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Exploratory Data Analysis in Six Sigma ...Green Belt (SSGB) In the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC process, you closely examine the output variable (known as y) and its possible causes or input variables (known as x's) collected in the Measure stage to get a deeper understanding of their relationships. The goal of this analysis is to narrow down the many possible x's identified earlier during the Measure stage, to a few  more...

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

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ...ortions, ANOVA, and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages of the process. Six Sigma teams  more...

Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma ...ts and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "We are, I think, in the right road of improvement, for we are making experiments," said Benjamin Franklin. In the Improve stage of the DMAIC process, Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to study the nature of relationships between input variables and the response variable(s). They do this by  more...

Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma ...cess Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, you need to make sure that the improved processes are controlled to sustain the process improvement gains. Statistical process control (SPC) provides tools which can be used to ensure that  more...

Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, Six Sigma teams analyze the underlying causes of issues that need to be addressed for the successful completion of their improvement projects. To that end, teams conduct a number of statistical analyses to determine the nature of variables and their  more...

Tests for Variances and Proportions Tests for Variances and Proportions ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze phase of a project, team members begin analyzing the information and data collected in the earlier phases. During the Analyze phase, Six Sigma teams identify possible sources of variation, underlying root causes, and areas for improvement. It is here where assumptions or hypotheses  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Ensuring a process is in control is critical to any Six Sigma project, but how do you determine with certainty if a process is on track or requires improvement? Where do you find the 'proof' or solid facts that a process is out of control and requires intervention? By applying statistical process control (SPC)  more...

Nonstatistical Control Tools Maintaining Controls Nonstatistical Control Tools & Maintaining Controls ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, teams need to control the improved processes in order to sustain improvement gains. Process control includes applying tools to continuously monitor and maintain each improved process,  more...

Sustaining Improvements Gains from Six Sigma Projects Sustaining Improvements & Gains from Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma project winds down, there are a number of activities that, if utilized, can determine whether the implemented process improvement will continue to meet intended results, thus contributing to the overall and ongoing success of the organization. This course will explore the importance of  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Customers are at the heart of all Six Sigma initiatives, and this focus on customers is what makes Six Sigma an outstanding organizational performance improvement program. The voice of the customer (VOC) is a Six Sigma strategy used to capture requirements and feedback from the customer and to meet their requirements.  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) A project charter is the most important document used to initiate and manage a Six Sigma project, and it is treated as an informal contract between an organization and the Six Sigma team. The project charter articulates the problem that the Six Sigma team is going to work on, and the project's scope,  more...

Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams concluding the Analyze phase with a well-understood problem strive in the Improve phase to generate a well-designed solution. Design of experiments (DOE) is a controlled approach to experimentation that enables teams to systematically change the level of one or more input factors and observe the  more...

Improvement Methods and Implementation Issues in Six Sigma Improvement Methods and Implementation Issues in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma offers many techniques and strategies to improve an organization's processes. As a Six Sigma team moves into the Improve phase, they begin to generate a list of solutions to address the causes of problems in the process. After plans have been developed, the implementation of the improved  more...

Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Getting to the source of why something has gone wrong in a system or process is critical to identifying the changes necessary for resolving the problem. During the Analyze phase of a Six Sigma project, a Black Belt practitioner utilizes a variety of statistical and nonstatistical tools and methods for analyzing  more...

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Forming an effective Six Sigma team for driving improvement projects throughout an organization is essential to Six Sigma success. Six Sigma teams are vital to improving an organization's existing quality to enhance bottom-line performance while reducing costs. The methods used to form and develop a Six Sigma team will have  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams must possess specific qualities to succeed throughout the development stages of their life cycles. Leaders who know how to facilitate teams will greatly enhance their chances for project success, which in turn will benefit their organizations. Motivation is one essential component that can  more...

Managing Six Sigma Team Performance Managing Six Sigma Team Performance ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma Black Belts have the challenging task of managing the full spectrum of personal dynamics that characterize project teams. Each team member provides the team with unique strengths and weaknesses, and combining individuals into a team produces varied results. Besides providing the basic tools and structure for smooth  more...

Process Characteristics for Six Sigma Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) To improve the processes behind an organization's products and services, a Six Sigma Black Belt must measure them. But first, they must identify those processes. Among the many Six Sigma tools, several are designed specifically to isolate relevant process variables, determine their relationships to each other, prioritize  more...

Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) An organization's success depends upon how it delivers on its processes. Before Black Belts can begin to improve an organization's processes, they must measure those processes with the appropriate data. The crucial steps of data collection and measurement precede process improvement in any Six Sigma initiative.  more...

Six Sigma Measurement Systems Six Sigma Measurement Systems ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma measurement systems are vital to improving an organization's processes. Measurement systems encompass the conditions, devices, and the human element of measurement, which together must produce correct measurements and comply with appropriate standards. Measurement error, or measurement variability, is a problem whose  more...

Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Organizations must ensure that their processes and products are extremely consistent, as variations can lead to rejected orders, lower revenues, and eventually, financial disaster. Basic statistics can provide Black Belts with the tools to summarize and assess collected data in a meaningful way. Black Belts  more...

Probability for Six Sigma Probability for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Organizations need to make inferences about a population from sample data, and understanding how to calculate the probability that an event will occur is crucial to making those inferences. In a Six Sigma context, it is often important to calculate the likelihood that a combination of events or that an ordered combination of events  more...

Process Capability for Six Sigma Process Capability for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In any improvement initiative, organizations must determine whether their existing processes meet the targets and specifications demanded by the business, or by the customer. Measuring and analyzing the capability and performance of a process under review enables organizations to numerically represent and interpret its current  more...

Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Hypothesis testing is a process of assuming an initial claim about the population characteristics and then statistically testing this claim using sample data. Testing hypotheses is a very important activity in Six Sigma projects in the areas of analysis, decision making, and change implementation. In conventional  more...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects ...and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) A process is a means of creating and delivering products and services needed by customers. According to Takashi Osada, Japanese author and quality pioneer, "if the process is right, the results will take care of themselves." By Six Sigma standards, a "right process" is one that creates and delivers precisely what  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ...nd Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (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  more...

Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ...sis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that begins by comparing the current state of a company's products and processes to their desired levels. The goal of the Define phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is to identify improvement opportunities that have the maximum potential for return on time,  more...

Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma ...deling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you are doing," says W. Edwards Deming, a well-known American quality advocate, statistician, and educator. During the Measure stage of the Six Sigma methodology, you need to identify and map processes and procedures for problem areas  more...

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma ...Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma bases its analysis and findings on the facts and figures at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six Sigma. It distinguishes between enumerative and  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ... Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so" said Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Measuring the key characteristics in your current processes is a very significant step in any Six Sigma improvement journey. As such, sample data from  more...

Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma ...ummarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma teams use measures of central tendency and dispersion to reveal key facts about process data and the existing processes. They summarize data and put forth the relationships between various data components for further analysis. The teams then present these relationships in easy-to-understand graphical  more...

Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma ...d Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Probability distributions are an essential part of descriptive statistics that Six Sigma teams can use to assist in fitting collected data into various types of distributions. Probability distributions help to ascertain specific probability values in the distribution and lead the Six Sigma teams down the  more...

Measuring Process Capability and Performance in Six Sigma ...ess Capability and Performance in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Businesses exist to meet the needs of the customers they serve. As such, you must listen to the voice of your customers and build processes that deliver products and services to them. It is also necessary to review processes to ensure they remain within the targets and specifications set by your customers.  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization ...Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a highly disciplined, data-driven improvement program that helps companies focus on eliminating defects in any process and delivering near-perfect products and services. Six Sigma has been globally accepted as a profitable and winning business strategy. More and more companies are embracing Six Sigma in a time when competition and sluggish markets have left  more...

Design for Six Sigma in the Organization ...Green Belt (SSGB) Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is often called the future of Six Sigma, as it is emerging as a strategy that better serves the current innovation initiatives of many industries. DFSS uses a "pay me now or pay me later" approach by spending more effort and time on process or product design up front to avoid spending time and effort in those areas later. Whereas Six Sigma  more...

Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma ...Green Belt (SSGB) In a Six Sigma DMAIC project, once you've measured your current processes, analyzed the gaps and causes of problems, and improved processes to the desired level, you need to monitor and control them over an extended period of time. The process may show variation, and control charts are used to determine if the variation is natural to the process or if there is another  more...

