Online Career eLearning - Training Resources

Typing Pal--The Best Online Typing Course Quick and easy way to learn keyboard typing! Typing Pal is an indispensable tool for improving your productivity on a computer keyboard! It offers a fully customized learning scenario that suits beginners as well as those with more keyboard experience. For those who want to keep track of their progress, Typing Pal offers to evaluate user-performance with simple and detailed statistics. The  more...

Team Management - Enabling Teams ...ed in the computer industry since 1985, when he began his career as a computer science major working for WordPerfect Corporation. His interests later turned from software development to business and marketing within the computer industry. James was a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen's terms. He presents complex concepts in  more...

Team Management - Leading Teams ...ed in the computer industry since 1985, when he began his career as a computer science major working for WordPerfect Corporation. His interests later turned from software development to business and marketing within the computer industry. James was a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen`s terms. He presents complex concepts in  more...

Team Management - Team Participation ...ed in the computer industry since 1985, when he began his career as a computer science major working for WordPerfect Corporation. His interests later turned from software development to business and marketing within the computer industry. James was a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen's terms. He presents complex concepts in  more...

Teams Management - Managing Team Conflict ...ed in the computer industry since 1985, when he began his career as a computer science major working for WordPerfect Corporation. His interests later turned from software development to business and marketing within the computer industry. James was a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen's terms. He presents complex concepts in  more...

So You Wanna Be A Telecommuter Learn from an expert how to analyze and evaluate the possibilities of working from home.  more...

So You Wanna Be A Lyric Writer Learn from an expert how to compose lyrics and submit them for publication and performance.  more...

So You Wanna Be a Mystery Writer Learn from a working mystery writer how to write mystery novels.  more...

So You Wanna Be A Poet Learn from an expert how to write poetry for profit or pleasure.  more...

So You Wanna Be a Web Writer or Editor Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work.  more...

So You Wanna Be An ASP Programmer Learn how to develop your ASP skills and market yourself from an expert.  more...

So You Wanna Be A Sci-Fi Writer Learn from a avid sci-fi fan how to write science fiction novels.  more...

So You Wanna Be A Java Programmer You will get started on the Java track, with a good start, your leraning curve will be shortened significanly, you will be able to proceed effectively in learning & in using the skills.  more...

So You Wanna Be A Newspaper Correspondent Learn from an expert how to be a correspondent. Let an experienced journalist evaluate you to see if you have what it takes to be a correspondent.  more...

A Foolproof Method for Conduting a Job Search ...ing out, the victim of a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. This is one of three possible modules that you can take as self-directed study. Each module is designed to be completed within 1 week or sooner. You will be given exercises to complete via email. This course provides a treasure trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and  more...

How to Interview Like a Professional ...t starting out, the victim of a layoff, or want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is designed to be completed within one week or sooner. You will be given exercises to complete via email. This course provides a treasure trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire  more...

Getting the Job Offer You Want ...ing out, the victim of a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is designed to be completed within 1 week or sooner. You will be given exercises to complete via email. This course provides a treasure trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire  more...

Learn How to Write the Kind of Cover Letter That Gets Results A highly effective writing approach that increases the chances of getting your resume reviewed. The main objective of this course is to equip you with a proven method and persuasive writing technique that gets results. The course, ?Learn How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Results? is designed for individuals who want to get a potential employer to take action and give your resume thoughtful  more...

Certificate in Web Content Creation (Master Classes) ... develop a portfolio of web samples for your job hunt, or career change. These are Master Classes, like those in music. I?m an expert on web writing and editing, and I assume you are willing to put in the hard work to become a pro. So you?ll do a lot of writing in these workshops, and I will give you detailed feedback. You will stretch your writing muscles, exercise your mind with challenging  more...

Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry ...career of a technical communicator in the high-tech industry. If you want to become a technical writer, or if you have just become a technical writer and wonder what the job and the profession may involve, this course will introduce you to an exciting and rewarding career in technical communication. You?ll learn what tasks you will do, how your work fits into the organization?s process, and  more...

