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Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The Analyze phase in Six Sigma closely examines the many process inputs identified in the Measure phase to determine if they are related to outputs, and if a relationship does exist, if it is statistically significant. An important tool for this analysis is hypothesis testing. Hypothesis  more...

Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly Most of us are taught from a very young age to treat everyone fairly, but what does fairness mean in the business environment? Specifically, what role does fairness play when managing people? To be a fair manager, one must be committed to the principles of justice and responsibility, and maintain accountability in the exercise of authority and power. This  more...

Creating a Business Execution Culture Creating a Business Execution Culture In today's fast-paced, high tech world, change comes more rapidly than ever before. Businesses must be in a state of constant evolution and continuous improvement just to keep up. An organization's ability to execute is paramount to its survival. After all, how can a company be constantly evolving and improving if no one within the organization is  more...

Building Your Influence as a Leader Building Your Influence as a Leader Why is it so hard to get people to agree to a good idea? Why are some leaders constantly faced with challenges and objections? Reaching agreement as a leader does not mean you should manipulate or force people to accept your ideas and accomplish your objectives; there are ethical ways for leaders to successfully build influence. Leaders attempting to  more...

Managing and Rewarding Top Performers Managing and Rewarding Top Performers Does your company have a policy in place for hiring and retaining its top-performing employees? Would you know how to convince valuable employees to stay if they were to hand in their resignation? It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to retain their top-level employees in today's competitive market. This course examines how to attract and  more...

Taking on a Management Role Taking on a Management Role What does becoming a manager involve? What skills are needed to be a good one, and what will others expect of you? These are all natural questions for anyone who is about to become a manager, or who has recently been promoted. Moving into a first management role represents possibly one of the biggest changes in your working life. The transition from player  more...

Defensive Driving Truck Safety Defensive Driving: Truck Safety When people think of defensive driving, they think of "watching out for the other guy" or defending themselves from other drivers so they won't become involved in an accident. That's definitely important, but defensive driving involves more than just that. Defensive driving is as much about what you do and what kind of driver you are, as what someone else  more...

Workplace Conflict Recognizing and Responding to Conflict Workplace Conflict: Recognizing and Responding to Conflict Conflict can have many causes disagreements about who does what, or about how things are done, as well as disagreements related to personality and style. And inevitably, conflicts will arise in the workplace, so it's critical to be able to deal with them successfully. If you avoid conflict that requires quick, decisive action, or if  more...

Business Grammar Sentence Construction Business Grammar: Sentence Construction People write sentences everyday in business. However, sometimes those sentences are not as well constructed as they could be. A misplaced modifier might get a chuckle out of the reader, but it doesn't help your reputation or that of your company. Nor does a run-on sentence, which can blur the meaning of your message and cause the reader to be confused  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes specific minimum requirements in relation to employees' wages, hours of work, overtime entitlements, and payroll records. The act was passed to set and enforce federal requirements on minimum wages and overtime. The FLSA became federal law in 1938 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal its primary aim was to  more...

Interviewing Hiring Practices Interviewing & Hiring Practices This course will present strategies for exercising sound judgment in the hiring and interviewing process. It will help managers and supervisors with hiring authority to recognize and avoid discrimination in the recruitment process. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker,  more...

Record Retention Record Retention Does your company have a formal policy for how to retain and dispose of its records? Do you know what records you need to retain, how long you should retain them for, and which disposal techniques you should use? Following the Arthur Andersen case, many companies are reexamining what documents they keep and how long they must keep them. Having a carefully planned and  more...

Documenting Discipline Documenting Discipline Disciplinary action in the workplace is a delicate matter. A serious conflict between manager and worker can give rise to a lengthy grievance procedure, or, at worst, legal action. Detailed disciplinary documents are the best defense when a manager's actions are called into question. Without these documents there may be no record of a worker's repeated infractions or  more...

Code of Conduct Awareness Code of Conduct Awareness A code of conduct is a key part of the ethical framework in any organization. It should outline an organization's key ethical principles and provide detailed guidelines on the expected standards of behavior for employees. The code must be effectively distributed to all employees in order to be useful, and should include a clear statement of penalties for breaching  more...

Workplace Ethics Workplace Ethics The corporate scandals 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  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness Workplace Diversity Awareness In today's workplace, organizations increasingly are experiencing a diverse community of employees and customers. Having and knowing how to respond to a diverse workforce can enhance an organization's ability to cope with changing workplace dynamics, and expand the creativity of the organization while at the same time facilitating staff retention and  more...

Risk Management Planning Risk Management Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There are a few questions that every project manager should ask at the beginning of a project: What do we hope to gain from this project? What kinds of things could keep that from happening? How should we respond if those events occur?  more...

NFPA 1600 Business Continuity Programs NFPA 1600: Business Continuity Programs Whether it is a natural disaster that sweeps through your city or a computer virus that destroys vital electronic information, businesses need to be able to recover their services and operations as soon as possible if such a disaster does occur. A Business Continuity Program involves planning the recovery of operations when confronted with adverse  more...

Antitrust - Overview Antitrust - Overview Antitrust laws prohibit business practices that undermine competitiveness or are considered to be unfair. The term 'antitrust' derives from US legislation that was originally formulated to combat business trusts now commonly known as cartels. There are three major federal antitrust laws: the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.  more...

Workplace Violence Workplace Violence This course on workplace violence seeks to help employees understand the motivations that trigger violence in the workplace and to prevent workplace violence from occurring. Violence can happen in any type of workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the US, 10 of the 5,702 work-related deaths in 2005 were attributable to homicide, and 4 to other types of  more...

Anti-Money Laundering Anti-Money Laundering This course provides basic information on US money laundering laws and international anti-money laundering efforts. It also discusses actions that those working in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions can take to better identify and manage risks associated with money laundering. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by  more...

Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media Electronic Communications Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media & Electronic Communications Regular use of the Internet and electronic communications is a way of life for most people, as technology makes it easier to communicate with coworkers, clients, family, and friends. The near constant availability of e-mail, social and professional networking web sites, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell  more...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Foreign Corrupt Practices Act US firms seeking to do business in foreign markets must be familiar with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The Act prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. This course provides an overview of the FCPA. It illustrates how the Act can impact your business and gives advice on the steps you can take to  more...

Intellectual Property Overview Intellectual Property Overview Employees are often confronted with the responsibility of protecting a company's intellectual property rights, while still communicating the company's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. How do employees perform this function effectively? This course explains the basic types of intellectual property, the legal protections in place, and the  more...

Trade Secrets Trade Secrets A trade secret is information that is of proven economic value to its owner, is actively protected, and is not generally known to competitors. Trade secrets are important because they provide a competitive advantage to their owners and may be the only viable form of legal protection available. They are protected under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), in those states that  more...

Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This course explains the concepts, requirements, and practical application of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The Act requires all private, state, or local government employers with 15 or more employees to ensure  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace This course is designed to raise employee awareness about conflicts of interest in the workplace what constitutes a conflict of interest, how a conflict of interest can be avoided, and the appropriate action to take to ensure that a conflict of interest does not negatively impact the employer or the employee. An employee has a conflict of interest with  more...

Rightful Employment Termination Rightful Employment Termination One of the most difficult things you will do as a manager is to terminate an employee. The employee who is being terminated regardless of the reason for the termination may feel angry, frustrated, or betrayed. He or she may be looking for someone or something else to blame, and if the termination is not handled properly, your company could find itself  more...

Equal Employment Opportunity Discriminatory Practices in Hiring Equal Employment Opportunity & Discriminatory Practices in Hiring Think about the last time you conducted an employment interview. Did you pay attention to the types of questions you asked the applicants? If not, you may have requested information prohibited under antidiscrimination laws. It is essential to know the types of questions that can, and cannot, be asked in order to avoid charges  more...

Procurement Integrity Procurement Integrity Integrity in the procurement and acquisition process is essential to ensuring fairness in the selection and awarding of contracts through a competitive bid process. Prior abuses of these processes led to the passage of the Procurement Integrity Act. The purpose of the act is to protect the federal agency procurement process from federal employees or contractors who  more...

FMLA Leave and More FMLA Leave and More A sick child at home. An accident or injury. A death in the family. Notification to serve on the jury for an upcoming trial. Each of these events is part of life and can temporarily prevent an employee from being able to perform his or her job. Supervisors and managers often find themselves in the position of approving or denying requests for employee leave as they handle  more...

Promoting a Substance-free Workplace Promoting a Substance-free Workplace Substance abuse is a pervasive problem in society, so it's no surprise that it carries over into the workplace. According to statistics compiled by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 75 of all adult illicit drug users are employed, as are most binge and heavy alcohol users. Substance abusers are more likely to be late or absent from work, change  more...

Code of Conduct Company Template Code of Conduct Company Template The purpose of this course is to familiarize your employees with your company's Code of Conduct and any other related policies that define your expectations for their conduct as an employee of your company. This course is designed to serve as a customizable template for that purpose. Topics can be removed or modified to suit your company's requirements.  more...

Integrity in the Workplace Integrity in the Workplace Whistleblowing and ethics in the workplace have been in the headlines over the past few years because high-profile employees have blown the whistle on large public companies, such as Enron and WorldCom. However, integrity and ethics in the workplace are not just for large, high-profile companies. Almost every employer is subject to state or federal laws and  more...

Preventing Fraud Abuse Preventing Fraud & Abuse Private investors and business entities lose millions of dollars every year to fraudulent schemes, such as embezzlement, false insurance claims, investment scams, and double billing. Through stepped-up government regulations and tough anti-fraud laws, the business world has come a long way in cracking down on fraud. However, there is still great need for employees at  more...

Sarbanes-Oxley What You Need to Know Sarbanes-Oxley: What You Need to Know Sparked by a wave of dramatic corporate and accounting scandals, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was signed into law on July 30, 2002. The law is intended to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures required by law, and to enforce compliance by making both corporations and individuals accountable for their actions via  more...

I-9 Compliance Verifying Employment Eligibility of US Non-US Citizens I-9 Compliance: Verifying Employment Eligibility of US & Non-US Citizens Many people come to the United States in search of employment opportunities. While many of these people enter the country legally and have authorization to work here, there are many others who reside in the US illegally. Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires employers to hire only  more...

Illegal Insider Trading Simulation Illegal Insider Trading Simulation You're a computer support specialist for GenTronic Labs, a publicly-traded, cutting-edge biotechnology company 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  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness Simulation Workplace Diversity Awareness Simulation During this simulation, you will be employed as a human resources generalist for a growing environmental design firm. Though the company complies with all equal opportunity hiring practices and labor policies, it has failed to directly address the issues of diversity and inclusiveness within its corporate culture. With the company fast approaching a  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Management Communication Business Analysis Requirements Management & Communication IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Projects rarely go according to plan, and any deviations need to be strictly controlled. Requirements management does this through vigilant tracking techniques, and through consistent and planned communications with  more...

The Customer Service Representative CSR The Customer Service Representative (CSR) HDI HDI Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative Certification Library It costs a business much more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an existing one. So it makes sense that a business must do everything it can to support and satisfy existing customers. Handling complaints effectively and efficiently can result  more...

Environmental Management Systems EMS Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Historically, companies have managed their own environmental challenges in response to external pressure from government agencies, environmental interest groups, and citizens focusing mainly on regulatory compliance. Today, companies recognize the importance of sound environmental management practices that result in economic gain. The International  more...

Using Respiratory Protection Using Respiratory Protection This course covers information relating to respiratory hazards, protection mechanisms, and safe work practices. It also includes information on how to use respiratory protection for protection from hazardous airborne contaminants in the work environment. This course does not include the types of respirators and other protective considerations required when  more...