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

Independent Contractors Temporary Employees Independent Contractors & Temporary Employees Many companies are hiring contract or temporary employees to meet their changing staffing needs. Before hiring an independent contractor or temporary employee--also referred to as a contingency worker--companies should be aware of the costs involved along with the relevant legal and taxation issues. It is important that both parties have a clear  more...

Antitrust - Overview ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Antitrust - Talking with the Competition Antitrust - Talking with the Competition Collaboration is an agreement to engage in some form of economic activity with another party. In modern markets, competitors may decide to collaborate for a number of reasons. These include funding innovation projects, sharing marketing or distribution costs, or implementing best practices in production or services. Collaborating with a competitor can  more...

Antitrust - Trade Associations Antitrust - Trade Associations This course outlines antitrust legislation as it applies to trade associations and describes how such associations can avoid antitrust violations. Competitors join a trade association to pursue a common business purpose. This makes such associations especially susceptible to antitrust investigation under federal and state laws, such as Section 1 of the Sherman  more...

Anti-Money Laundering ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Intellectual Property Overview ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Trade Secrets ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Privacy Information Security Privacy & Information Security Information about individuals is used by businesses to provide customers with a huge array of targeted goods and personalized services that consumers have come to expect. If it lands in the wrong hands, this same information can result in harm to the very individuals it was meant to serve. The protection of an individual's personal information has business  more...

Procurement Integrity ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Illegal Insider Trading Simulation ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information in this course may become outdated. As a result, any individual using this course should consult with legal counsel before taking action based on this information.  more...

Green Business Implementing Sustainability Strategies ...Green Business: Implementing Sustainability Strategies A plan for implementing a sustainability strategy stands a much greater chance of success if the essential players in an organization back it. Implementation of sustainability initiatives varies by organization and by sector, and because no steadfast procedural rules exist, these initiatives must be carefully planned. When  more...

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

Introduction to Green Business Sustainability ...Green Business & Sustainability While the concepts of green business and sustainable enterprise are not new, they are becoming increasingly vital in today's business climate. Natural resources are being depleted at previously unheard of levels, organizations are faced with new challenges in resource and waste management, and consumers are becoming more curious about the origins and  more...

Dealing With Sexual Harassment Simulation ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information in this course may become outdated. As a result, any individual using this course should consult with legal counsel before taking action based on this information.  more...

Attorney Client Privilege Attorney Client Privilege This course covers the attorney-client privilege that protects communications between attorneys and their clients and ensures their confidentiality. Many corporate businesspeople are not sure of their rights under the attorney-client privilege, and as such risk destroying the privilege and losing their rights. This course defines attorney-client responsibilities and  more...

Doing Business on the Internet Doing Business on the Internet The use of the Internet as a means of doing business has changed the way in which business transactions can take place forever. Business can be conducted across vast geographical distances with a much greater degree of ease than was possible even twenty years ago. However, while advancements in technology have enabled the development of new business models, the  more...

Doing Business with the Government Doing Business with the Government This course explains how to identify, win, and manage contracts with the largest consumer of goods and services in the world--the U.S. government. Each year the federal government awards contracts worth over $200 billion to businesses of all sizes and diversity. Of the 20 percent of contracts designated for small businesses, one quarter are aimed at  more...

Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma is a data-driven improvement philosophy that views all activities within an organization as processes whose inputs can be controlled to effect significant improvements in process outputs. Six Sigma uses a rigorous and systematic methodology known as DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) and a number of qualitative  more...

Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma deployments demand major investments of time, effort, and money on behalf of an organization. Organizations need to exercise due diligence to determine if Six Sigma is the appropriate approach to employ, or if a less demanding quality and process improvement approach is better suited to meeting their needs.  more...

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) The enterprise leaders in an organization play the most critical role in Six Sigma success. These leaders affect the deployment of Six Sigma in terms of providing resources, removing roadblocks, managing change, and communicating Six Sigma vision to all organizational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a  more...

Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) The success of Six Sigma deployment in an organization largely depends on the success of individual Six Sigma projects. Organizational stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and employees, have a strong influence on the implementation of Six Sigma projects. In turn, these projects impact the  more...

Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma improvement begins with assessing the current performance of an organization's processes and products, and comparing it with the desired performance. An important part of this assessment is choosing a set of measures that will provide a comprehensive picture of how the company is achieving its  more...