How to Become a Technical Writer You CAN Earn a Great Living as a Writer NOW!  more...

A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Self-Directed) Designed to aid individuals interested in increasing their income as a freelance writer. Designed for individuals interested in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies  more...

Comprehensive Paralegal Program 6 Course Paralegal Career Track Trainng Program. See Individual Courses 2802-A,2802-B,2802-C,2802-D,2802-E and 2802-F. This is a industry standard Certificate of Completion program.  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training I No Terminology Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online Medical office Specialist Training Course that takes 2 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included.  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training II With Terminology Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online medical office specialist course that takes 4 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included with the exception of a medical dictionary.  more...

MCSE 2000 CD-ROM Library 8 CD s CD-ROM training kit for IT professionals. Technical Training covered includes MCSE 2000. For more information how this certification can lead to a career in Information Technology (IT), and for information about certified testing locations, please see: MCSE 2000 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)  more...

CCNA 2 0 On-Line Library 1 Year - On-Line On-line training package for IT professionals. Technical Training covers CCNA 2.0. For more information how this certification can lead to a career in Information Technology (IT), and for information about certified testing locations, please see: CCNA 2.0 (Cisco Certified Network Associate)  more...

MCSE 2000 On-Line Library 1 Year - On-Line On-line training package for IT professionals. Technical Training covered includes MCSE 2000. For more information how this certification can lead to a career in Information Technology (IT), and for information about certified testing locations, please see: MCSE 2000 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)  more...

MCSE 2000 CCNA 2 0 On-Line Library 1 Year - On-Line On-Line training package for IT professionals. Technical Training covered includes both MCSE 2000 & CCNA 2.0. For more information how these certifications can lead to a career in Information Technology (IT), and for information about certified testing locations, please see: MCSE 2000 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) CCNA 2.0 (Cisco Certified Network Associate)  more...

A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Instructor-Led) Designed to aid individuals interested in increasing their income as a freelance writer. Designed for individuals interested in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies  more...

Beginning Travel Career 5 Week Onlineworkshop An intensive course designed for anyone interested in a career in the travel industry. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Advanced Travel Career 6 Week Onlineworkshop This course will build on basic knowledge of the travel industry and is designed for those who have completed Beginning Travel or who are considering returning to the travel field after an absence and would like a refresher course. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program,  more...

Time Management Using Microsoft Outlook 2002 The course is designed to show students how to use Microsoft Outlook 2002 to plan their time. The scope of the course includes understanding time management theory/philosophy, handling stress, developing a system of organization, identifying priorities, creative problem solving, and timing teamwork. The course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft Outlook 2002, such as  more...

Turn Your Life Experience Into College Credit ...s experience to transition back to school or advance your career. The purpose of this course is to help guide and make you think about your life and what you have learned. It is quite possible that your knowledge may be appropriate to earn you college credit. Using the various exercises, activities and readings you will learn how to earn college credit from an accredited college or university.  more...

Time Management Course description -- This course addresses the nuts and bolts of time management tools for setting goals, keeping logs, and planning your time. It includes methods for identifying low pay-off activities and time-wasters, along with suggestions for getting rid of them. It provides tips for organizing your materials and your surroundings for more efficiency, and has other practical suggestions  more...

Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level ...d Manage your documentation projects Enroll today in this career track workforce education training industry certificate program. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? Depending on the amount of time you devote to the program, it can be completed within 3 months or less. You may take as much time as you need up to 1 full year. How is the program  more...

The Art of Active Listening ...America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The actual length of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However  more...

Taking Off In Travel - Instructor Led ...ides an overview of the basics of the travel industry and career opportunities available. Enjoy a fun, realistic presentation of: air travel, car rentals, hotel accommodations, rail travel, tours, and cruises. Group travel, incentive travel, meetings and conventions, in-bound tourism, international travel and niche travel are also discussed. There will be opportunities for learning activities  more...

So You Want to be a Technical Writer! ...-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...

