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Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Using Exchange Server 2007 with Outlook 2007 as your e-mail client provides an easy and convenient way to collaborate with colleagues, as well as a high level of messaging security. Outlook 2007 is designed to take advantage of all the  more...

I-9 Compliance Verifying Employment Eligibility of US Non-US Citizens ...rements associated with the law. It also provides a brief discussion about employing non-US citizens. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal  more...

Conflict of Interest Simulation Conflict of Interest Simulation In this simulation experience, you will assume the role of an HR generalist assigned to a branch sales office for KTW Home Supplies, a major manufacturer of consumer home goods. As the simulation opens, you will be approached by a salesperson who wishes to speak to you confidentially regarding a possible conflict of interest that she has witnessed. The  more...

Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups ...o get everyone to agree or make a decision takes hours of discussion. No one is willing to take responsibility for action items. In this course, you will learn to avoid these and other pitfalls of work groups so you can approach your meetings without dread. You will start by identifying different types of groups: internal, external, on going, single-purpose and their characteristics. By knowing  more...

Machine Guarding ...ing 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. Learner objectives are to: identify where mechanical hazards exist, identify the motions and actions of mechanical hazards, specify  more...

First Steps for Turning Around a Performance Problem ...ect of performance with employees enables you to keep the discussion focused on the real issues and required expectations. When you know how to implement corrective measures both at the situational level and the employee level, you can turn performance problems around and inspire workers to contribute to the best of their ability. This course identifies the benefits of dealing with minor  more...

Management Maintenance of Windows 7 Client Systems ...happened to affect performance or function. Included is a discussion of the Event Forwarding capability first introduced in Windows Vista, as well as the use of Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor, and Task Manager. If CPU or memory resources are suspected to be causing problems, you may also want to leverage the Memory Diagnostic Tool or Windows ReadyBoost feature. For hard disk maintenance,  more...

SharePoint 2007 Essentials SharePoint 2007 Essentials Microsoft To use SharePoint for file sharing, collaboration, and discussion, and integrate and use it with Office applications  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Collaborating with Groove and Communicator Microsoft Office 2007: Collaborating with Groove and Communicator Microsoft Collaboration is at the heart of effective teamwork. When operating in traditional work structures, with all team members in one office location having regular face-to-face meetings, this collaboration was relatively easy. But work environments have changed. Offices are no longer confined to a room or a building and  more...

Implementing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions ...rchies, and define attributes. In addition, it includes a discussion on how to define measures, measure groups, and calculations. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-448 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified  more...

Querying Cubes Working with Data Mining in SSAS ...ich used to query multi-dimensional data. This includes a discussion on how to create a basic MDX query, how to establish a cube context, how to build subcubes and named sets, and how data can be modified with MDX. The course also provides a review of Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Actions, Perspectives, Translations, and Stored Procedures. In addition, this course introduces data mining. It  more...

Managing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions ...lated to securing an instance and securing user access. A discussion about disaster recovery, including high-availability solutions and backup solutions is also included in this course. In addition, the course looks at administration, including the tools that can be used to maintain analysis services, how you can process SSAS objects, and how you can use SQL Server Profiler to monitor analysis  more...

Oracle Database 11g Installation of Clusterware RAC Oracle Database 11g: Installation of Clusterware & RAC Oracle Oracle Database 11g: Real Application Clusters (RAC) enable high utilization of a cluster of standard, low-cost modular servers and offers high availability, scalability, and important grid computing features. This course provides an introduction to Oracle Database 11g: Real Application Clusters (RAC) and demonstrates how to  more...

Dealing with Common Meeting Problems ...y of achieving meeting goals? Where someone dominated the discussion and others didn't contribute at all? Where the discussion wandered and little was accomplished? The human factor can introduce problems in meetings, despite your best preparation and planning endeavors. But you can learn to improve the effectiveness of your meetings by evaluating them and addressing common problems that  more...

So You Wanna Be a Web Writer or Editor Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work. Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work. Take a self test to see if you have the signs you will make a good Web writer or editor. Get the inside dope on these exciting high-tech careers  more...

Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals ...s little as 8 hours. In addition, this course includes a discussion of the DOT?s regulations for shipping supplies, equipment and samples related to hazardous waste site investigations and remediation activities.Who Should Take This Course: Environmental professionals who are 1) involved with handling, shipping, or receiving hazardous materials, including samples of hazardous waste, and 2)  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ... you will work through online lessons, research projects, discussion questions, and review tests. This will make sure that you are learning the materials effectively. At the end of the course, you will complete a course project that will integrate the concepts of the course and will tie it all together for you. You can email me questions, stray thoughts, or concerns at any time, and I will get  more...

Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ...Web content that persuades your visitors to act, join the discussion, resolve their problems, and buy your products. Learn to write and edit some of the most popular genres that populate the web. Become a versatile Web writer or editor, able to handle whatever your boss throws at you. Develop a deep portfolio to show future employers and clients You?ll see how each genre has evolved as a  more...

So You Want to be a Technical Writer! ... will interact with each other and the instructor through discussion message boards and optional online chats. Students will also receive a weekly mailing containing the best World Wide Web sites where they can explore information about technical writing careers or related issues. Working with Kathryn Roosa, each student will focus on the areas most applicable to their level of experience,  more...

Legal Research and Writing ... This course is comprised of self study, occasional email discussions with the professor, written assignments, submissions, and exams. Students are encouraged to contribute to the discussions with their own knowledge and experiences. Reinforcement of learning is accomplished through course and/or chapter objectives and quizzes for each lesson. Written assignments provide students with the  more...

Conducting Performance Reviews Course description -- Performance reviews are one of the most challenging responsibilities that leaders have, and this course will walk you through the process step by step and help you avoid many common pitfalls. There are ways to get the employee involved in the review process, and techniques to use in the performance discussion itself. Youa ™ll be given techniques for dealing with  more...

Interviewing Job Candidates Course description -- This is a practical course with tools and methods to help you prepare to get the results you want. You will learn how to define exactly what youa ™re looking for in a job candidate, and be given checklists and discussion guides for asking the right questions to get relevant answers. The course addresses the most common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as  more...

Negotiating for the Sales Professional Course description -- An effective sales professional knows how to meet customer needs while assuring reasonable terms and profit for his or her own company. This course has techniques for identifying customer expectations and determining how to meet them in a way that both parties are satisfied by the results. There are checklists and discussion guidelines to help a sales professional master this  more...

21st Century Assertiveness and the Art of Persuasion 21st Century Assertiveness and the Art of Persuasion examines the cultural, environmental, and emotional aspects of Assertivesness and Persuasion and provides tips and tools to do both in today`s global economy. The quest for dominance in our global economy and how organizations posture themselves to respond to this challenge will make or break their success. 21st Century Assertiveness and the  more...

21st Century Professional Networking ...tworking practices. Participants will network via e-mail, discussion threads, online chats and where feasibile by telephone. The majority of the work will be accomplished in an asynchronous (any time, any place) environment with synchronous elements scheduled periodically based on participant need and schedules. Textbook for this course is: "Professional Networking for Dummies", Fisher, Donna,  more...

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators ...ardous Waste Management Online Course provides a detailed discussion of federal solid and hazardous waste management laws and regulations that affect businesses. The course includes a history and overview of hazardous waste management laws and regulations, a guide to complying with the myriad of hazardous waste regulations including how to recognize hazardous wastes, how to manage waste  more...

Blackboard Basics for K12 ...ents in a course shell, use outside resources, and create discussion threads, prepare tests, and design quizzes. Blackboard Basics is a twenty-one day online course which is designed to not only teach you about the online classroom but to immerse you in it so that you are experiencing and discovering the environment from all aspects possible. This course will help you learn how to develop  more...

Flash I: Mastering the Tools Produce exciting Web and multimedia presentations with Flash, the industry standard software for animation on the Web. In this intensive course, you will learn how to create the various graphic, button, and movie clip symbols that you will place in your SWF files. You will be taught by an experienced multimedia specialist, teacher, and instructional designer. Comprehensive learning modules will be  more...

