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Access 2002 Advanced Access 2002: Advanced Microsoft Lesson 1: Sharing Data Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Access Opening The Northwind Sample Database Exporting Data Viewing Exported Data Exporting Data In HTML Format Opening An HTML File Sharing Reports Emailing A Report The Snapshot Viewer Viewing An Attachment Printing A Report Creating Backward Compatible Databases Renaming A Database  more...

Access 2002 Intermediate Access 2002: Intermediate Microsoft Lesson 1: The Access Interface Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Access Opening The Northwind Database Customizing The Interface Creating A New Folder Other Options Changing The Default Database Folder Specifying Keyboard Behavior Setting Default Field Types & Sizes Creating A New Database Opening A Table Using Find Search Options Using  more...

Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, Six Sigma teams analyze the underlying causes of issues that need to be addressed for the successful completion of their improvement projects. To that end, teams conduct a number of statistical analyses to determine the nature of variables and their  more...

Sustaining Improvements Gains from Six Sigma Projects Sustaining Improvements & Gains from Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma project winds down, there are a number of activities that, if utilized, can determine whether the implemented process improvement will continue to meet intended results, thus contributing to the overall and ongoing success of the organization. This course will explore the importance of  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Customers are at the heart of all Six Sigma initiatives, and this focus on customers is what makes Six Sigma an outstanding organizational performance improvement program. The voice of the customer (VOC) is a Six Sigma strategy used to capture requirements and feedback from the customer and to meet their requirements.  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) A project charter is the most important document used to initiate and manage a Six Sigma project, and it is treated as an informal contract between an organization and the Six Sigma team. The project charter articulates the problem that the Six Sigma team is going to work on, and the project's scope,  more...

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Forming an effective Six Sigma team for driving improvement projects throughout an organization is essential to Six Sigma success. Six Sigma teams are vital to improving an organization's existing quality to enhance bottom-line performance while reducing costs. The methods used to form and develop a Six Sigma team will have  more...

Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Hypothesis testing is a process of assuming an initial claim about the population characteristics and then statistically testing this claim using sample data. Testing hypotheses is a very important activity in Six Sigma projects in the areas of analysis, decision making, and change implementation. In conventional  more...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) A process is a means of creating and delivering products and services needed by customers. According to Takashi Osada, Japanese author and quality pioneer, "if the process is right, the results will take care of themselves." By Six Sigma standards, a "right process" is one that creates and delivers  more...

Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that begins by comparing the current state of a company's products and processes to their desired levels. The goal of the Define phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is to identify improvement opportunities that have the maximum potential for  more...

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma bases its analysis and findings on the facts and figures at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six  more...

Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams "Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing," says Warren Bennis, Ph.D. in his book "On Becoming a Leader." Champions are leaders. Selecting the right Six Sigma projects and the right people, and leading them to achieve business goals, is vital to the leadership of Champions. This course deals with these  more...

Oracle 11i Project Management and Projects Integration Oracle 11i: Project Management and Projects Integration Oracle To recognize the Oracle Enterprise Project Management Solution products, the integration of Oracle Project with other Oracle e-business applications, and how to define an Oracle Applications set of books  more...

Oracle 11i Organization Period and Calendar Definitions in Oracle Projects Oracle 11i: Organization, Period, and Calendar Definitions in Oracle Projects Oracle To recognize how Oracle Projects' multiple organization architecture, periods, and calendars are used for structuring and scheduling, and to implement them in an enterprise  more...

Oracle 11i Resource and Role Management Oracle 11i: Resource and Role Management Oracle To recognize the resources and roles in Oracle Projects, how they are used in project management, and to create and assign them  more...

Oracle 11i Oracle Projects Security Model and Page Layouts Oracle 11i: Oracle Projects Security Model and Page Layouts Oracle To use Oracle Projects to secure function and data access within Projects applications, and use page layouts to manipulate views of project information  more...

Oracle 11i Oracle Projects and Task Definition I Oracle 11i: Oracle Projects and Task Definition I Oracle To define project setup options and project types to manage project structuring, resources, and workflow  more...

Oracle 11i Oracle Projects and Task Definition II Oracle 11i: Oracle Projects and Task Definition II Oracle To recognize how projects are organized, and create and administer them  more...

Oracle 11i Organization Forecasting and Integration Oracle 11i: Organization Forecasting and Integration Oracle To use organization forecasting for project planning and administration, and integrate Oracle Projects with Oracle Sales and Oracle Advanced Product Catalog to manage sales and product lifecycles  more...

Project Management Fundamentals Project Management Fundamentals The evolution of business strategies has increased the importance of management having a thorough understanding of the products they produce. More and more employees are getting promoted from within to become project managers as they fully understand what they are trying to produce and how best to meet the quality and quantity requirements set forth by upper  more...

Project Data Management and Performance Project Data Management and Performance Microsoft Project managers often share Project 2007 data with other applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. When importing and exporting information in this way, the information must first be sorted, filtered, and grouped to customize the information's appearance. Information also needs to be timely actual work performed, actual  more...

Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Microsoft In Microsoft Office Project 2007, people, equipment, and materials are collectively referred to as "resources." A large part of a project manager's responsibilities is managing these resources, whether that be assigning resource work times, leveling resources that are overallocated, and overseeing the budgeting and costs of  more...

Creating and Designing a Project Creating and Designing a Project Microsoft In the corporate world, the project is a fundamental building block. Each project in which a company engages is unique, and fulfills an individual or corporate goal. And each project comprises a series of related tasks that culminate in a project deliverable. Microsoft Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Experts say that up to 90 of a project manager's time is spent communicating, whether it's with external stakeholders, members of the project team, suppliers, or other managers within their organizations. That  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Accurately forecasting the cost of future projects is vital to the success of projects and the survival of any business. Project managers must have the ability to not only identify what work is required at the onset of a  more...

Planning Project Human Resources Planning Project Human Resources PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned When project managers set their sights on delivering creative project solutions on time and within budget, they must select and manage a team of experienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This requires  more...

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

Managing Projects within Organizations Managing Projects within Organizations PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project-based operations have become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As  more...

Project Management Overview Project Management Overview PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Every project is different. Some are small and straight forward. Others are large and complex. Most are somewhere in the middle. Even though every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a  more...

Planning Project Procurement Planning Project Procurement PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Projects routinely require materials, consultants, training, products, and equipment along with many other types of goods and services. Project procurement is the process of purchasing products and services necessary to fulfill the  more...

Project Quality Planning Project Quality Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project managers need to build quality into their projects at the very beginning, during the planning stage. Quality managers have to ensure that quality requirements are met. The Project Quality Management knowledge area takes these  more...

Risk Response Monitor and Control Risk Response, Monitor, and Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Life is filled with uncertainties, and these uncertainties can affect our decisions and outcomes. Whenever decisions are made without prior knowledge or experience there is always a chance of risk. When dealing with projects,  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope Project Requirements and Defining Scope PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Good scope management focuses on making sure that the scope is clearly communicated and well defined and that the project is carefully managed to limit unnecessary changes. Project scope management is concerned with  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure Create Work Breakdown Structure PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Successful projects can only happen with the implementation of planning techniques that define project objectives in sufficient detail. Projects can quickly get out of control if the appropriate actions aren't taken initially. A  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned Tailoring PRINCE2® to a Project Env. (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation By definition, not all projects are the same. One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it is unique. Each project has a different team, a different customer, and a different location. And typically each product is unique in some way as well. Projects  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards PMI As a project manager, you will inevitably be called upon to address ethical dilemmas. The type and complexity of these dilemmas can vary significantly from balancing the competing interests of stakeholders to adhering to conflicting legal, multi-cultural, and multi-national rules, regulations, and requirements. Addressing these issues is much more  more...