Recovering from Business Crises Recovering from Business Crises The crisis is contained and being effectively managed. Now it's time to move on. The first steps deal with communicating--to your employees and to the outside world. How and what you communicate can have significant repercussions. Miscommunication, or misleading communication, can actually lead to another kind of crisis. With the right intentions and actions,  more...

Dealing with Resistance to Change Dealing with Resistance to Change Change is inevitable in an organization, but the process of adapting can be painful. Organizational change can cause anxiety and upheaval, and when it does, it's no surprise that employees show resistance. Resistance behaviors can vary from individual to individual and they are often unproductive. While managers may be tempted to deal with behaviors  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...

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...

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...

Identifying Project Risk Identifying Project Risk PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned The success of every project relies on a thorough investigation into all potential risks that face the project throughout its life cycle since every project involves some degree of risk. The rewards of investigating potential project  more...

Completing Your Field Sales Approach Completing Your Field Sales Approach What does it take to successfully present valuable solutions and close sales while achieving a sense of accomplishment and trust between you and your customer? Completing Your Field Sales Approach highlights how to present sales solutions and close sales with your customers. Included in the course are steps and tips for overcoming customer objections  more...

Initiating Outbound Sales Calls Initiating Outbound Sales Calls Fifteen seconds doesn't sound like very much time, does it? As an inside sales consultant, you will have a lot riding on what happens in those few seconds. That is usually all the time you have to make a solid, positive impression on your customer. Knowing how to initiate an inside sales call is a key to your success. In this course, you will learn the  more...

Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints Simulation Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints: Simulation You're the general manager of a corporately owned branch of Pennywise Rental Car, one of the largest car rental companies in the world. The company has provided you with workplace harassment training for managers. All of the employees at this particular Pennywise location report to you. When one of the rental agents, Violet Pham, comes to  more...

Dealing With Sexual Harassment Simulation Dealing With Sexual Harassment : Simulation You're a junior underwriter at HWCK Insurance Company. The company has over 20,000 employees, and you began working there just ten months ago. Sexual harassment training was an element of your new employee orientation. Your boss, the life underwriting manager, has always been nice to you, but lately has begun complimenting your appearance in ways  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Multi-State Edition Supervisor & Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness (Multi-State Edition) Sexual harassment can have a very negative impact on an organization's work environment. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This role includes knowing the laws, guidelines, policies, and resources  more...

Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview/Description Sexual harassment can have a disastrous impact on victims, offenders, and the company in which the offense occurs. Training employees in the essentials of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability and maintaining a professional work environment. This course helps participants identify two types of sexual  more...

Effective Hiring Interviewing Simulation Effective Hiring & Interviewing: Simulation An effective interview relies as much on the interviewer it does on the interviewee. Proper preparation, consistent lines of questioning, and established criteria for evaluation are effective tools in determining the best candidate for the job. The Effective Hiring and Interviewing Simulation serves to test the participant's ability to prepare and  more...

Thinking Strategically Thinking Strategically As business success becomes more difficult to achieve, companies are discovering the importance of strategic thinking. Being lean and mean and process efficient is no good if you don't have the correct business strategy. But what is strategic thinking and what does it look like in the context of your business? This course is focused on discovering and using the key  more...

Marketing Essentials Marketing and Ethics Marketing Essentials: Marketing and Ethics What role does ethics play in marketing? What is corporate responsibility and how is it linked to marketing? In order to develop strong and lasting customer relationships, organizations must ensure their marketing practices are fair, honest, and accurate about their product and service offerings. While marketing is a key business function, it also  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...

HIPAA Privacy Essentials HIPAA Privacy Essentials This course presents an overview of HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), outlining the main components and identifying who is covered by the Act. It examines the privacy provisions under HIPAA as they relate to protected health information (PHI). This course helps employees and business associates of covered entities recognize the key  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Troubleshooting FHRPs and Performance Issues Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Troubleshooting FHRPs and Performance Issues Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 An essential element in building highly available networks is the implementation of a First-Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP). FHRPs, such as the Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and Gateway Load Balancing  more...

Maintaining an Engaging Organization Maintaining an Engaging Organization An engaging organization depends on an engaged workforce but different employees are motivated in different ways. However, with the proper tools, understanding, and strategies, managers can foster a motivational environment that helps employees become more engaged with the organization, so that they perform more effectively and positively. This course  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Conducting an Internal Analysis Competitive Marketing Strategies: Conducting an Internal Analysis When developing competitive marketing strategies, one of the most important steps is carrying out effective research and analysis. As well as assessing the external competitive environment, you need to look inward. In other words, you need to assess your organizational capabilities - what unique skills and resources does your  more...

Government Contracting Essentials Government Contracting Essentials Overview/Description This course will provide a resource for employees of organizations who do business with the federal government and who therefore need to know how various federal laws that govern the contracting process affect their operations. Note that there may be special local or state rules that also apply, but those are not addressed in this  more...

Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Project Server 2007, Enterprise Project Management (Exam 70-633) In today's business environment, rarely does a company have a single project manager overseeing a single project. Businesses are fast-paced, with multiple project managers in charge of a variety of projects, often across many  more...

BIS Export Controls and Antiboycott Provisions BIS Export Controls and Antiboycott Provisions After the events of September 11, 2001, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), under the direction of the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), tightened up export controls in an effort to prevent unauthorized access to US goods and technologies by foreign countries that might use these items for military or  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Application Performance Enhancements Oracle Database 11g R2: Application Performance Enhancements Oracle Oracle Database 11g Release 2 offers improved and new features to provide better application performance. It offers online table redefinition, which allows tables to be modified without affecting the availability of the table to users and does not affect any of its dependencies. This allows for easier application changes and  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Backup Recovery Oracle Database 11g R2: Backup & Recovery Oracle Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate 1Z0-052 Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I Release 2 Preparing for and performing data recovery and completing database backups are expected job duties of an Oracle Database 11g Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure that the database is available for users when they require it.  more...