Common Design for Six Sigma Methodologies Common Design for Six Sigma Methodologies ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is the methodology associated with the design of a process, product, or service, which results in Six Sigma output that satisfies both the external customer and internal business requirements. DFSS is an innovative strategy for the design or redesign of a process, product, or service from  more...

Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma offers many techniques and strategies to improve an organization's processes. This course covers the strategic and tactical special design tools that can be utilized as a Six Sigma team designs products, processes, or services. Strategic special design tools like Porter's five forces model, portfolio  more...

Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze stage of the DMAIC process, it looks more closely at the variables and variable interrelationships identified during the Measure stage. As part of the analysis, a scatter diagram of dependent and independent variables is drawn to visualize the form, strength, and  more...

Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, a Six Sigma team begins to analyze the root causes of the problems that it identified in the earlier stages. This analysis may require churning out huge volumes of data of different types. Sometimes this data is of a multivariate nature, meaning that  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ...Green Belt (SSGB) "Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out," says famous motivator and author, Stephen R. Covey. Six Sigma needs both effective leadership and management to deliver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and Green Belts to effectively lead  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Analyze Six Sigma Green Belt: Analyze ASQ  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Improve and Control Six Sigma Green Belt: Improve and Control ASQ  more...

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

Six Sigma Green Belt Library Six Sigma Green Belt Library ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB)  more...

The Utilities Industry Overview Version 1 ...mer demands for its services, find sustainable sources of green energy, and control its business costs, while, at the same time, funding major projects for the future. Utilities companies are dedicated to solving these challenges by incorporating technological advances, using renewable resources, preserving capital, and utilizing risk management procedures. This course is designed to help  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Define Six Sigma Green Belt: Define ASQ  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Measure Six Sigma Green Belt: Measure ASQ  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Six Sigma and the Organization Six Sigma Green Belt: Six Sigma and the Organization ASQ  more...

Insider Trading ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Introduction to Dreamweaver MX Hands On Training for Dreamweaver MX. Learn from an Expert. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. This is not for a beginner. For PC use. Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004 is the first of a 3-part course series. Students will need to have access to  more...

Intermediate Dreamweaver MX ...ook "Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (ISBN 0-321-11271) by Garo Green & Abigail Rudner (2003). In this course the student will be responsible for working through the "Hands On" exercises. These are designed to enhance your newly acquired knowledge of Dreamweaver MX, going a step beyond the basic tools of dreamweaver successfully using templates, cascading style sheets, frames and rollovers to create  more...

Advanced Features of Dreamweaver MX ...k "Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (ISBN 0-321-11271-7) by Garo Green & Abigail Rudner (2003). In this course, the student will be responsible for working through the "Hands On" exercises. These are designed to enhance your newly acquired knowledge of Dreamweaver MX going a step beyond the basic and intermediate tools of Dreamweaver, successfully putting it all together to create professional  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Personal Training Library ...Green Belt Library gives one learner access to four core Green Belt courses: Six Sigma Start-Up, SPC Workout, DMAIC Problem-Solving, and Mistake-Proof It! The Green Belt Library is a prerequisite to the Black Belt Library. Many organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived)  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library ...creening Experiments. It is recommended that you take the Green Belt Library as a prerequisite for the Black Belt Library. Many organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. The Black Belt Library gives one learner access to our four core Black Belt courses: FMEA  more...

Achieving Solar - An Introductory Guide Learn the fundamentals of today`s solar energy applications for homes and small businesses. Site considerations will be covered, as well as payback and economic considerations for solar energy systems.Student has access for 60 days but may complete the course sooner. Achieving Solar - An Introductory Guide In this online six-module course, you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of  more...

Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS Certificate) ...ontent. This certificate is approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS?) The 6-hour CCIS? online certification class educates and certifies municipal inspectors and jobsite stormwater managers to properly implement, inspect, and maintain a construction site for stormwater compliance. This training covers the physical  more...

Certified Preparer of SWPPP (CPSWPPP Certificate) ...ontent. This certificate is approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Certified Preparer of SWPPP (CPSWPPP?) The 8-hour CPSWPP? online stormwater training and certification educates and certifies individuals to prepare Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Professionals certified as a CPSWPPP? are also certified to implement and inspect sites for stormwater compliance.  more...

