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Foundations for Business Execution ... do things stay the same in business, even when change is critical to an organization's success? The answer lies in the art of business execution.Business execution is about achieving results. It's about turning ideas into actions and dreams into reality. It's not a process or a formula, but a state of being that will permeate and transform your entire organization. This course will provide you  more...

Creating a Business Execution Culture ...xecution culture in your company. One lesson explores the critical role leaders play in creating an execution culture. You'll learn about ways to turn your visions and ideas into actions. Do you have the right team in place to execute your ideas? You'll learn about assessing talent in both your existing team members and in potential new hires. Will the same team still be right one year from  more...

Leading Business Execution ...ted? Why do things stay the same, even when the change is critical to your team? This course provides you with techniques and strategies for executing business strategy, and more importantly, ideas on how to cultivate a culture that supports the active business execution needed to keep pace with today's fast-changing world. Specifically, the course will explore techniques for fostering a  more...

Leading Innovation ...critical components of just about every organization. But innovation doesn't pertain only to new inventions, products, or reworked designs. It also involves incremental improvements to the way things are done. Knowing how to build and support an innovative culture is an important skill for any leader to master. The impetus for innovation can come from the top of the organization, and it can  more...

Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget Working without a well thought-out operating budget can be compared to playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Although a company might know the direction in which it wants or needs to go, without a budget it must simply feel around in the dark and hope it comes close to its target. Unfortunately, if a business uses this approach, it will eventually  more...

Retaining Your Talent Pool ...ining Your Talent Pool Employee retention remains a critical issue that no corporation is immune to. For a company to remain successful and competitive, it must keep its biggest assets its people engaged and committed for the long term. It's a known fact that even the most lucrative compensation plan alone is not enough to keep your much-needed employees from moving on, so your  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma ...ack Belt (SSBB) Ensuring a process is in control is critical to any Six Sigma project, but how do you determine with certainty if a process is on track or requires improvement? Where do you find the 'proof' or solid facts that a process is out of control and requires intervention? By applying statistical process control (SPC) methods, a Six Sigma team can identify and control variation in  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ...nd to meet their requirements. Voice of the customer is a critical input at every stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process, particularly at the Define stage. At this stage, critical customer requirements are collected, measured, and translated into actionable goals using a number of tools. Using VOC begins with defining Six Sigma goals for collecting  more...

Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma ...of why something has gone wrong in a system or process is critical to identifying the changes necessary for resolving the problem. During the Analyze phase of a Six Sigma project, a Black Belt practitioner utilizes a variety of statistical and nonstatistical tools and methods for analyzing systems and processes to identify variation and defects, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and reduce cycle  more...

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ...including communication and behavioral practices that are critical to team success. It describes how to enable teams using training, timetabling, and technology, and offers vital tips for the first team meeting and all subsequent meetings. Acknowledging that today's organizations increasingly rely on virtual teams that cross geographic and cultural barriers, the course equips you with  more...

Introduction to Six Sigma Introduction to Six Sigma When launching General Electric's quality effort in 1995, Jack Welch, the then chairman and legendary champion for the cause of Six Sigma, strongly encouraged his chief employees to become "passionate lunatics" about Six Sigma. Welch's adoption of Six Sigma, and General Electric's ensuing success, greatly contributed to Six Sigma's recognition as a powerful method  more...

Accessing Exchange Server 2007 Remotely ...guration (Exam 70-236) Email is now one of the most critical business applications that people use on a daily basis. Because of this, it necessary for many people to access their email whether they are at the office, home or traveling abroad. Traditionally, people could only access email remotely through a simplified web interface or by configuring a VPN to their corporate network. Now  more...

Function Activities ...ices, and processes. And proper Application Management is critical to successfully delivering, supporting, and maintaining IT services in your organization, both internally to your users and to your external customers. This course covers the high level and low level roles of the Application Management function within the organization, and the objectives of Application Management. This course  more...

Technology and Implementation Considerations Technology and Implementation Considerations ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Implementing processes and technologies in any organization requires significant planning, analysis and management. Implementing Service Management process capabilities is no different. The method of implementation must be planned,  more...

Workplace Conflict Recognizing and Responding to Conflict ...nevitably, conflicts will arise in the workplace, so it's critical to be able to deal with them successfully. If you avoid conflict that requires quick, decisive action, or if you take an aggressive approach when you need to gain the commitment of the other person, you may make the situation worse. Unresolved conflict can intensify and hinder your productivity as you spend more time worrying  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ...f a project manager. Project managers must understand the critical role that stakeholders play in a project and how successful communications help promote project success. Project managers need to plan out a strategy to ensure that needed information is gathered and produced efficiently. In this course learners will learn how to identify project stakeholders, perform a stakeholder analysis, and  more...

Processes for Managing Project Communications ...ocessed and tailored to meet their needs. There are three critical processes that a project manager uses to meet stakeholders' information needs and keep the project progressing well: Distribute Information, Manage Stakeholder Expectations, and Report Performance. These processes ensure all project stakeholders have the information they need at the right time and in the right format. This  more...

Controlling Costs ...the budget is not adhered to. Controlling project cost is critical to meeting a project's budget targets, and monitoring cost performance can mean the difference between the success and failure of a project. This course provides an overview of the Control Costs process. It introduces the best practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...ct team. While selecting the right team to do the work is critical to project success, it doesn't stop there. Good project managers know how to create the right type of atmosphere for their projects, keep their team members motivated throughout the project, and manage issues and changes that could possibly derail a project team. This course emphasizes the importance of good project human  more...

Managing Projects within Organizations ...the project is carried out. Understanding this context is critical to good planning and good decision making as the project progresses toward achieving its objectives. This course provides an overview of the project management discipline as outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth Edition published by the Project Management Institute (PMI ).  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ...e project lifecycle. Determining resource requirements is critical to successful project time management. The ability to estimate the duration of each project activity is equally essential. It is not enough to know what needs to be done and what resources are required. A project manager must know how much time it will take to complete each activity. This course covers estimating activity  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace ...may exist, rather than wait for them to be exposed. It is critical for employees, and managers, and executives in particular, in an organization to understand and be able to identify the relationships, interests, activities or actions that may create conflicts of interest for their organization, so they can ensure that effective, fair, and legal practices are followed when making or reviewing  more...

Team and Customer Relationships ... establish team and customer relationships. Teamwork is a critical component of a support center. This course looks at the individual responsibilities of each team member, as well as the team as a whole. It also addresses the role of strong leadership in building and maintaining successful teams. In a support center, customer relationships are everything and communication is king Many customer  more...

