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Special Education: Autism and Mental Retardation Presents an overview of autism and mental retardation, including definitions and characteristics. more...

Assertivness Skills Series: What is Assertiveness The ability to communicate clearly is an essential business skill. People produce their best work when they communicate openly, honestly and with respect. But when stressful situations arise, even the best communicator may behave like a steamroller or a snivelling wreck. Assertiveness can enhance the communication skills that lead to peak performance; aggression can give way to healthy, more...

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Internetworking Technologies - Part 1 This is the first course in a four-part series on Internetworking Technologies 2.0. This series will help students to understand terms, concepts, technologies, and devices commonly used in networking. This course will cover basic internetworking, internetworking components, and Local Area Networks (LANs). more...

Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices Part 4: Connecting to WANs This course is the last in a four-part series that is based on Cisco Systems' instructor-led training, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 1.0). In this series, the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks are covered. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information and practice that technical support more...

Oracle Applications Release 11i: Workflow - Part 1 Oracle Applications Release 11i: Workflow - Part 1 course introduces the learner to the architecture and advanced notification components of Oracle Workflow 2.5. In this course, the learner will gain an insight into the use of Workflow in business processes and methods for planning and creating a Workflow process. Oracle Workflow gives end users and technical personnel the ability to automate and more...

Oracle Applications Release 11i: FlexFields Key and descriptive FlexFields give end users and technical personnel the ability to customize an Oracle Application to meet their business requirements without programming. Key FlexFields enable multi-segment, intelligent keys, and allow segment validation and security. Descriptive FlexFields provide users custom expansion space on forms. This course introduces the learner to different types of more...

Oracle Applications Release 11i: System Administration This course discusses how to perform administrative tasks in an Oracle Applications systems environment. Students learn to manage security by granting users access and defining their application privileges, to register custom applications, to execute programs and reports using Standard Request Submission, and to audit and monitor system processing. They also learn the purpose and operation of more...

Oracle Applications Release 11i: Workflow - Part 2 Oracle Applications Release 11i: Workflow - Part 2 explains the administrative features of Oracle Workflow 2.5. Oracle Workflow 2.5 is a stand-alone, complete management system that supports business process definition and automation. The course explains the directory services in Workflow and the Workflow Engine. In this course, the learner gains practical experience in monitoring a workflow more...

Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project In a relay race, the baton handoff from one runner to the next has a dual purpose. For the first runner, the handoff represents the end of his phase of the race. For the second runner, the handoff represents the beginning. The baton handoff is both a result and an input. In any project, there are many baton "handoffs" that must happen, making the whole project highly interactive. During this more...

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

The Foundations of Creativity and Innovation ...s needed to stimulate it further. This course begins with definitions and an exploration of the science of creativity, including biological and psychological perspectives. You will then examine specific models that are used to explain creativity and innovation. Of course, creativity is not a "dry" subject. The human mind must be stimulated, excited, and nurtured to produce creative thinking. In more...

Building Relationships to Get Results You are not the boss. You've been called "peer," "esteemed colleague," "invaluable staff member," and "friend," but no one's even come close to calling you "boss." When you stop to think about it, you realize you have no real authority whatsoever. In fact, you have much more power than you think, even if you are on the bottom rung of the corporate ladder. As Jack London said, "Life is not always a more...

The Impact of Culture on Communication Everything you say is influenced by culture. You operate with a set of invisible beliefs, values, and assumptions that become apparent to other people in the way you behave. Culture is important to the way you communicate, even though it is often hidden. Understanding more about culture can be a real bonus when working as part of any global organization. Showing your customers and coworkers in more...

Leadership Development for Technical Professionals Managers must direct the activities of workers to address tactical or short-term issues while still maintaining a vision of the strategic or long-term goal. Therefore, the skills needed for an effective leader are varied and complex. For you, the technical professional, this means evaluating your current leadership skills. It also includes the development of more refined managerial skills such as more...

