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

A Foolproof Method for Conduting a Job Search Learn a foolproof method of how to conduct a job search and seize 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 merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. This is one of three possible modules that you can take as self-directed study.  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...

Advanced e-Mail Marketing The Advanced e-mail Marketing Course provides a contemporary and comprehensive learning program for e-mail marketing. The course is designed for marketers with a general knowledge of e-marketing techniques and processes. Students should complete the e-marketing course first or have general experience in e-marketing prior to taking this advanced course. The course is instructor led via e-mail, a  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...

Java 2 -- Advanced Enterprise Java This course contains 3 units: Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Java Native Interface, and The Debugger. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Advanced Enterprise Java language. The first unit explains the concept of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC). It covers the features and functions of JDBC and the differences  more...

Writing User Guides Designed for people who want to focus on writing effective user (how-to) guides. Designed for people who want to enter the technical writing field, this course focuses on writing effective user (how-to) guides and gives an introduction to the job of a user guide writer. Whether writing for the users of a company?s computer system, for cashiers who need to know how to use a scanner, or for owners  more...

Windows 2000 Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows 2000 by walking them through the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows 2000. Students will learn end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on  more...

Windows NT Introduction Students will learn how to understand and use networking resources in this course that introduces basic features of Microsoft Windows NT. The course also includes lessons on managing files by renaming, copying, and moving folders. This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Windows NT. Students will learn skills such as working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home A Trump U Course-If you ever plan to buy a house this course can save you money, time and aggravation. This course will give you expert instruction, including video tutorials that can save you thousands and position you for success and security in your personal real estate investments. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how  more...

Windows Vista This course introduces students to Microsoft Windows Vista. It discusses the editions available, including Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, and Ultimate, and points out the differences between them. It also introduces some of the new features of Windows Vista, including the Sidebar, Windows Aero, and Windows Media Center. It teaches the user skills such as working on the Desktop, using  more...

Tour Operator Certificate - Instructor Led The Travel Agent Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective tour operator. This includes instruction in the ground transporation, air reservations, tour products, sales and customer service and air fares. The Tour Operator Certificate Program consists of seven individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor  more...

Travel Agent Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Travel Agent Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective travel professional. This includes instruction in the Sabre Computer Reservation Systems, travel reservations, fares and tickets, leisure travel products, destination geography and travel sales and customer service. The Travel Agent Certificate Program consists of twelve individual courses (see course  more...

Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level Start earning your TCIC Certificate today! This comprehensive program allows you to work at your own pace, take online quizzes to test what you are learning and to submit assignments for instructor review. You will focus on performing audience analyses, determining the purpose and structure for technical documents, utilizing visual and document design, and managing complex documentation projects.  more...

Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. Such steps include recognizing what type of business is best to  more...

Supply Management Contract Writing You ve noticed the changes in purchasing over the past few years, haven t you? The changes that have purchasers doing less order processing and more contracting and relationship building with suppliers? This new role requires that you have a new skill set contract writing. Yet most purchasers don t know how to write a contract. This is troublesome. Because if you aren t familiar with the  more...

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

Savings Strategy Development Your CEO wants to know: "Are you executing a cost savings strategy or are you just 'winging it'?" Could you respond by producing a top-notch written strategy? If not, the highly personal and interactive online class "Savings Strategy Development" can help you. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date.  more...

Ready, Set, XML for Non Programmers XML for writers, editors, managers, and other non-programmers. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2005 Learn how to get the most out of Intuit's QuickBooks Pro 2005 software. This interactive training provides an easy to follow self-paced format. You determine when you want to learn and the instructor is always there to provide you the expert instruction you want. Learn, practice and assess your skills as you become an expert user of the World's most popular accounting software. Welcome to the  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2006 Learn how to get the most out of Intuit`s QuickBooks Pro 2006 software. This interactive, self-directed training provides an easy to follow self-paced format. You determine when you want to learn and the virtual video instructor is always there to provide you the expert instruction you want. Learn, practice and assess your skills as you become an expert user of the World`s most popular accounting  more...

