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From 123-CBT Computer Based Training

Defensive Driving Truck Safety

Defensive Driving: Truck Safety When people think of defensive driving, they think of "watching out for the other guy" or defending themselves from other drivers so they won't become involved in an accident. That's definitely important, but defensive driving involves more than just that. Defensive driving is as much about what you do and what kind of driver you are, as what someone else 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...

Advanced Features of Adobe Acrobat 8

Advanced Features of Adobe Acrobat 8 Adobe You can use the professional features of Adobe Acrobat 8 to perform such tasks as batch processing, and indexing. Adobe Acrobat 8 also allows you to prepare a PDF for commercial printing using its Preflight feature and this course explores the advanced features of Adobe Acrobat 8, including working with multimedia, creating batch sequences, and more...

Doing Business on the Internet

...ced by almost all companies that engage in Internet-based commercial activity. Regulation of the digital marketplace is very difficult to achieve and currently, in the United States, much legislation on this area is pending but not yet enacted. The main areas requiring regulation are issues related to Internet advertising, the protection of intellectual property rights, and protection of more...

Illustrator CS4 Getting Started

...tively 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 illustration such as strokes and fills, and essential drawing and painting tools. Among these tools is the new Blob Brush tool, producing a more natural vector brush stroke. The course more...

The Chemicals Industry Overview Version 1

...at use basic raw materials to produce chemicals that have commercial value to consumers and other industries. These chemicals are used to produce plastics, synthetic fibers, lightweight automobile parts, fertilizers, cosmetics, household materials, computers, and many more products. High energy consumption, high prices of raw materials, diminishing returns, and sustainability are among the more...

EU Privacy Data Security

... Please note however that it does not constitute legal or commercial advice, nor is it intended to create a solicitor-client relationship. Neither is it intended to provide a comprehensive or detailed statement of the law. No liability whatsoever is accepted by Mason Hayes Curran or SkillSoft for any action taken in reliance on the information in this document. You should not act or refrain more...

From Online Training Directory

Contract Law

...commercial activity in society. Learn the A-Z basics of contract law. By creating rules about what constitutes contracts (basic contract law), society describes those agreements that help a society to conduct business. Specialized rules apply to sales and lease contracts. For this Basic Completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. more...

Property, Regulation and Commercial Paper

This course focuses on property interests, the impact of government regulations and how to create and use negotiable instruments. To allow for the more orderly transfer of legal interests, societies have created laws that describe the different types of interests and how to transfer such interests. This course focuses on property interests, the impact of government regulations and how to create more...

Fireworks MX Intermediate

Second part of a 3 part course, learning advanced features of Fireworks to create commercial images and effects. more...

CompTIA Security +

This course provides students with information needed to attain the Security+ certification. Security + certificaiton is recognized around the world as the benchmark for foundation-level security professionals. This course prepares students to pass the Security + certificaton exam. The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job more...

Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT)

Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) provides employees with the critical knowledge and tools to prevent the destructive impact that hackers, viruses, and improper PC maintenance can have on your organization`s productivity, as well as protecting your organization`s critical assets and valuable intellectual property. Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) provides employees with the more...

Lab Safety and Chemical Hygiene

In this course, you will learn about the requirements employers must meet to ensure a safe laboratory environment for their employees. It also walks you through creating an effective and comprehensive Chemical Hygiene Plan including basic components, general laboratory safety practices, facility and operation safety rules, chemical hazard identification, and other general safety topics that relate more...

Principles of Home Inspection: 100 Hour Professional Development Certificate

Principles of Home Inspection is a 100 hour professional development industry-based certificate program. This comprehensive course of study is cost affordable and reviews all major home systems and provides in-depth coverage of system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them. A comprehensive final exam is provided, to help students prepare more...

Build Your Own BIZ - How to Borrow Money How to borrow money for business needs in a responsible and company-building manner. You will receive as a bonus 1 year unlimited access to this course from the day of enrollment. If attempting to accelerate your learning (1-2 weeks or less), please pay special attention to key points so you may successfully apply the information gained from this course to your particular business situation. more...

Fireworks MX Intermediate

...course, learning advanced features of Fireworks to create commercial images and effects. Fireworks MX Intermediate is the second class of a 3-part course; students are required to have access to the Internet and basic Internet and computer (file structure) knowledge, taken the Introduction to Fireworks MX class, have Fireworks MX or Fireworks 4 software installed in their computer and the more...

From 123-CBT Computer Based Training

Promoting Your Brand to Consumers

...promotion on the radio, get a coupon in a magazine, see a commercial on the television, or notice a celebrity endorsement on a billboard. It's as if, suddenly, someone flipped a switch and that brand name appeared out of thin air. What do you call that phenomenon? Integrated marketing communication: the act of generating awareness for your product or company through the use of multiple forms of more...

Contracts in Commercial Transactions

Contracts permeate business, whether it is a sale to a customer, the hiring of a new employee, the acquisition of a new company, or countless other formal and informal business practices. This course introduces the laws, which determine whether such agreements are legally binding and enforceable by the courts. To begin, this course explains the legal requirements for contracts and their different more...

American Business Formations in the 21st Century

As a manager for your organization, you likely conduct business with numerous companies from different industries and of varying sizes and complexity. And just as you interact with individuals differently based upon their personalities and positions, so too, you conduct business with other companies based upon their different formations. In American business, there are four primary formations: more...

