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PMP Exam Preparation Project Management Professional Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam with this 4-day boot camp-style course, and learn from the best. Each day offers a concentrated review of topics you will need to know for the exam, and covers all of the exam objectives. Testing your knowledge and understanding of the global project management standards established by the Project Management Institute, the  more...

CPSM Exam Prep for Exam 3 - Leadership in Supply Management This 1-day course prepares participants for success on Exam #3 of the Certified Professional In Supply Management offered by the Institute for Supply Management. This course covers leadership, risk and compliance, and strategic sourcing. These topics are covered in-depth and are critical to making supply chain management a strategic part of any organizationa ™s business operations.  more...

Supervisory Skills Workshop ...nd team leaders the opportunity to learn and practice the critical behaviors, skill and techniques needed to be effective in their role. The workshop can be run at your location and customized for your business needs and goals. Topics include setting performance expectations and objectives, motivating to improve performance, delegating effectively, observing performance to prepare to coach,  more...

Telephone Etiquette Training The way your staff handles phone calls is critical to your company's success. How well your personnel entertains the call may help close a sale or offend a customer if not done well. This seminar-workshop on telephone communication skills will provide the proper training so that your staff will know what to say and how to say it positively to your valued callers.  more...

Project Management in Action Managing World Bank Projects ...Describe the effort that they will make to enhance the a critical facultya ™ of their team Demonstrate their awareness of the value of team cohesiveness and team solidarity, and the dangers of over-cohesiveness. Groups and Aggregations: Points of Distinction The type and permanence of the leadership of a team When does a situational leader emerge How does the team attempts to  more...

Evaluating the Performance of Industrial Investments ...duct innovation and leadership - Primary Cost Drivers - Critical Success Factors - Corporate Performance Measurement - Integrating Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Performance Measurement - Intellectual Capital Measurement - Measuring the Effectiveness of Financial Shared Services Centres and Outsourcing 2.) Industrial Environmental Performance Metrics (Matrices) - Understanding  more...

Human Resource Management HRM in the Oil and Gas Industry ...raising workers in dangerous operations - The place of critical incidents in appraisal of oil and gas field workers - Supporting managers and supervisors in establishing and managing appraisal schemes, in volatile environments - Difference between Tacit and Explicit Knowledge - Training - The strategic significance of human resource management within the oil and gas industry.  more...

Telecommunication Systems ...r Local Telephone Service Throughout the U. S. - The Critical Nature of Facilities - Factors Leading to Passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Wireless Services for Local Exchange Service-Spectrum Auctions - The Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Universal Service Fund-Affordability and Availability - Post Telecommunications Act of 1996 Developments -  more...

Tourism and International Relations ...rnational contexts; - Have a sound understanding and a critical awareness of contemporary tourism issues; - Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively and make sound judgements; - Demonstrate self direction and originality in solving problems; - Act autonomously and professionally in planning and implementing strategies; - Fully develop the qualities and  more...

Tourism and International Relations Modules 2 and 4 ...rnational contexts; - Have a sound understanding and a critical awareness of contemporary tourism issues; - Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively and make sound judgements; - Demonstrate self direction and originality in solving problems; - Act autonomously and professionally in planning and implementing strategies; - Fully develop the qualities and  more...

Tourism and International Relations - Module 4 ...rnational contexts; - Have a sound understanding and a critical awareness of contemporary tourism issues; - Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively and make sound judgements; - Demonstrate self direction and originality in solving problems; - Act autonomously and professionally in planning and implementing strategies; - Fully develop the qualities and  more...

Human ResourceTraining and Development Management ...ty to formulate a comprehensive motivation strategy. a Critically appraise existing motivation strategy within their organisations, identifying and addressing gaps. a Formulate a workable motivation strategy. a Follows the common trends in the popular motivation theories. a Demonstrate their appreciation of the need for a variance in intrinsic and extrinsic values if motivation. a  more...

Managing Individuals and Groups in an Organisation The details of the modules: 1.) Team Dynamics: Empowering High Performance Groups OBJECTIVES: - Be aware that teams cannot perform effectively unless they understand team dynamics; - Demonstrate their understanding of the their role in the management of teams in organisation; - Exhibit a good knowledge of the finer-points of team-decision-making; - Demonstrate that their inter-personal  more...

Managing Individual Performance ...- Ranking - Paired comparison - Self appraisal - Critical incident - Management by objectives (mbo) - 360 degree appraisal - The appraisal setting 3.) Reward Management: Developing an effective and equitable career structure OBJECTIVES: - Define reward in an employee relation context - Suggest the importance of reward management in organisation - Explain the  more...

