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Administrative Professionals Common Administrative Support Tasks ... performed in a typical day are varied and ever-changing. But regardless of how much the agenda changes from day to day, there are standard tasks that every administrative professional will perform regularly. This course describes common administrative support tasks. Specifically, it covers the stages of the records management life cycle and details the different types of classification systems  more...

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

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

Developing Your Direct Reports ...a way so your organization's business objectives are met, but also empowering them and providing opportunities for them to meet their own professional development objectives. This course provides an overview of the importance and benefits of developing your direct reports as a manager, and tactical strategies for doing so. Specifically, this involves an examination of the steps required to  more...

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

Foundations for Business Execution ...and dreams into reality. It's not a process or a formula, but a state of being that will permeate and transform your entire organization. This course will provide you with the basic information you need to create an execution culture in your organization. In one lesson, you'll examine execution cultures to uncover what execution is and what it is not. You'll explore personal accountability and  more...

Creating a Business Execution Culture ...re organization and become part of the company's culture. But how does an execution culture come to be? A business execution culture starts with an organization's leaders and trickles down to virtually every level of the company. This course contains powerful information to help you create an execution culture in your organization. Whether you're a senior manager or the manager of a small  more...

Business Execution in Action ...they exist only in the heads of its corporate executives, but are never acted upon. This course will assist you in the process of "executing business execution" in your organization. All organizations share three common key processes: the people process, the strategy process, and the operations process. One lesson will explore ways to employ the principles of business execution to improve and  more...

Leading with Emotional Intelligence ...pathy for others, being able to express feelings directly but appropriately, and having the capacity for developing relationships. All of these abilities distinguish individuals with high emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a more reliable predictor of success than intellect Leaders with a strong mixture of emotional awareness, self-management, and social skills navigate  more...

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

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

Becoming a Manager Responsibilities and Fears ...nagement is obviously welcome and something to celebrate, but when the initial excitement is over, you may begin to wonder about your new responsibilities. Your main focus is now on managing the activities of others and ensuring that the company's resources are used effectively. Apprehensions about whether you are able to do the job are natural--it merely indicates a healthy respect for  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...you understand that leadership is about giving direction, but it is also crucial that you realize that it also involves trusting and empowering your staff. You will undoubtedly have been very good at your last job, but now you will need to resist the temptation to continue doing it. For some time to come, it may be true that you could do it quicker or better, but an important part of  more...

Recruiting Talent ...nly challenged with finding adequate potential employees, but finding the right people for the positions they need to fill. This course explores two aspects of recruitment as one component of a sustainable talent management strategy: attracting the talent needed to meet the company's needs, and using innovative recruiting techniques to find the right people. Learners will explore how to  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma ...ocess is in control is critical to any Six Sigma project, but how do you determine with certainty if a process is on track or requires improvement? Where do you find the 'proof' or solid facts that a process is out of control and requires intervention? By applying statistical process control (SPC) methods, a Six Sigma team can identify and control variation in a process. This course covers the  more...

Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ...s and services, a Six Sigma Black Belt must measure them. But first, they must identify those processes. Among the many Six Sigma tools, several are designed specifically to isolate relevant process variables, determine their relationships to each other, prioritize their importance relative to customer or business requirements, and assess their efficiency. Using SIPOC and cause-and-effect  more...

Introduction to Six Sigma ...ma, and General Electric's ensuing success, greatly contributed to Six Sigma's recognition as a powerful method for business improvement in organizations. So, what is Six Sigma and why do so many successful organizations attribute their success to it? This course largely deals with answering these questions. The course traces Six Sigma's roots in traditional quality concepts, but also shows  more...

First Aid Basic ...lves the victim's physical condition and emotional state, but the entire emergency situation. This one-hour training course will focus on how to use a systematic approach to evaluate an emergency situation and respond to basic first aid situations prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Note: This training should not be used as the primary basis for any first aid  more...

Transitioning into a Project Management Role Transitioning into a Project Management Role Many people find themselves thrust into a project management role with no formal training or experience. When this occurs, it is important to be prepared to deal with the significant changes in your role. Your responsibilities broaden from managing yourself to managing others, from short-term to long-term goals, and from tangible to intangible  more...

Defensive Driving Truck Safety ...ome involved in an accident. That's definitely important, but defensive driving involves more than just that. Defensive driving is as much about what you do and what kind of driver you are, as what someone else does. It's about being a safe driver, driving a safe vehicle, knowing how to drive your particular vehicle, taking responsibility to drive carefully in hazardous conditions, and knowing  more...

Managing a Customer Focused Department Simulation ...t Simulation Attracting new customers is important, but retaining them is an even greater challenge. It takes only a moment--a single lapse in service; an unmet expectation; a delay in delivery--to lose a customer forever and tarnish a company's reputation. To counter this, customer service representatives must remain vigilante, on top of their game at all times. As a customer service  more...

Workplace Conflict Recognizing and Responding to Conflict ...igh negative emotions, blocked communication, and stress. But choosing the appropriate response based on the type of conflict is important. When you address conflict properly, you will experience a number of benefits: it can enhance your creativity and it can strengthen your relationships, for example. This course describes these and other benefits of conflict. It also explains the types of  more...

Interpersonal Communication Being Approachable ...ame feelings of uncertainty entering the room as you did, but the difference may be that they appear to be more approachable than you do. Approachability involves conveying your willingness to reach out and invite others in by initiating contact, making yourself available, and building rapport. This course is designed to give you an understanding of how to build skills to become more  more...

Improving Your Emotional Intelligence Skills Self-Awareness Self-Management ... managing emotions within your relationships with others. But before you can recognize others' emotions and manage your relationships, you must have a firm sense and control of your own feelings. Through this course you'll learn how to build your emotional intelligence through appropriate actions and techniques for managing your emotions. You'll focus on the competency areas of self-awareness  more...

Communicating Across Cultures ...tinctions of your audience and adjust your style to them, but you also need to adjust your style to different forms of communication. This course offers guidelines and best practices for speaking and writing across cultures. The course also highlights the importance of keeping your audience's cultural expectations in mind when creating presentations and how to make your presentations effective  more...

Business Grammar Sentence Construction ...misplaced modifier might get a chuckle out of the reader, but it doesn't help your reputation or that of your company. Nor does a run-on sentence, which can blur the meaning of your message and cause the reader to be confused and even annoyed. In this course, you'll review basic sentence construction, including how to develop sentences that are logical, clear, and powerful the basis of any  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...identify what work is required at the onset of a project, but precisely forecast how much that work is going to cost to meet the project goal. This course provides an overview of estimating and budgeting project costs in the Project Cost Management knowledge area, and introduces best practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth Edition,  more...

Project Management Overview ...hough every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a similar life cycle, starting with an idea, progressing through development, and culminating in the delivery of a finished product or service. A product has a life cycle of its own which is tied into yet distinct from the life cycle of the project. All projects have similar overall phases, such as the  more...

Project Quality Planning ... includes processes for assuring and controlling quality, but it also includes a process for ensuring that quality is considered from the very beginning of a project's lifecycle. In this course, learners will be given an overview of the project quality management knowledge area. They'll be introduced to best practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control ...d guidelines for delivering a quality product or service. But the question is how do you ensure that the quality management plan will work? How do you know that those guidelines will, if followed, result in a successful project? The quality management plan must be audited and measured consistently and efficiently to ensure that it is both adequate and adhered to. In this course, learners will  more...

Getting Results without Direct Authority Influencing Your Boss ...ith a traditional view of the boss-employee relationship. But you know best how you want to be managed to reach your goals, and if you focus on building a partnership with your boss, you will find that you have more influence than you think. In this course, you'll learn how to build influence with your boss by understanding his or her situation, and knowing what you can offer that benefits both  more...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques ...hat optimizes the return on your investment of resources. But before you can make a good decision, you need to first identify and evaluate your alternatives. Fortunately, a number of tools and techniques are available that can help you to formalize the process of identifying alternatives, carefully evaluating them, and finally making the best decision possible with the information available to  more...

Creating a Positive Attitude ... or failure depends not only on the situation you are in, but how you react to that situation. Your reaction to the situations you encounter is significantly influenced by your attitude. Having a positive attitude involves looking for the best in a situation, being realistic about possibilities and consequences, and having the courage to believe that you can succeed. It isn't always easy to be  more...

Forms and Document Security in Adobe Acrobat 8 Forms and Document Security in Adobe Acrobat 8 Adobe You can create and review many types of PDFs using Adobe Acrobat 8, but this application also enables you to safeguard your documents using any number of Acrobat's security features. This course explores the advantages of PDF security, and highlights several security measures you can employ, such as using digital IDs, security policies,  more...