Resume Writing This course demonstrates the process of writing a resume that will result in an interview. Designed for anyone who needs a resume, this course will guide students through the process. An overview of resumes including their use, what potential employers look for and styles will be discussed. Comparisons between the job market and individual goals will be made and applied to the process. A  more...

SalesPlus ...America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The actual length of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However  more...

Senior Professional In Supply Management (SPSM ) Certification Program ... opportunities, respect, and money out of your purchasing career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class purchasing professional. You can earn your purchasing certification in less than 3 months if you devote more than 4 hours per week to this course of study. Accordingly, 2 hours per week will take approximately 6 months. It is suggested  more...

Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout Course description -- The Strategies and Tips in this course will give you the tools to assess your own emotional state, locate the stressors in your life, and evaluate your expectations, a major contributor to burnout. You will be given guidelines to identify the various stages of burnout and methods to recognize where you are in the process. The course focuses on giving you practical techniques  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2008 ...doing computer training since 1992. Starting her training career at Computer Learning Center in Washington DC working with DOS and early Windows applications she has transitioned to the latest Windows software that we know today. Throughout the past two decades Debbie has worked training students and providing technical support and consulting services in a variety of other industries such as  more...

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program ...ke you, as a student with no prior experience, into a new career as a Pharmacy Technician. Unlike many other career opportunities that come and go, medical careers are here to stay! Because of the widespread use of medication, Pharmacy Technicians have never been more in demand and the field will continue to grow in the years to come. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will assist the Pharmacist  more...

Pharmacy Technician National Certification Exam Preparation Course ...ationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)? Take your career to the next level and get this credential. Many Pharmacy Technicians who become certified receive financial compensation and several states are even requiring Certification for employment. Keep your employment opportunities open and make the most of your career by becoming Certified. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board  more...

Phlebotomy Technician Career Training ... the Continuing Education program. Phlebotomy Technician Career Training This comprehensive course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology,  more...

Paralegalism Career Overview ...career. Students learn about law and the role of the paralegal and what it takes to become one. Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. Gaining an overview of the law can provide students with insight  more...

Organizing Your Workspace Course description -- The stacks, books, and little pieces of paper can seem overwhelming. Disorganization hinders work performance and creates feelings of stress and anxiety. By learning to organize your workspace, you can reach better levels of performance. This course will identify techniques for organizing your work areas, shelves, drawers, and files. It will also give you tips for maintaining  more...

Personal Financial Planning Course description -- Without wise financial planning, the future may not be what most of us hope for, and even the present may be less that comfortable. This course contains the essential principles of planning for both short- and long-term needs and has many tools and references to provide guidance for planning and using personal financial resources. It gives tips and worksheets for setting  more...

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

Moving from Trainer to Performance Consultant ...career is an exciting time. Now is your chance to help your clients with their overall abilities, not just a few key skills. The move from being a trainer to becoming a performance consultant can be difficult if you aren t aware of certain strategies and tips. This course will help you identify the steps to gaining the skills you need while building your client base. There are job aids,  more...

MCSE 2000 & CCNA 2.0 CD-ROM Library (9 CD's) ...r more information how these certifications can lead to a career in Information Technology (IT), and for information about certified testing locations, please see: MCSE 2000 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) CCNA 2.0 (Cisco Certified Network Associate) This is a comprehensive set of multimedia training courses designed to help prepare you for the CCNA and MCSE certification exams. Our 9  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program ...study. This course will surely prepare you to begin your career as a Legal Nurse Consultant. This certificate course is formatted for 90 contact hours of self-paced study. Upon completion of the course, participants will be awarded the Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting. This course is designed to be self-paced. An authoritative text is used and communication with the course instructor is  more...

Leadership Assessment Profile ...r development. Jobs that have the best potential for high career satisfaction. The information contained in your Profile may clarify how you think about yourself as a leader, which, in turn, may be useful to you as you consider such key questions as:Which aspect of business should I study next? How can I leverage my strengths and compensate for my weaknesses? How can I achieve an optimal  more...

How To Master Time Management This course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft Outlook 2002 to manage time. It combines the best of the old and new theories of research of time management. Students will be encouraged to understand their time management challenges and adapt the suggestions to fit their management style/needs. The course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft  more...