Sales Skills Developing a Winning Strategy

...sales strategies that can be used to target individual or commercial clients. Unit 2: Study the Market (0.5 - 1 hour) Analyze your competitors. Complete a SWOT matrix. Choose appropriate clients for an advisory panel. Research commercial clients. Narrow the field of prospective more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Closing a Sale

...lister at Kopy Kat Printing to close the sale of five new commercial printers for a new store Kopy Kat is opening in two months. In previous conversations with Roger, you have sent him brochures, answered questions, and most recently, requested today a a s appointment. If you successfully follow the process for closing a sale, Roger will almost certainly commit to a purchase. Unit 2: more...

Strategic Management Analyzing Strategic Options

...his new technology, but did not expect it to be ready for commercial development for several months. You realize now that your forecasts were inaccurate. You have called a meeting with your three top executives to discuss the possibility of conducting a strategic audit with the goal of maintaining Icon's position as market leader. Unit 2: Analyzing Environments (0.5 - 1 hour) more...

Competitive Intelligence Researching Online

...ines for using the Internet, differences between free and commercial online sources, and ways to track new information automatically. It also covers the steps for developing a search strategy, commands for using search engines, and ways to collect, organize, and evaluate online sources of information. Learn To Identify the two pitfalls of collecting information more...

XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 1

... to information processing challenges and its uses within commercial and business environments. This course introduces the learner to a history of XML and its response to the challenges of data structuring and information processing. The core W3C specifications for XML and the business and commercial uses of XML are introduced. The course goes also covers the basic elements of XML language and more...

XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 1

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 3

In this course, participants learn about Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates. Encrypting File System (EFS) is also covered. Finally, the learner is guided through the process of extending the network to partners and how to manage partner accounts. Learn To: • To match components of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with their descriptions. more...

Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 3

... • Sort features of private and commercial Certification Authorities (CAs). • Sort characteristics of enterprise policy and stand-alone policy. • Identify guidelines for designing a Certification Authority (CA) hierarchy. • Match certification authority (CA) models with their more...

Call Center Mgt Managing an Inbound Call Center

... In this simulation you meet with Susan Crawford, Commercial Real Estate Agent, and Ronald Spear, Finance Accountant, to discuss the movement of the software department's call center. The software department, which is going through an expansion, is taking the space previously used for the call center. Formally situated next to the software department, the call center employs nearly one more...

XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 5

... knowledge of the applications of XML within business and commercial environments. The course begins with a coverage of validation within XML and the advantages of schemas over DTDs. The elements of an XDR schema are covered along with the writing and extending of an XDR schema. Schema coverage is completed with a section on validation within a client/server environment. The course closes with more...

XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 5

Implementing Managing MS Exchange Server 2003 Securing

.... Identify the steps involved in detecting unsolicited commercial e-mail messages. Enable connection filtering in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Identify guidelines for securing mailboxes. Create and apply recipient and sender filtering. Identify guidelines for removing viruses from e-mail. Identify key aspects of digital signature and encryption capabilities. Match PKI more...

From HAZMAT Plans & Programs, Inc

Green Building Commercial Certification Program

...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 commercial and more...

OSHA Excavation Safety Training - en Espanol

The online Spanish Excavation Safety training course gives the Spanish-speaking construction worker a basic understanding of how to work safely in and around excavations, protective systems, and important points to consider when working in an excavation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations Learn how to protect employees from more...

Driver Safety Course for Large Trucks and Buses

The Driver Safety Course for Large Trucks and Buses is specifically designed for professional drivers of large commercial vehicles. Topics covered include Space Management, Passing and Lane Changing, Drug and Alcohol Effects on Traffic Safety, Trip Inspections, and more. This program will help professionals improve their skills and enhance their training to make them sharper, more aware and safer more...

Cranes and Rigging - en Espanol

Course Cost: $20. 00 Course Duration: 1 hour Course Enrollment: http://bit. ly/ 4TFsSG The online Cranes and Rigging Safety course in Spanish is intended for Spanish-speaking construction workers who want to learn more about cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and/ or conveyors. Topics include cranes & derricks, helicopters, base-mounted drum hoists, overhead hoists, conveyors, and aerial more...

Stairways and Ladders - en Espanol

The online Stairways and Ladders safety course is designed to give the Spanish-speaking student an understanding of OSHA standards found in 29 CFR 1926. 1050 and their role in the prevention and elimination of work-related injuries and fatalities due to stairways and ladders in the workplace. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Understand OSHA standards related to stairways and ladders - Find out more...

Stairways and Ladders

The online, self-paced Stairways and Ladders safety course gives students an understanding of OSHA Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926. 1050 Subpart X. OSHA's Stairways and Ladder regulations gives insight into safe work practices to assist in preventing workplace accidents and fatalities. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Understand OSHA standard, 29 CFR 1926. 150 Subpart X, related to stairways and more...

From Certified Foreclosure Agent Program

Representing the Borrower or Lender 250 ...commercial real estate agent needs to be successful is the ability to represent the borrower and the lender during the foreclosure process. It's a fine line, which must be walked with precision and care. This course provides the winning script, or talking points, that are most effective when negotiating for the borrower or lender during foreclosure transactions. You will also gain knowledge of more...

Tenant Considerations and Representation 240 A crucial component to commercial real estate is its cash flow attributed to the occupancy of tenants who have crucial rights and responsibilities during the foreclosure process. This session offers a solid understanding of those rights and responsibilities, providing agents with crucial insight for all the stakeholders during commercial foreclosure. more...

Rights and Duties of the Parties 230 ... the rights and duties of all the parties involved in the commercial foreclosure process. Whether it's a borrower, lender, servicer, Guarantor and/ or receiver to the foreclosure process, you need to know how to handle each individual situation. In this course you will learn about different states of default, technical defaults, timelines, redemptive rights, forestalling and other legal more...

