Instructor Led C Program Training in United States

IPC-610 An industry-consensus program that includes training and certification, based on the IPC-A-610, is available to your company. This certification will demonstrate your commitment to customer requirements and greatly assists any company dedicated to ISO-9000 or other quality assurance initiatives. IPC-A-610, "The Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies", is the most widely used standard  more...

IPC 7711 - IPC 7721 REWORK AND REPAIR IPC Certification. -- This program teaches industry approved techniques on through hole and surface mount rework, land, conductor, and laminate repair. Skills oriented training program covering a variety of procedures from the IPC-7711 "Rework of Electronic Assemblies" and the IPC-7721 "Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies". TRAINING DONE AT  more...

J-STD-001 HAND SOLDERING - IPC CERTIFICATION -- A comprehensive, hands-on solder training and certification program based on the J-STD-001 book. This course gives companies and individuals all the knowledge they need to increase employee skills and performance. The course includes understanding the workmanship standards found in the J-STD-001 book and a healthy dose of hands-on soldering training.  more...

Oil and Gas 24 Hour Hazard Recognition - Denver, CO The Oil and Gas 24 Hour Hazard Recognition is a 3 day training program held in Denver, Colorado. This course was developed as a helath and safety orientation for the Oil & Gas entry level person and support personnel. The course gives students an overview of pertinent OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations and how they apply to the Oil and Gas Industry. Discussion will concentrate on  more...

NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Safety, Denver CO Are you up-to-date on the NFPA 70E requirement changes in 2012 for Electrical Safety in the Workplace? The NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Safety course meets or exceeds all OSHA mandated training requirements under 29 CFR 1910 332 for safety related work practices. The program combines lecture and video presentations that deal with all required elements of the OSHAa ™s Electrical Safety-Related Work  more...

OSHA 10 Hour Training for General Industry, Denver, CO, Instructor-Led Training The OSHA 10 Hour for General Industry class is an introductory training course that teaches workers hazard recognition and safe work practices in accordance with OSHA General Industry Standards, 29 CFR 1910. The 10 Hour Training program is geared for the entry level workers in manufacturing, oil and gas, warehousing, chemical processing, transportation, aviation, etc. The 10 Hour for General  more...

Safety Manager Training Course The Safety Manager training course is intended for the entry-level Safety Manager or Facilities Manager who is assigned the duty of overseeing workplace health and safety. This training program will introduce the student to the applicable OSHA standards (Health and Safety Programs, Recordkeeping, etc.) and provide insight on how to achieve or maintain OSHA compliance through effective safety  more...

HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher, Denver, CO HAZMAT Plans & Programs' 8 Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response) training course satisfies OSHA's requirement for eight hours annual training as mandated by OSHA 29 CFR 1920 120. The focus of this course changes yearly to reflect trends and practices, regulatory updates and timely topics. The 8 Hour Refresher course is Instructor-Led and takes place in Denver, Colorado.  more...

CPSM Certification Preparation Course CPSM Certification Equals Results a The CPSM certification tells the world you are a professional in a core function of every organization. Certified Professionals earn 23% more than those without the certification. The Institute for Supply Management stated that a 2. 5% reduction in procurement costs produces the same amount of profit as a 10% increase in sales. We want to help you earn the  more...

CPSM Certification Bridge Exam Preparation Course For those with the Certified Procurement Manager (CPM) designation, this 2-day course prepares participants for success on the Bridge Exam of the Certified Professional in Supply Management offered by the Institute for Supply Management. CPSM Certification Courses - CPSM Bridge Exam 2-Day Review For Bridge Exam a I passed the CPSM Certification Tests in less than 30 days using the  more...

CPSM Exam Prep for Exam 1 - Foundation of Supply Management This 1-day course prepares participants for success on Exam #1 of the Certified Professional in Supply Management Program offered by the Institute for Supply Management. The course covers the foundations of supply management including contracting and negotiation, cost and finance, international business, social responsibility, sourcing, and supplier relationship management. Each of these areas  more...

CPSM Exam Prep for Exam 2 - Effective Supply Management Performance This 1-day course prepares participants for success on Exam #2 of the Certified Professional in Supply Management Program offered by the Institute for Supply Management. The course covers forecasting, logistics, materials and inventory management, organization assessment, planning, product development, project management, and quality. Each of these areas enables effective management of the supply  more...

Customer Service Training Skills This program is custom designed to meet the following business goals: *Exceed customer service expectations *Reduce the number of supervisory transfer goals *Develop professional consistency in leaving voicemails, responding to voicemails, writing email *Develop a customer focused approach to putting customers on hold and transferring calls *Increase opportunities for first point of  more...