Choosing a Renewable Energy Installer Once you`ve made the decision to install either a solar or wind renewable energy system, what are the important questions to ask potential installers? This online class helps you locate installers, and covers important considerations and characteristics to look for. Also, we cover installation considerations, including what you can do to help. Student has access for 30 days but may complete the  more...

Home Energy Fundamentals Learn the fundamentals of how your home uses energy, and how to reduce your energy consumption. Methods of making your home more energy efficient will be covered, and you will gain an understanding of the basic types of renewable energy available.Student has access for 60 days but may complete the course sooner. Home Energy Fundamentals In this five-module online course, you will get an  more...

Green Driving Techniques ...ur fuel consumption and lower your environmental impact. Green Driving Techniques We all notice the impact of fuel prices in one way or another, whether it is the cost of our daily commute or work-related driving, or higher prices for food and other consumer products. People are also increasingly concerned about their individual contributions to global warming, and realize that vehicle  more...

Life Cycle Assessment for Designers Learn designers and builders how life cycle assessment can be used in the selection of products and materials. Life Cycle Assessment for Designers In this online course you will gain an understanding of how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) supports the role of the Interior Designer and other green builders in achieving sustainable interiors, and the importance of LCA in materials selection. You will  more...

Six Sigma Management and Leadership Training Program ...y organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skills of Process Efficiency is paramount to an organization`s longevity and success. This course provides an in depth look at the Six Sigma management and  more...

Stormwater Subcontractor Short Course The 1 hour online Subcontractor Short Course educates subcontractors on the basics of stormwater compliance, and the importance of protecting and maintaining BMPs on a construction site. This course can be completed in 2 weeks or less. The student can take longer to adjust to work schedules. Upon completion of the program 2 year access is given to all course content. This certificate is approved  more...

Life Cycle Assessment for Designers Learn designers and builders how life cycle assessment can be used in the selection of products and materials. Life Cycle Assessment for Designers In this online course you will gain an understanding of how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) supports the role of the Interior Designer and other green builders in achieving sustainable interiors, and the importance of LCA in materials selection. You will  more...

How to Adopt Green Practices in Business and Gain a Competitive Advantage ...ry real concern to the general population. In fact, going green to protect the environment is viewed as the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing to do. If a business wants to attract the increasingly environmentally conscious market and gain a competitive edge, it must become known as an eco-friendly company. This course may be completed as quickly as you care to work through the  more...

The EcoBroker Certificate Program ...s real estate professionals with basic information about ?green? homes and business practices. The program contains three courses leading to the EcoBroker Certified? professional designation. These courses are provided online in a completely self-paced format. A live instructor is assigned to each student. The instructor provides feedback on various interactive exercises and is available for  more...

Insider Trading Illegal insider trading is harmful to the marketplace. The ethical arguments against insider trading draw attention to the disparity of information between the two parties to the transaction, the violation of property rights, and the undermining of investors' confidence in the market. This course will provide examples of illegal insider trading and list the main provisions under law governing  more...

Union Awareness ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local  more...

Export Controls ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal,  more...

Managing Sexual Harassment Problems Simulation ...enefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information in this course may become outdated. As a result, any individual using this course should consult with legal counsel before taking action based on this information.  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Improve Control Phases of DMAIC ...s course is intended for individuals pursuing a Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma team members within organizations that have implemented or plan to implement Six Sigma. It is recommended that individuals take the first two courses in the series or have equivalent knowledge. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation NASBA credits: 2 CPE CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Measure Analysis Phases of DMAIC ...s course is intended for individuals pursuing a Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma team members within organizations that have implemented or plan to implement Six Sigma. It is recommended that individuals take the first course in the series or have equivalent knowledge. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation NASBA credits: 2 CPE CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Define Phase of DMAIC ...s course is intended for individuals pursuing a Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma team members within organizations that have implemented or plan to implement Six Sigma. There are no prerequisites required for this course. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hour Language Options: US English  more...

Moving from Technical Professional to Mgr Series Getting Started ...-chairing a three-month review of Junior IT Manager, Matt Green with Katherine Cavanaugh, Senior IT Manager. You are concerned that Matt's team won't meet the IT departmental quarterly target of developing new software for the development team. Matt has mentioned privately to you that he's worried about how he can deal effectively with conflict. You will give him feedback about his general  more...