From 6P International, LLC

NEC 2008 Code Update

...throughout the electrical industry including residential, commercial, and industrial electricians. Even though the 145 articles contained in the Code can be confusing and may contain what appears to be contradictory requirements, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will be the fundamental decision maker. You will need to understand and follow their interpretation as to the significance more...

Building Security

With more than a million office buildings in the United States, more and more Americans are spending a considerable part of their lives working in these buildings. Recently, there has been a growing concern for security in commercial buildings all over the US. The purpose of this course is to familiarize building owners and managers, along with security personnel, with identifying types of dangers more...

From Banjara Academy

International Graduate Diploma in Counselling Skills IGDCS

...and empower them to help themselves. It is a secular, non-commercial and non-sectarian organization that runs like a family and cares for each member with love. It offers training, counselling, emotional support and an opportunity to serve mankind. As part of its activities, Banjara Academy: * Provides Free Counselling * Offers Diploma in Counselling Skills, Classroom & Online * more...

From B. F Environmental Consultant Inc

Energy Audit and Auditor Training Certification Program

...ining program provides an introduction to residential and commercial energy training and the educator offers a certification program. The energy training programs are provided online so you can learn in your free time from the comfort of home and are specifically designed to help people start their own energy audit business without spending a large amount of time or money in the process. more...

Biofuels Ethanol Biodiesel Training Program - Productions and Operations

In 2009, the United States embarked on an era focused on alternate sources of energy. Biofuels are a key part of this quest. The term biofuel implies production of energy from naturally available biological entities. This course covers production of petroleum-like fuel from sources such as corn and other vegetation. Over the past few decades it has been proven without doubt that biofuels form a more...

Green Building Training Design and Certification Program

... option targets the design/ operation of high performance commercial buildings to maximize operational energy savings; improve comfort, health, and safety of occupants and visitors; and limit detrimental effects on the environment and is the Green Building Commercial Certification Program. The third training option focuses on Green Remodeling for residential construction, with particular more...

From Software Training Academy, Inc

Using and Developing JavaBeans

... builder tool using the BDK s BeanBox as a stand-in for a commercial builder tool and to practical issues of finding, understanding and using JavaBeans as found on the market. This module concentrates on the use of existing Beans in rapid application development. It is appropriate both for programmers who want to develop JavaBeans, and as a standalone module for rapid application developers who more...

From Minutes-Matter LLC

EKG Online with Personal Coaching

...lationships with the manufacturer(s) of products from the commercial supporter(s) and /or the manufacturer(s) of products or devices discussed in their presentation, and (2) unlabeled/ unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentation. Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials. Continuing Education Accreditation a Nurses This program more...

From Serebra Learning Corporation

Progressing through the Complex Sale Simulation

You are a regional account representative with DME Corporation, a national direct marketing firm, which has recently opened its Fulfillment Services Division. You are charged with selling this service and have identified a potential prospect. In this simulation, the second of three in this series, you have gained access to the buying influences at MicroGalaxy, an electronic component supply more...

Strategic Account Sales Skills Simulation

...y (TASC). You sell design and project control services to commercial businesses. After attending a crowded book reading at Bigler's Books, you determine that the store is a potential customer for your company's services. You use a strategic account sales approach to do research on your own and then conduct research meetings with some contacts that work for the store. Unfortunately, you discover more...

From Technical Professional to Leadership Simulation

...esponsible for conceiving and proposing B Wind's next new commercial endeavor. Armed with newly acquired facilitation and leadership skills, participants will help the committee to recommend a feasible, profitable project to the Marketing and Development management teams. Once a decision has been made, participants will then be assigned as project Technical professionals who are considering more...

Processes for Quality Products and Services

The ISO 9000:2000 standard structures its Quality Management System (QMS) model into four major areas: Management Responsibility, Resource Management, Product Realization, and Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement. Product Realization is one vital component of the standard. This course examines how one can apply the ISO standards to all the processes required to produce a product or service. The more...

Doing Business on the Internet

Microsoft Office 2003 New Features for Advanced Users

To describe the new features of Microsoft Office Access, FrontPage, SharePoint Services, and Office Publisher 2003 Personnel at all levels of the enterprise, and end users more...

Microsoft Publisher 2003

The Publisher 2003 WBT is designed to acquaint users with the features of Publisher and the enhancements made in Publisher (part of the Office XP suite). This course takes users through the process of creating and modifying professional-looking, high quality publications for print media, e-mail, and Web. Users also learn how to prepare their publications for desktop and commercial printing. more...

Advanced Design Techniques and Printing with Publisher 2003

To provide an overview of advanced design techniques and printing in Publisher 2003 Office personnel at all levels; those wishing to become familiar with Publisher 2003 more...

Using Publisher 2002

The Using Publisher 2002 WBT is designed to acquaint users with the features of Publisher and the enhancements made in Publisher 2002 (part of the Office XP suite). This course takes users through the process of creating and modifying professional-looking, high quality publications for print media as well as the Web. Users also learn how to prepare their publications for desktop and commercial more...

Building XML-Based Web Applications - Part 5: XDR Schemas and Commercial Applications

Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 1: XML Introduction and Technologies

Competitive Intelligence: Researching Online

Competitive Intelligence: Researching Online offers the student an overview about the Internet online technology and collecting information online. The program covers in detail guidelines for using the Internet differences between free and commercial online sources and ways to track new information automatically. It also covers the steps for developing a search strategy commands for using search more...

From FCC Exam Prep

RADAR Maintenance

These FCC programs were built for you to fully prepare you to take the FCC exams. We understand how overwhelming studying for an exam can be, we've been there! Where to start, right? We've taken all the guess work out of it! We're here to mentor you and ensure you succeed when you sit down for the exam(s). All of the questions contained in this course(s) are from the 2009 FCC Commercial more...