Effective Interfunctional Relationships ...r company offers require a cooperative effort to produce. But by nature, most companies are structured territorially. Every department head and manager has his or her own troops on call and a personal domain to defend. Protecting your turf may be instinctual, but it's also counterproductive. By not cooperating openly with other sections or departments, you not only interfere with their ability  more...

Effective Intercultural Relationships ...ultural differences you encounter are language and dress. But there are a multitude of subtler ways in which people from different cultures vary in their behavior. If you don't understand the ways in which they might differ, you're risking your business communication and relationships being misunderstood. When operating interculturally, mistakes are easily made when you take appearances and  more...

Effective Intergender Relationships .... Socially, the differences offer an attractive mystique. But in professional situations and in the workplace, the significant differences in male and female communication styles can cause problems. There is no denying that women and men vary significantly in their verbal inflections and tone, their body language, and how they listen to others. They pick up on different cues in conversations,  more...

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

Business Writing How to Write Clearly and Concisely ...der. Clear and concise sentences get you part of the way. But you need to organize these into coherent paragraphs that convey the relevant information in the most effective way. This course describes ways to make your writing more clear. Specifically, it covers the importance of using short, familiar words, appropriate connotations, concrete and specific language, and transitional words and  more...

Business Writing Editing and Proofreading ...of editing and proofreading a document before sending it. But have you ever distributed a document or message only to find later that you forgot to include a key point or correct an embarrassing spelling error? Reviewing is a crucial stage in the writing process. It entails editing for clarity, tone, accuracy, and completeness, and also proofreading for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.  more...

Interpersonal Communication Communicating with Confidence ...hips are based on rapport-building trust and credibility. But trust and credibility are not the only essentials. You also need to use specific communication behaviors to project confidence in all your verbal and nonverbal interactions. The course shows you how the essential elements of trust, credibility, and specific confident communication behaviors bring about confident communication and  more...

Ethical Decision Making Simulation ...aintain a positive public image? The answer isn't simple, but by utilizing an ethical framework and weighing decisions against ethical filters, corporate officers, managers, and employees can remain confident that their choices comply with all applicable laws and regulations and adhere to the highest professional standards within their industry. The Ethical Decision Making Simulation is  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Essential Competencies ...ess analysis aims to not only properly diagnose an issue, but determine the best solution to fix it permanently. Business analysts, who undertake this work, require a unique combination of skills and knowledge to be successful in this function. This course provides an overview of what business analysis is, including fundamental concepts and knowledge areas as prescribed in A Guide to the  more...

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

Managing Your E-mail ... E-mail has had many positive effects on our lives, but it has also increased dramatically the volume of communication and the amount of information that the average office worker needs to process ever day. To stay on top of things, you must sort, file, respond to, or delete every e-mail that comes to you in the run of a business day. But how do you balance this time-consuming task with  more...

Planning Business Analysis Communication Monitoring ...successfully deliver requirements and meet project goals. But what about planning and managing how these business analysis activities are actually performed? A proposed structure and schedule for communications, a requirements management plan, and a clear plan to ensure business analysis activities are executed as efficiently as possible are all key elements of successful business analysis.  more...

Business Analysis Enterprise Analysis ...very day, in every size and type of company and industry. But way before solutions are implemented, a business need must be identified, a plausible solution must be defined, and the investment required for the solution must be justifiable before implementing it. This course provides an overview of enterprise analysis as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK  more...

Business Analysis Verify and Validate Requirements ... how to build an airplane won't help you build your boat, but knowing that you need a welding torch will. When working on any project, you also need as much information as possible about anything that may influence it. This might include how much money you have to work with, how long before the project needs to be completed, and who can work on the project. This course provides an overview of  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Procrastinators ...this situation: a coworker said something would get done, but when the deadline was up, it turned out this person somehow never managed to get around to it. There are a variety of reasons for procrastinators behaving the way they do, but whatever the reason, having procrastinators in the workplace is frustrating and can end up causing even more work for you. To limit the negative impact  more...

Internal Customer Service ... are responsible for excellent external customer service, but who meets the needs of internal customers? Whether you realize it or not, when you do things to help other people within your company do their jobs better, you are providing internal customer service. Internal customer service occurs every time you or a colleague requires information or a service from someone else within the company,  more...

Used Oil Management ... Failure to properly dispose of used oil is a serious, but little recognized, environmental problem. This one-hour course reviews the various regulatory requirements associated with used oil management primarily from a generator's perspective. The goal of this training is to provide you with an overview of the used oil management programs and explain the different regulatory scenarios that  more...

Introduction to Event Management ...dentify and isolate not only problems that are happening, but areas that require improvement before troubles exist. This course provides an introduction to Event Management, including its goals and scope, and how Event Management processes interact with other processes in the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle. The course also covers the specific components of Event Management including triggers and  more...

Incident Management Interactions ... efficiently is critical for both you and your customers. But what happens when you have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of customers each contacting you with the same issue? While you may be able to resolve each of their incidents one at a time, the loss of time, revenue, and resources is far too great to manage this way. Effective Incident Management is not just about resolving incidents  more...

Introduction to Request Fulfillment ...other incident that impedes your ability to do your work. But more often than not Service Desks also field requests for numerous situations that don't typically fall into the 'out of order' category, but require attention, time, and a quick turnaround for example, someone needs a new password, to change an existing password, or they need to add a new software program to their machine. It is  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...usiness. These expectations may be predominantly unspoken but, all the same, they have a strong influence on how your company, its employees, products, and services are perceived. In the first lesson of this course, you'll be shown what characteristics customers want to see demonstrated, what external influences generate customers' expectations, and how your company's ability to fulfill  more...

Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction ...u the tools to do this.Once you have established the attributes of your service that customers value the most, by gathering their qualitative feedback, you need to gauge how they rate your company's ability to deliver them. This course concentrates on the techniques required to do this accurately and appropriately with the resources available to you.The first lesson explains why it's imperative  more...

Getting Ready to Coach ...yees. It not only helps individuals reach their potential but also helps the organization improve its productivity and competitiveness. In a rapidly changing business world, coaching can also help employees adjust and adapt their skill sets. Coaching is about encouraging, confronting, challenging, questioning, as well as consistently respecting and supporting coachees in developing and  more...

Conducting Coaching Sessions ... attentive, and proactive in finding their own solutions. But you need to know what questions to ask, and in what order. It helps to follow a structured approach that guides you from a broad understanding of what your coachee is trying to achieve to a clear action plan with detailed steps. This course describes how to carry out effective coaching sessions, including clarifying the coachee's  more...

Strategies for Transitioning to Technical Management ...ange. Before you were promoted, you were their colleague, but now you're expected to manage and lead them. How do you make the switch? This course describes strategies for establishing new relationships with former peers a key part of making the transition into management. It also describes leadership styles you'll use in your role as manager and explains how understanding these different  more...

Mold Awareness ...or fabric. Not everyone is at risk from exposure to molds but certain groups of individuals, including infants and the elderly, are particularly susceptible to mold-induced allergies or infections. Providing information on the hazards associated with mold is an important aspect of the health and safety requirements for businesses and organizations. This course is part of the Safety and Health  more...

Pandemic Flu Awareness ...nsibilities of governmental and nongovernmental entities, but clearly indicates that the center of gravity for pandemic response will be at the community level. According to the Strategy, "sustaining the operations of critical infrastructure under conditions of pandemic influenza will depend largely on each organization's development and implementation plans for business continuity of  more...

Building Positive Support for Change ...ange It's often said that people don't like change. But when it comes to organizational change, employees are genuinely interested in making things better an improvement in processes, systems, functions, or services most likely translates into direct improvements for the employee too. But employees cannot support change and recognize its benefits without first understanding how it impacts  more...

Dealing with Resistance to Change ... to Change Change is inevitable in an organization, but the process of adapting can be painful. Organizational change can cause anxiety and upheaval, and when it does, it's no surprise that employees show resistance. Resistance behaviors can vary from individual to individual and they are often unproductive. While managers may be tempted to deal with behaviors directly, rather than  more...

Used Oil Management ... Failure to properly dispose of used oil is a serious, but little recognized, environmental problem. This one-hour course reviews the various regulatory requirements associated with used oil management primarily from a generator's perspective. The goal of this training is to provide you with an overview of the used oil management programs and explain the different regulatory scenarios that  more...

Making Decisions Ethically Making Decisions Ethically What is an ethical decision? Many studies show that businesspeople have an intuitive understanding of right and wrong, but that they find difficulty in explaining their judgments. This course provides the conceptual framework for discussing business ethics and the tool kit for making ethical decisions.  more...

Enhancing Your Creativity ...get stuck because they think 'I'm not a creative person.' But everyone has creative potential. Understanding the characteristics you possess that boost your creativity and those that inhibit it can help you enhance your creative output in the workplace. This course explores the essential attributes of a creative person. It also describes barriers to creativity and how to overcome these. In  more...