Train the Trainer Public Workshop Melville, New York - October 25 and 25, 2011. This interactive workshop is open to the public and is appropriate for both new trainers and trainers who have been in their position for a while but have not completed a formal train the trainer program. The two day program will cover the essentials of training design and classroom delivery. For more information, please send an email to  more...

Train the Trainer Taylor Performance Solutions offers unique and effective programs to support trainers with all levels of experience. We consult with you first on the types of training materials you are currently using and the experience level of your trainers. We custom design a train the trainer program to meet your exact specifications and needs. The final step is an interactive training and coaching session  more...

Target Learning for Students In this program, students will learn how to apply a variety of flexible (and proven) reading and study strategies using your own preferred learning and thinking style. Keep in mind, this is not a gimmick course, these techniques do require practice. Fortunately, we make certain you have plenty of time during each class session to get the hands-on experience to become proficient with these learning  more...

Target Study Skills - College Prep for Adults It's not easy to return to a formal school setting after many years, especially if you were never particularly fond of long classes, homework, and exams. Because of this, and your concern about juggling school, work, and family responsibilities, we created this seminar to show you flexible (and practical) strategies to help you become a more efficient and effective student in school (and a more  more...

Predictive Analytics World June 25-26 2012 in Chicago Predictive Analytics World, June 25-26, 2012 in Chicago is the business event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives: Bigger wins: Strengthen the business  more...

Predictive Analytics World, April 25-26, 2012 in Toronto Predictive Analytics World, April 25-26, 2012 in Toronto (www. pawcon. com/ toronto/ 2012) is the business event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives:  more...

Predictive Analytics World, March 4-10, 2012 San Francisco Predictive Analytics World, March 4-10, 2012 in San Francisco (www. pawcon. com/ sanfrancisco) is the business event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives:  more...

Predictive Analytics World for Government Sept 12-13 in Washington DC Predictive Analytics World for Government, Setpember 12-13, 2011, in Washington, DC (pawgov. com), is the first vendor-neutral predictive analytics conference for the government, designed to help agency managers understand how they can apply predictive analytics to more effectively and efficiently accomplish their mission. Predictive Analytics World for Government delivers predictive  more...

Lean Six Sigma for the Public School System All schools in the United States are facing, the challenge creating an infrastructure for learning without compromising the quality of education in the face of shrinking budgets. As a result, it is important to embrace a strategy which will enable greater efficiency through standardization, streamlining and waste reduction, which ultimately will enhance the quality of education and improve cost  more...

Root Cause Analysis Root Cause Analysis is an essential element in being able to resolve problems at a level that prevents them from recurring. Without the discipline required in Root Cause Analysis, problems go unresolved and the organization is unable to move forward. This program engages participants in a generic case study that enables them to think through a process of identifying and describing the problem,  more...

Team Problem Solving In todaya ™s complex business environment, finding the root cause of a problem is often a very difficult task. While a single individual might sometimes be able to solve certain problems, the more complex problems in business are better addressed by a multi-disciplinary team. This workshop focuses on a structured eight-step methodology used to find root cause, determine how to permanently  more...

Lean Office Training Course Description: Our one-day course on Lean Office is designed for personnel in sales, finance, purchasing, service, and all areas of the organization that may be considered as support functions. The course includes practical examples of how to apply Lean tools such as 5S, 8 Wastes, and Value Stream Mapping to an office environment. We teach you how to objectively evaluate your office so you  more...

Prosci's Change Management Certification Program Based on research with more than 2000 organizations from over 65 countries, Prosci's Three Phase Change Management Process and the Prosci ADKAR Model are two of the most widely used tools for leading change on organizational and individual levels. The Prosci Change Management Certification Program is a application-based full-immersion learning experience. Open enrollment courses are available in  more...

Visual C NET Introduction for Developers You have experience in programming in at least one other object-oriented or object-based programming language. You are now entering the new world of .NET programming, using the C# programming language and the Visual C#.NET integrated development environment inside Visual Studio.NET. This is one in a series of C# programming courses. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be  more...

Intro To Programming ...rogramming language. Learn how to identify and write basic programs using programming constructs, such as variables, constants, functions, and procedures. Where specific illustrations are required, they are presented through pseudo-code. Discuss the features and benefits of several programming languages and describe the qualities of object-oriented programming. Use variables and constants to  more...

Advanced Javascript With Ajax You are familiar with XHTML and basic techniques of JavaScript programming in designing basic web pages. You can make your web pages more dynamic and attractive by providing additional functionality to them. In this course, you will use the advanced techniques in JavaScript programming and Ajax to make your web pages highly functional. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be  more...

