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PowerPoint XP Comprehensive PowerPoint XP Comprehensive Microsoft DiscoverWare's Discover PowerPoint XP is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint XP. PowerPoint XP builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents online and on the Web. Topics cover PowerPoint basics, creating presentations, working  more...

Word XP Proficient Expert Word XP Proficient & Expert Microsoft DiscoverWare's Discover Word XP is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Word XP. Word XP builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents online and on the Web. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and  more...

Access 2002 Intermediate Access 2002: Intermediate Microsoft Lesson 1: The Access Interface Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Access Opening The Northwind Database Customizing The Interface Creating A New Folder Other Options Changing The Default Database Folder Specifying Keyboard Behavior Setting Default Field Types & Sizes Creating A New Database Opening A Table Using Find Search Options Using  more...

Outlook 2002 Volume 1 and Volume 2 Outlook 2002: Volume 1 and Volume 2 Microsoft Outlook 2002 - Volume 1 Lesson 1: What is Outlook? Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Outlook Outlook 2002 Components Outlook 2002 Components - Calendar Outlook 2002 Components - Contacts Outlook 2002 Components - Tasks Outlook 2002 Components - Notes Outlook 2002 Components - Deleted Items Microsoft Office Integration Internet  more...

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

Business Execution in Action Business Execution in Action The best operational strategies in the world are not worth the paper they are written on if they are not carried out. The same holds true for the principles of business execution. The principles of business execution are worthless to an organization if they exist only in the heads of its corporate executives, but are never acted upon. This course will assist you  more...

Recruiting Talent Recruiting Talent One of the most significant challenges to the growth and survival of any business is finding and retaining qualified employees. It's not enough to offer an appealing or unique product or service to your customers. A company's people are the new competitive advantage. Those responsible for staffing organizations are not only challenged with finding adequate potential  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...

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...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects Processes 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  more...

Elements of a Cohesive Team Elements of a Cohesive Team Three elements are always present in any effective, cohesive team: open communication, cooperation, and trust. Like the strands of a cord, these elements hold the team together and give it strength. Without these elements, team members will not participate fully in team activities and they won't find true satisfaction in their work. When trust and open  more...

Transitioning into a Project Management Role Transitioning into a Project Management Role Many people find themselves thrust into a project management role with no formal training or experience. When this occurs, it is important to be prepared to deal with the significant changes in your role. Your responsibilities broaden from managing yourself to managing others, from short-term to long-term goals, and from tangible to intangible  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 4 Discover Word 2007: Level 4 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 3 Discover Word 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 2 Discover Word 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 1 Discover Word 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 3 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 2 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 1 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 3 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 2 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 1 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 3 Discover Access 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 2 Discover Access 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 1 Discover Access 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 4 Discover Excel 2007: Level 4 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 3 Discover Excel 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 2 Discover Excel 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 1 Discover Excel 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

Workplace Conflict Strategies for Resolving Conflict Workplace Conflict: Strategies for Resolving Conflict Whether you like it or not, conflict is an inevitable part of life. So learning to deal with it effectively is a key skill. The more quickly and effectively you can resolve a conflict, the sooner you can get on with more productive activities in your day. Additionally, each successfully resolved conflict will lead to more confidence and  more...

Oracle Database 11g Getting Started with SQL and PL SQL New Features Oracle Database 11g: Getting Started with SQL and PL/SQL New Features Oracle To recognize the scope and capabilities of enhancements to SQL and PL/SQL, including tools such as SQL*Plus and SQL Developer, and use them to create reports and scripts, browse and manage database objects, find subpatterns, and track dependencies  more...

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

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Self-serving People Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Self-serving People Have you ever worked with someone who seems to have an ego the size of a car? Do you ever find yourself having to listen to someone else gossip about other office mates? Self-serving people try to make themselves the center of attention at the expense of others and their habits can be quite destructive. If you work with  more...

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

Getting Results without Direct Authority Influencing Your Boss Getting Results without Direct Authority: Influencing Your Boss The idea that you can influence your boss may seem at odds with a traditional view of the boss-employee relationship. But you know best how you want to be managed to reach your goals, and if you focus on building a partnership with your boss, you will find that you have more influence than you think. In this course, you'll learn  more...

Problem Solving Digging Deeper Problem Solving: Digging Deeper Norman Vincent Peale, who stressed the need for analyzing a problem at a granular level, once said, 'When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.' A fact-based, honest analysis happens at two key steps in the problem-solving process: first when you  more...

Creating a Positive Attitude Creating a Positive Attitude Oftentimes your success or failure depends not only on the situation you are in, but how you react to that situation. Your reaction to the situations you encounter is significantly influenced by your attitude. Having a positive attitude involves looking for the best in a situation, being realistic about possibilities and consequences, and having the courage to  more...

Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning Today's successful individual understands that the business world is constantly changing the way people work and the way work is accomplished. How often have you heard these terms: lifelong learning, self-directed learning, continuous learning, and knowledge worker? If you wonder what these terms really mean, why they are important, and how you rate as a  more...

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

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

Business Grammar The Mechanics of Writing Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing As you sit down to write your business messages, do you ever find yourself wondering whether a word should be capitalized or abbreviated? Or whether you should spell out a number rather than use a figure? Knowing the correct way to abbreviate, capitalize, and express numbers in your business messages goes a long way in helping you to present  more...

Business Grammar Punctuation Business Grammar: Punctuation Do you know when to use commas in a sentence? Do you know when it's better to use a semicolon rather than a colon? And what's the difference between parentheses and brackets, or between the hyphen and the dash? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that you're using punctuation correctly in your business messages. And by doing so, you'll convey a  more...

Business Writing Editing and Proofreading Business Writing: Editing and Proofreading When it comes to business writing, most individuals don't really appreciate the importance of editing and proofreading a document before sending it. But have you ever distributed a document or message only to find later that you forgot to include a key point or correct an embarrassing spelling error? Reviewing is a crucial stage in the writing  more...

Interpersonal Communication Communicating with Confidence Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence Are you reluctant to voice your opinions to your colleagues for fear they'll be judged negatively? Do you find yourself avoiding awkward communication situations? Confident interpersonal communication skills are essential for healthy and successful relationships, whether personal or professional. Once you've learned how to apply  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) The first step in creating any solution is to review stakeholder needs and analyze what tools are available to address those needs. Without understanding stakeholder requirements, you may find a solution to the wrong problem. And  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 1 Discover Windows 7: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Windows 7 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Windows 7. With Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 3 Discover Windows 7: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Windows 7 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Windows 7. With Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 2 Discover Windows 7: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Windows 7 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Windows 7. With Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also  more...

Outlook XP Proficient Expert Outlook XP Proficient & Expert Microsoft DiscoverWare's Discover Outlook XP is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Outlook XP. Outlook XP is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook XP also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. Outlook XP /  more...

Excel XP Proficient Expert Excel XP Proficient & Expert Microsoft DiscoverWare's Discover Excel XP is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Excel XP. Excel XP builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets online and on the Web. Topics cover basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management,  more...

Access XP Proficient Expert Access XP Proficient & Expert Microsoft DiscoverWare's Discover Access XP is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Access XP. Access XP builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. Topics cover basic database concepts  more...