Vibration Analysis 1 - Double Credits ...tions Flexible Shaft Vibrations Mode Shapes and Critical Speeds of General Motor Bearing Systems Module 7 Deconstructing Bearings Journal and Thrust Bearings Types of Fluid Film Bearings Selection of Bearing Type Selection of Bearing Dimensions Self-acting Thrust Bearings Design Data for Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearings Calculated Thrust Bearing  more...

Training Needs Analysis Determining Training Needs ...sion Plan g) Human Resource Audit h) Critical Incident Reports i) Individual Performance Appraisal Reports j) Personnel Deployment Charts k) Business Plans l) Strategic Plans m) Job Evaluation or Job Tasks and Role Analysis n) Client or Customer Feedback. - Throughput Accounting a) Throughput Accounting: An  more...

Training Expenditure or Investment Training Needs Analysis Costing Budgeting For Accelerated Rate of Return ...uccession Plan g) Human Resource Audit h) Critical Incident Reports i) Individual Performance Appraisal Reports j) Personnel Deployment Charts k) Business Plans l) Strategic Plans m) Job Evaluation or Job Tasks and Role Analysis n) Client or Customer Feedback. - Throughput Accounting a) Throughput Accounting: An  more...

Team Dynamics Team Leadership ...Describe the effort that they will make to enhance the a critical facultya ™ of their team - Demonstrate their awareness of the value of team cohesiveness and team solidarity, and the dangers of over-cohesiveness. 2. Course Contents, Concepts and Issues - Groups and Aggregations: Points of Distinction - The type and permanence of the leadership of a team - When does a  more...

Strategic Management and Project Management ...ity to formulate a comprehensive motivation strategy - Critically appraise existing motivation strategy within their organisations, identifying and addressing gaps - Formulate a workable motivation strategy - Follows the common trends in the popular motivation theories. - Demonstrate their appreciation of the need for a variance in intrinsic and extrinsic values if motivation. -  more...

Personnel and Occupational Test Questionnaire Design and Results Analysis ...sed Test That Is Suitable For Skilled Personnel - Give A Critical Evaluation Of One Type Of Standardised Test That Is Thought To Be Suitable For Semi-Skilled Personnel Providing Suitable Rationale - Establish The Principles Of Multiple-Choice Questions Design - Create Multiple-Choice Stems That Are Suitable For Particular Tests - Create Multiple-Choice Alternatives To At Least 50%  more...

Modern Quality Systems and ISO 9000 ...rate an understanding of the ISO 14050-Glossary - Make a critical assessment of ISO 14060-Guide for the Inclusion of Environmental Aspects in Product Standards - Name the general ISO 14000 Standards - Relate the ISO/ IEC Guide 66: 1999-General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/ registration of environmental management systems (EMS) to their current organisational  more...

Comprehensive Project Management ...ity to formulate a comprehensive motivation strategy - Critically appraise existing motivation strategy within their organisations, identifying and addressing gaps - Formulate a workable motivation strategy - Follows the common trends in the popular motivation theories. - Demonstrate their appreciation of the need for a variance in intrinsic and extrinsic values if motivation. -  more...

MSc Human Resource Training and Development Management ...ty to formulate a comprehensive motivation strategy. - Critically appraise existing motivation strategy within their organisations, identifying and addressing gaps. - Formulate a workable motivation strategy. - Follows the common trends in the popular motivation theories. - Demonstrate their appreciation of the need for a variance in intrinsic and extrinsic values if motivation.  more...

HPHT WELL ENGINEERING 19 23 March 2012 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Training Course Overview Conventional HPHT (High Pressure - High Temperature) conditions (>10, 000 psi and 300 F) are becoming routine drilling targets in many basins worldwide, as exploration and production examine deeper and hotter objectives. This course will equip participants with knowledge and skills of HPHT well engineering and the components required for well planning and issues  more...

Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures for Oil Gas Professionals Engineers 19 20 January 2012 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia ...the failure to adhere to them. The SOP writing process is critical to successful implementation of SOPs. As Oil & Gas companies search for ever more ways to improve performance, increase efficiency and control costs, we need not only a best practicea to achieve maximum performance but also a common practicea to standardize best practice throughout the company. This can only be  more...

WELL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT 23 - 25 MAY 2011 ...nd gas industry. When to take action with a well is a critical decision, both from a safety and economic perspective. A consistent approach to decision-making provides certainty within the organisation, focusing effort, and spending wisely. The decision-making steps will be set out to ensure all critical aspects are captured consistently. Risk analysis approaches used by different  more...

