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INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES FOR INTERVIEWEE INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES (FOR INTERVIEWEE)  more...

SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS  more...

BUILDING MAINTAINING TRUST BUILDING & MAINTAINING TRUST  more...

BUSINESS ETHICS BUSINESS ETHICS  more...

LIVING WORKING ABROAD IN THE UNITED STATES LIVING & WORKING ABROAD IN THE UNITED STATES  more...

BEST PRACTICES FOR SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING BEST PRACTICES FOR SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING  more...

DEVELOPING A USER-CENTERED SOFTWARE DESIGN APPROACH DEVELOPING A USER-CENTERED SOFTWARE DESIGN APPROACH  more...

C PROGRAMMING C PROGRAMMING  more...

ANSI C PROGRAMMING ANSI C PROGRAMMING  more...

PERL PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS PERL PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS  more...

PEER RELATIONSHIPS PEER RELATIONSHIPS  more...

CAMPUS TO CORPORATE CAMPUS TO CORPORATE  more...

BUSINESS ETHICS BUSINESS ETHICS  more...

Generating Creative and Innovative Ideas Generating Creative and Innovative Ideas  more...

Managing Your Career Managing Your Career  more...

Dealing With Organizational Change Dealing With Organizational Change  more...

Optimizing Your Work Life Balance Optimizing Your Work/Life Balance  more...

Effective Time Management Effective Time Management  more...

WORKING WITHOUT A NET THE BUSINESS OF RISK WORKING WITHOUT A NET: THE BUSINESS OF RISK  more...

AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT  more...

INTRODUCTION TO AJAX DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION TO AJAX DEVELOPMENT  more...

CRITICAL THINKING ESSENTIALS CRITICAL THINKING ESSENTIALS  more...

Problem Solving and Decision Making Strategies Problem Solving and Decision Making Strategies  more...

TeleCommuting Basics TeleCommuting Basics  more...

Diversity on the Job Diversity on the Job  more...

DOING BUSINESS PROFESSIONALLY DOING BUSINESS PROFESSIONALLY  more...

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ESSENTIALS PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ESSENTIALS  more...

Talent Management Developing and Engaging Talent Talent Management: Developing and Engaging Talent Organizations depend on talented employees to help them achieve their goals. But without a talent management strategy focused on keeping these employees engaged, they may be sending out resumes rather than working to achieve those goals. Employee engagement and commitment are key success factors for any organization. This course describes how  more...

Delegating ...performing effectively as a manager and supports employee development. This course covers the best practices for planning delegation, including deciding what specific tasks to delegate, and identifying who you should delegate tasks to. Additionally, the course provides techniques for carrying through delegation, including providing your direct report with all the information they require to  more...

Developing Your Direct Reports ...ing opportunities for them to meet their own professional development objectives. This course provides an overview of the importance and benefits of developing your direct reports as a manager, and tactical strategies for doing so. Specifically, this involves an examination of the steps required to assess the development needs of your employees by differentiating individual requirements. Also  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...ust them enough, and are sufficiently interested in their development, to give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Effective communication is at the heart of most successful businesses. Being a manager means that you need to be at the center of everything. There will be people from whom you need information, and those who need information from you; some will be inside the  more...

Developing Employees HRCI PHR ...nd applications of employee training and training program development. 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 future needs of the company. This course will help you prepare for the HRCI certification examinations in the areas of employee training and  more...

Developing Human Resources HRCI PHR ...planning and employment issues, including human resources development and performance management. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your company's employees have maximized their potential for growth and development. This course will help you prepare for the HRCI certification examinations in the areas of human resources development and performance  more...

Management of the HR Process HRCI SPHR Management of the HR Process (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) As HR moves into the twenty-first century, its role is becoming key in developing organizational strategy. As a result, it is crucial for HR professionals to have a working knowledge of other functional areas of the business, so that they can provide the  more...

Strategic Approaches to Human Resource Development HRCI SPHR ...Development (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) In order to excel in business, organizations must translate their vision into the necessary level of competencies needed to achieve goals. This course examines how human resource development (HRD) aligns the skills, knowledge, and abilities of staff to future  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ...must possess specific qualities to succeed throughout the development stages of their life cycles. Leaders who know how to facilitate teams will greatly enhance their chances for project success, which in turn will benefit their organizations. Motivation is one essential component that can optimize a team's focus on accomplishing its assigned goals. By making the teamwork enriching and  more...

C Programming Structured Programming C Programming: Structured Programming To provide the student with structured programming concepts used in C  more...

C Programming Classes and Data Abstraction C Programming: Classes and Data Abstraction To provide students with the skills required to create and instantiate classes  more...

C Programming Manipulating Objects C Programming: Manipulating Objects To provide the student with the skills required to use dynamic memory allocation in C  more...

C Programming Overloading C Programming: Overloading To provide the student with the skills required to use polymorphism and overloading  more...

C Programming Files and Streams C Programming: Files and Streams To provide the student with the skills required to create C programs that use files  more...

C Programming Programming Techniques C Programming: Programming Techniques To give the student an appreciation of advanced concepts in C programming  more...

ANSI C Programming Introducing C ANSI C Programming: Introducing C To familiarize students with the capabilities of the ANSI C language and to enable them to write useful C programs  more...

ANSI C Programming Data Representation ANSI C Programming: Data Representation To describe how ANSI C programs use memory to store data and how to write portable C programs  more...

ANSI C Programming Functions ANSI C Programming: Functions To introduce functions in ANSI C and describe how to write and use them in programs  more...

ANSI C Programming Expressions ANSI C Programming: Expressions To describe the syntax rules governing expressions and statements in ANSI C and how to to use expressions and statements  more...

ANSI C Programming Flow Control ANSI C Programming: Flow Control To describe advanced flow-control statements  more...

ANSI C Programming Text Processing ANSI C Programming: Text Processing To describe how to write ANSI C programs for text, string, and array processing  more...

ANSI C Programming Processing Records ANSI C Programming: Processing Records To describe how to write ANSI C programs for processing aggregate data objects individually, in arrays, and in lists  more...

ANSI C Programming Pointers ANSI C Programming: Pointers To describe how to write advanced, efficient ANSI C programs using pointers  more...

ANSI C Programming The Standard Library and Preprocessor ANSI C Programming: The Standard Library and Preprocessor To describe programming file and other I/O operations in ANSI C and how to implement facilities from the standard library  more...

Perl Language Fundamentals Perl Language Fundamentals To perform basic programming operations using Perl variables, regular expressions, search-and-replace procedures, and file handling  more...

Starting to Program with Perl Starting to Program with Perl To use Perl to create basic and object-oriented data-driven applications and to interact with CGI scripts and MySQL databases  more...

