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Strategic Thinking ...is 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. Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking teaches you to take a circumspect look at your long range goals, obsticals, and solutions. Learn how to effectively plan for the future and choose the path most likely to bring you to your goals. Your expert-led  more...

Team Management - Enabling Teams ...is 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 Management - Enabling Teams In this course you will learn to build a supportive and enabling team environment. You will learn how to encourage members to think like a team, how to provide adequate time to perform and meet, and demonstrate faith  more...

Team Management - Leading Teams ...is 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 Management - Leading Teams In this course, you will learn about the selection of a team leader, what team leaders need to know, and what constitutes a team. You will also learn about the traits and roles of an effective team leader are, team  more...

Team Management - Team Participation ...is 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 Management - Team Participation This course 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.  more...

Teams Management - Managing Team Conflict ...is 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. Teams Management - Managing Team Conflict This course will teach you how to manage team conflict through understanding and dealing with the dynamic and changing work environment, personalities, concern over job security, changing team members, team  more...

Legal Research and Writing ...encyclopedia, among others. Navigating through that data, however, requires a systematic and practical approach. By gathering appropriate information, analyzing it, and drawing conclusions from the analysis, a researcher can best serve the interests of the client. For this Basic Completion course, students have 24/7 access to on-line testing materials. Each chapter of text in a course has  more...

Introduction to ISO 9001:2000 ...ion. 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. The Introduction to ISO 9001:2000 course provides students with a thorough introduction to the requirements of the standard and prepares them for ISO 9000 implementation. This user-friendly, self directed course takes you through the basic requirements  more...

Flash I: Mastering the Tools ...re able to complete the course in as little as one month. However, most students take at least two months to finish the course. The course is entirely self-directed; you may take as much time as you need. Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time.  more...

CompTIA A+ 2009 ...is 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. CompTIA A+ 2009 The A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today?s computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers.  more...

Writing for Business Professionals ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level ...lex documentation projects. No prerequisites are required however those with industry experience should excel in this rigorous course of Certificate-Based study. Letter grades will be provided upon request at the end of the course or utilize the pass/fail option. Deferred Credit Card Payment Plan; Corporate PO Accepted; Financing Available Welcome to the Technical Communication Industry  more...

The Art of Active Listening ...tening. 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 listener. Being a good listener is not a passive activity. It entails taking actions that will encourage the other person to open up and communicate what is really on their mind. Good listening is active listening. That is  more...

Soft Skills Using MS Office Applications This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 2000 in order to teach the students presentation, business writing, and time management skills. Students will learn the basic elements for each of these courses, and will be provided with a foundation on which to build their skills. This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 2000 in order to teach the students presentation,  more...

Significantly Increase the Value of Any Property--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Improving your property can do more than just pay for itself -- it can increase your resale value higher than you might imagine. But the wrong change is like throwing money away. This course shows how to get the biggest possible financial benefit from every dollar spent on property improvements. You`ll even learn to grow value by improving the neighborhood!Students may complete  more...

SalesPlus ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Recognizing and Responding to Signals of Violence ...?` Unfortunately, these incidents will probably continue. However, there are usually advance warning signs of a child`s potential to carry out violent acts. Parents and other caring adults need to learn to recognize them and respond effectively. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. The anger and violent feelings that  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2008 ...is 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. QuickBooks Pro 2008 Quickbooks Pro 2008 is small business accounting software. With Quickbooks, you can manage your customers, vendors, and employee accounting needs. In this course, you can learn the basics of Quickbooks 2008 such as how to use the  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2005 ...tual length of the video instruction is close to 6 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length. Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2006 ...tual length of the video instruction is close to 6 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length. Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion  more...

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Office 2007 ...is 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. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Office 2007 The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential, part of the Microsoft Business Certification program, identifies specific skills covering the most in-demand 2007 Microsoft  more...

ISO 13485 Medical Devices General Employee Training ...any. 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 13485 Medical Devices General Employee Training ISO 13485:2003 is a quality management system for an organization making medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer (and regulatory) requirements applicable to medical  more...

ISO 9001:2000 General Employee Training ...any. 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) ISO 9000 has become an international reference for quality management requirements in business-to-business dealings, and can be applied to any organization regardless of: Size Industry/Product/Market Whether its  more...

Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office ... out in a ?4 week? time frame, assuming 5 hours per week; however, it may be completed in less or more time if necessary, dependant on the student?s needs. The course is ?self-directed? in that the course is set up to allow a student to complete the lessons, assignments and tests on his or her own time frame (within, and cognizant of the college?s attendance requirements); however,  more...

HTML Lessons in Web Page Design - 10 Week Facilitator Led Design your own website with our 10 week interactive 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 10 week standard course with facilitator interaction 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  more...

How To Master Time Management ...s, the Calendar, and the Rules Wizard to plan their time. However, tips on how to use other time management tools, such as paper-based products, hand-held devices, and other applications will be included. The scope of the course includes understanding time management theory/philosophy, keeping a time log/diary, handling stress, developing a system of organization, identifying priorities,  more...

How to Locate the Very Best Funding Sources for Your Organization A self-paced course that teaches you how to effectively locate grants for your organization. This self-paced course gives you the tools to quickly and effectively find the very best funding sources for your organization. The author of this course allows email contact on a limited basis. This is a self-directed course. The author however will respond to any questions you may have as long as they  more...

HTML 4 ...nteractive online video instruction is close to 12 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that interactive online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Instructor-Led ... according to region. The principles that you learn here, however, apply to any location. With the help of Uncle Max, you will research Empire City, exploring neighborhoods and market trends, before investigating several properties that are currently on the market. The work you do in these assignments will help prepare you to make more informed decisions when you invest in real estate. Your  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Self-Directed ... according to region. The principles that you learn here, however, apply to any location. With the help of Uncle Max, you will research Empire City, exploring neighborhoods and market trends, before investigating several properties that are currently on the market. The work you do in these assignments will help prepare you to make more informed decisions when you invest in real estate. Enroll  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Billing ... each module based upon a part time study schedule. Time, however, will vary depending on the student?s availability. This Expert course in medical billing offers students the skills they will need to enter the industry. The course is also of value of healthcare professionals who wish to expand on their skills. Medical billing professionals play a vital role in the provision of healthcare  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription with Work Placement Program ... able to complete the course in as little as five months. However, most students take one full year to finish their studies. The course is entirely self-directed; you may take as much time as you need. When will I receive my materials? Materials are shipped within 2 business days and typically arrive between 5 and 10 business days after shipment, depending on the location. Materials are  more...

Dental Office Professional Certificate Program This comprehensive program allows you to work at your own pace under the guidance of an online dentist instructor. Dental Office Professionals are in high demand across the country. They hold clerical positions in dental offices and answer telephones, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence and schedule appointments. This course is  more...

Customer Service Plus ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Database Management ...indows environment. No programming experience is required However some experience using Microsoft Access is recomended. There are two database case examples that are used throughout the course to illustrate database design concepts. You will need to purchase a book. Information about the book will be given upon contacting the instructor. The course is 10 weeks and is self-paced. An instructor  more...

Crystal Reports XI ...o 12 hours (including the hands-on practice simulations). However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

CSS ...ual length of the video instruction is close to 12 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers ...dit). They do not transfer to a "for-credit" institution. However, you can expect to take these online courses under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational and learning experience. Earning a valid Technical Writing Certificate will help you advance your career and increase your salary in the workplace. Is any software to be installed or needed for this course? There is no  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing ...dit). They do not transfer to a "for-credit" institution. However, you can expect to take these online courses under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational and learning experience. Earning a valid Technical Writing Certificate will help you advance your career and increase your salary in the workplace. Is any software to be installed or needed for this course? There is no  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online .... These talents cannot be taught in any bartending class. However, since there are all types of bartending jobs that require many different levels of skill, anyone can become a bartender. When researching your choice of a bartending education, keep in mind the factors that are necessary to perform all aspects of the job. Memorizing 300 recipes does not make you a professional bartender.  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online .... These talents cannot be taught in any bartending class. However, since there are all types of bartending jobs that require many different levels of skill, anyone can become a bartender. When researching your choice of a bartending education, keep in mind the factors that are necessary to perform all aspects of the job. Memorizing 300 recipes does not make you a professional bartender.I'm  more...