Electronic Fundamentals & Techniques

Basic Radio Law

FCC GMDSS Operator

FCC GMDSS Maintainer

From Technology Ed

Solar Photovoltaic Energy Fundamentals Solar Photovoltaic Energy Fundamentals provides an introduction to renewable energy production using solar technologies. The course begins with an overview of solar energy - how sunlight is converted to electricity and heat. Topics also include basic residential and commercial solar electric and thermal system design and installation of photovoltaic plates, markets and applications, and emerging more...

From Sessions College for Professional Design

Digital Video Editing I

Learn the art and craft of editing videos from two award-winning filmmakers. The course explores techniques that can be applied in a range of non-linear editing programs, including Avid, Final Cut, and Premiere. Yet the main focus is not just on developing software skills it s on exploring the magic behind video editing. Challenging projects including editing a commercial, an interview, a more...

graphic design I

Explore graphic design and get an excellent basis from which to begin to create your own design work. Students will complete a wide variety of design projects from ideation, sketches to final presentation. Case studies and essays about important cornerstones in graphic design such as proportion, positive and negative space and grids adds logic to the lessons. Start training in the three major more...

From Flci Online

International Trade Terms

...raining "1. 0 Trade Terms " : Trade Terms | International Commercial Terms | Incoterms 2000 & Liner Terms | International Trade Management | 1. 0. 1 Slide Show : Space-Time Visualization Time Sequence and Breakdown from a place of production to a place of consumption. Detailed description of the 13 international terms outlining the main obligations of both Seller & Buyer (+ 50 Slides) | 1. 0. 2 more...

Quiz Incoterms 2010

...al French-English Lexicon of Global Trade & International Commercial Terms... - More than 2010 terms and 600 acronyms - MCQ International Commercial Terms 2010 What Will You Learn ? - Who packs the goods - Who marks & labels the shipment - Who loads the goods onto the collecting vehicle - Which documents must be provided - Who arranges the pre-carriage - Where the goods more...

From JED New Media inc.

Selecting a Business Location

Before changing your business location or acquiring a new one, consider all relevant factors that could influence your operations. Five major phases, outlined here, walk you through a simple step-by-step procedure that helps you pinpoint an optimal business location. This is a 40-minute online tutorial that can be used by individuals or in a group learning setting. more...

Evaluating Adwriting

Learn to make an educated evaluation of the advertising copy supplied from freelancers and advertising agencies to ensure that it meets your business needs and provides maximum impact for every advertising dollar you spend. Discern the different strategies, styles, and techniques incorporated to create effective advertising copy in the media of print and radio. (Does not cover television more...

Common Threads in Office Applications

This is the first in a two-part series that examines common threads running through Windows-based commercial office applications. The four aspects analyzed here are: common methods of data entry, application window and toolbar similarities, document window similarities and effective uses of the right mouse button. This is a 40-minute online tutorial. more...

Buying Advertising

Get maximum value from your advertising budget by implementing the tips offered here. Learn some pointers on how to buy advertising in print, radio, television, billboards, transit, and on the Internet. Get all the necessary tools to manage your advertising budget cost-effectively. This is a 40-minute online tutrial. Can be used individually or as part of a group session. more...

From Construction Mastery Institute

Bloodborne Pathogens for CommercialLight Industrial ...Commercial and Industrial Facilities" eCourse has been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's (29 CFR Part 1910. 1030) training requirements. Using a powerful combination of audio, full-motion video, text and colorful graphics, this eCourse provides the most cost-effective safety and regulatory compliance training available today. The more...

Spanish Bloodborne Pathogens for CommercialLight Industrial - Hematogena Patogenos en Comercial y Instalaciones Industriales

...Commercial and Industrial Facilities" eCourse has been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's (29 CFR Part 1910. 1030) training requirements. Using a powerful combination of audio, full-motion video, text and colorful graphics, this eCourse provides the most cost-effective safety and regulatory compliance training available today. The more...

From Distance Learning College and Training

Risk Management Level 2 Certificate This short course examines the process of risk management, and helps to develop skills allowing students to become more effective managers and understand risk management procedures in the workplace. more...

From Escape Studios Ltd

NUKE for 3d Artists

...on level character asset and scene files typical of a VFX commercial shot. Module Breakdown Images and Workflows Nuke Basics Working with Nodes in Nuke Nuke Viewer and Proxies Lambertian Shader Model Compositing a Character in Nuke Nuke Features Maya Render Layers Creating Render Layers Camera Projections See PDF in related resources section for a full course more...

From trainSEM

Basic SEO Skills 101

Learn the fundamental skills of professional search engine optimisation from an Australian expert who has personally worked on nearly 2000 commercial sites in Australia, India, USA and UK. Although there is a lot of information online, it is often unreliable or out of date. This two-day course covers up-to-date essentials that will enable you to optimise your company's website or those of clients. more...

From Automated Learning Corporation

Lead-Free Soldering: Orientation - On-Line Training

...ors involved in lead-free electronic assembly. Regulatory/commercial forces driving lead-free ?Health hazards Rules, market segments, geography Alloys, trends, composition, terminology Technical and implementation challenges Reliability vs SnPb Components and handling Defects, process indicators Procedure for implementation. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout more...

From D.O.T. Dynamics

Drivers Logs Covers the correct way to achieve completion of Daily Drivers Logs to keep the driver in compliance with the hours of service and keep the wheels moving! The online course is self paced. This program covers all of the necessary information needed to be used to successfully fill out a Commercial Driver log. more...