How to Join the Ranks of the Self-Employed in 6 Weeks Learn how to join the ranks of the self-employed by starting and running a business in 6 weeks. This course is designed specifically for individuals who desire to start and run their own business. The purpose is to teach people how to balance home and work (especially for those who start a business out of their home), determine office location, how to look and feel professional, how to setup the  more...

HTML 4 ...Technology industry since 1994. Robb has spent his entire career managing computer networks, building web sites, and teaching others how to do the same. Robb began his career by attending Utah State University where he earned a Master`s Degree in Instructional Technology. Since graduation, Robb has worked for a variety computer hardware and software vendors building courseware and designing  more...

Five Quick Steps to Telecommuting A self-paced ebook of tools to help you start your telework experience. This ebook-based course is designed primarily for corporate employees who would like the flexibility of telecommuting--working at home or other remote location--for several days each week. In five information-packed chapters, this self-paced ebook course helps you plan your telework experience, set up your home office,  more...

Front Desk Agent- Instructor Led ...nt Desk Agent Quantum Learning's Front Desk Agent Tourism Career Sampler is an informal and interactive program loaded with background knowledge, definitions, skills, practical exercises, suggested career path and resources to aid the participants in their choice to become a front desk agent. The program is based on current occupational standards. Take the course at your own pace - so long as  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Billing ...ance company records. This course will prepare you for a career in this challenging profession. Course work is presented in a modular format and will focus on medical billing techniques and the preparation of claims. Specific information will be provided for all major health insurance providers. Students are provided with exhaustive learning materials including online, workbooks, texts and  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription with Work Placement Program ...Medical Transcription). We don`t just train you for a new career. We give you access to a database that specializes in at-home employment. Loaded with an array of more than 2500 jobs, it gives you the opportunity to apply for jobs all over the country when you graduate. More than 50 companies have hired our grads, and the US Department of Labor forecasts the annual growth rate of the MT  more...

Customer Service Plus ...America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The actual length of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However  more...

Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care ...ment, which he founded in 1985. He began his post-college career with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. He later served as Corporate Quality Services Manager for Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard, Massachusetts. As a division vice president of Wicat Systems of Orem, Utah, he helped to pioneer Computer-Based Training methodologies. He has also served as a manufacturer?s sales  more...

CSS ...Technology industry since 1994. Robb has spent his entire career managing computer networks, building web sites, and teaching others how to do the same. Robb began his career by attending Utah State University where he earned a Master`s Degree in Instructional Technology. Since graduation, Robb has worked for a variety computer hardware and software vendors building courseware and designing  more...

Comprehensive Online Instructor Certificate Program ... growing learning methodology, you will put yourself on a career path with unlimited potential. With courses tailored to college faculty and to high school teachers, this comprehensive program includes self-paced, instructor-facilitated, and instructor-led courses. You will learn about both the technology and the pedagogy of online learning, and experience it as your students would. This is an  more...

Comprehensive Medical Coding Training ... health occupations. Coding is a challenging, interesting career that is compensated according to the level of training and skill, and how effectively these skills are used. Such people are employed by hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental healthcare facilities, insurance companies, law offices, and government agencies. Coders may work from home as  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription Using MIME Method of Instruction Professional Edition ...udents who want to fast track their Medical Transcription career. Course work is presented in a modular format and focuses on medical transcription techniques. Other modules cover grammar, punctuation and spelling, and provide a structured insight into medical terminology and anatomy, as well as development of personal qualities like professionalism and ethical responsibilities. This course is  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) ...gram and should take about 5 to 6 months to complete. The career outlook is excellent. Many opportunities exist for paralegals to specialize in various types of law, such as real estate, criminal, family, personal injury, business, etc., and job opportunities are steadily increasing. This course consists of 2 sections. Section I contains the "all about the law" information, and Section II  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers ...rience 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 program is Instructor-Led, meaning you learn from highly qualified industry and tech writing university faculty. The Certificate for Current Technical Writers is specifically developed for those seeking some of the  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  more...