Lotus Domino Designer 6 for Release 5 Developers Part 1 ...f the Domino Designer 6 bookmark bar. o To specify red, green, and blue (RGB) values in a view color. o To create a profile form for users to set view colors. o To modify a view to allow users to customize view colors. o To match Inviewedit parameters with their descriptions. o To create an editable view. o To set the property that enables you to create a document from within a  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Series The Advanced Six Sigma Series includes the following courses: Advanced Six Sigma: Leading Six Sigma Development Advanced Six Sigma: Your Role as a Green Belt Advanced Six Sigma: Preparing for Black Belt Projects To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Advanced Six Sigma Your Role as a Green Belt ...Green Belt, you will learn how the role of a Green Belt fits into the context of a Six Sigma initiative, including the specific relationships you will maintain with persons in other key Six Sigma roles. You will also learn what overall expectations your organization will have of you as a Green Belt, both as a Green Belt leading your own team or supporting a Black Belt project. Finally, you will  more...

The Reasons Why Diversity Matters Imagine, for a minute, a workplace where everyone is the same. All of the workers are of the same ethnicity, gender, educational background, and socioeconomic standing. With a team full of people essentially cut from the same cloth, where do the new ideas come from? How will the company ever be able to see things from a different point of view? Without diversity in the workplace, companies run the  more...

Changing Corporate Culture To instill an appreciation of diversity within a company is a difficult task. It requires changing existing views and practices that until now have defined the workplace. You can overcome ingrained attitudes by learning how a diversity initiative differs from federal mandate, why some workers will object to the concept of diversity, and how to handle their opposition. This course describes the  more...

Planning a Diversity Initiative Organizations often rave about the great job they do at managing diversity; however, diversity isn't something that needs to be managed. Rather, diversity is an initiative that must permeate the company culture to be truly successful. Perhaps you've asked yourself, "How can I create an environment in which all team members, with their diverse backgrounds, can contribute to their full potential?"  more...

Diversity the Future Employers must understand the ways in which the idea of diversity will continue to expand in the years to come. They need to prepare for demographic changes that will alter both the definition of corporate culture and practices for hiring, retention, and interaction with the company. This course explores the need for a holistic approach to workplace diversity, and the effects of incorporating a  more...

Six Sigma Listening to the Voice of the Customer ...Sigma: Listening to the Voice of the Customer," Six Sigma Green Belts and team members learn that best way. The course consists of two lessons: "Understanding Customer Requirements," and "Defining Customer Requirements." In lesson one, you'll discover methods for specifically identifying your customers--that means all your customers, including ones you may not have realized you serve--and  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Defining the Problem ... course, Six Sigma DMAIC: Defining the Problem, Six Sigma Green Belts and team members are given a systematic, objective, and measurable process for quantifying the challenges facing your organization. In lesson one, "The Project Charter," you'll learn guidelines for developing a problem statement, measuring your Six Sigma project, and determining its goal. In the second lesson, "The SIPOC  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Measuring the Process ...x Sigma DMAIC: Measuring the Process," provides Six Sigma Green Belts and team members with techniques for precisely pinpointing the source of problems--and precisely measuring them. That means you'll learn what to measure, the five types of data that can be collected, the relative strengths of the Defects per Unit (DPU) and Defects per Opportunity (DPO) measurement techniques, and key  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Analyzing the Data ...down deep. This course is all about making sure Six Sigma Green belts and team members dig deep enough, to where the solutions are simplest. In order to employ Six Sigma, you need information on how to use the data that's relevant to the problems in your business process. In Lesson 1 you'll explore the best methods to present and interpret the data that reflects a problem. In Lesson 2 you'll  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Analyzing the Process ...se. Specifically, the course offers methods for Six Sigma Green Belts and team members to put simple flowcharts to use to improve business processes that create defects. In Lesson 1 you'll explore the world of flowcharts. You'll learn what symbols to use in them, how to construct them, and why they're useful in pinpointing the trouble spots in your own business process. In Lesson 2 you'll learn  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Improving the Process ...e problem with perfect accuracy. In this course Six Sigma Green Belts and team members will explore the tools and techniques for developing an improvement strategy. You'll also look at why, how, and when to pilot an improvement plan, and how to avoid common pitfalls. In Lesson 1, Creating an Improvement Plan, you'll consider how to work only the best ideas into an improvement plan by  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Controlling the Improved Process ...aid about an improvement in a business process. Six Sigma Green Belts and team members work hard to achieve the Six Sigma level of perfection in a process, and they have to work just as hard to maintain it. In this course you'll focus on maintaining quality--or, in Six Sigma language, on "controlling" the improved process. In Lesson 1 you'll look at quality control. You'll see how to build  more...

