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Administrative Professionals Maximizing Your Relationship with Your Boss ...s: Maximizing Your Relationship with Your Boss As a good administrative professional, you provide invaluable support to your boss and the business. This support is optimized when the working relationship between you and your boss is a true partnership. Within this partnership, your relationship must be managed and maintained according to the particular management style of your boss to  more...

Administrative Professionals Putting Your Best Foot Forward .... This course introduces some best practices for making a good impression as an administrative professional. Specifically, you'll learn how to project a positive professional image by building credibility and maintaining authenticity. You'll also explore the importance of communicating honestly, respecting others, and having a positive outlook in order to create a positive work environment.  more...

Screening Applicants for Interviewing ... didn't know the responsibilities required for the job? A good job description, based on a thorough job analysis, will help you evaluate applicants' resumes effectively. You'll be able to compare the resumes against the requirements in the description and make effective decisions about who should be interviewed. This course describes the key components of job descriptions and how to use them to  more...

Building Your Influence as a Leader ...eader 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 influence and persuade others  more...

Taking on a Management Role ...ecoming 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 to manager is an exciting, but  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...ng your staff. You will undoubtedly have been very good at your last job, but now you will need to resist the temptation to continue doing it. For some time to come, it may be true that you could do it quicker or better, but an important part of your new role is delegating tasks to others. You will not have time to do everything yourself, and your staff members will need to know that you  more...

Unionized Workplaces HRCI PHR Unionized Workplaces (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certifications, including PHR (Professional in Human Resources), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee and labor relations. The HRCI certification examinations are  more...

Strategic Approaches to Labor Relations HRCI SPHR ...n the lookout for strategies that allow them to develop a good working relationship between the employee and employer. This course covers strategies that actively improve and maintain good relationships, such as employee involvement strategies and strategies that foster positive employee relations. It also covers those strategies that resolve conflict in an amicable manner, such as formal  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ... (SSGB) In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams throughout the world use a set of management and planning tools to analyze and understand a  more...

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

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

Culture and its Effect on Communication ...ys a challenge, and when diverse cultures are introduced, good communication can become even more challenging. In today s global economy, understanding how context, style, beliefs, and value systems influence the way we communicate and decode others' messages is more important than ever. This course attempts to explain various dimensions of a culture and how they affect the communication  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ...ations break down, projects fail. When communications are good, the project is more likely to achieve its objectives. Healthy project communication means that the right people are getting the right information at the right time. They are able to make informed decisions. They understand what is going on and are able to proceed with their work. Communications management is one of the most  more...

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

Managing Projects within Organizations ...ffecting organizational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects. However, projects cannot be properly managed in a silo. Every aspect of project management is affected by the organization, the social environment, the project's stakeholders, both internal and external, and many other aspects of the context in which the project is carried out. Understanding  more...

Project Management Process Groups ...chieve a specified set of products, results, or services. Good processes, meaning those based on sound principles and proven practices, are project managers' best friends. They act like the solid tracks that keep a train going in the direction it needs to go. Following a set of established processes minimizes confusion and uncertainty for the project manager and all project stakeholders. It  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...nagement (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Good scope management focuses on making sure that the scope is clearly communicated and well defined and that the project is carefully managed to limit unnecessary changes. Project scope management is concerned with ensuring that projects include and account for all the work needed to ensure the successful completion of a project.  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...such thing as 'one size fits all' project management. The good news is that PRINCE2 can be tailored to suit any project environment you might work in. PRINCE2 is a flexible framework that can be tailored to any type or size of project. PRINCE2 is recognized as an international standard for process-based project management. It is the standard method for project management in the UK. This course  more...

Working with Difficult People Dealing with Micromanagers Working with Difficult People: Dealing with Micromanagers Every office seems to have one a person who seems to need to control every aspect and every detail of any situation or project they're involved with. Whether the motivation comes from a desire to ensure success or simply a need to be the center of attention, micromanagers generally do more harm than good. This course introduces you to  more...

Getting Results without Authority Building Relationships and Credibility Getting Results without Authority: Building Relationships and Credibility How can you get results if you don't have authority? Cultivating relationships and establishing credibility are necessary, because they allow you to influence others. If you have effective influencing skills, you'll be able to get what you need or want from others whether it's your boss, a peer, or someone in a  more...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques ... and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.' Good decision making means choosing the course of action that optimizes the return on your investment of resources. But before you can make a good decision, you need to first identify and evaluate your alternatives. Fortunately, a number of tools and techniques are available that can help you to formalize the process of identifying  more...

Effective Relationships with Business Partners Effective Relationships with Business Partners You have three options when you want to extend your base of business resources: Expand your company, acquire another company, or partner with a complimentary company. In many instances, partnering is the most advantageous choice. Creating an alliance confers the same kind of benefits as an acquisition--but with fewer risks and better definition.  more...

Business Grammar Working with Words Business Grammar: Working with Words Do you remember what prefixes and suffixes are? Do you know how to form plurals and possessives correctly in your business writing? Are you confident when it comes to spelling? This course explains how to use words correctly, including some key rules on how to spell correctly. It covers rules for properly constructing prefixes and suffixes. In addition,  more...

Writing a Business Case ...ents are being subjected to increased scrutiny. Writing a good business case will help you justify resource allocation to key decision makers and secure funding for your project. Otherwise, you may be eaten alive by the competition In this course, you will learn how to plan, write, and present a business case to persuade key decision makers in your organization that your proposal is a  more...

Building Rapport in Customer Relationships ...Good customer service and strong customer relationships begin with building rapport. Building rapport requires knowing your customer, understanding their situation, and providing an empathetic ear for them to voice their concerns. Building rapport can lead to great customer relationships between individuals as well as the company they represent. This course covers how to build rapport with  more...

Customer Service in the Field ...good impression when providing customer service in the field? When you meet customers on their turf, your initial meeting forms the basis for their overall impression of you, your abilities, and your company. You can enhance the impressions you make in the field by using a few tried-and-true techniques, including being prepared, practicing customer recognition, and employing active listening so  more...

Customer Service Over the Phone Customer Service Over the Phone Can you hear a smile over the phone? When you're providing customer service over the phone without the benefits of face-to-face interaction with your customer it can be challenging to establish the right relationship for excellent service. Just like for face-to-face customer service, there are many techniques for service over the phone that can help you to  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Negative People ...th Negative People For some people, nothing is ever good enough. They complain nonstop about everything from their latest project to the weather. Others may whine or place blame where it may not belong. Negative people contribute to an unproductive work environment and tend to make the people around them feel negative as well. To limit the adverse impact negative people can have in the  more...

ITIL reg and the Service Lifecycle ITIL® and the Service Lifecycle ITIL ITIL v3 Foundation for Service Management ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam Organizations that provide IT services to internal or external customers need to provide excellent services to enhance value to the organization. The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) can help organizations achieve these goals and increase external and internal  more...

Facilitative Leadership ...e will take responsibility for the results unless they're good, then everyone takes a share. If you've experienced any of these situations and want to make some changes, become a facilitative leader in your company. By utilizing facilitative techniques, you can change attitudes and create a more cohesive, supportive learning environment. This course starts by identifying the differences  more...

Professional Networking Essentials ...ccupation, a key factor in advancing your career is using good communication skills to build strong professional relationships and maintain an effective business network of contacts. This course provides you with the essential communication skills required to establish a business network and includes strategies for building rapport with new contacts during networking opportunities. It also  more...

Analyzing Your Life Balance ... 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, friends, and coworkers. This course highlights  more...

Understanding Your Target Customer s Business Understanding Your Target Customer's Business Imagine trying to sell a product or service to a customer that you know nothing about. Do you think it would be an easy process? Probably not. The better you know your customer, the better your chances for success. In this course, you'll learn about the first major component of the territorial account sales (TAS) approach--research. You'll gain  more...

Service Desk Metrics and Outsourcing Service Desk Metrics and Outsourcing ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Service Desks are an integral part of any IT service-providing organization, and it's vital to accurately and consistently measure how your Service Desk is performing to ensure it is addressing the needs of customers and users, and also to make  more...

Leadership ...p is fundamental in driving quality in an organization. A good leader's actions and words filter down to all organizational levels to create a quality culture. The concepts of organizational leadership are built on a foundation of core business elements. A clear understanding of these elements is key in developing an organization's strategic plan and vision. These core elements include:  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...