Antitrust - Talking with the Competition Antitrust - Talking with the Competition Collaboration is an agreement to engage in some form of economic activity with another party. In modern markets, competitors may decide to collaborate for a number of reasons. These include funding innovation projects, sharing marketing or distribution costs, or implementing best practices in production or services. Collaborating with a competitor can  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Management Communication Business Analysis Requirements Management & Communication IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Projects rarely go according to plan, and any deviations need to be strictly controlled. Requirements management does this through vigilant tracking techniques, and through consistent and planned communications with  more...

Preparing a Business Case Preparing a Business Case Why put time and effort into preparing, writing, and presenting a business case for new projects? Why not just talk to the manager and get his approval for the project? The answers to these questions lie in the fact that organizational budgets for new projects are typically very tight and, as such, your project will be competing against other projects for funding.  more...

Planning Managing Project Human Resources Simulation Planning & Managing Project Human Resources: Simulation PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned You're a project manager for a food and beverage testing company Hoit Laboratories. As a seasoned PM, you're currently managing a number of testing and development projects simultaneously. And each project  more...

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

Introduction to Program Management Introduction to Program Management The relationship between program and project management can be thought of in terms of climbing a ladder. Program management is the subsequent rung after project management. For example, project managers regularly balance many projects with varying deadlines and responsibilities all at the same time. In a similar way, program managers must balance multiple  more...

Getting Started with Illustrator CS3 Getting Started with Illustrator CS3 Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS3 is an industry-standard illustration program for multimedia, online graphics, and print. Whether you are creating multimedia graphics or laying out print publishing, Illustrator will allow you to create professional quality results. This course introduces the Illustrator interface, shows how to customize the workspace and  more...

Measurement Assessment and Metrics Measurement: Assessment and Metrics ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Were you ever in a situation where you started a new project and weren't sure of its effectiveness? Is your new process trending toward success or failure? These are questions that should be on the mind of every manager. An effective manager is  more...

Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma deployments demand major investments of time, effort, and money on behalf of an organization. Organizations need to exercise due diligence to determine if Six Sigma is the appropriate approach to employ, or if a less demanding quality and process improvement approach is better suited to meeting their needs.  more...

Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) The success of Six Sigma deployment in an organization largely depends on the success of individual Six Sigma projects. Organizational stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and employees, have a strong influence on the implementation of Six Sigma projects. In turn, these projects impact the  more...

Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma improvement begins with assessing the current performance of an organization's processes and products, and comparing it with the desired performance. An important part of this assessment is choosing a set of measures that will provide a comprehensive picture of how the company is achieving its  more...

Managing and Deploying Six Sigma Managing and Deploying Six Sigma "The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough just to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs." Vance Havner, author. However, venturing into Six Sigma is not easy. Deploying Six Sigma is where "the tire hits the road." It requires a lot of hard work and planning. As a Six Sigma Champion, you'll need to plan for and deal with critical  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out," says famous motivator and author, Stephen R. Covey. Six Sigma needs both effective leadership and management to deliver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts,  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned Project Organization, Planning & Risk (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation An effective project management methodology requires a foundation of core themes that allow Project Managers, Project Boards and project team members to organize and control the project management process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The  more...

Starting Up Initiating Directing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned Starting Up, Initiating & Directing a Project (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation Every good system is based on a framework or architecture that governs its progression from start-up through pulling together all the sub-systems that work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework  more...

Overview of Project Mgmt PRINCE2 2009-aligned Overview of Project Mgmt. (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation Project-based operations have become a key factor in today's business world. The importance of choosing a well planned and proven method for managing projects is a challenge for organizations across the board. If you think about it, almost every work effort is a project, from  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Testing Deliverables Closing IT Projects IT Project Management Essentials: Testing Deliverables & Closing IT Projects Because it's a significant point in an IT project, the closing phase has its own set of processes and activities. When a project manager carries out those activities and processes, he or she can demonstrate that the project goal has been met and provide the team with a sense of accomplishment. In addition, carrying  more...

Illustrator CS4 Getting Started Illustrator CS4: Getting Started Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS4 has become one of the most recognized names in the world of vector graphic design. This application allows you to intuitively illustrate everything from small business logos to commercial-scale art projects. This course introduces you to Illustrator's basic features including the improved interface, general concepts behind vector  more...

Illustrator CS4 Beyond the Basics Illustrator CS4: Beyond the Basics Adobe Of the many digital illustration applications available on the market, few have robust vector manipulation toolsets equal to that of Illustrator CS4. This course explores ways of transforming and arranging elements in your artwork from rotating and scaling to organizing artwork in layers and arrangement stacks. The course also describes how to use  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS4 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS4 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the  more...

Information Security Program Development Resources Information Security Program Development: Resources ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® As an information security manager, one of your primary responsibilities will be to manage and leverage company and external resources needed to make your projects succeed. This course examines information security infrastructures and architectures and  more...

The Certificate Services Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 The Certificate Services Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Design projects involving the addition or migration of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) can be very challenging for the enterprise administrator and IT support team. A  more...

Existing Infrastructures Branch Deployments in MS Win Server 2008 Existing Infrastructures & Branch Deployments in MS Win Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Many design projects facing an enterprise administrator involve an existing server and network services infrastructure, which need to be evaluated to determine the best options for upgrade or migration. Another common design challenge  more...

The Utilities Industry Overview Version 1 The Utilities Industry Overview: Version 1 The utilities industry is essential to modern living and the modern economy. It provides safe sources of drinking water, proper sewage disposal, and reliable heat sources for homes and businesses. It also provides a reliable source of electrical energy to operate the machinery, equipment, and appliances that are vital to a region's prosperity and  more...

Managing New Managers Managing New Managers People are the most important part of any organization. Developing tomorrow's organizational leaders requires a continuous commitment by managers and HR professionals to prepare new managers to grow into leadership roles. New managers must be properly oriented and trained when moving to their new positions. But training is an ongoing process, and mentoring is one key  more...

Introduction to the Features of Flash CS3 Introduction to the Features of Flash CS3 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS3 is one of the most popular web content development toolsets on the market, providing web professionals with the ability to create interactive experiences, ranging from web sites to instructional media and games. Flash Professional CS3 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI)  more...

Adobe Indesign CS4 Fundamentals Adobe Indesign CS4: Fundamentals Adobe Adobe InDesign has quickly become one of the most popular design applications used for page layout and desktop publishing. InDesign CS4 includes a streamlined interface that matches the look and feel of Adobe's popular imaging programs including Photoshop and Illustrator. This course explores the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign CS4 including the  more...

Adobe Captivate 4 Adobe Captivate 4 Adobe Adobe Captivate 4 is a screen-recording and video capturing application used to create demonstrations, personalized tutorials, simulated environments, and other interactive products. It provides enhanced screen-recording capabilities that allow you to demonstrate procedures while recording mouse movements and text entry, or create fully-functional simulated software  more...

Photoshop CS5 Beyond the Basics Photoshop CS5: Beyond the Basics Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS5 enables you to manipulate digital photos and projects in a variety of ways: from subtly correcting photo flaws to creating dynamic original artwork. This course explores the tools you need to select, correct, adjust, and even create images. Features such Content Aware filling and those used to adjust an image's overall color and  more...

Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager helps to save time and improve sales and marketing to ensure excellent customer service by providing customer and contact management in one central location. It allows you to easily manage all your contacts, customer information, and opportunities in one location making it easier to find  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Sharing Information with OneNote 2007 Microsoft Office 2007: Sharing Information with OneNote 2007 Microsoft With team members working in diverse locations, a central repository in which to store information about customers, projects, and meetings is vital. There's an ever-growing amount of information in a variety of formats and teams must stay in control. Office OneNote 2007 is a note-taking program which enables you to store  more...

Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) In today's business environment, rarely does a company have a single project manager overseeing a single project. Businesses are fast-paced, with multiple project managers in charge of a variety of projects, often across many  more...

Managing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions Managing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Exam 70-448) SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services provides a powerful solution for analyzing extremely large amounts of data in a relational database. This course looks at Analysis Services from a management perspective. It  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Introduction to IT Project Mgmt IT Project Management Essentials: Introduction to IT Project Mgmt. The successful delivery of information technology (IT) projects requires managers to adapt project management processes and tools to account for the specific characteristics of the IT environment. By applying these processes and tools in a way that suits the project type and complexity, managers can significantly improve  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Initiating Planning IT Projects IT Project Management Essentials: Initiating & Planning IT Projects If you want your IT project to complete successfully, you need to get it off to a good start. During the early stages of a project - the initiating and planning phases - a project manager should clarify objectives and requirements and create a project plan that delineates, among other things, what needs to be done, when it  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Executing IT Projects IT Project Management Essentials: Executing IT Projects The execution phase in an IT project is when the work gets going and the plan is transformed into action and results. From the start of this phase, it's important for the project manager to establish regular communications with project stakeholders - management, the development team, sponsors, and others - to keep them informed on how  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Monitoring Controlling IT Projects IT Project Management Essentials: Monitoring & Controlling IT Projects The aim of project monitoring and control is to compare actual progress and performance against the project plan. An IT project manager must analyze any variances from the plan and identify what actions may need to be taken. If project managers don't monitor their projects on a regular basis, they won't know which tasks  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Managing Risks in an IT Project IT Project Management Essentials: Managing Risks in an IT Project IT project managers deal with risks every day, including potential cost overruns, schedule delays, design constraints, hardware defects, and software bugs. Without a plan or process in place to address the possibility of unpredictable and unwanted loss during a project, managers may be dealing with risks reactively, rather  more...

Photoshop CS4 Beyond the Basics Photoshop CS4: Beyond the Basics Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS4 enables you to manipulate digital photos and projects in a variety of ways: from subtly correcting photo flaws to creating dynamic original artwork. This course explores the tools you need to select, correct, adjust, and even create images. Features such as the new Content Aware scaling, and those used to adjust an image's overall  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS5 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS5 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the  more...

Planning Projects with Project Server 2007 Planning Projects with Project Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) Successful projects are the result of successful project plans. By combining the use of Microsoft's Office Project Professional with use of Office Project Server, a project manager has the tools to manage and oversee all aspects of  more...

Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007 Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) Resource capacity management is the ability to plan the right combinations of resources, skills, availability, and costs to get the task done. To do this without overlooking a task or under or over-utilizing a resource is a  more...

Executing Projects with Project Server 2007 Executing Projects with Project Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) Successfully executing a project is like mastering an art form of making things happen as planned. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 can help project managers do that. This course explains how the execution of the project plan  more...

Monitoring Controlling Closing Projects with Project Server 2007 Monitoring, Controlling & Closing Projects with Project Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) As a project gets underway, project managers need to monitor task progress and resource usage to address unexpected events. Performance metrics should be in place to provide snapshots of a project's progress,  more...

Laboratory Audit Essentials Data generated by environmental laboratories are used to make strategic decisions for all types of projects (investigation, remediation, compliance, etc.). It is vitally important that the data are of the highest quality to avoid costly resampling and budget overruns. The goal of this course is to provide information so that an individual can conduct an environmental laboratory audit. A laboratory  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

So You Want to be a Technical Writer! A 6-week course will introduce you to technical writing as a career. This 6-week course will introduce you to technical writing as a career. You`ll gain an understanding of what technical writers do, where they work, the skills they need and the tools they use. You`ll learn about job trends and salaries. And you`ll have the opportunity to interact with technical communicators who will be happy to  more...

Application Programming using Visual Basic 6.0 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Comprehensive 10 week Visual Basic 6.0 workshop. Learn from a PRO! In designing several applications using Visual Basic 6.0, this course will demonstrate the versatility of VB to help facilitate most projects related to Windows development, as well as, to help in personal programming endeavors. In the course, focus will be geared on learning proper development of friendly GUI screens, programming  more...

Legal Research and Writing This course guides students on how to do legal research and writing. After completing this course, the student is expected to have acquired the basic skills necessary for writing legal documents. The course is designed to give the student exposure to writing briefs, pleadings, (including motions, complaints, answers, appeals, etc.) and even some basic legal correspondence. The Student should  more...

Writing User Guides Designed for people who want to focus on writing effective user (how-to) guides. Designed for people who want to enter the technical writing field, this course focuses on writing effective user (how-to) guides and gives an introduction to the job of a user guide writer. Whether writing for the users of a company?s computer system, for cashiers who need to know how to use a scanner, or for owners  more...

Mastering RoboHelp Office 2002 Why pay hundreds of dollars for basic/intermediate RoboHelp training? Learn the basics of WinHelp, WebHelp and HTML Help development--plus real world tricks and tips--with this 200-page tutorial manual. Provides the basics of online Help development along with fast-paced tutorials that will have the novice Help developer creating RoboHelp and RoboHelp HTML systems in no time! Getting Started  more...

Authorware for Educators This course is for educators who want to learn the basics of a multimedia authoring program in a short amount of time. Authorware can be used to create all kinds of interactive multimedia programs such as performance-support applications and educational games. The textbook for this course guides you step by step through the development of several Authorware projects. Each lesson in the textbook  more...

Learn Authorware In 45 Days This course offers you an inexpensive why of learning how to develop multimedia programs using a very powerful authoring program called Authorware. You will need to purchase a textbook, which includes the Authorware program. The textbook guides you step by step through the development of several Authorware projects. The course length of time is based on the free usage of the 45 day trial version  more...

Excel 2002 This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints them with the tools used in Microsoft Excel 2002. As the course becomes more advanced, students will learn how to customize workbooks by changing worksheet attributes, use lists to store and organize data, use functions in financial and logical formulas, and format worksheets using AutoFormat and predefined styles.  more...

Excel 97 Level 1 This course introduces the students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints them with Excel`s tools by using real-life scenarios and projects. Some topics that will be covered include creating, editing, saving, and printing spreadsheets; using menus and dialog boxes; adjusting cells; autofills and autoformats; and modifying worksheet colors.  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Expert In this expert-level course, students will learn about summarizing list data with outlining and subtotals; creating and removing custom filters; implementing techniques for working with shared workbooks; tracking and reviewing changes; and merging and consolidating data from worksheets. They will also learn how to customize the Excel working screen with custom toolbars, menus, and macros. This  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Level 1 This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with Microsoft Excel 2002 tools. Students will become familiar with Excel`s introductory-level new features, such as smart tags and speech recognition, as well as workbooks, cells, worksheets, and formulas. This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with Microsoft Excel  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Comprehensive 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. 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  more...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Level 3 This course is designed to familiarize students with the advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. Students will learn how to apply advanced techniques to PowerPoint presentations, such as importing data from other Microsoft applications, adding video and sound clips, and modifying charts and tables in presentations. This course is designed to familiarize students with the advanced features  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Expert Students will learn advanced formatting skills and how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Other skills taught include formatting one part of a document differently than another and combining Word with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Level 3 In this course, users will learn how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Students will also gain insight into how Word can be combined with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills in creating and managing large  more...