Bridge the Expectations Gap Bridge the Expectations Gap You have to be prepared to walk a mile in their shoes to understand more fully what customers experience when they deal with your company. There's nothing more effective in emphasizing the gap between what you believe their experiences to be and their realities than thinking and acting like a customer. This course takes you through several processes for doing  more...

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

Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups This situation is most likely familiar. You dread holding a meeting so much that you have butterflies in your stomach. People showing up whenever they get there. Trying to get everyone to agree or make a decision takes hours of discussion. No one is willing to take responsibility for action items. In this course, you will learn to avoid these and other  more...

Making Decisions Ethically Making Decisions Ethically What is an ethical decision? Many studies show that businesspeople have an intuitive understanding of right and wrong, but that they find difficulty in explaining their judgments. This course provides the conceptual framework for discussing business ethics and the tool kit for making ethical decisions.  more...

You and Your Boss You and Your Boss Your boss can be the lifeline to your future. Typically, no one has more influence over your immediate and long-term success than the person to whom you report. Not only will you find enjoyment and reward in your current position, but you want your boss to be a source of support when the day comes that you are ready to move ahead with your career. This course teaches  more...

Negotiation Essentials What is Negotiation Negotiation Essentials: What is Negotiation? Everyone has to negotiate at some point in his or her life. Strong negotiations skills can be survival skills, both in and out of the workplace. But being able to negotiate successfully requires that you understand some of the basic concepts of negotiation. Negotiation has been described in many ways getting what you want, reaching an agreement,  more...

Analyzing Your Life Balance Analyzing Your Life Balance Do you fill your life with many activities and then find it's tricky getting a good balance between them? Getting the balance right can provide you with tremendous payback, but where does this balance lie? You want to feel fulfilled and in harmony with yourself and your world. You know finding a balance is good for you, and also impacts positively on your family,  more...

Maintaining Your Life Balance Maintaining Your Life Balance You have the knowledge to assess current work/life balance and overcome internal and external obstacles to achieving balance. You know where you are and where you want to be, but now what? How do you achieve and maintain that balance? How will it be affected by external factors and behaviors? This course will focus on techniques for maintaining work/life  more...

Planning and Prioritizing Your Time Planning and Prioritizing Your Time Managing time effectively entails analyzing your goals, breaking those goals into tasks, and then prioritizing those tasks. This isn't always easy or clear cut, given the number of tasks you may need to complete. But if you set clear and measurable goals and then develop an effective to-do list, you'll find prioritizing your many tasks is easier. And, in  more...

Avoiding Time Stealers Avoiding Time Stealers Time is a precious, non-renewable resource how effectively you use it will determine success in both your career and personal life. The greatest squanders of this valuable commodity are time stealers that multitude of annoyances, trivial tasks, and administrative duties that can easily consume your days. Moreover, you may find that some of your own behaviors affect how  more...

Understanding Your Customer Understanding Your Customer Can you imagine trying to sell a product or service to a customer you know nothing about? You probably wouldn't succeed. The better you know your customer, the higher your chance for success. In this course, you'll learn about the first major component of the strategic account sales (SAS) approach: research. You'll start by learning about the key areas to research  more...

Moving Into a Management Role Simulation Moving Into a Management Role: Simulation You work for The Electric Car Company. Recently your boss, Sonya Black, promoted you to Marketing Manager. Your main focus is now on managing the activities of others. You\'ll initially find that some of your coworkers\' expectations of you have changed. Some of your former colleagues will have trouble accepting your promotion, and you will need to  more...

Problem-Solving and Process Management Tools Problem-Solving and Process Management Tools ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." To solve quality and process-related problems, managers should continuously enhance  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...

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

Purchasing Finding Sources of Supply Purchasing: Finding Sources of Supply Your organization's purchases probably account for the largest share of its total costs. Having a clear understanding of your product and service requirements and conveying those requirements to the right suppliers may result in huge savings for your organization. But finding the right suppliers takes effort. First you need to identify the best available  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials Conducting Traditional Appraisals Performance Appraisal Essentials: Conducting Traditional Appraisals If you were to poll a group of managers about how comfortable they feel conducting appraisals, you would probably find few saying they feel completely comfortable. Conducting appraisals isn't easy but it's an important part of a manager's job. Regularly appraising your employees' job performance can reinforce outstanding  more...

Anger Management Essentials Managing Controlling Anger Anger Management Essentials: Managing & Controlling Anger Anger is a subject that affects most everyone. Some individuals need help in controlling their anger, whereas others need help to positively express feelings of anger that are buried. It's important to find healthy ways of owning and expressing your anger. Otherwise, it may find some expression that is inappropriate, unhealthy, or  more...

Footprinting Scanning Enumeration Footprinting, Scanning & Enumeration Gathering information about a company, its network, and the servers, services, and ports that it uses and has open is a very important part of preparing for an attack on a network; but it is also tremendously important for an ethical hacker to take the same steps and to find the same weaknesses. This course will examine the steps taken to gather  more...

The Utilities Industry Overview Version 1 The Utilities Industry Overview: Version 1 The utilities industry is essential to modern living and the modern economy. It provides safe sources of drinking water, proper sewage disposal, and reliable heat sources for homes and businesses. It also provides a reliable source of electrical energy to operate the machinery, equipment, and appliances that are vital to a region's prosperity and  more...

The Federal Government Industry Overview Version 3 The Federal Government Industry Overview: Version 3 The federal government industry is the world's largest service provider with primary responsibility to provide essential services to its citizens funded through its collection of taxes. A federal government is usually comprised of a host of governmental departments and various stakeholders, which can include, but are not limited to,  more...

Selecting the Right Candidate Selecting the Right Candidate Selecting the final candidate for a job requires careful attention. Even though you're getting close to the end of the hiring process, you can't simply coast now. You need to manage the decision-making process in a disciplined and intelligent way. It's important to remain objective when assessing candidates, drawing on job-related data, rather than letting  more...

Behavioral Interview Techniques Behavioral Interview Techniques Behavioral-based interviewing is becoming the norm as people realize its effectiveness in predicting what a candidate's behavior and performance are likely to be in the position for which they are interviewing. In behavioral interviews, you ask questions that get the candidates to describe how they handled real situations in the past. This enables you to find  more...

Recognizing Diagnosing Problem Performance Recognizing & Diagnosing Problem Performance When you recognize performance problems early and diagnose them accurately, you can help turn them around and avoid serious consequences. Whether the problems lie in poor employee interactions, failure to comply with policies, or underperformance, managers need to know how to detect them in a timely manner. Performance problems can vary in scope,  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Moving Around a Document MS Word for MAC 2011: Moving Around a Document Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 offers a variety of intuitive navigation features that help you move around and find your way through documents, whether they're a few pages or hundreds of pages long This course explores basic navigation features such as scrollbars and built-in tools such as the Sidebar. The Sidebar combines features of the Document  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Basic Framework Customer Driven Process Improvement: Basic Framework Letting customer needs drive your process improvement efforts can increase the chances that your product or service will be favored by customers - the most important stakeholders in your business. Customer satisfaction is critical to the survival of any business. And organizations that focus on improving processes so that they can produce  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Analyzing Process Problems Customer Driven Process Improvement: Analyzing Process Problems One of the stages in customer-driven process improvement is identifying problem areas in current processes. It's vital to find out why something has gone wrong in a process, especially if it affects the organization's ability to meet customers' requirements. By identifying problems and unearthing their causes, you can pinpoint  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Improvement Ideas Solutions Customer Driven Process Improvement: Identifying Improvement Ideas & Solutions After investigating current processes, it's time to find improvement solutions. You need to ask what actions or ideas will help address the root cause of any problems uncovered. Which of these ideas make up workable potential solutions? Which solution will most likely fix the issue with the least cost and  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Troubleshooting the Network CompTIA Network 2009: Troubleshooting the Network CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 Even in the best designed and managed networks, problems will arise. Knowing the proper troubleshooting methodology and being familiar with the many tools both software and hardware available to troubleshoot network issues will make the task of finding and solving problems that much  more...