Authorware for Educators ...video. Authorware software is included with the textbook. However there is a 45-day time limit on using the software. The following computer system requirements are recommended. Windows 98 or later version, CD-ROM drive, 50 MB of free hard-disk space, Intel Pentium processor, SoundBlaster-compatible sound card, and QuickTime for Windows support. Required Textbook: Macromedia?s Authorware 5  more...

AutoCAD 2006 2D ...ual length of the video instruction is close to 12 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion  more...

AutoCAD 2006 3D ...tual length of the video instruction is close to 6 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion  more...

AS9100 Aerospace Standard General Employee Training ...any. 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. Aerospace Standard General Employee Training AS9100 includes the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 along with the addition of 80 additional requirements critical to Aerospace Quality. This international standard is administered by the International  more...

Adobe PhotoShop CS ...gth of the online video instruction is close to 12 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Adobe PhotoShop CS to CS2 Upgrade ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 2 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Accounting In An Hour ...ek face-to-face instructor-led accounting course. It does however have great value in teaching the basics in a very meaningful way. Accounting In An Hour Whether you are working with a small, medium or large organization, chances are you?ll never achieve your career expectations if you?re unable to answer questions like these with confidence: What does EBITDA mean? Why is budgeting so  more...

5S TRAINING ...ual length of the video instruction is close to 14 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your  more...

7 Steps to A Lot More Sales ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2007 ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Dreamweaver MX 2004 ...tual length of the video instruction is close to 6 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion  more...

Delegation - Leveraging Through Others ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Basics of Organizational Communication ...ngth of the online video instruction is close to 3 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.Will I be able to work at my own pace? Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace.  more...

Promoting Your Brand to Consumers ...uct or company through the use of multiple forms of media.However, there are over 220 forms of media. Which is right for you and your company's brand? How do you determine this? This course begins with the primary tools of the trade: advertising, personal selling, public relations, and promotions. Your next step is utilizing specialized marketing tools like co-branding, ingredient branding,  more...

Understanding Organizational Ethics ...ization's culture evolves from the values of its members. However, organizational culture and ethics are more than the sum of their parts. Organizations develop a self-sustaining and durable system of ethics that exerts a powerful influence on the actions, decisions, and behaviors of all employees. This course gives employees the ability to recognize ethical patterns and practices in an  more...

Industry Overview Federal Government ...s who do not understand government procurement processes. However, budget shortfalls, redundant spending, and other challenges facing the government have resulted in new initiatives to streamline the procurement process. This course will provide you with an understanding of how the government works with businesses, the regulatory and business factors driving change, the challenges facing the  more...

The Pharmaceutical Industry Overview Version 2 ...y to help them live longer, healthier, and happier lives. However, the pharmaceutical industry is continually tasked with alleviating its own ailments, including slow growth and declining profitability owing to pricing, safety, marketing and regulatory issues. In order for companies to remain competitive in a highly regulated and rapidly changing pharmaceutical industry, they must constantly  more...

The Food and Beverage Industry Overview Version 2 ...llat-Savarin in his famous work, The Physiology of Taste. However, when leading food and beverage manufacturers introduce more than 15,000 new products every year with an average success rate of only 25 , such happiness can be fleeting. Few industries have as much pressure placed upon them as the food and beverage industry - pressure to meet food safety regulations, to keep up with the  more...

The Banking Industry Overview Version 2 ...not to mention unforeseen financial and political crises. However, with cash and capital, banks are positioning themselves to succeed in the future, while coping with regulatory compliance, global competition, and financial and operational risk. This course provides an overview of the banking industry. First, this course provides an introduction to the banking industry's value chain, business  more...

Elements of a 360-Degree Performance Review ...e review within your organization is a large undertaking; however, with proper preparation of your participants, the resulting feedback is far more likely to be accurate and useful. Failure to consider the crucial elements of the review process could result in misspent time and resources and be disappointing for the implementers and ratees. Whether you are currently using a 360-degree  more...