Proven success in building an E-business Before you invest, learn the essentials of running an on-line business and avoid getting ripped off! This is an intense course designed to teach you the basics of building your own Internet business. If you think putting up a web site is all you need to do, you are DEAD WRONG! By taking this course you will learn how to control all of the costs associated with starting an Internet business  more...

Project 2000 Level 1 This course introduces students to the various tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project coordinators. Among the topics taught are basics of project management, start dates, task relationships, task types, master projects, and combining Project with other applications and the Web. This course introduces students to the various tools in Project 2000 that allow them to  more...

Professional Writing Skills at a Glance This course covers the following three major areas of professionals writing skills. Welcome to Professional Writing Skills at a Glance This course covers the following three major areas of professionals writing skills:Introduction to Communication: An overview of communication skills provides a starting point for the course. A checklist will reveal both your writing strengths and weaknesses so  more...

Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying Have your suppliers figured out how to neutralize your negotiation strategies? Most savvy sellers go through negotiation training at least yearly. Unless you ve been just as diligent at improving your negotiation skills, your chances of getting the best deals from your suppliers are very slim. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60  more...

Paralegalism Career Overview Start a new career. Students learn about law and the role of the paralegal and what it takes to become one. Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. Gaining an overview of the law can provide students  more...

Microsoft Windows XP Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP by including lessons on customizing the Desktop and using Windows Explorer. The course will walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals Have you struggled with completing your purchasing projects on time? You probably would not have if you used Microsoft Project. By taking the highly personal and interactive online class "Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals," you will not only learn how to use the software, you'll learn how to apply it to your purchasing work. You'll also learn project management principles that will  more...

Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals Are you failing to take advantage of Microsoft Excel's powerful techniques for purchasing? Look, even if you are an experienced Excel user, you may not be utilizing the tools that can help you make sound purchasing decisions and deliver top-notch presentations. The highly personal and interactive online course "Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals" will enable you to perform sophisticated  more...

Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals If you are new to purchasing, are you ready for the many challenges you'll face in the months ahead? The highly personal and interactive online class "Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals" walks you through the purchasing process step-by-step. You'll be ready for these challenges. And you won't need the years of experience usually required to learn how to deal with these challenges. You'll get more  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program This program prepares students to practice as Legal Nurse Consultants. It is a 16 week course of study. Upon completion, students are eligible to receive Certification from the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting. This course is 90 contact hours of study. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program. College You have made a wise decision to pursue study and  more...

Learn Spanish On-line From Live Instructors! - "Beginning Spanish 1" Beginning Spanish 1 features 20 sessions taught in English by a live instructor and delivered in the Virtual Classroom. Discover an exciting way to learn the basic skills you need to communicate in Spanish. This 3 month introductory course combines the effectiveness of being taught by an instructor in a classroom with the flexibility and independence of online learning. The Course As a registered  more...

Just Write! Keeping a Journal It`s never too late.Get started recording your life. This course provides opportunities for participants to grow through regular journal writing. Identify and develop your personal journal style. Keep a record of your life. Learn skills that produce a rewarding journaling experience. The class provides a varied assortment of resources and strategies that will enrich your journal. Participants  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...

Introduction to XML The ABC`s of XML tagging. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this self-directed course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write content, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser that  more...

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

How To Make Money Writing For Newspapers Designed to help the beginner start earning money writing for newspapers. Individuals will learn how to pitch editors that will net their first sale. Whether they are looking to make money during their spare time or want to pursue freelancing full time. They?ll learn which department to address for the type of feature they want to write. And which departments are more likely to be receptive.  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 Critically Evaluate Your Business Plan A Trump U Course- Thinking like an entrepreneur means making the most of your opportunities. To achieve your dreams, you must know how to examine your plans critically. And you must learn to set milestone goals that you can count on. With this course, you will develop the vision and analytic skills you need. Learn how to create the business plan that will change everything for you. Students may  more...

HTML 4 Learn the in`s and out`s of HTML. Follow along with HTML expert Rob Tracy as he shows you how to create well formed HTML code, understand the basics of Java script, and introduces you to Cascading Style Sheets. Welcome to the HTML 4 Training Series Learn the in`s and out`s of HTML. Follow along with HTML expert Robb Tracy as he shows you how to create well formed HTML code, understand the basics  more...