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Microsoft Project 2002 Level 1 This course introduces students to the various tools in Microsoft Project 2002 that allow them to become more efficient project coordinators. This course introduces students to the various tools in Project 2002 that allow them to become more efficient project coordinators. You?ll enter task information, work with task relationships, examine various task types, define working times, assign  more...

Word 2002 This course is designed to to familiarize users with the key introductory, intermediate, and advanced features of Microsoft Word 2002. The course starts out by introducing the users to some of the application's basic capabilities and works up to showing them how to enhance the look of their text-based documents. Finally, the course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills  more...

Word 2002 MOUS This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, they will also discover how to enhance the look and functionality of them. This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they  more...

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Managing Projects Course description -- The Strategies and Tips in this course will take you through the steps of managing a project, from defining the requirements to managing the implementation. You will be given tools and methods for organizing the project activities, focusing on customer needs, and leading the project team to successful completion. There are suggestions for resolving plan and budget conflicts,  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing Career Advancement--Earn Technical Writing Certification from the premier provider of online training in Technical Communication. Certificate in Technical Writing (Basic Level) This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace.  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing for Current Technical Writers A Certificate Program for current tech writers, editors, and designers. Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace. The Certificate in Technical Writing  more...

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Reaching Teenagers This tutorial will give you specific ways you can reach out to teens and provide asset building programs in your library. Reaching Teenagers This tutorial will give you specific ways you can reach out to teens and provide asset building programs in your library. You will be given tools that you can utilize to begin defining or redefining your teen program. At the end of each course section, you  more...

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Adobe RoboHelp Workshop In this course, you study the background of online-help systems since they arose in the 1990s. You explore a range of online-help systems, surveying their varied content, organization, format, and in particular navigation systems. You study a sequence of RoboHelp tutorials to learn the basic tasks that professional help writers must know to do their work. Concurrent with the tutorials, you  more...

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Database Management This course features coverage of the important aspects of the relational PC-based database model including coverage of SQL. A highly useful methodology for designing databases is presented and illustrated through a variety of examples. This course is designed for anyone interested in gaining familiarity with database management. Someone taking this course should have some experience using a  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals Have you struggled with completing your purchasing projects on time? You probably would not have if you used Microsoft Project. By taking the highly personal and interactive online class "Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals," you will not only learn how to use the software, you'll learn how to apply it to your purchasing work. You'll also learn project management principles that will  more...

Project Management Professional- (Self Directed) Project Management Professional is a self-directed course that covers the fundamentals of managing projects with the newcomer in mind. Project management is the discipline of organizing and managing resources in such a way that these resources deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. This course can be completed as quickly as you care  more...

Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level Start earning your TCIC Certificate today! This comprehensive program allows you to work at your own pace, take online quizzes to test what you are learning and to submit assignments for instructor review. You will focus on performing audience analyses, determining the purpose and structure for technical documents, utilizing visual and document design, and managing complex documentation projects.  more...

Visual Studio .NET and ASP.NET Online Training This series introduces students to the ASP.NET platform, and gets students started using ASP.NET features such as server controls, validation controls and composite controls in their Visual Studio .NET projects. This e-learning computer training series includes all of the online training tutorials listed below and is provided in an interactive e-learning format. All courses allow for 1 year  more...

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Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Level 1 Introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with Excel`s tools by using real-life scenarios and projects. Students will learn to manage workbooks, work with cells and cell data, format and print worksheets, create and revise formulas, and create charts from worksheet data. This course is designed to introduce students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints  more...

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Adobe Flash CS4 Professional: New Animation Techniques This series introduces you to the new and enhanced Flash CS4 animation features; Motion Tween, 3D properties, and the new IK animation tool so you can begin using them in your Flash projects. The enhanced Motion Tween will change the way you work in Flash forever. It's much easier to work with and more powerful, plus it includes the new Motion Editor Panel. This series guides you through the new  more...

Certificate in Professional Technical Communication The Certificate in Professional Technical Communication is designed to help new and existing writers work within a range of styles specific to the field of technical writing. A successful completion of the program results in earning a paper-based Certificate of Completion from the prestigious University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Students may apply for tuition financing. Multiple employee and STC  more...

Microsoft Office 2000 - Intermediate Project 2000 To explain and demonstrate how to customize projects and handle multiproject environments using Microsoft Outlook and Project Central  more...

Introduction to Advanced Finance Don't be intimidated by corporate finance and choosing appropriate investment projects. If you are a corporate manager faced with choosing between different investment projects, this course will be helpful. You will review Time Value of Money concepts, and learn how to choose corporate projects using accounting models and cash flow models.  more...

Investment Project Analysis and Selection Don't be intimidated by corporate finance and choosing appropriate investment projects. If you are a corporate manager faced with choosing between different investment projects, this course will be helpful. You will learn how to choose corporate projects based on the different project analysis models and advanced analysis tools.  more...

Conducting the Behavioral-based Interview Interviewing is no longer a process of interrogation. In fact, the previously held view that an interview is an opportunity for an interviewee to "sell" himself is under considerable challenge. What's taking the place of the traditional interview? The behavioral-based interview. The behavioral-based interview differs significantly from traditional interviewing styles because it focuses on the  more...

Rational Application Developer Workbench To recognize the features of Rational Application Developer, set workbench preferences, and work with perspectives, views, and projects  more...

Web Development with Rational Application Developer To use the Rational Application Developer web development tools to design web sites and web projects  more...

Initial Ongoing Processes in a PRINCE2-aligned Project Every good system is based on a framework or architecture that governs its progression - from start-up through pulling together all the sub-systems that work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework consists of eight distinctive processes that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities  more...

Introduction to IT Project Management Do you want to increase your effectiveness as a leader in project management? Are you unsure of the key skills needed for managing an information technology (IT) project? As you proceed through this "Introduction to IT Project Management" course in the "Project Management for IT Professionals" series, you will gain valuable insight into project management with a special focus on managing IT  more...

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

Implementing a Succession Plan Simulation Ulema Inc. is a market research firm providing consulting, market analysis, strategic planning and technology forecasting services. The Ulema Reports Group (URG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ulema Inc., produces single and multi-client studies on fast moving market sectors. The lifecycles for these studies are often as little as 6 months to one year from the start of development, so in order  more...

Initiating a Succession Plan Simulation Ulema, Inc. is a market research firm providing consulting, market analysis, strategic planning and technology forecasting services. The Ulema Reports Group (URG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ulema, Inc., produces single and multi-client studies on fast-moving market sectors. The lifecycles for these studies are often as little as 6 months to one year from the start of development, so in order  more...

Lean Value Finding methods to capture customer-driven value is not a new activity. You've probably analyzed processes, conducting customer surveys, and used audits to determine what customers want. Yet, according to lean thinkers these techniques don't go far enough. They still departmentalize the value concept. Lean experts propose a more holistic view of value that stretches beyond organizational  more...

Strategic Decision Making The field of IT management continues to evolve as new methodologies and technologies are made available and adopted by the marketplace at large. Deciding what kinds of work your firm should outsource, whether to lease or buy, and the kinds of projects best kept in-house are matters of crucial concern to any IT manager. At the same time, an array of resource planning and management tools--CRM, ERP,  more...