Sustaining Competitive Advantage ... In today's competitive business environment, being as good as the competition is not enough. An organization must devise strategies and develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies to set it apart from the competition. In this course business strategies are examined that can help a company gain and sustain competitive advantage. Companies build their strength around three key strategic  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...nagement process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes seven themes: Business Case, Organization, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change and Progress. These methodologies are recognized as an international standard for process-based project management and are the accepted methods for project management in the  more...

Starting Up Initiating Directing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...CE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation Every good system is based on a framework or architecture that governs its progression from start-up through pulling together all the sub-systems that work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework consists of seven distinctive processes that define the management activities of a  more...

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

Strategies for Communicating with Tact Diplomacy ...messages effectively. However, it's often pushed aside by good intentions cloaked by gut reaction and misinterpretation. This course provides techniques you can use to navigate through conversations in a way that shows sensitivity and respect for others. As well as exploring what you should say, the course shows you how you can use proper timing and delivery when conveying your message. This  more...

Creating Navigation Publishing Movies in Flash CS4 ...g intuitive and easy-to-use web site navigation is key to good web design. Using Flash Professional CS4, you can create effective web site navigation that allows users to easily find the information they're looking for. The final stages in the design process involve testing and publishing your application, ensuring that its functionality is free from errors. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Porfessionalism Business Etiquette Personal Accountability ... deadlines and work targets, is an important component of good business etiquette and demonstrates your attitude of professionalism. While it can be difficult at times, being accountable for delivering on your objectives shows you are reliable, organized, and dedicated to your work. This course introduces the importance of personal accountability and outlines strategies for developing a  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Cryptography Encryption Digital Signatures ...uccessful security policy. It is also important to have a good understanding of the issues involved in key management. Cryptographic hashes and digital signatures play a major role in modern cryptosystems, and it is important to have a good understanding of the basic mechanisms of these algorithms and some of the issues that are involved in choosing a particular hashing algorithm or digital  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 IT Environment ...es, and efficient procedures. Understanding how to create good documentation, policies, and procedures can help ensure that a network is well run and that it can withstand the occasional crisis. Implementing these concepts at the server level is an excellent place to begin. This course covers the documentation, policies, and procedures that are the most necessary to server architecture. It  more...

The Cash Flow Statement ...an organization to keep earning revenue and maintaining a good profit margin, a positive cash flow is equally important for its survival. Cash flowing in to the organization must meet or exceed the cash flowing out to enable the organization to pay its debts and liabilities and meet its growth and day-to-day cash requirements. The Cash Flow Statement is a key financial statement that reports  more...

Administrative Professionals Representing Your Boss Administrative Professionals: Representing Your Boss As an administrative support professional, every interaction you have with others leaves an impression of not only yourself but of your boss. The ability to represent your boss in a positive and professional light is essential to both your own and your boss's success. This course covers the skills you need to be successful as an  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Troubleshooting VLANS STP SVIs ...nfrastructures are at the core of every campus network. A good understanding of the processes involved in Layer 2 switching and being able to diagnose and resolve Layer 2 switching problems in those environments is a fundamental skill that any network engineer should have. A primary tool in building highly available networks is the use of redundant devices and links. With these redundant links,  more...

Designing the Active Directory Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 ...s Server 2008 Active Directory infrastructure must have a good understanding of the Active Directory Directory Services (AD DS) both the logical and physical components. This course covers the key logical AD DS design considerations, including the characteristics and number of forests and domains to implement, the choice of functional levels to configure, updating the Active Directory schema,  more...

Conducting an Effective Interview ...Interview Proper preparation is crucial to ensure a good interview. But all your preparation will be useless if you don't follow some important guidelines when conducting the employment interview. Opening the interview properly and establishing a sound format are key. You must also be mindful of the functions of different question types and styles so you can use them effectively during an  more...

Caring About Your Direct Reports ...irations as well as fears, anxieties, and doubts. To have good relationships with your direct reports, you need to recognize their humanity and care about them as people, not just as employees. This course describes what it means to be a caring manager. Specifically, it outlines the behaviors that a caring manager exhibits, such as showing genuine interest and an engagement in the lives of  more...

Public Speaking Strategies Confident Public Speaking Public Speaking Strategies: Confident Public Speaking Effective speech delivery is crucial to public speaking, as it allows you to showcase your work and communicate with confidence. No matter how much time you've spent perfecting your message, no one will hear it if you are unable to engage your audience, handle on-the-spot challenges, and avoid being disrupted by nerves. This course looks  more...

Preventing Problem Performance ...y effectively planning, monitoring, and communicating for good performance. Nurturing a culture of performance that includes a strong performance management system is a proactive approach that can prevent problems by helping employees perform to their highest potential. With regular communication and the right mix of monitoring techniques, you can motivate employees toward good performance and  more...

Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy Simulation ...hines, and printers. As a new hire, you will need to make good decisions to position yourself for a long and prosperous sales career instead of an ephemeral sales job. This simulation requires you to not only close deals now, but to also lay the groundwork for long-term customer relationships and future sales. Additionally, you will also want to make sure you are pushing yourself to excel by  more...

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

Resolving Windows 7 Network Connectivity Issues ... settings and troubleshoot problems for your clients. The good news is that Windows 7 comes with new built-in troubleshooting tools, as well as the trusted command-line utilities you're used to from previous operating systems. When it comes to network connectivity problems, the hardware should always be checked first. Windows 7 provides new and effective troubleshooting functionality using the  more...

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

Creating Maintaining a Positive Work Environment ...stly, respecting and supporting others, and maintaining a good attitude themselves. This course introduces some best practices for creating a positive work environment. Specifically, you'll learn the benefits to establishing it, its characteristics, and some concrete steps you can take to create one. You'll also explore how to maintain this atmosphere by learning how to recognize the signs and  more...

A Essentials 2009 Operational Procedures and Preventative Maintenance ...perational procedures is the need for professionalism and good communication skills in the workplace. This course covers both safety and environmental procedures to be established and used along with the appropriate use of communication skills and professionalism in the workplace. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA 220-701: A  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 System Hardware ...TIA Server 2009 SK0-003 CompTIA Server 2009 Being a good server administrator means that you understand your systems from the ground up both the software and the hardware. Today's server hardware is sophisticated and specialized to support multiple users, applications and processors, as well as provide fault tolerant, highly available services. This course begins the look at server  more...

Writing for Technical Professionals Preparation Planning ...ion & Planning Being technically knowledgeable is a good start for anyone wishing to write about a particular technology. However, it is not a guarantee that what is written will achieve its ultimate goal. In fact, some of the greatest technical experts find it very challenging to write effectively on technical matters. While it is important to understand the subject matter, it is equally  more...

Creating Navigation Publishing Movies in Flash CS3 ...g intuitive and easy-to-use web site navigation is key to good web design. Using Flash Professional CS3, you can create effective web site navigation that allows users to easily find the information they're looking for. The final stages in the design process involve testing and publishing your application, ensuring that its functionality is free from errors. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 LAN SAN Voice Endpoint Security ... IOS Network Security 1.0 It is important to have a good understanding of the additional aspects of network security, such as LAN, storage area network (SAN), voice, and endpoints. An understanding of how to place emphasis on Layer 2 and host security to provide a much more comprehensive coverage of the important issues involved in securing an enterprise is also crucial. This course  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Maintenance Troubleshooting ...wireless infrastructure can help prevent many issues, and good troubleshooting practices can make the detection process much more efficient when problems do arise. This course explains the procedure and reasoning behind controller backup and code upgrade. Design and site survey considerations are also covered, along with descriptions of many of the common and useful troubleshooting tools and  more...

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

NET Framework 4 0 Debugging Tracing Monitoring Web Apps with VB 2010 .NET Framework 4.0: Debugging, Tracing & Monitoring Web Apps with VB 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Web Applications Development (Exam 70-515) Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot web  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Initiating Planning IT Projects ...ect to complete successfully, you need to get it off to a good start. During the early stages of a project - the initiating and planning phases - a project manager should clarify objectives and requirements and create a project plan that delineates, among other things, what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how much it will likely cost. Although the plan may change as the project  more...

Developing a Code of Ethical Conduct ...ssional success. Following a personal code of ethics is a good way to apply ethical principles and to ensure your reputation and integrity in the workplace are uncompromised. Many companies provide their employees with a formal code of conduct, but you can also develop your own code by clarifying your ethical principles and applying guidelines for behaviors that align with your code. This  more...