Internet Explorer 8 Advanced Features Internet Explorer 8: Advanced Features Microsoft This course discusses how you can customize Internet Explorer 8 by installing add-ons and Accelerators. These new features enable you to more quickly perform common tasks on the Internet. You can further customize Internet Explorer 8 by setting one or more web pages as your home page and customizing the browser interface. The course also  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization The Global Context The Fundamentals of Globalization: The Global Context Globalization has been defined in many ways, but a common theme is the freer movement of people, goods, services, and ideas around the world. In a globalized world, national borders become porous, as connections between people and organizations are transformed by ever-changing cultural and economic forces. This course focuses on the  more...

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

Getting Started with Outlook 2007 Getting Started with Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 is an application used to manage your communication needs. It allows people to send and receive e-mail messages, and provides additional functionality to keep tasks, notes, appointments, and daily activities in one convenient location. This course addresses the basic features and functionality of Outlook 2007, including how  more...

Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 allows you to quickly organize and format e-mail messages using easy management and time-saving tasks. Outlook 2007 provides formatting features that can be applied to an e-mail message as it is being created, and also includes management tools to find and sort messages quickly. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager helps to save time and improve sales and marketing to ensure excellent customer service by providing customer and contact management in one central location. It allows you to easily manage all your contacts, customer information, and opportunities in one location making it easier to find  more...

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

Managing Virtual Teams Managing Virtual Teams Virtual teams are emerging as the basic unit for conducting business of all types. Studies show that over 80 of workers today are involved in some way with team members who are not physically located in the same office. Virtual communication networks have made virtual teams possible, while globalization has made them a necessity. Leading virtual teams presents new  more...

The Biotechnology Industry Overview Version 1 The Biotechnology Industry Overview: Version 1 Unlocking the potential of biotechnology entails turning scientific knowledge into products that can enhance, and even transform, the conditions of life. A relatively new but growing, global industry, biotechnology involves engineering biological molecules and microbes with desirable new properties. This re-engineering of natural organisms can  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Delivering a Presentation Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation Excellence in presentation can be achieved when the standard of your delivery matches the quality of your content. You may have carefully planned and structured what you want to say, but if you deliver your message in a monotone while standing stiffly, you're probably not going to captivate the audience. Having diligently prepared for your  more...

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

Meeting the Needs of Your Experts Meeting the Needs of Your Experts As a manager, you'll often find yourself managing people with knowledge, skills, and expertise you don't have, in areas you're unfamiliar with. The amount of information that managers process on a daily basis requires them to know a little about a lot. However, they have to rely heavily on their experts for the in-depth knowledge needed to meet goals and get  more...

Monitor Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 Monitor Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642) With the wide array of server roles and services provided in Windows Server 2008, it is more important than ever to adequately fine-tune and monitor the server's configuration and performance. Windows Server 2003  more...

Basic Business Math Averages Equations Basic Business Math: Averages & Equations Basic math skills are practical in any business situation, whether it be calculating average call turnaround times in a call center or using equations to find the stock of inventory and the items that have been sold in a retail store. Because math skills are valuable in so many business situations, refreshing your skills can demonstrate your  more...

So You Wanna Be a Web Writer or Editor Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work. Find out what it takes to become a Web writer or editor, how to decide between freelancing and staff jobs, where to find work. Take a self test to see if you have the signs you will make a good Web writer or editor. Get the inside dope on these exciting high-tech careers  more...

How to Interview Like a Professional Learn the secrets to having a successful interview to get the job you really want. It?s a jungle out there! Surviving in today?s tough job market is an upstream adventure-- whether you are just starting out, the victim of a layoff, or want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is  more...

How to Find Legitimate Home Employment Explore the rewarding aspects of working from home by using a how-to guide that will make your efforts easier. If you are looking to work at home and are looking for a guide that will show you step-by-step how to accomplish this goal, this is it. You?ll learn how to find a legitimate business, where to look, what you will do to start the business, and what is involved after that. The course is  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

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Air Fares - U.S. Domestic - Instructor Led Learn the air fare terms, codes, fare construction principles and fare application rules necessary to find, interpret and apply the lowest applicable fare to your client ™s air itinerary.  more...

Self directed tutorial-Teach Yourself Search Engine Training Strategies in 7 Days Spearhead your site in the top 10 rankings on the major search engines and keep it there. To be competitive on the Internet, your site must place in the top 30 with search engines and directories. They are the one way that prospects can find your site, so do not underestimate what good positioning in the search engines can do for you. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all website  more...

Instructor Led-Search Engine Training Workshop To be competitive on the Internet, your site must rank in the top 20 of the search engines and directories so your prospects can find your site. This easy comprehensive course offers exercises, activities, assignments, video media, and additional resources and information that will enable you to advance your site in the top of the search engines in easy-to-do-steps. We invite both experienced and  more...

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Pay Per Click Search Engines-Boost Traffic to your Site The advent of pay-for click search engines now offers you the benefit of instant traffic. Achieving high rankings with the search engines can take as much as 4-6 months with a new site. With pay-per-click search engines people find you immediately after you set up your account and your bidding request is approved.  more...

How to Analyze a Film Self-Directed This comprehensive self-directed course uses exercises, activities, assignments, quizzes, film screenings and analytical film studies lessons. It is geared to teach the critical tools used to analyze films, breakdown how films work and determine how the cinema is both defined by and defines our society. This course will provide you with the skill-sets used by professional film critics and  more...

Overview of Legal Nurse Consulting This course is designed for registered nurses interested in Legal Nurse Consulting. In this introductory course you will examine the necessary skills and knowledge, review various jobs and services and find internet resources for learning and practicing Legal Nurse Consulting.  more...

Computing Fundamentals - IC3 Training Solution Covers one of three tested areas of IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) - Computing Fundamentals. This covers the skills outlined in the Computer Fundamentals portion of the IC3 certification examination. It teaches the student to recognize different computer types, common hardware components, and basic types and needs of software. It also explains how software and hardware  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2002 Level 1 After completing this course, even students with limited accounting knowledge will be at ease using QuickBooks Pro 2002 to create and manage the financial information of a small business. This course introduces the basic features of QuickBooks Pro 2002, including customer, vendor, employee, and inventory management. Students will learn how to add and edit customers; add vendors and purchase  more...

Introduction To Netscape 7 This course introduces Netscape Navigator, a fast and functional Web browser. Students will learn how to explore the Web and find useful information.  more...

Choosing a Childcare Provider Course description -- There are numerous options from which to choose a child care provider, and ita ™s important to find the one that meets your needs the best. This course has guidelines and tools for identifying the essential services that you should expect, determining the competence of the child care staff, matching a childa ™s needs with the providera ™s capabilities, and  more...