Introduction To Programming With C ...n application that will be of use to your clients. In the C Programming: An Introduction course, you will use object-oriented programming principles to write programs in C . Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify the basic differences between C and C , and compile and execute a simple C program identify the key differences between C and C understand  more...

Microsoft Access 2007 Level 1 Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various  more...

Microsoft Access 2007 Level 2 You have the basic skills needed to work with Microsoft Office Access 2007 databases, including creating and working with Access tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports. But so far, you have been focusing only on essential database user skills. In this course, you will consider how to maintain data consistency, how to customize database components, and how to share Access data with  more...

Microsoft Office Access 2010 Transition from MS Access 2003 This course is designed for experienced Access users who have worked with the earlier versions of Microsoft Access, ideally Microsoft Access 2003, and who have or are planning to upgrade to Microsoft Access 2010. This course is also designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Access Database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand  more...

Microsoft Access Level 1 2010 Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various  more...

AutoCAD Level 1 Success with AutoCAD begins with a solid foundation in the basics. This intensive, hands-on, 2-day course is the first course which equips the student with all of the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D drawing. The class is appropriate for all disciplines--architects, engineers, designers, facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and others. It is also appropriate for  more...

Windows 2000 Students will learn basic computer concepts and skills related to IBM and compatible computers. Students will receive a thorough introduction to the domain environment. In addition, they will learn Windows techniques and become acquainted with applications. During this course students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the following objectives: Navigate to information  more...

CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator There will be more than 151,000 wireless hotspots by the year 2005. The wireless network market continues to grow because of the additional productivity that wireless network access brings to any organization, but properly trained and ce CWNA is the foundation level wireless LAN certification for the industry standard CWNP Program, and is your starting point for wireless training and  more...

AutoCAD Expert Level Success with AutoCAD begins with a solid foundation in the basics. knowledge and skills. The class is appropriate for all disciplines--architects, engineers, designers, facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and others. It is also appropriate for those who will be primarily involved in editing drawings created by others. We recommend the complete AutoCADLevel 1 and this course for anyone who  more...

SQL Database Design & Implementation This course teaches you how to use the Transact-SQL language to query and program Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in a Windows Server Server environment. This course also assists you in preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Exam #70-229, Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. Upon successful  more...

CIW Associate Certification (Foundations) The course is divided into 3 parts: Internet Fundamentals guides you through the Internet and its wide array of useful resources; Web Page Authoring Fundamentals teaches you Web page creation and This certification is recommended for all professionals required to use the Internet in their daily job functions. Information in this course is required for all levels of specialization in the CIW  more...

PowerPoint Level 1 Welcome to the world of computerized desktop presentation. Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 is a feature-rich, easy-to-use program that enables you to create presentation slides that combine text, clip art, drawings, tables, and charts and graphs. In this course, you'll learn how to create, modify, and run a basic PowerPoint presentation. You will create and run a basic PowerPoint presentation. Upon  more...

Windows NT Students will learn the benefits of working with personal computers and of using Windows NT Workstation.Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: examine and identify components of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 screen select items with the mouse and  more...

Adobe Premiere (Mac) Our Premiere course will introduce you to most of the features of the Adobe Premiere program. In this course, you will use both basic and advanced editing tools to edit audio and video clips and to create a complete digital movie. During this course, including computer lab time, students will be provided with the information necessary to complete the following objectives: Create a new  more...

Predictive Analytics for Business Marketing and Web - 2012 in New York City TRAINING WORKSHOPS: March 22-23, 2012 in New York City July 26-27, 2012 in S o Paulo, Brazil Oct 11-12, 2012 in San Francisco A two-day intensive seminar brought to you by Prediction Impact, Inc. For more information go to 98% of attendees Oct-2008 to May-2010 rated the instructor Excellent or Very Good. "At Intuit we're already using data as an asset on the web, but this course  more...

CPR and First Aid - Los Angeles CPR Training Description: This program is intended for community members and people who do not work in the healthcare field but are required or just desire to have knowledge and skills. Intended Audience: Emergency response teams in business, industry, and government, school bus drivers, adult residential care personnel, child care workers, teachers, parents, babysitters and others. Required Student  more...

CPR and First Aid - Orange County CPR Training Description: This program is intended for community members and people who do not work in the healthcare field but are required or just desire to have knowledge and skills. Intended Audience: Emergency response teams in business, industry, and government, school bus drivers, adult residential care personnel, child care workers, teachers, parents, babysitters and others. Required Student  more...

SowellEAC Basic Enterprise Architect Certification Program SowellEAC Basic Enterprise Architecture Certification Program The Principal Faculty Member and founder of this program is P. Kathie Sowell. Ms. Sowell is a well-known thought leader in the discipline of enterprise architecture, and is especially known for her practical, down-to-earth approach to the discipline. Ms. Sowell was the original creator and principal author of the Department of  more...