IT Challenges Present and Future With every improvement in information technology comes new challenge. Whether trying to upgrade systems, enhance e-commerce opportunities, or simply make projects more successful, your job as IT manager is to avoid the pitfalls inherent in each task. Meanwhile, new and demanding responsibilities are on the horizon for governance, cybersecurity, and incident response, fields that are still under  more...

The Life Cycle of an IT Project Did you know that your information technology (IT) project becomes more vulnerable as it goes through the various stages of development? That's because during each stage of development the project becomes more complex, increasing the chances of something going wrong. Incorporating a structured framework for developing IT projects, also known as a life cycle, enables your corporation to implement  more...

Managing the Execution and Control of IT Projects Did you know that the average IT project has cost overruns of nearly 200 percent, and that almost 30 percent of all IT projects fail? Why do you think IT projects are so vulnerable to cost overruns and failure? How can you ensure that your project does not end up as one of these statistics? You can avoid being a statistic by managing project scope, cost, and scheduling. As you go through this  more...

Managing Efficiencies of IT Projects Are you delivering quality application systems? Do you know how you can ensure that your projects deliver value to your organization? The key to delivering value is "process." Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of following the same process for each project. In this course, you will learn how to converge methodologies with other project management techniques and process  more...

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

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

Managing Multiple IT Projects As a project manager for IT projects, do you find you are managing more than one project at a time? Multi-project environments are becoming increasingly common. This course will focus on the new skills and techniques that will prepare you and your team for multiple project work. In addition, it will teach you management techniques for the multi-project IT workplace.  more...

Cost Management and IT Project Trade-offs Have any of your IT projects lost money because of inaccurate budgeting or client changes to project scope? This course will help you eliminate budgeting problems by providing you with techniques to manage project costs. It will also provide you with a new approach to manage client changes to reduce negative impacts on project plan and scope changes.  more...

Project Planning Controlling a PRINCE2-aligned Project An effective project management methodology requires a foundation of core components that allow project managers, project boards, and project team members to organise and control the project management process. These components are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes eight components: Business Case, Organisation, Plans,  more...

Flash MX Techniques Virtual Training Company's Flash MX Techniques tutorial is a great way for those with a working knowledge of the software to acquire more advanced skills. Rick Martin will guide you step by step through 10 complete projects, each covering a wide range of techniques to help you become more proficient with Flash MX. These include reproducing a fading text effect and creating a sliding menu. Work  more...

Illustrator 10 Techniques Virtual Training Company's Illustrator 10 Techniques is a tutorial aimed at those who want to expand their working knowledge of the application, and for those who have viewed VTC's Illustrator 10 tutorial (ISBN#1930519583). Rick Martin takes you through 10 individual projects, with each one concentrating on a different design technique available in Illustrator. He will take you step by step  more...

Planning and Implementing SAP Projects To implement SAP projects using the ASAP methodology and the SAP implementation guide  more...

Overview of Project Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project Project-based operations have become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organisational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects.  more...

Participating Effectively in a Business Meeting A meeting is a gathering of people to present or exchange information, plan joint activities, make decisions, or carry out actions already agreed upon. Almost every group activity or project requires a meeting, or meetings, of some sort. Knowing how to hold efficient and effective meetings can help make projects successful. In a good meeting, participants' ideas are heard, decisions are made  more...

Internal Consulting Skills What skills do you need to be a successful internal consultant? What skills do you have already, and which should you develop further? This course gives you the opportunity to review your existing abilities and ways of improving your current performance. Internal consulting is not only about your specialist or technical knowledge. It's about your ability to communicate. If you fail to get your  more...

Evaluating Internal Assignments So, is it success or failure? It's crucial that you take time to review your project and confirm outcomes on completion. What has been achieved, and what didn't go as planned?And how have you performed personally? Of course, success depends on your ability as an internal consultant to continually develop in the role, increase your skills, and make overall improvements in your performance. This  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 1 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 1 introduces the common features of different Oracle products in the Oracle Enterprise Project Management Solutions suite. The course will also cover the integration of different Oracle Applications with Oracle Projects. Additionally, the course will provide information on setting up set of books and defining organizations for Oracle Projects.  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 5 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 5 introduces the learner to the processes involved in setting up project templates and tasks in Oracle Projects. The course also introduces the concept of extending project functionality and project lifecycles. Learn To: Identify features of a project template. Identify the steps to define a project template. Identify the uses  more...

Macromedia Captivate 1 0 Movies Quizzes MenuBuilder This course provides information on the advanced features of Captivate, particularly with reference to e-learning content and MenuBuilder projects. Learn To: Identify custom recording options. Identify preferences you can set for a movie. Identify options for resizing a movie. Identify the options for editing audio timing. Identify the steps for exporting and importing  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Measure Analysis Phases of DMAIC The Measure and Analysis phase in the DMAIC model of Six Sigma implementation helps practitioners set standards for performance and quality. Subsequently, these metrics are studied to understand the issues and the causes that deter conformity to the specified standard. This in turn facilitates both preventive and corrective action. Learn To: Understand the role of data in the  more...

SAP R 3 Supply Chain Management Course Overview The course Supply Chain Management is intended to give company executives and interested experts in various industries an overview of the content, goals, possibilities and challenges of Supply Chain Management. As most chores within the supply chain today cannot do without the use of computer software, the course shows concrete examples using SAP within different industry  more...

Business Intelligence Course Overview This course builds on a series of closely related concepts. It provides you with an introduction to the basic and more advanced concepts of business intelligence and discusses the architectures of possible solutions. The content of the course is divided into two main sections. The first section takes a closer look at general principles and explains why business intelligence is  more...

Oracle Form Builder Managing Module Types Course Overview This course is the fourth in a six-part Oracle Form Builder series that is based on Oracle Developer/2000 Release 2. This course will introduce participants to Project Builder and teach them how to create and manage a menu module. In addition, users will learn how to customize and implement menu security. L earn To: Identify the benefits and terminology of Project  more...

Oracle Form Builder R6 Project Builder and Menu Modules Course Overview This course is the fourth in a six-part Oracle Developer series based on Oracle Developer Release 6. This course describes the features and benefits of Oracle Project Builder, how to create and deliver projects, and how to create new file types. In addition, the course describes how to create and manipulate menu modules, and how to manage menu modules. L earn To:  more...

Site Server 3 0 Implementation - Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in a three part series that will help students prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional exam 70-056, Implementing and Supporting Web Sites Using Microsoft Site Server 3.0. At the completion of this course, students will learn to install and configure Microsoft Site Server 3.0; identify the procedures involved in publishing content; and understand  more...

Paint Shop Photo Album 5 This course will provide users with an overview of the features of Paint Shop Photo Album and how to import photos from a camera, card reader, and scanner. In addition, this course will also cover methods to organize, protect, fix, and enhance photos. Finally, the course will cover how to create a project using photos and methods to share your photos. Learn To: Identify elements of  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 3 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 3 introduces the learner to the processes involved in defining resources and roles in Oracle Projects. Additionally, the course covers features of setting the project and organization security. Learn To: Identify features of components used to define resources in Oracle Projects. Identify the steps to define jobs. Identify the  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 4 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 4 introduces the learner to project setup fundamentals and project classes and types. Learn To: Identify the features of an Oracle Projects structure. Identify the steps to define a project status. Identify the steps to define a project classification. Identify uses of project classes and project types. Identify the  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundametnals Part 6 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 6 introduces the learner to the basics, features, and uses of organization forecasting, utilization, Oracle sales integration, and advanced product catalog integration. Learn To: Identify features of organization forecasting. Identify activities that are prerequisites for organization forecast processing. Identify features of  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 2 Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals: Part 2 introduces the learner to methods used to define periods and calendars in Oracle Projects. The course covers different implementation options for Oracle Projects. Additionally, this course teaches the learner to define page layouts and user-defined attributes. Learn To: Identify uses of different types of periods. Identify steps  more...