Developing A Child s Critical Thinking Skills Course description -- Critical thinking skills are essential for children to have as they learn to make decisions and solve problems. This course addresses what adults can do to teach children how to think through and reason in age-appropriate ways, preparing them for the greater responsibilities that come as the child matures. There are diagnostic tools, activities, and communication techniques  more...

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Recognizing Employee Performance Course description -- Motivated employees don ™t just happen they are the result of effective leadership. You will learn how to lay the groundwork for successfully recognizing employee performance, and find out how to identify the recognition methods that your organization offers. There are suggestions for powerful non-monetary rewards and ideas on how to use the job as a way to recognize  more...

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

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program This program will take you, as a student with no prior experience, into a new career as a Pharmacy Technician. Unlike many other career opportunities that come and go, medical careers are here to stay! Because of the widespread use of medication, Pharmacy Technicians have never been more in demand and the field will continue to grow in the years to come. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will  more...

How to Join the Ranks of the Self-Employed in 6 Weeks Learn how to join the ranks of the self-employed by starting and running a business in 6 weeks. This course is designed specifically for individuals who desire to start and run their own business. The purpose is to teach people how to balance home and work (especially for those who start a business out of their home), determine office location, how to look and feel professional, how to setup the  more...

How to Build And Maintain Rapport With Your Clients Learn how to build rapport with your clients and get beyond small talk. Whether it`s a salesperson with customer, manager with employee, teacher with student or parent with child, rapport skills are the foundation for successful communications. As we think of rapport being a degree of harmony that we have with someone, it takes on powerful dimensions in developing relationships. And when a person  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...

Discover Your Talents To Work From Home Using online tools and resources, find your place in the work-from-home world!  more...

The Art of Professional Telephone Communication Turn your telephone calls into a selling advantage Business and telephone calls go together like salt and pepper. When you use the telephone you are at the disadvantage of not being able to see your customer. There are verbal skills and strategies you can use to turn the telephone into a selling advantage. Tuning in to key words will indicate buying style and presentation preferences. You want  more...

How to Successfully Manage a Small Business Pay Per Click Advertising Budget Pay Per Click Marketing Techniques that will save you time and make you money. The advent of pay-for-click search engines now offers you a benefit of instant traffic. To achieve high rankings with the search engines can take 4-6 months with a new site, but with pay-per-click search engines people find you immediately after you setup your account and your bidding request is approved. This tutorial  more...

Internet Explorer 7 Series This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7. Learners will be able to securely use this updated web browser to perform searches, print documents, and access streaming content. 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. Welcome to  more...

Job-Seekers Workshop: 10 steps to a new beginning Welcome to our Employment Strategies Workshop The Employment Strategies Workshop begins with determining career requirements with a helpful worksheet, then explains how to find potential employers using the Net, networking and the direct approach; shows how to develop, personalize and target a resume (includes samples), write an effective cover letter (includes samples); talks about the best ways  more...

Harnessing the Internet This tutorial is a basic introduction to the Internet as a reference resource for individuals who work in public libraries. Harnessing the Internet Anyone who has ever used the Internet knows how vast and confusing this electronic resource can be. Working in a public library, you most likely use the Internet daily, or you have customers who may ask you questions about the Internet. Sometimes you  more...

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

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators The Hazardous Waste Management Online Course provides a detailed discussion of federal solid and hazardous waste management laws and regulations that affect businesses. The course includes a history and overview of hazardous waste management laws and regulations, a guide to complying with the myriad of hazardous waste regulations including how to recognize hazardous wastes, how to manage waste  more...

Respiratory Protection If you ™re barely breathing, and you can ™t find the words, then you need our new safety course, Respiratory Protection. Welcome to Respiratory Protection If you?re barely breathing, and you can?t find the words, then you need our new safety course, Respiratory Protection. This course is intended to be part of OSHA training for anyone who works in or near where poisonous gases or  more...

Online Research Techniques You will learn how to effectively conduct research online using Grolier Online and GaleNet. Learn how to find specific information using these comprehensive Web-based resources. Online Research Techniques is a seven day online course. This course will help you develop online research skills and gain knowledge on Grolier Online and GaleNet resources. This course is offered by a State Accredited  more...

Travel Sales and Trends - Instructor Led Enjoy expected as well as surprising sales techniques and new approaches as you explore and practice them. Included you will find telephone business manners, listening skills, and tools for targeting the traveler.  more...

Ground Transportation - Instructor Led You will find car rental a relatively simple product to sell and book and commissions are reasonable. Some seventy percent of North Americans travel by car while vacationing. Learn the basics of the product, policies, procedures, codes, pricing and distribution.  more...

Dreamweaver 8 Series Dreamweaver is a popular and powerful tool to build rich, professional Web sites and Web applications. These courses introduce the new features found in Dreamweaver 8.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. Welcome  more...

Flash 8 Series Flash is the standard tool for delivering interactivity and animation on Web sites. This series walks you through the new and improved features found in Flash 8. 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. Welcome to Flash 8 Series Flash is the standard tool  more...

Adobe CS3 Design: Workflow Watch your creativity flourish with Adobe CS3 Design Workflow. With Geoff Blake as your coach, you'll learn how to build InDesign layouts, edit raster images with Photoshop, manipulate vector objects with Illustrator, build Web layouts with Dreamweaver, and develop rich media content with Flash. Discover amazing new features, fascinating techniques, and find out how to work more efficiently  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: Essentials Beginner and Intermediate web designers will find the tools and techniques discussed to be invaluable while designing, updating and creating websites using Dreamweaver CS4. Once oriented with the new CS4 interface you apply the techniques you have learned instantly whether you are building your first site or redesigning an existing one. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or  more...

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

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

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Doing Business in China In everyday business, it ™s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you ™re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In the  more...

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

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

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

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription with Work Placement Program With no medical background necessary, you can learn to transcribe doctor`s dictation into documents with our online training.We offer hours and hours of transcription practice prepared by doctors so youare ready for the working world when you graduate. We employ six MT instructors,train you in an online-friendly manner, and encourage students to interact witheach other in online forums. All course  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- To make big profits, every successful real estate investor has to find great deals. In this course, you will learn to identify residential properties that can earn you those big-time returns. And you will learn to increase those returns by combining your personal goals with in-depth market analysis.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- To make big profits, every successful real estate investor has to find great deals. In this course, you will learn to identify residential properties that can earn you those big-time returns. And you will learn to increase those returns by combining your personal goals with in-depth market analysis.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact  more...

Grant Writing Basics Applying for a grant can seem like a daunting task. Certainly, there is work involved, but with the help of this tutorial, you will know the steps that are necessary and find that success is not as hard to attain as you might think. While specifically geared for library education, this course has applicability for anyone writing grants. Grant Writing Basics Grants are not just free money, but  more...

Hazardous Waste Manifest Update This short course provides updated information on the recent changes to the Hazardous Waste Manifest. The course has been designed to cover the changes to the manifest requirements as well as how comply with the off-site shipment of hazardous waste. On March 4, 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Final Hazardous Waste Manifest System Rule, which becomes effective on  more...