Creating Navigation Publishing Movies in Flash CS5 ...g intuitive and easy-to-use web site navigation is key to good web design. Using Flash Professional CS5, you can create effective web site navigation that allows users to easily find the information they're looking for. The final stages in the design process involve testing and publishing your application, ensuring that its functionality is free from errors. This course demonstrates how to  more...

NET Framework 4 Debugging Tracing Monitoring Web Applications with C 201 .NET Framework 4: Debugging, Tracing & Monitoring Web Applications with C#201 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Web Applications Development (Exam 70-515) Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot  more...

Basic Business Math Charts Graphs Basic Business Math: Charts & Graphs Basic math skills are practical in any business situation. Often, numbers can be portrayed in graphical form, giving the reader clear and concise information at a glance. Being able to read and select the right types of charts and graphs in a basic business environment is invaluable. This course builds on the basic math skills that you learned during your  more...

So You Wanna Be a Web Writer or Editor ... 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 from a professional with six years working for the top sites. Learn how to make a pitch to a Web editor, where to find markets for your writing, and how to edit someone else?s text for the Web. Follow a checklist to prepare a proposal for a Web editor, and  more...

So You Wanna Be A Java Programmer You will get started on the Java track, with a good start, your leraning curve will be shortened significanly, you will be able to proceed effectively in learning & in using the skills.  more...

Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace ...escription -- Having logical intelligence will give you a good start in succeeding in your job. But to be more effective you must also develop your emotional intelligence. Using the two together, you will get along much better with your colleagues and know how to get ahead at work. You will learn how to handle your emotions and gear them towards a positive outcome. This course will teach you  more...

Chinese Seasonal Approach to Health ...alternative health you will realize that there is more to good health than just taking herbs, vitamins, eating good food and exercising. There is a plan in nature that we must learn to follow - The Chinese call that plan the "Seasonal Approach to Health Maintenance". In this course you will examine the Chinese Five Seasons, their corresponding organs, food suggestions and exercises for health  more...

Laboratory Audit Essentials ...that the laboratory has quality systems in place, follows good laboratory practices, and generates data of integrity and quality. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to, depending on how much time you can devote to it. Note that we have set a 90 day period with further extensions up to 6 months if needed. It is always a best practice to take your time and make sure that you  more...

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks Learn how to produce "marketable" script in a minimal amount of time. The purpose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts is a minimal amount of time. What do I mean by "marketable"? A marketable script is one that has all of the following: Interesting  more...

Learn HTML All By Yourself- Introductory Learn HTML all by yourself! A 5 week introductory "Lite" course. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the language of web page design. If you have little or no experience with HTML, then this 6 week introductory course is the one to take. With these lessons you will have your own web site up and running in no time! Learn to design internet web pages for your favorite charity, for your  more...

Writing Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ... new approach to style, and, along the way, you?ll create good samples for a portfolio, for job hunting. With each module, you get detailed guidelines. Each guideline comes with specific tactics to adopt when writing, background on ?the reason why,? before-and-after examples, advice on how the guideline should be adapted for particular audiences, challenges, and answers. You?ll write lots of  more...

Intermediate Technical Writing ... these guidelines and of course the general standards for good writing as well. You`ll e-mail these instructions to your instructor who will review, comment on, and send them back to you by e-mail attachment. You`ll revise accordingly, e-mail your instructor with any questions or concerns that you have, and then e-mail your revisions back to your instructor. You`ll follow the same process for  more...

How to Write a Good Mystery Writing the mystery novel. This course is designed to acquaint writers with the elements that make a good mystery. This course is designed to acquaint writers with the elements that make a good mystery.  more...

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design using UML This will be an eight week course introducing OO Analysis & Design. Each concept taught will be applied to a real world system in a step-by-step modeling of the same. Topics Covered : Why OO, What is UML, Outline of development process, Use Cases, Class Diagrams( basic concepts ), Interaction Diagrams, Class Diagrams( advanced concepts ), Packages & Collaborations, State Diagrams, Activity  more...

HTML Lessons in Web Page Design - 10 Week Facilitator Led ...L. Dewey from Florida writes, "This is just super, great, good, are there any other words out there to describe your lessons? When I started going through your lessons, I felt I had hit the jackpot. I find your material easy to understand and I know I am learning a little at a time, but learning for sure. I like what you said about learning HTML the right way and I believe your teaching of  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I ...good writing on the job. This is the first of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. Students may take the courses in sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job: understanding good paragraph structure, understanding  more...

So You Want to be a Technical Writer! ...mployment, freelancing, or contract technical writing are good options for you. ? what attributes and skills you currently possess and which ones you need to develop to be marketable. ? what jobs and salaries are available in your area or in a region you wish to work. As a final project, students will create a marketing plan to market themselves as a technical writers. In addition to readings  more...

Self directed tutorial-Teach Yourself Search Engine Training Strategies in 7 Days ...rospects can find your site, so do not underestimate what good positioning in the search engines can do for you. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all website traffic comes from major search engines; how can you learn what to do to get your website ranked high in the engines? This tutorial is designed for everyone, from home-based entrepreneurs to large business owners. You will  more...

Document Design and Usability Learn how to make your technical documentation usable, user friendly, and to user-specifications. Learn how to successfully integrate text and graphics to effectively present complex technical information for delivery through conventional, paper-based documents as well as electronic media including web pages. Beginning with principles of good document design, this course covers situation and  more...

Access 2000 ...This course teaches students the basic database elements, good database design, Microsoft Access tools, and database maintenance and security, among many other skills. This course introduces students to basic elements that compose an Access database and strives to broaden and develop the database design skills that they already possess. Students will start out by learning what a database is  more...

Presentation Skills ...ir needs, and a structure for organizing and formatting a good presentation. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. One of the biggest fears for managers and others is speaking in public. You will receive worksheets and checklists to help you plan and present your remarks for the most impact, and you will learn how to  more...

Providing Effective Feedback ...good intentions to provide helpful feedback, but don ™t know the simple rules and techniques for doing it. This course includes tools to develop helpful feedback and use it to motivate employees. It has techniques and methods to foster a nurturing environment, convey your improvement ideas, check for understanding, and help others learn from their mistakes. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET  more...

A Day 4 - Chapters 14-18 This course is designed to teach the computer technician the skills needed to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification tests. This fourth of a 4-part or day (i.e. "day" - a really full day - about 10 hours of training) course covers the skills needed to work with Windows 2000, including the alerter service, the Recovery Console, communications, and file protection. This section also explains networks and  more...

A+ 2003 Complete Bundle (90 days of online training for PC Technicians) This Online training provides a comprehensive study package designed to prepare a computer technician for CompTIA`s A+ 2003 Certification exam. The A+ 2003 Complete Bundle package features: +Prerequisite study material. +A prerequisite test to help gauge your level of preparation. +More than 28 hours of interactive, multimedia training. +More than 1,000 pages of printable reference material to  more...

Advanced Business Spanish This course has been specially designed for students with a good command of the Spanish language who desire to apply their knowledge of the language to the business world.  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part I: Sentence Structure ...em. Part I of the review covers the most basic aspects of good writing: understanding parts of sentences and speech; ensuring sentence completeness; and conquering common problems with verbs, pronouns and modifiers. Students will read, study, complete exercises and take mastery quizzes that will ensure their understanding of the concepts and revision techniques. Required Book: The Classic  more...

How to Build And Maintain Rapport With Your Clients ... client know about some common ground, a solid handshake, good eye contact and the list of rapport skills goes on. People today are more sophisticated in communications. It takes higher level skills and knowledge to win your client over your competitors in sales, to calm down a customer who?s had a difficult situation. Pacing another person?s patterns is key to rapport. It takes strengthening  more...

Search Engine Marketing Strategies for Small Business Operations - Instructor Led ...in the major search engines, so do not underestimate what good positioning in the search engines can do for you. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all web site traffic comes from the major search engines. How do you go about learning the latest techniques and strategies? An expert will show you exact step-by-step techniques on how to ?tweak? your web site by analyzing it and  more...

Linux Operating System Linux Operating System will get you started in the Linux world of networking and administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more.  more...

The Entrepreneurship Certificate in Marketing Mastery Program ... Course- Starting a new business means more than having a good idea. The hottest concept will cool off in a minute if it isn ™t fueled by the knowledge and skills that are needed to transform it into a real and sustainable business. Students will be given an opportunity to work on their own business concepts. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact  more...