Business Coaching ...any business that aims to be a winner in the new economy. However, unless coaches are clear in their own minds exactly what their function is, and why they are performing a coaching role, they may do more harm than good. Therefore, it is important to understand how coaching originated as a business tool, and the ways it impacted traditional managerial attitudes and behavior. This course ensures  more...

The Coaching Skillset ...s depend totally on communication. Within that simplicity however, are layers of subtle interaction, which a coachee needs to be aware of, alert to what both "sides" of the conversation are actually communicating--verbally, visually, and vocally. The first requirement for a successful coaching conversation is rapport, once that exists, the coach is better placed to discover the facts, opinions  more...

Developing Customer Satisfaction Surveys ...iner. Developing a survey that gets valid, reliable data, however, is both science and art.In this course, you'll learn to use the principles of survey design to develop a customer satisfaction survey that works. You'll explore factors that influence selection of the survey method. You'll also learn to design the survey instrument itself, including selection of question formats, sequencing of  more...

Working with Internal Customers ...mer service lies at the heart of any successful business. However, you should not overlook the importance of meeting the needs and expectations of your fellow employees, your internal customers. By helping other people within your organization, you enable it to succeed. Great internal customer service improves people's morale, productivity, and external customer service, and ultimately makes  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ... efficiency of the automated systems will be appreciated. However, when asked, customers frequently say they would be willing to pay more to be given the opportunity to deal with "real people." The only way to discover what's important to customers is to ask them, and the second lesson of this course shows you how to do just that. You'll learn how to extract the qualitative customer feedback  more...

Discovering What Your Customers Want ...y goes directly to your company's bottom line. Too often, however, organizations seeking to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty begin with a survey. To build a successful customer satisfaction system, you have to begin with the basics.When customer satisfaction programs begin with a survey, and not a plan, the result is frequently customer dissatisfaction. To overcome this risk, you must  more...

How to Work with Arrogant and Duplicitous People ... settings, jesters and gossips can be quite entertaining. However, at the office or on a regular basis, they are not amusing. In fact, their habits can be quite destructive. If you've had it "up to here" with someone who has a head the size of a compact car, or if you're tired of being told the latest malicious gossip by someone else, you'll want to take this course. After you've learned how to  more...

Creating Effective Contracts When you hear the word "contract", you may think of a written, legal document. However, when it comes to consulting relationships, contracts are more about setting expectations and involving the right people instead of setting legal parameters. In this course, you'll examine how to approach contracting, the considerations that are most important, and how you should approach the contracting  more...

Giving Feedback A Manager s Guide The performance of your business depends upon the performance of every member of your staff. Thus a key skill for all who manage staff is the ability to provide candid, constructive feedback about performance. The purpose of this course is to enable you to enhance your skills in giving feedback. The course starts by exploring the nature of feedback, and it then develops a practical approach to the  more...

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

Mastering Negotiation ...ep. Unleashing your negotiating power is the second step; however, you can't stop there. You need more than gumption and gusto to become a master negotiator. Commitment and discipline are a necessity. In this course, you will discover ways to develop mastery in negotiation. Adopting the values, attitudes, and beliefs of master negotiators is a significant step in the process. You will also  more...

The Mechanics of Communicating Effectively ...r body language are your three vital communication tools. However, because they are given at birth they are often taken totally for granted. People mistakenly believe that because these tools are in constant daily use that they are already the best they can be. However it is possible to improve the quality of these communication essentials, and this course sets out to help you do just that. The  more...

Leadership Communication Skills ...dership does not require formal recognition of authority. However, it does place other requirements on the person assuming the leadership role. Before people will follow, they need to be reassured that their leader is deserving of both their trust and their confidence. Good relationships are paramount, and communication is the prime tool for building those relationships. Once you have been  more...

Writing to Reach the Audience ...-to-apply techniques to help them write to their readers, however those readers may vary with business circumstances. If you're writing a thank-you letter to a valued colleague, the approach, tone, and structure of the document are dissimilar to a complaint letter you write to a vendor. The principles and considerations that regulate the style differences in the two letters regulate the  more...