Career Assessment Profile ... depends on matching what we do with what we do best. The Career Profile indicates how your personality can affect your potential. The online assessment can predict your job performance and will point you to the areas you need to work on to increase the likelihood of your success.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much  more...

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

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ... Ashton Kutcher is only a small part of her extraordinary career. Her experience includes many years of management, which she uses to share what managers look for in a good bartender. Her students have often been hired as managers when applying for a bartending job due to the lessons learned from Bartending the Easy Way. Kellie will teach you the basics that will put you on the road to quickly  more...

Adobe PhotoShop CS ..., Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and Front Page 2002. His career has included corporate training in a variety of computer skills and applications; computer lab training; database projects; Web site design, development and management; television production; work as a graphic designer, trainer and consultant for television networks, including CBS, NBC, TBS, TV New Zealand, and ESPN, as well as  more...

Adobe PhotoShop CS to CS2 Upgrade ..., Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and Front Page 2002. His career has included corporate training in a variety of computer skills and applications; computer lab training; database projects; Web site design, development and management; television production; work as a graphic designer, trainer and consultant for television networks, including CBS, NBC, TBS, TV New Zealand, and ESPN, as well as  more...

Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing ...ew and existing technical writers and those seeking a new career track. No perquisites required. Course can be completed in as little as 3 months. Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing The Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing is born out of the concept that when given choices, adult learners can best choose for themselves a course of study that is applicable to their needs in the  more...

Accounting In An Hour ...large organization, chances are you?ll never achieve your career expectations if you?re unable to answer questions like these with confidence: What does EBITDA mean? Why is budgeting so important? What is the difference between cash flow and profitability? What is the difference between an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet? If you?re unsure about even one of those questions, that confirms  more...

Job-Seekers Workshop: 10 steps to a new beginning ...he Employment Strategies Workshop begins with determining career requirements with a helpful worksheet, then explains how to find potential employers using the Net, networking and the direct approach; shows how to develop, personalize and target a resume (includes samples), write an effective cover letter (includes samples); talks about the best ways to contact employers, gives tips on  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2007 ...doing computer training since 1992. Starting her training career at Computer Learning Center in Washington DC working with DOS and early Windows applications she has transitioned to the latest Windows software that we know today. Throughout the past two decades Debbie has worked training students and providing technical support and consulting services in a variety of other industries such as  more...

How To Master Personal Career Course description -- Much of one's professional success is a function of personal skills that relate to professional activities, such as interviewing for a new job, balancing work and family, and managing stress. The 10 courses in this bundle develop personal competencies that will support your employees' career aspirations and enhance their effectiveness in their private lives. IMPORTANT NOTE:  more...

Getting Organized Is a Breeze Learn the organizational tips, tools, systems and techniques that will help you experience greater freedom, control, success and peace of mind.  more...

Get the Job You Want With A Resume That Sells Create a job-winning resume that sells your talents and skills!  more...

Interviewing Skills for Job Candidates Course description -- Job Candidates will find that this course gives them the A-to-Z of interviewing for a new job. The Strategies and Tips provide specific recommendations for valuable preliminary work, and tools to prepare for the interviewera s questions. Key Points will help you promote your best image and create a positive impression. You will learn how to follow up with the interviewer and  more...

Managing Your 401 k Course description -- More and more companies are providing a 401k as a benefit. Human resource managers frequently counsel their employees on the mechanics and planning of their 401k programs. This course provides a foundation for you to know how to appreciate vesting, select wise investment packages, and understand diversification. You will also be given tools and strategies for understanding  more...

Discover Your Talents To Work From Home Using online tools and resources, find your place in the work-from-home world!  more...

The Profession of Selling ...ider how the following definitions relate to a successful career in sales: Principle - a rule or code of conduct; Strategy - a careful plan or method especially for achieving an end; and Skill - a developed or acquired ability. These three terms help describe the difference between sales as a profession, and sales as simply a job. "The Profession of Selling" course is designed to present the  more...