How to Beat Writers Block A program for the beginning and "blocked" writer who needs a jump-start. Through journal exercises, freefalling, modelling and "stream of consciousness" work, the writer learns to abandon the structures which have restrained their talent, and take on the craft from a whole new perspective.  more...

Hotel Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Hotel Certificate Program provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective travel professional in a hotel. This includes instruction in hotle products, sales and customer service and ground transportation. The Hotel Certificate Program consists of four individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interacation through email  more...

Five Quick Steps to Telecommuting A self-paced ebook of tools to help you start your telework experience. This ebook-based course is designed primarily for corporate employees who would like the flexibility of telecommuting--working at home or other remote location--for several days each week. In five information-packed chapters, this self-paced ebook course helps you plan your telework experience, set up your home office,  more...

Getting More From Books: Intro to Literary Analysis This course makes reading more fun and more meaningful by teaching basic literary analysis. It`s easy to skim through a novel -- but getting involved in the book can teach you more about yourself, your world, and the human experience! Whether you like dense novels or "just for fun" fiction, this course will help you get more out of the books you read. All it takes is a curious mind. You`ll learn  more...

Getting Started With Microsoft Windows XP This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. The course will also walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces  more...

Getting Started With Project 2000 This course introduces students to some of the basic tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project managers. Students will briefly explore the basics of project management, including creating deadlines, baselines, and tasks. This course introduces students to some of the basic tools in Project 2000 that allow them to become more efficient project managers. Students will  more...

Getting Started With Windows Millennium This course introduces the basic features in Windows Millennium Edition by teaching necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, operating the Start menu and Taskbar, navigating in Windows Explorer, and using some of the included accessories. This course introduces students to the basic features in Windows Millennium Edition. This course will teach necessary  more...

Fall Protection You know that dream where, arms and legs flailing, you get smaller as your voice trails away and everything accelerates away from you as you fall into an endless pit. Well, in the real world, it`s not a dream; it`s a nightmare, and endless pits are a fairy tale. In reality, it`s not the fall that scares you; it`s the sudden stop at the bottom. Welcome to Fall Protection You know that dream where,  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...

Expert Purchasing Management Are you a purchasing manager who worries about balancing the many demands of your leadership role? You're not alone. Today's companies are expecting more than ever from their purchasing managers. And today's environment is confronting purchasing managers with more challenges than ever. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from  more...

Design a Winning Business Based on Your Idea--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- A disciplined business plan turns dreamers into winners. To turn a concept into a golden success, you need a plan for financing, market research, marketing, operations and more. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have  more...

Design a Winning Business Based on Your Idea--Self-Directed A Trump U Course- A disciplined business plan turns dreamers into winners. To turn a concept into a golden success, you need a plan for financing, market research, marketing, operations and more. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have  more...

Cruise Line Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Cruise Line Certificate program provides comprehensive training necessary to work for a cruise line. This includes instruction in cruise product, air reservations and customer service. The Cruise Line Certificate Program consists of six individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interacation through email and message boards, assigments and  more...

CSS Cascading Style Sheets has become a vital element of today`s web pages. Follow along with Robb H. Tracy as he introduces you to the concepts of XHTML, Cascading, and setting and understanding property values for CSS rules. As the course progresses, Robb will instruct you in more advanced concepts such as floating elements, colors, advanced selectors and lists. Course may be extended up to 1 year  more...

Comprehensive Medical Coding Training ...truck me as the best. Well... I am living proof it works! I start my new career March 10, 2004 and I cannot wait. This job will change my life and that of my family. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER! " Gwenn A. "Hi! Just wanted to let you know I interviewed and was offered (which I accepted) a great job as head coder for a new Outpatient Surgical Center. They gave me a coding test, 12 surgical  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using MIME method of instruction Student Edition Designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills a Medical Transcription student needs to become certified as a qualified professional. This course is recommended for students who wish to work in a medical office. See course description for course fees. Set for a 6 month completion schedule. Recognized by the AAMT (American Association for Medical Transcription). This course follows the  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription Using MIME Method of Instruction Professional Edition This course utilizes proven methods that provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to immediately start working either from home or on-site as a qualified MT professional. Twice as much dictation over Student Edition and additional MT modules. 12 month completion schedule. This complete course combines the most valuable and state of the art training methods available today for  more...

Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training Our MT Program is a complete and comprehensive online medical transcription course that takes 6 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included with the exception of a medical dictionary (required for the course), including foot pedal and its software to operate it (to do the dictation). Please Print Out And Read This Information Carefully Our Medical  more...

Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated Cafeteria Plan rules and earn a "Certified Cafeteria Plan Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans are one of the most-used benefits offered by employers in the United States, yet they are  more...

Car Rental Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Car Rental Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to work for a car rental agency. This includes instruction in the Sabre Computer Reservation Systems, travel reservations ad ground transportation. FULL DESCRIPTION The Car Rental Certificate Program consists of four individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interacation  more...

Beyond Grant Writing and Approaching Viable Funding Sources with Success Many grants are developed and submitted to possible funding sources each year. Few are chosen for funding. This course will highlight the characteristics of a funded grant and a granting organization`s criteria for success. This self-directed course will guide the participant through the process of finding, applying and successfully engaging grant funding sources. The five (5) week course will  more...

Beat Writer`s Block with Journaling A program for the beginning and "blocked" writer who needs a jump-start. Through journal exercises, freefalling, modeling and "stream of consciousness" work, the writer learns to abandon the structures which have restrained their talent, and take on the craft from a whole new perspective.  more...

Basics Of Smart International Procurement Are you responsible for increasing your organization s international procurement and don t know where to begin? International procurement is a challenge. Buying internationally is much more complex than buying domestically. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date. Reasonable time should be given to  more...

AutoCAD 2006 2D Learn to control the many features of AutoCAD 2D, including commands, plotting, crosshatching, and pallets. Follow along with Kristen Kurland as she shows you how to work with dimensions, regions, boundaries, as well as understanding isometrics and viewports. The course can be completed within 90 days or less. The student will have 1 year unlimited access to the course. Welcome to the AutoCAD  more...

AutoCAD 2006 3D Learn to control the many features of AutoCAD 3D including commands, objects, surfaces, and solids. Follow along with Kristen Kurland as she shows you how to manipulate backgrounds, light, material, and landscaping to your needs.The course can be completed within 90 days or less. The student will have 1 year unlimited access to the course. Welcome to the AutoCAD 2006 3D Training Series The  more...

Application Programming using Visual Basic 6.0 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Comprehensive 10 week Visual Basic 6.0 workshop. Learn from a PRO! In designing several applications using Visual Basic 6.0, this course will demonstrate the versatility of VB to help facilitate most projects related to Windows development, as well as, to help in personal programming endeavors. In the course, focus will be geared on learning proper development of friendly GUI screens, programming  more...

An Entrepreneur`s Guide To Starting A Medical Billing Company A 25 page self-directed marketing course designed for those interested in establishing a home based medical billing business. Student may submit questions and have materials reviewed. This course is designed to help you establish, and answer questions you have, about starting a home based medical billing business. The course is designed to guide you on how to establish yourself as a medical  more...

Airline Certificate Program - Instructor Led The Airline Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to work for an airline. This includes instruction in the Sabre Computer Reservation Systems, travel reservations and fares and tickets. The Airline Certificate Program consists of six individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interacation through email and message boards,  more...

Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing A Certificate Program that allows students to engage in a robust course of study that they create and that is specific to their individualized learning needs. Students enrolled in this program will be able to choose from over 20 different topic areas specific to Technical Report Writing and work with a seasoned Senior Technical Writing Practitioner/Educator who will serve to help guide and  more...

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

14 Purchasing Best Practices Wouldn't it be great if you could implement the purchasing best practices that are used by the world's top corporations? Do you think it is impossible because your existing staff is so busy and you don't have the budget to hire an expensive consulting firm? Think again! The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start  more...