Introduction to Incident Management ...ing from a minor incident to the disastrous crashing of a critical system. The key to surviving any type of incident lies in an organization's ability to deal with incidents, no matter how big or small, as quickly and efficiently as possible so that services resume and service levels are brought back within acceptable range with as little impact as possible on other processes, the organization  more...

Incident Management Interactions ...xam The ability to resolve a problem efficiently is critical for both you and your customers. But what happens when you have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of customers each contacting you with the same issue? While you may be able to resolve each of their incidents one at a time, the loss of time, revenue, and resources is far too great to manage this way. Effective Incident  more...

Request Fulfillment Process Interfaces and Challenges ...ecause of poor planning. Efficient request fulfillment is critical to keeping your customers happy. And in order to perform well, you need a clear definition of the types of requests that can flow through request fulfillment processes, and well-planned procedures for addressing the requests. You also need to be able to foresee possible risks, so you can implement preventative measures. This  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Cisco Unified Communication Manager Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Cisco Unified Communication Manager Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express provides call processing for Cisco Unified IP phones for small-office or branch-office environments. It enables the large portfolio of Cisco integrated services routers to deliver  more...

Pandemic Flu Awareness ... According to the Strategy, "sustaining the operations of critical infrastructure under conditions of pandemic influenza will depend largely on each organization's development and implementation plans for business continuity of operations under conditions of staffing shortages and to protect the health of their workforce." In other words, it is essential for all institutions and businesses to  more...

Building Positive Support for Change Building Positive Support for Change It's often said that people don't like change. But when it comes to organizational change, employees are genuinely interested in making things better an improvement in processes, systems, functions, or services most likely translates into direct improvements for the employee too. But employees cannot support change and recognize its benefits without first  more...

Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule ...Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned The project schedule is critical to project management. It determines the planned start and finish dates for project activities and milestones. It also confirms which activities are dependent on others, therefore enabling the project manager to prioritize the order in which activities are completed. Developing the project schedule is an ongoing process  more...

ITIL reg V3 Overview Creating a Service Culture ITIL® V3 Overview: Creating a Service Culture Organizations around the globe rely on information technology now more than ever in order to survive and thrive in today\'s competitive environment. But how do you balance the growing need for information technology management with tried and true business practices? How do you align processes, people, and systems while maintaining and  more...

Problem Management Process Interfaces Challenges Problem Management Process Interfaces & Challenges ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam An efficient Problem Management process is vital in ensuring your organization is ready to handle and resolve problems successfully. And the ability to know what information is important and how to use that information to analyze  more...

Introduction to Access Management ...ta and intellectual property. Proper Access Management is critical for providing access to users who require it, and keeping those who don't out. This course covers the purpose, scope, and value of Access Management to the organization. This course also details the steps in the process for managing access, including requesting access, verification, providing rights, monitoring, logging and  more...

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ... The enterprise leaders in an organization play the most critical role in Six Sigma success. These leaders affect the deployment of Six Sigma in terms of providing resources, removing roadblocks, managing change, and communicating Six Sigma vision to all organizational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a part of the enterprise leadership, knowledge about leadership roles and  more...

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

Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma ...ecard and key performance indicators (KPIs) to find their critical success factors and use them to measure progress toward organizational goals. It also explores the varied and sometimes unexpected effects of customer loyalty on business success. Turning to purely financial measures of success, this course explores how these financial measures are crucial in determining whether the potential  more...

Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma ...y of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), systematic design, critical parameter management, and Pugh analysis can provide a clear and concise way of identifying the root cause of poor designs. The tools then increase the quality of idea generation and problem solving. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as part of  more...

Managing and Deploying Six Sigma ...Six Sigma Champion, you'll need to plan for and deal with critical Six Sigma deployment issues, develop business-aligned deployment strategies, ensure continued buy-in from top management, and integrate metrics for continuous feedback and review into your plan. This course addresses all of these challenges, as well as how to manage change during and after Six Sigma deployment. It focuses on  more...

Basic Acct Principles and Framework ...rt from the statutory importance, accounting data is very critical to any organization's decision and control system. Managers, decision makers, external stakeholders, and interest groups take the basic accounting data, mix them with other external and supplementary information, and produce meaningful information used for decision making and control purposes. This course aims at familiarizing  more...

CISSP Domain Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Planning CISSP Domain: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning (ISC)2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2nd Edition Business continuity is an essential part of any enterprise. When a disaster occurs, it is imperative that a company be prepared, and has policies and people in place to step in and restore  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Database Diagnostics Flashsback Technologies ...an also be used, which holds diagnostic information about critical error events. Flashback technology can be used when a logical corruption occurs in the Oracle database and you need to recover data quickly and easily. With the use of a Flashback Table, you can recover a set of tables to a specific point in time without having to perform traditional point-in-time recovery operations. This  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Using Monitoring Tuning RMAN ... Database 11g database, recovery should be performed when critical or non-critical files are lost. Once you configure RMAN to perform recovery operations, it is important to have measures in place to monitor RMAN jobs. This course explains how to use RMAN to perform recovery operations, such as recovering a database from an incremental backup, switching to image copies for fast recovery,  more...

Critical Thinking Essentials What is Critical Thinking ...Critical Thinking Essentials: What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking is something everyone does to some degree or another in their professional and personal lives. Almost all of your everyday activities require you to seek information, analyze alternatives, assess the alternatives, and reach some conclusion. And all of these processes are part of critical thinking. Thinking plays a  more...

Critical Thinking Essentials Applying Critical Thinking Skills ...Critical Thinking Essentials: Applying Critical Thinking Skills Your thinking can have a significant effect on the quality of your life - it determines how well you work through complex problems, make decisions, and accomplish your goals. That's why developing critical thinking skills is so important. To think critically is a practical goal - one you can apply to every question, issue, or  more...

Marketing Essentials Introduction to Marketing Marketing Essentials: Introduction to Marketing How do you know what consumers really want? How do you know which consumers to go after and how to get them interested in your products and services? You need to develop an effective marketing strategy. Marketing is a core business process that helps companies develop strong relationships with consumers - it is used to identify the right  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Configuring Layer 3 High Availability ... rely on intranet and Internet services for their mission-critical communications require and expect their networks and applications to be continuously available to them. A network with high availability provides an alternative means by which all infrastructure paths and key servers can be accessed at all times. It is important for you as a Cisco administrator to know how to implement high  more...