Getting Started with WSS Getting Started with WSS Microsoft recognize how to set up SharePoint site, a development computer and utilize the CAML language in WSS 3.0  more...

General Coding Best Practices General Coding Best Practices To outline the best practices for writing high quality methods, expressions, variables, arrays, loops, and if statements, and to describe recommended practices for writing readable code  more...

Maintaining Quality Code Maintaining Quality Code To outline the primary techniques of refactoring, and to discuss the best practices for reviewing, testing, and debugging code  more...

Object-oriented Coding Best Practices Object-oriented Coding Best Practices To outline the best practices for defining and using classes, and determining how best to use inheritance or its alternatives  more...

Programming Techniques and Strategies Programming Techniques and Strategies To outline the high-level considerations for producing good code  more...

Introducing User-Centered Design Introducing User-Centered Design To identify the principles and benefits of user-centered design and to determine a practical approach to promoting user-centered design methodology in organizations  more...

Developing an Application Using User-Centered Design Developing an Application Using User-Centered Design To conduct user research and to design effective user interface and interaction elements  more...

The Iterative Process in User-Centered Design The Iterative Process in User-Centered Design To design usability tests and surveys, organize focus groups, and analyze feedback and implement findings for improving product design  more...

Practical Examples of User-Centered Design Practical Examples of User-Centered Design To design user-centered Windows applications and web sites  more...

C 2005 Security C# 2005: Security Microsoft To recognize the different types of security supported by C# 2005 and how they work, and to use them in application development  more...

Transitioning into a Project Management Role Transitioning into a Project Management Role Many people find themselves thrust into a project management role with no formal training or experience. When this occurs, it is important to be prepared to deal with the significant changes in your role. Your responsibilities broaden from managing yourself to managing others, from short-term to long-term goals, and from tangible to intangible  more...

Launching a Successful Team ... team. Among the most important things to know: good team development begins on day one. Forming an effective and cohesive team is fundamental to the success of the team later on, and pulling the right team together from the start has benefits far beyond just completing tasks on time. In this course, you'll learn techniques for setting up successful teams that can be applied to a variety of  more...

Workplace Ethics ...candals in recent years have highlighted the need for the development of corporate and legal standards for ethical conduct in business. The perceived lack of integrity in the business world, and the lack of concern for the consumer at that time, heightened demands for businesses to develop a stronger focus on ethics in business. This course considers the concept of ethics and its role in  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ... analysis, and analyze communications requirements in the development of a communications management plan. This course provides foundational knowledge and up-to-date project management information so learners can put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMP Certification Exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth  more...

Project Management Overview ...ar life cycle, starting with an idea, progressing through development, and culminating in the delivery of a finished product or service. A product has a life cycle of its own which is tied into yet distinct from the life cycle of the project. All projects have similar overall phases, such as the start up phase, the planning and design phase, the production phase, and the closing phase. That is  more...

NFPA 1600 Disaster Emergency Management ... both the public and private sectors. Key to this was the development and widespread use of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (NFPA 1600). The NFPA 1600 standard is a description of the basic criteria for a comprehensive program that addresses disaster recovery, emergency management, and business  more...

Introducing NET 3 5 and Visual Studio 2008 ... use of different languages and libraries for application development. Application types include both Windows-Forms applications and Web applications. Visual Studio 2008 is an integrated development environment that includes a drag-and-drop interface designer and many other tools for building and deploying .NET applications. This course identifies the key features and differences between the  more...

Building NET 3 5 Applications with Visual Studio 2008 ... 2008 Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is an integrated development environment that includes a drag-and-drop interface designer and many other tools for building and deploying .NET applications. Various enhancements have been added to the .NET Framework 3.5, including support for developing applications using Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow  more...

Visual Basic 2005 Security Visual Basic 2005: Security Microsoft To recognize the different types of security supported by Visual Basic 2005 and how they work, and to use them in application development  more...

Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS3 Setting up a Site and Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 is a web site development authoring and editing tool, suitable for personal and enterprise development environments. This course explores the concepts of creating a new site in Dreamweaver CS3, including configuring site properties and application preferences, adding content, and manipulating text. A look at  more...

Problem Solving The Fundamentals Problem Solving: The Fundamentals 'The problem,' says author and psychiatrist Theodore Rubin, 'is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.' A problem is a question or situation that presents doubt, perplexity, or difficulty. It's an issue that needs to be corrected or overcome in order to achieve a desired state. Problem  more...

Problem Solving Determining and Building Your Strengths Problem Solving: Determining and Building Your Strengths Achieving your problem-solving goals typically involves applying problem-solving skills and tools through various steps in an established problem-solving process. Whatever you think of your current problem-solving skills, it is always possible to improve upon them, and even to develop new skills. To improve, you first need to assess  more...

Problem Solving Digging Deeper Problem Solving: Digging Deeper Norman Vincent Peale, who stressed the need for analyzing a problem at a granular level, once said, 'When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.' A fact-based, honest analysis happens at two key steps in the problem-solving process: first when you  more...

Decision Making The Fundamentals Decision Making: The Fundamentals To emphasize the need of a formal decision-making process, C. Wright Mills, an American sociologist and author, once said, 'Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them and then  more...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques Decision Making: Tools and Techniques Napoleon Bonaparte once said, 'Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.' Good decision making means choosing the course of action that optimizes the return on your investment of resources. But before you can make a good decision, you need to first identify and evaluate your alternatives. Fortunately, a number of  more...

Decision Making Making Tough Decisions Decision Making: Making Tough Decisions Making decisions in your personal and professional life is not always easy, especially when you're dealing with an uncertain or unknown future. And there are many situations that can make decision making particularly challenging, such as when you have to weigh very similar or very disparate alternatives then make compromises and trade-offs between  more...

Working for Your Inner Boss Personal Accountability Working for Your Inner Boss: Personal Accountability Most employees in business organizations must answer to someone else. From the top of the organization chart to the bottom, nearly every manager and employee must look to a supervisor, a director, or even a customer to establish priorities, assign tasks, set deadlines, and evaluate results. Whoever gives this direction is called the boss.  more...

Managing from Within Self-empowerment Managing from Within: Self-empowerment Have you ever thought that you could be the best boss you've ever had? By developing attitudes and skills that empower you, you can manage from within and become your own best boss. Self-empowerment is the process of taking responsibility for your attitudes, behaviors, and actions at work to maximize your effectiveness. As an empowered employee, you  more...

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

Creating a Positive Attitude Creating a Positive Attitude Oftentimes your success or failure depends not only on the situation you are in, but how you react to that situation. Your reaction to the situations you encounter is significantly influenced by your attitude. Having a positive attitude involves looking for the best in a situation, being realistic about possibilities and consequences, and having the courage to  more...

Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning Today's successful individual understands that the business world is constantly changing the way people work and the way work is accomplished. How often have you heard these terms: lifelong learning, self-directed learning, continuous learning, and knowledge worker? If you wonder what these terms really mean, why they are important, and how you rate as a  more...

Code of Conduct Company Template ...ns and supporting content accordingly. SkillSoft's Custom Development Solution Team is available to perform the modifications to fit your company's specific requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor and Employment Practice Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials  more...

Illegal Insider Trading Simulation ...that has several promising new drugs in various stages of development. You own GenTronic Labs stock shares that you bought through an employee stock purchase plan. One day, your coworker and friend, Clay Lennon, tells you that in a few days, the FDA is going to announce its approval of GenTronic Labs new cancer drug. He also reveals that he plans to buy company stock to take advantage of the  more...

Preparing a Business Case Preparing a Business Case Why put time and effort into preparing, writing, and presenting a business case for new projects? Why not just talk to the manager and get his approval for the project? The answers to these questions lie in the fact that organizational budgets for new projects are typically very tight and, as such, your project will be competing against other projects for funding.  more...

Writing a Business Case ... the latter. Whether you want to invest in product development or reinvent your business processes with new marketing channels, it is now more important than ever to have a business case that is carefully planned, written, and presented, especially when you consider that corporate investments are being subjected to increased scrutiny. Writing a good business case will help you justify  more...

Presenting Your Case Presenting Your Case Have you ever attended a presentation that failed because the presenter was ill prepared or ineffective in his approach? A successful presenter must possess the proper skills to plan and deliver an effective business case presentation and employ strategies to establish and maintain the audience's attention. This course examines the careful planning and delivery of a  more...

Certified Business Analysis Professional reg BABOK reg 2 0 Aligned ...s Analysis Professional (CBAP ). This program fosters the development, maintenance, evaluation, promotion, and administration of an experience- and examination based credential. The IIBA CBAP credential provides business analysis practitioners with a recognized designation indicating a foundation from which they can competently practice business analysis. To achieve the CBAP  more...

Planning Managing Project Human Resources Simulation ...ned PM, you're currently managing a number of testing and development projects simultaneously. And each project and project team under your supervision is at a different stage of development. This simulation is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI ), Inc., 2008. Copyright and all  more...

Green Business Planning Sustainability Strategies Green Business: Planning Sustainability Strategies Environmental sustainability holds a different meaning for every organization and every individual, and although it's implemented in a multitude of ways across industries, there is little disagreement about the urgency and importance that surrounds it. An organization must be willing to commit a great deal of its resources human,  more...

Mentoring Effectively Mentoring Effectively Perhaps your organization has asked you to help induct a new employee. Maybe a junior colleague has approached you for guidance. Or perhaps you want to "fast track" a rising star into a particular leadership position. Whatever the case, before you sign on as a mentor you'll want to learn all you can about the process, from how mentoring benefits you and your career to  more...

Pandemic Flu Awareness ...emic 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 develop their own pandemic plan. It isn't too early to start planning how you and your organization will  more...

Making Decisions Ethically Making Decisions Ethically What is an ethical decision? Many studies show that businesspeople have an intuitive understanding of right and wrong, but that they find difficulty in explaining their judgments. This course provides the conceptual framework for discussing business ethics and the tool kit for making ethical decisions.  more...

Business Ethics for Managers Business Ethics for Managers Managers perform a delicate ethical balancing act every day. They must meet their obligations to their employer, comply with laws and regulations, address the needs of subordinates, and obey their own consciences. In this course, managers with decision-making responsibility will explore ethical issues and will acquire specific skills for creating and maintaining  more...

Understanding Organizational Ethics Understanding Organizational Ethics An organization's culture evolves from the values of its members. However, organizational culture and ethics are more than the sum of their parts. Organizations develop a self-sustaining and durable system of ethics that exerts a powerful influence on the actions, decisions, and behaviors of all employees. This course gives employees the ability to  more...

Social Responsibility in Corporations Social Responsibility in Corporations An organization's ethical responsibilities don't end at the door of the factory or office building. Companies are citizens of the communities where they do business. Every organization bears social obligations to the community that provides the environment for the organization's existence and growth. This course explores an organization's ethical  more...

Enhancing Your Creativity Enhancing Your Creativity What makes a person creative? Do you consider yourself creative? Certain personal characteristics have been linked with creativity for example, a willingness to take risks, the ability to connect diverse ideas, and open-mindedness. And most important, perhaps, is believing that you are creative. Many people get stuck because they think 'I'm not a creative person.'  more...

Maximizing Team Creativity Maximizing Team Creativity Is creativity within everyone's grasp? Does creativity come naturally within a team, or is this a skill that some learn and others don't? Like anything, creativity and innovation can flourish when cultivated with the right tools. This course discusses how to maximize team creativity. It explores the conditions in the work environment that help encourage team  more...

Verifying and Building on Ideas Verifying and Building on Ideas Generating creative ideas can be a very exciting and stimulating process. This is particularly true during the initial stages of idea generation, when many adopt an 'anything goes' approach. Later, however, the workability of ideas needs to be verified, or checked. Ideas are more likely to be relevant and useful when they have been assessed in the context of  more...

Creating a Plan Creating a Plan Getting and keeping your career on track takes careful planning. Those who wait for opportunities to come knocking may be left behind. Approaching your career proactively and being able to recognize opportunities to move ahead are key to smart career management. It starts with knowing yourself and what you want to do so that you can align your career moves with your goals.  more...

Getting on the Right Track Getting on the Right Track Is your career on automatic pilot? When was the last time you took a look around to see if the direction in which you are heading is really what you want? It's important to take time out to reflect on your current situation to ensure that you're still on the right path and that the current path is the best one for you. This course identifies tips for successfully  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Professional Networking Essentials Do you have a strong professional network of people who can help you move forward professionally? Does the thought of networking scare you because you feel uncomfortable in situations where you're expected to be outgoing and make conversation with people you don't know? Regardless of your strengths and weaknesses, situation or occupation, a key factor in  more...

You and Your Boss You and Your Boss Your boss can be the lifeline to your future. Typically, no one has more influence over your immediate and long-term success than the person to whom you report. Not only will you find enjoyment and reward in your current position, but you want your boss to be a source of support when the day comes that you are ready to move ahead with your career. This course teaches  more...

Leveraging the Performance Appraisal Leveraging the Performance Appraisal The performance appraisal process just may be the most valuable tool you have to advance your career. Unfortunately, employees often don't recognize the opportunities they have to benefit from their performance appraisals. Instead, they regard the whole process as something to dread and avoid. They frequently misunderstand the feedback they're given and  more...