First Aid Medical Emergencies ...mergencies Medical emergencies can occur at anytime but may be hidden because of injuries suffered in an accident, or an accident may trigger a medical emergency such as a heart attack, stroke, or seizure. This one-hour training will focus on the signs and symptoms of specific medical emergencies and their treatment. Being trained in first aid could mean the difference between life and  more...

You and Your Boss You and Your Boss Your boss can be the lifeline to your future. Typically, no one has more influence over your immediate and long-term success than the person to whom you report. Not only will you find enjoyment and reward in your current position, but you want your boss to be a source of support when the day comes that you are ready to move ahead with your career. This course teaches  more...

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

Negotiation Essentials What is Negotiation ...can be survival skills, both in and out of the workplace. But being able to negotiate successfully requires that you understand some of the basic concepts of negotiation. Negotiation has been described in many ways getting what you want, reaching an agreement, influencing others, and bargaining. However you think of it, though, negotiation is a process in which two or more parties with  more...

Analyzing Your Life Balance ...he balance right can provide you with tremendous payback, but where does this balance lie? You want to feel fulfilled and in harmony with yourself and your world. You know finding a balance is good for you, and also impacts positively on your family, friends, and coworkers. This course highlights techniques you can use to analyze your current level of balance between work and life  more...

Negotiation Essentials Persuading Negotiation Essentials: Persuading Successful negotiators have the ability to persuade others that their interests are important. But they don't achieve this by ignoring the interests of the other party. Instead, they frame and adapt their interests to reflect the other side's viewpoint. This course identifies the value of persuasion in negotiations and highlights strategies to help you be  more...

Maintaining Your Life Balance ...balance. You know where you are and where you want to be, but now what? How do you achieve and maintain that balance? How will it be affected by external factors and behaviors? This course will focus on techniques for maintaining work/life balance. It includes recognizing the behaviors of passiveness, aggressiveness, and assertiveness and how those affect a person's ability to find balance in  more...

Negotiation Essentials Communicating ...eans not only being clear in how you deliver your message but also ensuring the other party feels understood. You need to actively and skillfully create a connection with the person you're negotiating with. Otherwise, you won't ever reach an agreement. This course describes ways you can communicate effectively in a negotiation. It discusses how to set the tone for a negotiation, make an  more...

Negotiation Essentials Avoiding Pitfalls in Negotiation ... Pitfalls in Negotiation Negotiations can be tough. But keeping your wits through pressure and problems can lead to breakthroughs and success. Negotiations commonly fail because poor approaches and tactical blunders create additional stumbling blocks to overcome. Negotiators need to be aware of the kinds of actions or attitudes that can hinder the achievement of an agreement. But they  more...

Planning and Prioritizing Your Time ... cut, given the number of tasks you may need to complete. But if you set clear and measurable goals and then develop an effective to-do list, you'll find prioritizing your many tasks is easier. And, in the end, you'll manage your time better. This course focuses on ways to prioritize your workload. It discusses how to prepare a useful to-do list and prioritize the items on it. The course also  more...

Risk Basics ...d and operate in a mine field where opportunities abound, but disaster could strike at any moment. Avoiding disaster is no longer left to luck, but is carefully controlled through risk management. The information presented in this course on risk and hedging techniques are vital survival tools for today's corporate environment. When the task is difficult and the risk is real, how comfortable are  more...

Using Business Tools to Manage Sales Teams ...team is an important part of your job as a sales manager, but it isn't the only hat you wear. You also have to manage the business side of your sales manager position. For example, you have to know how to forecast sales accurately to determine the goals that your sales team will set. Like many sales managers, you've probably asked yourself, "How do I successfully and effectively manage the  more...

Communicating in Sales Teams ...ms You already recognize that information is power, but do you understand the role that communication plays in disbursing information? The success of organizations in today's business climate depends on the fast, efficient dissemination of information, and that can only come about through effective communication. This fact is true at the corporate level, at the sales level, and indeed at  more...

Sales Math 101 Developing a Sales Plan for Success ...ture your wasted hours? Unfortunately that is impossible, but you can make the most of the hours in your day with the help of this course. Sales Math 101: Developing a Sales Plan for Success is a course that will help you--Sales Professional, Inc.--make the most of each hour of your day. You will learn how to recognize the value of your time, and how to manage it, so as to maximize your return  more...

Progressing through the Complex Sale Progressing through the Complex Sale High-value purchases impact across the whole organization. So it's not surprising that these buying decisions are made by those at the top. But getting to these decision-makers isn't easy, which is why selling at an executive level is a more complex operation that requires all the resources of the highly skilled salesperson. This course is directed at  more...

Dealing With Sexual Harassment Simulation ...e life underwriting manager, has always been nice to you, but lately has begun complimenting your appearance in ways that you feel are inappropriate. When your boss asks you out on a date and says that you should accept in order to get a promotion and raise, you will need to take action to deal with the situation. This simulation is based on the SkillSoft courses: "Employee Sexual Harassment  more...

Presenting Your Proposition Presenting Your Proposition Even the most confident sales people can feel their self-assurance dissolve when required to make a formal sales presentation. This course is about giving you the confidence, not only to present, but also to get commitment from your customer. Demonstrating a structure that can be adapted to most situations, this course will equip you with the skills needed to deal  more...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management ...Ethics in Project Management PMI Do the right thing but make sure you do it on time, under budget, and within scope, all the while maintaining your professional integrity in a constantly evolving global business environment. How do project managers do it, given that most ethical dilemmas are not black and white and usually require diligent deliberation? Keeping with their vision of  more...

ITIL reg V3 Overview Creating a Service Culture ...o survive and thrive in today\'s competitive environment. But how do you balance the growing need for information technology management with tried and true business practices? How do you align processes, people, and systems while maintaining and improving your ability to meet customer demands and further develop business success? This course provides an introduction to ITIL V3, and covers the  more...

Conducting Effective Sales Research Meetings ... is important for understanding your customer's business. But only by conducting research meetings will you learn the "inside" information you need to truly understand the business fit between your company and your customer. In this course, you'll learn about bringing your research and communication skills together in strategic account sales (SAS) research meetings. You'll start by learning how  more...

ITIL reg Overview Certification and Benefits ...ded asset to your colleagues, organization, and industry. But how do you know exactly what level of certification is right? And what specific areas, whether it be in your individual professional career, or your organization as a whole, would benefit from ITIL V3 certification? And how? This course provides a detailed overview of the purpose, vision, and principles of the ITIL V3 certification  more...

Doing Business on the Internet ...e United States, much legislation on this area is pending but not yet enacted. The main areas requiring regulation are issues related to Internet advertising, the protection of intellectual property rights, and protection of individuals' private information. In this course, you will learn about how the digital economy operates. You will explore the functionality of emerging Internet business  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Multi-State Edition ...aining requirements under California and Connecticut law, but is applicable for supervisor and manager training in all states. Under California and Connecticut law, managers and supervisors are required to undertake two hours of training on sexual harassment. This course is designed to meet that requirement and therefore takes two hours to complete. To ensure that you spend adequate time in  more...

Leadership and Management Simulation Leadership and Management: Simulation Specializing in the film and television industries, Limelight Connections is a web-based, career-search company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As part of the marketing team, you have been with Limelight for just under two years. Your dedication, industry knowledge and hard work have paid off, recently earning you a promotion to manager of the  more...

Creating a High-Retention Organizational Culture Simulation Creating a High-Retention Organizational Culture: Simulation One of the most significant challenges to the growth and survival of any business is finding and retaining qualified employees. To be successful, businesses should consider recruitment and retention not as two separate efforts, but instead as a combined strategy for creating a high-retention organization. This simulation provides  more...

Lean and Six Sigma ...s and variation. Lean is also an improvement methodology, but with a different focus, aiming to enhance process flow, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste. Though Lean and Six Sigma originated in different places and under different circumstances, they are now largely seen as complementary methodologies rather than mutually exclusive alternatives. Companies across various industries are  more...

Thinking Strategically Thinking Strategically As business success becomes more difficult to achieve, companies are discovering the importance of strategic thinking. Being lean and mean and process efficient is no good if you don't have the correct business strategy. But what is strategic thinking and what does it look like in the context of your business? This course is focused on discovering and using the key  more...

Giving Constructive Criticism ... from the exchange of meaningful, constructive criticism. But giving criticism that is constructive rather than destructive can be one of the most important and difficult skills to learn. Given thoughtlessly, without proper preparation and consideration, it's likely to be ignored by the recipient, or worse yet, give offense. On the other hand, when given properly, constructive criticism given  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Congestion Rate Limiting AutoQos ...deployments for customers who want to deploy IP telephony but who lack the expertise and staffing to plan and deploy IP QoS and IP services. Cisco AutoQoS for the Enterprise is a process in which two intelligent mechanisms are deployed to detect voice, video, and data traffic in Cisco networks. The mechanisms generate best-practice QoS policies and apply those policies to WAN interfaces. This  more...