Mobile IP Mobile IP To identify the critical components of Mobile IP and recognize how the protocol operates.  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Configuring Verifying Route Redistribution ...r bandwidth and router resources, yet routing updates are critical because they carry the information that routers need to make sound routing decisions. To ensure that a network operates efficiently, you must know how to control and tune routing updates. Since there is no one type of route filter that is appropriate for every situation, the more techniques that you have at your disposal, the  more...

Patch Mgmt Securing Monitoring Servers in Win Server 2008 ... Developing an effective patch management strategy is critical in situations where there are many different operating systems with varying update requirements. This, along with monitoring the security and performance of business-critical servers, is the key to running an efficient Windows 2008 environment. This course discusses planning patch management strategies using Windows Server  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Basic Framework ...t stakeholders in your business. Customer satisfaction is critical to the survival of any business. And organizations that focus on improving processes so that they can produce what customers want and need are likely to be more successful than those that don't. Customer feedback, whether direct or indirect, gives an organization an opportunity to analyze its operations and processes to find  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement From Customer Needs to Process Requirements Customer Driven Process Improvement: From Customer Needs to Process Requirements Analyzing and understanding voice of the customer data is an important first step in managing customer-driven process improvement. This data reveals important information about customers' needs, perceptions, and attitudes. But what do you do with the insights you gain from it? Translating the voice of the  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Mapping Measuring Process ...ng your current processes, especially those that are most critical to customers, are important steps in improving them. Mapping a process helps you visualize it - enhancing your understanding of the variables that make it work. The map you create can then be used to measure different parts of the process, assessing their efficiency. This course describes the tools you need to map and measure  more...

Accounting Transactions and Books of Account ... Transactions and Books of Account Bookkeeping is a critical accounting activity that provides the solid foundation on which an organization stands. The correctness and integrity of the financial statements that an organization produces largely depend on the correctness and integrity of its bookkeeping activities. Journalization and posting to ledgers are the two core bookkeeping  more...

Configuring Windows Server 2008 Availability ...hnologies are introduced in Windows Server 2008, ensuring critical systems stay interruption free on both Enterprise servers and Server Core installations. This course explains these clustering and load balancing technologies, and also explores the implementation of RAID technologies included in Windows Server 2008, along with improved storage technologies such as Network Attached Storage, and  more...

Cicso IINS 1 0 Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks Cicso IINS 1.0: Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) 640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 1.0 Like routers, both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches have their own set of network security requirements. Access to switches is a convenient entry point for attackers who are intent on illegally gaining access to a corporate network. With  more...

SQL Server 2008 Backups Restores and Database Snapshots ...-432) Enterprises use databases to store their most critical data. To protect and ensure the data's availability, database administrators need to establish a solid backup and restoration plan. Such plans are used to protect data in the event of a disaster by allowing complete sets of duplicate data to be restored in a timely fashion. There are multiple types of backups that can be taken  more...

SQL Server 2008 High Availability and Disaster Recovery ...tors maintain multiple sets of data that help ensure that critical systems remain accessible, and can be fully recovered in the event of a disaster. This course addresses how to configure database mirroring, log shipping, replication, and failover clusters to ensure that SQL Server 2008 environments are available to users at all times by providing a high-availability and complete  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Moving Data Oracle Support ...e database is up-to-date with the latest patches and that critical errors are resolved, which includes contacting Oracle for support. This course explores how to move data using Data Pump Wizards or the command line. Working with the Enterprise Manager Support Workbench, My Oracle Support, service requests, and patch management are also covered. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft  more...

Operations Management Management of Quality ... to most definitions of quality. Management of quality is critical to two important goals of operations - producing products and services to customers' satisfaction, and helping the organization achieve its financial goals. Operations managers set out performance objectives to achieve these goals and measure the organization's quality-related performance against those objectives. A variety of  more...

Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the C Level ...el Does your job require you to communicate mission-critical data with senior executives? Perhaps you have opportunities to influence executive decision-making, but don't know how best to deliver your message. In order to make the most of your communication with the "C" level, you need to be prepared. This course helps you shape and clarify your message, outlines the principles you should  more...

Preparing for Effective Business Meetings ...ive modes of communication in today's organizations, it's critical that you optimize the time you spend in them. Running an effective meeting starts with careful planning. This course will show you how to clarify a meeting's purpose and objectives, and how to determine whether a given meeting is truly necessary or whether a similar result could be achieved through a different type of  more...

EU Privacy Data Security ... restrict the ability to process or exchange economically critical data between the member states. While the specific laws for each member state differ, the Directive serves as the primary guidance for all the laws. In other words, member states may have more stringent interpretations of the Directive, but they cannot be less stringent than the requirements outlined in the Directive. There are  more...

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Creating a Service Culture ITIL® 2011 Edition Overview: Creating a Service Culture ITIL Organizations around the globe rely on information technology now more than ever in order to survive and thrive in today's competitive environment. But how do you balance the growing need for information technology management with tried and true business practices? How do you align processes, people, and systems while  more...

How to Analyze a Film Self-Directed ...nalytical film studies lessons. It is geared to teach the critical tools used to analyze films, breakdown how films work and determine how the cinema is both defined by and defines our society. This course will provide you with the skill-sets used by professional film critics and successful screenwriters to see the special qualities that are unique to film and learn the vernacular utilized to  more...

Ready, Set, XML for Non Programmers ...software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser, that monitors the tags you write to make sure they are correct, then checks the structure of your document, to make sure it matches a standard defined in a Document Type Definition or Schema. Then you create all parts of an XML document, learning how to start and end a tag, how to write the  more...

Introduction to XML ...software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser that monitors the tags you write to make sure they are correct, then checks the structure of your document, to make sure it matches a standard defined in a Document Type Definition or Schema. Then you create all parts of an XML document, learning how to start and end a tag, how to write the names  more...

Developing A Child s Critical Thinking Skills ...Critical thinking skills are essential for children to have as they learn to make decisions and solve problems. This course addresses what adults can do to teach children how to think through and reason in age-appropriate ways, preparing them for the greater responsibilities that come as the child matures. There are diagnostic tools, activities, and communication techniques that adults will  more...

Social and Emotional Learning ... when discharging an employee. This course covers all the critical aspects of termination, including information about the law and how it impacts the process and your decision. You will be given methods for identifying when discharge is appropriate and tools to help you prepare for the meeting. You will also learn specific techniques for communicating the decision and handling difficult  more...

How To Master Supervision ...l contributors and management. This bundle addresses four critical competence areas, beginning with an overview of successful supervision and attacking three major supervisory responsibilities leading meetings, managing projects, and delegating. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training. Supervisors in all functions face  more...