2nd Run in Asia WELL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT 26 - 28 April 2011 Kuala Lumpur ...nd gas industry. When to take action with a well is a critical decision, both from a safety and economic perspective. A consistent approach to decision-making provides certainty within the organisation, focusing effort, and spending wisely. The decision-making steps will be set out to ensure all critical aspects are captured consistently. Risk analysis approaches used by different  more...

Advanced Turnaround Shutdown Outage Management 26 28 April 2011 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia ...eady have a basic knowledge of Turnarounds. Master the critical skills in managing a world-class plant Turnaround project by acquiring the following: a A reprise of basic plant Turnaround a just like a refresher course a The ability to fine tune the approach to Turnarounds a A fundamental understanding of excellent Turnaround Team design a Strategies for ensuring your  more...

WRITING EFFECTIVE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES SOP FOR OIL GAS PROFESSIONALS ENGINEERS ...the failure to adhere to them. The SOP writing process is critical to successful implementation of SOPs. As Oil & Gas companies search for ever more ways to improve performance, increase efficiency and control costs, we need not only a best practicea to achieve maximum performance but also a common practicea to standardize best practice throughout the company. This can only be  more...

4th run in Asia EFFECTIVE PLANT TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT 13th December 2010 - 15th December 2010 Turnarounds are complex projects that have a substantial impact on business performance. It is imperative that Turnarounds are effectively planned and executed, especially in continuous process industries such as Oil, Gas and Chemicals. Turnarounds are more than merely technical events carried out by the maintenance function. They are an integral part of any companya ™s business strategy  more...

Intro To Programming This course introduces you to general principles underlying the practice of object-oriented programming. The concepts and principles in this course are presented in a generic manner, and as such are intended to prepare the student for programming in virtually any object-oriented programming language. Learn how to identify and write basic programs using programming constructs, such as variables,  more...

Macromedia Flash A-Z ... large complex Timelines, and create frame labels to mark critical points in your Timeline. Add advanced playback controls and interactive elements to a Flash movie (including remote rollovers and expanding menus), and create preloaders to ensure smooth playback of larger movie files over slow connections. Import sounds into a project, work with sound properties, and edit sounds. Test a  more...

Access Level 1 ...xperience with relational databases. The topics cover the critical skills you need to get started creating databases in Access and working with the data by using tables, queries, forms, and reports. You will practice the critical skills necessary to create a database and enter, find, edit, and report on the data it contains. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:  more...

MS Project Level 1 ...in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. You will create a project plan file containing tasks, organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project in order to implement  more...

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

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

Fair Labor Standards Act Benefits strong Are you tangled in a web of confusing wage and hour laws? /strong Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high, especially in Georgia. Penalties on even small errors can be extremely costly for your business. Register today and get the information you need to stay current on the latest rules and regulations and  more...

Election Law ...nce and First Amendment issues. Find out exactly what the critical issues are and gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting-edge of your field. Benefits for You - Navigate the rules for campaign finance - including the impact of Citizens United - Look ahead at potential changes regarding  more...

Financial Statement Analysis: Interpret Financial Results for Better Management, Investment and Credit Decisions ...for comparative statement data. You will learn to uncover critical information by reading between the lines of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. The financial statements of a company tell a story - learn how to uncover that story. Benefits for You - Improve overall financial results by monitoring the most critical performance indicators - Achieve your goals by  more...

Unclaimed Property Reporting ...nd locations. Compliance is a hot topic - therefore, it's critical for your company's financial well-being to make sure you're in full compliance with state unclaimed property laws. Attend this seminar and get an extensive overview of all aspects of unclaimed property. Don't miss this timely opportunity to learn about the obligations and current issues companies are facing. Benefits for You -  more...

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You will gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on working with the provincial nominee program. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting-edge of your field. Benefits for You - Strategies for navigating  more...

Litigation Skills for Legal Professionals ...civil litigation, paralegals and legal assistants perform critical functions related to the maintenance and organization of the case, especially relating to discovery issues. The importance of a properly educated and trained paralegal or legal assistant increases as the complexity and magnitude of a case increases. You'll benefit from this seminar by learning about a case from intake to trial.  more...

Recent Trends Involving the Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure ...nd how the interaction of state and federal laws in these critical areas impact your work and practice. Benefits for You - Find out what you need to know about reasonable suspicion and probable cause - Make sense of exceptions to the warrant requirement - Stay up-to-date on how courts analyze the Fourth Amendment - Understand the role of technology and when a warrant is required This seminar  more...