Comprehensive Leadership Training ...ve four activities reading, quiz, one page assignment and discussion.Reading: The participant will have to read between 15 to 20 pages of the book ?Leadership Theory and Practice, Third Edition?, in a week. The pages which are to be read will be indicated in the weekly guideline to the students. This should not take more than 30 minutes of the student?s time in a week.Quiz: To reinforce the  more...

Listening Skills for the Workplace ...ople in everyday life. It includes a detailed assessment, discussion of why people filter and block communication. Listening Skills for the Workplace There is an expanding awareness in business of the value of good listening skills. To ignore this important tool in today`s competitive business environment can lead to costly errors, wasted time, an absence of teamwork, unsatisfactory service  more...

Sales Management Strategies & Tactics The course is meant for Sales Managers and Workforce Employees aspiring to be Sales Managers. The course deliberates on how best to use Sales Force resources for achieving significant revenue and profit. Welcome to our Sales Management course This course is meant for those who have either risen to the rank of Sales Managers or have all intentions of raising themselves to this level. The course  more...

Understanding Globalization: Preparing for the 21st Century Interactive course covers economic, political, and cultural dimensions of Globalization. Globalization is the process of integrating national economies, political structures, and cultures into a single, world-wide, interdependent system. In this course we will explore the basics of Globalization: what it is and how to understand it as an economic, political and a cultural phenomenon. This  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class) ... you will work through online lessons, research projects, discussion questions, and review tests. This will make sure that you are learning the materials effectively. At the end of the course, you will complete a course project that will integrate the concepts of the course and will tie it all together for you. You can email me questions, stray thoughts, or concerns at any time, and I will get  more...

Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class) ...Web content that persuades your visitors to act, join the discussion, resolve their problems, and buy your products. Learn to write and edit some of the most popular genres that populate the web. Become a versatile Web writer or editor, able to handle whatever your boss throws at you. Develop a deep portfolio to show future employers and clients You?ll see how each genre has evolved as a  more...

Performance Reviews ...his process begins with modeling an effective performance discussion. Then, when a manager actually knows what he is aiming for, he can use this knowledge to plan and conduct a really worthwhile, efficient performance meeting. Appraisal meetings aren't always easy encounters, even when they are planned. Sometimes, a manager will have to tell an employee that his performance isn't good  more...

Problem Performance Improvement ...improving performance. This will often take the form of a discussion between the manager and the problem performer in which the manager will want to advise the worker of the problem and then devise a plan for remedying the situation. Then the manager must introduce a system of monitoring performance to ensure that the planned for improvement has in fact taken place. But performance  more...

Supply Chain Management What is Supply Chain Management? Why has it become such a hot topic for discussion and analysis in recent years? This course shows how a more thorough understanding of this three word catch phrase can improve the flow of material through your organization, increase customer satisfaction, and help you to establish high quality vendor relationships.  more...

Participating Effectively in a Business Meeting ...ipants' ideas are heard, decisions are made through group discussion and with reasonable speed, and activities are focused on desired results. Good meetings help generate enthusiasm for a project, build skills for future projects, and provide participants with techniques that may benefit them in their future careers. As a chairperson, a secretary, or a group member, it is crucial to your  more...

Competitive Intelligence Implementing a Competitive Intelligence System ... In a meeting, incorporate into the discussion comments about the benefits of competitive intelligence. Identify the benefits of international competitive intelligence. In a meeting, incorporate into the discussion comments about the benefits of international competitive intelligence. Simulation Overview:  more...

Managing Business Risk Risk Assessment Control ...and how they would apply to the new project. Through your discussion with Laura, you will gain a greater understanding of risk sources and categorizing risks. Unit 2: Risk Evaluation and Control (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the characteristics of hazards. Identify the methods for measuring risk. Identify the components of risk  more...

Office 2000 - Web Integration ...r(s) Identify the functions and requirements of Web Discussions. Initiate a Web Discussion on a Web page. Reply to an existing Web Discussion. Identify the functions of subscriptions. Subscribe to an Office 2000 document to receive notification when it is modified. Identify the features of the Office Server Extensions Start Page. Send an Office 2000 document as a message  more...