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Leaders ...s out just exactly what their role is. They will be given critical information to tell them what the law expects and direction on how to meet these legal requirements. The course provides tools and tips for promoting a harassment-free environment, and suggestions on how to set a positive example for others. It also includes an example of an effective policy statement. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET  more...

Succeeding as a Supervisor ...critical player in an organizationa ™s success. Here is where the most valuable resources, particularly the workforce, are either maximized or wasted. This course details the most important elements of successful supervision, with attention to both people and organizational skills. There are tools and techniques for making the most of the talents of the work group, personal skill  more...

Strategic Planning and Management ...t Century, and its global economy, the art of planning is critical to the future focus of organizations. Performing at a higher level is now paramount to organizational longevity. Often times there is need for split second decison making. This course provides a strong foundation and global perspective around the concepts and tools used for Strategic Planning and Management. The course is  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Instructor-Led ...e the right message to that group. These simple rules are critical to any business`s success, yet few small businesses apply them effectively. This course will show you how to systematically approach the two most important questions you need to ask in your business?s operation: what?s the best target market, and what message do I want to communicate to that market? Once you learn how to think  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Self-Directed ...e the right message to that group. These simple rules are critical to any business`s success, yet few small businesses apply them effectively. This course will show you how to systematically approach the two most important questions you need to ask in your business?s operation: what?s the best target market, and what message do I want to communicate to that market? Once you learn how to think  more...

How to Critically Evaluate Your Business Plan ...ieve your dreams, you must know how to examine your plans critically. And you must learn to set milestone goals that you can count on. With this course, you will develop the vision and analytic skills you need. Learn how to create the business plan that will change everything for you. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how  more...

Negotiate to Win ...critical skill in business is negotiation. It`s all about getting what you want, every time. The responsibility to learn how to negotiate is all yours. It`s not up to your boss or colleagues or spouse or customers. So get started!Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added  more...

Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) ...ity 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 critical  more...

Supervisor`s Role in Preventing Accidents ...ole in Preventing Accidents, we ease supervisors into the critical part that they play in preventing accidents in the workplace. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Supervisors will learn to identify and eliminate sources of hazards in the workplace. They?ll learn to train, coach, and be open to employee input. They?ll learn to investigate and prevent accidents. They?ll learn to consistently enforce  more...

Adobe After Effects CS3: Advanced ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Get ready to dive in deeper than basic editing and compositing with these entertaining and educational videos on the advanced feature set in After Effects. You'll explore the 3D environment to understand better  more...

Adobe After Effects CS3: Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Discover the world of animation with After Effects CS3 Essentials. Hosted by professional animator Ko Maruyama, these training videos focus on new features and essential tools including Shape Layers, the Puppet  more...

Adobe CS3 Design: Workflow ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Watch your creativity flourish with Adobe CS3 Design Workflow. With Geoff Blake as your coach, you'll learn how to build InDesign layouts, edit raster images with Photoshop, manipulate vector objects with  more...

Adobe CS3 Print: Workflow ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Learn how to design successfully for print using Adobe CS3 Print Workflow. With print production specialist Claudia McCue as your host for this series, you`ll learn what it takes to get your designs printed.  more...

Adobe CS3 Production Premium: Workflow ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Start with some important tips on shooting and capturing video with OnLocation for a smoother rough cut. Then once you've organized the clips into bins in Premiere Pro, and added the clips to the timeline, you're  more...

Adobe CS3 Web Design: Workflow ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Hone your web design skills as you learn how to use the new features in CS3 Web Design Workflow. Hosted by Abbas Rizvi, this video series teaches you how to bring your Photoshop or Illustrator artwork  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Advanced ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Take your web design to next level with the Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Advanced training series. Instructed by Janine Warner, you'll learn tips and tricks for working with Adobe's latest award-winning design program  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 places the tools in your hands to quickly and easily design, develop and eye catching and manageable websites. During this comprehensive introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 you will cover the  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Beginner and Intermediate web designers will find the tools and techniques discussed to be invaluable while designing, updating and creating websites using Dreamweaver CS4. Once oriented with the new CS4  more...

Adobe Illustrator CS4: Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. With Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS4, you?ll discover a world of amazing tools and commands within the industry standard vector drawing application, Adobe Illustrator. You?ll learn tricks, techniques,  more...

Adobe Encore CS3: Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Adobe? Encore? CS3 is the Adobe Premiere Pro's disc authoring application. Reach the widest possible audience with Adobe Encore CS3 software, now included with Adobe Premiere? Pro CS3. Explore the rich set of  more...

Adobe Fireworks CS3 ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Get your designs from the rest of the CS3 suite out to the web and ready for the masses with Adobe Fireworks CS3. This program picks up where Adobe's old ImageReady left off and comes packed with new features to  more...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: ActionScript 3 Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Get up and running on the newest version of ActionScript, which is included with Flash CS3. If you are new to ActionScript 3.0, this series shows you how to make your Flash applications more dynamic by using the  more...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: ActionScript 3 UI & Data ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Explore new territories in the land of data handling and user interface (UI) design with ActionScript 3 language in Flash CS3. With John Ulliman as your guide, this video series provides plenty of hands-on  more...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: Essentials ...ing authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Give your website a new look! Now is the time to give it a zap of creativity with animated objects and sound effects. Whether you are a web designer or game developer, you will learn the necessary techniques to  more...

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Advanced Customer Relationship Management -Part 2 ...s well and effectively interacting with them is a mission-critical exercise. This emphasis on developing and enhancing customer loyalty has evolved over the years and is now called Customer Relationship Management or CRM. CRM has assumed a crucial role in the enterprise. According to a study conducted by the Aberdeen Group entitled "Customer Relationship Management: Year 2000 Edition" the CRM  more...

American Citizenship Test Prep ...he American citizenship test. This course contains seven critical aspects of information that you will need to know, including: rights and responsibilities of American citizens and aspects of eligibility to apply for citizenship, American History, American Government, American Holidays and Symbols, U.S. Constitution (Preamble and Articles), U.S. Constitution (Bill of Rights and Articles) and  more...

AS9100 Aerospace Standard General Employee Training ...000 along with the addition of 80 additional requirements critical to Aerospace Quality. This international standard is administered by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and referred to by three different names: AS 9100 (Americas) = EN9100 (Europe) = JISQ9100 (Asia Pacific), although it is recognized as the same standard globally. AS9100 requires an organization?s QMS to  more...

Basics Of Smart International Procurement ...cs of Smart International Procurement? will teach you the critical things every purchasing professional needs to know before buying from foreign suppliers! Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. Each lesson takes approximately 30-60 minutes to  more...