From Multi-media Access

Drive Safely

...for all workers who drive a motor vehicle for personal or commercial use. Workers learn how to determine the fitness of themselves and their vehicle for safe driving. It teaches how to drive defensively, appreciate the protection of safety belts and air bags, and how to look out for pedestrians and others who share the road with them. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, more...

From National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

The Ins and Outs of Commercial Leases

The Ins and Outs of Commercial Leases more...

Drafting Techniques for Commercial Loan Documentation

Drafting Techniques for Commercial Loan Documentation more...

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage but Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage but Were Afraid to Ask more...

Commercial Real Estate Financing

Commercial Real Estate Financing more...

From eCPD.

Negotiation Skills

We all negotiate all the time, but we may not call it negotiating. How often have you offered to cut the grass if your partner does the shopping? Or, as a child, offered to do your homework on time if you can stay up a bit later? The aim of this course is to show how you can be more influential and persuasive when you negotiate, without resorting to bullying, manipulation or misuse of more...

From PDHengineer. com-Decatur Professional Development, LLC

Continuous Commissioning - Maximizing Building Energy Efficiency and Comfort

..., optimize energy use and identify retrofits for existing commercial and institutional buildings and central plant facilities. Continuous Commissioning focuses on improving overall system control and operations for the building, as it is currently utilized, and on meeting existing facility needs. In this course, the student will learn about Continuous Commissioning basics and benefits. The more...

Insulation Basics

...iew In today's building industry, there are several commercial type buildings that are using building techniques similar to residential construction with respect to materials and installation details for slabs, underground foundation walls, exterior above ground walls, ceilings, attics and roofs. Although the building codes for commercial construction are different than those for more...

Energy Saving Initiatives - Residential and Light Commercial

... buildings that are typical of both residential and light commercial multi-family facilities. The source documents is written around residential type building construction; however the student will learn that some of the basic energy saving principles used in residential construction also apply to light commercial construction being used in retail and multi-family facilities. The student is more...

Building Envelope Airtightness

...commercial buildings can have many negative consequences, including reduced thermal comfort, interference with the proper operation of mechanical ventilation systems, degraded indoor air quality, moisture damage of building envelope components, and increased energy consumption. The objective of the study used for this course was to investigate the impact of envelope airtightness on the energy more...

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters

...commercial HPWH is one of many energy-efficient technologies which have been carried through the R&D stage and brought to market. A heat pump water heater is an effective and efficient way to provide hot water for commercial buildings. The system uses a water heating heat pump to move heat from a cool reservoir such as air and transfer this heat into water. The system employs an evaporator, more...

Energy Star Label for Buildings

... easily assess ? or benchmark ? the energy performance of commercial buildings relative to similar buildings in the United States. Accounting for the most significant drivers of energy intensity, such as weather and building characteristics, buildings whose performance are among the nation's top 25 percent equal to an energy performance score of 75 or greater on a 1 to 100 scale can qualify as more...

Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Title I - Energy Efficiency

...grams, and programs that address the energy efficiency of commercial products. This is the portion of the Title that mandates the change to daylight savings time and puts a renewed interest on energy efficient products. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-six (26) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course more...

An Introduction to Roofing Systems

...llow you to address roofing system issues on all types of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. For engineers and construction professionals who need an introduction to the basic types of roofing systems, this course will tells how to evaluate different systems for specific projects, how to specify and detail roofing systems, and important maintenance considerations. To earn more...

Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks

...sses four high-population, private-sector building types: commercial office, retail, multi-family residential, and light industrial, although many of the concepts presented are also applicable to other building types and/or existing buildings. The main focus of the material is explosive attacks, but the course does also address measures to protect against chemical, biological and radiological more...

Energy Management Mistakes in Industrial and Commercial Facilities

... big three energy consuming sectors within industrial and commercial facilities The impact of instantaneous demand on the size of the infrastructure required to deliver it. How to reduce capital costs through the use of performance contracting How changing a facility's peak loads to a different time of day can impact energy costs Factors to consider when evaluating aging equipment more...

Contract Writing for Engineers

...most all agreements to provide a product or a service for commercial, industrial, or government work will require some type of contract. Thus, it is imperative that you understand the fundamentals of writing contracts - even if you have a huge legal department at your disposal. In this course, you will learn the major elements of a contract. You will also learn how to protect your interests or more...

Low Cost Shore Protection

... commensurate with the value of individual residential or commercial properties. The total cost of implementation will vary with the different alternatives, but in all cases, there should be a suitable (and affordable) range of solutions. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifty (50) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill more...

Geothermal Energy Basics

...ty. Geothermal energy is also used in many industrial and commercial applications, such as agriculture, fish farming, food dehydration, gold processing and milk pasteurizing. Geothermal energy has many advantages over other forms of energy. It is cleaner and more abundant than fossil fuels. In fact, the thermal energy in the uppermost six miles of the Earth's crust amounts to 50,000 times more...

Use of Wood in Buildings and Bridges

...ood was the major structural material for most houses and commercial buildings. Today, many houses and light commercial buildings are constructed using modern wood structural materials, such as roof and floor trusses, plywood and OSB. Also, an increased interest exists for using wood for transportation structures, including bridges. This course is intended to provide the student with an more...

Disinfection Methods for CSO Treatment

...ly discharge a variable mixture of raw sewage, industrial/commercial wastewater, polluted runoff, and scoured materials that build up in the collection system during dry weather periods. These discharges contain a variety of pollutants that may adversely impact the receiving water body, including pathogenic microorganisms, viruses, cysts, and chemical and floatable materials. Following solids more...

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

...tion/cleanup of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial buildings. Additionally, using this knowledge of remediation methods can assist an engineer in the design of HVAC systems by increasing knowledge of how the design, installation and maintainability of the system can help prevent the opportunity for mold to grow in the HVAC system and building. In this course the student with more...