Electronic Commerce - Security Issues ...good understanding of security issues surroungind Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) including security threats, implementing security, and payment systems. This course gives the student a good understanding of issues realted to doing business over the Internet and how to protect a E-Commerce website. The course is self-paced and taught by a audio of an announcer reading the leading topic and  more...

Linux Complete Set ...inux administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more. This course set will walk you through Linux installation and setup, including some of the more difficult topics like network settings and graphical interface configuration. Then you will learn the basics of using Linux and get into the popular text editor  more...

Linux Operating System ... and administration. This is a basic course to give you a good foundation from which to build on that will lead to certification and more. Linux Course Description This course will walk you through the Linux installation and setup, including some of the more difficult topics like network settings and graphical interface configuration. Then you will learn the basics of using Linux and get into  more...

SQL Server 2000 - XML-Enabled Applications Using SQL 2000 This course is designed to teach students the basics of SQL and XML in building and combining applications where database functions are required This course will give students a good understanding of how to use SQL 2000 in building and integrating applications that use or require a database and are enabled with XML. Course includes a primer for SQL and XML calls for SQL. Course also covers using  more...

Writing Standards-Based Assessments Give your students an edge on state assessments by learning how to develop test items aligned to your state academic standards. Through participation in this course, you will learn to write questions that meet your state and local standards, including those that use higher order thinking skills. Additionally, you will learn techniques item writers use to make it difficult for test-wise students to  more...

Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact ... what about screenshots? How can you make sure you obtain good color quality? How do you balance file size against quality? How can you plan capture sessions to avoid doing a lot of rework later? How can you edit screenshots and place them in your manual or help pages? This presentation gives you practical techniques, and strategies to improve your screen captures. You will learn how to: Plan  more...

Accounting In An Hour ...r 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...

American Citizenship Test Prep ...ime you are done with this course, you should have a very good idea of what to expect on the U.S. citizenship exam, and you should be better prepared and more confident to make application for your American citizenship. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ...ment, which she uses to share what managers look for in a good bartender. Her students have often been hired as managers when applying for a bartending job due to the lessons learned from Bartending the Easy Way. Kellie will teach you the basics that will put you on the road to quickly become a professional. She has been hired to train bar employees all over the Los Angeles area and also  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ...ment, which she uses to share what managers look for in a good bartender and to teach you how to manage a bar like a professional. Her students have often been hired as managers when applying for a bartending job due to the lessons learned from this course. Kellie will teach you the basics that will put you on the road to quickly become a professional. She has been hired to train bar employees  more...

Basics Of Smart International Procurement ...upport international procurement. And if you don?t have a good foundation, your international procurement efforts will have a higher probability of failing. But the good news is that the details of successful international procurement don?t have to be a mystery. The highly personal and interactive online course ?Basics of Smart International Procurement? will teach you the critical things every  more...

Building with the Basics: Grammar and Punctuation ...good grammar and proper punctuation are rarely noticed but, when misused, cause document disasters. Welcome to Building with the Basics: Grammar and Punctuation Used correctly, good grammar and proper punctuation are rarely noticed but, when misused, cause document disasters. Based on a building analogy that anyone can relate to, this workshop is designed with many opportunities for  more...

Coaching For Performance ...ructured approach to coaching. It helps them to recognize good coaching opportunities and plan successful coaching programs. It helps them to prepare and carry out productive coaching sessions and adjust their coaching style to suit the person and the situation. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to. Student is given 90 day access. Coaching For Performance This course helps  more...

Comprehensive Leadership Training ...sive Leadership Training Course There is such a dearth of good leaders everywhere that they are the best paid people in any organization. It is a well known fact that effective leaders make effective teams and organizations. Such leaders not only put their teams on a higher trajectory but also increase the pace of their own careers. This course intends to sharpen the leadership skills of  more...

Customer Service Certificate ...This series is designed to help users create and maintain good customer services. Concepts covered include defining company-wide customer service and standards, strategies for effective communication, and effective problem resolution. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Welcome to Customer Service  more...

Customer Service Plus ...as one of the 50 best books for professional women and by Good Morning America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development Training Course ...y the student. Please note that it is important to have a good grasp of the material before moving on to the next lesson. 1 year access is given for this course of study which allows its use as a handy desktop reference anytime, anywhere. Microsoft Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development Training Course This course offers you the most  more...

Electronic Commerce - Introduction ...good understanding of the basics of Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) This course gives the student a good understanding of the history of Electronic Commerce, How the Internet and the Web provide the infrastructure for E-Commerce, Tools and Software used to design, implement, and manage E-Commerce and E-Commerce web sites. This course is an "E-Learning" course. The course is self-paced and  more...

Electronic Commerce - Strategies ...good understanding of the basics of Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)Stratetis, including marketing, promotion, and sales strategies. This course gives the student a good understanding of Marketing/Sales/Promition Strategies, Purchasing and Support Activities, ethical, legal and tax issues related to Electronic Commerce. This course is an "E-Learning" course. The course is self-paced and  more...

Electronic Commerce 3 Course Bundle ...led course. This bundle of 3 courses gives the student a good understanding of the history of Electronic Commerce, How the Internet and the Web provide the infrastructure for E-Commerce, Tools and Software used to build and manage E-Commerce, Marketing/Sales/Promition Strategies, Purchasing and Support Activities, ethical, legal and tax issues, as well as security issues realted to doing  more...

Ethics and Compliance Basics ...anagers and employees. Training is necessary to encourage good behavior, set expectations, demonstrate the company's commitment and inform members of laws that are not common knowledge. Integrity and scruples not only keep us out of court and out of prison, but they are good for business. One study found that companies making "an explicit commitment to doing business ethically" have produced  more...

Expert Purchasing Management ...s its productivity, you may feel it is impossible to do a good job. After all, it isn't easy keeping up with evolving best practices, new technologies, and changing markets. But fortunately, there is a way for you to learn how to meet and exceed today's high standards for purchasing management excellence. The highly personal and interactive online course ?Expert Purchasing Management? will  more...

ISO 9001:2000 General Employee Training ...000 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 Training)  more...

Listening Skills for the Workplace ...ere 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 and misunderstandings at all levels. As the old saying goes, "It pays to listen." Yet, despite its importance, listening is often at the bottom of the  more...

Professional Bar Management Mastery Level Certification ...rofessionally managing a bar. It is not possible to be a good bar manger without knowing what goes on behind the bar. Many common myths cause the downfall of even the most popular bars and restaurants. Theft, poor management and lack of knowledge also greatly contribute to failure. Everyone knows that in the restaurant industry the bulk of profits can come from beverage sales. Professional Bar  more...

SalesPlus ...as one of the 50 best books for professional women and by Good Morning America as a featured book. He also has written a monthly career column for Monster.com, where he was their expert on negotiating. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The  more...

Set Performance Expectations ...ctive setting. You will see how to analyze and evaluate good performance objectives; and you will see the value of linking performance standards to rewards (or to other consequences). This course can be completed as quickly as you care to. Student is given 90 day access. Set Performance Expectations This course will help you see how to identify and set performance standards for your  more...

Team Management - Enabling Teams ...a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen's terms. He presents complex concepts in ways that all employees in an organization or an individual student can understand. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able  more...

Team Management - Leading Teams ...a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen`s terms. He presents complex concepts in ways that all employees in an organization or an individual student can understand. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able  more...

Team Management - Team Participation ...se covers the elements of successful teams, the role of a good team member, and team communication. This course is geared to expedite your own development as a team member in creating successful teams. The user is given 1 year access to this course. You may complete it as quickly as you care to, however be diligent to understand and apply the new knowledge in a satisfactory manner. Team  more...

Teams Management - Managing Team Conflict ...a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen's terms. He presents complex concepts in ways that all employees in an organization or an individual student can understand. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able  more...

The Art of Active Listening ...talking to some people more than others? Because they are good listeners. If someone is a good listener we not only like them more, we think they understand us and our business. We all understand the basics of good listening. Good listening, in part, is just being courteous. However, it is requires more than just being quiet and paying attention, although those are aspects of being a good  more...

Write for Business with Companion CD ...revising, and proofreading. Based on the "Seven Traits of Good Writing," Write for Business teaches employees and students to write clear and engaging e-mail messages, project reports, presentations, proposals, and more. The accompanying Companion CD features additional models, interactive lessons and exercises, and Microsoft Word templates, all in an easy-to-use electronic format. The  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - How to Hire ...at hiring decisions requires careful planning, soliciting good prospects, and effective interviewing techniques. This course will help you refine these skills in order to hire employees that will stand the test of time, and maximize your return on investment. The class includes video, text, and downloadable resources. Description of Course How to Hire explores the following areas: Evaluating  more...

