

Microsoft Project 2002 Level 2 Microsoft Project 2002Level 2 is the second course in the Microsoft Project 2002 series. In Microsoft Project 2002 Level 1 , you used your project management skills to create a complete project plan. This course will build upon that knowledge, and give you the opportunity to work with a project plan once it has entered the project implementation phase. You can get a complete list of other Project  more...

Microsoft Project 2002 Level 1 Welcome to Microsoft Project 2002 Level 1. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Project 2002 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. You can get a complete list of  more...

Project Management Professional (PMP) Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project managementa both on the job and through professional certificationa is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. This course expands upon the basic concepts of project management you discovered in the Project Management Fundamentals course and covers in-depth the essential  more...

Oracle Data Warehouse( DW) Design, Administration and Performance After presenting entity relationship (ER) and dimensional modelling (DM) as competing alternatives, the presentation will focus on the use of DM techniques when developing and implementing a very large data warehouse. Using real-world business scenarios, SALES, for example, the instructor will coach the participants from logical through physical design of a data warehouse involving at least five  more...

Architecture and Deployment This course provides a comprehensive overview of BusinessObjects products and deployment considerations. Experience an "under the hood" examination of a complete Business Objects implementation and working environment and review a road map of the standard deployment procedures. You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes at  more...

Server Products Administration Intensive Server Product administration begins with the full installation of WebIntelligence and Broadcast Agent Scheduler (BCA) in a clustered environment. Post-installation, the administration, creation of BCA's, maximizing performance and tuning are addressed, as well as, activity logging, troubleshooting, and cluster methodology. You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes  more...

Business Objects Basic database knowledge. Understanding of the internal reporting needs You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesBusinessobj.asp  more...

WebIntelligence Administration Full installation, configuration and administration of WebIntelligence. Post- installation and administration performance and tuning are addressed, as well as, activity logging, troubleshooting, and cluster methodology. You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesBusinessobj.asp  more...

Supervisor This course will teach attendees how to develop and maintain the Security Model of a Business Objects deployment. Using demo's, discussions and hands- on workshops, you will learn how to define, allocate and control user profiles, documents and universes. You can get a complete list of other Business Objects classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesBusinessobj.asp  more...

Introduction to Business Objects XI Designer ... exercises designed to illustrate the following topics in BusinessObjects XI environment; role of Universes, universe design principles methodology, locating required tables, using Joins, depict usage of classes and objects, understand List of Values concept, creating advanced objects like conditional and interactive objects, defining Universe hierarchy via classes and objects and Universe  more...

Broadcast Agent Administration During this fast- paced course, you will gain an understanding of the Broadcast Agent components and their purposes; learn the basics of deployment, sizing, and scaling of Broadcast Agent; and understand how to prepare and install Broadcast Agent servers. In addition, you will explore Broadcast Agent tuning issues; understand how to implement Broadcast Agent within a distributed system; recognize  more...

Introduction to BusinessObjects XI Voyager ...eeded to analyze trends and patterns in your data, answer business questions, and share your results by using BusinessObjectsa Voyager. It will focus on the role of OLAP, creating workspaces, building queries, using charts and graphs, role of crosstabs, sorting and filtering, building calculations, creating sub-totals and report breaks, slicing and dicing data, use of dimensions and drill  more...

Introduction to BusinessObjects XI Data Integrator This course will integrate a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to illustrate the abilities of BusinesObjects XI Data Integrator tool. This seminar will focus on data warehousing concepts, role of the Data Integrator, defining source and target metadata, creating batch jobs, use of built-in transformations, creation of data filters, use of built-in functions, data  more...

Introduction to Business Objects XI Desktop Reporting This course utilizes an instructor-led lectures and discussion format coupled with progressive hands-on exercises designed to illustrate the following topics in the BusinessObjects XI environment; query selection and creation, use of data manipulation tools, sorting of report data, creation of data filters, drill down capability, report presentation and formatting and distribution techniques.  more...