Enhancing Listening Skills Have you ever been taken by surprise by an unexpected deadline? Have you ever left a meeting unsure about what was decided? Have you ever asked a supervisor for advice, only to later forget what your supervisor told you? You can avoid problems like these by using effective listening skills. Effective listening helps you to know what's going on in your organization, get cooperation from your  more...

An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback The performance of any business depends upon the performance of everyone within the organization. To ensure that all staff are meeting their potential it is essential that there is a culture which enables feedback to be given and received. This course enables you to become familiar with the key aspects of giving candid, constructive feedback about performance. The purpose of this course is to  more...

Working for Your Inner Boss Personal Accountability ...enalties, and earns praise or criticism. On another level however, the judgment of an external boss isn't enough to make a job personally fulfilling and rewarding. That's something all employees of an organization decide for themselves. Everyone who works must also answer to an inner boss, a personal, internal voice that provides guidance on whether a job is worth doing and whether it is done  more...

Goals and Setting Goals ...e a course through obstacles to a desired accomplishment. However, the process of setting appropriate goals is often oversimplified or overlooked entirely. A well-constructed goal is challenging, yet achievable. It takes into account the abilities and resources available and requires the goal seeker to make the best use of both. In this course, you'll examine the types of goals you can use to  more...

Making Decisions Dynamically ..., challenges, and uncertainties of life. It's not a case, however, of "make a decision, any decision." The increased complexity and competition of the 21st century marketplace calls for dynamic decision making--the kind of decision making that significantly boosts productivity. The objective of this course is to turn you and others in your organization into dynamic decision makers. You'll gain  more...

Problem Solving Generating Alternatives ...nd multifaceted. As a positive result of that complexity, however, you can enjoy the benefits of increased opportunities in problem solving. This course is designed to equip you with numerous and productive alternative generation strategies that will enable you to draw from a pool of expanded options. By so doing, you'll better recognize and act on the best possible business choice. You'll  more...

An Introduction to Project Management ...ng, as more companies become project-based organizations. However, not all organizations and industries manage projects well. Some continue to waste time, money, and resources even after establishing procedures and protocols. A 1995 Standish Group survey showed that only 16 percent of software development projects finished on time and under budget, 31 percent were canceled, and the remaining 53  more...

Performing Quality Assurance and Control ... project were worth the time and money that went into it. However, project managers can't wait until a project is complete to find out whether the results meet the customer's needs. At the scheduled conclusion of a project, both the customer and the performing organization have too much at stake to risk failure.The American Society for Quality defines quality as "the characteristics of a  more...

Planning and Identifying Project Risk ...ble as needed to ensure total success. In the real world, however, this is seldom the case. Real life is fraught with uncertainties; knowledge of events or conditions that may or may not occur is imperfect and incomplete, and this uncertainty affects decisions and outcomes. Risk occurs when decisions are made without perfect knowledge--in other words, nearly all the time. It is the project  more...

Analyzing Project Risk ...y risk, as evidenced by the popularity of extreme sports. However, in business, risk is less welcome or enjoyable. The science of project management was founded, in large part, to manage risk and prevent it from negatively affecting project objectives, schedules and budgets. To help in this effort, "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK?? Guide) - Third Edition includes  more...

Responding to and Controlling Project Risk ...all the time--there is risk. Contrary to popular opinion, however, risk is not always negative; uncertainty results in positive risk (also known as opportunity) as well. It is the project manager's job to assess and control risk, to avert or minimize its adverse effects, and to capitalize on its positive effects over the life of a project. In this course, the project manager will learn about  more...

Portfolio Management Process Groups ... likelihood of a portfolio yielding the intended results. However, these processes should only be used as guidelines; portfolio management teams are always the ones who will make the decisions about how much of the processes they will use and how rigorously the processes will be implemented. Portfolio managers and team members should use this course as a high-level guide to the processes,  more...

Program Planning ... This assumption can also be made for program management; however, with program management, an entire program can fail, which could include several projects. The cost and loss of benefits that are associated with a failed program could be devastating to your organization, making the proper program planning that much more important. This course will help you create your program plan by creating  more...

Monitoring Controlling and Closing Programs ...rly managed. Closing a program is a time for celebration. However, to be successful and ensure program benefits are achieved, monitoring, controlling, and closing processes must be followed. Such activities require a great effort on the part of the program team and all others involved. This course is designed to help program managers understand the processes that support the Monitoring and  more...