Dreamweaver MX 2004 Dreamweaver MX 2004 Dreamweaver is the professional's choice for developing web sites and web applications. With this Dreamwaever training, go from start to finish, create and maintaining basic websites, and learn to support best practices and the latest technologies. Your instructor for this course is David Humes David is an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop, a Certified Practitioner of  more...

Adobe CS3 Production Premium: Workflow Adobe CS3 Production Premium: Workflow Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and  more...

Dramatically Increase Sales With Minor Web Site Changes and Adjustments! Some web sites lure their visitors in and quickly make the sale. Others never sell and never will. What makes the difference? In this tutorial I will show you: 1) Why visitors enter and quickly exit from most web sites - before even reading the sales material. 2) How some sites have solved this problem. Also, you will learn how many Las Vegas casinos lure visitors in and entice them to spend their  more...

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

Word 97 This course is designed to familiarize users with key features of Microsoft Word 97 that will help them create, edit, and modify their text-based documents easily. Students will learn the introductory, intermediate, and advanced features of Microsoft Word 97. The course will start by touching on basic and necessary tools, and then will increase the possibilities of what students can create in the  more...

The Strategic Account Sales Approach A successful sales track record doesn't come from a hit-or-miss approach. It comes from the implementation of step-by-step processes that help ensure predictable, repeatable, and measurable results. In this course, you'll learn about the strategic account sales (SAS) approach for successful sales. You'll start by gaining an understanding of the premises and strategy behind the approach. Then  more...

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 using the SAS approach and where  more...

Conducting Effective Sales Research Meetings Researching your target accounts is important for understanding your customer's business. But only by conducting research meetings will you learn the "inside" information you need to truly understand the business fit between your company and your customer. In this course, you'll learn about bringing your research and communication skills together in strategic account sales (SAS) research meetings.  more...

Working with Your Customer s Key Players Strong customer relationships are essential for long-term sales success. In this course, you'll learn about the second major component of the Strategic Account Sales (SAS) approach--communication. You'll start by learning about developing coach relationships in your target account. A vital part of your sales effectiveness depends on finding contacts at target accounts that can become part of an  more...

The Territorial Account Sales Approach A successful sales track record doesn't come from a hit-or-miss approach. It comes from the implementation of step-by-step processes that help to ensure predictable, repeatable, and measurable results. In this course, you'll learn about the territorial account sales approach for successful sales. You'll start by gaining an understanding of the premises and strategy behind the approach. Then,  more...

Effectively Using Customer-focused Research Meetings In this course, you'll learn about bringing your research and communication skills together in territorial account research meetings. By conducting research meetings, you'll get the inside perspective you need to truly understand your customer. You'll start by learning how to prepare for an effective research meeting. Next, you'll explore how to conduct research meetings to gather desired  more...

Gaining Access to Key Personnel at Your Target Accounts In this course, you'll learn about the second major component of the territorial account sales approach: communication. You'll start by learning about coaching relationships. A vital part of your sales effectiveness depends on finding a key contact in each target account that can become your internal coach for the sales process. Then, you'll learn about gaining access to the right level at your  more...

Promoting Your Brand to Consumers Have you ever experienced one of those days when you hear a brand name and then start noticing that brand name at every turn? You hear a contest promotion on the radio, get a coupon in a magazine, see a commercial on the television, or notice a celebrity endorsement on a billboard. It's as if, suddenly, someone flipped a switch and that brand name appeared out of thin air. What do you call that  more...

Evaluating Brand Effectiveness Your company spends a lot of time and energy creating and building brand name products. From the most memorable name, to the most enticing packaging, to the perfect combination of media, you want everything to be right. Now the question is: Is it working? This course explores why you need measurement systems to examine your brand's effectiveness with consumers and to evaluate your brand  more...

Elements of Marketing Strategy You want to develop a powerful, and well-documented marketing strategy in order to get your new product or service approved. This course is designed to give you a strong start in developing your marketing vision, direction, and ultimately a plan. You'll get an overview of the key factors encompassing the broad scope of strategic marketing. You'll be able to discuss cost structures and their  more...

Generating Creative and Innovative Ideas Is creativity within everyone's grasp? Are people innately creative, or is this a skill that some learn, and others don't?If you have ever watched children at play, it's easy to conclude that all people start at the same level, with the same creative ability. Perhaps they lose their "creative toolboxes" with the self-consciousness of adolescence, or as other demands compete for attention.Whatever  more...