Introduction to BusinessObjects XI R2 WebIntelligence Reporting ... exercises designed to illustrate the following topics in BusinessObjects WebIntelligence XI; query selection and creation, use of data manipulation tools, charting and graphing, ranking and report alerts, sorting of report data, creation of data filters, drill down capability, using central repository, use of InfoView, report presentation and formatting and distribution techniques. Each of  more...

Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007- Level 2 Microsoft ® Office Visio ® Professional 2007: Level 2 is the second course in the Microsoft Visio 2007 series. In Microsoft ® Office Visio ® Professional 2007: Level 1, you used the various templates to design and manage workflows and flowcharts. This course will build upon the knowledge gained, and enable you to work with many advanced features, including using the drawing tools,  more...

Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007- Level 1 Diagrams and charts play a pivotal role in knowledge dissemination, making complex data easy to understand. Microsoft ® Office Visio ® Professional 2007 has a host of features that are instrumental in creating pictorial representations of information. In this course, you will learn the essentials of Visio. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at  more...

What Good Managers Do - The First 100 Days This course will give new managers the basics of effective management for their first 100 days on the job. Professionals who have achieved success as individual contributors often transition into management roles. New managers want to be able to step forward and assume their new responsibilities with confidence. You want to be able to conduct performance appraisals, monitor work processes,  more...

Creating and Maintaining Life Balance How has stress affected you in the past? Have you had to take time away from work or your family because you have felt stressed out? You, like millions of others, may have difficulty managing stress in your life. Fortunately, there are techniques you can use to better manage stress, and possibly even lessen the amount of stress you encounter on a daily basis. In this course, you will learn ways of  more...

Advanced Communication Skills In any profession, you will find yourself in a situation where you need to relay information to another colleague. When such situations arise, good communication skills are an essential part of getting your message across clearly. This course will show you how to apply advanced verbal and written communication techniques in your workplace. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills  more...

Managing Organizational Goals As a manager, you are responsible for setting the goals for your team and for managing their work. Organizational goals can often get lost in layers of management and not get communicated to the individual contributors. In the absence of goals, employees can feel unmotivated or can even set their own goals for achievement, which will result in poor and conflicting team performance. In this course,  more...

Problem-Solving Skills Regardless of the specific organization or position, your skills and previous training have allowed you to gain employment in the corporate world. One thing that you may not be adequately prepared for, however, is dealing with problems. In a corporate environment, using specialized groups to solve problems is becoming more and more common. Being able to work in groups to solve problems will  more...

Effective Management ...business is increasingly becoming centered about the interaction of different teams, both within and outside the organization. The success of a team within a company is often directly linked to the ability of a manager to lead and manage the team effectively. In order to perform the job well, the manager must understand the different roles of everyone involved in the team, and be trained in  more...

Getting the Results Without the Authority ...business culture, there are circumstances in which a person who possesses no formal authority is required to accomplish a task or complete a project. Perhaps you will recognize a problem or a business need, and you will assume responsibility to resolve the issue. Or your manager may direct you to complete a task in which you will need to solicit the help of others in order to complete the task.  more...

Using Data to Communicate This course will provide you with the methods necessary to prepare and present data to effectively inform or persuade your audience. You can get a complete list of other Business Skills classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/business.asp  more...

Pragmatic Use Case Writing ...-centric, behavioral requirements of a software system or business workflow. This course is structured around a problem-driven approach, and students will learn use case techniques and concepts in a "just-in-time" manner, emphasizing the meaning and relevance of each technique and not just its notation. Numerous examples of both system-level and business-level use cases, and a non-trivial case  more...

Introduction to Rational Application Developer v6.0 This course will integrate a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to demonstrate the usage of J2EE v1. 4 abilities and development capabilities of RAD v6. 0. This seminar will focus on the transition of experienced developers to RAD v6. 0 for the building of Java Servlets, JSPs, JavaServer Faces, EJB v2. 1, use of UML diagrams, the role of Service Data Objects in EIS  more...