Preparing the Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is the latest release in Microsoft's e-mail and messaging software. The core functionality of Exchange Server remains the same; however, some key components have been drastically changed. This course discusses the new features of Exchange Server 2007 and the hardware required to support an installation. Also discussed are the steps that should be followed when  more...

Control Charts and the Pre-control Process ...y have improved their processes during the Improve phase. However, in the Control phase of the Six Sigma?? process improvement system, teams go further and verify that improved processes continue to perform at the improved levels. This course will present control charts, which are used to determine with statistical precision the extent to which improved processes maintain improvement level  more...

Experimenting for Process Improvement ... or yield. In order to achieve breakthrough improvements, however, it is necessary to determine how multiple interacting factors impact response.This course introduces the sophisticated statistical tools used to optimize performance during the Improve phase. You will learn about Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and how it is used to model the impact of interacting factors on response.  more...

Measurement Systems ... and establishing baseline measures of current processes. However, measurement itself can be problematic. A measurement system is only as good as the measuring instruments and the operators, and both are responsible for a certain amount of variation. An important part of process improvement--conducted before collecting measurement data--is analyzing the measuring system to ensure that  more...

Planning a Diversity Initiative ...n 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?" This course will  more...

Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget ...ss in any business can be challenging and time-consuming. However, for a business to survive long-term, it must have a clear view of its goals and its means of achieving those goals. A well-planned budget is just the tool to help steer your company in the right direction--your company will be able to make critical decisions based on current facts and reasonable forecasts. In this course, you  more...

Coaching Performance ...ret and fuss and begin talking about disciplinary action. However, leaders take a different approach. A leader would take the time to coach Barry and find out what's really going on--perhaps determining that three weeks of training wasn't quite enough. Or perhaps discovering that Barry's mother died recently and he's struggling to concentrate. Or offering to find a mentor for Barry until the  more...

Partnering with Your Boss ...e traditional secretary has gone the way of the dinosaur. However, your boss may not yet have entered this new age in which administrative support professionals are working as partners with their managers and supervisors. This course will equip you to make the transition from working as a subordinate who follows orders, to partnering with your boss as an empowered and valued member of the  more...

Advancing Your Administrative Career ...istrative support professional is a great accomplishment. However, have you considered what your next move should be? This course will show you how to advance on the job by providing you with important information about having a professional image and a successful attitude. You will learn valuable leadership skills and methods for motivating others. You will gain essential problem solving  more...

Visio 2000 ...nts to Microsoft Visio 2000. Beyond a basic introduction, however, students will gain experience in creating project management, networking, database and TQM illustrations for IT organizations. Learn To Identify the tasks that can be performed using Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise Edition. Identify the components used for performing specific tasks in Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise  more...

Managing Business Risk Developing a Risk Management Plan ... low price of oil and the high rate of employee turnover. However, a recent tragic accident on a neighboring oil rig has brought renewed attention to risk factors and safety training needs. As a result, executives at Parmelle are considering hiring you for a new position they are creating: the Director of Organizational Risk Management. In this position, you would design a risk management  more...

Managing Business Risk Financing Contingency Planning ...pen, investors must secure more mergers and acquisitions. However, statistics show that other organizations in Icon's current position have historically made poor investment decisions and consequently jeopardized the future of the company by not fully understanding the risks. Therefore, members of the executive board have requested that an overview of the financing risks be analyzed before any  more...

Quality Management Business Process Improvement ...r improvements. Due to changes in upper level management, however, employees at all levels of the process of product development are being asked to participate in quality improvement efforts. Since Icon will no longer rely on independent consultants to develop process improvement initiatives, it is your job as a QA Director to train Caroline and Linda in how to establish process improvement  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 Java Server Pages ...vanced features of J2EE SDK 1.4. Enterprise Connectivity. However, to fully prepare for the certification, it should be used in conjunction with other learning/training resources in addition to ample real-world experience. The principal areas covered are Web applications and JSPs. Learn To: Match HTTP methods with their functionality. Identify types of server-side technologies used  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 Java Server Pages ...vanced features of J2EE SDK 1.4. Enterprise Connectivity. However, to fully prepare for the certification, it should be used in conjunction with other learning/training resources in addition to ample real-world experience. The principal areas covered are Web applications and JSPs. Learn To: Match HTTP methods with their functionality. Identify types of server-side technologies used  more...