Tables Accessibility Standards in Dreamweaver CS4 ...a web site, it's important that your content is engaging, but it's also crucial that it is structured in an intuitive and accessible manner. Creating a site layout using tables is one method of ensuring a consistent and easy to navigate web site. This course explores how to structure content using tables, and examines creating and manipulating tables and other layout elements, and working with  more...

Using Flash CS4 Libraries Text Components ...ve and engaging applications require attractive graphics, but there is also a need for the often-neglected supporting character in Flash applications - the text. The effective and balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe Flash CS4 Professional can be used to create static text content such as page titles or form labels, as well as text that  more...

Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee ...nd effective communication skills are not only important, but are the very key to telecommuters' success and their ability to move forward in their careers. This course provides you with an understanding of the importance of communication skills when working as a telecommuter and also covers how career advancement can be achieved while working in a remote environment. You will be introduced to  more...

Motivating and Optimizing Performance Motivating and Optimizing Performance As teams mature, they're able to perform more independently. Accordingly, team leaders must shift their role to one of maintaining motivation and optimizing team member performance. This ensures that their teams continue to perform at peak levels. The early stages of team development are about establishing the purpose of the team and its key goals, but  more...

Identifying Managing Customer Expectations Identifying & Managing Customer Expectations Understanding your customers' expectations and behaviors is essential to implementing a successful customer-focused service approach. But how do you get to the core of what your customers truly value? This course explores what customers value from a service perspective and how to identify their needs and expectations. It also examines how you can  more...

Purchasing Finding Sources of Supply ...ppliers may result in huge savings for your organization. But finding the right suppliers takes effort. First you need to identify the best available suppliers based on reliable information and research. Then you need to prepare a solicitation document, such as a Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation, and send it to the qualified suppliers. This course discusses how to find sources of  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials Conducting Traditional Appraisals ... completely comfortable. Conducting appraisals isn't easy but it's an important part of a manager's job. Regularly appraising your employees' job performance can reinforce outstanding performance, as well as help your direct reports improve below average performance. This increases productivity and helps you build better relationships with your team. To increase your comfort level with  more...

CISSP Domain Operations Security ...ise environment, operations security takes on many faces, but always comes back to making sure that all aspects of the operation of an enterprise environment are secured and functioning correctly. This course delves into the mechanisms used to track security threats, resource protection, and securing the enterprise environment. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)  more...

A Practical App 2009 Personal Computer Components ...T industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, but the backbone of the industry has always remained the computers themselves. This course looks at the components that make up personal computers and shows you how they all work in unison. It explores such components as motherboards, power supplies, storage devices, central processing units, adapter cards, and a variety of memory types.  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Troubleshooting ... desktop computers, their hardware and operating systems, but also more complex and intricate issues that occur on sophisticated server hardware and network infrastructures. This course introduces hardware and software troubleshooting. It covers some of the common issues that can occur along with their fixes and some of the useful tools that can be employed in the troubleshooting process. This  more...

Administrative Professionals Representing Your Boss ...ave with others leaves an impression of not only yourself but of your boss. The ability to represent your boss in a positive and professional light is essential to both your own and your boss's success. This course covers the skills you need to be successful as an administrative professional, including communication skills, organizing and managing skills, problem-solving skills, and basic  more...

Footprinting Scanning Enumeration ...y important part of preparing for an attack on a network; but it is also tremendously important for an ethical hacker to take the same steps and to find the same weaknesses. This course will examine the steps taken to gather information, find a network range, network scanning and tools, enumeration techniques, and the countermeasures used against all of these. This course also assists students  more...

Ethical Hacking The Need for Penetration Testing ...acking - this almost seems like a contradiction of words, but it isn't; it is a skill set that is increasingly in demand from year to year. This course examines the differences between hacking and ethical hacking, the stages and phases of ethical hacking, the laws that govern hacking and ethical hacking, and the penetration testing methodology that is used to perform ethical hacking. This  more...

Information Security Program Development Metrics Implementation ... of an information security program can be time consuming but, if done properly, it will ensure that your company is able to meet its security objectives. This course examines the elements necessary for implementing and measuring the success of an information security program, assuming you have created a sound strategy and the resources necessary for program implementation are in place. This  more...

Anger Management Essentials Understanding Anger ...hers and can help us face trouble and overcome obstacles. But if it's not managed properly, this powerful emotion can be very destructive. And the consequences of poorly managed anger in the workplace may be much greater than in other contexts. Yet, its potential benefits may also be greater. This course explores the different ways that people express anger and the common causes of anger in the  more...

VMware Workstation 7 Managing Virtual Machines VMware Workstation 7: Managing Virtual Machines VMware This course explores the features and tasks involved in administering VMware Workstation and hosted virtual machines. It provides an overview of the menu options and interface used to manage your virtual machines and explores common VM configurations settings including the ability to connect various hardware devices. Also covered are the  more...

VMware Workstation 7 Getting Started with Virtual Machines VMware Workstation 7: Getting Started with Virtual Machines VMware This course provides a look at the skills involved in getting started with the creation and configuration of virtual machines using VMware Workstation. It begins with a basic overview of virtualization and virtual machines, the relationship between the host and guest systems, and the general requirements for running VMware  more...

Virtualization with VMware An Overview ...ents are turning to virtualization, not only for testing, but also for full production environments now. This course examines the history of virtualization, the concepts behind virtualization, and how virtual machines and virtual infrastructures are used in today's evolving IT world. It also covers the benefits of virtualization and how to evaluate whether virtualization should be implemented  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Troubleshooting FHRPs and Performance Issues ...ees may not be able to service their customers correctly. But does the network cause the problem or does the client, a server, or the application cause the problem? It is important to establish realistic network performance expectations and to be able to determine if switches are not performing as expected. It is also important to identify and possibly resolve the cause of the observed  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Configuring Verifying Route Redistribution ...bution Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Routing updates compete with user data for bandwidth and router resources, yet routing updates are critical because they carry the information that routers need to make sound routing decisions. To ensure that a network operates efficiently, you must know how to control and tune  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution ...fy configurations. OSPF presents some design limitations, but offers up solutions for each. Scalability, improved CPU and memory utilization, and the ability to mix small routers with large routers are all benefits of using proper route summarization techniques which is a key feature of OSPF. An OSPF network can scale to very large sizes, in part because of route summarization. Default routes  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Routing Services for Converged Networks ...d data has not only changed the conceptual network models but has also affected the way that networks support services and applications. Planning routing services to support requirements requires an understanding of the Cisco Enterprise Architectures and how they align with the traditional three-layer hierarchical network model. Understanding of the network traffic moving throughout the  more...

Management Improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2 ...servers. PowerShell was introduced in Windows Server 2008 but has been more closely integrated and improved in R2, making this simplified command-line utility a timesaver for key administrative tasks. Also to note are the changes in power consumption management, with a series of technologies that allow datacenters to reduce their processor power needs. Windows Server 2008 R2 also revises its  more...

The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview Version 1 ...ally lower prices to move their products off the shelves. But top industry players are able to adopt effective strategies to remain successful. For example, they might focus on improving their business and manufacturing processes in order to reduce their costs and thereby absorb the lower prices demanded by the market. Or they might increase their investment in research and development to  more...

The Federal Government Industry Overview Version 3 ... departments and various stakeholders, which can include, but are not limited to, individual states, provinces, and territories. A federal government delivers services, creates and enforces laws, maintains highways, collects taxes, defends national sovereignty, encourages investment, provides education, oversees environmental issues, and performs a host of other services to its citizens.  more...

Preparing to Interview ...a science. You need to use your instinct and discernment, but solid preparation is equally important. Preparing properly helps you evaluate candidates accurately and fairly, helps to create a positive impression, and shows that you are professional. It can also help you avoid common errors such as talking too much, or asking close-ended questions that tell you little about the candidate. Proper  more...

Behavioral Interview Techniques Behavioral Interview Techniques Behavioral-based interviewing is becoming the norm as people realize its effectiveness in predicting what a candidate's behavior and performance are likely to be in the position for which they are interviewing. In behavioral interviews, you ask questions that get the candidates to describe how they handled real situations in the past. This enables you to find  more...

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

The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workplace ... operation of the business and often defines the culture, but it's the individuals interacting within the organization who carry out the mission of the organization. Rather than address the legal underpinnings and requirements related to diversity, this course focuses on how to leverage the diversity that exists within the organization. It defines diversity and dispels some common myths that  more...

Maintaining an Engaging Organization ... An engaging organization depends on an engaged workforce but different employees are motivated in different ways. However, with the proper tools, understanding, and strategies, managers can foster a motivational environment that helps employees become more engaged with the organization, so that they perform more effectively and positively. This course explains how to identify what does and  more...