SQL SERVER 2005 REPORTING SERVICES ...hart reports using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Studio. You'll explore creating reports with groups, expressions, conditional formatting, and parameters. The reports you create in the course will employ shared data sources, interactive sorting, and drill-down capabilities. You'll explore the deployment and printing of reports and the export of reports to PDF,  more...

AquaLogic BPM Programming BPEL Essentials ...-driven environment and building activities that define a business process This course will focus on the concept of SOA environment, SOA components, role of BPM, syntax and architecture of BPEL, role of ALBPM Studio, development of SOA components using ALBPM Studio IDE, use of basic design patterns, illustrate all aspects of ALBPM Business Process Language, role of process objects, logging and  more...

Introduction to BEA SOA Architecture ... the BEA WebLogic Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and business integration components of the eCommerce environment. This briefing will focus on the concept and role of the SOA surroundings in the corporate environment, integration of Web services, architecture of the BEA Enterprise Service Bus and the message broker, routing of SOA messages, event driven processing, business process  more...

Introduction to Oracle BPEL Modeling ... participant with a thorough understanding of the role of Business Process Execution Language and its role for modeling corporate workflows and SOA processing using Oracle BPEL Process Manager and their SOA Suite. This course will focus on the usage of business process models, the role of BPEL and BPEL4WS, JDeveloper integration, use of BPEL Designer, role of BPEL Console, product support,  more...

Introduction to Oracle SOA Architecture ... and deployment. This course will focus on the current IT business challenges, emergence of Service infrastructure, components of the SOA model, Web services, Enterprise Service Bus, business process modeling, XML utilization (SOAP, WSDL, etc), concepts of SOAD, legacy application integration, development tools, the role of BPEL and BPM, vendor product support, SOA governance risk and benefit  more...

WebSphere Business Modeler using BPM (SOA) This course will integrate a combination of instructor-led discussions and interactive workshops to illustrate the use of the modeling abilities within WebSphere Modeler. This course will focus on; role of the integration server, role of different integration patterns, WBI toolset implementations, demonstrate process modeling abilities, process simulation execution, performing model analysis,  more...

Accelerated Microsoft Business Intelligence(SQL 2008) ... the knowledge and skills to develop Microsoft End-to-End business solutions using SQL Server 2008 in an integrated environment with SharePoint and Office 2007. The course introduces the students to Microsoft Unified Data Model, SQL 2008 Analysis Services, Integration Services, Reporting Services, Report Builder 2. 0, SharePoint 2007 Integration, Reporting Services Content Types, Business Data  more...

R12 Oracle Receivables Management Fundamentals In this course, students will learn how to set up and use Oracle Receivables to manage receivables processing. Students learn how to manage parties and customer accounts, how to process invoices using Auto-Invoice, how to enter and complete invoices, and to perform other relevant invoice actions. Students will also learn bill presentment architecture processes, setup for credit management, the  more...

Lotus Notes 6.5 Mail and Calendar Essentials This course teaches you how to be immediately productive in the Lotus Notes ® 6. 5 mail and calendar. During this course you send and reply to electronic mail using Notes. Once you have the basics of mail mastered, you will learn some of the options available when you send mail. Because mail is a key business application, you will learn how to organize mail into folders. You can get a  more...

Lotus Notes 6.5 User Essentials During this course you will send and reply to electronic mail using Lotus Notes 6. 5+. Because Notes incorporates Lotus Instant Messaging (Sametime), you will also know when people are online so you can chat in real time. Once you have the basics of mail mastered, you will learn all the options available when you send mail. Because mail is a key business application, you will learn how to  more...

Adobe Acrobat 8.0 -Level 2 (Second Edition) ...business professional, you have some experience in using Adobe ® Acrobat ®. Now you are ready to further develop your PDF documents. In this course, you will use Adobe ® Acrobat ® 8. 0 Professional to convert technical documents to PDF files, enhance and control PDF content accessibility, customize PDF documents for interactive use online, and prepare PDFs for commercial  more...