SowellEAC 3-Day Enterprise Architecture Seminar For organizations who do not wish to invest in our full 10-day, University-sponsored Enterprise Architecture Certification program, SowellEAC offers a 3-day quick-start introduction to the art and science of Enterprise Architecture. As is the case with all of our offerings, this course is taught by Kathie Sowell, a well-known thought leader and pioneer in Enterprise Architecture. Ms. Sowell  more...

SowellEAC 5-Day Enterprise Architecture Workshop In addition to our full, 10-day, University-sponsored Enterprise Architecture Certification program, SowellEAC offers a 5-day Workshop in the art and science of Enterprise Architecture. As is the case with all of our offerings, this course is taught by Kathie Sowell, a well-known thought leader and pioneer in Enterprise Architecture. Ms. Sowell was the principal author of the Department of  more...

Global Sourcing This 1-day Global Sourcing program completely describes the aspects of purchasing internationally. Differences between domestic sourcing will be analyzed. The major steps and risks will be identified and the process to arrive at a reasonable sourcing strategy will be developed. Supplier management techniques will be covered as will the development of the proper organization and competencies to  more...

Incentive Contracting This 2-day Incentive Contracting program provides an orientation to incentive contracting; describes the structure and aspects of incentive type contracts; indicates how to evaluate incentive contract costs and performance elements; specifies the regulatory baseline; and defines the overall process of managing an incentive contract. Topics covered include choosing the right type of contract;  more...

Inventory Management This 2-day Inventory Management program focuses on inventory management strategies. Given the complex nature of supply chain, different methodologies in working with suppliers will be addressed. ABC analysis, consignment inventory, use of independent warehouses, and the use of MRP systems for future requirements will be evaluated. Participants will develop individual plans to reduce inventory in  more...

Purchasing Under Government Contracts This 1-day program will cover the salient differences between commercial and government contracting and the specific procurement requirements of the Federal Government. The CPSR tool used by the Government to assess contractors' purchasing systems will be evaluated. The tie to policies and procedures and the need to adequately document purchasing activities will be specified. Best-in-class  more...

Statements of Work and Specifications (SOW) This 1-day Statements of Work & Specifications program provides participants with the tools to create cogent, complete and well-organized statements of work. The program reviews the functions of the statement of work, its link to performance management, and the benefits realized by a specific and well-crafted document. Guidelines are given for writing a good statement of work and examples provided  more...

Strategic Sourcing Process This 2-day company-wide cross-functional Strategic Sourcing Process program is aimed at providing the framework for supply management activities. The sourcing process, supplier development, supply management, guiding principles, and partnering are four key elements of this program. The participants are provided information on how to manage a sourcing project. The objective will be to explain the  more...

Supplier Assessment This 1-day Supplier Assessment program will help participants understand the key aspects of supplier capability. They will learn how to participate in or lead a supplier audit. Once developed, they will be able to apply the organization's assessment tool, and provide adequate feedback to suppliers on capability and areas for improvement. Topics covered include the value of an effective supplier  more...

Supplier Implementation This 2-day Supplier Implementation program defines the requirements for an effective implementation of a negotiated contract with a specific supplier. During this program, the participant will learn the various steps to follow when transitioning from an existing supplier or suppliers to a new supplier. Implementation at a multitude of company locations will be addressed. Checklists and formats  more...

Supplier Quality This 2-day Supplier Quality program teaches participants how to develop supplier certification programs. It will distinguish among various inspection techniques drawing on Deming and Juran. ISO and Baldrige as well as other best-in-class supplier evaluation and audit programs will be considered. Quality management and its relationship to productivity will be covered. Supplier quality measures and  more...

Supply Management Negotiations This 1-day Supply Management Negotiations program teaches what is negotiable, purchasing ethics and how to participate in and lead negotiations. As a result of attending this program, participants will learn how to manage a step by step negotiation process; establish objectives; manage contracts and suppliers, and develop a comprehensive negotiation plan to reduce costs and improve productivity.  more...

Supply Chain Management In this 2-day program, participants will review their individual supply chains and identify the costs, lead-times, and risks associated with them. Demand management, managing suppliers, the transformation and distribution processes and costs will also be assessed. Action plans will be developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of each supply chain.  more...

Advanced Negotiations This 2-day Advanced Negotiations program will focus on the unique negotiation dynamics present in buyer/seller interactions. We will discuss creative negotiating strategies, taking into consideration current thinking in the field. Sample negotiations in the areas of complex system contracts with advanced terms and conditions will be considered. Topics include using frameworks to set negotiating  more...