Keep Them Coming Back: Customer Retention Strategies That Work--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Offering the right products and services often isn`t enough: smart marketing is the key to revenue growth. Take this course to find out how to do terrific, affordable marketing on your own. You will learn how to do the kind of marketing that will unlock your business`s potential. And you will start creating the kind of message that truly resonates with your customers.Students may  more...

Keep Them Coming Back: Customer Retention Strategies That Work--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- Offering the right products and services often isn`t enough: smart marketing is the key to revenue growth. Take this course to find out how to do terrific, affordable marketing on your own. You will learn how to do the kind of marketing that will unlock your business`s potential. And you will start creating the kind of message that truly resonates with your customers.Students may  more...

Legal Transcription Training This unique and totally on-line program teaches you to do legal assistant, transcription and legal secretarial work. Many opportunities exist to specialize in various types of law, real estate, criminal, family, personal injury, business, etc. The course was designed by a recognized leader in development of training materials. This course offers a Certificate of Completion allowing you to sit for  more...

Microsoft Access XP Certification Our Access XP gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Welcome to Microsoft Access XP Certification Our Access XP gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Share your database with co-workers over an Intranet, find and retrieve information quickly, and take advantage of automated, pre-packaged solutions to quickly create databases. Our interactive training series will show  more...

Microsoft Access 2003 (Levels 1-2-3) Our Access 2003 gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Microsoft Access 2003 (Levels 1-2-3) Our Access 2003 gives you powerful new tools for managing your data. Share your database with co-workers over an Intranet, find and retrieve information quickly, and take advantage of automated, pre-packaged solutions to quickly create databases. Our interactive training series will show you  more...

MSHA Part 46 Refresher This course is designed to assist you in meeting Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46 annual refresher requirements. Part 46 applies to shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, and surface limestone mines. This course is designed to assist you in meeting Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46 annual refresher requirements.  more...

Office 2007 Series (Fast Track) Learn quickly the basic details of Office 2007. The new Office package is changing the old interface with new features on an interface now known as the Ribbon. How do you find the commands you already know? What new commands are available in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access? Take a look at the changes in Office 2007 and learn how to make the most of them. This self-directed course can  more...

Professional Bar Management Managing a bar or restaurant can be an overwhelming experience. The physical, emotional and mental demands are extreme. This class will teach you simple ways to handle difficult situations with unhappy customers and employees, the duties of each employee, and key factors which are vital to a successful business. Professional Bar Management Managing a bar or restaurant can be an overwhelming  more...

Problem Solving Through Productive Thinking One of the greatest abilities of leaders - whether in management positions or on the front line - is the ability to see the root of problems and quickly enact effective solutions. This series will pass on some of the skills and tips that will help you to better identify problems, find their causes, and get their solutions under way.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This  more...

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

Six Sigma Management and Leadership Training Program This course will teach you about the methodology and implementation of Six Sigma in your organization. Self-Directed. 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. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skills of Process Efficiency is paramount to an  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class) This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing your Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

Doing Business in India In everyday business, it ™s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you ™re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business In India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In  more...

Medical Terminology Instructional Videos: Bundled Six-Pack One of the best ways to learn medical terminology. Hear, see and learn from a Medical Terminology expert. Shipping charges included. Medical Terminology Instructional Videos: Bundled Six-Pack We have produced a series of instructional medical terminology videos to help students learn more effectively so they will find employment faster and be sure of success in their careers. The best way to  more...

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

How to Motivate Employees This course presents the concepts of providing motivation for employees. It discusses developing a vision, a common goal, and direction for workers. Topics covered include using effective communication, conducting effective meetings, and encouraging creative problem-solving. The series also discusses rewarding effort and correcting mistakes without damaging motivation. Other topics examined  more...

Mastering Presentation Skills for the Workplace Public speaking is a frightening task to many people, but it's also a crucial tool in career success. This course explains how proper preparation can help you deliver a more effective presentation, how to best structure message content to accomplish a presentation goal,provides tips and tools for improving your delivery skills for presentations, and shows you how to design a dynamic PowerPoint  more...

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

Coaching Performance Barry is new at quality control. He completed three weeks of training, but he has already made two major errors that cost the firm $3000. He's obviously upset and discouraged over his shaky start. If you were Barry's supervisor, what would you do? Situations like this one can cause managers to fret and fuss and begin talking about disciplinary action. However, leaders take a different approach. A  more...

Succession Planning Management So, you have a succession plan and you've identified some problems. What do you do now? By taking this course, you will learn how to establish a leadership and talent development program that will ensure your succession plan achieves its goals. You will also learn how to overcome some common challenges that management teams face when trying to find the right people for a position. Since succession  more...

Delegation the Personal Approach Have you delegated tasks only to later find out that the task wasn't completed properly or that it wouldn't be completed on time? Perhaps you need to reevaluate your delegation skills. This course will help you work more effectively with employees in a delegation situation. As you progress through the "Delegation: the Personal Approach" course, you will discover several important factors about  more...

Understanding Technical Professionals As a manager, have you felt that technical professionals are sometimes difficult to understand? Do you find that the usual management models are not as effective as they could be? This course explains the ways in which these employees differ from other workers and how you can apply more appropriate and effective management techniques. You will also learn how business has responded with new  more...

Attracting Motivating and Retaining Technical Professionals If you're having problems finding and keeping technical professionals, you're not alone. In our financially competitive and technologically advanced business world, technical professionals are in great demand. Managers need to find ways to attract top-performing technical employees and keep them once they're on the job. In fact, surveys show that managers list attracting, motivating, and retaining  more...

Competitive Factors in Strategic Marketing You've got a great idea for a new product or service for your organization, or a major enhancement for an existing one. Now you've got to present the case to the decision-makers to go forward. What kinds of topics should you include in your strategic marketing plan? In this course you'll learn exactly what to consider as you develop and present your plan, including market data and competitor  more...

Initiating a Succession Plan Simulation Ulema, Inc. is a market research firm providing consulting, market analysis, strategic planning and technology forecasting services. The Ulema Reports Group (URG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ulema, Inc., produces single and multi-client studies on fast-moving market sectors. The lifecycles for these studies are often as little as 6 months to one year from the start of development, so in order  more...

Managing Multiple IT Projects As a project manager for IT projects, do you find you are managing more than one project at a time? Multi-project environments are becoming increasingly common. This course will focus on the new skills and techniques that will prepare you and your team for multiple project work. In addition, it will teach you management techniques for the multi-project IT workplace.  more...

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

Excel 2000 - Proficient User DiscoverWare's Discover Excel 2000 is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2000. Excel 2000 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets online and on the Web. Topics include basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing  more...

PowerPoint 2000 - Proficient User DiscoverWare's Discover PowerPoint 2000 is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000. PowerPoint 2000 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents online and on the Web. Topics include PowerPoint basics, creating presentations, working with slides, working with text,  more...

Word 2000 - Proficient User WORD 2000 BASICS What Is Word 2000? __Word 2000 Screen Layout __The Word 2000 Window __Title Bar __Menu Bar __Toolbars __Scroll Bars (exercise) __Select Browse Object Button __(exercise) __View Buttons __Status Bar Create & Open A Document __Create A Document __Use A Template Or Wizard __ (exercise) __Open An Existing Document __ (exercise) __Open A Recent Document __ (exercise) View A Document  more...