Office XP New Features Part 2 Access Outlook FrontPage ...had some prior experience with Microsoft Office software. However, New Features Part 2 requires a higher level of skill as its emphasis lies in databases and networking software. Learners will need a basic knowledge of either Microsoft Office 97 or 2000 applications. This course will focus on new features within Office XP from the perspective of a user familiar with Office 97 or Office 2000.  more...

Self Development Positively Influencing Others Self-Development: Positively Influencing Others offers the student an overview of the information required to influence others through nonverbal communication and language, and covers how to use influence to empower people. The program details how the student can enhance his or her level of influence by listening actively, understanding Satir modes and sensory systems, building rapport, and  more...

UNIX Shell Programming Part 1 Bourne Shell Bash ...e will provide an introduction to UNIX shells in general, however, it will focus on programming in the Bourne shell. Additionally, this course will cover the Grep utility. Learn To • Identify features of Bourne and bash shells. • Match shell types with their main features. • Set access permissions on a file. • Identify features of standard input and output.  more...

UNIX Shell Programming Part 2 C Shell ...e will provide an introduction to UNIX shells in general, however, it will focus on programming in the C shell. Additionally, students will learn about the Sed utility. Learn To • Identify features of the C shell. • Match shell types with their main features. • Set access permissions on a file. • Identify the syntax of the test command. • Identify the  more...

UNIX Shell Programming Part 3 Korn Shell ...e will provide an introduction to UNIX shells in general, however, it will focus on programming in the Korn shell. Additionally, the students will about the crontab utility. Learn To • Identify features of the Korn shell. • Match shell types with their main features. • Set access permissions on a file. • Identify features of standard input and output. •  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 CO Cost Center Acct Settings for Periodical Proc The Computer Based Training course (CBT) SAP R/3 4.6 CO Cost Center Accounting Settings for Periodical Processing is used to determine where costs occur within an organization and to assign costs to cost centers. You will learn the fundamentals focus on the customizing features as initial setups, how to post within Cost Centers, allocations and reports that are used in R/3 for internal accounting  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Curriculum ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Curriculum ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 1 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 1 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 2 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 2 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 3 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 3 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 4 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 4 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 5 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 5 ... Web developers have minimal experience with programming. However, they know the basic constructs of programming, such as loops and conditional statements. Participants in this course possibly work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Developer Edition. This course is suitable for Web developers who have knowledge of Hypertext  more...

CCNT Basic Telecommunications v6 0 Part 1 ...nical Managers, System Administrators, Network Designers. However, the course is targeted at a very general group. Deployment: e-Learning Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 6 - 8 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Telecommunications Fundamentals (3 - 4 hours) Identify stages in the historical evolution of telecommunications. Identify stages in the  more...

CCNT Basic Telecommunications v6 0 Part 2 ...nical Managers, System Administrators, Network Designers. However, the course is targeted at a very general group. Deployment: e-Learning Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 3 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Networks and Transmission (1.5 hours) Identify features and functions of telecommunication networks. Match current network structure components  more...

Emotional Intelligence Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills ...dered for a promotion to the Production Manager position. However, his record keeping has been substandard recently. As Director of Industrial Casing Products, you need to apply the LISTEN process while discussing Dean's recent performance. Unit 2: Communication and Emotional Intelligence (0.5 - 1 hour) Given four statements, identify the correctly paraphrased  more...

Emotional Intelligence Applying Emotional Intell in the Workplace ... widely recognized for its quality work. In recent weeks, however, the number of defective products making it through the production process has increased and you have started receiving a number of customer complaints. As the team leader, you must address these issues and, using the LISTEN process, determine the cause of the problems, devise a solution, and keep the team motivated so that the  more...