Project 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview As the first in a two-part series, this course will provide learners with a foundation for using Project 2000. Learners will be given a thorough overview of the features of Project. Learners also will be taught how to create, communicate and track a Project plan. L earn To: Identify the uses of the new features in MS Project 2000. Create a project file. Create and  more...

Project 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This second course in the two-part series will add to the skills and knowledge gained in the first course. In this course, students will gain proficiency with Project Central, be able to customize a Project plan and use advanced functions. L earn To: Perform advanced functions to manage a project. Manage multiple projects, tasks, and resources. Create and applying a  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Selling Project Mgmt to the Organization This course in the Advanced Project Leadership series focuses selling project management to senior executives. This course explores the problems faced when implementing project management, the value of project management, while identifying the barriers faced when selling project management to senior executives. This course will also discuss the process for implementing project management as  more...

Self Development Motivating Yourself to Perform In Self-Development: Motivating Yourself to Perform, managers and employees learn how to apply strategies that enable them to overcome procrastination. They also learn how to apply self-discipline and practice self-leadership concepts in order to foster motivation and perform at a high level. Learn To Use strategies to overcome procrastination.  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Bringing Home the Value Advanced Project Leadership: Bringing Home the Value teaches project managers to consider both the monetary and non-monetary value of a project, first of all by understanding how a project supports strategy. Project Managers will learn how to calculate Earned Value, Return on Investment and Net Present Value. They will also learn how to interpret the results to make decisions about the value of a  more...

Six Sigma Series The Six Sigma Series includes the following courses: Six Sigma: Six Sigma Essentials Six Sigma: Deploying Six Sigma Six Sigma: Managing Six Sigma Projects To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Navigating Corporate Structures Advanced Project Leadership: Navigating Corporate Structures teaches the project managers how to understand the corporate environment, in particular as it relates to high-profile projects. First, you will learn how to identify different types of stakeholders, and how they may influence the project. You will learn how to deal with stakeholders ?Hidden Agendas?. You will also learn about project  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Organization Strategy Business Needs Advanced Project Leadership: Organization, Strategy and Business Needs teaches project managers how to be successful managing high profile projects in large corporations by learning how to navigate different organization types, and what role project management plays in the different organization types. You will acquire the skills necessary to determine company strategy and the process to use that  more...

Managing IT Projects Series The Managing IT Projects Series includes the following courses: Managing IT Projects: Project Fundamentals and Initiation Managing IT Projects: Project Planning and Execution Managing IT Projects: Project Control and Closure To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Advanced Project Management Series The Advanced Project Management Series includes the following courses: Advanced Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships Advanced Project Management: Project Estimating Techniques Advanced Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management Advanced Project  more...

Project 2002 Fundamentals The Microsoft Project 2002 Fundamentals introduces students to the fundamentals of Project 2002. The course covers how to create, schedule, and manage projects using Project 2002. It covers how to create and schedule tasks, how to create and use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), how to create and assign resources, and how to create and use calendars. The course also deals with filtering, grouping,  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Curriculum The Microsoft Visual Basic.NET-Web Based Development Curriculum introduces Microsoft Visual Studio.NET and ASP.NET Web application projects. The student will learn about error handling and code debugging, user input validation, ADO.NET database connections and data access. The student is also taught the creation and use of XML Web services and the configuration and deployment of Web applications  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Curriculum The Microsoft Visual Basic.NET-Web Based Development Curriculum introduces Microsoft Visual Studio.NET and ASP.NET Web application projects. The student will learn about error handling and code debugging, user input validation, ADO.NET database connections and data access. The student is also taught the creation and use of XML Web services and the configuration and deployment of Web applications  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 1 This course introduces Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, and ASP.NET Web application projects. The learner is given an overview of the .NET language features, and Visual Basic .NET components. Also, the learner is guided through the use of Web forms and controls. Learn To: o To identify features of .NET Framework components. o To identify benefits of the .NET Framework. o To match features of  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 1 This course introduces Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, and ASP.NET Web application projects. The learner is given an overview of the .NET language features, and Visual Basic .NET components. Also, the learner is guided through the use of Web forms and controls. Learn To: o To identify features of .NET Framework components. o To identify benefits of the .NET Framework. o To match features of  more...

Works 2003 Introduction The Works 2003 - Introduction course gives an overview of some of the features of Works 2003. It begins by introducing the new interface and then demonstrates how Works 2003 excels as a central location for many types of projects and tasks. Learn To Identify features of the Home page. Identify features of the Tasks page.  more...

Understanding Wireless Sol Part 1 Wireless Fund WPANs The first course in the Understanding Wireless Solutions curriculum begins by introducing the learner to the fundamental concepts of radio: history or radio, basics of electromagnetism and signals, the organization of channels and radio frequencies, and radio standards and regulatory bodies. The course then focuses on the first of the three radio network types (WPAN, WWLANs, and WWANs) - WPANs -  more...

Understandng Wireless Sol Part 2 IEEE 802 11 Standards WLANs The second course in this curriculum goes into detail on the IEEE WLAN Working Groups, looking at each of the 802.11 Standards in detail. It then looks at the basic components of WLAN networks. The second half of the course covers the structure and parts of WLAN topologies and structures and finishes with comprehensive guidelines on designing a WLAN. Learn To To  more...

Understanding Wireless Sol Part 3 WWANs Wireless Security The third course in the curriculum focuses on the third of the three wireless networks - WWANS. It firstly covers the types of WWAN solutions available and guidelines on making a selection. It then covers the history of this technology in detail, looking at First Generation through to Third Generation Wireless. It also looks at technologies that are evolving in this area and covers the principal  more...

Budgeting Capital Budgeting Budgeting: Capital Budgeting gives the student an overview of capital budgeting basics, methods for discounting cash flows, and how discount rates are determined. This program includes a process for assembling a capital budget and one for justifying a capital budget. Additionally, the program outlines how capital budgets are evaluated and approved. Learn To  more...

Communicating w Difficult People Handling Difficult Co-Workers Communicating with Difficult People: Handling Difficult Co-Workers offers the student information on how to define difficult co-workers, cope with their difficult behavior, and resolve conflict caused by the negative behavior. The program describes the proper methods to address each difficult personality type, the appropriate techniques to use to cope with and manage difficult behavior, and the  more...

Leadership Development Goal Setting In Leadership Development: Goal Setting, you will develop an understanding of how to set specific and measurable goals. Using your goal setting skills, you will have the opportunity to help employees manage goal achievement, set goals to meet deadlines, and identify strategic goals for the future. Learn To Successfully define a target to be reached.  more...

Six Sigma Deploying Six Sigma In Deploying Six Sigma you will learn the fundamentals of beginning a Six Sigma project. It begins by giving assistance in prioritizing projects and selecting key people before then helping the learner to define, measure, analyze, improve and control the selected process. It also looks at process capability studies and how they should be directed. Learn To  more...

Six Sigma Managing Six Sigma Projects In Managing Six Sigma Projects you will learn This course teaches about management and team support structures for Six Sigma projects as well as some of the more advanced tools required by those engaged in the quality initiative. Finally, it offers help on implementing Six Sigma and on some leadership strategies for project champions. Learn To Identify effective  more...