Implementing Creative and Innovative Ideas A creative idea only truly becomes an innovation when it is implemented successfully in the organization.After all, what's an idea without execution? Execution is crucial if the idea is to start making or saving money.The process of implementing creative ideas is what makes great ideas become brilliant ideas. But this success is never immediate. On the contrary, even the greatest ideas demand  more...

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 pitfalls of work groups so you can approach  more...

The Impact of Culture on Communication Everything you say is influenced by culture. You operate with a set of invisible beliefs, values, and assumptions that become apparent to other people in the way you behave. Culture is important to the way you communicate, even though it is often hidden.Understanding more about culture can be a real bonus when working as part of any global organization. Showing your customers and coworkers in  more...

Evaluating Internal Assignments So, is it success or failure? It's crucial that you take time to review your project and confirm outcomes on completion. What has been achieved, and what didn't go as planned?And how have you performed personally? Of course, success depends on your ability as an internal consultant to continually develop in the role, increase your skills, and make overall improvements in your performance. This  more...

Preparing a Business Case Why put time and effort into preparing, writing, and presenting a business case for new projects? Why not just talk to the manager and get his approval for the project? The answers to these questions lie in the fact that organizational budgets for new projects are typically very tight and, as such, your project will be competing against other projects for funding. Without a written business case,  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments Microsoft Windows Vista provides diagnostics and tools to help reduce troubleshooting support costs and user interruptions. Windows Vista can detect and automatically correct most operating system and related hardware problems using these tools. If Vista cannot automatically correct a problem, it provides support resources to help technical support correct it in a timely manner. This course  more...

Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma "If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you are doing," says W. Edwards Deming, a well-known American quality advocate, statistician, and educator. During the Measure stage of the Six Sigma methodology, you need to identify and map processes and procedures for problem areas identified during the Define stage, and present them to the Six Sigma team for a closer  more...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects A process is a means of creating and delivering products and services needed by customers. According to Takashi Osada, Japanese author and quality pioneer, "if the process is right, the results will take care of themselves." By Six Sigma standards, a "right process" is one that creates and delivers precisely what the customer needs. By this logic, no Six Sigma effort can start without having a  more...

Succession Planning Strategies You've decided to create a succession plan for your organization, but where do you start? This course explains how to begin the succession planning process. You will discover how to initiate a succession planning process from the conceptualization of the problem to developing an action plan. You will also discover opportunities for customizing the succession plan. Your understanding of succession  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...

Leadership and Change Take a minute to think of people whom you consider to be exemplary leaders--people who led their organizations to greatness. What are the events or actions that led you to believe these leaders were exemplary? Was it the development of a new product, the revival of a failing business, or perhaps the start-up of an entrepreneurial venture? People who become leaders are individuals who triumph  more...

The Model Leader "Leaders...know how to dance the old dance. We all grew up in traditional organizations with conventional leader and role models. Now the music has changed. We don't know the new steps and there are not footprints on the floor." Peter R. Schools' words accurately reflect the challenges of leading today. You have to be able to develop a diverse team that can achieve optimum performance. You have to  more...

The Art of Knowledge Management Knowledge management has become a cornerstone for corporate success in the 21st century. Companies that create an environment for safely discovering and using the knowledge in their organization will prosper. Those that fail to truly use what they know will eventually fall by the wayside.This course provides a framework for growing knowledge in your company. Itprovides big-picture information  more...

Knowledge as Capital Times are changing. No longer is a company valued on just its physical assets and income streams. A quick look at many Internet focused organizations points to a basic fact: There is a new kind of asset being valued in our economy. That asset is knowledge, the intellectual capital of the organization. The high potential return of leveraging the knowledge capital of an organization has led to  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Recover Databases Course Overview This course introduces students to Oracle9i database recovery concepts. The recovery concepts course includes recovery with and without archiving, recovery of offline and online databases, recovery with missing data files, and incomplete recovery with and without archiving. Additional concepts covered by this course include time-based recovery, cancel-based recovery, recovery  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Create a Database Course Overview The Oracle9i Database Administration: Create a Database course is the second in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle9i. Participants learn about the concepts associated with storage structure components, management of rollback segments, temporary segments, and indexes. In addition, this course discusses how to  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Manage an Instance Course Overview The Oracle9i Database Administration: Manage An Instance course is the first in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle9i. This course introduces the participants to the concepts and procedures associated with Oracle architectural components. The participants learn the various tasks of a database administrator that are  more...