Advanced Procurement Law This 1-day Advanced Procurement Law program focuses on legal rights, liabilities and responsibilities. As a result of attending this program, participants will understand the key aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code, and other laws and regulations governing purchases. This course will enable participants to evaluate the standard terms and conditions of contracts and purchase orders; identify the  more...

Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing This 1-day Applying Benchmarking Principles to Purchasing course is highly interactive and applies the process of benchmarking to purchasing. It includes purchasing-oriented case studies and exercises. Topics include the value of benchmarking; what to benchmark; the basic benchmarking process; and the best sources for benchmarking information. This program will trace the process of benchmarking  more...

Commodity Management This 2-day Commodity Management program covers the ABCs of commodity management: its structure, the roles and responsibilities of the function, the key interfaces, and the organizational implications. The need to evaluate new suppliers and technology will be covered. The establishment of long-term contracts will be emphasized and explained. The requirements for supplier reviews will be specified  more...

Commodity Strategy This 1-day Commodity Strategy program covers the process of developing the elements of a cross-company commodity strategy. The focus is to develop a strategy of procuring all the requirements for a specific commodity of products or services across the company. The various elements of the commodity strategy will be covered in detail and formats will be provided to guide the participant through the  more...

Continuous Improvement in Purchasing This 2-day Continuous Improvement in Purchasing program focuses on a 7-Step continuous process improvement model that can be used to improve purchasing processes and supplier relationships. Participants will learn to create process flowcharts and develop implementation plans to improve results. As a result of attending this course participants will be able to assist their company in creating  more...

Cost and Price Analysis This 2-day Cost and Price Analysis program teaches participants the fundamentals of cost analysis techniques so they are better able to effectively evaluate supplier proposals and perform value analysis. We will define the concepts of price analysis, cost analysis, and best value. Examples of effective tools and techniques will be considered in the analysis of direct labor, materials, overhead,  more...

Creating Performance-Based SOWs This 2-day Creating Performance-Based SOWs program teaches participants how to plan for upcoming performance-based contracting, overcome service contract performance problem, draft and complete PBC Statements of Work, facilitate the creation of key PBC SOW measurements, and effectively measure contractor performance under performance based service contracts. Topics include performance based  more...

Creating Value for the Organization This 2-day Creating Value for the Organization program explores various ways to offer value to your organization and describes how to quantify the contribution made by supply management in the short and long term. Supply management professionals must add value to the overall goals of the organization to receive the resources and recognition for their efforts. We will discuss how value can be  more...

Customer Service Skills This 2-day Customer Service Skills program is highly interactive and participants will learn the importance of a customer-focused attitude, building relationships, and using positive language, voice/tone, projection, posture, and gestures. The organization's mission will be covered, and the keys to customer service will be employed. Hands on exercises will be used to demonstrate the appropriate  more...

Cycle Time Improvement This 2-day Cycle Time Improvement program will focus on the methods used to evaluate cycle time; and the impact of the supply chain on cycle time. Participants will learn to assess the quality and performance of cycle time and develop strategies for cycle time improvement. Topics include the elements of cycle time and why cycle time improvement is important to the organization; how to specify the  more...

E-Com Sourcing In this 1-day program, participants will learn the basic concepts of e-business; how to assess different e-business offerings; apply e-business initiatives to improve supply chain management; and learn to develop an e-business strategy. We will discuss how e-business initiatives can achieve both the buyer s and seller s objectives. The benefits in terms of hard and soft cost savings will be  more...

Establishing and Maintaining Relationships In this 1-day program, participants will learn expectations for personal and team relationships; understand methods for diagnosing and evaluating others; be able to assess current relationships and apply a model for improvement; and use methods to pick the right strategy for ongoing relationship-building.  more...

Essentials of Contracts This 2-day program focuses on the value of contracts and provides the supply management professional with an overview of the legal principles and contract management. Participants will learn to accurately document the results of their agreements with suppliers; learn the key aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code and critical terms of the buyer-supplier relationship; understand the various types  more...

Financial Analysis During this 2-day program we will discuss the reasons to accomplish an effective cost and price analysis. Participants will learn how to recognize, evaluate and negotiate elements of suppliers' costs and prices; and, develop skills to evaluate the financial viability and capability of potential or current suppliers. Information will be provided on how to investigate price trends and the impact of  more...

Fundamentals of Overhead In this 1-day program, participants will learn the types of overhead, regulatory requirements for managing overhead, roles and responsibilities, ways to calculate overhead and methodologies for effectively managing overhead. We will cover what overhead is and why it is important; types of indirect rates; selected elements of costs; establishing indirect cost rates; performing an analysis of  more...