Writing Web Content (Master Class) ... new approach to style, and, along the way, you?ll create good samples for a portfolio, for job hunting. With each module, you get detailed guidelines. Each guideline comes with specific tactics to adopt when writing, background on ?the reason why,? before-and-after examples, advice on how the guideline should be adapted for particular audiences, challenges, and answers. You?ll write lots of  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation ...y the student. Please note that it is important to have a good grasp of the material before moving on to the next lesson. 1 year access is given for this course of study which allows its use as a handy desktop reference anytime, anywhere. Microsoft Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-561: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Training Course ...y the student. Please note that it is important to have a good grasp of the material before moving on to the next lesson. 1 year access is given for this course of study which allows its use as a handy desktop reference anytime, anywhere. Microsoft Exam 70-561: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Training Course This course offers you the most effective way to earn  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-562: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development ...y the student. Please note that it is important to have a good grasp of the material before moving on to the next lesson. 1 year access is given for this course of study which allows its use as a handy desktop reference anytime, anywhere. Microsoft Exam 70-562: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-620: MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring Certification Training Course ...y the student. Please note that it is important to have a good grasp of the material before moving on to the next lesson. 1 year access is given for this course of study which allows its use as a handy desktop reference anytime, anywhere. Microsoft Exam 70-620: MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring Certification Training Course The MCTS 70-620 training course TS: Microsoft Windows Vista,  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Certification Training Course ...y the student. Please note that it is important to have a good grasp of the material before moving on to the next lesson. 1 year access is given for this course of study which allows its use as a handy desktop reference anytime, anywhere. Microsoft Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Certification Training Course This course, MCTS 70-640 Windows Server 2008  more...

Adobe Soundbooth CS4 ...e time you finished watching this training, you'll have a good understanding of editing basics including creating simple trims and volume edits, and how to use the Match Volume control. You'll also have a look at using effects, including the Graphic EQ effect and Advanced Dynamics effects, plus a handful of other techniques. The chapters close with valuable tips and techniques for optimizing  more...

Time Management The bottom line in many organizations is productivity. If you find yourself overwhelmed, working too many hours, or running behind, you may have room to improve your approach to time management. This course will give you an overview of the top issues related to managing your time effectively at work. You will learn ways to streamline your daily work along with skills that can help you to get more  more...

Work-Life Balance There are a number of historical, societal, and workplace factors that can cause employees to have difficulty maintaining balance in their lives. In this course, you will learn concrete ways to identify areas of imbalance in your work/personal life as well as best practices techniques to achieve more balance in life. As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year  more...

Customer Relations Organizations today are competing for consumers, so assuring that customers have a positive experience is a key aspect of any company ™s performance. This course highlights how customer relations relates to the bottom line, gives an overview of some common pitfalls in customer relations, and addresses concrete techniques to use with customers.As a extra added bonus, when you enroll you  more...

Working with Difficult People This course shows you how to identify and to manage a common issue at work - difficult people. You will learn about the people, situations, and interactions that can result in having a difficult time at work. The information presented in this course covers new ways to think about how to deal more effectively with difficult people and situations at work - by changing your thinking and trying some  more...

FMLA: What Supervisors Need to Know Family structure and parental roles have changed a lot over the past fifty years, and so have the laws about when employees can take time for their families. This course gives you an overview of what supervisors need to know about the Federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) including how it affects organizations as well as how to implement it. You will gain valuable information on qualifying  more...

EEOC & ADA: What Supervisors Need to Know Discrimination is an issue that has profound ethical, legal, and personal implications for any organization. This course discusses the types of employment discrimination including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay discrimination, Age discrimination and the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Armed with this information, you will be better able to identify and to  more...

FLSA: What Supervisors Need to Know Compensation for the work you do is very likely to be a key part of what takes you to the office each day. This course gives you a basic overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay. The FLSA affects most private and public employment settings, and requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least  more...

Valuing Diversity in the Workplace In today ™s increasingly diverse workplace, recognizing and valuing diversity has never been more important for an organization ™s success. The differences and similarities that we experience. The key to valuing differences is to be appropriate about recognizing them so that they don ™t hold us back from performing at the highest level possible. In this course, you will learn  more...

Effective Communication in the Workplace This course gives an overview of verbal and nonverbal communication at work. You will learn about how communication works, how it can break down, and how you can improve the likelihood that you can be more effective in your interactions at work. A key aspect of this course is the use of interactive exercises that involve learning more about active listening and explaining yourself effectively at  more...

Job Hazard Analysis ...e, reduce injury and illness rates, and make workers feel good about their work. This course was specifically designed for supervisors and managers to help enhance existing techniques in Job Hazard Analysis. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: define job hazard analysis. identify jobs to select  more...

Recognizing a Leader Do you feel that your people can't get along without you? If you're not available, do your people lack direction and therefore, productivity suffers? If you feel that you've been overmanaging and underleading, this course is for you. There is a strong difference between activities and roles of effective managers and those of successful leaders. You'll discover what some of those key differences  more...

Managing Upward Relationships Managing upward relationships is the art of consciously improving collaboration with superiors so that subordinate managers can reap the best personal and organizational results. Managers share the responsibility for managing the relationship with the top management and Board of Directors of the company. Taking advantage of that responsibility will strengthen motivation, productivity, and overall  more...

What to Consider When Hiring ...s wrong is expensive, time consuming, and damaging to the good name of the company. This course will give you a brief overview of the major employment legislation that affects recruitment. Then the course will explore the options that any manager has when faced with hiring a new employee. Hiring is an expensive process, so the course explores a cost-benefit analysis of the various hiring  more...

Conquering Conflict through Communication ...good for the team" or got angry before thinking over the situation? These examples illustrate how important communication is in the workplace. Communication is more than what you say. It's what you don't say, how you listen to others, and how you listen to what you say. At the end of this course, you'll have the skills you need to listen actively, use feedback in your teams, sensitively  more...

Delivering 360-Degree Performance Feedback Are you familiar with how to give 360-degree performance feedback? Do you know how to make 360-degree feedback meaningful? The effective delivery of 360-degree performance feedback can make or break your performance review program. You can ensure that performance feedback is effective when you, or your company, use good interviewing techniques, conduct an effective performance interview, and  more...

Performance Reviews ... will have to tell an employee that his performance isn't good enough--despite all earlier efforts. This course gives sound practical advice about how to handle the appraisal of someone who is a consistently poor performer. Appraisees aren't always passive recipients of their manager's assessments, so this course prepares managers for the more difficult reactions they will encounter. All  more...

Developing Career Plans for Your Technical Professionals ...r the technical professionals you supervise? Because it's good for them, good for your company, and good for you. One of your major challenges as a manager of technical people is retaining them. And you may also need to recruit technical people to fill higher-level positions in your company. This course will help you use career development as a technique to both motivate and retain technical  more...

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

Managing the Creative Elements of Brands ...nds of laundry detergent, you decided only one of them is good enough to wash your clothes. It's a tough market, so what can you do to stand out? This course is designed to help you analyze all the creative elements of a brand in order to help you build your company's brand equity. The first lesson in this course demonstrates how your brand can make a great impression on consumers. The next  more...

Marketing Management ... that team to success? How can you tell if you're doing a good job? In this course you'll look at marketing management from top to bottom--starting from the basic skills you need as a marketing manager, through creating a multifunctional marketing team, positioning the company for success, and setting up systems to see how you're doing. You'll also learn to avoid common mistakes made by  more...

Initial Ongoing Processes in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...good system is based on a framework or architecture that governs its progression - from start-up through pulling together all the sub-systems that work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework consists of eight distinctive processes that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities  more...

Managing Quality Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...ze the risk of impact on the project budget and schedule. Good quality management and risk management will help a Project Manager achieve this goal. This course introduces the components of a PRINCE2-aligned project; Quality in a Project Environment and Management of Risk. PRINCE2 is recognised as an international standard for process-based project management. It is the standard method for  more...

Functions of IT Project Managers ...hieve greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them." Good information technology (IT) project managers are trained, not born. As an IT project manager, you can achieve greatness by improving and developing your own skills through continued education and experience. Your management skills will become better each time a project is delivered successfully. The need for skilled IT project  more...