Knowledge as Strategy Performance Improvement In the 21st century--the Knowledge Age--corporations will see workers as intellectual capital. Workers themselves, rather than just information, will become the resources that allow organizations to respond quickly and effectively to rapid change. Learning is at the core of these demands--whether it's learning a new skill, knowing how to manage existing and new knowledge, or creating more...

Employee Compensation HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the theories and applications associated with effective compensation. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your company's workforce possesses the skills, knowledge and abilities to meet the current and more...

Compensating Employees HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the theories and applications associated with effective compensation. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your company's workforce possesses the skills, knowledge and abilities to meet the current and more...

Economics Part 1 The Principles of Economics In Economics: The Principles of Economics you will learn about some of the broad issues and concepts that make up the field of economics. Beginning with some basic definitions, the course builds to introduce economic systems and the concepts of scarcity and wants and how these impact economies. It also places some of its focus on the US economy in general and the Federal Reserve Bank in more...

Accounting Fundamentals How does a business achieve and maintain profitability? An understanding and an accurate application of accounting practices are hallmarks of a successful and financially progressive business. Accounting is a distinct discipline, with its own standards and language. Understanding accounting procedures requires a prerequisite knowledge of certain principles, concepts, terms, and common accounting more...

The Six Sigma Change Agent What is a Six Sigma change agent? How does one advocate change on a business-wide level? What are the skills required and the techniques used? In this course, you'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Six Sigma change agent. You'll explore ways to build a change management process and how to plan for change implementation. Effective communication is central to Six Sigma success, so more...

Design and Analysis In the Six Sigma Improve phase, organizations are aiming to evaluate which process inputs have the most significant impact on the process output. Only by effective experimental design and subsequent analysis can organizations pinpoint areas for improvement. This course will enable you to choose between process methods, determine the most effective process, and take into account all of the more...

Collecting and Summarizing Data The Six Sigma DMAIC system is a roadmap that shows the way to process and performance improvement. The second phase in the roadmap, the Measure phase, provides a methodology and tools for establishing a baseline of current processes. This baseline is your starting point for process improvement. A critical part of establishing baselines is collecting data that will enable you to learn the current more...

Measurement Systems The Six Sigma DMAIC system is a roadmap that shows the way to process and performance improvement. The second phase in the roadmap, the Measure phase, provides a methodology and tools for collecting data and establishing baseline measures of current processes. However, measurement itself can be problematic. A measurement system is only as good as the measuring instruments and the operators, and more...

Operations Management Fundamentals of Operations Management Operations Management: Fundamentals of Operations Management offers the student an overview of the components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the concepts of quality and project management. In addition, the program offers examples of how changing operations affects a company s operation processes. The target audience for this more...

Operations Management Operations Components Operations Management: Operations Components offers the student an overview of seven components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the responsibilities of an operations manager. In addition, the program offers examples of how each component is applied to a company s operations. The target audience for this series is managers, more...

Lean Logic ...uring is more than a concept, it is a philosophy based on definitions, vocabulary, and principles that may be foreign to you. In this course, you'll receive an explanation of lean manufacturing logic and learn about its evolution, definition, philosophy, and critical principles. In Lesson 1 you'll uncover what lean is and what it isn't, how it came to be, and what foundational premises exist. more...

Evaluating Brand Effectiveness Your company spends a lot of time and energy creating and building brand name products. From the most memorable name, to the most enticing packaging, to the perfect combination of media, you want everything to be right. Now the question is: Is it working? This course explores why you need measurement systems to examine your brand's effectiveness with consumers and to evaluate your brand equity. more...

Financial Analysis for Successful Marketing Whether you have a "head" for numbers, or a "dread" of numbers, no strategic marketing plan will be successful without a thorough financial analysis. The final course in this series takes a user-friendly, interactive approach to help you master the numbers game. You will analyze typical financial parameters associated with setting up a financial budget as part of an overall marketing strategy. more...

Inventory Management In today's economy, companies must be able to move large quantities of product quickly to locations across the globe. Overnight delivery methods have drastically altered customers' expectations regarding delivery times. Lead times of four to six weeks are no longer acceptable. In light of these changes, effective Inventory Management is no longer static- the emphasis is on movement, and quick more...