Analyzing Your Life Balance Analyzing Your Life Balance Do you fill your life with many activities and then find it's tricky getting a good balance between them? Getting the balance right can provide you with tremendous payback, but where does this balance lie? You want to feel fulfilled and in harmony with yourself and your world. You know finding a balance is good for you, and also impacts positively on your family,  more...

Maintaining Your Life Balance Maintaining Your Life Balance You have the knowledge to assess current work/life balance and overcome internal and external obstacles to achieving balance. You know where you are and where you want to be, but now what? How do you achieve and maintain that balance? How will it be affected by external factors and behaviors? This course will focus on techniques for maintaining work/life  more...

Taking Control of Your Stress Taking Control of Your Stress In 'Occupational Stress,' Stephen Palmer wrote 'Stress is the psychological, physiological and behavioral response by an individual when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands, which, over a period of time, leads to ill-health.' Are you constantly adding items to your to-do list and it  more...

Analyzing Your Use of Time Analyzing Your Use of Time Do you have too much time on your hands? With all of the pressures of modern life, so few people today do. In order to preserve your time, you have to know how to manage it. And the first step in learning how to manage time well is to understand how you make use of it now. This will help you determine where can you be more efficient. This course focuses on ways to  more...

Planning and Prioritizing Your Time Planning and Prioritizing Your Time Managing time effectively entails analyzing your goals, breaking those goals into tasks, and then prioritizing those tasks. This isn't always easy or clear cut, given the number of tasks you may need to complete. But if you set clear and measurable goals and then develop an effective to-do list, you'll find prioritizing your many tasks is easier. And, in  more...

Avoiding Time Stealers Avoiding Time Stealers Time is a precious, non-renewable resource how effectively you use it will determine success in both your career and personal life. The greatest squanders of this valuable commodity are time stealers that multitude of annoyances, trivial tasks, and administrative duties that can easily consume your days. Moreover, you may find that some of your own behaviors affect how  more...

Risk Basics Risk Basics In today's management revolution, risk is an inherent factor. Your success depends upon an ability to understand and operate in a mine field where opportunities abound, but disaster could strike at any moment. Avoiding disaster is no longer left to luck, but is carefully controlled through risk management. The information presented in this course on risk and hedging techniques  more...

Approaches to Risk Management Approaches to Risk Management Whether you are investing in stocks, deciding what to eat, hiring an assistant, or merging corporate divisions, you're making decisions based on evaluating risks and benefits. When you need to make a difficult business decision, knowing the numbers can provide a clearer picture of your upside and downside. As an executive in today's explosive business world,  more...

Decisions and Risk Decisions and Risk Your success as an organizational leader depends on your ability to make decisions. Even though you may have extensive experience making tough business choices, a constantly changing business environment demands relentless skill improvement. This course sheds light on the decision-making process by moving from practical methodologies to decision-making intelligence. Build  more...

Strategic Planning and Risk Management Strategic Planning and Risk Management Understanding how to excel in a climate of risk using strategic planning is crucial in today's business environment. This course will help you analyze where your business is going and how it should get there. This will help you successfully navigate the dangers inherent in risk taking. Minimizing your risk through strategic planning is planning for your  more...

Risk Strategies The Cutting Edge Risk Strategies: The Cutting Edge This course explores seldom-discussed topics vital to your risk-taking strategies. Maintaining a balance between risk and recklessness depends upon your knowledge of business, people, and that little bit extra. That little bit extra in creativity and values can mean the difference between being at the cutting edge or falling off.  more...

Building a Winning Sales Team Building a Winning Sales Team Championship teams win titles because they are comprised of members who are talented athletes possessing the right combination of skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to go out and win. The members of a winning sales team must also have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to be successful. As a sales manager, how do you build an effective sales team? This  more...

Motivating a Winning Sales Team Motivating a Winning Sales Team Famous college football coach Lou Holtz said, "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." As a sales manager, what can you do to make a difference in how your team members' use their abilities? How can you increase their level of motivation and create positive attitudes? In this course,  more...

Sales Manufacturing TM Identifying Sales Opportunities Sales Manufacturing(TM): Identifying Sales Opportunities William Penn (founding-father of Pennsylvania) said, "Method goes far to prevent trouble in business: for it makes the task easy, hinders confusion, saves abundance of time, and instructs those that have business depending, both on what to do and what to hope." For the sales professional, there is such a method that will make tasks  more...

Doing Business on the Internet ...owever, while advancements in technology have enabled the development of new business models, the impact of these changes on issues related to the protection of personal and business information has been immense. Protecting personal information regarding customers, while still ensuring that detailed customer records are kept, is a difficulty faced by almost all companies that engage in  more...

Business Ethics Simulation Business Ethics: Simulation You are a sales manager at the Gray & Becker tool company. The company makes and distributes consumer- and contractor-grade power tools to retail outlets. G&B has always been a leader in the tool industry and has maintained an impeccable reputation for quality, reliability, and safety. The latest tool produced by G&B is a rechargeable, cordless, and high-powered  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Getting Started with Java Java Programming with J2SE 5: Getting Started with Java Sun To introduce the main principles and elements of the Java language  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Operators and Flow Control in Java Java Programming with J2SE 5: Operators and Flow Control in Java Sun To enable the learner to identify and work with Java operators, expressions, selection statements, and loop constructs  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Creating Classes in Java Java Programming with J2SE 5: Creating Classes in Java Sun To enable the learner to create and work with Java classes and objects  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Working with Classes in Java Java Programming with J2SE 5: Working with Classes in Java Sun To enable the learner to implement inheritance and polymorphism in Java and to work with Java's static and final modifiers  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Generics and Annotations Java Programming with J2SE 5: Generics and Annotations Sun To explain what metadata is and how it can be used to provide annotation source to third-party tools and to outline J2SE 1.5 tool changes  more...