What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad .... Our experienced faculty members will provide you with critical insight into the often turbulent construction process, including issues surrounding termination, liens and bond claims. Whether you are starting your first construction project or have years of experience under your belt, this seminar is a must. Benefits for You - Skillfully maneuver through lien and bond claim procedures -  more...

Minimizing and Managing Risks and Disputes in Construction ... very experienced, this seminar will provide you with the critical information and updates you need to succeed on your next project, such as how to navigate the various project delivery system options and handle change orders. To ensure your future projects are completed on time and within budget, you simply can't afford to miss this seminar. Benefits for You - Understand the nuts and bolts of  more...

Exploring the International Financial Reporting Standards ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how best to handle them. You will gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way in your IFRS conversion. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting-edge of your field. Benefits for You - Explore the key differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP - Learn the  more...

False Claims Litigation ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You will gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on state and municipal statutes. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting-edge of your field. Benefits for You - Determine who qualifies as the 'first to  more...

Proactive Project Management ...ation, proactive management of each phase of a project is critical to success in the workplace. Crisis management is too often a way of life today. The a Proactive Project Managementa program is designed to enable participants to identify critical issues associated with project-management stages, understand how to use appropriate tools in managing a project, and learn and practice a  more...

Understanding Land Records ...critical to your success! /strong Attend this seminar and get the practical information to better understand the process of researching and evaluating land records. Our expert speakers will help you understand how to identify real property interests and sources of land information, explain how property interests are created and transferred, and discuss title search procedures. Register today  more...

Collection Law: The Good, the Bad and the Profitable ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on what to do when you get a notice of bankruptcy. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting-edge of your field. Benefits for You - Develop a successful  more...

Premises Liability and Negligent Security ...iability, including negligent security cases - Understand critical insurance issues that concern negligent security cases - Recognize and apply common law and statutory duties under Florida law to the facts of your premise liability claims - Stay up-to-date on case law in this dynamic and controversial area of the law This seminar is designed for attorneys, paralegals and other legal staff,  more...

Loan Workout and Collateral Liquidation ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You: - Understand the role of the receiver - Make informed decisions when dealing with bankruptcy -  more...

Medical Records Law ...ng legal battles. Attend this practical seminar and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure and documentation requirements you face every day. Sign up now - don't miss this opportunity to get up to date on the latest regulations and compliance strategies from the foremost experts in your area. Benefits for You - Reduce your legal risks by confidently responding to requests  more...

Form 990 ...critical issues every nonprofit leader needs to know! /strong Walk through the revised Form 990 and get the expert knowledge you need to file correctly. Exempt organizations' tax forms have become more important as they're scrutinized by the IRS, Congress, the media, competitors, disgruntled employees and others. Attend this seminar and make sure you're presenting your filings correctly. You  more...

Wetland Regulation ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including the latest on local government methods of wetland protection. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You - Find out how  more...

Everything a Construction Player Should Know About Insurance ... track from the start. /strong Liability insurance is a critical component of risk management for every owner, general contractor or subcontractor today. Attend this seminar and learn the basics of liability insurance, including covered risks. You'll get up to speed on cutting-edge issues facing the parties and acquire tools for dealing with difficult contractors and insurance companies as  more...

Managing Absenteeism ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on terminating employees for absenteeism. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals how to navigate the complex and changing issues surrounding absenteeism  more...

Legal Hot Topics and Current Issues in the Construction Industry ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You - Ease your worries concerning recent changes in employment laws - Minimize heavy losses by understanding key insurance and indemnification issues - Revamp your approach to contracting  more...

Subdividing Real Property: Legal, Practical and Technical Issues ...equirements. Sign up for this must-attend seminar and get critical updates and practical pointers on avoiding the legal pitfalls inherent in the subdivision process. Benefits for You - Hear both the developer and government perspectives on subdividing real property - Properly negotiate exactions and impact fees - Comply with various legal requirements for subdivided lots - Adhere to  more...

What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad ...d. Our experienced faculty members will provide you with critical insight into the often turbulent construction process, including issues surrounding overruns, dispute resolution and tenders. Whether you are starting your first construction project or have years of experience under your belt, this seminar is a must. Benefits for You - Find out how projects go bad - and how to prevent this  more...

Fully Funded vs. Self-Funded Health Benefits: Which Option Is Best for Your Organization? ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including ERISA and pre-emption issues. Enhance your benefit plans and protect your company's bottom line by registering today! Benefits for You - Learn how to use different accounts to meet  more...

Real Estate Law From A to Z ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on resolving problems at or prior to closing. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You - Efficiently solve survey and  more...