Finite Element Structural Analysis on an Excel Spreadsheet

...problems. This spreadsheet is simplistic in comparison to commercial software and much more limited in capabilities, but is completely adequate for many structural building frame-type problems. Most of the course is about how to use the spreadsheet, with a one-chapter overview of underlying theory. I have used the FE spreadsheet for years and it has been invaluable. It is easy to learn if the more...

ADA Standards for Accessible Design

...n employment, government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunication. Many business facilities were built with features that do not accommodate people with disabilities, including people who use wheelchairs. To improve access, the ADA established both requirements for removing barriers in existing facilities and the ADA Standards for Accessible more...

Introduction to Area Classification

...ed in the design, specification, selection or location of commercial or industrial equipment, including mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and controls and instrumentation. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific more...

A Unique and Understandable Way to Look at Three Phase Circuits

...s easily adapted to the practical world of industrial and commercial electrical systems. The material in this course is presented with numerous diagrams, waveforms, and vectors to help students understand how electrical power works. The material assumes some skill in basic mathematics, trigonometry, vector analysis, and the ability to convert between polar and rectangular co-ordinates. A more...

Power Factor Correction

...s easily adapted to the practical world of industrial and commercial electrical systems, and specifically Power Factor Correction. The material in this course is presented with numerous diagrams, waveforms, and vectors to help students understand how electrical power works and what power factor means. The material assumes some skill in basic mathematics, trigonometry, vector analysis, and the more...

Reliability Fundamentals for Electric Power Engineers

... applied to electric power systems serving industrial and commercial facilities. Because it is not possible to talk about the reliability without looking at the reliability of the electric utility system that supplies these installations, we will also spend some time with the techniques used to assess reliability of larger systems as well. Although the specifics of electric utility system more...

Direct Current Motors and Generators

...commutator. Generators can be very small or quite huge. Commercial DC generators are commonly found in traction applications like subways and trains. Factories that do electrolysis, electroplating and those that produce aluminum, caustic soda, chlorine, and some other industrial materials need large amounts of direct current and use DC generators. An electric motor is very similar to a more...

Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code - Part 2

...ions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part I of this course contains Code-wide changes, definitions, and an analysis of approximately 30 of the most noteworthy revisions in the 2008 NEC. Part II covers an additional 30 important Code changes. Both Part I and Part II can be studied as stand-alone courses. Through the headings at the beginning of more...

Revisions for the 2005 National Electrical Code

...ions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Through the headings at the beginning of each Code change addressed in the course, the reader will readily identify the section affected by the change and the specific subject being discussed. Also, the reader will note whether the change is a revision, an added section, an editorial change for clarity, etc. more...

Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code - Part 1

Storage Batteries Maintenance and Principles Storage Batteries Maintenance and Principles

...nd operation. Although the power supply is available from commercial power supply sources, any malfunction and interruption of the utility power can be detrimental to the critical operations of the facility. Consistent and reliable performance of batteries is thus critical to smooth functioning of modern equipments. In the United States battery replacement is a 17 billion dollar market. more...

Wastewater Treatment Package Plants

... cost-effective and efficient means for domestic and some commercial applications. This course reviews several of the most common types of package plants and includes process descriptions, advantages and disadvantages of each system, general design parameters, performance data, and cost data. This course is based on the USEPA publication ?Package Plants? (EPA 832-F-00-016). To receive more...

Septic Tank Systems for Large Flow Applications

...al cluster systems, restaurants, nursing homes, and other commercial or institutional facilities. There is the potential to overlook important design considerations, which can differ substantially from the typical residential septic system. The course materials review the basis of septic system design and the importance of various factors associated with large flow or commercial more...

Fundamentals of Combustion for Environmental Applications

...ned to completion) are common for solid wastes (domestic, commercial, industrial and medical) and sewage sludge (biosolids), gases (fume incinerators for VOC or odor control), and liquids (a range of thermal oxidizers, incinerators for salt brines etc.) and many hazardous materials. The products of partial oxidation or ?gasification? technologies can be used directly (as a synthesis gas) or more...

Fundamentals of Combustion for Environmental Applications Part 2

HVAC Tips for Green Buildings

...l impact. According to the Department of Energy, in 2005, commercial buildings accounted for 35 percent of total electricity consumption. Roughly 40-50 of the total electricity consumption is accounted for by HVAC systems, followed by lighting systems (20 ). Other loads (pumps, equipment etc.) contribute to the balance of 20- 30 . According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the more...

Cooling Water Problems and Solutions

...lities, refineries, industrial plants and HVAC systems in commercial buildings. The reader must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional more...

HVAC - Equipment and Systems

...verview of various types of heating systems available for commercial and residential applications such as furnaces, boilers and heat pumps. Includes basic selection criteria for heating system and factors considered when designing commercial heating systems ?Central Cooling Sources- Provides an overview of various cooling equipment such as mechanical chillers, absorption chillers, DX units, more...

Introduction to Programming Design for Controllers

...mobiles, measuring instruments, vending machines and also commercial devices such as cell phones, iPods, video games, and appliances. The object of this course is to provide an introduction to programming design with an emphasis on programmable controllers. The course provides an introduction to programming design methodologies that are common to computer programming and programmable logic more...

Plumbing ADA Accessibility Guidelines

...n the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities. This course provides an overview of the plumbing fixture requirements related to these guidelines. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Title III regulations (28 CFR Part 36, revised July 1, 1994) issued by the Department of Justice. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are more...

Pump Suction Characteristics

...using computer calculations may be to automatically use a commercial program to click out the answers without fully understanding all of the implications and variations to a particular problem. Also important is the ability to think through a problem and be able to spot unreasonable answers that sometimes pop out of a computer solution. The "intuition" that experienced engineers seem more...