Communication Skills to Fast-track Your Career When it comes to communication, are you a high-speed modem or two tin cans and a string? If you want to put your career on the fast track, you'll have to communicate with the best of them. In this course, you'll sharpen your listening skills and improve your written and oral communication skills as well. Finally, you'll put it all together to produce audience-pleasing presentations. Communicate  more...

Interpersonal Skills on the Fast Track You're not alone in the race, so you'd better learn how to work with others if you want to put your career on the fast track. You have to learn how to establish rapport in order to build and maintain a network of contacts. This network will help you to build effective teams to accomplish the career tasks ahead. And you must know how to lead these teams to ensure success and pull ahead of the pack  more...

The Boss Factor Your boss can make or break you, so you better find out how to work effectively with her. You must first build rapport and continue to develop it. Along the way, you'll learn how to solicit and give feedback and even learn how to use corrective feedback to your advantage. You'll also get tips on managing your manager, which is no easy task. But if you can achieve that and turn the annual appraisal  more...

Improving Your Image ...t, positive self image is no less crucial to putting your career on the fast track. This course, "Improving Your Image," will teach you how to develop such an image. First, you will be given tips for determining the corporate image you currently have and the one you want to project. Next, you'll learn the subtleties of body language and how to use them. Some ways of making an impression are  more...

Get Your Career on the Fast Track Everyone has seen those TV shows from the '50s. The fathers went to work, worked hard, and got ahead. These people were your role models, your guides to succeeding in business. But if that's not happening, you ask yourself, "Why not?" The world is different now. Instead of job security, you need to focus on career security. In this course, you will learn more about today's new business  more...

Basic Business Skills to Get You on the Fast Track Everyone wants to get on the fast track to success. But without basic business skills, you won't even find the on ramp. To get on the fast track, you have to master the basics and build from there. In this course, you will focus on the basic skills of decision making, organization, delegation, and negotiation and learn how to apply these skills in getting onto the fast track. Without these skills  more...

Mentoring Effectively ...out the process, from how mentoring benefits you and your career to how you can best assist your protege. "Mentoring Effectively" will help you get started on the right foot by establishing clear and realistic expectations. You'll learn how to step into various mentoring roles, providing training, guidance on professional development, advocacy, and emotional support. You'll brush up on  more...

Mentoring as a Manager Looking for ways to enhance your managing skills? In this course, you'll acquire expertise as a mentor that will benefit your employees, your organization, and your own career. You'll examine how mentoring differs from managing, and you'll brush up on essential communication skills. Finally, you'll learn to use mentoring to improve on team organization, dynamics, and performance.  more...

Achieving Success the Help of a Mentor Perhaps you want to ask an expert in your field or organization to mentor you. Maybe a manager has offered to guide you up the organization ladder. Or perhaps you're participating in an organizationwide mentoring program. Whatever the case, you'll want to make the most of having a mentor in your corner. In "Achieving Success: the Help of a Mentor," you'll learn how a mentor can help you guide your  more...

Developing Career Plans for Your Technical Professionals ...career development for the technical professionals you supervise? Because it's good for them, good for your company, and good for you. One of your major challenges as a manager of technical people is retaining them. And you may also need to recruit technical people to fill higher-level positions in your company. This course will help you use career development as a technique to both motivate  more...

Call Center Communication Skills ...career in customer service and sales. This is especially true in a call center environment. Call centers can be high pressure, fast-paced environments where you may have to deal with hundreds of people in one day. That is why it is so important to fine tune your communication skills. This course will examine handling different personalities, questioning skills, and telephone skills. These  more...

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace What makes someone a top performer in the world of work? If you think high IQ, advanced degrees, analytical skills, and technical expertise are the answer, it's time to think again. Experts now agree that Emotional Intelligence often determines who will climb the corporate ladder and who will be passed over. Exciting new research shows that, unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence can be developed and  more...

Standard Business Etiquette The rules of proper business etiquette are changing. In many corporations, middle management and the concept of seniority are being replaced by a flat organizational structure and intense competition. Such an environment makes the need for appropriate behavior especially crucial, particularly if you're looking to advance your career. How do you maintain your private "space" when you sit in one of  more...