Business Writing This book is designed to help you handle direct relations with the media confidently. You'll learn how to mentally and physically prepare for interviews, how to maintain reliable media contacts, and much more. You can get a complete list of other Professional Development classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesProfDevlop.asp  more...

Meeting Skills for Leaders, Third Edition ...business world, it is essential for everyone in the workplace to work together to get the job done, and this often involves meetings. For most of us, meetings are a part of the daily work routine, but as often becomes the case, that is what many meetings begin to feel like--routine. MEETING SKILLS FOR LEADERS (formerly titled EFFECTIVE MEETING SKILLS) is just the sort of back-to-basics guide to  more...

Making Your Message Memorable ...able show you how you can put stories to work in everyday business situations. You will learn a number of techniques for turning your experiences into effective stories, as well as advice on getting to know your audience, finding your storytelling style, and bringing your story to life. Telling stories in the workplace enables you not only to get your message across, but to make your message  more...

Project Management - Complete Library Volume I : Principles of Project Management for Technical Team Leads Whether you're managing a project for the first time or need some pointers on project management, this course gives you the tools you need to clarify your project's business goals, plan the scope and functionality of your application or Web site accordingly, and manage the production cycle effectively. You can get a complete  more...

Principles of Project Management for Technical Team Leads Whether you're managing a project for the first time or need some pointers on project management, this course gives you the tools you need to clarify your project's business goals, plan the scope and functionality of your application or Web site accordingly, and manage the production cycle effectively. You can get a complete list of other Professional Development classes at  more...

Finance for Non-Financial Managers ...ng of Finance for Non-Financial Managers is needed in any business environment where individuals have to manage budgets or costs or to take responsibility for revenue or expenditure. With the increasing emphasis on business results it is necessary for every manager to know and understand some of the techniques and actions necessary to ensure that their unit achieves its objectives both in terms  more...

Problem Solving and Decision Making Techniques This 1-day course will help students to learn a rational process for problem solving, learn and practice creative techniques for generating solutions to business problems and learn a rational process for making decisions. You can get a complete list of other Professional Development classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/coursesProfDevlop.asp  more...

Presentation Techniques for Impact ...business presentations are done for a purpose over and above information giving - they are done to make the audience take some specific action. With this in mind, this 2-day course takes a different approach to presentations skills training that focuses upon the actions that the presenter wishes the audience to take after the presentation. You can get a complete list of other Professional  more...

Train the IT Trainer ...Business strategies and IT systems which underpin them are severely limited if users are unable to fulfill their promise by utilizing effectively the computer systems. It is at this point that professional IT training comes into its own. Traditional training techniques form a good basic knowledge for the IT trainer but do not cover the unique environment in which this type of training takes  more...

IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Level 2 - Service Level Management(itil) ...ning IT services with the current and future needs of the business and its customers, improving the quality of the IT services delivered, and reducing the long term costs of service provisions. By collecting the best practices from top companies, the CCTA established a best practice process framework called ITIL, which includes a description of how to organize service management within an  more...

ITIL Foundations Certification - IT Service Management Best Practice Framework(itil) ...ervice and Support can be best organized to align IT with business needs, improve service quality and reduce long-term costs. Participants learn in an interactive dialogue-based setting from seasoned process consultants who have gained years of experience through numerous service improvement assignments. To reinforce retention and knowledge transfer, students work through applied exercises  more...

Microsoft Windows Vista New Features You are familiar with the earlier versions of Microsoft's Windows ® operating systems. Every new Windows version includes features and enhancements to overcome the limitations and drawbacks of its predecessors. Microsoft ® Windows ® Vistaa is the latest release in the Microsoft Windows operating system family. In this course, you will use the new features in Windows Vista to improve  more...

ACT 2007 Level 1 ...business, you may tend to possess a lot of information about your contacts. Business contacts and related information need to be properly maintained so that you can access or modify them whenever required. ACT! 2007 is a contact management system to work with your business contacts, manage events, track relevant communications, and enhance your business relationships significantly. You can  more...