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Improvements

...commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) system requires balance - air balance that is. Fortunately, there is no "magic" to the relationship between an exhaust hood and its requirement for replacement or makeup air (MUA). The physics are simple: air that exits the building (through exhaust hoods and fans) must be replaced with outside air that enters the building (intentionally or more...

Boiler Types and Applications

...ment. There are many different types and sizes of boilers commercially available that burn a wide variety of fuels. The selection of a boiler is dependent on the characteristics of the available fuel, the specified heating output, the location where it will be installed, the required emissions controls and many other factors. In this course, the student will review Section 2, "Industrial, more...

Advances in Solar Electric Generation Technology

...chnology are discussed, as well as the current and future commercial potential for each type of system. The course text is Chapter 3 from a report entitled Fuel From the Sky: Solar Power's Potential for Western Energy Supply July 2002 NREL/BK-550-32160. NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's premier laboratory for renewable energy & energy efficiency research, development, and more...

Advances in Wind Powered Generation Technology

...igned to introduce the basic design concepts behind large commercial wind powered electric generation systems. The goal of the wind energy industry is to contribute 100 GW of wind electricity to our Nation's energy supplies by 2020. By meeting that goal, wind energy will help secure our Nation's energy future and clean up our environment by displacing about 3 quadrillion BTUs of more...

Fabric Filter Bag Leak Detection

... Fabric filters are used in many applications in both the commercial and industrial sectors. Efficient operation of a fabric filter system depends heavily on proper maintenance and monitoring of the fabric filters. In this course the student will learn about the use of triboelectric monitors as fabric filter bag leak detectors. This course includes fabric filter and monitoring system more...

Geothermal Heat Pumps

... that is gaining wide acceptance for both residential and commercial buildings. Geothermal heat pumps are used for space heating and cooling, as well as water heating. Its great advantage is that it works by concentrating naturally existing heat, rather than by producing heat through combustion of fossil fuels. The technology relies on the fact that the Earth (beneath the surface) remains at a more...

Desiccant Dehumidification Systems for Comfort Conditioning

...atives for conventional air-conditioning equipment in any commercial or residential building. Recent breakthroughs in desiccant materials technology and the creation of new markets by Indoor Air Quality issues make desiccant-based air-conditioning equipment practical for many space-conditioning applications. In this course the student will learn some of the basic benefits that desiccant based more...

Fan Coil Basics - Titus

...s, heating and cooling load calculations will differ from commercial applications. In this course the student will learn some of the basics about fan coil unit design and applications. In addition, the student will learn about some basic principles of heat transfer, psychrometrics and room load calculations that must be understood to properly size and select fan coil units. The student will more...

Ozone Treatment for Cooling Towers

...asing in popularity, and it has good potential for use in commercial building systems. In this course, the student will learn the basics of ozone treatment for cooling towers as a "new technology". Cost benefits of using ozone in treatment of cooling tower water, application considerations, maintenance issues, utility initiatives, performance of cooling towers and laboratory versus more...

Displacement Ventilation and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems

...onal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings meet both outdoor air ventilation and space conditioning requirements using air distribution approaches that provide a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated air with the goal of achieving good air mixing within the occupied space. More recently, advanced ventilation approaches have been proposed, and in some cases more...

Flexible Ducts - Thermaflex

...s, ADC, Fourth Edition and the Thermaflex Residential and Commercial Lines - HVAC Applications, Rev. 11/04. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Proper industry terminology Codes and more...

Duct Sealing with Aerosolized Sealant Particles

... potential by eliminating air leakage from ducts in large commercial buildings is on the order of 10 kWh/m2 per year. The research discussed in this paper is based on two large commercial buildings, using a new technology that simultaneously seals duct leaks and measures effective leakage area of ducts. In this course the student will learn about the importance of duct sealing with respect to more...

Duct Thermal Performance

...eakage or other thermal losses from duct systems in large commercial buildings, California Title 24 has no provisions to credit energy-efficient duct systems in these buildings. The overall goal of the Efficient Distribution Systems (EDS) project within the PIER High Performance Commercial Building Systems Program is to bridge the gaps in current duct thermal performance modeling capabilities, more...

VAV System Design

...Volume (VAV) systems are a popular type of HVAC system in commercial buildings for both energy savings and comfort; however, there are multiple considerations that must be taken into account during design in order to realize these design objectives and avoid pitfalls. In this course the student will learn some of the basic considerations that should be taken into account when considering more...

Fuel of the Future - Hydrogen

...tion, storage, and delivery technologies are currently in commercial use by the chemical and refining industries, existing hydrogen storage and conversion technologies are still too costly for widespread use in energy applications. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of eighteen (18) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill more...

Air-Cooled Lithium Bromide Absorption for CHP Applications

...ible in CHP systems but research is still in progress for commercial applications. In this course the student will learn some of the more recent design approaches of LiBr chillers. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in Guide to Developing Air-Cooled LiBr Absorption for Combined Heat and Power Applications, April 2005 - By Zoog, Feng, Westphalen, U.S. DOE - more...

Energy Conservation

...the factors that influence the energy efficiency of small commercial and residential type buildings. It includes sections on the building envelope and related factors such as infiltration, insulation, and vapor barriers. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) are covered in detail including explanations of the various types of HVAC systems and some of the most promising more...

Filters for Industry

... of air is crucial to the HVAC system performance and the commercial and industrial applications that these systems serve. Filters are widely used in nuclear ventilation, air cleanup, and confinement systems to remove particulate matter from air and gas streams. Air filters are defined as porous structures through which air is passed to separate out entrained particulate matter. The word more...