Programming with XHTML 1 1 Advanced Concepts ...he course describes creating XML documents, Document Type Definitions (DTDs), and schemas. In addition, the course provides information about valid Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) documents. The course also covers using XHTML with mobile devices and various types of browsers. The intended audience for this course includes Technical Managers, Help Desk/Support Staff, Application more...

HIPAA Electronic Health Data Transactions Congress designed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Rules to create shared data standards for health care providers, health plans, and information clearinghouses. These common standards make it easier to provide adequate care for patients, process insurance claims, and send and receive payments for health services. By using a more...

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Think about the last time you were in an interview. Did you pay attention to the types of questions being asked? If not, you may have offered or requested information prohibited under anti-discrimination laws. It is essential to know the types of questions that can, and cannot, be asked in order to avoid charges of unfair discrimination. In this course, you will learn the Equal Employment more...

XML Basic Concepts and Techniques The XML: Basic Concepts and Techniques course is the first course in the XML curriculum. This course is meant for Web programmers who want to use Extensible Markup Language (XML) to transport and exchange data over the Internet. The course explains how users can apply XML to their advantage. It also describes the procedures for creating well-formed XML documents and Document Type Definitions more...

Basic C Programming ...r functions and C library functions, function headers and definitions, passing data among functions, and recursive functions. It also provides an understanding of life span or scope of program variables, which are crucial to the successful execution of any C program, function prototypes and recursive functions. The course concludes as the student is shown how to use #define to create symbolic more...

ANSI C Programming Data Representation To describe how ANSI C programs use memory to store data and how to write portable C programs Programmers and software developers new to ANSI C more...

Oracle Application Server 10g OracleAS Web Cache To demonstrate how to administer and configure OracleAS Web Cache DBAs, developers, and other IT professionals planning to take Oracle Application Server 10g certification examinations; anyone interested in the technical aspects of Oracle Application Server 10g more...

Document Exchange in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 To explain how to manage and configure document exchange using BizTalk Server 2000 IT professionals and administrators seeking to gain competency in the use of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000; candidates for Microsoft exam 70-230: Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000, Enterprise Edition more...

OS 390 MQ Series ...d including queues and queue managers, namelists, process definitions, channels and storage classes, message groups, priorities, and persistence. The Message Queue Interface (MQI) is examined in depth and all-important calls are covered. The student learns how programs can open a queue, put and get messages, commit and back put units of work. The fundamentals of using of triggering is examined, more...

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

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

Blueprint Reading Mechanical Print Reading This course covers general drawing information, tolerancing, dimensioning, and threads. It also covers welding and surface texture. This course is aimed at individuals working with machinery, maintaining machinery, or involved in maintenance. It is directed at all those who need to develop marketable skills and a foundation for reading and interpreting mechanical drawings. more...

DOT 1 Hazardous Materials Table ...ansportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including definitions, an introduction to the nine Hazard Classes, and the HAZMAT Table. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials impact everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness or familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional more...

IATA 1 Hazard Class Identification Classification ... Association's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including definitions, an introduction to the Hazard Classes, and the List of Dangerous Goods. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affect everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional more...

Emergency Response This one-hour course provides information about planning for and responding to emergencies. The intent is to provide the learner with basic information on procedures that cover onsite emergencies such as an accidental release or spill of a hazardous chemical, fire emergencies, explosions, bomb threats, threats to security or personal injuries. The content in this course is designed to comply more...

Machine Guarding Safety ...definitions, general requirements, and requirements for different kinds of machinery concerning the Machine Guarding Program. It will provide general discussion of various guarding methods, as well as defining terms associated with machine guarding. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. identify where mechanical hazards more...

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace This course will provide the public sectors with an understanding of the basic criteria for a comprehensive program that addresses electrical safety-related work practices in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)70E standard titled "Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace." Information presented will provide program elements, techniques, and processes that will apply more...

DC Circuit Theory This one-hour course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of DC Electrical Theory. It is also intended to enhance your understanding of the operation and design of DC circuits, components, and sources. You will learn about basic DC electrical terms, equations and theory, and solve problems involving resistance, voltage, and current. The content in this course is designed to more...