SAPBusinessObjects Dashboards and Analytics SAPBusinessObjects: Dashboards and Analytics SAP The typical enterprise generates hundreds of management reports on a weekly basis. As companies grow and continue to add new channels, benchmarking and weekly reporting are key to helping top management keep a finger on the pulse of the business. With all those reports to wade through, business executives need a reporting format that provides  more...

Introduction to Workplace Ethics Introduction to Workplace Ethics Ethics don't just apply to senior executives. While upper management does have a responsibility to set the ethical tone for an organization, employees at every level also have a responsibility to conduct themselves in an ethical manner. This course will prepare you to approach your job with an awareness of the importance of ethics in the work setting and an  more...

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

Insider Trading Insider Trading Illegal insider trading is harmful to the marketplace and can seriously undermine investor confidence. This course will explore the laws that govern the trading of stocks and other securities by corporate insiders and describe the role the Securities and Exchange Commission plays in enforcement. It will also discuss the civil and criminal penalties for insider trading and the  more...

EU Privacy Data Security EU Privacy & Data Security The legal basis for privacy and data security in the EU is set out in Directive 95/46/EC, known as the Data Protection Directive, which was issued in October of 1995. EU member states were required to enact laws to carry out the Directive. The main purpose of the Directive is two-fold. First it aims to protect individuals' personal data. Second, it seeks to ensure  more...

Union Awareness Union Awareness The proposed Employee Free Choice Act and recent decisions by the National Labor Relations Board have sparked a renewed focus on labor unions and their role in the modern workplace. This course will provide an overview of workers' rights under the various US labor laws, as well as employers' rights and obligations with respect to union activity. This course was developed with  more...

Business Law Basic Concepts Business Law Basic Concepts How does the law impact you in your day-to-day operations? Have you ever thought about the issue of legal accountability and how it will determine the decisions you have to make as a manager? Because you're a manager, you're in a position of leadership. In many cases, this means you bear the responsibility of protecting your employees, your organization, and  more...

Managing Attitudes During Difficult Times Managing Attitudes During Difficult Times Employees may experience fear, anxiety, and frustration when their company is going through difficult times. If employees' attitudes suffer, so too does their performance. You must take steps to keep employees engaged, enthusiastic, and motivated when a company is facing challenges. By learning how to manage employee attitudes that often surface in  more...

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a hazardous material for shipment. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations, including HM-215D.Note that we have set a 90 day access period to the course with further extensions up to 6 months if needed.  more...

Shipping Infectious Substances (IATA and DOT) This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials, with an emphasis on infectious substances. Our 7 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a hazardous material for shipment. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations, including HM-215D. The course meets the requirements for training as specified in 49  more...

The Beginning Teacher What Does it Mean Helps to develop an understanding of teaching as a profession, and to assist one in the evaluation his/her motivation and ability to become part of this profession.  more...

Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training Our MT Program is a complete and comprehensive online medical transcription course that takes 6 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included with the exception of a medical dictionary (required for the course), including foot pedal and its software to operate it (to do the dictation). Please Print Out And Read This Information Carefully Our Medical  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training I (No Terminology) Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online Medical office Specialist Training Course that takes 2 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included. Please Print Out And Carefully Read This Information! Demand for medical office assistants  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training II (With Terminology) Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online medical office specialist course that takes 4 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included with the exception of a medical dictionary. Please Print Out And Carefully Read This Information! Demand  more...

Ready, Set, XML for Non Programmers XML for writers, editors, managers, and other non-programmers. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a  more...

Learn How to Repair Computers: Get Certified in 7 weeks Discontinued. This course has been replaced by Course Number 3509.If you do not see this course listed contact customer service at EST. Have you ever wished you knew enough about computers to repair them? Are you tired of hearing about other people making $50 to $200 an hour as a computer technician, perhaps with their own business? Would you like to have a piece of the pie to? Well now, you  more...

Take Control of IIS This course describes how to install and configure Microsoft 2000 Web and FTP services. Do you need to set up a Web server for your home, small office, or corporation? This course shows, using a real-time, full-screen display, everything you need to do set up Web and FTP servers with the Microsoft 2000 or NT operating systems. All the procedures you need are shown just as you would perform them  more...

How To Master Time Management This course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft Outlook 2002 to manage time. It combines the best of the old and new theories of research of time management. Students will be encouraged to understand their time management challenges and adapt the suggestions to fit their management style/needs. The course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft  more...

A+ 2003 Test Preparation This is an online A+ 2003 practice test only. Test material covers the material to prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2003 Certification examination for PC Technicians. This course does not include training of any kind - just practice tests. During the 90 day access period, the user may take the 70-question A+ 2003 practice test as many times as they like. Each time the test is launched, it pulls 70  more...

Complete Guide to Medical Math for the Health Care Professional (Crane) The 320 page Complete Guide to Medical Math for the Health Care Professional (Crane) is simply the best manual to master Medical Calculations! The Topic - After reading each topic introduction you will understand each skill and how to recognize those specific types of problems. Sample Problems - Sample problems are worked out step-by-step for you to use as guidelines when performing your own  more...

Brilliant Business Writing and Communication This course helps business professionals write with confidence and precision while learning the principles of effective communication with their own writing coach. What does a business letter say about your company? What does a memo say about you? Countless business professionals are not trained writers, yet they`re expected to write every day, producing letters, proposals, and e-mail messages  more...

An Introduction to Linux A Workshop Approach This Web-based course provide users with a hands-on introduction to the Linux operating system. This Web-based course provide users with a hands-on introduction to the Linux operating system, with emphasis on practicing essential skills for setting-up and using a Linux desktop. In all, it covers general information on more than 50 Linux distributions. The course is designed for new users as a  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing Career Advancement--Earn Technical Writing Certification from the premier provider of online training in Technical Communication. Certificate in Technical Writing (Basic Level) This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace.  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing for Current Technical Writers A Certificate Program for current tech writers, editors, and designers. Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace. The Certificate in Technical Writing  more...