Business Problem Solving Problem Solving Teams In ''Business Problem Solving: Problem Solving Teams,'' you will learn about the responsibilities of a problem-solving team leader and how to manage a problem-solving team meeting. Additionally, the program provides you with processes and guidelines for motivating and communicating with team members. By learning the material in this unit, you will know your responsibilities as a team leader, be  more...

Change Management Managing Change Change Management: Managing Change will help you develop the skills to proactively address change and meet the challenges of transition in the workplace. You will practice your skills as you work with various employees to overcome the problems encountered when making changes in your organization. Learn To Identify the different levels of change.  more...

Project Management Essentials Planning a Project Project Management Essentials: Planning a Project offers the student an overview of the information required to identify project participants, goals, objectives, activities, and constraints. The program details project activities, activity dependencies, and activity analysis. Learn To Identify a benefit of project planning. Identify  more...

Project Management Project Scheduling Budgeting Project Management Essentials: Project Scheduling and Budgeting offers the student an overview of the information required to develop a project schedule and budget. The program details types of network diagrams, Gantt charts, CPM scheduling, and activity duration compression. In addition, the program details actions for optimizing project activities and factors that influence cost estimating.  more...

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

Project Management Project Management Framework In Project Management - Project Management Framework, you will learn the importance of projects within an organization, why all projects should be tied to an organization's strategic plan, and the five major activities involved in managing a project. You will also learn the differences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a product life cycle. Finally, you will  more...

Project Management Project Risk Management In Project Management - Project Risk Management, you will learn how to define, identify, and plan for risks that inevitably occur in projects. You will also learn two methods for analyzing project risk, qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. Finally, you will learn constructive ways to respond to, monitor, and control risks to effectively manage the threats and opportunities that affect  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships Advanced Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships teaches learners how to classify stakeholders as primary, strategic, and operational sponsors and how to determine stakeholders a a needs and expectations. It covers how to create a formal communication plan, how to resolve conflict with stakeholders, and what steps are commonly used to control change. Finally, it  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Estimating Techniques Advanced Project Management: Project Estimating Techniques teaches learners how time-box and analogous estimates are used, how to use life-cycle projections, and how the Modified Delphi method is used. It also teaches how to calculate PERT estimates and how function point analysis and forecasting are used. In addition, it covers how to avoid common estimating mistakes and how orders of magnitude  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Managing Accelerated Projects Advanced Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects teaches learners the limitations of project management scheduling packages, schedule compression techniques, and the risks of using the different techniques. It also covers how ERP benefits project management, how to calculate the percent efficiency of resources, and what elements project managers should consider when planning for  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Setting Up a Project Office In Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office, you will learn terms associated with a a a project office a a a a and the different functions a project office can fulfill. You will also learn how an organization can determine the need for, plan, and implement a project office. Learn To Match the terms project, program, and portfolio  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Portfolio Management In Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management, you will learn the functions of portfolio management, the types of portfolios, and how to select and prioritize projects. You will also learn ways to maintain a balanced portfolio and track and allocate resources. Learn To Select the points to consider when assessing a project a a s a a a fit a a  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Management Maturity In Advanced Project Management: Project Management Maturity, you will learn how projects are typically managed and what processes and tools usually exist at each of the five maturity level. You will also learn how to assess a department or organization a a s maturity level, obstacles that prevent attaining high maturity levels, and how executives can promote project management. Learn To  more...

Project Leadership Leading the Project Team Project Leadership: Leading the Project Team covers how to lead a project team in a way that ensures project success. The program details desirable project manager characteristics, skills, and styles, as well as how project managers can motivate project teams. In addition, the program covers how to manage project risk, guarantee on-time project completion, and prioritize projects. Learn To  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Planning Execution In a Project Planning and Execution,'' you will learn about project activity definition, time management, project critical path, and cost management. Planning is critical to the success of a project. Project managers must develop and maintain plans for both human and resource management, as well as for communication, risk, and procurement. With proper planning in place, the project can be  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Control Closure In a Project Control and Closure,'' you will learn about project scope, performance, and completion. Performance reporting, archiving a project, managing quality and risk, and risk analysis are all covered in this course. Learn To Identify the difference between quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. Identify  more...

Project Teams Participating on a Project Team Project Team Management: Participating on a Project Team offers the student information required to understand types of projects and project teams. The program covers guidelines for resolving conflict within a project team and for helping team members reach consensus. It also offers information on the personal responsibilities and communication skills needed to participate on a project team.  more...

Project 2002 Curriculum This curriculum is designed to give learners a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Project 2002. The curriculum covers fundamental topics such as how to create, schedule and manage projects and how to create tasks and calendars. The curriculum also covers more advanced topics including advanced table, review and report features, interface customization, macro automation and data exchange.  more...

E-Business Technology Fundamentals Curriculum This curriculum teaches the fundamentals of Web-based application architectures, as well as some key concepts in client and server-side technologies. It gives an introduction to e-commerce as a type of e-business and then guides the learner through Java 2, Java technologies and tools, and J2EE. This curriculum consists of three Skill Builder courses: E-business Technology Fundamentals: Part 1  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 1 Architecture Building Blocks Beginning with a general overview and an introduction to e-business, this course goes on to teach the fundamentals of Web-based application architectures, as well as some key concepts in client and server-side technologies. Making the transformation from a traditional business to an e-business becomes the focus as this course progresses. Learners will encounter lessons on building blocks required  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 2 e-Business Apps Technologies This course begins with an introduction to e-commerce as a type of e-business. The learner is guided through e-business solutions and enterprise application integration. This course also covers e-business technologies, XML, and object technology. Learn To To identify key components of e-business strategies. To identify electronic  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 3 Java Security Web Services Framework This course begins by guiding the learner through Java 2, Java technologies and tools, and J2EE. Then, pervasive computing is covered. The learner is introduced to security threats and the measures used to counteract them. Web services are discussed and a case study is presented. An overview of IBM WebSphere and Framework products is included. Learn To To identify  more...

Understanding Wireless Solutions Curriculum This curriculum introduces the learner to the fundamental concepts of radio, goes into detail on the IEEE WLAN Working Groups and focuses on WWANs. This curriculum consists of three Skill Builder courses: Understanding Wireless Solutions: Part 1 (Wireless Fundamentals and WPANs) Understanding Wireless Solutions: Part 2 (IEEE 802.11 Standards and WLANs) Understanding Wireless Solutions:  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Fundamentals Initiation In a Project Fundamentals and Initiation '' you will learn about the fundamentals of project management as it applies to information technology. This course also covers such areas as the life cycle of projects, typical project processes, project initiation, and scope management. Learn To Identify the features of projects. Identify  more...