Bloodborne Pathogens ...ment. In an interpretation letter OSHA states that ?it is critical that trainees have an opportunity to ask and receive answers to questions where material is unfamiliar to them. Frequently, a trainee may be unable to go further with the training or to understand related training content until a response is received.? Therefore, it is OSHA?s policy that using an email system to answer questions  more...

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control for Tattooing and Body Piercing ...ment. In an interpretation letter OSHA states that "it is critical that trainees have an opportunity to ask and receive answers to questions where material is unfamiliar to them. Frequently, a trainee may be unable to go further with the training or to understand related training content until a response is received." Therefore, it is OSHA's policy that using an email system to answer questions  more...

Build a Powerful Branding Strategy--Instructor-Led ...p U Course- The age of brand reality is here. Today, it`s critical to ensure that your brand becomes special` by making a deep emotional connection with your customers and employees. In this one-of-a-kind course, you`ll learn how to effectively use branding to support and strengthen your company`s positioning towards your target market.Students may complete this course within a reasonable  more...

Build a Powerful Branding Strategy--Self-Directed ...p U Course- The age of brand reality is here. Today, it`s critical to ensure that your brand becomes special` by making a deep emotional connection with your customers and employees. In this one-of-a-kind course, you`ll learn how to effectively use branding to support and strengthen your company`s positioning towards your target market.Students may complete this course within a reasonable  more...

Introduction to Customer Relationship Management-Part 1 ...s well and effectively interacting with them is a mission-critical exercise. This emphasis on developing and enhancing customer loyalty has evolved over the years and is now called Customer Relationship Management or CRM. This is an Instructor-Led course. Introduction to Customer Relationship Management (CRM)-Part 1 In today?s highly competitive business environment, knowing your customers  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Billing ...surance company representatives. Consistent cash flow is critical in a healthy outpatient medical practice, and the HCFA-1500 insurance claim form represents from 85% to 95% of the reimbursement flow back to the practice. The form is driven by the medical insurance billing specialist either electronically or manually and gets to the insurance company quickly or slowly respectively. The medical  more...

Innovation in the Workplace ... next Big Idea for your organization. It ™s also a critical skill for finding unique solutions to problems and new ways to improve on old processes. This series will help you to build your creativity and encourage it in others in productive ways that help your organization ™s bottom line. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be  more...

Trade Secrets & Their Protection Protecting trade secrets is more important than ever today, as companies look for ways to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition. Prudent companies are recognizing the need not only to protect their own confidential business information as trade secrets, but also to guard against the misappropriation of others` trade secrets. Trade Secrets Protecting trade secrets is more important than ever  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Writing a Business Plan ... your successful business plan by exploring the following critical steps of business plan design: Defining the role of a business plan Conducting in-depth research Telling your story Planning for the future Setting SMART(Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Time-framed) Goals Securing Investors and External Supporters Raising Capital Prewriting the business plan Writing the plan The  more...

Build Your Own BIZ Comprehensive Certificate ...h timely expert advice, actionable templates, and mission-critical insights to daily challenges in the following areas: Business Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing. What Does It Do? Provides News & Action Alerts News feeds relevant to business are communicated on the front page and updated continuously to keep you informed of the ever-changing business  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Certification Training Course ...cognized, objective validation of your ability to perform critical, current IT job roles by using Microsoft technologies to their best advantage. Candidates for this certification are entry-level server administrators or information technology (IT) professionals who are interested in becoming server administrators as the next step in their career path. This course follows the approved  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator Certification Training Course ...cognized, objective validation of your ability to perform critical, current IT job roles by using Microsoft technologies to their best advantage. Candidates for this certification are IT professionals who seek a leadership role in Windows infrastructure design in a current or future job role, in which they work with Windows Server 2008. This course follows the approved Microsoft course  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription for the Physician ™s Office and Home Based Business ...ce development and credentialing in allied health and the critical role of the technology-enabled documentation knowledge worker in the electronic health record (EHR). The American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT), established in 1976, is a nonprofit professional association for medical transcriptionists. Membership is voluntary, and two credentials are currently offered for those  more...

Leading by Enabling In this course, you'll learn how to enable your employees by providing more choices and fostering competence. You'll understand why offering visible support to your people makes them able to "make the call" when necessary. This course will also assist you in discovering common aspirations, improving your interpersonal skills, communicating your passion, and making your vision tangible. You will  more...

Pricing and Profitability for Product Managers A crucial aspect of a product manager's job is deciding what price to charge for a given product. It's equally important to understand that pricing decisions do not happen in a vacuum; the product manager will be held accountable for the success of the products he prices. Clearly, it's important for the product manager to understand the financial implications of his decisions. In this course,  more...

Principles of Financial Statements This course presents an overview of the principles of financial statements, introducing the learner to critical concepts and terminology necessary for understanding the rules impacting the presentation of numbers on financial statements, and the cash cycle of financial management.  more...

Components of Financial Statements This course presents an overview of the relationship between business management decisions and financial statements, introducing the learner to critical concepts and terminology that are necessary for conducting an applied interpretation of financial statements.  more...

Preparing as the Interviewee Interviewing isn't what it used to be. Today's interviewers are continually asking interviewees for detailed examples of past performance. Organizations have found that employees tend to do at least as well on new jobs as they did on their old ones. So the information and examples you provide to potential employers will often seal your fate. It's critical that you prepare yourself for behavioral  more...

IDE SCSI and Server Storage To identify critical server storage technologies and the functions and features of IDE and SCSI  more...

Implementing NET Remoting and WSE in C NET Applications To recognize how to implement a security solution for .NET Remoting, identify the enhanced security features provided by WS-Security, and distinguish between critical WSE security classes  more...

Implementing NET Remoting and WSE in VB NET Applications To recognize how to implement a security solution for .NET Remoting, identify the enhanced security features provided by WS-Security, and distinguish between critical WSE security classes  more...

The Oil and Gas Industry Overview Version 2 ...east of the constantly shifting geopolitical landscape so critical to success in this sector. This course provides a high-level view of the industry environment, including its scope and structure, and navigates learners through relevant business and regulatory issues. Also examined are the forces shaping this industry, its key players, business drivers and challenges, and the strategic  more...

Process Management Skills ...oddy products regardless of price.Likewise, efficiency is critical to the effectiveness of a manager and to the manager's organization.To be efficient as a manager, you have to develop a suite of organizational skills including time management, performance management, and stress management.This course will help you develop your skills at organizing and scheduling activities such as meetings,  more...

Strategies for Transitioning into Management ...h transition from technical professional to management is critical to your success as a manager. You've already demonstrated your technical expertise; now you're ready to take that next step. In your new role as a manager, you'll use technology in different ways -- focusing on managing production, not production itself. This course outlines management tactics for becoming an effective manager.  more...