ACT 2008 Level 1 ...Business contacts and information need to be properly maintained so that you can access or modify them whenever required. ACT! 2008 is a contact management system that will help you work with your business contacts, manage events, track related communications, and enhance your business relationships significantly. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

CERTIFIED PENETRATION TESTING SPECIALIST CPTS is built upon proven hands-on Penetration Testing methodologies as utilized by our international group of vulnerability consultants. Mile2 trainers keep abreast of their expertise by practicing what they teach because we believe that an equal emphasis on theoretical and real world experience is essential for effective knowledge transfer to you, the student. The CPTS presents information on  more...

Negotiating Skills for IT Professionals ...ctive when they can negotiate effectively with customers, business users and managers, vendors, and fellow team members. This workshop explains how to use effective negotiating techniques. It describes how to plan for a negotiation, define goals and desired outcomes, prepare ideal, realistic and fallback positions, use bargaining techniques, and deal with difficult individuals and situations.  more...

Dynamic Decision Making ...sy-to-follow process designed to improve the way you make business decisions or any decision that can help you reach your goal. Our decisions and choices shape our professional and personal lives. Sadly, decision-making is seldom taught as a skill in its own right. This course will present a clear process and user-friendly techniques for making smart choices. You can get a complete list of  more...

Business Etiquette (new Manager development) ...course provides students with a thorough understanding of business etiquette, why ita ™s important, and how to demonstrate the skills that constitute business etiquette. Topics covered include the importance of punctuality and guidelines for proper communication, telephone and email etiquette, and interactions with clients outside the office. You can get a complete list of other New  more...

IT Project+ Certification Project Management for ICT Professionals Industry research shows that one third of IT projects are delivered later than planned. Research firms further report that 74% percent of all IT projects fail, come in over budget or run past the original deadline, and that 28% of projects fail altogether. These figures demonstrate an obvious need for professionals to supplement traditional technical skills with high value business delivery  more...

Microsoft Publisher 2003-Level 1 You're starting Microsoft ® Publisher 2003, which is an easy to use, flexible program for creating newsletters, brochures, business cards, postcards, flyers, among others for print, email, and the Web. In this course, you will look at how to create a publication from scratch or use one of the hundreds of business and personal designs available in Publisher. You can get a complete list of  more...

Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 You're starting Microsoft ® Office Publisher 2007, which is an easy-to-use, flexible program for creating newsletters, brochures, business cards, postcards, flyers, among others for print, email, and the web. In this course, you will look at how to create a publication from scratch or use one of the hundreds of business and personal designs available in Publisher. You can get a complete list  more...

Business Etiquette and Common Courtesy Do manners matter? You bet. A company without common courtesies experiences more employee turnover, more EEOC expenses and more time spent on paperwork related to complaint issues. On an individual level, when you dona ™t use manners and common courtesy, it shows a lack of consideration and professionalism. People then make judgments about you regardless of your abilities. This program  more...

Business Etiquette ...course provides students with a thorough understanding of business etiquette, why ita ™s important, and how to demonstrate the skills that constitute business etiquette. Topics covered include the importance of punctuality and guidelines for proper communication, telephone and email etiquette, and interactions with clients outside the office. You can get a complete list of other  more...

Security Fundamentals ...business and academic organizations today. The combined threats from hacking, international cyber terrorism and lax security pose a real risk to business and government alike. This one-day course will help employees at all levels of an organization to understand the importance of data security, recognize security risks and the measures taken to counter them, and apply best practices to their  more...

Enterprise Architecture Bootcamp Using technology to solve an immediate, pressing problem is relatively easy. Designing and implementing a robust architecture that serves the immediate needs to the enterprise and is consistent with the long-term strategic vision of the organization is a bit more difficult. Enterprise Architecture (EA) is the practice of applying a comprehensive and rigorous method for describing, defining,  more...