Creating Your Own Leadership Development Plan ...Development Plan Creating your own leadership development plan is a significant part of any successful and valuable leadership-development strategy. Leadership development plans help to ensure that you remain focused on what is required to continually grow and develop as a leader. This includes assessing your own style, values, and requirements, as well as identifying development goals,  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Reference Types and Threading Java Programming with J2SE 5: Reference Types and Threading Sun To enable the learner to work with reference types and threads in Java  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Exception Handling and Assertions Java Programming with J2SE 5: Exception Handling and Assertions Sun To enable the learner to handle exceptions and use assertions in Java  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Java Utilities Java Programming with J2SE 5: Java Utilities Sun To enable the learner to use the classes and methods of the java.lang, java.util, java.io, and java.nio packages  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Java I O Java Programming with J2SE 5: Java I/O Sun To enable the learner to use Java's I/O facilities to read and write data, and format input or output  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Basic GUI Development in Java Java Programming with J2SE 5: Basic GUI Development in Java Sun To demonstrate how to build GUI applications using the Swing API  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Java Applets Java Programming with J2SE 5: Java Applets Sun To demonstrate how to build applets and place them on web pages  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Java Applets Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Java Applets Sun To demonstrate how to build applets and place them on web pages  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Basic GUI Development in Java Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Basic GUI Development in Java Sun To demonstrate how to build GUI applications using the Swing API  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Java I O Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Java I/O Sun To enable the learner to use Java's I/O facilities to read and write data, and format input or output  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Java Utilities Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Java Utilities Sun To enable the learner to use the classes and methods of the java.lang, java.util, java.io, and java.nio packages  more...

Team Dynamics ...er of Quality / Organizational Excellence Effective development of teams improves the organization's quality and productivity. Team development encompasses team establishment, assignment of roles and responsibilities, and performance evaluation. Dynamic team goals and objectives must align with the organization's vision and mission. This course explores team building and team  more...

Training and Development ...Development ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence The most valued resource of any organization is its people. In today's corporate landscape of technological advancement, employees must be trained to align with the strategic direction of the business. Managers of quality should know that improvements in workplace  more...

Managing and Deploying Six Sigma Managing and Deploying Six Sigma "The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough just to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs." Vance Havner, author. However, venturing into Six Sigma is not easy. Deploying Six Sigma is where "the tire hits the road." It requires a lot of hard work and planning. As a Six Sigma Champion, you'll need to plan for and deal with critical  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Getting Started with Java Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Getting Started with Java Sun To introduce the main principles and elements of the Java language  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Operators and Flow Control in Java Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Operators and Flow Control in Java Sun To enable the learner to identify and work with Java operators, expressions, selection statements, and loop constructs  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Creating Classes in Java Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Creating Classes in Java Sun To enable the learner to create and work with Java classes and objects  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Working with Classes in Java Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Working with Classes in Java Sun To enable the learner to implement inheritance and polymorphism in Java and to work with Java's static and final modifiers  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Generics and Annotations Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Generics and Annotations Sun To explain what metadata is and how it can be used to provide annotation source to third-party tools and to outline generics in Java.  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Reference Types and Threading Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Reference Types and Threading Sun To enable the learner to work with reference types and threads in Java  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Exception Handling and Assertions Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Exception Handling and Assertions Sun To enable the learner to handle exceptions and use assertions in Java  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Finding Opportunities to Make Connections Professional Networking Essentials: Finding Opportunities to Make Connections In the modern connected business environment, knowing the essentials of professional networking is a major asset and key for success. Networking is all about people and making beneficial connections that will help you build a stable and fulfilling career. Unleashing the power of a network isn't something to be  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Developing Confidence Professional Networking Essentials: Developing Confidence Why can some people walk into a room and start making new acquaintances almost immediately? It's as if they're hardwired to know how to introduce themselves and establish a relationship with everyone they meet. Wouldn't it be great to have that kind of finesse with people and be able to network with ease? The reality is that while  more...

Setting Up a Site Adding Content in Dreamweaver CS4 ...Adobe Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 is a versatile web site development application, suitable for personal and enterprise development environments. This course explores the concepts of creating a new site in Dreamweaver CS4, including configuring site properties and application preferences, adding content, and manipulating text. A look at the major interface elements of Dreamweaver CS4, including  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional ...nal CS4 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS4 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI) design of other Adobe Creative Suite products such as Adobe  more...

Web 2 0 Fundamentals Web 2.0 Fundamentals Web 2.0 technologies including RSS feeds, blogs, and wikis provide powerful ways to access site information and enable users to participate and collaborate in the creation of site content, rather than being passive users of a web site. This course provides an overview of what Web 2.0 is and the role that the Web 2.0 technologies play. Specific topics covered include an  more...

Web Development Fundamentals ...Development Fundamentals This course will provide an overview of the concepts and skills necessary to design and publish a web site. It will cover how to use HTML and CSS to develop web site content. It will also provide an overview of the role of languages such as DHTML, XHTML, XML, and JavaScript in web site implementation. It also introduces the user to advanced web techniques such as  more...

Internet Site Development ...Development Planning and designing sites based on customer requirements is an essential aspect of web development. This course covers the key aspects of planning and designing sites for users, ensuring that sites have gone through site functionality testing, and also explores the use of active content and multimedia in site development. This course is part of a series in the designing,  more...

SHAREPOINT SERVICES 3 0 - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SHAREPOINT SERVICES 3.0 - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Microsoft  more...

Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee With the trend toward telecommuting on the rise in many sectors, employees are faced with the growing challenges of working and communicating in virtual offices. Virtual offices can span countries and continents, and effective communication skills are not only important, but are the very key to telecommuters' success and their ability to move  more...

Maximizing Productivity as a Remote Employee Maximizing Productivity as a Remote Employee Telecommuting is a widely adopted work arrangement. Globalization, work-life balance, and even green business or environmental concerns have exponentially increased the number of telecommuters and remote workers. Individuals and employers have a number of things to consider when deciding whether working remotely is possible, necessary, or desired.  more...

Diversity Awareness Simulation Diversity Awareness: Simulation You're employed as an account manager for NGF Integrated Products - a US-based circuit board manufacturer. As a result of expansion into new sales territories, your company has been broadening its workforce, and employee diversity is starting to be addressed more formally. As a participant in the new training initiative, you've been sent to a diversity  more...

Motivating and Optimizing Performance ...tinue to perform at peak levels. The early stages of team development are about establishing the purpose of the team and its key goals, but once the team is up and running, the leader has a prominent role to play in guiding the team to success. This course describes ways to optimize team performance and effectiveness through assessments and feedback. It outlines strategies for sustaining high  more...

WINDOWS COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT w NET FRAMEWORK 4 C WINDOWS COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT w/ .NET FRAMEWORK 4 (C#) Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Service Communication Applications (Exam 70-513)  more...

Securing Managing a WCF 4 Application with C 2010 Securing & Managing a WCF 4 Application with C# 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Service Communication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course shows how to implement security features such as transport and message-level security, and authentication, authorization and impersonation in a .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application. It  more...

WCF 4 Contracts Behaviors Data Management Using C WCF 4 Contracts, Behaviors & Data Management Using C# Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Service Communication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course shows how to create and optimize .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service contracts, data contracts, and message contracts according to the requirements of a WCF application. It details the roles of  more...