Managing New Managers ... oriented and trained when moving to their new positions. But training is an ongoing process, and mentoring is one key strategy for turning these new managers into leaders who'll help keep the organization prosperous into the future. This course covers the elements of an effective orientation program. It then illustrates some appropriate techniques for training new managers, such as job  more...

Developing a High-Performance Organization ...high performance not only helps it to be more competitive but also helps it to better respond to and manage the influence of external factors. In short, high-performance organizations are those with a competitive edge. Facilitating a high-performance environment requires the right skillset. This course helps you assess your organization's potential for high performance in terms of its mission  more...

Delegation Essentials Overcoming Delegation Problems ... is something that improves with practice and experience. But few managers, regardless of their level of experience, can delegate tasks perfectly each time. The root of the problem may be the manager's lack of certain delegation skills. Or perhaps the employee lacks ability or has a poor attitude. In either case, managers need proven techniques for overcoming delegation challenges. This course  more...

Developing a Brand Internally ...ng viewed as not only key to effective brand development, but an important driver of customer value. Aligning the brand promise, organizational actions, and the real brand experience helps generate brand staying power and customer loyalty. This course discusses the benefits associated with developing brands through internal engagement and provides instruction on how to approach and implement an  more...

Introducing Agile Software Development Introducing Agile Software Development Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and  more...

Using Progressive Discipline to Correct Problem Performance ... to help your employee turn a performance problem around, but the problem still persists. What do you do next? At this point, you must proceed cautiously but firmly and use a progressive approach to discipline. In progressive discipline, employees are subjected to increasingly severe penalties over time if performance doesn't improve. This approach satisfies the demands of due process, involves  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Customer Needs ...need should drive strategy and core process improvements. But the first step in any customer-driven process improvement initiative is determining customer requirements. This course describes a process for doing this. It explains how to define your customers in a way that focuses on which customer voices matter the most as an input to a process improvement initiative. It also describes how to  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement From Customer Needs to Process Requirements ...ation about customers' needs, perceptions, and attitudes. But what do you do with the insights you gain from it? Translating the voice of the customer into measurable process requirements is the next step. It means taking those initial insights and digging deeper so that you can turn customer needs into process goals. This course shows you how to do this. It describes what critical to quality  more...

Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy Simulation ...This simulation requires you to not only close deals now, but to also lay the groundwork for long-term customer relationships and future sales. Additionally, you will also want to make sure you are pushing yourself to excel by continuing to grow as a sales professional and by learning all you can about your industry. This simulation is based on the "Professional Selling in the Knowledge  more...

Sales Team Management Simulation ...r Upper Crust Delectables--a thriving business that distributes gourmet baked goods to hotels and restaurants nationwide. Management has found a high degree of success with its sales force by employing a team approach, and you, a longtime employee of the company, are well versed in the business model, leading your team from one sales victory to the next. But with each success comes greater  more...

Embracing Organizational Change ...Change It is normal to struggle when changes occur, but the proper coping methods can help you not only survive organizational change, but empower you to take control of your career, recognize new opportunities that come with the change, and propel your career forward. This course covers best practices to help you accepting a new reality when things change, including acknowledgement of  more...

Preparing for Organizational Change ...time, will mean not only surviving organizational change, but thriving in it. In this course you will learn the importance of being prepared for organizational change when it comes. This course covers essential skills for handling organizational change, including a willingness to take risks, having an openness to the unknown, and being able to manage yourself through change. Finally, this  more...

Understanding Organizational Change ... on and feel like you have no control over the situation. But eventually, ideally, you'll see that the change brings a positive result for your own job, and your organization. A clear understanding of what organizational change is, and what to expect when dealing with it, can shorten the period of adjustment so you can get back on track sooner. This course provides a basic understanding of what  more...

Identifying Resolving Windows 7 Application Issues ...indows Vista, will most likely run properly on Windows 7, but it is highly recommended to analyze application compatibility moving from Windows XP to Windows 7. A number of tools are provided to test, resolve, or work around program compatibility issues. This course outlines the most common Windows 7 features that can restrict software installation, which is sometimes intentional in enterprise  more...

Resolving Windows 7 Network Connectivity Issues ...indows networking has improved considerably in Windows 7, but you will still be required to verify the configuration settings and troubleshoot problems for your clients. The good news is that Windows 7 comes with new built-in troubleshooting tools, as well as the trusted command-line utilities you're used to from previous operating systems. When it comes to network connectivity problems, the  more...

IT Strategy Essentials Implementing an IT Strategy ...strategy plan is complete, you can start implementing it. But first you need to get buy-in from various stakeholders so that the work that's required to carry out the IT strategic initiatives can move forward smoothly. It's important, therefore, to communicate the plan to the stakeholders and get their feedback. When this is accomplished, you can execute the required strategies and measure the  more...

A Essentials 2009 Computer Hardware Components ...ials The IT industry has grown by leaps and bounds, but the backbone of that work has always remained the computers themselves. In order for a computer to function correctly it requires specific types of hardware components. This course covers the different types of motherboards, power supplies, storage devices, central processing units, and memory that are needed by computers and how  more...

Managing Internal Dynamics in a Cross-Functional Team ...ewpoints, experience, and backgrounds among team members. But this can also prove to be their biggest weakness if not managed properly. Negative interpersonal dynamics can steer the work of a cross-functional team off-track quickly and irreversibly, jeopardizing its great potential. This course explains how to head off interpersonal problems by facilitating open communication and handling  more...

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

Organizational Behavior Dynamics of a Positive Organizational Culture ...organizational culture isn't a set of rules or standards, but rather an interactive process - a social construct that's constantly changing. It's an invisible, dynamic force that drives a company and its actions. Culture is reflected in artifacts, patterns of acceptable behavior, and shared traditions, values, policies, attitudes, structures, and beliefs within any relatively stable  more...

Campus to Corporate Developing a Professional Image ...al to career success. Knowing how to dress is part of it, but there's much more. It's about demonstrating your best qualities through the attitude you bring to your work. And it's about respecting yourself, your job, your organization, and your coworkers. This course explains how you can show professionalism by your appearance and by following rules of conduct - for example, rules about using  more...

Government Contracting Essentials ...here may be special local or state rules that also apply, but those are not addressed in this course. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Addressing ...ique address. All network devices have a hardware address but communication is enabled through the use of logical addresses, most commonly IP addresses. This course describes the two most common types of network addresses MAC addresses and IP addresses. The details of IP addressing including how they are assigned, the different classes and how IP addressing is configured is explained along with  more...

Getting Started with Software Programming ...erful tools capable of accomplishing sophisticated tasks, but not without the assistance of skilled software developers. This course introduces the learner to the magic behind computer software development, beginning with a brief history of computer languages and how these languages have evolved into powerful programming environments, and ending with the actual creation of simple algorithms.  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization The Global Context ...ontext Globalization has been defined in many ways, but a common theme is the freer movement of people, goods, services, and ideas around the world. In a globalized world, national borders become porous, as connections between people and organizations are transformed by ever-changing cultural and economic forces. This course focuses on the significance of the global context for business  more...

Data Security Archiving and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 Data Security, Archiving, and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 Microsoft You can use the enhanced security features included in Microsoft Outlook 2007 to protect your e-mail and computer from malicious attacks that can arrive in the form of incoming e-mail messages. The program also provides you with tools used to archive and manage the size of your mailbox to ensure that you can locally  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Collaborating with Groove and Communicator ...to-face meetings, this collaboration was relatively easy. But work environments have changed. Offices are no longer confined to a room or a building and teams often comprise members in different countries, working in different time zones. Office 2007 facilitates collaboration with its Office Groove 2007 and Office Communicator 2007 applications. Groove brings small teams together in virtual  more...

WPF Databinding with VB 2008 ...s course details how WPF not only binds controls to data, but also converts, validates, and formats data in a variety of ways. Specific areas covered include binding to elements, using multiple bindings, utilizing ADO.NET data objects, formatting the display of data, and also data conversion, validation, filtering, sorting, and grouping. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning  more...

Oracle Database 11g Database Security ...ity Oracle Oracle Database server is highly secure, but to fully maximize the security features offered, the database must be well protected as well. This course explores how to configure Oracle Database 11g in a secure manner by adhering to industry standard best security practices for operational database deployments. It covers applying the principle of least privilege to the database,  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Managing Concurrency Undo Auditing ... have been a matter of individual concern until recently, but now there are a variety of laws enforcing the privacy and accuracy of data. This course discusses the locking mechanism in Oracle and how to resolve lock conflicts and deadlocks. It also discusses how to manage undo data, and how to implement database auditing and maintain the audit trail. This course is one of a series in the  more...