Writing a Marketing Plan Phase 1 This course will define the marketing plan, types of plans and outline the purposes for using a marketing plan. You will then get started on writing the plan by establishing objectives and working on introductory elements. Then, you'll complete a situational analysis that evaluates the overall market, industry, internal and competitive factors pertinent to your product or service. Finally, you'll  more...

The Role of Critical Thinking in Organizations ...critical thinking skills provide an essential foundation for all effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities. Employees who can analyze and reason consistently and proficiently furnish a cost-efficient resource that results in a distinctive competitive advantage. Workers who are skeptical of quick fixes and operational dogma pay attention and generate productive ideas.  more...

Developing Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills ...yze, reason, and communicate effectively. These and other critical thinking skills are increasingly consequential as organizational planning and decision making become more distributed and reliant on written and verbal communication factors. Developing Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills coaches you through the acquisition of an array of critical skills that can help you improve your  more...

Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking ...orkplaces are not typically associated with reflection or critical self-reflection, ideas that are often considered 'soft' to the bottom-line, results-oriented world of business.... Yet, paradoxically, reflection is becoming more part of the lifeblood of organizations in today's economic environment." Victoria Marsick's words illustrate why businesses can no longer thrive on the unexamined  more...

Critical Thinking Skills for Managing ...ssociates and former editor, Harvard Business Review. The Critical Thinking Skills for Managing course charts the concepts and skills that can transform competent leaders into discerning situation analysts, focused problem solvers, and powerful decision makers. The course offers analysis methodology that will sharpen managerial ability through all the stages of the critical thinking process;  more...

Organizational Scope of Critical Thinking "In any complex environment systems are necessary, but they must serve an organization rather than become its masters." This is how Ralph S. Larsen, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson & Johnson, describes both the need for systems and their inherent risk. Organizational systems, with complex and intricately interrelated components, demand the application of critical thinking to avoid  more...

Lean Logic Suppose a friend told you that it was more efficient to put on your shoes before your pants when getting dressed. What is the logic behind taking an action that seems so counterintuitive? You probably wouldn't implement this new methodology without a thorough explanation of its origin and logic, right? Some of the lean manufacturing suggestions may also strike you as counterintuitive. That's  more...

Lean Techniques Imagine that you're shopping at a local furniture store when you see a lamp that you must buy. It's exactly what you've been looking for at the right price. But the lamp model is out of stock and the only one left is the floor sample. Naturally, you inquire about purchasing the sample, but the sales person tells you that the store has a policy of prohibiting this. Why? Wouldn't it make sense to  more...

IDE SCSI and Server Storage To identify critical server storage technologies and the functions and features of IDE and SCSI  more...

Customer Service Agent Skills Simulation Kenworth Domestic Appliances (KDA) is a national manufacturer and direct seller of household devices, offering a line of products that ranges from toasters to central-air conditioning units. Post-sales support is critical to their operation, and KDA prides itself on superior customer service. For the duration of this simulation, the learner will assume the role of customer service agent generalist  more...

CISSP Domain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning To recognize how to plan for business continuity and disaster recovery in the event of unforeseen and critical loss; to prepare candidates for one of the ten knowledge domains assessed in (ISC)2's CISSP certification exam  more...

Advanced Database Recovery and Repair in Oracle 10g To outline the processes for recovering non-critical files, performing incomplete recoveries, and repairing corrupted components of databases  more...

Oracle Database 11g Diagnostic Enhancements and Using the Data Recovery Advisor recognize the steps for detecting, diagnosing, and repairing critical errors and data failures in Oracle Database 11g, using its enhanced, proactive, diagnostic tools, such as Automatic Diagnostic Repository, Support Workbench, SQL Repair Advisor, and the Data Recovery Advisor.  more...

Higher Purpose Listening Do you sometimes have difficulty using your listening skills to effectively evaluate arguments or appreciate complex ideas and emotions? This course teaches you how to listen more effectively for critical and empathic purposes to maximize your understanding.  more...

Connecting and Communicating Believe it or not, you are a born negotiator. Every day you deal with people in some way. Basically, negotiation is a means of getting what you want from others. Unfortunately, other people don't always respond in the way that you want them to and your desires may go unfulfilled. Have you ever found yourself in this situation, wondering what went wrong, why your appeal fell by the wayside? Dale  more...

Oracle 11i10 System Admin Workflow Applications Manager ...ition, it explores options to monitor system performance, critical activities, and business flows of an organization. Finally, it covers features that help in diagnosing and resolving system issues. Learn To: Identify the mandatory steps for setting up Oracle Workflow. Identify options that enable you to set up global workflow preferences. Identify key concepts related to  more...

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop II Part 2 ...xplain the various RMAN commands. Diagnostic sources, non-critical recovery, and incomplete recovery concepts are also covered in this course. Learners will also learn how to perform incomplete recovery. Learn To: Match various RMAN commands with their features. Distinguish between the methods for issuing RMAN commands. Identify features of the BACKUP command. Identify  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Define Phase of DMAIC ...nderstanding of the customer's needs and wants Specifying Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics. Learn To: Use DMAIC to resolve problems. Finding & Engaging the Six Sigma Champion within a Company. Setting project expectations regarding duration, time involved, and results to expect. Establish Kano model as a key tool for customer satisfaction. Specify and agree on  more...

SAP R 3 and the Euro Course Overview The EURO and SAP R/3 course provides all those who are strategically involved in the EURO conversion with an overview of the EURO's effects on operational procedures, and the process required to adopt the new currency. It teaches the basics of what should be known before and during the introduction of the EURO. The course looks at the connection between the EURO and the R/3  more...

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

Process and Function Modeling ...ocess Modeling Duration: 2 Hour(s) Identify the critical concepts of a method. Identify the components of a method. Identify the techniques used during a system development effort. Identify the uses of process modeling. Identify the benefits of process modeling. Identify how the context process model is used to scope the system. Identify how the process model acts as a  more...

Visual C 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 4 ...mination situations. Identify the steps to implement the critical sections thread synchronization object. Identify the steps to implement the mutexes thread synchronization object. Identify the steps to implement the semaphore thread synchronization object. Unit 4: Creating Dynamic Content Duration: 1 Hour(s) Identify the functions that are used in creating dynamic user interfaces  more...

Windows 2000 Technical Overview ...nt. Identify the benefits of the Transaction Server for critical applications. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is intended for IT professionals who have or will implement Microsoft Windows 2000. T otal Learning Time 4 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Main Features of Windows 2000 Duration: 2 Hour(s) Identify the benefits of Windows 2000.  more...