Access 2000 User Series Access 2000 Beginning (2 Hours 6 Minutes) 1.0 Introduction (26 Minutes) 1.1 Starting Access 1.2 Opening an Existing Database 1.3 The Access Desktop 1.4 The Database Window 1.5 A Preview of the Database Components 2.0 Working with an Existing Database (33 Minutes) 2.1 Viewing and Navigating Table Data 2.2 Editing Table Data 2.3 Adding Records to a Table 2.4 Selecting and Deleting Records 2.5 Find  more...

Access 2000 Beginning Access 2000 Beginning (2 Hours 6 Minutes) 1.0 Introduction (26 Minutes) 1.1 Starting Access 1.2 Opening an Existing Database 1.3 The Access Desktop 1.4 The Database Window 1.5 A Preview of the Database Components 2.0 Working with an Existing Database (33 Minutes) 2.1 Viewing and Navigating Table Data 2.2 Editing Table Data 2.3 Adding Records to a Table 2.4 Selecting and Deleting Records 2.5 Find  more...

Illustrator 9 Offering an unparalleled combination of creative freedom and productivity, Adobe Illustrator is preferred by designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators, and business professionals. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Rachel Caplan guides you through the basics of Illustrator 9, then leads you into the more technical territory by showing you how to modify objects, the use of  more...

Fireworks MX Virtual Training Company author Scott Doucet shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics using Fireworks MX, the latest in the Macromedia MX software production line. Macromedia has designed Fireworks MX to help both the designer and programmer create engaging, attractive, and functional websites in the shortest time possible using the MX technology. It comes with the ability to import,  more...

PageMaker 6 5 Advanced Adobe PageMaker was one of the first page layout applications, and is still heavily used in many corporate production environments, as well as some studios and magazines. If you are looking for employment within corporate desktop publishing departments, learning PageMaker is a must. In Virtual Training Company's PageMaker 6.5 Advanced tutorial, author Diane Presler begins by making you comfortable  more...

The Art of Global Communication Considering that communication is something you do every day, how many people actually stop to consider what is happening before they speak? Can you just talk without thinking too much about the target audience, the message to be communicated, and a host of other information? Communication is too important to be left to chance. The subtleties of language, expressions, and gestures all enrich the  more...

Improving Your Cross-cultural Communications Picture the scene. You've been asked to contact some new clients based over 3,000 miles away. You've never spoken with them before and you're not sure what response you'll get. This is a familiar situation that is played out daily in many organizations around the world. How many times have you found yourself in this situation?Thankfully, there are things you can do to improve your cross-cultural  more...

Essentials of External Consulting You may already have a reputation as something of an area specialist or problem solver. You may have a number of years of general management experience, or you may have recently acquired a management qualification. Perhaps you've now been asked to deploy your knowledge in an external consulting role.What do external consultants really do? Although they may work in a variety of disciplines, clearly  more...

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

Excellence in Internal Customer Service In today's fast-changing and highly competitive business climate, offering excellent customer service has never been so important. But what about taking a different approach? Has your organization tried looking inwardly to find the answers to offering great service? Organizations consist of an independent chain of individuals and functional units, each taking inputs from one another and turning  more...

Customer Satisfaction Analysis and Implementation What you get out of a well-designed customer satisfaction survey will depend largely on the power of the analytical tools you apply to the data and the effectiveness of actions taken based on the resulting information. Although the analysis itself is best conducted by your statistical team, you'll be able to use survey results more effectively if you understand how key analytical tools are  more...

The Contact Center and the Technical Support Agent In the last few years, organizations have realized that it is easier to generate revenue from an existing customer base than to find new customers. Retaining customers has become paramount, and technical support has become a valuable resource. Driven by Customer Relationship Management (CRM) principles, this course explains how the role of the technical support agent (TSA) has changed as  more...

Access 2000 - Proficient DiscoverWare's Discover Access 2000 is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Access 2000.Access 2000 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for building and maintaining professional databases.Topics include basic database concepts,planning a database, creating and modifying tables and forms,finding and sorting  more...

Access 2000 Expert 1. Access 2000 (Expert) Basics Work With Toolbars The Menu Bar & Other Toolbars Install Add-In Programs What Is An Add-In? Install & Load Add-Ins Unload Add-Ins Work With Previous Versions Of Access Access 2000 & Previous Versions Of Access Access 2000 & Access 97 Access 2000 & Access 95 Convert A Database Set Startup Options Set Startup Options Help In Access 2000 The Office Assistant Microsoft  more...

Outlook 2000 - Proficient Discover Outlook 2000 Outline Microsoft Outlook 2000 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2000 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. DiscoverWare's Discover Outlook 2000 combines audio, animation, and software simulation with a unique user interface to make  more...

Sales Skills Developing a Winning Strategy In Sales Skills: Developing a Winning Strategy, you will learn how to research market conditions and analyze your competitors using a SWOT matrix. You will also learn the steps of the consulting strategy and what questions you should ask when planning solutions for clients. In addition, you will learn the steps to take to help clients find solutions to their needs. Learn To  more...

Frontpage 2000 Proficient User C ourse Overview This course prepares IT Professionals to create Web pages, create and maintiain Webs using FrontPage 2000. L earn To: Create Web Pages with FrontPage 2000. Create Webs. Maintain Webs. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is intended for end users using Microsoft FrontPage 2000. Participants should have a basic understanding  more...

Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 2 Logical Structure Course Overview This course focuses on the logical structures involved in implementing and administering a Windows 2000 directory services infrastructure. It also teaches how to manage active directory objects. L earn To: Identify Active Directory Logical Models. Perform Active Directory Administration. Delegate Administrative Authority. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based  more...

Oracle SQL Specifics Retrieving and Formatting Data Course Overview This course is the first in a two-part series on Oracle SQL Specifics that will teach participants how to use commands, functions, and operators supported by Oracle as extensions to standard SQL. Students will be introduced to the Oracle implementation of the relational database management system (RDBMS) and the object-relational database management system (ORDBMS). Users will  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Managing Memory and Disk I O Course Overview This course is the second in a three-part Oracle8 Performance Tuning series. This course introduces the learner to the application tuning issues that will impact database performance. In addition, participants will be introduced to tuning components and functions of the shared pool and the buffer cache. Students will learn how to monitor the contents and usage of the Redo Log  more...

Windows NT 4 0 User Fundamentals Course Overview This multimedia self-paced learning course will instruct you on working with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. The unique Skill Builder instruction uses text, voice, questioning, practice, quizzes and multiple study paths to create a learning environment that enhances your enjoyment and comprehension. Preassessment testing in the beginning of each unit will allow you to  more...

Word 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Microsoft Word 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to create and insert text in a Word document; format text in a document; send and save files in Word; and manage and organize documents. L earn To: Create and insert text in a Word  more...

PowerPoint 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 to create powerful presentations. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to open an existing presentation; identify the functions of the interface components; create a presentation; modify slides in a presentation; enhance a presentation; prepare for delivering a presentation.  more...

Site Server 3 0 Implementation - Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a three part series that will help students prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional exam 70-056, Implementing and Supporting Web Sites Using Microsoft Site Server 3.0. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify the concepts considered when planning a catalog; perform the steps to modify an existing Web page to search  more...