The Biotechnology Industry Overview Version 1 ... even transform, the conditions of life. A relatively new but growing, global industry, biotechnology involves engineering biological molecules and microbes with desirable new properties. This re-engineering of natural organisms can lead to the development of new and better drugs, medical treatments customized for an individual's biological makeup, disease-resistant crops, and new industrial  more...

Managing Workforce Generations Introduction to Cross-generational Employees ...ation can strengthen an organization if properly managed. But stereotypes are pervasive and divert attention from the positive roles that different generations bring to the workforce. Understanding people from different generations prepares managers for the challenges of generational diversity and is a crucial first step in creating a positive work environment. This course describes the common  more...

Managing Workforce Generations Working with a Mulitgenerational Team ...potential for conflict between younger and older workers, but if you tap into the potential of this diversity and view differences as strengths, you will create a more productive, collaborative, and innovative work environment. This course reviews the potential sources of conflict within a generationally diverse team, including differences in approaches to work and communication. It also covers  more...

Protecting Windows 7 Against Malware Vulnerabilities ...w Windows Firewall can be used to block unwanted content, but allow needed programs and services to be accessed. Also covered are the configuration options provided by the Advanced Security Snap-In, which provides advanced rules and monitoring settings for remote or standalone client systems but can also be configured through Group Policy in the Enterprise environment. To ensure overall  more...

Developing a Customer-Focused Sales Approach ...hat do not effectively meet the needs of their customers. But wouldn't placing the customer at the center of the equation generate better results? The short answer is yes. A customer-focused sales approach is structured around the customer's decision-making process and unique needs. But how do you know what these really are? What keeps customers up at night and drives their key purchasing  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Delivering a Presentation ...ve carefully planned and structured what you want to say, but if you deliver your message in a monotone while standing stiffly, you're probably not going to captivate the audience. Having diligently prepared for your presentation, you need to make sure that your delivery is engaging. You need to communicate your enthusiasm to the audience if you want them to be enthusiastic about your ideas. At  more...

Rebuilding Trust Rebuilding Trust Trust is an important component in any workplace. When colleagues know they can count on each other, morale and productivity levels tend to increase. But what if trust is betrayed? How will this impact your ability to perform your job effectively? This course will provide key insight into the cost of lost trust including its negative impacts on performance, morale, and  more...

Developing a Code of Ethical Conduct ...es provide their employees with a formal code of conduct, but you can also develop your own code by clarifying your ethical principles and applying guidelines for behaviors that align with your code. This course explains common values, offers a process for developing your own ethical code of conduct, and presents several scenarios in which you get to exercise your ethical muscles. With the  more...

Using Flash CS5 Libraries Text Components ...ve and engaging applications require attractive graphics, but there is also a need for the often-neglected supporting character in Flash applications - the text. The effective and balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe Flash Professional CS5 can be used to create static text content such as page titles or form labels, as well as text that  more...

Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the C Level ...ave opportunities to influence executive decision-making, but don't know how best to deliver your message. In order to make the most of your communication with the "C" level, you need to be prepared. This course helps you shape and clarify your message, outlines the principles you should follow when approaching communications with senior executives, and provides important tips on how to build  more...

Tables Accessibility Standards in Dreamweaver CS5 ...a web site, it's important that your content is engaging, but it's also crucial that it is structured in an intuitive and accessible manner. Creating a site layout using tables is one method of ensuring a consistent and easy to navigate web site. This course explores how to structure content using tables, and examines creating and manipulating tables and other layout elements, and working with  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks ...ily solicited. The speed of these links can be increased, but only to a certain point. Etherchannel is a technology that allows you to circumvent this issue by creating logical links made up of several physical links. This course explains how to implement VLANs in a network campus. It includes the process on how to create a VLAN implementation plan, implement that plan, and then verify the  more...

Monitor Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 ...ar with many of the tools included in Windows Server 2008 but will find some key improvements. This course provides a look at the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) function that has been updated to interoperate with Windows Server 2008, allowing it to act as an update server for network clients. The course also describes the new Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor tool, and the role  more...

Identity Presence Privacy Identity, Presence & Privacy As we move towards more applications being delivered via the cloud, and businesses using a cloud computing models, we also need to consider the implications for the management of identity. This course ensures you are familiar with identity and access management (IAM) and the common industry protocols used to extend identity to the cloud. It covers the concept of  more...

Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals Value Exchange ...ue are integral aspects of any sales negotiation process. But when is the best time to make concessions? And how do you make concessions effectively so that you maximize the value of your proposal to the other side and maintain a position of power? This course provides detailed instructions on how to use concessions to achieve agreement during a sales negotiation. It covers guidelines for when  more...

Preparing for Effective Business Meetings ...ficient meetings are those that not only accomplish tasks but progress in a way that makes the best use of participants' time. Because meetings are one of the most expensive modes of communication in today's organizations, it's critical that you optimize the time you spend in them. Running an effective meeting starts with careful planning. This course will show you how to clarify a meeting's  more...

Managing Effective Business Meetings ...waste time, veer off course, and fail to meet objectives. But with the right techniques, you can lead productive meetings that achieve their goals and leave participants with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whether regular, recurring, or set up to achieve a special task, all meetings follow a core process: from opening on a positive note, through accomplishing the agenda items, to  more...

Dealing with Common Meeting Problems ... someone dominated the discussion and others didn't contribute at all? Where the discussion wandered and little was accomplished? The human factor can introduce problems in meetings, despite your best preparation and planning endeavors. But you can learn to improve the effectiveness of your meetings by evaluating them and addressing common problems that jeopardize their progress. This course  more...

EU Privacy Data Security ...may have more stringent interpretations of the Directive, but they cannot be less stringent than the requirements outlined in the Directive. There are significant differences across the EU member states in their data protection laws and in the practice of their respective national regulators, as not all aspects of data protection law is harmonized. Therefore when a data protection issue occurs,  more...

Managing Resources During Difficult Times ... measures that can be implemented before resorting to it. But when downsizing is necessary, there must be detailed planning, and careful selection and advising of those affected. This helps avoid negative consequences. This course covers strategic responses to difficult times, such as cutting unnecessary costs and building relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. It explains how  more...

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Creating a Service Culture ...to survive and thrive in today's competitive environment. But how do you balance the growing need for information technology management with tried and true business practices? How do you align processes, people, and systems while maintaining and improving your ability to meet customer demands and further develop business success? This course provides an introduction to ITIL , and covers the  more...

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Certification Benefits ...ded asset to your colleagues, organization, and industry. But how do you know exactly what level of certification is right? And what specific areas, whether it be in your individual professional career, or your organization as a whole, would benefit from ITIL certification? And how? This course provides a detailed overview of the purpose, vision, and principles of the ITIL certification scheme.  more...

Advanced HTML5 Advanced HTML5 This course provides instruction on many of the new API's that have been introduced with HTML5 relating to web support, communication, and 3D graphics. The course also covers features that are strictly speaking not part of the HTML5 specification, but are often associated with HTML5 because they were introduced at much the same time.  more...

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

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks Learn how to produce "marketable" script in a minimal amount of time. The purpose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts is a minimal amount of time. What do I mean by "marketable"? A marketable script is one that has all of the following: Interesting  more...

Manifesting 102: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! ...itment level and trust in themselves will become evident, but a necessary point as one sees the ego`s role in this endeavor. The student will have some new choices that appear, and then will choose from the gentle nudging of their spirit selves or the predictable behavior of the ego. Recognizing the difference between the two, allows for more ease in manifesting. Also, discussed in this section  more...

Aromas Weight Loss Discover Healthy Effective Ways to Lose Weight Effortlessly Discover how to combine massage, diet, stress reduction and aromatherapy in your efforts to lose weight. This is not a restrictive diet program, but recommendations for how to change your lifestyle in a natural and healthy way.  more...

Basic Internet Specialist Certificate ...hat can be said about it. So much has been said about it. But there is one thing that every student will realize in time. The Internet is a continually evolving medium. Every day or every month, something new is invented to make the Internet easier to use. This certificate program will cover this most important principle and will go a step beyond. By the end of this certificate program students  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ...er as possible. This course is aimed at non-programmers, but many programmers have found it a useful introduction to the idea of information architecture. It is taught from the perspective of content creation so you will learn how to organize your information so that it will make sense to your users and it will be easy for them to use.After learning just what information systems architecture  more...

Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers ...orm of technical writing, editing, or design for a while, but you wonder what the whole profession really involves, this course will expand your perspective, and help you polish your skills. You`ll learn how to articulate the benefits of technical communication for the user and for your organization. You`ll see how the profession looks today, reflect on the forces that have shaped our field,  more...

Getting More From Books: Intro to Literary Analysis ... literary analysis. It`s easy to skim through a novel -- but getting involved in the book can teach you more about yourself, your world, and the human experience! Whether you like dense novels or "just for fun" fiction, this course will help you get more out of the books you read. All it takes is a curious mind. You`ll learn to become an active reader and explore any book`s message, plot,  more...