Introduction to ISO 9001:2000 ISO 9000 is increasingly becoming the standard for doing business. Organizations worldwide are implementing ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems. What is ISO 9001:2000 and what does it require? Learn to understand the requirements and apply the standard within an organization. The student has up to 1 year to access the training. However, it must be completed at one sitting, it cannot be saved and  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using MIME method of instruction (Special Pricing Edition) Same great complete Professional Edition course but designed for the student who does not want to incur course material fees. Registration Fee waived.  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home A Trump U Course-If you ever plan to buy a house this course can save you money, time and aggravation. This course will give you expert instruction, including video tutorials that can save you thousands and position you for success and security in your personal real estate investments. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how  more...

Turn Your Life Experience Into College Credit Did you know that your knowledge and life experience may be sufficient to earn you legitimate college credit from an Accredited U.S. College or University? Learn from a Life Experience and Adult Education Expert. This course will teach you how to earn College Credit for what know through a series of 6 dynamic lessons. 90 day access to course content. Work at your own pace. Earn College Credit For  more...

Shipping with Dry Ice This course, "Shipping with Dry Ice", has been designed with specific exercises related to the transportation of dry ice ("carbon dioxide, solid") by air from a shipper`s perspective. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing dry ice for shipment by air. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to, depending on how much time you can  more...

IATA Dangerous Goods "IATA Dangerous Goods Training" has been designed with specific exercises related to the transportation of dangerous goods by air from a shippers perspective. This course covers the fundamentals of shipping dangerous goods by air according to the IATA regulations. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a dangerous goods for shipment by air.  more...

Violence in the Workplace This isn ™t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a  more...

Violence in the Workplace This isn ™t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a  more...

14 Purchasing Best Practices Wouldn't it be great if you could implement the purchasing best practices that are used by the world's top corporations? Do you think it is impossible because your existing staff is so busy and you don't have the budget to hire an expensive consulting firm? Think again! The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start  more...

Accounting In An Hour Whether you ™re new to the subject or just looking for a good refresher, this course demystifies accounting and financial concepts by providing the basics in just 60 minutes. It prepares non-financial learners to understand and get involved in financial discussions and to make better decisions on financial matters. It is suggested that the student realistically consider their abilities and  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online This exceptional online bartending course will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. Bartending requires so much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and adding the proper ingredients. This class will prepare you to be a great salesperson, a customer service expert and an honest and valuable employee, skills that will help you succeed throughout  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online This exceptional course is a combination of Bartending the Easy Way and Professional Bar Management. The in-depth lessons will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. If you are serious about the bar business, this course will also expand your knowledge into the area of management, including inventory, profits and staff issues. This information could lead to  more...

Basics Of Smart International Procurement Are you responsible for increasing your organization ™s international procurement and don ™t know where to begin? International procurement is a challenge. Buying internationally is much more complex than buying domestically. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date. Reasonable time should be  more...

Conducting Business in Latin America Business interaction between the United States and Latin America continues to increase, as does the demand for individuals who understand this unique region. Latin America is rich with resources and consumer demand for U.S. goods. This course provides students with the knowledge needed to conduct business in the region and market themselves to international businesses. Conducting Business in  more...

ESL for Business - E-mail Communication In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through doing self-test grammar exercises and writing practice e-mails aimed toward a particular audience (peers, customers, and management). Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your  more...

ESL for Business - Letters and Memos In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through doing self-test grammar exercises and writing practice letters and memos aimed toward a particular audience (customers and peers). Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your "calling  more...

ESL for Business - Special Documents In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through dong self-test grammar exercises and working on documents they use every day in their job. Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your "calling card" to customers, vendors, and even  more...

Expert Purchasing Management Are you a purchasing manager who worries about balancing the many demands of your leadership role? You're not alone. Today's companies are expecting more than ever from their purchasing managers. And today's environment is confronting purchasing managers with more challenges than ever. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from  more...

ISO 13485 Medical Devices General Employee Training ISO 13485:2003 is a Quality Management System (QMS) specific to organizations providing medical devices, regardless of the type or size of the organization. This course provides a basic understanding of ISO 13485: what it is and what it requires from a company. The student has up to 1 year to access the training. However, it must be completed at one sitting, it cannot be saved and restarted  more...

ISO 9001:2000 General Employee Training ISO 9001:2000 is the standard for quality management systems, and a good tool to improve overall business execution. This course provides a basic understanding of ISO 9001:2000: what it is and what it requires from a company. The student has up to 1 year to access the training. However, it must be completed at one sitting, it cannot be saved and restarted later. ISO 9001:2000 General Employee  more...

Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals If you are new to purchasing, are you ready for the many challenges you'll face in the months ahead? The highly personal and interactive online class "Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals" walks you through the purchasing process step-by-step. You'll be ready for these challenges. And you won't need the years of experience usually required to learn how to deal with these challenges. You'll get more  more...

Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals Are you failing to take advantage of Microsoft Excel's powerful techniques for purchasing? Look, even if you are an experienced Excel user, you may not be utilizing the tools that can help you make sound purchasing decisions and deliver top-notch presentations. The highly personal and interactive online course "Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals" will enable you to perform sophisticated  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals Have you struggled with completing your purchasing projects on time? You probably would not have if you used Microsoft Project. By taking the highly personal and interactive online class "Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals," you will not only learn how to use the software, you'll learn how to apply it to your purchasing work. You'll also learn project management principles that will  more...

Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying Have your suppliers figured out how to neutralize your negotiation strategies? Most savvy sellers go through negotiation training at least yearly. Unless you ™ve been just as diligent at improving your negotiation skills, your chances of getting the best deals from your suppliers are very slim. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed  more...

Professional Bar Management Mastery Level Certification The hospitality industry continues to grow each year, creating a demand for skilled managers. One challenge facing bar and restaurant owners and managers is that most hospitality programs are long-term and expensive. This is due to the wide range of subject material, much of which is never applied in the real world. Thus, too many managers go without any formal training and often find themselves  more...