International Business Essentials Succeeding as a Global Manager ...sider the dynamics of the global workplace throughout the discussion. Unit 2: Global Management Success Factors (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify differences between a traditional manager and a global manager. Identify characteristics of a global manager. Identify competencies of a global manager. Identify methods for selecting candidates for international managers. Identify types of  more...

Time Management Planning Your Day Time Management: Planning Your Day gives students an overall view of how to manage their time on a daily basis to increase their productivity. The program covers how to develop a daily plan, how to manage technology, and how say ''no'' to doing too much. The program focuses on planning, scheduling, and concentration skills. It also covers how to handle e-mail, the Internet, and the telephone  more...

Career Development Developing a Career Strategy ...lp you identify career preferences. Hopefully, after your discussion with him, you will also have a better understanding of guidelines you can follow to develop new skills and ways to overcome the pitfalls of career exploration. Unit 2: Developing Career Goals (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the order of the steps for defining strengths and weaknesses.  more...

Office XP - Planning Collaborative Solutions Curriculum ...en moves into detailed coverage of Document Libraries and Discussion Boards. The other chief components of a SharePoint Team Services site are covered: Announcements, Events, Lists, Surveys, Contacts and Customization of the Team Services site using FrontPage 2002. The principal Office XP technologies that facilitate the sharing of line of business data, namely, Smart Tags, XML and Office Web  more...

Office XP Collaborative Solutions Part 1 ...en moves into detailed coverage of Document Libraries and Discussion Boards. The other chief components of a SharePoint Team Services site are covered: Announcements, Events, Lists, Surveys, Contacts and Customization of the Team Services site using FrontPage 2002. The course then covers the principal Office XP technologies that facilitate the sharing of line of business data, namely, Smart  more...

Business Travel Safety Domestic Travel ...ith the situation that he will be in. This is an informal discussion, and your role will be to answer Walter's questions and address his concerns. Unit 2: Safety During Transportation (0.5 - 1.5 hours) Identify ways to promote your safety during air travel. Identify ways to ensure your safety when traveling on a subway.  more...

Business Travel Safety International Travel In ''Business Travel Safety: International Travel,'' you will learn how to make travel preparations and international travel arrangements. You will also learn how to increase your safety during air and ground transportation and at destinations, such as hotels, restaurants, and business events. Finally, you will learn how to avoid and handle physical and nonphysical crimes in foreign countries.  more...

Business Accounting Accounting for Liabilities ...that will test your knowledge of this topic. Through your discussion with Ronald, you will increase your understanding of liability fundamentals, as well as the accounting process that should be used when calculating the obligations and debt of a business. Unit 2: Long-term Liabilities (0.5 - 1 hour) • Recognize ways long-term liabilities are reported on  more...

Financial Statements Reading Analyzing an Annual Report Financial Statements: Reading and Analyzing an Annual Report teaches the student how to read and analyze an annual report and its notes of disclosure. The program details the characteristics, users, and components of annual reports and notes of disclosure that will help the student understand why it is important to create, analyze, and comprehend annual reports. Learn To •  more...

Conducting Meetings The Meeting Process ...d for meeting procedures, such as taking minutes, keeping discussions focused, and summarizing accomplishments and action items. Objectively evaluate a meeting's effectiveness. Audience Managers and employees who want to learn the appropriate process for conducting meetings. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits  more...

Conducting Meetings Managing a Meeting .... Learn To Lead meeting discussions through a logical sequence of activities to arrive at well-informed and well-thought-out decisions. Recognize when a meeting's participants cease thinking independently and take action to avoid 'groupthink'. Identify and manage the difficult personality types present in  more...

Managing Performance Establishing a Peformance Plan ...ussing the job description. Lead a discussion of a new employee's job description. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you will be meeting with Monica Washington, a newly-hired Account Executive in the Sales Department. You will need to discuss with her the various responsibilities of her position as they are outlined in  more...

Managing Performance The Performance Appraisal Process ...se an employee's performance, how to conduct an appraisal discussion, and how to document your appraisal. You will also learn how to communicate to your employees about performance problems and how to make performance improvements. Learn To Incorporate self-evaluations into the appraisal process by meeting with an employee. Gather  more...