Communication Business Etiquette How's it going? Is this an appropriate greeting in today's corporate workplace? How about telephone use? Is it always necessary to return phone calls? If so, how soon should you do it? Is e-mail the method of choice for communicating all your ideas, or is another way better? How important is your tone of voice when dealing with a customer? All these questions are a matter of etiquette. How you  more...

Communicating for Contacts ...w that counts" is not a firm basis on which to build your career, it is true that your ability to build relationships with influential people both inside and outside of your company has definite benefits. You know the importance of creating a good impression and raising your profile with those who can have a positive impact on your future success with the company, but how exactly do you go  more...

Handling Conflict ...career without experiencing conflict, so it is essential for you to handle this conflict in the most effective way. To handle conflict well, you need to build a repertoire of techniques. These techniques require you to behave differently from your natural instincts at times. Therefore, a good starting point is to establish what your instinctive approaches to conflict are, and where these  more...

Goals and Setting Goals Most achievements, great or small, begin with an important first step: setting a goal. A clearly defined, attainable goal embodies a vision of what is possible. It's a guide star for those who navigate a course through obstacles to a desired accomplishment. However, the process of setting appropriate goals is often oversimplified or overlooked entirely. A well-constructed goal is challenging, yet  more...

Virtual Team Management - Coaching Virtual Team Members In "Virtual Team Management: Coaching Virtual Team Members," you will learn how to use coaching techniques to improve your virtual team members' performance, such as how to prevent and resolve conflict in virtual teams and how to provide recognition appropriately. In addition, you will learn the steps you should follow when addressing performance issues with virtual team members, as well as the  more...

Developing Human Resources HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including human resources development and performance management. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your company's employees have maximized their potential for growth and development. This course will help  more...

Leading Generations X and Next ...enerations have quite different attitudes toward work and career development. The first lesson identifies the needs of younger people with regard to their unique position in modern markets, desire for flexibility, desired work rewards, and career development opportunities. The second lesson focuses closely on Generation X. This generation's work traits, personality traits, and potential  more...

The Potential of Self-directed Learning How often have you heard these buzz words of the '90s: self-directed learning; continuous learning; the learning organization; the knowledge worker? If you wonder what these terms really mean, why they are so important, and how you rate as a worker for the 21st century, this course is for you. Find out what you can do to take control of your own skill and career development. Learn to identify  more...

Behavior Putting Your Best Foot Forward ...career? Would you like your job to be more interesting, to offer you more challenges? Today's workplace offers more opportunities than ever for administrative support professionals to assume more responsibility and be more active in office decision-making. This course will show you some ways to assess yourself to ensure you're ready to work towards a new role. It will also show you some  more...

Communicating with Power and Confidence Do you want to be an effective and powerful communicator? Do you want to take charge, welcome responsibility and view challenge as an opportunity? In today's workplace, when administrative support professionals talk, supervisors listen. They have been empowered and given many managerial responsibilities. They can now work alongside rather than as subordinates to their managers. They no longer only  more...

Administrative Functions Administrative support professionals are the central nervous systems of an office. Their responsibilities are numerous and vital to the operation of their organization. Knowing the best ways to perform office functions will enable administrative support professional to complete their responsibilities efficiently and effectively. This course will present you with information that will help you  more...

Advancing Your Administrative Career Getting a position as an administrative support professional is a great accomplishment. However, have you considered what your next move should be? This course will show you how to advance on the job by providing you with important information about having a professional image and a successful attitude. You will learn valuable leadership skills and methods for motivating others. You will gain  more...

Managing the Expert - Understanding Experts Managing the Expert: Understanding Experts explains recruiting and retaining highly skilled professionals, developing their careers, and coaching the expert for success. It identifies the processes for overcoming burnout, setting career goals, and leading performance evaluation meetings with experts.  more...