Savings Strategy Development Your CEO wants to know: "Are you executing a cost savings strategy or are you just 'winging it'?" Could you respond by producing a top-notch written strategy? If not, the highly personal and interactive online class "Savings Strategy Development" can help you. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date.  more...

Supply Management Contract Writing You ™ve noticed the changes in purchasing over the past few years, haven ™t you? The changes that have purchasers doing less order processing and more contracting and relationship building with suppliers? This new role requires that you have a new skill set contract writing. Yet most purchasers don ™t know how to write a contract. This is troublesome. Because if you aren  more...

Build Your Own BIZ Comprehensive Certificate ...vice, Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing. What Does It Do? Provides News & Action Alerts News feeds relevant to business are communicated on the front page and updated continuously to keep you informed of the ever-changing business environment. Action alerts provide real-world examples to keep you abreast of the current business climate. We then apply sound business principles to  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription for the Physician ™s Office and Home Based Business Medical transcriptionists are vital members of the professional healthcare team. Medical transcriptionists transcribe medical reports to document patients` medical care and condition. Most medical reports are transcribed from audio files recorded by the physician, but a growing number of medical reports are first compiled by speech recognition technology, then edited and corrected by medical  more...

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

Raising Capital and Financing Decisions The goal of every financial manager is to maximize firm value and shareholder wealth. How does a manager reach this objective? To be successful, financial managers must be aware of the financing options available to them, and the procedures they must follow to begin financing. Most important, managers must be able to choose the best financing mix for their company.  more...

The Food and Beverage Industry Overview Version 2 "The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star," says Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in his famous work, The Physiology of Taste. However, when leading food and beverage manufacturers introduce more than 15,000 new products every year with an average success rate of only 25 , such happiness can be fleeting. Few industries have as much pressure placed upon  more...

Problem Performance Improvement It is, of course, not enough to be just aware of problem performance in an organization; a manager needs to know how to improve performance. Most managers will begin with relatively informal approaches to 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  more...

Managing and Maintaining Brand Equity There's a common saying: "The only thing constant in life is change." This is especially true when it comes to managing brands. Look at Coca-Cola and how it spawned several brand extensions such as Diet Coke and Cherry Coke. Then there was a brief, but widely publicized, brand crisis caused by New Coke, which resulted in the reintroduction of Coca-Cola Classic. This is an example of how, over  more...

Building a Healthy System Is it possible to make an organizational system healthier? What does a healthy system consist of? Every person in an organization is part of a system. By examining the beliefs and assumptions of all team members, as well as their personal visions, you'll discover the most profound leverage of the entire system. Change a belief, and you change an entire system. Combine that with a common vision,  more...

Taking Systems Thinking into Your Personal Life Have you tried to change a habit over and over only to face defeat again? Do you look at your relationships and see the same problems coming up and feel incapable of changing them? Does it feel like you're butting your head up against the same wall with no relief in sight? Using systems thinking in your personal life can be a new and effective way to tackle and change issues at their core. It is  more...

Automated Installation of Windows Vista Installing Microsoft Windows Vista has been greatly simplified with a set up process that relies on image-based installation architecture. Not only does Windows Vista provide a new image and deployment platform, but it provides a collection of tools used for ease of deployment automation. This course introduces robust deployment tools such as Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) and its  more...

Managing the Execution and Control of IT Projects Did you know that the average IT project has cost overruns of nearly 200 percent, and that almost 30 percent of all IT projects fail? Why do you think IT projects are so vulnerable to cost overruns and failure? How can you ensure that your project does not end up as one of these statistics? You can avoid being a statistic by managing project scope, cost, and scheduling. As you go through this  more...

Union Awareness After experiencing a steady decline since the early 1980s, union membership levels saw a small increase in 2007 and 2008. This change, as well as the recently proposed Employee Free Choice Act, has sparked a renewed focus on labor unions and their role in the modern workplace. As a supervisor or manager, it is important to have a basic understanding of workers' rights under the various U.S. labor  more...

Export Controls After the events of September 11, 2001, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), under the direction of the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), tightened up export controls in an effort to prevent unauthorized access to US goods and technologies by foreign countries that might use these items for military or other harmful uses. The EAR are far reaching and affect  more...

HIPAA Privacy Rules Personal privacy is now a major issue to people, particularly where medical information is concerned. This course presents an overview of HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), outlining the main components and identifying who is covered by the act. The course examines the privacy provisions under HIPAA for patients and employees involved with covered entities. Under  more...

HIPAA Securing Protected Health Information Congress designed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Rules to make it easier for healthcare providers, insurance companies, and information clearinghouses to provide adequate care for patients. By using a single set of standards for exchanging electronic data, healthcare organizations can send and receive health information more  more...

Harassment in the Workplace Harassment in the workplace is not confined to sexual harassment. Harassment can be based on all protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, religion, age, and disability. Depending on state law and other circumstances, additional characteristics such as sexual orientation and marital status may also be protected. An effective harassment prevention training program must  more...

Managing Sexual Harassment Problems Simulation You're the manager of consolidations at the corporate headquarters of QXT Chemical Company, a large global corporation. You supervise a team of accountants. When one of them, Shelly Jones, tells you that another of your direct reports, Damon Beasley, has been sexually harassing her, you will need to take action to deal with the situation. This simulation is based on the SkillSoft course  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Sexual harassment can have a very negative impact on victims, offenders, and the company in which the offense occurs. There are many forms of prohibited conduct that can create a hostile working environment. Training managers and supervisors about the areas of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability. Company managers have an additional responsibility to both their employees  more...

Employment and Labor Law Management sometimes finds itself in a sensitive position involving the treatment and rights of employees. But how does management legally handle a precarious situation with employees without the legal ramifications exploding in their face? This course is an overview for management about the essentials of employment and labor law. It includes introductions to current federal laws regarding  more...

Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights Management is often confronted with the responsibility of keeping an organization's intellectual property, such as copyrighted brands or trade secrets, confidential, while still communicating the organization's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. But how does management perform this function effectively while keeping the law on their side? This course introduces management to the  more...

Leadership Communication Skills In this course, you will learn what the requirements of leadership are, how to communicate your suitability for the role, and how to communicate with those you lead. Leadership is not the same as management. Unlike management, leadership does not require formal recognition of authority. However, it does place other requirements on the person assuming the leadership role. Before people will  more...

Defining Emotional Intelligence Does IQ determine your destiny? For years, that was an overriding belief. However, new behavioral research shows that IQ provides, at best, a narrow view of human intelligence. Factors such as self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, zeal, self-motivation, empathy, and social deftness contribute greatly to an individual's success. These qualities, termed "emotional intelligence," often  more...

Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork Elizabeth and Cassandra started with the same company at the same time in similar positions. Both were bright women. Both were at the top of the class at prestigious universities. Both had exceptional technical skills. Yet, after six months in the organization, Elizabeth seemed to be making a bigger impact and enjoying more success. She was friendly with members of her own department and knew many  more...

Diagnosing and Planning Your success as a consultant depends on your ability to diagnose each situation correctly. You need to use your previous experience, and bring fresh ideas to every new contract. Frameworks and models help you to make an effective diagnosis. They help you to evaluate the strategic position of the client organization, which is vital. To deliver solutions that are relevant and appropriate to the  more...

Essentials of Internal Consulting You may already have a reputation as something of an area specialist. Perhaps you've now been asked to deploy your knowledge in an internal consulting role. Or maybe you've always been attracted to this role and you would now like to find out more? What will it mean for you?What does an internal consultant do? How do you become one? And if you have just become one, what is expected of you?This  more...

Overcoming Internal Customer Service Problems Managing relationships with your internal customers isn't always smooth sailing. When internal customer service does not go according to plan, problems occur, or communication breaks down, what can you do to get your plans back on track, and break down barriers? At times like these, you and your employees need to act swiftly and proactively to solve the problem, and regain the customer's trust. In  more...

Sales Skills Gaining Customer Commitment In Sales Skills: Gaining Customer Commitment, you will learn how to establish credibility and develop relationships with your clients, as well as what questions you should ask clients when determining their needs. You will also learn the three stages of need, how to determine which stage of need a client is in, and how to help clients envision themselves benefiting from your product or service. In  more...

Crystal Reports v10 Introduction to Report Design Part 2 This course is the second in a three-part series that focuses on organizing and customizing your reports. This course covers the key concepts associated with grouping, selecting, and summarizing fields and data in Crystal Reports v10. In this course, you will also learn to modify settings and format reports. Learn To: Identify the options for creating and modifying a group in a  more...

Crystal Reports v10 Introduction to Report Design Part 3 This course is the last in a three-part series that focuses on the basics of reporting using Crystal Reports v10. This course covers various ways of manipulating report data. In Crystal Reports, various features such as formulas, parameter fields, charts, and report alerts can be used to make reports easy-to-understand, interactive, and visually appealing. This course also introduces the learner  more...

SAP R 3 Supply Chain Management Course Overview The course Supply Chain Management is intended to give company executives and interested experts in various industries an overview of the content, goals, possibilities and challenges of Supply Chain Management. As most chores within the supply chain today cannot do without the use of computer software, the course shows concrete examples using SAP within different industry  more...

Oracle SQL Specifics Creating and Managing Database Objects Course Overview This course is the second in a two-part series on Oracle SQL Specifics that will teach participants how to use commands, functions, and operators supported by Oracle as extensions to standard SQL. Users will learn how to create and manage tables, build integrity constraints, and use the COMMIT and ROLLBACK statements to control transactions. Learners will create and maintain  more...

IIS 4 0 Creating Configuring a Web Server - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a four part series that will provide students with the knowledge to support the various features of Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0. Participants will gain an understanding of the product's architecture and perform the procedures to install, configure, and implement Internet Information Server. L earn To: Identify the  more...

Crystal Reports v10 Introduction to Report Design Part 1 This course is the first in a three-part series that focuses on the basics of reporting using Crystal Reports v10. This course introduces the user to Crystal Reports and its environment. It also covers the fundamentals of databases and the key concepts associated with relational databases. In this course, you will learn to plan, create, preview, save, and distribute reports. Learn To:  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Recover Databases Course Overview This course introduces students to Oracle9i database recovery concepts. The recovery concepts course includes recovery with and without archiving, recovery of offline and online databases, recovery with missing data files, and incomplete recovery with and without archiving. Additional concepts covered by this course include time-based recovery, cancel-based recovery, recovery  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration II This course begins by expanding on the distributed queuing techniques covered in IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I and in doing so covers clusters, SupportPacs, and Publish/Subscribe. Then, the learner is stepped through security features including distributed queuing security. Learn To To identify features of a WebSphere MQ cluster.  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I This course begins with WebSphere MQ installation and Queue Manager configuration. WebSphere MQ queues and commands are also introduced. The MQI is discussed in brief. Learners are stepped through triggering. Integrity, message persistence, and recovery are also covered. Distributed queue management is one of the major benefits of WebSphere MQ and this course covers the key concepts. Learn To  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I This course begins with WebSphere MQ installation and Queue Manager configuration. WebSphere MQ queues and commands are also introduced. The MQI is discussed in brief. Learners are stepped through triggering. Integrity, message persistence, and recovery are also covered. Distributed queue management is one of the major benefits of WebSphere MQ and this course covers the key concepts. Learn To  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration II This course begins by expanding on the distributed queuing techniques covered in IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I and in doing so covers clusters, SupportPacs, and Publish/Subscribe. Then, the learner is stepped through security features including distributed queuing security. Learn To To identify features of a WebSphere MQ cluster.  more...