Improving Communication in Procurement This 1-day program will focus on improving participants' written and oral communication skills, including effective listening skills. Participants will learn to improve letter and memo writing, as well as the keys to writing effective reports. Resolving communication problems and conflict resolution will be discussed. An assessment tool will be used to provide feedback to participants on their  more...

Intermediate Negotiations During this 1-day program participants will gain a better understanding of the negotiation process and negotiating tactics and styles. Participants will learn to develop basic negotiating skills in one-on-one and team negotiations. Topics covered include the negotiating environment; importance of planning; choosing a negotiation model that works; and establishing agendas and control plans. To  more...

Involving Suppliers in Quality and Cost Objectives In this 1-day program, participants will learn how to involve suppliers in continuously monitoring and evaluating cost performance. Using concepts such as value analysis, best value, make vs. buy, out sourcing, and lead-time reduction, participants will learn how to develop plans to measure, evaluate, and improve cost management on the commodities they purchase. This program will highlight a  more...

Legal Aspects of Purchasing This 1-day program will cover the gamut of legal aspects of purchasing faced by the buying community. The Uniform Commercial Code and the differences between buying products and services will be highlighted. The principles of agency, contracts, authority, warranties, inspection and acceptance, termination, applicable laws, remedies, claims, and offer and acceptance will be covered.  more...

Managing Contracts With The Government The purpose of this 2-day program is to provide information about how companies align resources and manage projects after obtaining a government contract. As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to describe how organizations develop and manage project plans; understand the power of aligning resources to projects; understand the elements of an effective project plan; be  more...

Managing Suppliers This 1-day program provides an understanding of the steps of the entire purchasing cycle. Participants will learn to develop accurate and complete specifications and RFQs; employ the company's purchasing policies and procedures so that more effective purchases are made; select the best suppliers to perform work for and provide services to the company; and more effectively and efficiently manage  more...

Marketing to the Federal Government This 1-day program focuses on how companies organize for marketing and sales; how sales opportunities are evaluated; and the various bidding and proposal strategies. Areas covered include defining the market, product or service; the marketing plan; marketing to the government and developing the marketing plan for a specific government opportunity; keys to effective government marketing; optimizing  more...

Mastering the Supply Management Tools Special tools must be utilized to effectively complete the tasks of supply management, including cost and price analysis, market analysis, supplier financial analysis, and process improvement. This program will focus on providing the skills necessary to perform the work required to ensure that supply management activities are accomplished in a timely and sufficient manner. Upon completion of the  more...

Negotiations This 1-day program will provide the basic approaches to negotiations by buyers and sellers of goods and services. A six-step negotiation process will be described. The value of negotiation planning and preparation will be covered, and participants will plan for both one-on-one and team negotiations. Feedback on negotiating styles and tactics will also be provided.  more...

New Product Purchasing Buying new products is substantially different from buying purchase parts. Participants will be trained in how to support the engineering and manufacturing functions. The program will define the key roles and responsibilities of the New Product buyer and will demonstrate the work of the buyer in light of the new product introduction cycle.  more...

Purchasing Law This 1-day program will teach participants processes and techniques to ensure that their company and its suppliers reach mutually acceptable terms. They will learn to understand the aspects and application of the Uniform Commercial Code to organization purchases; and the legal responsibilities of the organization and its suppliers. The dynamics of contract administration and the legal aspects of  more...

Subcontract Administration This program discusses the essential aspects of subcontract administration and supplier management. Participants will learn to identify risks and work with suppliers to reduce and retire project risks, be able to better manage the change order process, and understand and apply various techniques to track and manage supplier cost, quality, and schedule performance.  more...

Teaming in Acquisition This program will demonstrate the value of the teamwork in acquisition today, citing numerous examples of effective teams in best-in-class companies. The process to develop, maintain, and improve high performance teams will be highlighted. Participants will receive feedback on their tendencies to emphasize team activities and the team process overall. Joint team objectives will be developed and  more...

Train-the-Trainer This 2-day program covers trainer techniques and requirements; provides detailed notes to potential instructors on how to manage a training program; describes the management techniques for instructors to keep programs running smoothly. Topics covered include qualifications and skills for trainers; the 25 common mistakes in training; role of the trainer; teaching adults; preparing for the program;  more...

Value Analysis This 1-day program provides an overview of the opportunities found when using value analysis techniques. These opportunities pertain to both products and services and require cross-functional company involvement and supplier cooperation. The techniques can also be applied to improve supply chain processes and internal processes. Participants will use a proven tool and apply the tool to a case  more...