Oracle8i Backup and Recovery Strategies Backups ... is the first course in a two-part series that covers the critical skills in planning and implementing database backup and recovery strategies. This course introduces the learners to the backup and recovery goals and functions of the various structures and processes in the Oracle architecture. In addition, participants learn to manage archive processing and maintain a recovery catalog. This  more...

Oracle8i Backup and Recovery Troubleshooting Recovery ... in a two part series that introduces participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database recovery strategies. This course will identify ways of handling different types of failures, diagnosing errors and detecting corruption. Additionally, users will be introduced to the different types of Oracle recovery methods and how to recover from the loss of a Recovery Catalog and  more...

Project 2000 Proficient User ...y the differences between work and duration. Display the critical path of a project. Insert a project link in a master project. Add a task to the plan of a master project. Save the baseline plan of a master project. Create a cross-project link to a master. Increase the priority of a selected task. Record the status of a task in the sheet format in Project 2000 by using the Project menu.  more...

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

Strategic Sales Developing Executive Proposals In Strategic Selling: Developing Executive Proposals, you will learn the keys to preparing an effective written proposal, the questions to answer before writing a sales proposal, and the components necessary to include in a written proposal. You will also learn the steps to follow to create a winning proposal. Finally, you will identify ways to differentiate your proposal from those of the  more...

Balanced Scorecard Corporate Strategy The first course in the Balanced Scorecard series focuses on developing and formalizing strategy in an organization. This course explores why corporate strategy is important, the process of formalizing your corporate strategy, and aligning the organization to the strategy. Learn To: Identify the difference between strategic planning and operational efficiency. Identify the importance of  more...

Balanced Scorecard Measuring Business Objectives ...ness unit, and the ways your organization can support the critical success factors outlined in a balanced scorecard. You will also learn the steps for gathering and implementing feedback about your organization?s balanced scorecard. Learn To: Identify the importance of communication when using the balanced scorecard. Identify ways that an organization can provide sufficient support  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Perform Database Backups ...Enterprise Manager Console. Students assess the status of critical database files using SQL*Plus commands. In addition, students create a standby database, identify the steps involved in synchronizing a standby database, and activate, refresh, and update a standby database. Learn To • Identify the factors to consider when defining a backup and recovery strategy. • Multiplex  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 1 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. Learn To To identify features of Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). To identify features of phases in Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). To identify features of Unified Modeling Language (UML). To identify  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 2 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. Learn To To identify guidelines for selecting a monitoring strategy. To identify considerations for selecting a globalization strategy. To identify considerations for determining a data storage specification.  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 2 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. Learn To To identify guidelines for selecting a monitoring strategy. To identify considerations for selecting a globalization strategy. To identify considerations for determining a data storage specification.  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 3 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. Learn To To identify features of the physical design phase. To identify features of the research stage within physical design. To identify features of the analysis stage within physical design. To identify  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 4 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. The course, and curriculum, closes with an Exam Practice NLO. Learn To To identify considerations for designing security for a solution architecture. To identify guidelines for planning for application security. To identify guidelines  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 3 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. Learn To To identify features of the physical design phase. To identify features of the research stage within physical design. To identify features of the analysis stage within physical design. To identify  more...

Project 2002 Proficient User ...soft Project 2002. o To identify methods to display the critical path in Microsoft Project 2002. o To identify applications associated with Microsoft Project Server 2002. o To log on to Microsoft Project Server 2002 by using Microsoft Project Web Access. o To identify administration functions in Microsoft Project Web Access. Audience This course is aimed at project managers, end  more...

Interpersonal Communication Listening Skills ...ls teaches you how to develop the skills you need to be a critical listener and how to respond appropriately to speakers. In this program, you will have the opportunity to visit with a listening expert and practice skills in a work environment. Both activities will help you improve your listening skills and decrease listening problems in the workplace. Learn To  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures parat 4 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. The course, and curriculum, closes with an Exam Practice NLO. Learn To To identify considerations for designing security for a solution architecture. To identify guidelines for planning for application security. To identify guidelines  more...

Listening Skills The Fundamentals of Listening ...ng. It provides a step-by-step process on how to become a critical listener and explains the benefits of providing feedback to speakers. It details how to provide feedback by providing an explanation of the types of questions the learner should ask the speaker. Finally, it focuses on improving understanding of messages. Learn To Understand the listening process. Interpret  more...

Call Center Mgt Measuring Quality Performance ...ly guidelines for using a virtual response unit to manage critical call volume. Simulation Overview: Icon has decided to upgrade the call center for its Industrial Services and Manufacturing Division in order to more effectively manage increasing call volume. As the Call Center Manager, you will meet with Paul White, a salesperson from VoiceRally,  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt Fundamentals of CRM ...of CRM, and the four steps of the CRM process, as well as critical success factors a company should evaluate before using a specific type of CRM. Learn To Identify the steps for creating loyal customers. Identify the goals of a market intelligence enterprise. Match the four types  more...

Interviewing Skills Preparing for an Interview ...rviewing. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of critical sources of information about candidates and the benefits and drawbacks of pre-employment testing. Learn To: Understand fundamental information about interviews, including special skills and types of interviews. Be able to analyze aspects of your organization, such as jobs within it and the culture. Create  more...

Leadership Development Leading the Way ... Understand why the follower is a critical part of the leadership process. Communicate effectively with followers. Use effective listening skills. Empower and motivate your followers. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you are meeting with two of your  more...

Business Problem Solving Critical Thinking Info Analysis ...Critical Thinking and Information Analysis you will learn multiple analysis techniques as well as the different methods to reach conclusions. The program gives you a process for thinking logically and creatively. Additionally, the program provides you with processes and guidelines for both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. By applying the information in this program, you will be  more...

HIPPA Security Awareness Part 2 Security Safeguards for Practitioners ...m for workforce members. Identify critical procedures for reporting and responding to security incidents. Identify guidelines for developing a data backup plan. Identify guidelines for developing a disaster recovery plan. Identify guidelines for developing an emergency mode operation plan. Unit 2:  more...

Project Management Project Scheduling Budgeting ... Identify characteristics of the critical path. Sequence the steps for CPM scheduling. Identify the organizational financial issues that can affect project costs. Identify the actions that can help you make the most of available funds. Audience Managers, supervisors, and team leaders  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Managing Accelerated Projects ...ethods. Identify the definition of Critical Chain. Identify how to avoid schedule slippage when using the Critical Chain. Identify project areas to look at when shortening a schedule. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you are one of a few Icon employees who have been  more...