Residential Green Building Design and Construction ...Green Building Design and Construction is a 4-hour interactive online course that starts by debunking many green building myths and then moves into a comprehensive discussion of its elements. The course takes a close look at Green Building in relation to many aspects of design and construction including issues dealing with sites, landscaping, foundations, frames, exterior finishes, plumbing,  more...

Residential Green Remodeling - Design Construction and Certification ...Green Remodeling program provides a comprehensive treatment of Green Remodeling. Emphasis is on how Green Remodeling differs from Green Building. The unique aspects of Green Remodeling are treated in detail, with particular emphasis on building evaluation, deconstruction, handling of hazardous waste, materials recycling and reuse, energy conservation, indoor air quality, use of  more...

Green Building Commercial Certification Program ...Green Building Commercial Certification program serves to re-enforce the ideas behind high performance buildings maximizing operational energy savings; improving comfort, health, and safety of occupants and visitors; and limiting detrimental effects on the environment. This certification program provides instruction in the new methodologies that form the underpinnings of high performance  more...

Green Infrastructure Guidelines Certification Program ...Green Infrastructure Guidelines Certification Program is designed for those involved in Infrastructure planning, design, construction and maintenance. The course emphasizes Best Management Practices (BMPs) for integrating Green Building concepts into the entire Infrastructure process. This online, self-paced training program gives special consideration to urban variables, such as scale,  more...

Green Building - Building Energy Use ...Green Building - Building Energy Use training module explores how todaya ™s world view of energy efficiency is very different from the energy conservation mentality of the 1970s. The 70s are representative of a time of long lines at the gas pumps and diminished comfort in our homes and places of work. The energy efficiency model of today involves benefits, not sacrifices. In high  more...

Green Infrastructure - Site Assessment - Best Practices course Quiz ...paced, online Site Assessment course is the second in the Green Infrastructure series. The Site Assessment - Best Practices training module gives you the information and action items for assessing sites and identifying opportunities to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Green planning, design and construction. Topics Discussed: - Mechanisms to affect right-of-way construction  more...

Green Infrastructure - Construction Practices course Quiz ...Green Infrastructure - Construction Practices course is one of an eight course series on Green Infrastructure that provides a template for design and implementation of Green Building concepts as they apply to cities and municipalities. This 1-hour online, self-paced course gives you the information and action items to assess sites and identify opportunities to use Best Management Practices  more...

Green Infrastructure - Utilities - Best Practices course + Quiz ...Green Infrastructure - Utilities Best Practices is one of an eight course series on Green Infrastructure that provides a template for design and implementation of Green Building concepts as they apply to cities and municipalities. This online, self-paced training course gives you the information and action items for assessing sites and identifying opportunities to implement Best Management  more...

Green Infrastructure - Pavement Best Practices course + Quiz ...Best Practices course is one of an eight course series on Green Infrastructure that provides a template for design and implementation of Green Building concepts as they apply to cities and municipalities. This 3 hour online course gives you the information and action items to assess sites and identify opportunities to use Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Green planning, design and  more...

Green Infrastructure - Landscape - Best Practices course Quiz ...Green Infrastructure Landscape Best Practices course is a 3-hour online, self-paced course. It is one in a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) training modules. In this training module you will be given the information and action items to assess sites and identify opportunities to use Best Management Practices in Green planning, design and construction. Topics of discussion in  more...

Green Infrastructure - Stormwater Management - Best Practices - Plus Quiz ...Green Infrastructure - Stormwater Management - Best Practices is an online, self-paced, training program. This 3-hour online course gives you the information and action items to assess sites and identify opportunities to use Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Green planning, design and construction. Topics presented in the Green Infrastructure - Stormwater Management - Best Practices  more...

Green Building Indoor Environment ...Green Building Indoor Environment course reviews how high performance buildings reflect a concern for the total quality of the interior environment. By definition, they provide supportive ambient conditions, including thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality, visual comfort, and appropriate acoustical quality. Air temperature, mean radiant temperature, air speed, and humidity are all  more...