Internetworking Technologies - Part 1 This is the first course in a four-part series on Internetworking Technologies 2.0. This series will help students to understand terms, concepts, technologies, and devices commonly used in networking. This course will cover basic internetworking, internetworking components, and Local Area Networks (LANs). more...

Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices Part 4: Connecting to WANs This course is the last in a four-part series that is based on Cisco Systems' instructor-led training, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 1.0). In this series, the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks are covered. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information and practice that technical support more...

oll InfoFind Professional ... InfoFind Professional database contains over 11,000 term definitions and hundreds of in-depth topics and tutorials extracted from our popular on-line courseware or created just for InfoFind Professional. Access is unlimited for the subscription period. Content is updated daily as it becomes available. oll InfoFind Professional contains thousands of illustrations and interactive animations. more...

Understanding Color Basics This course was designed to teach anyone involved in graphic communications, the basics of color reproduction. The course has any easy to use interface and bookmark feature that lets you return to course right where you left off. The course features full sound and video and all the text is also in a scroll window for those without audio capabilities. The course is full with interactive color more...

Oracle Designer 6i First Class: Design and Generate This is the second title in a series of two and covers the same material as the second half of the Instructor Led course Oracle Designer6i: First Class. This course takes students along a streamlined path through the Oracle Designer development environment. It follows on from the first title in the series Oracle Designer First Class 6i: Analysis and covers transforming the analysis model into more...

Oracle Reports: Report Fundamentals This course is the first in a three-part Oracle Reports series that is based on Oracle Reports release 6. Oracle Reports the reports component of Oracle Developer is used to centralize report processing and to improve report management. It contains Report Builder a program used to create effective and professional reports. The Report Fundamentals course includes detailed Report Builder concepts. more...

Advanced Oracle PL/SQL: Design Considerations and Object Types This course introduces students to subtypes subprograms cursor variables and the NOCOPY parameter used in advanced function definitions and packages. Students also learn about object types data dictionary views and collections.  more...

Oracle Report Builder: Report Fundamentals This course is the first in a three-part Oracle Report Builder series that is based on Oracle Developer/2000 Release 2. This course introduces the learner to the key features of Report Builder building a standard tabular report and report layout styles. In addition this course will help participants learn how to use the Live Previewer store reports and migrate report definitions from more...

Oracle Financial Analyzer for End-Users This course introduces the learner to the interface and functionality of an Oracle Financial Analyzer Budget workstation. Participants will be able to use Oracle Financial Analyzer (OFA) to enter modify analyze display and submit financial data. This course covers the OFA interface reports graphs worksheets solve definitions models Web components and spreadsheet functionality. It also covers more...

Oracle Financial Analyzer 11i for End-Users This course introduces learners to the interface and functionality of Oracle Financial Analyzer (OFA) 11i (release 6.3.2) budget workstation interactive Web environment and Express Spreadsheet Add-In. Learners also will use case-study scenarios to explore the OFA and Oracle Express Server consolidated multidimensional database system. Additionally learners will design and analyze financial more...

Oracle Designer First Class: Design and Generation This is the second course in a two-part series based on the ILT course Oracle Designer: First Class. The course takes students along a streamlined path through the Oracle Designer development environment. Transforming the analysis model into design level definitions refining the data and application designs and generating database objects and simple WebServer applications are covered. This course more...

Business Problem Solving: Problem Solving Fundamentals In Business Problem Solving: Problem Solving Fundamentals you will learn about the need for problem solving the ineffective responses to problems and the elements of an effective solution. The program also provides a description of the skills that effective problem solvers possess. Additionally the program provides you with definitions and strategies for overcoming barriers to solving problems. more...

Succession Planning: Elements and Approaches This course Succession Planning: Elements and Approaches places Succession Planning in the context of Human Resources practice in general and presents various definitions of Succession Planning. Its principal goal is to present the learner with the solid case for implementing a Succession Plan within their organization and the challenges to doing so. It covers the characteristics of effective more...