Getting Started With WCF 4 Using C 2010 Getting Started With WCF 4 Using C# 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Service Communication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course introduces the .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) technology and its architecture. It shows how to create a basic WCF service and how to host the service in a managed application, a Windows Service, Internet  more...

The Voice of Leadership Self-Assessment Motivation ...tion It's exciting when you can see your leadership development progress. Understanding how far you've come, and knowing what areas need improvement, increases your motivation to continue to grow as a leader. You can change your behaviors and increase your motivation by learning. This course covers techniques leaders can use to carry out a self-assessment, such as reflective journaling,  more...

CISSP Domain Application Development Security ...Development Security (ISC)2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2nd Edition Poorly written applications can allow an attacker to exploit coding errors and thus interrupt the orderly processes of the application. This course discusses methods to increase the security of application development and thwart  more...

Operations Management Product Service Management Operations Management: Product & Service Management Product and service management is the process of designing, creating, and maintaining a product or service through all stages of its lifecycle. It involves a wide range of operations, marketing, and sales related activities. These activities encompass the entire range of product life cycle - from the conception of a new product or service  more...

Marketing Essentials Planning and People ...into key planning activities such as research, budgeting, development and evaluation. Finally, the importance of employee engagement and internal branding are also discussed as the key elements of the last P, people. Understanding the key role that planning and people play in the marketing process and how these aspects support the traditional Marketing Mix, will help you better understand how  more...

Marketing Essentials Product and Price ...ern marketing mix. The course then covers the product and development process, the concept of product differentiation in today's marketplace, and what this ultimately requires from marketing professionals and companies in order to be successful. This course also provides essential insight into the concept of product lifecycle with a focus on how product evolution can help meet ever-changing  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...

Searching Data Using MOSS 2007 ...tified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) The ability to search data is a crucial component of any enterprise application, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides features to enable this ability. This course describes how to use the Search Service provided by MOSS 2007, including how to enhance the Search Service and how to customize  more...

Targeting Customizing with MOSS 2007 ...tified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides you with many features and functions that you can use to customize content for users. This course describes how to use MOSS to target content and customize functionality for users. Specifically, it discusses how to create an audience and target content for  more...

MS OFFICE SHAREPOINT SERVER 2007 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MS OFFICE SHAREPOINT SERVER 2007: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542)  more...

Application Platform Services within MOSS 2007 ...tified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides access to application platform services through the use of Office InfoPath 2007 and InfoPath Forms Services. This course provides an overview of these services and describes how to utilize InfoPath, what Single Sign-on credentials are and how to use them  more...

Creating Business Intelligence Solutions with MOSS 2007 ...tified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides developers with the ability to create intelligent business solutions. This course provides an overview of the features that accomplish this and specifically how to use them to display data using Excel Services, create trusted workbook locations, process data  more...

Integrating Business Data Using MOSS 2007 ...tified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 includes features that allow developers to integrate business data into their applications. This course provides an overview of those features and how to use them to create Line of Business LOB systems using the Business Data Catalog BDC, how to display and index  more...

Determining Application Compatibility for Windows 7 Determining Application Compatibility for Windows 7 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Administrator One of the main issues with upgrading client machines to a new operating system is ensuring that applications will still run without issues for the users. Microsoft enables administrators to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to collect  more...

Managing Enterprise Content with MOSS 2007 ...tified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 is a web application server platform with integrated content and workflow management, collaboration and communications capabilities and is a direct upgrade to Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003. This course provides an overview of Microsoft Office SharePoint  more...

Information Security Program Development Introduction Roadmap ...Development: Introduction & Roadmap ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® An information security program is the foundation of an information security manager's daily work. This course examines how to prepare your security program, analyzes the outcomes and challenges, and outlines the responsibilities of executive management and the  more...

Ajax API Essentials Ajax API Essentials This course will explore the various technologies that are employed in Ajax applications. It will begin by examining the important role that XML and CSS play in developing Ajax applications that interact with data sent from the server. Then it will discuss common troubleshooting issues that may arise in Ajax applications. Finally, it will explore how web services and APIs  more...

Ajax Applications Server Communication Ajax Applications & Server Communication This course explores the technologies that are used to enable Ajax applications to interact with a server's external data. It will begin by examining the important role that ASP.NET, PHP, Java, and Ajax play in developing Ajax applications, and then explore how Ajax can access and utilize external data sent from a variety of sources. The course will  more...

SOFTWARE TESTING FOUNDATIONS SOFTWARE TESTING FOUNDATIONS ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing  more...

Ajax Basics ...of Ajax and outline how it is commonly used to aid in the development of dynamic web sites. Beginning with the fundamentals of Ajax, the course will examine JavaScript s role in Ajax development, including objects, the Document Object Model, and events. It will also explore the specific techniques used by Ajax in web applications, including the XMLHttpRequest object, hidden frames, and dynamic  more...

Tool Support in Software Testing Tool Support in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing  more...

Configuration Mgmt Risks Incidents in Software Testing Configuration Mgmt., Risks & Incidents in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death.  more...

Software Test Management Software Test Management ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is  more...

White Box Software Testing Techniques White Box Software Testing Techniques ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software  more...

Black Box Software Testing Techniques Black Box Software Testing Techniques ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software  more...

Information Security Program Development Resources ...Development: Resources ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® As an information security manager, one of your primary responsibilities will be to manage and leverage company and external resources needed to make your projects succeed. This course examines information security infrastructures and architectures and the industry models that  more...

Information Security Program Development Metrics Implementation ...Development: Metrics & Implementation ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® The implementation of an information security program can be time consuming but, if done properly, it will ensure that your company is able to meet its security objectives. This course examines the elements necessary for implementing and measuring the success of  more...

Installing SUSE Linux Installing SUSE Linux Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 Certified Linux Professional 10 (Exam 050-697) To recognize milestones in the development of Linux and plan and conduct a basic SUSE Linux installation.  more...

The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview Version 1 The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview: Version 1 The Consumer Electronics industry is made up of companies from around the world that manufacture electronic audio and video equipment for individual consumers and businesses. In this fast-moving industry, where some products are lucky to have a shelf life of more than a year, companies need to be able to adapt quickly. In addition, they  more...

The Aerospace Defense Industry Overview Version 1 ...providers, governments, and privately funded research and development organizations. These organizations deliver aircraft and their components, as well as software and systems, such as modeling and simulation software, and data management, navigation, and surveillance systems. This industry is subject to a high level of government regulation, particularly the defense sector. As it adapts to the  more...

The Education Industry Overview Version 1 ...universities as well as companies focused on training and development for clients that range from an individual learner to global corporations. As a whole, the industry is responsible for training individuals of all ages to learn new skills, obtain employment, and spur economic growth, by delivering education in traditional classroom settings or via distance training over the Internet. The  more...