Auto Claims and Trials: Winning, Defending and Understanding Coverage ...ou accepting too little? Attend this seminar and get the critical updates you need to effectively handle your cases - including how to handle challenging uninsured and underinsured motorist issues. Whether you practice automobile litigation daily or simply wish to better understand auto litigation for your paralegal or insurance practice, this is one crash course you can't afford to miss.  more...

Coastal Engineering and Land Use Issues ...ing yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on defending challenges to your project and dealing with permit denials. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You - Avoid  more...

Strategies to Reduce Medicare Billing Errors ...ical practices makes staying on top of claim denials more critical than ever before. Medicare is typically one of the largest payers for most practices, and understanding the importance of managing and reducing or eliminating these denials is crucial to any medical practice. Denial management is one of the most often overlooked aspects of the Revenue Cycle which can be very costly for medical  more...

Fundamentals of Acquisition Transactions ...ing yourself and your company find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on due diligence. Don t wait register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You Hear about lessons learned from the market meltdown  more...

Understanding Land and Title Surveys ...ing yourself and your company find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on obtaining record information and locating visible evidence. Don t wait register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You Find out what  more...

Profitable Strategies for Distressed Real Estate Investment Properties ...cting yourself and your company find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on finding privately held mortgages. Don t wait register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You Learn how you can purchase real estate  more...

Buying and Selling a Business and Business Valuations ...cting yourself and your company find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You ll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on due diligence. Don t wait register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field. Benefits for You Navigate the buying or selling process with ease  more...

Launch into PM - Completely Updated for PMBOK Version 4 ...gement training designed to provide participants with the critical aspects of the project management discipline while preparing them for Project Management Professional (PMP ®) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) certification. As a result, participants receive both practical, hands on training on how to make projects succeed AND exposure to essential PMBOK concepts  more...

Design and Implementation of the Next Generation PMO The Challenge You want to take action to make your projects more routinely successful, and you understand that a Project Management Office (PMO) may be just what you need. But PMO implementation seems to be a risky business. They have a reputation for either working very very well, or ending in a very bad way. You're not sure you want to take the risk. Is there anything you can do to ensure that  more...

Fast Track to Java 5 - Java 6 and OO Development Using Rational Application Developer (RAD) ...gramming languages used today, and its correct usage is a critical part of many systems being written now. The basics of the language are relatively easy, but the challenge lies in learning how to use it well. This is especially true regarding the Object-Oriented nature of Java, which for many developers is a new way of approaching system design and construction. In addition to teaching you  more...

Gentle Java and OO Development Using Rational Application Developer (RAD) ...gramming languages used today, and its correct usage is a critical part of many systems being written now. The basics of the language are relatively easy, but the challenge lies in learning how to use it well. This is especially true regarding the Object-Oriented nature of Java, which for many developers is a new way of approaching system design and construction. This course covers the core  more...

Fast Track to Java 5 Java 6 and OO Development ...gramming languages used today, and its correct usage is a critical part of many systems being written now. The basics of the language are relatively easy, but the challenge lies in learning how to use it well. This is especially true regarding the Object-Oriented nature of Java, which for many developers is a new way of approaching system design and construction. In addition to teaching you  more...

Essential Agile Principles Practices This highly-interactive 2-day course is for individuals and teams who want to explore, adopt, or improve an Agile development methodology. You will discover how to work together, as a team, to deliver the highest value early and often, while maintaining a very high standard of quality. Designed for everyone involved in (and around) a development team, this course has the ability to adapt to a  more...

Essential Test-Driven Development A 3-day course for developers, providing hands-on experience with the techniques of Test-Driven Development (TDD). This course is designed for experienced developers who are comfortable with their programming language and the basics of object-oriented design. Attendees learn the techniques of test-first, refactoring, mock objects, and others. They learn how these techniques provide and maintain a  more...

Intro to Java and OO Development ...gramming languages used today, and its correct usage is a critical part of many systems being written now. The basics of the language are relatively easy, but the challenge lies in learning how to use it well. This is especially true regarding the Object-Oriented nature of Java, which for many developers is a new way of approaching system design and construction. This course covers the core  more...

Interviewing and Hiring ...critical tasks in any organization. The basis of effective interviewing is asking the right questions. Leta ™s face it. If you ask candidates hypothetical questions you will get hypothetical answers. In this program you will learn the art of interviewing systematically so that you are getting the information that is most critical for job performance. Identify competencies associated with  more...