Outlook 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course prepares IT Professionals to send messages to people inside and outside their organization, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain a contact list, and organize their activities with tasks, notes, and journal entries. L earn To: Arrange meetings and contacts. Record tasks, journal and notes entries. Integrate and customize Outlook 2000.  more...

Frontpage 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course prepares IT Professionals to create Web pages, create and maintiain Webs using FrontPage 2000. L earn To: Create Web Pages with FrontPage 2000. Create Webs. Maintain Webs. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is intended for end users using Microsoft FrontPage 2000. Participants should have a basic understanding of  more...

Lotus Notes 6 New Features of IBM Lotus Notes 6 This course assumes some background knowledge of Lotus Notes 4 or 5 and it focuses on teaching the new features and enhancements to Lotus Notes in the new Version 6. It covers the new Lotus Notes 6 Interface, new features of Bookmarks and Messaging, as well as document and replication functionalities and enhancements. Lotus Notes Help has been greatly enhanced in this release so learners will find  more...

NetWare Service and Support Upgrade - Part 3 Course Overview This course is the third in a five-part series on Novell NetWare Service and Support. This series focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of hardware-related problems that network professionals encounter while working with a network. This course covers NetWare installation and troubleshooting a Novell Client. L earn To: Identify the six levels of the  more...

Oracle8i Performance Tuning Managing Memory Disk I O Course Overview This course is the second in a three-part Oracle8i Performance Tuning series. This course introduces the learner to the application tuning issues that will impact database performance. In addition, participants will be introduced to tuning components and functions of the shared pool and the buffer cache. Students will learn how to monitor the contents and usage of the Redo Log  more...

Windows 2000 Administration--Part 1 User Accounts Course Overview This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basics of administration. It introduces the student to the basics of Windows 2000 Network Administration and to the setting up and administering of User Accounts in Windows 2000. L earn To: Identify the key features of Windows 2000 Network Administration. Set up User Accounts.  more...

Windows 2000 Administration--Part 1 User Accounts Course Overview This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basics of administration. It introduces the student to the basics of Windows 2000 Network Administration and to the setting up and administering of User Accounts in Windows 2000. L earn To: Identify the key features of Windows 2000 Network Administration. Set up User Accounts.  more...

Windows 2000 Installation Config Admin --Part 6 Server Organization Course Overview This is the sixth course in an eight-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify and administer a Windows 2000 network; manage, locate, and control access to objects in Active  more...

Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 2 Logical Structure Course Overview This course focuses on the logical structures involved in implementing and administering a Windows 2000 directory services infrastructure. It also teaches how to manage active directory objects. L earn To: Identify Active Directory Logical Models. Perform Active Directory Administration. Delegate Administrative Authority. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A  more...

Exchange 2000 Server--Part 2 Configuring Course Overview This course will teach students how to configure Exchange 2000 server once it has been installed. Even experienced Exchange 5.5 administrators will find a great deal of new material in this course as configuration details relating to Exchange 2000 Server's enhanced scalability is covered. The hands-on consequences of enhancements such as multiple data stores, improved clustering,  more...

Office XP New Features Part 1 Overview Word Excel PowerPoint Course Overview The is the first course in a two part series which begins with a general overview of new productivity and information handling tools. It then concentrates on new features within Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Learn To • Identify the features of speech recognition in Office XP. • Identify the features of handwriting recognition in Office XP. •  more...

Word XP Fundamentals Course Overview This course introduces the learner to the fundamental elements of Word 2002. The Word interface is covered along with the creation of documents and use of Word Help. Working with documents as well as document formatting and management and organization are covered. Learn To • Start Word 2002. • Identify features of the Word 2002 interface. • Change the  more...

Windows XP Prof User Fundamentals This course presents the learner with the skills to become proficient at Microsoft Windows XP. It builds from some basic assumptions about the learner's previous experience within a Windows environment and it comprehensively guides the learner through the basics of using this latest version of Windows with the emphasis on learning by doing. Learn To: o Match Windows XP new features with their  more...

Windows 2000 Network Mgt Part 2 Resources Web Services This is the second course in a five part series that teaches shared network resources, including shared printers and shared folders. The course covers how to publish resources, configure permissions, and configure disk quotas. This course also teaches about Internet Information Services (IIS) configuration, including virtual directories, virtual servers, and configuring authentication for Web  more...

Macromedia Fireworks MX Part 2 Macromedia Fireworks MX provides the tools for creating and producing web graphics and interactivity. It presents a single integrated, web-centered environment. This course presents the concepts of adding interactivity including slices, rollovers, and image maps. The learner is introduced to the creation of basic animations and also how to export web graphics created in Fireworks. Learn To  more...

Lotus Domino 6 for Release 5 Administrators Part 2 This is the second course of the series on the new features of Domino 6. This course teaches how to manage Web users and files. You will also learn how to control mail and about the LDAP enhancements in Domino 6. Finally, you learn about performance optimization in Domino 6. This includes monitoring the server environment and the various methods used to improve performance. Learn To: o To  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 Curriculum This curriculum gives an introduction to distributed computing and Web Services, their advantages, and the challenges to which WebSphere Studio Application Developer offers solutions. It looks at SOAP syntax and how SOAP messages are used in Web Services applications and covers the fundamentals of writing Java clients for a Web Service application. It also covers the role of Universal Description,  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 Curriculum This curriculum gives an introduction to distributed computing and Web Services, their advantages, and the challenges to which WebSphere Studio Application Developer offers solutions. It looks at SOAP syntax and how SOAP messages are used in Web Services applications and covers the fundamentals of writing Java clients for a Web Service application. It also covers the role of Universal Description,  more...

Communicating w Difficult People Communicating with Your Manager Communicating with Difficult People: Communicating with Your Manager offers the student an overview of the information required to identify a difficult manager, approach a difficult manager, and confront difficult manager behavior. The program describes the proper methods to interpret difficult personalities, the various options to cope with a difficult manager, and the appropriate steps to  more...

Listening Skills The Fundamentals of Listening This course highlights general benefits and misconceptions about listening as a means of introducing the concept of listening. It also teaches the learner how to interpret messages and identifies three common types of listening. It provides a step-by-step process on how to become a critical listener and explains the benefits of providing feedback to speakers. It details how to provide feedback by  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 UDDI Application Server 5 This course covers the role of Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) within a Web Services application, describing how to use it to publish and find a Web Service. Using Web Services Description Language (WSDL) with UDDI in the Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is covered. Instruction is given in how to configure and run a Unit Test UDDI registry and running the Web Services  more...

Excellence in Service Building a Customer Service Team In Excellence in Service: Building a Customer Service Team, you will learn techniques to successfully select, train, and motivate employees to form a customer service team. You will identify important aspects of employment laws that affect your search for quality service employees. You will also learn how to develop a training program that is suitable for your customer service team and that will  more...

Call Center Mgt Managing an Inbound Call Center Call Center Management: Managing an Inbound Call Center gives the student an overview of inbound call centers, managerial roles, and technologies that affect call centers. The program also gives the student guidelines for establishing a call center, as well as things to remember when establishing the call center. Learning the material in this program, the student will be able to establish a call  more...

Call Center Mgt Measuring Quality Performance Call Center Management: Measuring Quality and Performance teaches the student information about customer expectations and how to reduce the percentage of a call center's lost calls. The program also teaches students about various staffing tactics, provides a process for calculating staff levels, and identifies the types of reports that call center managers use to evaluate a call center's  more...

