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Vulnerable Adult Care The Vulnerable Adult Care course aims to provide a basic understanding of elder abuse, its growing importance and effects. The course provides a definition of elder abuse, what constitutes abuse and the signs to look for. Finally, it provides various methods for the detection, minimization and prevention of elder abuse.  more...

Building Security With more than a million office buildings in the United States, more and more Americans are spending a considerable part of their lives working in these buildings. Recently, there has been a growing concern for security in commercial buildings all over the US. The purpose of this course is to familiarize building owners and managers, along with security personnel, with identifying types of dangers  more...

Closing Executive-level Sales Simulation ...ts. MicroGalaxy's electronic component supply business is growing so fast that they're having trouble keeping up with fulfillment. Now you are close to closing the deal. This simulation requires you to negotiate the deal, manage your cross-functional account team effectively to provide good customer support and to ultimately move the relationship to the partnership stage. This simulation is  more...

The Oil and Gas Industry Overview Version 2 Has there ever been a more flourishing time in the history of the oil and gas industry? The continued growth in demand and an industry struggling to meet this voracious demand have pushed oil prices to an all-time high. Big oil companies, even while investing heavily in exploration, technology, operational improvement, and research and development, are still left with huge surpluses in an industry  more...

The Health Care Industry Overview Version 2 ...growing evidence that the current health systems around the world will be unsustainable if they go unchanged over the coming years. The health care industry is under constant pressure to streamline operations and cut extraneous spending, while providing quality, safe, and cost-effective care to its patients. In addition, operating in a highly regulated environment, industry players need to  more...

Leading from the Front Line Simulation ...oss & Witherson, Unlimited, you have been made aware of a growing problem with product returns. Using your management and persuasive skills, you must convince both your manager and your fellow co-workers of the value of exploring a possible solution--the creation of a knowledge base. This simulation is based on the SkillSoft series Leading from the Front Line. It has links to the following  more...

Coaching Personalities and Teams Simulation You are a marketing manager for Dulce Confections, a leading maker of chocolates and other fine candies. Due to changing consumer tastes and an increase in the average age of Dulce's core customer, the company is anxious to change the dated packaging on its flagship candy bar, the Dulce bar. The challenge of the repackaging initiative is to appeal to a younger demographic while not alienating the  more...

Union Awareness ...percent in 2003. Why is membership declining? Perhaps the growing number of laws in place to protect workers prevents the necessity of unions, or perhaps the nature of the work itself has changed. Regardless of the decline, workers still have the legal right to form unions, and you need a basic understanding of workers' rights, and what rights you have as an employer. It's important to  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA ...t Roosevelt's New Deal--its primary aim was to respond to growing concerns about poor working conditions in many industries. The FLSA regulates wages, maximum hours of work and overtime, as well as child labor. This one-hour course enables participants to understand the main provisions of the act, helping both employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to  more...

Mold Awareness Many businesses and organizations, including government-owned facilities, can experience mold at their facilities at some point in their business life. A mold is a coating or discoloration that develops in a damp atmosphere on the surface of food or fabric. Not everyone is at risk from exposure to molds but certain groups of individuals, including infants and the elderly, are particularly  more...

Growing with Technology - Level 4 This course will introduce the learner to the computer and its history. It will familiarize the learner with typing and drawing skills. It will also give the learner knowledge about using databases, spreadsheets, word processors, presentations, and Internet browsers. Grade 4 children aged 9 years will use this course.  more...

Growing with Technology - Level 5 ...Growing with Technology ? Level 5 covers the concepts related to the computer and its history. The course uses graphics and animations to effectively teach the learner the concepts related to typing and drawing. It also provides the learner the opportunity to use word processors, databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and Internet browsers. This series is intended for children in kindergarten  more...

Growing with Technology - Level 3 This course will introduce the learner to the computer and its history. It will familiarize the learner with typing and drawing skills. It will also give the learner knowledge about using databases, spreadsheets, word processors, and Internet browsers. The learner will also learn about presentations. Children in 3rd grade (aged 8 years) will use this course.  more...

Growing with Technology - Level 2 This course introduces children to technology through engaging graphics and animations. This course will introduce the learner to the computer and its history. It will familiarize the learner with typing and drawing. It will also give the learner the opportunity to use word processors, databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and Internet browsers. Grade 2 children (8 years old).  more...

Growing with Technology - Level 1 This course introduces children to technology through engaging graphics and animations. This course will introduce the learner to the computer and its history. It will familiarize the learner with basic typing and drawing. It will also give the learner basic knowledge about using word processors, databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and Internet browsers. Grade 1 children (7 years old).  more...

Growing with Technology - Level K This course will introduce the learner to the computer and its history. It will familiarize the learner with basic typing and drawing. It will also give the learner basic knowledge about using databases, spreadsheets, word processors, and Internet browsers. Kindergarten children aged 6 years will use this course.  more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 6: The Dynamic Growth Option ...lores the financial issues involved with diversifying and growing through acquisition. The course covers: What the growth strategy of Diversification involves The benefits of growth by acquisition versus organic growth How acquisition creates value for the new owners- and why it sometimes doesn't The benefits of using Earn-outs or Convertibles to fund acquisition purchase Throughout the  more...

Fundamentals of Network Security ...growing demands of information exchange, most organizations have implemented computer networks. As a network administrator, you need to determine and analyze the risks to the data residing on your network. Additionally, you need to implement various processes to track the security holes on your network. Based on your assessment of the risks and security holes, you can prepare a document  more...

Counselling Psychology Course ...essionals. It also allows you to enter one of the fastest growing professions. How will you benefit? - Fast track your career as a counsellor - Learn the inside secrets of how to become a counselling pro in months not years! - Study a counselling course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession - Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money  more...

Medical Billing ... to get a fast start on a rewarding career in the rapidly-growing medical billing industry. This program prepares our students for positions such as Medical Reimbursement Specialist, Patient Accounts Representative and other similar roles. Program Elements: - Business Communication - Professional Development - Microsoft Office Essentials - Medical Law and Ethics (HIPAA) - Medical  more...

Gathering Your Circle - The Essential Guide to Womens Circles ...growing forums for creating "unity" amongst women. A women's circle can be as simple as a small gathering of friends to an elaborate, well designed meeting of like-minded women. I Whether your circle is one of knitting, sewing, crafting, empowering women, uniting women, a healing circle, this class offers you step-by-step guidance on how to decide the theme or focus of your group and then  more...