Introduction to Solution and Software Architecture ...he larger solution architecture. This course provides the critical linkage between Enterprise, Solution, and Software Architectures. Throughout the three days, the course content is reinforced through hands-on exercises, group discussion, and case study examination. Students will leave with a balanced understanding of the leading Solution and Software Architecture approaches in the  more...

COMPLETE JAVA This course is designed to teach you the syntax and core APIs of the Java programming language while also coaching you on the conventions and practical techniques necessary to code Java professionally. The class begins by describing the core syntax of the Java language while also exposing students to object-oriented programming concepts. After establishing this essential foundation, the class then  more...

ITIL CAPABILITY COURSE RELEASE CONTROL AND VALIDATION RCV ...TIL RCV - Release, Control and Validation - processes are critical in enabling IT organizations to smoothly transition new and changed services into production, helping to ensure stability for IT and the Business. This RCV course provides the best practice knowledge required to build, test and deploy successful IT services. Embedded into the course is our unique virtualization, Living the  more...

J2EE Architecture and Patterns using Eclipse and JBoss(java) J2EE is a collection of technologies specifically meant to aid development of enterprise class software applications. This course will help architects and senior developers devise a plan that other developers in the team can follow to develop robust, high performance, easy to maintain and secure applications. The material in this class covers the most critical areas of a mission critical  more...

Reaching Your Strategic Goals Getting the Most out of Projects ...ion of the right projects and their successful outcome is critical to business success. But how can this be accomplished on a regular basis? The Solution Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is the set of processes that underlies the selection and oversight of your organization's projects. It is a primary determinant of how much value you receive for each project dollar. The Project  more...

Notes 6 - Mail and Calendars Welcome to Notes 6: Mail and Calendars. This course is for the new user of Notes 6 and assumes no experience with Notes or any other email application. The topics covered are the critical skills you need to get started sending and responding to email in Notes, as well as maintaining your calendar and scheduling meetings. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software  more...

Notes 6 Databases (e-mail groupware) Welcome to Notes 6: Databases . This course was designed for individuals who will use Notes databases on the job to share information stored in a central location, and who may or may not use Notes as their email package. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to open existing databases and to create, modify, delete, search for, and organize documents within those databases.  more...

Access 2002 (XP) - Level 1 This course is for the new user of Access and assumes no experience with relational databases. The topics cover the critical skills you need to get started creating databases in Access and working with the data by using tables, queries, forms, and reports. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

CISSP ...rds, ethics and certification of IS professionals becomes critical to ensuring that higher standards for security are achieved. Training for the CISSP exam covers all ten domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. This course should be attended by network and firewall administrators, information security officers, and anyone interested in understanding the principles, best practices, and core  more...

MS Project 98 Managing A Project ( Win95) ...rse and be familiar with such terms as Gantt Chart, task, critical path, and resource. Students should also be familiar with the Microsoft Project 98 environment. Project management is a complex field that can involve subjective decision making. There is not one way to teach project management, and our courseware is not designed to teach all techniques nor to cover every aspect of project  more...

Microsoft Project 2000 - Level 1 Students will probably get the most out of this course if they want to learn how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to assist them with project management. Students should have some project management experience and be familiar with terms such as Gantt Chart, task, critical path, and resource. Students should also be familiar with terms such as computer memory, data files, and program files. No  more...

Oracle Database 11g- Advanced PL SQL Programming & Tuning This Oracle 11g courseware training guide book will give attention to three fundamental pillars of effective implementation of PL/ SQL applications. The PL/ SQL programming language is at the core of most Oracle database applications. First, we will explore the advanced features of the language which allow powerful and effective database applications to be built. Next, we will discuss performance  more...

WebLogic Server 8.1 Performance Tuning ...vironments. Properly re-factoring applications has proven critical to improve performances in most cases. This training will also emphasize whenever possible on the differences with WebLogic 9, and on the evolution of several critical J2EE technologies and how they will change the landscape of J2EE applications (EJB 3. 0, SOA, etc). You can get a complete list of other weblogic classes at  more...

Oracle8i PL-SQL Programming This class is for those entering the world of Oracle application development either having previous Oracle or other relational database experience. You will learn the critical aspects of Oracle development including cursors, stored procedures and functions, triggers, error handling and tuning basics. Hands-on workshops constitute approximately 50% of the class. You can get a complete list of  more...

Oracle8i Differences for Developers This course will prepare application developers to take advantage of new features in Oracle's flagship server product, Oracle8i (version 8. 1. 5 and above). Through lecture and extensive hands-on workshops, you will learn how to critical new features regarding PL/ SQL, Java, OO support, partitioning, materialized views, query enhancements, security enhancements and more. You can get a complete  more...