Diversity and You Diversity and You Just as organizations must respond to demographic and social changes that introduce new languages, cultures, values, and attitudes to the workplace, so must you as an individual. To understand and appreciate diversity, you must develop an understanding of yourself and the ways in which you and others view the world. Your ability to use a variety of strategies to effectively  more...

The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workplace The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workplace Imagine for a minute that you work in a place where everyone is the same. All of your coworkers are of the same ethnicity, gender, educational background, and socioeconomic standing. You work with a group of people essentially cut from the same cloth, so where will new ideas come from? How will the group have the ability to understand  more...

Developing a Brand Internally ...e of a lack of internal focus and engagement in the brand development process. If your employees and organizational culture aren't aligned with your brand, you'll likely fail to deliver the full value potential of your brand. Internal engagement is increasingly being viewed as not only key to effective brand development, but an important driver of customer value. Aligning the brand promise,  more...

Global Brand Management ...l. This course outlines how to best approach global brand development by outlining how to carry out essential international market research and internal analysis, and the key stages associated with launching a global brand. It also provides the main guiding principles for global branding and outlines the level of organizational support required for any successful global branding effort. And it  more...

Static Techniques Test Design in Software Testing Static Techniques & Test Design in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death.  more...

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective  more...

Fundamentals of Software Testing Fundamentals of Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing  more...

Agile Programming Testing ...development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and individuals who work collaboratively with face-to-face  more...

Managing Agile Software Development ...Development Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and individuals who work  more...

Introducing Agile Software Development ...Development Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and individuals who work  more...

Planning an Agile Software Development Project ...Development Project Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and individuals who  more...

Sales Team Management Simulation Sales Team Management: Simulation During the course of this simulation, you will assume the responsibilities of a sales manager for Upper Crust Delectables--a thriving business that distributes gourmet baked goods to hotels and restaurants nationwide. Management has found a high degree of success with its sales force by employing a team approach, and you, a longtime employee of the company,  more...

Balancing Your Responsibilities Simulation Balancing Your Responsibilities: Simulation Brackens East Seafood, Inc. is a wholesale seafood distributor that's serviced the food industry for over thirty years. Its customers include restaurants, grocery stores, and institutional cafeterias. You're the company's webmaster responsible for maintaining and updating its B2B web site. As a majority of customers now use the site to place  more...

Embracing Organizational Change Embracing Organizational Change It is normal to struggle when changes occur, but the proper coping methods can help you not only survive organizational change, but empower you to take control of your career, recognize new opportunities that come with the change, and propel your career forward. This course covers best practices to help you accepting a new reality when things change, including  more...

Preparing for Organizational Change Preparing for Organizational Change Whether it's upsizing, downsizing, relocation, new processes, or a complete reorganization, organizational change is inevitable in today's business environment. Preparing yourself for such changes, and having the key skills and self-motivation you will need at the time, will mean not only surviving organizational change, but thriving in it. In this course  more...

Understanding Organizational Change Understanding Organizational Change Change can be disruptive. A change in your life, whether good or bad, can create a period of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety while you adjust. And change at work is no different. You may question what's going on and feel like you have no control over the situation. But eventually, ideally, you'll see that the change brings a positive result for your own  more...

Opportunity Development Simulation ...Development: Simulation In this simulation, you will serve as a sales manager for Koshi Electronics, a manufacturer of business equipment whose product lines run from calculators to multifunction fax units and professional-grade copiers. With a combination of inside and field-sales personnel, Koshi sells its products strictly on a business-to-business level, focusing on three market  more...

Dealing With Conflict ... to quickly resolve conflict. In the early stages of team development, leaders must set up structures and processes that support the development of these team characteristics. Effective leadership is particularly required during the Storming stage of team development when conflict tends to be at its highest. The survival of the team depends on a team leader who can quickly recognize conflict,  more...

The Value of Peer Relationships The Value of Peer Relationships Positive interpersonal professional relationships play a key role in determining individual and organizational success. Because of this, they are an important influence on strategic decision making. The bond between peers is the most basic relationship element in any organization, and it can stunt efforts for success or stimulate efforts that flourish. The  more...

Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization Cultivating relationships with your work peers can lead to success for you as an individual and for your organization as a whole. Developing a supportive peer network can provide you with access to a wide variety of expertise and institutional knowledge and it enables you to leverage other people's networks. Because every workplace  more...

Forming Peer Relationships Alliances at Work Forming Peer Relationships & Alliances at Work Developing a healthy network of peers you trust plays a major role in your success at work. Cultivating these relationships is an important responsibility and it requires awareness, skills, and technique. Establishing a network of mutually supportive peers requires more than an appearance at a social event your organization sponsors. It's an  more...

Campus to Corporate Meeting New Expectations Campus to Corporate: Meeting New Expectations Campus life is now behind you, and you are taking the first steps along your career path. The better you can adjust to the new expectations, the smoother and easier these steps will be. This course gives you an understanding of corporate culture so you'll have a better grasp of the new expectations. It also outlines how to manage your time and  more...

Campus to Corporate Developing a Professional Image Campus to Corporate: Developing a Professional Image Projecting a professional image is vital to career success. Knowing how to dress is part of it, but there's much more. It's about demonstrating your best qualities through the attitude you bring to your work. And it's about respecting yourself, your job, your organization, and your coworkers. This course explains how you can show  more...

Key Strategies for Managing Cross Functional Teams Key Strategies for Managing Cross Functional Teams Managing cross-functional teams can be challenging because you have to unite individuals from different departments and different levels of the organization around a common goal. Each phase of a cross-functional team's development has associated risks, and steering the team through these phases requires special leadership characteristics and  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Addressing CompTIA Network 2009: Network Addressing CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 In order for devices to be part of a network, each must have at least one unique address. All network devices have a hardware address but communication is enabled through the use of logical addresses, most commonly IP addresses. This course describes the two most common types of network  more...

JAVA PROGRAMMING WITH J2SE 5 0 JAVA PROGRAMMING WITH J2SE 5.0 Sun  more...

JAVA PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA SE 6 0 JAVA PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA SE 6.0 Sun  more...

Getting Started with Software Programming ...roduces the learner to the magic behind computer software development, beginning with a brief history of computer languages and how these languages have evolved into powerful programming environments, and ending with the actual creation of simple algorithms. Specific topics covered include the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), best practices for developing computer programs, the tools  more...

Introduction to Software Program Design Introduction to Software Program Design In order to work their magic, computer programmers need to understand the various methods required by programming languages. This course introduces the learner to the basic methods and processes necessary to construct algorithms, including variables and data types, expressions and statements, and more advanced concepts like arrays and functions.  more...