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

Oracle8 Backup and Recovery - Strategies and Backups ...a two-part series that will introduce participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database backup strategies. In this course, users will be introduced to backup concepts and the Oracle architecture. They will learn how to change the archive mode of a database and configure a database for archive processing. Additionally, users will be presented with the components and  more...

Oracle8 Backup and Recovery - Troubleshooting and Recovery ... in a two-part series that introduces participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database recovery strategies. This course will identify ways of handling different types of failures, diagnosing errors and detecting corruption. Additionally, users will be introduced to the different types of Oracle recovery methods and how to recover from the loss of a Recovery Catalog and  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--Administration ... or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the critical skills needed for designing a new DB2 implementation and maintaining an existing database. L earn To: Implement a new DB2 database or application. Maintain an existing DB2 database. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is intended for database administrators. Students should have a  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--Administration ... or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the critical skills needed for designing a new DB2 implementation and maintaining an existing database. L earn To: Implement a new DB2 database or application. Maintain an existing DB2 database. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is intended for database administrators. Students should have a  more...

Business Problem Solving Series The Business Problem Solving Series includes the following courses: Business Problem Solving: Problem Solving Fundamentals Business Problem Solving: The Problem Solving Process Business Problem Solving: Critical Thinking and Information Analysis Business Problem Solving: Problem Solving Teams To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the  more...

CIW Server Administrator Part 5 Server Integrity ...olerance. Learn To • Identify services that are critical for a Web-based organization. • Match network security services with their features. • Identify functions of log files in system logging. • Identify areas of vulnerability for servers. • Identify methods for enhancing server security. • Match types of firewalls with their descriptions. •  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 1 ...urse. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all critical points. Learn To To identify features of Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). To identify features of phases in Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). To identify features of Unified Modeling Language (UML). To identify  more...

Organizational Behavior Organizational Group Dynamics ...nstorming team. Its purpose is to generate ideas in a non-critical environment. You've chosen Amy and Josh to spearhead the group and have invited them to your office to coach them as leaders. Unit 2: Organizational Processes (0.5 - 1 hour) Match the primary communication styles with their characteristics. Effectively communicate with a  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Leading Six Sigma Deployment ... 2 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Understanding Critical First Steps Match Six Sigma team members to their corresponding roles. Identify executive and senior leader responsibilities for deploying and participating in Six Sigma. Identify ways to overcome resistance to change. Unit 2: Planning for Six Sigma Deployment Identify activities that should be the focus of  more...

Balanced Scorecard - Corporate Strategy In "Balanced Scorecard: Corporate Strategy," you will learn how to develop and formalize your organization's corporate strategy to achieve strategic business objectives. You will also learn the role a balanced scorecard plays in the strategic-planning process, as well as other models and tools that enable you to execute a strategic analysis. Finally, you will learn which pitfalls to avoid and  more...

Balanced Scorecard - Measuring Business Objectives In "Balanced Scorecard: Measuring Business Objectives," you will learn the importance of good communication when using the balanced scorecard, the reasons for creating a balanced scorecard for each business unit, and the ways your organization can support the critical success factors outlined in a balanced scorecard. You will also learn the steps for gathering and implementing feedback about your  more...

Six Sigma Team Leadership ...s. The development and leadership of an effective team is critical if these outcomes are to be achieved. An effective Six Sigma team comprises the right people using their skills in collaboration with each other to address the needs of the customer and the project. This course provides potential team leaders with strategies for selecting the right team members and assigning roles within the  more...

Six Sigma and Critical Customer Requirements Mark Twain once said, "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it." Unlike the weather, serving customer needs is something companies actually can do something about. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a systematic process for motivating a business to focus on its customers. In a Six Sigma?? environment, such a focus is central to success. In this course, you'll learn  more...

Six Sigma Listening to the Voice of the Customer "Let the buyer beware." That old business maxim of caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Now there's a new reality: Competition for consumer attention is intense across all industries and markets, so now it's the company itself which is being admonished to beware. That means businesses should be looking for the best way to gauge what its customers really need and  more...

Customer Relationship Management - Fundamentals of CRM Customer Relationship Management: Fundamentals of CRM introduces the student to the benefits of creating customer loyalty, developing a market intelligence enterprise, and incorporating customer relationship management into your company. The program also details the three steps a company can take to create customer loyalty, the four marketing tiers, the four types of CRM, and the four steps of the  more...

Effective Telephone Techniques ...critical information about making a good impression when communicating over the telephone. It emphasizes the importance of good telephone etiquette, offers tips for building trust over the telephone, and discusses important non-verbal actions that are present in most telephone interactions. Additionally, it helps the learner make the most out of technology when using voicemail, speakerphones,  more...

The Importance of Metrics to Six Sigma ...ed to use key performance indicators and metrics that are critical in deploying Six Sigma?? projects in order to determine how well their processes are really doing and what they can do to maintain high quality. This course examines how these performance metrics generate information that provides insight into a company's processes that help it implement better quality performance improvement  more...

Introduction to Six Sigma ...r business. You will explore what Six Sigma means and the critical elements of the approach. You will gain an understanding of the new roles that some employees will fill. This course will introduce you to a straightforward framework for satisfying your customers, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency and quality in your organization. You will then examine how you can meet Six Sigma  more...

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Training - Online ...Rigging; Subpart N- Cranes and Rigging) - Identify the critical health and safety hazards of welding and cutting in the construction industry (Subpart J- Welding and Cutting) - Identify common electrical hazards and related OSHA standards (Subpart K- Electrical Standards) - Understand the importance of scaffolding for workers in elevated workplaces (Subpart L- Scaffolding) -  more...

HACCP Food Safety Course ...ood safety system is called HACCP for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. HACCP is a system comprised of 7 principles that are to be applied to a written food safety program focusing on the food in your operation. This course aims to teach you the importance and use of all 7 principles in order to make you a safer, more effective food service employee. Learning Objectives: By the  more...

Internet as a Business Tool The Internet can save you time and money, and it can make you time and money. Whether you own a business or work for one, being able to use the Internet effectively is critical. This title offers two ready to deliver courses covering the basics of how you can use the Internet for selling, researching and communicating in business.  more...

Acid-Base Insight Generator ... rapid analysis and correction, their understanding is of critical importance. The acid-base Insight Generatora was designed to endow the students with both the knowledge and understanding of acid-base metabolic disturbances and a sense of competence. The courseware consists of interactive chapters, gradually progressing from biochemical introduction to interactive, clinical case  more...