Communicating w Difficult People Communicating with Your Manager ...dged that the incident happened and has been reprimanded. However, you need to find out whether this was an isolated incident or an example of recurring behavior. You will begin by meeting with Terrence Martin, another of Robert's employees. If needed, you will then meet with other employees to determine whether Robert is exhibiting difficult behavior or periodic irritability. Unit 2:  more...

Recruiting Retention Staffing Your Organization ...ed to create a human resource plan and a job description. However, be careful to avoid common mistakes when analyzing a job and creating a job description. Unit 2: Recruitment Process (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the three steps of the recruiting process. Identify internal and external recruitment methods. Recruit employees  more...

Strategic Decision Making Making the Right Decision ... customer service center is located in Graytown, Arizona. However, Icon has been in discussions with a company located in India, which provides outsource call center support for American companies. Many executives look at the cost savings of approximately $7,020,000 a year and think the decision to close the Graytown center is obvious. However, others anticipate that the negative PR associated  more...

Business Problem Solving Problem Solving Teams ... a contract to build an office park and storage facility. However, due to the late completion of other projects and harsh weather, the project is behind schedule. You are the newly appointed leader of a team created to address this problem and make the decision that is in the company a a s best interests. Your goals are to effectively manage a problem-solving team and overcome the barriers  more...

Total Quality Management Fundamentals In Total Quality Management Fundamentals you will learn concepts and the history of Total Quality Management. Beginning with the benefits of a total quality solution, the course then explores the origins of total quality, comparing it with traditional management practices. It then goes on to teach the learner about the cost of quality, building a quality framework, managing organizational change  more...

Correcting Performance Problems Addressing Performance Problems In Correcting Performance Problems: Addressing Performance Problems, you will learn a process for conducting effective feedback sessions with employees who have a performance problems. You will also learn guidelines for explaining to employees the impact of their problem behavior. In addition, you will learn the correct way to address negative employee responses, as well as how to respond when to  more...

Managing Performance Overcoming Performance Appraisal Challenges ...n building her skill base by exploring new job functions. However, in order to do that she will need to simplify some of her current tasks or delegate responsibilities to others. In the course of your status meeting with her, you must discuss what progress she has made in meeting her goals, and determine what you can do to help her toward greater achievement. Unit 2: Conducting Difficult  more...

Managing the Expert Developing a Successful Environment ...have had a rather hands-off strategy in managing Barbara. However, due to the strong desire among members of middle management to have access to a life coach, your department plans to develop and implement an in-house program to meet that demand and Barbara's role will be lessened. A few HR employees will undergo a training program with ELANEX to become results coaches and will attempt to  more...

Operations Management Operations Components Operations Management: Operations Components offers the student an overview of seven components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the responsibilities of an operations manager. In addition, the program offers examples of how each component is applied to a company a a s operations. Learn To Select  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 RMI JMS and JCA ...vanced features of J2EE SDK 1.4: Enterprise Connectivity. However, to fully prepare for the certification, it should be used in conjunction with other learning/training resources in addition to ample real-world experience. The principal areas covered are RMI, JMS, and J2EE Connector Architecture. Learn To: Identify features of Remote Method Invocation (RMI). Identify features of  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 RMI JMS and JCA ...vanced features of J2EE SDK 1.4: Enterprise Connectivity. However, to fully prepare for the certification, it should be used in conjunction with other learning/training resources in addition to ample real-world experience. The principal areas covered are RMI, JMS, and J2EE Connector Architecture. Learn To: Identify features of Remote Method Invocation (RMI). Identify features of  more...

Mentoring Using a Mentor to Your Advantage ...cipate in the company's Mentoring for Excellence program. However, Janelle had a negative experience with a mentoring program at her last place of employment and is reluctant to take part in your program. As the Director of Mentoring for Excellence, you want to alleviate Janelle's concerns and emphasize the benefits of mentoring. Your goal in this discussion is to help Janelle identify her  more...

Project Leadership Overcoming Obstacles ...romoted, and even with a price tag of $500, sales spiked. However, customer complaints started coming in almost immediately because the sound hole is small and the phone is awkward to hold against your ear. As a result, sales began to slow down. In today's meeting, you tell the Product Design team a a Nancy Hurst, Ronald Spear, and Don Hamilton--that the X3 needs to be redesigned. Your job  more...