The Process of Globalizing a Product or Service Actually going global takes both planning and doing. In this course, you'll learn about the three major steps you need to cover to globalize a product or service. First, pick the right geographic location for your corporate goals and create a good plan for globalizing the product or service you're working with. Then "globalize" your product or service and let the world know you're open for  more...

Frontline Call Center Skills Simulation This simulation will test your ability to deal with unhappy external customers, and to establish good working relationships with internal customers--your co-workers. Using this simulation will help you assess and practice your skills assisting various customer types, such as; "relater", "director," and "thinker." This simulation is based on the series "Frontline Call Center Skills" and contains  more...

Project Planning Controlling a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...ment process. These components are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes eight components: Business Case, Organisation, Plans, Controls, Management of Risk, Quality in a Project Environment, Configuration Management, and Change Control. This methodology is recognised as an international standard for process-based project  more...

Administrative Professionals Representing Your Boss As an administrative support professional, every interaction you have with others leaves an impression of not only yourself but of your boss. The ability to represent your boss in a positive and professional light is essential to both your own and your boss's success. This course covers the skills you need to be successful as an administrative professional, including communication skills,  more...

Overview of Project Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...ffecting organisational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects. This course introduces you to project management practices and standards advocated by the PRINCE2 methodology. The PRINCE2 methodology is recognised as an international standard for process-based project management. It is a widely used method for project management that has expanded  more...

Managing Your Anger ...d you want to let everyone know it. But, is this really a good idea? What will your co-workers or your supervisor think of your outburst? Is there something that you could do to control your anger? This course will help you manage your anger so that you will be less angry and will be able to channel your energy into more constructive activities. You will learn the three stages of managing your  more...

The Mechanics of Communicating Effectively ...ake your speaking voice the best it can be. Similarly, good listening involves more than just hearing what is being said. To be an accomplished listener you must be prepared to become actively involved in the process, demonstrating your willingness to truly understand what the other person is saying. In this course you will be given strategies to assist you to improve your listening skills  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...

Resolving Conflict with Communication Skills ...good communication skills, conflict in the workplace can be minimized, it can't be eradicated entirely. On the occasions when disharmony inevitably arises, there is a need for a different set of communication skills--those of negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. This course will give you an understanding of the various causes and outcomes of conflict, together with a practical  more...

Communicating for Contacts ...inite benefits. You know the importance of creating a good impression and raising your profile with those who can have a positive impact on your future success with the company, but how exactly do you go about achieving this? Not surprisingly, appropriate communication plays a large part. In this course, you will learn how to improve your skills as an interesting and interested  more...

Perspectives on Conflict in the Workplace ... --Conflict is always a bad thing --Conflict is always a good thing --A certain level of conflict is productive, but too much is undesirable. This last view informs the rest of the course, which goes on to describe how a healthy and productive level of conflict can be encouraged in an organization, promoting a win-win philosophy that improves performance. Of course, conflict cannot  more...

Handling Conflict ...tly from your natural instincts at times. Therefore, a good starting point is to establish what your instinctive approaches to conflict are, and where these attitudes stem from. This will enable you to decide on a range of different approaches to conflict, based on a spectrum that goes from being only concerned about your own needs, to only being concerned about other people's needs.  more...

Leading an Effective Business Meeting ... meetings held every day in the United States, there is a good chance that your life is full of meetings. There is a general agreement among business professionals that most meetings are not well run. They often waste your time, drain your energy, seem to have no purpose, and bear few positive results. Are you tired of attending meetings like this? Are you tired of your meetings ending up like  more...

Participating Effectively in a Business Meeting ...ffective meetings can help make projects successful. In a good meeting, participants' 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.  more...

Giving Feedback to Colleagues ...good quality feedback in order to improve performance at work. In this course, you will discover how to provide effective feedback to colleagues at the same level as yourself, and to those above you, in the hierarchy of the organization. You will also learn how to deal effectively with challenging situations. In addition to considering the effectiveness of feedback, you will learn a logical  more...

Negotiating Inclusively ...good will ripened." Eugene P. Berten obviously understood the benefits of investing in relationships when he spoke these words. Having the ability to effectively negotiate among diverse groups of people is a major feat. Imagine trying to communicate with someone who is very different from you. Perhaps he is from another country, or another generation. How would you approach an individual in  more...

What to Do When the Going Gets Tough "It is common sense to take a method and try it; if it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But above all, try something." Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke these words of wisdom. Negotiating can be challenging, especially when the stakes are high. It's possible to be suddenly stopped in your tracks when an event or circumstance sends the whole deal reeling. Have you ever been involved in a tough  more...

Call Center Telephone Sales How many times have you attempted to get your point across over the phone, only for it to end up unsuccessful? Would you like to improve your conversational skills? When you take this course, you will learn how to save your and your customer's time. Learn which principles and techniques of selling, professional presentation approaches, and telemarketing laws apply to you. Using your time  more...

The Inbound Call Center ...with the service they demand. By ensuring that you have a good knowledge base of the inbound call center industry, you are establishing a sturdy framework for success. This course will provide you with the knowledge needed to identify customer care benefits resulting from key events in the history of call center technology; recognize the effect of environmental factors on productivity; apply  more...

Inbound Call Centers People Management ...ant to hire agents with special customer service "genes." Good call center agents do a better job on the telephone, are happier with their work, and genuinely enjoy helping customers. This course will help you staff your call center with the right people for the job. You'll learn how to select the best candidates, accommodate agent diversity, and become aware of union and nonunion personnel  more...

Sales Skills Prospecting Addressing Needs ...ant to learn how to build a sales network and establish a good relationship with clients in order to meet their needs. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Background Information (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Prospecting ...luate the questions and scenarios he presents, there is a good chance that he will hire you on as a Sales Associate. Unit 2: Interacting With Prospects (0.5 - 1 hour) . Select the guidelines for working with screeners to reach prospects. Select the guidelines for building business relationships with prospects. Select the  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Closing a Sale ... Since you a a re new to Icon and feel that you have a good opportunity to close an upcoming sale to Kopy Kat Printing, you a a ve asked Maggie to make sure you a a re properly prepared to close the sale. In the second half of this simulation, you will call Roger McAlister at Kopy Kat Printing to close the sale of five new commercial printers for a new store Kopy Kat is opening in two  more...

Visual InterDev 6 0 Planning a Web Application C ourse Overview This is the first course in a five part series that will help students prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional exam 70-152, Designing and Implementing Web Solutions with Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0. At the completion of this course, students will learn to plan a Web site; analyze the planning guidelines and the performance and maintenance factors that need to be  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Measure Analysis Phases of DMAIC ...focus on DPMO. Identify the guidelines for selecting a good metric system. Identify the benefits of a metric system. Unit 2: Collecting Data Gather the information required to develop a data collection plan. Identify the key concepts related to the evaluation of the data collection plan. Unit 3: Analyzing the Data Distinguish between different data analysis tools.  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Define Phase of DMAIC ...jectives: Unit 1: Problem Analysis Define a ?good? problem. Implement the DMAIC model to resolve problems. Identify the role of a Six Sigma Champion. Set project expectations regarding duration, time involved, and results to expect. Unit 2: Customer Perspective Define customer needs in terms of quality. Identify how the Kano model can be used to collect  more...

SAP R 3 Supply Chain Management ...s (or other GUI environments in use at their location). A good foundation of knowledge of the logistic correlation within the company. Knowledge regarding the possibilities of a standard ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning). If possible, first practical experiences within sections of the Supply Chain. Knowledge of the SAP system. The following course provides the education which will  more...

SAP R 3 MM Purchasing Organization and Master Data ...sses. Purchasing supports the buyer in the acquisition of goods and services, integrating these activities with other components and modules of R/3, such as FI, SD, CO, PP, PS, etc. In this course you will learn to carry out the most important and most frequent tasks involved in Purchasing. L earn To: Basic Principles and Organization. Purchasing in MM. Organizational  more...

SAP R 3 MM Purchasing Purchase Order Processing and Information System ...sses. Purchasing supports the buyer in the acquisition of goods and services, integrating these activities with other components and modules of R/3, such as FI, SD, CO, PP, PS, etc. In this course you will learn to carry out the most important and most frequent tasks involved in Purchasing. L earn To: Purchase Order. Purpose of the Purchase Order. Manual Purchase  more...