Managing Performance Overcoming Performance Appraisal Challenges ...sive employee and how to resolve conflict in an appraisal discussion. In addition, you will learn about the laws governing the appraisal process, so you can reduce the risk of legal challenge. Learn To Given a six-step process, conduct a status meeting with an employee. Practice active listening in an appraisal discussion.  more...

Principles of Marketing Distribution Strategy Principles of Marketing: Distribution Strategy offers the student an overview of the information required to identify types of distribution channels, select appropriate distribution partners, and develop an efficient distribution system. The program details the steps for selecting suitable distribution channel partners, the goals your distribution strategy should achieve, and the process to manage  more...

Microsoft NET Tech Overview Part 1 NET Platform Framework ...m. The majority of this course is devoted to a high-level discussion of the .NET Framework. The Common Language Runtime system is covered, along with a high-level introduction to the following elements of the .Net Framework: ASP.NET, Visual Studio.NET, Visual Basic.NET, ADO.NET and C#. Learn To: o Identify challenges of integrating applications and devices. o Identify features of .NET  more...

Microsoft NET Tech Overview Part 1 NET Platform Framework ...m. The majority of this course is devoted to a high-level discussion of the .NET Framework. The Common Language Runtime system is covered, along with a high-level introduction to the following elements of the .Net Framework: ASP.NET, Visual Studio.NET, Visual Basic.NET, ADO.NET and C#. Learn To: o Identify challenges of integrating applications and devices. o Identify features of .NET  more...

Managerial Leadership Leading Through Change ... Overview: After several months of discussion, Icon's Board of Directors has recently decided to discontinue the best-selling line of Majestic servers. While nothing has been made public, several employees in upper management have heard rumors and are unsure of how their jobs will be affected. You will be meeting with Dean Kramer, the Engineering Manager, Deborah Cowan,  more...

Mentoring Developing Your Mentoring Skills ... the Marketing department. There has been a great deal of discussion about establishing a mentoring program in the department, and this team is meeting to determine if mentoring is a feasible idea. If everyone agrees to adopt a mentoring program, you will need to discuss the aspects of a mentor's job you'd like to see implemented. You'll also need to determine what dimension of mentoring the  more...

Mentoring Using a Mentor to Your Advantage ...nd emphasize the benefits of mentoring. Your goal in this discussion is to help Janelle identify her learning style and explain the steps she can take to become an assertive learner in her next mentoring relationship. Unit 2: Building a Strong Mentoring Relationship (0.5 - 1 hour) Complete the sequence of steps for choosing a mentor. Choose a  more...

MS SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Introduction for Admins ...int Portal Server (SPS) 2003. Identify features of Web discussion management. Identify features of Web personal site management. Identify features of the SharePoint Portal Server (SPS) 2003 portal structure. Identify tasks to customize portal content. Identify key concepts related to customizing a Web site based on Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 2.0. Identify  more...

LockoutTagout for General Industry ..., procedures for the application of locks and tags, and a discussion of the types of energy these procedures are designed to control. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Understand key components of the lockout/ tagout standard - Understand the purpose and elements of an energy control program - Understand types and responsibilities of people involved with lockout/ tagout - Understand  more...

Residential Green Building Design and Construction ... green building myths and then moves into a comprehensive discussion of its elements. The course takes a close look at Green Building in relation to many aspects of design and construction including issues dealing with sites, landscaping, foundations, frames, exterior finishes, plumbing, appliances, insulation, ventilation, windows, finishes, and flooring. The course wraps up with information  more...

Residential Green Remodeling - Design Construction and Certification ... and building certification programs is complemented by a discussion of incentives available from government sources. Course Objectives - The Participant will be able to understand and implement: 1. Green Building Design Principles and Practices 2. Sustainable Design Concepts 3. Deconstruction and Recycling Methods 4. Green Construction Techniques 5. Green Building versus  more...

Green Infrastructure - Landscape - Best Practices course Quiz ... in Green planning, design and construction. Topics of discussion in the Green Infrastructure - Landscape - Best Practices course include: - Citywide landscape planning - Maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecology - Landscapes capable of high rates of stormwater absorption, infiltration, and treatment - Tree planting for quantity, density and diversity - Turf grass  more...