Call Center Mgt Managing Motivating Your Staff Call Center Management: Managing and Motivating Your Staff gives the student information about turnover and training as well as processes for reducing turnover and training effectively. The program also gives the student a process for managing employee stress as well as guidelines for motivating and communicating with employees. Additionally, the program provides students with processes and  more...

Interviewing Skills Preparing for an Interview In Interviewing Skills - Preparing for an Interview, you will learn specific information and practices that will help you find and hire the right candidate for your team, including steps you can take to prepare for interviews and the types of questions you should ask when meeting with candidates. You will also learn about different types and uses of interviews, as well as special considerations  more...

Exit Interviewing Skills Preparing for an Exit Interview Exit Interviewing: Preparing for an Exit Interview offers the student an overview of the purposes and types of exit interviews, how to set up exit interviews, and how to conduct them. The program covers who, when, and where the interviews should be conducted, as well as how they should be structured. It also covers guidelines for interviewing effectively, steps to prepare for exit interviews,  more...

360-Degree Feedback Max the Benefits of 360-Degree Feedback 360-Degree Feedback: Maximizing the Benefits of 360-Degree Feedback covers how to enhance the use of 360-degree feedback, address employee performance, and support employee development. It also covers how to reinforce organizational goals in 360-degree feedback and when to provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development to employees. Learn To Identify the  more...

Outlook 2003 Fundamentals This course, along with the Outlook 2003: Proficient User course, addresses the fundamental and essential features of Microsoft Outlook as defined by the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for Outlook 2003 Specialist exam. Learners completing this series should be well prepared for the certification exam and have a solid foundation in essential Outlook skills. Learn To  more...

Delegation Monitoring Evaluating Results In "Delegation: Monitoring and Evaluating Results," you will learn how examine such areas as how to review delegates, how to maintain task boundaries, how to support delegates, and how to deal with delegates who offer resistance. Delegates need to be assisted in their development through coaching, trust and motivation, and this course teaches strategies in all these fields. To help them to get the  more...

Employee Performance Managing Difficult People Employee Performance: Managing Difficult People will help you develop the skills needed to address a difficult person according to their specific behavior. In this course, you will have the opportunity to meet with several Marketing Department team members to address their difficult personalities. You will follow the guidelines for managing difficult people in order to decrease the department's  more...

Negotiating Preparing for a Negotiation Negotiating: Preparing for a Negotiation offers the student information about the different types of objectives and variables, how to identify objectives and variables, and how to establish negotiation requirements. This program also covers methods for researching the party with whom the negotiation will be held, as well as what types of information to find, such as the other party's reputation,  more...

Managing High Performers Implementing Recognition Programs Managing High Performers: Implementing Recognition Programs, takes the learner through the importance of developing effective recognition programs which will ensure the retention of your company a a s high performers. Effective coaching, mentoring, and feedback delivered in tandem with a recognition program are the focus in this course, and learners will find invaluable guidelines for each.  more...

Access 2003 Fundamentals This course, along with the Proficient User course, maps to the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for the Access 2003 Specialist exam. It presents the learner with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2003. The student learns how to create tables and relationships, how to manipulate tables, and how to create simple and advanced queries. Learn To  more...

Word 2003 Fundamentals This series addresses the fundamental features of Word as defined by the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for Word 2003 Specialist exam. Learners completing this series should be well prepared for the certification exam, and have a solid foundation in essential Word skills. Learn To To create a new document type from a template.  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Planning Execution In a Project Planning and Execution,'' you will learn about project activity definition, time management, project critical path, and cost management. Planning is critical to the success of a project. Project managers must develop and maintain plans for both human and resource management, as well as for communication, risk, and procurement. With proper planning in place, the project can be  more...

Brand Management Building Brand Equity Brand Management: Building Brand Equity explains how brand management affects other functions in an organization, how marketing mix components can help build brand equity, and how to position a brand effectively in the marketplace. The program also details the stages for developing brand equity, the benefits brand equity provides, and the importance of maintaining brand equity. Learn To  more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 4 Course Overview This is the fourth course in a five part series that will provide students with the knowledge to write a Microsoft Visual Basic-based application that accesses data from a database. In this course, students will learn to use ActiveX Data Objects to access and manipulate data sources. This course also addresses advanced database issues, such as data integrity and referential  more...

Lotus Notes 6 New Features of IBM Lotus Notes 6 This course assumes some background knowledge of Lotus Notes 4 or 5 and it focuses on teaching the new features and enhancements to Lotus Notes in the new Version 6. It covers the new Lotus Notes 6 Interface, new features of Bookmarks and Messaging, as well as document and replication functionalities and enhancements. Lotus Notes Help has been greatly enhanced in this release so learners will find  more...

Navigating Oracle Applications 11i This series teaches learners how to access and navigate within Oracle Applications, release 11i. The course covers Oracle Applications 11i Interface, navigation tips, manipulating data using Find mode and Query mode, and also accessing online help. Learners are taught to enter data, retrieve information in the form of a query, maintain data, use flexfields, and access online help. Additionally,  more...

Windows 2000 Installation Config Admin --Part 6 Server Organization Course Overview This is the sixth course in an eight-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify and administer a Windows 2000 network; manage, locate, and control access to objects in Active  more...

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

WebSphere MQ Essentials Introduction This course is designed to provide a technical introduction to WebSphere MQ. It identifies the major benefits of WebSphere MQ on application design, and lists the platforms on which WebSphere MQ is supported. The basic components and structure of WebSphere MQ are described, as well as the function of the calls in the Message Queue Interface (MQI). The tasks for managing a queue manager,  more...

WebSphere MQ Essentials Introduction This course is designed to provide a technical introduction to WebSphere MQ. It identifies the major benefits of WebSphere MQ on application design, and lists the platforms on which WebSphere MQ is supported. The basic components and structure of WebSphere MQ are described, as well as the function of the calls in the Message Queue Interface (MQI). The tasks for managing a queue manager,  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 UDDI Application Server 5 This course covers the role of Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) within a Web Services application, describing how to use it to publish and find a Web Service. Using Web Services Description Language (WSDL) with UDDI in the Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is covered. Instruction is given in how to configure and run a Unit Test UDDI registry and running the Web Services  more...

Managerial Leadership Motivating Employees Managerial Leadership: Motivating Employees offers the student an overview of the various roles leaders have in organizations, as well as how leaders can help employees discover and learn their roles in organizations. This program includes guidelines for helping employees align their goals with those of the organization, for evaluating employees' performance, and for motivating employees. In  more...

Excel 2003 Fundamentals This course, along with the Excel 2003 Proficient User course, maps to the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for the Excel 2003 Expert exams. Learners completing these courses should be well prepared for the certification exams, and have a solid foundation in basic Excel skills. Learn To To open a template-based workbook.  more...

Business Code of Conduct Bribery Kickbacks This course defines bribery and kickbacks, giving concrete examples of each, and guidelines for employees who find themselves the subject of bribery or kickback overtures. This course also covers the consequences of taking a bribe or a kickback. Learn To: Identify incoming and outgoing bribes and kickbacks. Identify some of the more common legal proscriptions against bribery and  more...