SAP R 3 v4 x Invoice Verification ...perspective of the SAP system. Participants should have a good knowledge of their organization's working procedures and standards for accounting processes, materials and inventory management and invoice processing. Participants should be confident users of their PC technology, Windows (or other GUI environments in use at their location). Participant should also have basic competence in  more...

C Programming - Part 1 ... and updates existing client/server applications would be good candidates for this course. Participants should be fluent in the ANSI C programming language, have a comprehensive understanding of the programming process, and have exposure to the fundamental concepts of object-orientation. Students should either have knowledge equivalent to or have taken the C Programming series (courses  more...

C Programming - Part 2 ... and updates existing client/server applications would be good candidates for this course. Participants should be fluent in the ANSI C programming language, have a comprehensive understanding of the programming process, and have exposure to the fundamental concepts of object-orientation. Students should either have knowledge equivalent to or have taken the C Programming series (courses  more...

C Programming - Part 3 ... and updates existing client/server applications would be good candidates for this course. Participants should be fluent in the ANSI C programming language, have a comprehensive understanding of the programming process, and have exposure to the fundamental concepts of object-orientation. Students should either have knowledge equivalent to or have taken the C Programming series (courses  more...

C Programming - Part 4 ... and updates existing client/server applications would be good candidates for this course. Participants should be fluent in the ANSI C programming language, have a comprehensive understanding of the programming process, and have exposure to the fundamental concepts of object-orientation. Students should either have knowledge equivalent to or have taken the C Programming series (courses  more...

Oracle SQL Tuning Tuning SQL and the Optimizer ... the optimizer. Determine whether a given condition has good or bad selectivity. Determine the type of selectivity that a given condition with bind variable will have. Identify the steps used by the optimizer in rule-based optimization. Identify the benefits of cost-based optimization. Identify the steps used by the optimizer in cost-based optimization. Set the optimization approach  more...

E-Commerce Security ...on Standard (DES). Identify the features of the Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption method. Identify the features of the RSA encryption method. Identify public key cryptography standards (PKCS). Identify some applications of encryption. Identify the features of the Kerberos model. Identify the components of a public key infrastructure (PKI). Identify the features of Secure  more...

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

Self Development Increasing Your Assertiveness ...ces of their self-esteem and then use techniques, such as good verbal communication skills, to enhance their self-esteem. Participants also learn how to manage conflict and their emotional responses to various situations in order to become more assertive. Learn To Understand the effects of self-fulfilling prophecies. Use four  more...

Self Development Developing Rapport Through Communication ...gh nonverbal cues. The program also details how to make a good first impression, build rapport, establish credibility, and make a message memorable. Learn To Adapt to the receiver while communicating. Identify qualities that help you make a positive first impression. Identify guidelines for writing  more...

Time Management Planning Your Day ... Identify guidelines for making good decisions about technology. Arrange the steps to saying 'no'. Audience All employees in an organization who need to learn how to manage their time more effectively. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Oracle9i Peformance Tuning Managing Memory and Disk I O ...good initial database design, and the methods used to tune an Oracle9i production database. Students learn how to use the available Oracle tools to recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve common performance-related problems in administering an Oracle database. Learn To: o Match the optimizer modes with their descriptions. o Match the OPTIMIZER_MODE parameter values with their description.  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 2 Networks Desktops ...ssional. o Identify guidelines for using the Last Known Good configuration to start a computer running Windows XP Professional. o Create a local user account in Windows XP Professional. o Sequence the stages in the authentication of a local user account in Windows XP Professional. o Identify the main features of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) in Windows XP Professional. o  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 2 Networks Desktops ...ssional. o Identify guidelines for using the Last Known Good configuration to start a computer running Windows XP Professional. o Create a local user account in Windows XP Professional. o Sequence the stages in the authentication of a local user account in Windows XP Professional. o Identify the main features of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) in Windows XP Professional. o  more...

Business Travel Safety Safety Measures for Travelers ...rge amount of traveling Robin wants to be sure you have a good understanding of travel safety and the precautions a traveler needs to take. She will ask you a number of questions in relation to travel guidelines for women and safety for women during transportation, to gauge your level of awareness. Unit 2: Travel Safety for the Disabled (1 - 2 hours) Identify safety  more...

Creativity Innovation Increasing Personal Creativity ... Use the guidelines for generating good ideas. Solve a problem through creative thinking. Audience This program is written for any employee in an organization who wants to learn how to stimulate his or her creativity. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language  more...

Creativity Innovation Fostering a Ceative Environment ... individuals. Susan also has information on how to retain good employees. Through a series of questions, Susan will test your knowledge of recruiting, hiring, and retaining creative employees. Unit 2: Creativity Audits and Communication (0.5 - 1 hour) Select the correct definition of a creativity audit. Identify the areas of your work  more...

Security Part 2 Communication Security This course introduces the learner to communication security. Remote Access technologies including VPN, RADIUS, TACAS+, L2TP, and SSH are covered. The course then moves onto Web, e-mail, and instant messaging vulnerabilities such as Spam, hoaxes, and packet sniffing. Directory and file transfer technologies are covered. Finally, the learner is stepped through wireless considerations such as WEP  more...

Economics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics builds on the general principles introduced in The Principles of Economics by introducing the learner to microeconomic concepts and issues. Such things as market behavior and decision-making, consumer choice and preference and the factors that motivate firms are covered across a range of informative lessons situated in real-life scenarios. Learn To  more...

Interpersonal Communication Telephone Skills ...on the telephone, properly address callers, and establish good rapport. You will be provided with opportunities to incorporate positive personal attributes into telephone interactions, employ strategies to control a conversation, and effectively handle situations with difficult callers. Learn To Provide efficient customer service through good telephone skills.  more...

Grammar Skills An Introduction to Basic Grammar ...to communicate effectively. In doing so, they must have a good understanding of proper grammar skills. This course covers the parts of speech and focuses on how to use nouns and verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs, as well as prepositions and conjunctions. Learn To To identify reasons why a knowledge of good grammar is important.  more...

Grammar Skills Writing Effectively ...to communicate effectively. In doing so, they must have a good understanding of proper grammar skills. This course covers the fundamentals of effective sentence construction, including such things as subject-verb agreement, the active versus the passive voice, and phrases and clauses. Learn To To identify elements of a sentence. To  more...

Grammar Skills Punctuation Mechanics Spelling ...to communicate effectively. In doing so, they must have a good understanding of proper grammar skills. This course covers punctuation and mechanics, synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms, as well as commonly misused and misspelled words. Learn To To identify guidelines for using appropriate words when writing. To identify types of words to  more...

Excellence in Service Creating an Exceptional Service Environment ...tomer service vision statement. Identify criteria for a good customer service vision statement. Unit 2: Build a Foundation for Customer Service (0.5 hours) Identify questions that can help determine customer service Strengths. Identify questions that can help determine customer service. Identify ways to build a customer service infrastructure. Identify indicators that you need to  more...

Call Center Inbound Customer Service In Call Center: Inbound Customer Service, you will identify what challenges come from the situation, the caller, and the environment. You will learn what guidelines you should follow in order to provide excellent service and use your skills to fulfill your customers' needs. Learn To Understand your role as a representative of your company.  more...

Recruiting Retention Keeping Your Good Employees ...Good Employees offers the student an overview of organizational facets that affect employee retention. The program explains the process for leading employees through orientation. The program also covers steps for conducting feedback sessions and coaching. Learn To Identify organizational facets that affect employee retention. Sequence  more...

Exit Interviewing Skills The Termination Process ...t rate, with a one-percent defect rate being considered ''good'' performance. Your goal for this meeting is to begin Nick's monitoring process by clearly explaining the standards by which his job responsibilities and performance will be measured. Unit 2: Guiding Employee Performance (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the steps for improving employee performance.  more...

Decision Making Problem Solving Decision Making Fundamentals ...ons. Identify characteristics of a good decision maker. Determine the steps to take before making a decision. Simulation Overview: Each of the simulations allows you to practice the skills learned in the instructional content. You will enter realistic scenarios in which you will interact with a variety  more...

Leadership Development Motivation ...s. Identify the characteristics of good rewards. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, an employee has requested a meeting to discuss her work environment and perceived lack of opportunities. Her supervisor is a very aggressive man who has been very vocal about his opposition to distributed computing and networks. Unit 4:  more...