Warehousing and Materials/Inventory Management During this 3-day program participants will learn how to measure and evaluate warehouse operation performance to improve warehouse efficiency and personnel productivity. Topics include customer service, warehouse operational requirements; inventory management; warehouse transactions; receiving procedures; materials handling and storage; warehouse efficiency and layout; performance measurement;  more...

Working With International Vendors If you want to gain a competitive edge through global sourcing and creating value from global alliances then this is a good course for you. In this 1-Day program, you ll learn how to effectively lead virtual teams, cross-border supply management, and all facets of business partnerships. Specific topics include how to: understand terms unique to international purchases; develop productive and  more...

World-Class Procurement This 2-day program will focus on creating effective cross-functional procurement teams within your organization. Topics covered include benchmarking against most successful companies; leveraging the organization's purchasing power using effective purchasing strategies; improving performance to reduce costs; strategic development; improving supplier relationships; negotiating with suppliers; value  more...

Written Communications in Purchasing This 1-day program will focus on improving written communication skills. The principles behind clear and dynamic writing will be covered. Participants will learn how to organize writing projects; assess the audience for communications; apply various tools for writing projects; and evaluate written materials to improve results. Exercises, together with a self-assessment tool, will be used to  more...

Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform on Employers Benefits strong Health care reform will impact all employers. Don't wait - get the information you need now! /strong Health care reform is one of the most significant pieces of legislation since the creation of the Medicare program in the 1960s. Register now and learn about the latest developments with this legislation including what is currently being enforced. This is an opportunity for  more...

Current Issues in Stormwater Regulation Benefits strong Stormwater regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to stormwater regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest  more...

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability Benefits strong Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through immigration laws? /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on immigration law. Understand the intricacies of hiring temporary foreign workers and complying with work permit conditions. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Benefits strong Are you sure you want to throw that document away? /strong New regulations - the constant threat of audits - the increased use of e-Discovery - in today's changing legal environment, you're asking for trouble if you don't have an effective record retention and destruction policy in place. And even if you do, standards are changing - have your policies changed with them? Attend  more...

Pay Equity Act Benefits strong Employers are responsible for ensuring that pay equity exists in their establishments. /strong As a company changes, positions can be added or positions can change. Failure to stay in compliance with the Pay Equity Act can be costly, both financially and to your company's reputation. Attend this seminar and get the tools you need to assess your compensation program and ensure  more...

Tax Issues Facing Oil and Gas Businesses and Mineral Interest Owners Benefits strong The oil and gas industry in North Dakota continues to expand ... understanding the taxation of this industry is a must for any tax professional. /strong Those who work in the oil and gas industry and related fields face frequent questions regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry. This one-day seminar is designed to provide businesses, individuals and professionals affected  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Benefits strong Are you sure you want to throw that document away? /strong New regulations - the constant threat of audits - the increased use of e-discovery - in today's changing legal environment, you're asking for trouble if you don't have an effective records and information management program in place. And even if you do, standards are changing - have your policies and procedures changed  more...

California Expedited Jury Trials Benefits strong Are you ready to successfully navigate the new expedited jury trial program? /strong Attend this enlightening seminar and get the latest information relating to the expedited jury trial program in California. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about this new streamlined trial option. You'll get a detailed look at how this new  more...

Practical and Legal Issues of Employee Wellness Programs Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in employee wellness programs. /strong With health benefit costs on the rise, many employers are using targeted, coordinated wellness programs as a last line of defense to their burgeoning health insurance budgets. When designing and implementing such programs, most employers don't think about the ADA, HIPAA, EEOC, DOL,  more...

OSHA's Recordkeeping Rules Benefits strong OSHA has been stepping up enforcement ... are you in compliance? /strong Attend this seminar and get up-to-date information on the latest OSHA regulations and other developments. In one day you will learn what to expect from an OSHA inspection and how records should be handled. You will also learn about the education and training requirements that are needed for employees. Listen  more...

Overview of Entity Structures, Allocations and Schedule K-1 Preparations for Pass-Through Entity Structures Benefits strong Avoid costly mistakes in K-1 reporting! /strong The Internal Revenue Service's Schedule K-1 Matching Program has brought increased attention to the importance of properly preparing the Schedule K-1 and then properly interpreting and reporting the information on the taxpayer's tax return. This seminar will look at the tax rules applicable to partnerships, LLCs and S  more...

Resilience At Work Resilience At Work is an experiential training program that enables participants to master the competencies of professional resilience, even during times of tremendous external change. Participants learn to assess their own individual resilience by looking at the components that support or detract from resilience using the SUPPORT model. Working from a platform of resilience,  more...