Introduction to Oracle8i for Sybase Developers ...leverage your existing Sybase skills to rapidly learn the critical aspects of Oracle development including working with SQL*Plus, writing PL/ SQL programs, creating stored procedures, calling Oracle Supplied Packages, creating Java procedures and creating triggers. Differences between Oracle and Sybase are noted throughout. Hands-on workshops constitute approximately 50% of the class. An  more...

Introduction to Oracle8i for Developers This class is the starting point for all developers entering the world of Oracle application development. You will learn the critical aspects of Oracle development including SQL, SQL*PLUS, stored procedures, and triggers. Hands-on workshops constitute approximately 50% of the class. Overviews of relational concepts and Oracle architecture are also provided. You can get a complete list of  more...

Oracle8i New Features Overview ...le server, Oracle8. 1. x. This seminar will teach you the critical new features in 8i such as embedded Java, temporary tables and more. Considering the convergence of Oracle, Java and other object technologies (e. g. CORBA) and the complications this can introduce into the learning curve, this class will also help the student understand what additional training paths may be required. You can  more...

J2EE Architecture and Patterns using Eclipse and JBoss J2EE is a collection of technologies specifically meant to aid development of enterprise class software applications. This course will help architects and senior developers devise a plan that other developers in the team can follow to develop robust, high performance, easy to maintain and secure applications. The material in this class covers the most critical areas of a mission critical  more...

Introduction to Oracle9i for Sybase Developers ...leverage your existing Sybase skills to rapidly learn the critical aspects of Oracle development including working with SQL*Plus, writing PL/ SQL programs, creating stored procedures, calling Oracle Supplied Packages, creating Java procedures and creating triggers. Differences between Oracle and Sybase are noted throughout. Hands-on workshops constitute approximately 50% of the class. An  more...

Oracle9i Advanced PLSQL Programming ...g or supporting complex enterprise systems and provides a critical continuation of learning for the PL/ SQL developer. This course is the next step for persons who have knowledge of PL/ SQL basics. You will learn how to build systems that incorporate many new 9i features such as ANSI CASE statement, extracting DDL with DBMS_METADATA and using datetime data to support time zone data. We will  more...

Oracle9i PL-SQL Programming This class is for those entering the world of Oracle application development either having previous Oracle or other relational database experience. You will learn the critical aspects of Oracle development including cursors, stored procedures and functions, triggers, error handling and tuning basics. You can get a complete list of other Oracle classes at  more...

Introduction to Oracle9i for Developers class is the starting point for all developers entering the world of Oracle application development. You will learn the critical aspects of Oracle development including SQL, SQL*PLUS, stored procedures, and triggers. Hands-on workshops constitute approximately 50% of the class. Overviews of relational concepts and Oracle architecture are also provided. You can get a complete list of other Oracle  more...

Notes 6.5- Mail and Calendars Welcome to Notes 6. 5: Mail and Calendars. This course is for the new user of Notes 6. 5 and assumes no experience with Notes or any other email application. The topics covered are the critical skills you need to get started sending and responding to email in Notes, as well as maintaining your Calendar and scheduling meetings. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software  more...

Lotus Notes 6.5- Databases Welcome to Notes 6. 5: Databases. This course was designed for individuals who will use Notes databases on the job to share information stored in a central location, and who may or may not use Notes as their email package. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to open existing databases and to create, modify, delete, search for, and organize documents within those  more...

Notes 7- Mail and Calendars This course is for the new user of Notes 7 and assumes no experience with Notes or any other email application. The topics covered are the critical skills you need to create, send, and respond to email in Notes, maintain a list of contacts, as well as schedule appointments and meetings. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

GroupWise 7.0-Level 1 This course is for the new user of GroupWise 7. 0 and assumes no experience with Lotus Notes or any other email application. The topics covered are the critical skills you need to create, send and respond to email in GroupWise, maintain a list of contacts and schedule appointments and meetings. You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software classes at  more...

Security 5- Security Fundamentals v1.0 Any computer user needs to know how to protect information assets and securely connect to another system over a network. Security5 certification utilizes the working knowledge a computer user possesses to achieve better efficiency in using computing resources. The certification is targeted towards today? s knowledge workers who use computing resources in their daily activities. It educates them on  more...

EC Council Security Analyst (ECSA) Any computer user needs to know how to protect information assets and securely connect to another system over a network. Security5 certification utilizes the working knowledge a computer user possesses to achieve better efficiency in using computing resources. The certification is targeted towards today? s knowledge workers who use computing resources in their daily activities. It educates them on  more...