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design using UML ...ational Software ) or Together( Togethersoft ) is helpful but not necessary. A drawing tool like Microsoft Visio will be good enough. Recommended Reading : UML Distilled --A Brief Guide To The Standard Object Modeling Language, 3rd Edition by Martin Fowler and Kendall Scott( Addison-Wesley ) ISBN : 0-201-65783-X0-201-65783-X:Product Link on Barnes & Noble.com. The Unified Modeling Langauge User  more...

HTML Lessons in Web Page Design - 10 Week Facilitator Led ...o understand and I know I am learning a little at a time, but learning for sure. I like what you said about learning HTML the right way and I believe your teaching of these HTML lessons is the right way. Thanks John" Dale from California writes, "Thank you for the start you have given me in web design. Your lessons were my first introduction to HTML. Now I am a PAID Web Developer. Now I can`t  more...

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

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Coding ...chart 100% correctly (has not happened too many times!!!) but practice makes perfect. I have 25 charts left before completion." Pat "I want to say THANK YOU for always being so prompt in answering my questions. You have been very helpful and encouraging and I have enjoyed this course immensely. I have recommended it to several people already." Thanks, Jennifer Other excited students have great  more...

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

Legal Research and Writing ...submissions, and exams. Students are encouraged to contribute to the discussions with their own knowledge and experiences. Reinforcement of learning is accomplished through course and/or chapter objectives and quizzes for each lesson. Written assignments provide students with the opportunity to sharpen their analytical and writing skills. Direct communication occurs between students and  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training I (No Terminology) ... a medical office functions and train you to do all of it but the nursing!! Start a rewarding career in a growing and recession proof field. Why take this Medical Office Specialist training course? With the right credentials, you will be readily employable. Gain your technical education the modern way by learning on your own time, at your own pace, at home. Plan to complete approximately 240  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training II (With Terminology) ... a medical office functions and train you to do all of it but the nursing!! Start a rewarding career in a growing and recession proof field. Why take this Medical Office Specialist training course? With the right credentials, you will be readily employable. Gain your technical education the modern way by learning on your own time, at your own pace, at home. Plan to complete approximately 4  more...

So You Want To Be A Medical Writer Skills and knowledge you will need to effectively write medically related materials. Medical writing is an exciting and ever-changing field that covers a wide range of areas in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and the biotech industry. Opportunities for medical writing exist at the professional research level, the consumer education level, newspapers, magazines, and everything in between. Most medical  more...

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

Creating Outstanding Online Help: Principals and Practice (Software Industry) ...tor. NOTE: If you have experience as a Technical Writer - but not much creating online help - and are looking to enhance your skill set, another course offering - Creating Outstanding Online Help: A Self Directed Study - may be more relevant to your needs. This course provides the basic information about gathering and streamlining techniques used to create effective online help system outline  more...

Learn How to Repair Computers: Get Certified in 7 weeks ...st lesson. Computer repair technicians are in big demand, but A+ certified technicians are in bigger demand. The required book is: After your course arrives you submit to your instructor two quizzes a week from the book. The book is set up like a classroom. You will have text followed by classroom assignments and test questions. Everything you need to know is in the book. If you do have any  more...

Take Control of IIS This course describes how to install and configure Microsoft 2000 Web and FTP services. Do you need to set up a Web server for your home, small office, or corporation? This course shows, using a real-time, full-screen display, everything you need to do set up Web and FTP servers with the Microsoft 2000 or NT operating systems. All the procedures you need are shown just as you would perform them  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Comprehensive ...they can not only create and modify simple presentations, but also much more elaborate ones, such as team projects. This course is designed to teach students the basic, intermediate, and advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 so they can not only create and modify simple presentations, but also much more elaborate ones, such as team projects. Some skills students will learn include  more...

Business Writing Basics ...but how do you say it? Do you even know the proper format to use for a memo, business letter, etc.? Writing is a part of everyday life, particularly in the work setting. This course will help you avoid common grammar and spelling blunders and outline ways you can make your writing more persuasive and professional. Once you`ve learned the simple guidelines for writing more effectively,  more...

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

How To Master Personal And Family ...day, people who want to be effective not just on the job, but in their personal lives as well. This bundle helps employees deal with some of the thorny issues facing people at various stages of their lives, whether taking responsibility for elderly loved ones or caring for children, coping with the loss of a loved one or choosing childcare, planning retirement or just making ends meet.  more...

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees ...ng sexual harassment is everyone ™s responsibility, but employees may not know exactly what to do unless things are spelled out fairly clearly. This course addresses the issues related to sexual harassment: how the law applies to employees, things to avoid in the work environment, and specific employee responsibilities. There are tips to help employees examine their own attitudes and  more...

Providing Effective Feedback ... people have good intentions to provide helpful feedback, but don ™t know the simple rules and techniques for doing it. This course includes tools to develop helpful feedback and use it to motivate employees. It has techniques and methods to foster a nurturing environment, convey your improvement ideas, check for understanding, and help others learn from their mistakes. IMPORTANT NOTE:  more...

Successful Negotiation ...woven through not just your time in the work environment, but also in daily living. Knowing how to negotiate successfully will improve your interactions with customers, coworkers, and even family members. This course will give you the strategies and techniques you will need to help you define opportunities in which negotiating would be appropriate and to create a win/win situation in each of  more...

5 Steps to Effective Persuasive Business Communication Get quick results with this proven method and technique. The main objective of this course is to equip you with a proven method and persuasive writing technique. This course is designed specifically for anyone who wants to get the "target audience" to take action or shift their opinion or point of view. Since no one can be expected to change their mind or take action if they are not predisposed  more...

Appreciating Personality Differences ...uld be a much better place if everyone were more like me. But, in fact, ita ™s each persona ™s unique style that creates a more complete workplace! Thata ™s why ita ™s important to identify both your own personality style and the differing styles of others. Understanding these style differences will enable you to adapt to others and create a more harmonious work environment.  more...

The Power of being Different ...ncrementalism (continuous innovation that guarantees safe but small successes), and getting used to radicalism (innovating in a complete different field: doing what others haven`t thought of yet). The course will provide the basics one can maintain to preserve an innovative spirit and assure impulses for constant improvement. The course will also emphasize on the disadvantages of being  more...

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program ...en, Medical Terminology can seem like a foreign language, but you will find this subject fascinating and easy to learn. We will show you simple ways to learn and decipher medical terminology describing disease states, anatomy and drug information. Pharmacy Practice ? Explore available career options to Pharmacy Technicians and gain an overview of the field. You will also learn generalized  more...

Pharmacy Technician National Certification Exam Preparation Course ...ogy Review ? Pharmacology can be an intimidating subject, but not when you are reading our material! Every section is written in easy-to-understand language. You will study side effects, drug interactions, mechanisms of action and other important information about major drug classifications. Pharmacy Calculations ? The National focuses heavily on math and because of this, the Calculations  more...

Brilliant Business Writing and Communication ...ssion they`re making on clients and coworkers is anything but positive. It`s time to change all that. Designed explicitly for people in the business world, this course guides students through the principles and practices of effective communication. Students learn about writing approaches, grammar, clarity, precision, style, and more, while also understanding the relationship between writing,  more...

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

Influence Your Customer to Take Action and Buy ...o the old school of selling, "getting action" is closing. But the word "closed" establishes an incorrect mind set for anyone who sells, since there`s nothing else to consider if you "close" a sale. Ideally, you want to think of helping the customer to buy. In this way you are "opening" ways to build a relationship and build business. Taking action is a natural part of the sales process, and  more...

The Cure For What Retails You This course explores how to increase retail sales. During this course, students will explore ways to increase their retail sales. The course works for all levels of retail sales from general sales staff to management but also addresses concerns of small business owners.  more...

How to Successfully Manage a Small Business Pay Per Click Advertising Budget ...h the search engines can take 4-6 months with a new site, but with pay-per-click search engines people find you immediately after you setup your account and your bidding request is approved. This tutorial is designed to take you step by step through the process with goto.com the most popular of the pay-for click search engines to achieve the fullest, optimum results. Buying targeted traffic is  more...

An Introduction to Linux A Workshop Approach ...it covers general information on more than 50 Linux distributions. The course is designed for new users as a way to familiarize themselves with Linux, but it does assume the user already has some distribution of Linux installed on their system. For those students who do not have Linux installed on their computer, we have provided access to the WinLinux2000 distribution, free of charge. This  more...