Executive Presentation Skills This presentation training seminar is designed for the mid to high level professional who is required to make executive presentations as part of his or her professional life. The program is geared to the range of situations where busy executives find they require: - Standup Presentation Skills - Board Room Presentation Skills - Sitting Presentation Skills - PowerPoint Presentation Skills  more...

Negotiating Success Negotiating Success! is a two day training workshop that transforms the way professionals negotiate. The old ways of highly competitive negotiations that produce win-lose results are history. In the long run, win-lose is lose-lose! Negotiating Success! is based on the three pillars of Mutuality, Proactivity and R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Mutuality encourages negotiators on both sides to look for  more...

Building Team Success Building Team Success is a dynamic training program that moves individual participants to powerful self discoveries about how they work within teams. And then entire teams discover how they can work more effectively as a cohesive unit and with other teams. This highly interactive program uses experiential learning to help employees at all levels remove old personal barriers and uncover and develop  more...

The Leadership Edge ...c program that moves participants to powerful self discoveries that dramatically strengthen their capacity to lead in changing times. This highly interactive program uses experiential learning to help leaders at all levels remove old personal barriers and uncover and develop previously hidden strengths. Using the principles of R. E. S. P. E. C. T., leaders will discover how becoming  more...

Creating Customer Loyalty Creating Customer Loyalty is a one day training program that transforms the way professionals see opportunities for customer service. Creating Customer Loyalty is based on the premise that EVERYONE is our customer; and both internal and external customers need to be satisfied. To truly serve, one must first become more intensely self-aware and then heighten onea ™s ability to notice their  more...

Situational Frontline Leadership Situational Frontline Leadership is designed to foster successful frontline managers. It teaches them how to build people. Build trust. Build teamwork. To bridge the gap between what is and what could be for each employee and the company. Situational Frontline Leadership shows frontline managers how to diagnose individual situations and employ core communications skills to partner for performance.  more...

Coaching Skills For Managers Coaching Skills For Managers is a program designed to shift leadership practices from the old command & control model to a more inclusive and participative style. This interactive program delivers powerful tools for leaders and managers at all levels. It helps leaders better access and align their staffs personal experiences, traits and skills. Participants will also discover more about  more...

Using OCIPs and CCIPs Increase your project efficiency and profitability - learn the intricacies of OCIPs and CCIPs. Increasingly, owners and contractors are turning to OCIPs and CCIPs to insure some or all parties to a construction project. Whether you're the sponsor of a program or an enrolled party in someone else's program, this seminar will help you navigate the complexities of contract language, bid credits,  more...

Breaking Down the Short Trial Program Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through the short trial program? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to the short trial program in Nevada. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about judicial ethics. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Historic Preservation: Easements, Tax Incentives and Other Considerations Learn how to navigate through complex historic preservation procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to historic preservation in New York. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about tax incentives. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Coastal Engineering and Land Use Issues Stay up to speed and in compliance - learn the facts about coastal regulations and land use issues. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the Coastal Zone Management Act. Understand the intricacies of regulations related to streams, wetlands and buffers. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the one-stop coordination express permitting program. Avoid problems down  more...

How To Write A Response-Producing Sales Letter 5 Sales Letter Mistakes You Can t Afford to Make - Did you know that the single, most effective piece of advertising ever created is a direct mail sales letter? That s right. No bells. No whistles. No audio or video. Truth be told, the letter didn t even make a terribly good offer. But the copy told a great story that connected with the reader and got them to act. What about your sales letters?  more...

Conflicts of Interest: Identification and Waivers Conflicts of Interest: Identification and Waivers - Conflicts of interest pose enormous risks to lawyers and their firms, including disqualification, disgorgement of fees, loss of clients and even professional discipline. Dealing with conflicts of interest is therefore one of the most important - and complex - components of a law firm s risk management program.  more...

Collaboration in the Classroom: Implementing Effective Co-Teaching Arrangements Implementing Effective Co-Teaching Arrangements - Students with special needs are increasingly being served in general education classes and more and more educators are being asked to co-teach to meet those diverse needs. However, though co-teaching continues to be used as a service delivery option in the inclusive classroom, many educators report that they are unfamiliar with the strategies  more...

A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program - Wellness is a proven strategy for keeping employees healthy and controlling health costs. You will learn practical tips on how to develop a successful wellness program for your employees from one of the most experienced wellness professionals in the country. You will find out how you can develop your program so that employees participate and  more...

What's New for LEED in 2009: The Overhaul of the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Program What's New for LEED in 2009 - This teleconference provides an update on the U.S. Green Building Council s newly refined green building performance rating and certification system. Nearly four years of technical research, reviews of many actual LEED certified projects and advisory activities by hundreds of technical experts have resulted in a major reworking of the well-known LEED green building  more...