Enterprise Architecture Governance ...rchitecture (EA) offers a compelling solution to aligning business processes, information architecture, and organizational structure with strategic enterprise goals. In the absence of governance, however, the potential of EA can be quickly overrun by the associated implementation costs. Additionally, there is a high risk of interrupting mission-critical systems and processes while rolling out  more...

Corel WordPerfect X4- Level 1 Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of two Corel ® WordPerfect ® X4 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents. You can get a complete list of other Corel classes at  more...

Microsoft Project 2003- Level 2 Microsoft Project 2003: Level 2 is the second course in the Microsoft Project 2003 series. In Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1 , you used your project management skills to create a complete project plan. This course will build upon that knowledge, and give you the opportunity to work with a project plan once it has entered the project implementation phase. You can get a complete list of other  more...

Microsoft Project 2003 - Professional ...ritize work in a way that meets an organization's overall business objectives, you need to use a more encompassing project management solution. In this course, you will use Microsoft Project Professional 2003 to create, coordinate, and communicate project information in a consistent and efficient manner within the framework of an Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment. You can get a  more...

Microsoft Project 2003- Level 1 Welcome to Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. You can get  more...

Microsoft Office Project 2007 -Level 2 Microsoft ® Project 2007: Level 2 is the second course in the Microsoft Project 2007 series. In Microsoft ® Project 2007: Level 1, you used your project management skills to create a complete project plan. The plans need to be updated and modified regularly to keep the project moving on track. This course will build upon the knowledge gained, and give you the opportunity to work with a  more...

Project Management Fundamentals (Second Edition) Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry's best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.  more...

Project Management Professional( PMP) Certification- Third Edition (2008 Update) Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management? both on the job and through professional certification? is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. You can get a complete list of other Project Management and Business classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/projman.asp  more...

Microsoft Office Project 2007-Level 1 You need to gather information about the various tasks involved, resources required to accomplish the tasks, and the overall cost in order to plan a project. Microsoft ® Office Project Professional 2007 acts as a tool that assists you in managing your projects. In this course, you will create and modify a project plan. You can get a complete list of other Project Management and Business  more...

Project Management Professional PMP Certification Third Edition Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project managementa both on the job and through professional certificationa is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. This course expands upon the basic concepts of project management you discovered in the Project Management Fundamentals course, and offers a job-related approach to  more...

Grammar Essentials You learned the rules of grammar in school, but now you'd like to refresh and refine your grammar usage for your professional life. You need to articulate your ideas clearly and succinctly in written communications and present yourself in a professional manner. In this course, you will review the rules of grammar, identify common grammar errors, and refine your business writing style. You can  more...

Microsoft Project 2003- Web Access Completing projects successfully requires good communication between all team members. A Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solution provides a framework for electronically creating and managing projects within an organization. In this course, you will use Microsoft Project Web Access 2003 to view and access project information located on the server, as well as to report progress on assigned  more...

Preparing for HIPAA Compliance This course is designed to provide upper-level managers and privacy officials with the information about HIPAA required to make effective decisions, create implementation plans, and prepare business associates and employees for the changes that will come. This course is most effective for organizations that are just getting started. You can get a complete list of other HIPAA classes at  more...

E-Business- Small Business Site Planning And Implementation Students will learn how to plan and develop an E-Commerce small business. You can get a complete list of other E-Business classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/ebusiness.asp  more...

E-Business- Fundamentals Of E-Commerce E-Business: Fundamentals of E-Commerce is an introductory-level course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of some of the fundamental concepts related to E-Commerce. You can get a complete list of other E-Business classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/ebusiness.asp  more...

E-Business- Fundamentals Of Enterprise Wide Infrastructure E-Business: Fundamentals of Enterprise Wide Infrastructure is an intermediate course that provides an understanding of the main functional areas of E-Business applications for the business professional. You can get a complete list of other E-Business classes at http://www.wintrac.com/courses/ebusiness.asp  more...