Configuring WIndows Server Hyper-V and Virtual Machines ... advantage Network Load Balancing features, a testing and development platform, and disaster recovery options enabled by Hyper-V. This course covers the Hyper-V MMC Snap-in, along with the configuration and management basics required to implement the Hyper-V role into a new or existing infrastructure. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-643: Windows  more...

MICROSOFT NET FRAMEWORK 2 0 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION WITH VISUAL BASI MICROSOFT.NET FRAMEWORK 2.0: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION WITH VISUAL BASI Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT NET FRAMEWORK 2 0 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION WITH C 2005 MICROSOFT.NET FRAMEWORK 2.0: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION WITH C# 2005 Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT NET FRAMEWORK 2 0 DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH VISUAL BAS MICROSOFT.NET FRAMEWORK 2.0: DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH VISUAL BAS Microsoft  more...

MICROSOFT NET FRAMEWORK 2 0 DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH C 2005 MICROSOFT.NET FRAMEWORK 2.0: DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH C# 2005 Microsoft  more...

Introduction to the Features of Flash CS3 ...h Professional CS3 is one of the most popular web content development toolsets on the market, providing web professionals with the ability to create interactive experiences, ranging from web sites to instructional media and games. Flash Professional CS3 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI) design of other Creative Suite products such as Adobe Photoshop.  more...

IFRS Introduction Conceptual Framework IFRS: Introduction & Conceptual Framework Because of increasing globalization and interaction among corporations and national economies, the various users of financial information require a single set of high-quality accounting standards. IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) was developed to meet this need. This course gives the learner a well-rounded understanding about IFRS  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Fundamentals ...ness LANs. With new and better standards and equipment in development all the time, growth is virtually unlimited. This course introduces wireless networks, examining where they are used and what kinds of wireless networks can be built. The evolution of wireless technology, wireless topology categories, and wireless networks types, such as ad hoc and infrastructure are discussed, along with  more...

Visual Basic System Types Collections Visual Basic: System Types & Collections Microsoft Visual Basic is one of the core languages used by programmers for software development in Visual Studio. This course primarily serves as an introduction to new Collections and System Types. This course also covers enumerators, and new interfaces, specifically the Generic Interface.  more...

Getting Started with ADO NET Connections Commands Getting Started with ADO.NET Connections & Commands Microsoft ADO.NET allows developers to create applications that are driven by data and services. This course identifies the various ways to manage ADO.NET connections and also details how to access data by using command objects and the DataReader object. Specific topics covered in the course include and introduction to ADO.NET, defining  more...

Managing ADO NET Connections Commands with VB 2008 Managing ADO.NET Connections & Commands with VB 2008 Microsoft ADO.NET connections and commands are crucial components of building data-driven applications. This course examines managing connections using connection pools and configuration files, as well as stored procedures, and using generic data-access code to establish a connection. Specific topics covered include optimizing ADO.NET  more...

Getting Started with Data Sets Using VB 2008 Getting Started with Data Sets Using VB 2008 Microsoft ADO.NET DataSet objects allow developers to utilize cached versions of data when working within disconnected data environments. This course examines the various aspects of DataSets and their role as one of the key components of the ADO.NET architecture. Specific topics covered include creating DataSets with Visual Basic 2008, working  more...

Viewing Navigating Data With ADO NET Data Sets Using VB 2008 Viewing & Navigating Data With ADO.NET Data Sets Using VB 2008 Microsoft The ability to view and navigate data in an efficient fashion is vital to any robust data application. This course explains how to accomplish this using ADO.NET DataSets and Visual Basic 2008. Specific topics covered include how to manage and constrain data relationships in a DataSet using DataRelation objects and  more...

Updating ADO NET Data Sets with VB 2008 Updating ADO.NET Data Sets with VB 2008 Microsoft ADO.NET DataSets allow developers to easily update and manage data sources using Visual Basic 2008. This course examines how DataSets are used to update source data and also how to manage the integrity of the data being updated. Specific topics covered include updating data sources, committing changes to data sources, managing data integrity,  more...

Using Query Notifications Synchronizing Data With VB 2008 Using Query Notifications & Synchronizing Data With VB 2008 Microsoft Query notifications, coupled with ADO.NET synchronization services, allow developers to create applications with the ability to display up-to-date data at all times. This course examines how to use query notifications with SQL Server and how to enable efficient, remote use of data using synchronization services. Specific  more...

The ADO NET Entity Framework LINQ The ADO.NET Entity Framework & LINQ Microsoft The ADO.NET Entity Framework and .NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) provide developers with the tools and framework elements they need to create unique, flexible data applications, while minimizing the amount of code required. This course explores the various ways you can employ the ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to develop and optimize  more...

MS NET FRAMEWORK 3 5 ADO NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH VB 2008 MS .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5: ADO.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH VB 2008 Microsoft  more...

Developing Web Apps With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ...SP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2008 and it supports a variety of languages including Visual Basic 2008, Visual C , Visual C#, and Visual J#. ASP.NET 3.5 is Microsoft s latest version of ASP for developing web  more...

Creating Consuming Server Controls With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 Creating & Consuming Server Controls With VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft The Visual Studio 2008 IDE provides developers with the ability to create and consume server controls in ASP.NET 3.5 web applications. This course details the steps for creating secure web sites through the creation, addition, and customization of ASP.NET server controls. Specific topics covered include creating and  more...

Data Service Integration With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 Data & Service Integration With VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide developers with the ability to integrate both data and services into an ASP.NET 3.5 Web application. This course identifies the steps for displaying and modifying data in an ASP.NET Web application, by accessing data using data-bound and data source controls, as well as ADO.NET, and  more...

ASP NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting With VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Both Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX and client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include  more...

XML Mobile Web Apps with VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 XML & Mobile Web Apps with VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Both Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 include support for working with XML and creating mobile web applications. This course provides an overview of the XML support provided by ASP.NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include using LINQ to XML, how to read and write XML, and how to use XPath to process XML  more...

Configuring Deploying Web Application with VB 2008 and ASP Net 3 5 ...t (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications certification. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this exam  more...

Debugging Tracing Monitoring ASP NET Apps With VB 2008 Debugging, Tracing & Monitoring ASP.NET Apps With VB 2008 Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot web applications using Visual Studio and discusses how to use ASP.NET 3.5 code to help to accomplish this. Specific topics  more...

Optimization Customization With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 Optimization & Customization With VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide developers with the tools they need to create unique, flexible ASP.NET web sites that can use custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to  more...

MS NET FRAMEWORK 3 5 ASP NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH VB 2008 MS .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5: ASP.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH VB 2008 Microsoft  more...