Oracle PL SQL Procedures Functions Packages 61114 Course Overview This course is the second in a series of three titles. It introduces the learner to the basics of PL/SQL subprograms. This course covers the building and invoking of procedures and functions. Additionally, this course introduces the basics of creating and using packages. L earn To: Identify the types and components of a subprogram. Create a subprogram. Create  more...

UNIX--Part 2 Advanced Topics for Users Course Overview The second course in the UNIX curriculum teaches end users a little about how UNIX works and handles resources. It shows how UNIX can be best used by advanced users in a UNIX-based enterprise. This course can even act as a starting primer for users interested in becoming administrators. L earn To: Identify the hardware requirements for a UNIX system. Identify the  more...

ZENworks 2 0 Desktop Mgmt Part 2 Course Overview This course provides students with the concepts and skills to establish ZENworks 2.0 on a NetWare 5 network and use the ZENworks components (i.e., Application Launcher, Remote Management and Workstation Manager) to manage Windows workstations through NDS. L earn To: Identify how to establish the desktop environment using ZENworks 2.0. Identify how to manage remote  more...

Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Admin --Part 3 IP Routing Course Overview This is the third course in a five-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows 2000 network infrastructure. At the completion of this course, students will learn to install and configure Windows 2000  more...

Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Admin --Part 3 IP Routing Course Overview This is the third course in a five-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows 2000 network infrastructure. At the completion of this course, students will learn to install and configure Windows 2000  more...

Windows 2000 Instalation Config Admin --Part 8 Security Considerations Course Overview This is the final 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 the features of securing a network; identify the Security Tool Set components and configuration areas  more...

Windows 2000 Instalation Config Admin --Part 8 Security Considerations Course Overview This is the final 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 the features of securing a network; identify the Security Tool Set components and configuration areas  more...

Oracle8i Network Administration Net8 Additional Config Troubleshooting Course Overview This is the second in a two-part series based on Oracle8i Network Administration. This series introduces participants to the trends and problems associated with business networking and presents the various solutions required to address these problems. This series explains in detail the architecture of Net8 and describes the steps in which connections are established between  more...

Oracle8i Backup and Recovery Troubleshooting Recovery Course Overview Oracle's computer-based training course Oracle8i Backup and Recovery: Troubleshooting and Recovery is the second course in a two part series that introduces participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database recovery strategies. This course will identify ways of handling different types of failures, diagnosing errors and detecting corruption. Additionally,  more...

Oracle8i Backup and Recovery Strategies Backups Course Overview This is the first course in a two-part series that covers the critical skills in planning and implementing database backup and recovery strategies. This course introduces the learners to the backup and recovery goals and functions of the various structures and processes in the Oracle architecture. In addition, participants learn to manage archive processing and maintain a  more...

Oracle8i Database Admin Create Databases Course Overview This course is the second in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle8i. In this course, participants will learn about the concepts associated with storage structure components, managing rollback segments, temporary segments, and indexes. In addition, creating and maintaining databases will be covered. L earn To:  more...

Windows NT Server 4 0 Installation Configuration- Part 1 Course Overview This is the sixth course in a seven-part series intended for network support professionals working in a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 based enterprise environment. The series aims to enable these professionals to pass Microsoft's certification examination 70-68. This series gives participants the opportunity to design, implement, and support the Windows NT Server network  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 have  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Optimizing Sorts and Minimizing Contention Course Overview This course is the third in a three-part Oracle8 Performance Tuning series. This course introduces the participants improving performance for sort operations. The student will be able to identify the SQL operations that require sorts, ensure that sorting is done in memory where possible, use direct writes for large sorts and allocate temporary space appropriately. The student  more...