ESTIMATING AND RISK MANAGEMENT ...st practices estimation and risk management techniques is critical if one expects to deliver projects on time and within budget. This workshop not only helps students become more proficient at estimating the parameters of a projecta ™s time, cost and performance, but demonstrates the most effective methods of identifying and quantifying risks as well. PDUs = 16. You can get a complete  more...

Creative Problem Solving ...ic thinking for effective problem solving, and to develop critical thinking skills. Creative problem solving is a valuable skill for today's fast-changing world. The concept of "innovation" and how it relates to the bottom line will also be emphasized. An innovative mindset not only identifies and evaluates great ideas for the marketplace; it also focuses on solving customer problems. You  more...

Microsoft Project 2002 Level 1 Welcome to Microsoft Project 2002 Level 1. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Project 2002 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. You can get a complete list of  more...

Advanced Rational Functional Tester v7.0 ...ecture, students will complete lab exercises to reinforce critical tool and language concepts, and gain hands-on experience guided by an expert instructor. This course is designed for anyone already familiar with both Functional Tester and Java programming and wants exposure to advanced techniques with the tool as applied to functional GUI testing. You can get a complete list of other  more...

Adobe Contribute CS3 ...ntly be updating it with information, and therefore it is critical that you assign appropriate privileges to users to maintain site integrity. You may also need to connect with and use a publishing server. In this course, you will learn how to administer a website by using Adobe Contribute CS3 and also connect with and use the Contribute Publishing Server. You can get a complete list of other  more...

Macromedia Flash 8-Level 1 A website can be made to look more inviting with interactive graphics and animations. The tools present in Macromedia Flash 8 help one to create and manipulate a wide variety of objects ranging from a simple graphic design to a complex animation sequence. This course is meant for students who have no exposure to the features and functions of Flash 8. The topics covered provide the critical skills  more...

IBM Lotus Notes 8 Mail and Calendars The IBM? Lotus Notes? 8: Mail and Calendars course is for a new user of Notes 8 and assumes no experience with Notes or any other email application. The topics covered are the critical skills you need to create, send, and respond to email in Notes, maintain a list of contacts, as well as schedule appointments and meetings You can get a complete list of other Desktop Application Software  more...

Strategic Infrastructure Security This course is the official courseware for the Security Certified Program SC0-471 certification exam. The Strategic Infrastructure Security (SIS) course is designed to follow the hands-on skills utilized in the Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) course. The SIS course continues with hardening of strategic elements of your infrastructure, such as your Windows and Linux servers, and goes into detail  more...

First-Time Manager Being promoted is great news! However, it presents major challenges to people being recognized for their expertise and technical know-how. Management is a completely different skill set than any job leading up to the position of manager. Learn the necessary skills to thrive in this transition. This course covers effective delegation, coaching employees, strategic planning, developing trust, and  more...

Creative Problem Solving ...ic thinking for effective problem solving, and to develop critical thinking skills. Creative problem solving is a valuable skill for today's fast-changing world. The concept of "innovation" and how it relates to the bottom line will also be emphasized. An innovative mindset not only identifies and evaluates great ideas for the marketplace; it also focuses on solving customer problems. You  more...

Enterprise Architecture Governance Enterprise Architecture (EA) offers a compelling solution to aligning business processes, information architecture, and organizational structure with strategic enterprise goals. In the absence of governance, however, the potential of EA can be quickly overrun by the associated implementation costs. Additionally, there is a high risk of interrupting mission-critical systems and processes while  more...

Microsoft Project 2003- Level 1 Welcome to Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. You can get  more...

Bringing Business Solutions to Life Bringing Business Solutions to Life focuses on the following key themes of the implementation process from a business analyst perspective: what to implement, how to implement and the process of implementing the solution. a What to implementa includes verifying the business case, scope and requirements, and selecting a technical design. The a how to implement the solutiona covers managing  more...

Survival Skills for Analysts This comprehensive workshop helps business analysts complement their practical systems thinking with a thorough understanding of effective people skills. A few of the many important topics covered in Survival Skills for Analysts include understanding team dynamics and resolving interpersonal conflicts; improving communication skills; planning and managing meetings more effectively and achieving  more...

PROGRAMMING IN MICROSOFT ACCESS ...critical aspects of application development using Microsoft Access. Youa ™ll dig deeper into forms, tables, queries, and reports, and explore modules as you learn to use Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Level 2 teaches you both how to design effective database applications, including database normalization and relationships, rules, and indexes; and how to work with VBA to manipulate  more...