MS Project Server 2003 Introduction Part 1 This course is the first part of a two-part series. This course will focus on introduction to Project Server 2003. It will also explain the software components of Project Server 2003, its architecture, and the configuration planning process. Learn To: Identify features of Microsoft Office Project Server 2003. Match the software components of Microsoft Office Project Server 2003  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Series The Advanced Six Sigma Series includes the following courses: Advanced Six Sigma: Leading Six Sigma Development Advanced Six Sigma: Your Role as a Green Belt Advanced Six Sigma: Preparing for Black Belt Projects To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Leading Six Sigma Deployment In Advanced Six Sigma - Leading Six Sigma Deployment, you will learn specific information and practices that are needed to deploy Six Sigma and incorporate it into an organization a a s culture. You will also learn what it takes to prepare to drive Six Sigma effectively and address many organizational questions and concerns, as well as develop a deployment plan, select appropriate metrics, and  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Your Role as a Green Belt In Advanced Six Sigma: Your Role as a Green Belt, you will learn how the role of a Green Belt fits into the context of a Six Sigma initiative, including the specific relationships you will maintain with persons in other key Six Sigma roles. You will also learn what overall expectations your organization will have of you as a Green Belt, both as a Green Belt leading your own team or supporting a  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Preparing for Black Belt Projects In Advanced Six Sigma: Preparing for Black Belt Projects, you will focus on the responsibilities that Black Belts must fulfill concerning Six Sigma projects. You will learn the variety of tools a Black Belt should be able to use, as well as the Six Sigma processes you will need to utilize when leading Six Sigma projects. Learn To: Understand the role of the Black Belt. Understand  more...

Six Sigma--Measurement System Re-analysis Have you ever tried to change your life with a diet or exercise program, only to backslide and lose all the positive changes you made? It's easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal--improved health and fitness--after reaching your goal weight and fitness level. Maintaining positive changes takes just as much effort and vigilance as making the changes initially. Likewise for businesses--the benefits  more...

Scoping the Six Sigma Project Six Sigma?? Black Belts are called upon to solve problems that have no known solutions. This is a risky endeavor. Yet Six Sigma deployment has a track record of success. One of the keys to its success is proper project scoping. No one wants to try to do it all with a single opportunity. Six Sigma projects need to be selected mindfully and scoped appropriately. Yet, without known solutions,  more...

Introduction to Requirements Planning Business analysts must plan and closely manage requirements for projects in accordance with existing standards in their organizations. They must identify key roles and stakeholders, decide on a work division strategy, identify requirements activities and requirements risk, and manage project scope. This course will examine the requirements planning and management knowledge area of business  more...

Requirements Planning and Management Business analysts must plan and closely manage requirements for a project in accordance with existing standards in an organization. First, they must identify key roles and stakeholders and decide on a work division strategy. Then, they are ready to handle a key aspect of the business analyst role - that of working with requirements, which is the focus of this course. Working with requirements  more...

Advanced Project Management - Managing Accelerated Projects Advanced Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects teaches learners the limitations of project management scheduling packages, schedule compression techniques, and the risks of using the different techniques. It also covers how ERP benefits project management, how to calculate the percent efficiency of resources, and what elements project managers should consider when planning for  more...

Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management In Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management, you will learn the functions of portfolio management, the types of portfolios, and how to select and prioritize projects. You will also learn ways to maintain a balanced portfolio and track and allocate resources.  more...

Advanced Project Management - Project Management Maturity In Advanced Project Management: Project Management Maturity, you will learn how projects are typically managed and what processes and tools usually exist at each of the five maturity levels. You will also learn how to assess a department or organization's maturity level, obstacles that prevent attaining high maturity levels, and how executives can promote project management.  more...

Project Leadership - Leading the Project Team Project Leadership: Leading the Project Team covers how to lead a project team in a way that ensures project success. The program details desirable project manager characteristics, skills, and styles, as well as how project managers can motivate project teams. In addition, the program covers how to manage project risk, guarantee on-time project completion, and prioritize projects.  more...

Advanced Project Leadership - Organization Strategy and Business Needs Advanced Project Leadership: Organization, Strategy and Business Needs teaches project managers how to be successful managing high profile projects in large corporations by learning how to navigate different organization types, and what role project management plays in the different organization types. You will acquire the skills necessary to determine company strategy and the process to use that  more...

Advanced Project Leadership - Navigating Corporate Structures Advanced Project Leadership: Navigating Corporate Structures teaches the project managers how to understand the corporate environment, in particular as it relates to high-profile projects. First, you will learn how to identify different types of stakeholders, and how they may influence the project. You will learn how to deal with stakeholders Hidden Agendas. You will also learn about project  more...

Advanced Project Leadership - Bringing Home the Value Advanced Project Leadership: Bringing Home the Value teaches project managers to consider both the monetary and non-monetary value of a project, first of all by understanding how a project supports strategy. Project Managers will learn how to calculate Earned Value, Return on Investment and Net Present Value. They will also learn how to interpret the results to make decisions about the value of a  more...

Project Teams - Participating on a Project Team Project Team Management: Participating in a Project Team offers the student information required to understand types of projects and project teams. The program covers guidelines for resolving conflict within a project team and for helping team members reach consensus. It also offers information on the personal responsibilities and communication skills needed to participate on a project team.  more...

Program Planning The planning phase in PMI's?? PMBOK?? is considered one of the most important phases; without a properly defined plan your projects have a much greater chance of not succeeding. This assumption can also be made for program management; however, with program management, an entire program can fail, which could include several projects. The cost and loss of benefits that are associated with a failed  more...

Introduction to Portfolio Management Portfolio managers have a great deal of responsibility within an organization; not only do they have to be mindful of individuals responsible for managing portfolio components, but they also have to be mindful of executive management, which sets the strategy. All the project managers within the portfolio might think that their projects are the most important. But it's the portfolio manager who  more...

Portfolio Management Processes and the Organization As a process, portfolio management is a tool that involves executive management in assessing and meeting the needs and expectations of the organization. Whether working with programs or projects, effective portfolio management will give you the tools necessary to make the right organizational decisions. Portfolio management is not conducted in a vacuum; oftentimes the roles and processes will  more...

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

Green Building Commercial Certification Program The Green Building Commercial Certification program serves to re-enforce the ideas behind high performance buildings maximizing operational energy savings; improving comfort, health, and safety of occupants and visitors; and limiting detrimental effects on the environment. This certification program provides instruction in the new methodologies that form the underpinnings of high performance  more...

OSHA Concrete and Masonry Safety - en Espanol The online, self-paced OSHA Concrete and Masonry safety course is designed for the Hispanic construction workers who want to learn about precautions and dangers that come from concrete and masonry projects. Topics include general requirements, cast-in-place concrete, and masonry construction. This course covers the topics included in the OSHA Construction Standards, 29 CFR 1926. 700, Subpart Q.  more...

Concrete and Masonry Safety Cost: $20. 00 Time Duration: 1 Hour The Concrete and Masonry Safety is a self-paced, online training course designed for construction workers who want to learn about common hazards found on concrete and masonry projects. Students will learn common-sense hazard assessment and precautions to use in order to avoid injury. Topics include general requirements, cast-in-place concrete, and masonry  more...

Change Management Properly managing these changes is vital for achieving a successful transformation from how things are to how things should be. Change management plays an important role in any organisation since the task of managing change is not an easy one. When we say managing change we mean to say that making changes in a planned and systemic fashion. With reference to the IT projects we can say the change in  more...

Effective Project Management Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities to meet the requirements of the particular project.  more...

SAP CON101 - Introduction to SAP Configuration This course provides an introduction to SAP Configuration and Implementation Guide. This course is essential to SAP consultants, Project Managers and Business Analysts. Course Goal: - Introduction to the Implementation Guide - Setting up new SAP implementation projects - Working with the IMG - Project Analysis reporting Release: ECC 6. 0 (newest release) Audience: - SAP  more...

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SowellEAC Online Enterprise Architect Certification Program Goal: The goal is to give a mixed group of students, with varying levels of awareness and experience in Enterprise Architecture, an appreciation of the art and science of Enterprise Architecture and to increase their ability to contribute to an Enterprise Architecture team. Approach: The approach taken in this program is to be as practical as possible. Some theory and philosophy are  more...