Internet Explorer 6 User Fundamentals This course provides the learner with an introduction to IE 6. It also covers Web page management and security, and features of the IE 6 suite including Newsgroups and NetMeeting. Learn To: o Identify features of the Internet. o Identify components of the Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 package. o Identify New Connection Wizard options to connect to the Internet. o Save a displayed Web  more...

Advanced Interpersonal Communication Building Relationships Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Building Relationships offers the student guidelines for asking and answering questions, using nonverbal communication and power, and giving feedback when building relationships. The program also describes the various communication styles and offers techniques to use when communicating with them. Learn To Interact with an  more...

Sexual Harassment What Employees Should Know Sexual Harassment: What Employees Should Know offers the student an overview of what sexual harassment is and how it affects organizations. The program details how to recognize harassing behaviors and what factors should be considered when determining whether behavior rises to the level of sexual harassment. In addition, the program teaches the learner actions to prevent or stop sexual harassment.  more...

HIPAA Privacy Health Care Employees In a HIPAA Privacy and Health Care Employees a ? you will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy training. The course explains HIPAA, as well as the concepts of administrative simplification, covered entities, and how HIPAA training impacts the health care workforce and those in their care. Learn To Take steps to avoid wrongful disclosure of patient  more...

Visual C 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in an eight part series for programmers. This series provides the C++ programmers the necessary skills to develop applications using the MFC library and the Microsoft Visual C++ 6 development environment. L earn To: Identify the features, tools, Wizards and resource editors of Visual C++ 6.0. Install and configure SQL Server and Microsoft  more...

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

Linux Technology Overview Part 2 Features for Users Course Overview This second course in the series provides more detailed information about how to use Linux. It does not build on the first course. It is designed so that someone who already knows what Linux is and just wants to know the basics about how to use it could take only this course. This course teaches the technical features of Linux, using the shell system, using the X Window system  more...

SAP R 3 Structure Operation This course describes the structure of the R/3 System and how it works. The SAP R/3 System explains what SAP R/3 means, and describes the kinds of companies in which it can be used, as well as the system architecture on which it is based. Additionally, it will describe how the trainee will be introduced to R/3 as an integrated system, as well as its organizational structure, and components. The  more...

Mentoring Using a Mentor to Your Advantage Mentoring: Using a Mentor to Your Advantage offers the student guidance for becoming an effective mentee, building a strong mentoring relationship, and maximizing the benefits of mentoring. The program covers the mentee's job, possible learning styles, how to set effective goals, and how to become an effective learner. It also covers steps for choosing a mentor and the guidelines for developing  more...

Organizational Behavior Organizational Dynamics for Individuals Organizational Behavior: Organizational Dynamics for Individuals defines organizational behavior and identifies the variables and characteristics that influence an individual's behavior in the workplace. Learn To Identify OB dependent variables demonstrated by an employee. Identify types of power. Avoid  more...

Six Sigma Team Dynamics and Performance Yogi Berra once said, "The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." While the quote is just one of Mr. Berra's many adages, it does provide a clue to the importance the legendary baseball coach placed on effective teamwork. Teamwork is no less important in the Six Sigma?? world. In fact, more than one Six Sigma expert has stated unequivocally that without effective teamwork, a process  more...

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

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

Ethics and Professional Knowledge What does being ethical mean? How does one make the best ethical choice in a complex project management environment? What are legal requirements, and how can you spot the moment when conflict of interest has occurred? In today's world, project managers must have a clear comprehension of these ethical responsibilities.Project managers must also be aware of their professional duty to contribute to  more...

Project Planning In the early planning phases, project managers and team members have the most potential influence on the outcomes of a project. Yet, lots of planning does not guarantee successful planning. Just as project success can be planned, project disasters can be predestined if team members are not careful about the assumptions they make. A project management team that can balance the need for  more...

Communicating to Get Results When you want something done, you have to either do it yourself or see to it that someone else does it. As adept as you may be at multi-tasking, there will be times when you'll need a colleague's help or buy-in to perform a task. But how can you effectively achieve results without any formal authority within the organization? Communication is the answer. Through the effective use of the various  more...

Obtaining Results from the Boss What does the word "boss" mean to you? Does it stand for Big Old Stubborn Sourpuss? Or does "boss" conjure an image of a level-headed, flexible, and thoughtful co-worker? Whatever the case, as an employee working in a subordinate role, it's up to you to learn how to get the results you desire. That means knowing how to do everything from building a relationship with your boss to dealing  more...

Crisp Composition When you send off business documents that you have written, what do you think the recipients--your readers--hope for? Do they want to plow through long-winded documents that never get to the point? Do they want to waste time puzzling out what your convoluted sentences mean? Do they want to send back numerous requests for clarification? Do they want to pull out an unabridged dictionary just to  more...

Making Telephone Calls Count Whether you handle one call a day, or dozens, you have the power to make every call count. Is the service you deliver to your customers over the telephone merely satisfactory, or is it superior? When challenges present themselves, how well do you handle yourself? What do your actions say about your company? You may think telephone interactions are all simple and straightforward. The customer  more...

Special Design Tools Creative solutions to problems are easily recognizable, after they have been created. But how does one arrive at the solution in the first place? This course examines how TRIZ and axiomatic design have been developed to aid design decision making and related problem solving. It looks at the work of Genrich Altshuller, an engineer born in the former Soviet Union in 1926, who worked in the Soviet  more...

Business Writing The Business Writing course is a high quality self-paced, e-learning program that can serve as an invaluable tool to any working professional or those seeking employment in today's marketplace. The Business Writing course can assist you with success in renewing licenses, acquiring certifications or resume writing for those preparing for a new profession. Our writing style identifies who we  more...

Cashier Service Basics This course focuses on service behaviors at the point of sale. Basic cashier services skills require balancing interpersonal service skills with adherence to store policies and procedures to ensure a lasting impression on the customer. Note: This course does not cover how to use specific POS systems typically offered by the POS manufacturer. Includes examples from the following retail sectors:  more...