HVAC - Chilling Systems

...anical chillers are most commonly used in residential and commercial buildings, whereas absorption systems are often an excellent choice for industrial applications, where there is scope of waste heat recovery. This 4-hr course covers the applications of chiller units and is based entirely on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99/20, more...

Air Conditioning Systems

...itioning systems found in residential and small to medium commercial and industrial facilities. This course is entirely based on US Navy manual - Utilitiesman Basic, Volume 2: NAVEDTRA 14279, Chapter 7 - ? Air Conditioning? . The reader must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This more...

HVAC Chilled Water Distribution Schemes

...commercial and industrial systems, chilled water system serves as means to transfer heat from building spaces to the refrigeration system. Initially, when energy costs were low, constant volume and primary-secondary systems provided a stable and simple operation of the chillers and distribution systems. However, as energy costs increased, particularly in the late 1970s, the efficiency of the more...

Kitchen Makeup Air

...commercial kitchen space is having an effective ventilation system. A large portion of kitchen ventilation planning is dedicated to properly exhausting cooking effluent. Appliance layout and the energy input are evaluated, hoods are located and specified, the ductwork size and routing are determined, and exhaust fans are specified to remove the proper volume of air. Unfortunately, much less more...

HVAC Cooling Load Calculations and Principles

...the criterion of thermal comfort, while for industrial or commercial applications the required indoor conditions are fixed by the particular processes being performed or the products being stored. Generally, heating and cooling load calculations involve a systematic and stepwise procedure, which account for all the building energy flows. In practice, a variety of methods ranging from simple more...

Commercial HVAC

...dity and air cleanliness, within the narrow tolerances. Commercial air-conditioning systems may contain a myriad of components, many of which are present in one form or other in a variety of configurations. Also these components may be assembled into systems literally a dozen or a hundred different ways but in practice these can be classified into three broad categories: all-air, all-water, more...

Gear Lubrication

...ed to protect the various types of gears that are used in commercial applications. The course will cover Chapter 9, "Gears" in the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424, "Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids". The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill more...

Coatings - Types and Characteristics

..., the student will study the types and characteristics of commercial coatings. The course will cover Chapter 4, "Coating Types and Characteristics" in the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-3400, "Painting: New Construction and Maintenance". The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH more...

Rigs-to-Reefs Cost Effective Offshore Platform Abandonment

...ld become widely dispersed, far from ideal conditions for commercial fishing and recreational fishing and diving. Offshore platforms create artificial reefs that provide acres of living and feeding habitat for thousands of underwater species and serve as destinations for thousands of divers and fishermen. When platforms become obsolete, they are required by lease agreements to be removed; more...

Introduction to Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico

...ing in the bottom sediments of the ocean that support the commercial fishery.) The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional more...

An Introduction to the Facilities Planning Process Area Development Plans

... planning is an essential step in development of land for commercial, industrial, residential and public agency uses. In this course, you will learn how to prepare one of the key elements in the facilities planning process: Area Development Plans (ADP). You will learn the three phases to go through in preparing an ADP, and the data collection, analysis, evaluation and decision tasks that are more...

Financial Principles of Project Management

... conditions in proposal requests from both government and commercial clients. Winning the contract and delivering the required products and services while making a reasonable profit is becoming more and more difficult in the face of stiffer competition, more demanding clients, and more onerous liability clauses. This course is designed to take some of the mystery out of computing cost, and more...

Hydrogen - Production Delivery Storage and Use

...s. However, there are several technical challenges to the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. This course provides an overview of the current methods and challenges associated with production, delivery, storage, and use of hydrogen as a transportation fuel. Additionally, this course describes the basics of fuel cells ? a device that can convert hydrogen into more...

From The Virtual Training Company

Apple DVD Studio Pro 4

...create everything from DVD dailies, to highly interactive commercial titles in both SD and HD. VTC author, Nathan Haggard, shows how to get the most of the application's sophisticated design tools, templates, and transitions, offering unparalleled creative freedom. High end features and integration with graphic programs allow for unlimited customization. Pre-built templates and artwork allows more...

Adobe Photoshop Advanced Artistry

...ced aspects of Adobe Photoshop as it relates to fine art, commercial art, etc. He teaches users new advanced retouching and tone enhancement techniques. Learn subtle techniques for color correction, as well as more dramatic techniques for creating illusions intended to fool the eye. Learn to manipulate tone and create metal, stone, and porcelain skin textures with ease. Traditional photographic more...

Microsoft Publisher 2002

...publish easily on your desktop printer, at a copy shop or commercial print shop, or directly to the Web. Linda Young is your instructor in this Virtual Training Company tutorial. She will guide you in planning your documents, including set-up, creating your own publications, creating logos, and inserting documents. It all becomes simple as she takes you step by step through using the newsletter more...

From Canadian Centre for Professional Development

Human Resouce Management Certificate

...Negotiating and Starting Right, ADR and Negotiations, ADR Commercial Arbitration, ADR Labor and Employment Arbitration, ADR Mediation, ADR Summary Jury Trial and Mini-Trial, An Effective Approach to Discipline, Building Diverse Teams, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Methods of Discipline, Overview of Cafeteria Plans, The Family and Medical Leave Act, Using ADR to Settle Disputes, Business more...

From Backup Training Corporation

Big Rigs

...is course, you will learn about the costs associated with commercial trucking as well as how to recognize equipment and overweight violations, what to do when you decide to stop a truck, and what the law entitles you to search after the stop has been Big Rigs ( 2-hour course ) It could be said that the trucking industry is the backbone of this country. Every day, thousands of trucks travel more...