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

Introduction to Customer Relationship Management CRM -Part 1 DISCONTINUED--Step into the world of CRM with this foundation course in Customer Relationship Management and learn how the practice of effective CRM can not only transform you into a highly successful business professional but also improve your company`s bottom line by helping you expand and retain your valuable customer base.  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using MIME method of instruction (Special Pricing Edition) Same great complete Professional Edition course but designed for the student who does not want to incur course material fees. Registration Fee waived.  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Instructor-Led ... message is noble and potentially appealing to teenagers, but probably not enough to encourage them to spend their allowance on your product. Now, add another element to the equation: try to sell the footballs to parents of teenagers. Perhaps the message would be more effective. These are extreme examples of mistakes that could easily be avoided by employing common sense, but they illustrate  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Self-Directed ... message is noble and potentially appealing to teenagers, but probably not enough to encourage them to spend their allowance on your product. Now, add another element to the equation: try to sell the footballs to parents of teenagers. Perhaps the message would be more effective. These are extreme examples of mistakes that could easily be avoided by employing common sense, but they illustrate  more...

Significantly Increase the Value of Any Property--Instructor-Led ...increase your resale value higher than you might imagine. But the wrong change is like throwing money away. This course shows how to get the biggest possible financial benefit from every dollar spent on property improvements. You`ll even learn to grow value by improving the neighborhood!Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home ...many, it?s an opportunity to make their dreams come true. But it?s also a fairly complicated process with many potential pitfalls. This may be one of the most important financial decisions of your life. You?ll have to keep your cool, develop a plan, and follow it. In this course, that?s exactly what you will do, and experts in real estate will answer your questions along the way. How does a  more...

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) ...ees. This course can be completed in as little as 2 hours but more time is suggested for in depth understanding. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Lite This eLearning course has been designed to offer a high level introduction to the concepts, terms, benefits, and relationships within the core IT Service Management processes and functions, according to the Information  more...

5S TRAINING ...results. You have access to this online course for 1 year but can complete it as quickly as you care to. We estimate that you could take up to 24 hours to complete this course but many students take much less time. 5S TRAINING 5S is more of a people process than it is a manufacturing technique. And it is much more than simply cleaning up your area ? it is a discipline that truly can enable you  more...

Manufacturing Statistics Personal Training Library ...es an overview of the full family of experimental designs but focuses on Screening Experiments, arguably the most important in the family of Design of Experiments (DOE) for improving quality and productivity levels in manufacturing processes. You will learn how to set-up and conduct Screening Experiments using techniques developed by Placket-Burman and Taguchi. DOE worksheets and step-by-step  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library ... participate on an FMEA team and can make immediate contributions to quality and productivity improvement efforts. (3 Units; 3 Assessments; Approximately 7 hours of training.) The Advanced SPC course will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced statistical process control techniques. Training topics include selecting and setting up SPC control charts, determining the best  more...

Providing Excellent Customer Service in a Multicultural Environment ...iting and challenging part of working in libraries today. But it also presents situations that may be new and unsettling for you. This course will help you begin to understand people with different cultural experiences and will give you some guidelines to help you serve multicultural customers. This course will introduce you to the basics of how diversity and culture impact your understanding  more...

Violence in the Workplace ...his is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training  more...

Confined Space Safety ...yees will not only be prepared to meet OSHA requirements, but will also be prepared to identify confined spaces and determine if permits are required to work in them. Periscope up, as they discover the role of danger signs, entry permits, attendants, rescue plans, and safety equipment. Head to port, and make sure each worker is prepared to address the requirements to work in confined spaces  more...

Defensive Driving ...? No! They probably didn`t tell you in driver`s training, but the most hazardous activity in which you`ll ever engage is driving a vehicle on public roads. Welcome to Defensive Driving What`s the most dangerous thing you do? You might hand glide? Sky dive? Hunt? Deep-sea dive? Smoke? No! They probably didn`t tell you in driver`s training, but the most hazardous activity in which you`ll ever  more...

Fall Protection ... the OSHA requirements for all types of safety equipment, but will also be trained to identify and avoid situations that might result in a fall hazard. If you have a dream that each of your employees will not only know the requirements for each fall protection system, but also know how they work so you can be sure they are working, then start using our Fall Protection course. This course can  more...

Forklifts ...e of training, not only to comply with OSHA requirements, but also to prevent losses at your company by introducing responsible patterns of inspection, operator care, operation, load handling precautions, stacking, driving, unloading, and parking. Meant to appeal to everyone who works with or around lift-trucks, this course can insure that everyone in your organization is prepared for the  more...

How to have an Effective Safety Committee ...but do you have everything you need. How to Have an Effective Safety Comittee You know you need a tent, bug spray, and suntan lotion, but do you have everything you need. You head out for a weekend of fun in the wild, but as you arrive back in your driveway late Sunday night, you really wish you had brought the food along. Our new safety course, How to Have an Effective Safety Committee, will  more...

Ladder Safety Training Program ...ers ™ knowledge so they can safely use this common but dangerous equipment, the ladder. Welcome to Ladder Safety Training Program Going up? Elevate the level of workers? knowledge so they can safely use this common but dangerous equipment, the ladder. In our Ladder Safety-training program, learn to select the appropriate ladder for your application, inspect ladders for damage that might  more...

Lockout Tagout ...your equipment for years, doing the same thing every day, but one day something is different. The machine starts working unexpectedly and the results are horrific. Our course, while fulfilling an important part of OSHA required training for securing power sources and notification of mechanical device startup, shows everyone the dangers posed by the machines they use everyday. Each employee who  more...

OSHA Record Keeping and Documentation ...t make it into the Guinness © book of world records, but you will master the tools needed to implement an effective safety program and satisfy OSHA requirements. OSHA Record Keeping and Documentation With this important safety training, you may not make it into the Guinness? book of world records, but you will master the tools needed to implement an effective safety program and satisfy  more...

Personal Protective Equipment ...nt your workers face will be as inhospitable as the moon, but it is still important for each worker to recognize when personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed, what PPE is needed, what it can do, and how to care for it. Welcome to Personal Protective Equipment ?One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.? Hopefully no environment your workers face will be as inhospitable as the  more...

Scaffold Safety Training Program Do you remember building giant structures with Erector Sets, putting together tiny pieces of metal and then piling all your other toys on them to see how much they could hold? With our Scaffold Safety training program, you won ™t wonder about your portable scaffolding capacity. Welcome to Scaffold Safety Training Program Do you remember building giant structures with Erector Sets, putting  more...

Trenching and Excavation ...vy! No this course won ™t smooth your disco steps, but it might cause you to watch your step when working around excavations and heavy equipment. Welcome to Trenching and Excavation Dig it, man; this is groovy! No this course won?t smooth your disco steps, but it might cause you to watch your step when working around excavations and heavy equipment. You may not be hip, stylin? a new  more...

Violence in the Workplace ...his is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training  more...

Introduction to K-12 Online Teaching .... It means you can go through the course at your own pace but an instructor is available to help whenever you need it along the way. Intro to K-12 Online Teaching is designed to give you an understanding of developing and teaching an online course. It is a basic level course and will prepare you to begin to develop an online course or course supplement. This course has been approved for?one  more...

Introduction to Teaching Online ...that navigation is intuitive and learning is not hindered but enhanced by the technology.? This course is offered by a State Accredited University and offers State Board Continuing Education credits for Michigan teachers.? If you are located in a state other than Michigan, please check to see if your State Board will honor the Continuing Education Credit.? The course provider will be happy to  more...

Blackboard Basics for K12 ...designed to not only teach you about the online classroom but to immerse you in it so that you are experiencing and discovering the environment from all aspects possible. This course will help you learn how to develop and to manage your course using Blackboard 6. This course is offered by a State Accredited University and offers State Board Continuing Education credits for Michigan teachers.?  more...

Computer Fundamentals You don't have to know everything to be at ease with your computer. This course covers hard drives, memory, operating systems and more. Computer Fundamentals is a seven day online course.? This course is introductory and provides the basics pertaining to using a computer. It includes the knowledge and skills required to identify different types of computers, the components of a personal  more...

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

Graphics & Digital Imaging Fundamentals Learn the basics of acquiring pictures with a digital camera, with a scanner, by screen capture and from the Internet. Graphics & Digital Imaging Fundamentals is a seven day online course. It is designed to help you learn the basics on acquiring pictures with a digital camera, with a scanner, by screen capture and from the Internet. You also learn the basics with regard to file types, file size  more...

HyperStudio Basics ...sing HyperStudio. Learn how to create a stack, add cards, buttons and navigation. In addition, discover how to add sound, video, graphics and hyperlinks into your presentation. HyperStudio Basics is a seven day online course. This class will explore educational applications and implications of hypermedia, provide you with an overview of using HyperStudio and an opportunity to develop both your  more...

Instructional Design for the Online Learning Environment Learn how to adapt your course materials into an online model for effective learning. Discover how traditional instructional strategies can be implemented into the online learning environment. Instructional Design for the Online Learning Environment is a seven day online course. It will help you learn how to adapt your course materials into an online model for effective learning and discover how  more...