Succession Planning Successors Plan Evaluation Planning Tools In Succession Planning: Successors and Plan Evaluations and Planning Tools you will learn about utilizing the internal labour bank of an organization, and you will learn guidelines for using promotion policy and internal development strategies. The course also focuses on evaluation of the Succession Plan, how vital this is both for the success of the plan and encouraging strategic support for the  more...

Delegation Understanding Delegation ...ore teaching delegation styles and the characteristics of good delegators. The course ends with useful teaching centered on when to delegate tasks and how to create delegate profiles. Learn To To identify the benefits of delegation To identify delegation styles To identify tasks that should be delegated  more...

Essentials of Management Negotiating Skills ... Negotiation (0.5 hours) Develop good negotiation skills. Recognize the traits of a successful negotiator. Avoid positional negotiating. Unit 2: Preparing for the Negotiation (0.5 hours) Research the issue being negotiated. Set goals and limits for the negotiation.  more...

Essentials of Management Creating a Positive Workplace ... Charles was the top sales person in the department and a good team player, but he is currently having trouble with his accounts. As his new manager, you need to determine the reason for the decline in his job performance and encourage him to behave positively. Unit 3: Addressing Negative Attitudes (0.5 - 1 hour) Understand the difference between changing an  more...

Value Chain Management Managing a Value Chain ...ge. You are meeting Keith Collins to make sure you have a good understanding of how to analyze costs, analyze your competitors, and create buyer value. Unit 2: Maximizing Collaboration (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify goals of collaboration in the value chain. Recognize types of relationships between business units. Identify stages  more...

Change Management Managing Change ... benefits an organization. Develop good traits of a change leader. Encourage resilience within employees. Simulation Overview: Each of the simulations allows you to practice the skills learned in the instructional content. You will enter realistic scenarios in which you will interact with a variety of  more...

Correcting Performance Problems Identifying Performance Problems ...d Williamson, an Account Executive. David has been a very good employee, but recently he has had serious attendance problems, missing five days in the last month without giving notice and arriving late repeatedly. In the course of your meeting with David, you need to identify the cause of these problems. You should also identify the type of problem David is having and determine its severity.  more...

Correcting Performance Problems Disciplining Employees ...k with Carla to prepare for the disciplinary interview. A good decision regarding the disciplinary action and thorough preparation will demonstrate to Carla and her supervisor that you are capable of handling the interview successfully. Unit 2: Conducting a Disciplinary Meeting (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify guidelines that will enable you to conduct an effective  more...

Managing Performance Establishing a Peformance Plan ... they are outlined in her job description and establish a good foundation on which to base her performance plan. Unit 2: Conducting a Performance Planning Meeting (0.5 - 1.5 hours) Identify reasons why creating a performance plan is important. Conduct a performance planning meeting using the nine-step process. Identify the  more...

Coaching Building Relationships ...g. Select the characteristics of a good coach. Establish a coaching relationship with an employee by following recommended actions. Communicate expectations and feedback to employees by applying proper procedures. Detect morale-building motivators for individual employees.  more...

Digital Photography ...inciples for selecting a digital camera and how to take a good picture, as well as how to transfer the image from a digital camera to a computer. The course also covers scanners and image editing software. Organizing and archiving images and using online photo services are also topics included. Learn To Identify advantages and disadvantages of digital photography.  more...

Coaching Communicating with Employees ...earn how to apply coaching concepts successfully by using good communication techniques. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits PDU credits: 3 PDUs CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Language and Nonverbal Communication (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...

Operations Management Operations Components ...ions. Identify the benefits of good inventory management. Identify how just-in-time systems can be improved. Follow the steps for creating just-in-time systems. Match the information components needed in MRP with their definition. Audience The target audience for this series is  more...

Managing Change Implementing the Change Process ...thly. Identify the behaviors of a good change leader. Simulation Overview: You will meet with two Team Leaders to discuss the new Customer Care Advocacy Program (CCAP) for Icon a a s Database Management Division. Your goal during this meeting is to effectively communicate the need for the new customer service program as well as gain support  more...

Project Management Essentials Controlling Closing a Project ... Identify the characteristics of a good change control system. Identify the steps for accommodating a change. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you will meet with Linda Autry, a Product Development team leader to discuss project change and ways to control change. Linda has led a number of project  more...

Project Leadership Leading the Project Team ... of characteristics, skills, and leadership styles that a good project team leader should exhibit. Unit 2: Prioritizing and Completing Projects (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify ways to prioritize projects. Identify ways to prioritize activities within a project. Identify the types of dependencies that exist in activity sequencing.  more...

Team Management High Performance Teams ... teams. Develop the qualities of a good team leader. Recognize the lifecycle of a team. Simulation Overview: Each of the simulations allows you to practice the skills learned in the instructional content. You will enter realistic scenarios in which you will interact with a variety of individuals. By  more...

Principles of Marketing Promotion Strategy ...ing a promotional mix, and the types of objectives that a good promotional strategy should accomplish. Unit 2: Advertising and Public Relations (0.5 - 1 hour) Select the primary types of advertising. In a given situation, utilize the appropriate public relation tools. Identify two methods to develop an advertising budget.  more...

Brand Management Fundamentals of Brand Management ..., the importance of brand value, the characteristics of a good brand name and brand mark, and the responsibilities a brand manager should fulfill. The program also details the role brand management plays in the strategic marketing process, the steps of the consumer adoption process, the different types of branding strategies, and the signs that can indicate a troubled branding strategy.  more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 4 ...used by other applications. Test COM components, design good COM components and use Visual Component Manager. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is designed for programmers who need to create basic applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. Participants should have completed the first three courses in this series. T otal Learning Time 6 - 8 Hour(s)  more...

ASP NET Part 3 Web Services Web Apps ...I) specification. • Identify key requirements of a good ASP.NET Web application. • Identify features of Session state in ASP.NET. • Identify features of cookieless sessions. Audience The intended audience for this course includes Active Server Page (ASP) Web Developers. Learners will preferably have used HTML, Visual Basic or VB Script Code, ASP, and ADO. Suggest  more...

ASP NET Part 3 Web Services Web Apps ...I) specification. • Identify key requirements of a good ASP.NET Web application. • Identify features of Session state in ASP.NET. • Identify features of cookieless sessions. Audience The intended audience for this course includes Active Server Page (ASP) Web Developers. Learners will preferably have used HTML, Visual Basic or VB Script Code, ASP, and ADO. Suggest  more...

Achieving Success Without Authority Personal Accountability ...s. Identify the key qualities of a good coach. Differentiate between positive and negative coaching behaviors. Identify guidelines for receiving feedback. Identify steps for running a coaching session. Identify guidelines for effective self-management.  more...

E-Business part 5 Understanding the Applications ...cation for e-Business. a Identify the benefits of good communication mechanisms to e-Business. a Identify the features of Internet telephony. a Identify the features of videoconferencing for e-Business. Audience Technical Manager, Business Manager, Project Managers who have an understanding of business principles and knowledge of how to use a browser. The fifth course  more...

Business Etiquette Communicating in Today s Workplace ... The program details how to introduce people and become a good conversationalist. In addition, the program teaches the learner how to apply courtesy in telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Learn To Given a set of guidelines, introduce someone correctly. Identify the guidelines for becoming a good conversationalist. Identify the actions you can take to overcome a  more...

Telephone Skills Handling Difficult Calls ...ing and this is also taught. Learn To Portray a good corporate image. Implement customer care. Manage and deal with difficult calls. Increase call time efficiency. Audience All front-line managers, supervisors, salespeople, and front-line administrative staff. Anyone who uses the phone professionally. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA  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...

Web Site Security Messaging Servers Viruses ...s will learn how to implement message security via Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a de facto messaging security standard. They will also learn how to identify and minimize security risks associated with Java, CGI scripts, and HTTP servers. Finally students will receive a detailed overview of Internet-transmitted viruses, virus prevention, and antivirus programs. Learn To: Identify the  more...

Recruiting and Retention Series The Recruiting and Retention Series includes the following courses: Recruiting and Retention: Staffing Your Organization Recruiting and Retention: Internet Recruiting Recruiting and Retention: Keeping Your Good Employees To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Managing Yourself and Those Around You Successful administrative support professionals must be good managers. This means managing their own time and energies, as well as cooperatively working with their boss and co-workers. This course teaches successful strategies for dealing with the myriad demands on the time, resources, communication skills, and organizational powers of administrative assistants.  more...