Career Development Developing a Career Strategy ...Career Development: Developing a Career Strategy offers the student an overview of how to define career aspirations, develop career goals, and create effective career strategies. The program covers in detail how to identify personal preferences, develop skills to help career advancement, and explore career options. It also describes the stages of career development and explains guidelines for  more...

Career Development Professional Networking ...Career Development: Professional Networking offers the student an overview of how to network for career advancement, seek career guidance, and develop a career network. The program covers in detail the steps for networking effectively, steps for communicating effectively, steps for building beneficial relationships inside and outside an organization, the difference between a mentor and coach,  more...

Career Development Excelling in Your Career ...Career Development: Excelling in Your Career offers the student an overview of how to excel at work, market personal skills, and stay competitive in his or her career. The program covers in detail the guidelines to maintain productivity, steps to develop self-discipline, steps to develop an effective professional image, the advantages and disadvantages of self-study and formal education, and  more...

Stress Management Fundamentals for Employees In Stress Management: Fundamentals for Employees, you will learn to recognize the warning signs of excessive stress and how to identify personal, social, and professional sources of stress. You will also learn proven techniques for combating stress, allowing you to take appropriate action to reduce its presence in your life. Learn To: Develop a basic understanding of stress and the  more...

Budgeting Creating Analyzing a Budget Budgeting: Creating and Analyzing a Budget gives the student an overview of the purpose of budgeting, the types of budgets, and the elements of a successful budget. The program includes a process for creating a budget, ways to analyze and compare budgets, and important guidelines to apply during the budgeting process. Learn To List the five purposes of budgeting. List the various types  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt Fundamentals of CRM ... is made up of middle to upper class American women, both career women and homemakers, in the age range of 30-70. As the head of Marketing, you meet with Lillian and Greg Baldwin, her Executive Business Assistant, on a regular basis to discuss marketing strategy. You have recently heard that a competitor is going to launch a television show, syndicated column, and product line, which would  more...

Women in Leadership Developing a Leadership Path ...ite gender, as well as the guidelines for recovering from career derailment. Learn To Identify the guidelines for building relationships with co-workers. Identify the gender-biased perceptions that hinder women's ability to be perceived as credible leaders. Identify the guidelines for relating to male  more...

Managing the Expert Understanding Experts ... retaining highly skilled professionals, developing their careers, and coaching the expert for success. It identifies the processes for overcoming burnout, setting career goals, and leading performance evaluation meetings with experts. Learn To Assess an expert's skills. Identify the most appropriate method for recruiting an expert  more...

Managing High Performers Creating a Retention Strategy ... The importance of training and career management. How to motivate and compensate high performers. How to retain high performers. Audience The audience for this curriculum is anyone in middle/ senior management, or anyone involved in employee management. Typical job titles might include: HR Manager, Team  more...

Managing High Performers Implementing Recognition Programs ...of identifying and supporting the high performer a a s career path. Audience The audience for this curriculum is anyone in middle/ senior management, or anyone involved in employee management. Typical job titles might include: HR Manager, Team Leader, Executive Manager, Project Manager. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits:  more...

Virtual Team Mgmt Coaching Virtual Team Members ...bers, as well as the process for managing a team member's career development. Learn To Identify four actions that can enhance the communication process among virtual team members. Sequence the six steps for resolving team conflict. Follow the steps of the coaching process to improve a virtual team member's  more...

Career Development Series The Career Development Series includes the following courses: Career Development: Developing a Career Strategy Career Development: Excelling in Your Career Career Development: Professional Networking To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Frontline Leadership Preparing to Lead Frontline Leadership: Preparing to Lead offers the student an overview of the information required to identify, address, and discipline employees who display difficult behavior. The program details characteristics and sources of difficult behavior, effective techniques to prevent difficult behavior in the workplace, and proper communication methods to build better relationships with difficult  more...

Mentoring Using a Mentor to Your Advantage ...oftware Division; you are worried about job retention and career advancement in a dynamic business climate. You feel you can ensure greater job security if you better align network operations within the larger structure of information management. Although your division does not have a formal mentoring program in place, you have independently narrowed down the list of potential mentors to Greg  more...