Oracle8 Network Administration Net8 Configuration and Troubleshooting Course Overview This is the second course in a two-part series based on Oracle8 Network Administration. This course introduces participants to the trends and problems associated with business networking and presents the various solutions required to address these problems. This series explains in detail the architecture of Net8 and describes the steps in which connections are established  more...

Oracle8 Backup and Recovery - Troubleshooting and Recovery Course Overview This course is the second course in a two-part series that introduces participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database recovery strategies. This course will identify ways of handling different types of failures, diagnosing errors and detecting corruption. Additionally, users will be introduced to the different types of Oracle recovery methods and how to  more...

Oracle8 Backup and Recovery - Strategies and Backups Course Overview This is the first course in a two-part series that will introduce participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database backup strategies. In this course, users will be introduced to backup concepts and the Oracle architecture. They will learn how to change the archive mode of a database and configure a database for archive processing. Additionally, users will  more...

Oracle8 Database Administration - Create Databases Course Overview This course is the second in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle8. In this course, participants will learn about the concepts associated with storage structure components, managing rollback segments, temporary segments, and indexes. In addition, creating and maintaining databases will be covered. L earn To:  more...

Oracle8 Database Administration - Manage an Instance Course Overview This course is the first in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle8. In this course, participants will learn about the concepts and procedures associated with Oracle architectural components, using the database administration tools, managing an Oracle instance, and using National Language Support. L earn To:  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Collecting and Organizing Information Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to identify the different application types in Lotus Notes, the features provided for Lotus Notes mails and the features of Notes replication; use Notes workspace to perform common tasks; create and  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Collecting and Organizing Information Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to identify the different application types in Lotus Notes, the features provided for Lotus Notes mails and the features of Notes replication; use Notes workspace to perform common tasks; create and  more...

Working with SAP R 3 v4 x Course Overview To fully exploit the functionality of R/3, business users need to be both confident and proficient in the use of all the main navigational features and system functionalities of SAP. This course is essential study for users of all R/3 modules, regardless of the organization's business activities. While confidence in the use of Windows applications is a prerequisite to using  more...

SAP R 3 System Management System Administration Course Overview The course SAP R/3 System Management is intended to give all company employees, working in the area of system administration a thorough overview of all areas within system administration and possibilities of use. L earn To: Introduction to the R/3 Basis System. Architecture/System Landscape. R/3 Services. R/3 Networks. Basic Administration Principles.  more...

Exchange Server 5 5 Concepts and Administration - Part 3 Course Overview This is the final course in a three part series that will provide IT professionals the knowledge to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 in single-site and multiple-site environments. L earn To: Identify public folder contents, create a public folder strategy, view and assign public folder permissions and set public folder  more...

Outlook 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview This course prepares IT Professionals to identify the basic features of Outlook 2000, send messages and use the Calendar feature effectively. L earn To: Identify Outlook 2000 Basics. Communicate with Outlook 2000 Messages. Schedule with Outlook 2000 Calendar. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience This course is intended for end users using  more...

Internet Explorer 5 0 Fundamentals Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to search for Web pages; customize the display of Web pages; organize Web pages in the Favorites folder; save and print Web pages; identify the advanced features of IE 5.0; and use the basic features of Outlook Express. L earn  more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 5 Course Overview This is the final 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...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 3 C ourse Overview This is the third course in a five-part series on Novell NetWare 5 Advanced Administration. This series provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design, configure and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. This course will help participants learn Novell Network Backup and Restoration procedures, and how to use Domain Name System (DNS)/Dynamic Host Configuration  more...

Windows NT Server 4 0 Routing RAS - Part 4 Course Overview This course is the final part of a four part series for system administrators which will provide the foundation for supporting Routing and Remote Access Service for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0. L earn To: Identify the attributes of Demand Dial routing and configure Demand Dial routing on a Windows NT Server. Implement, test and troubleshoot DDR. Identify the  more...

Introduction to PCs and Software This course provides the learner with comprehensive foundational knowledge of PCs, working with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft application software, and using the Internet and E-mail. The course covers an introduction to the PC, benefits, components, hardware and software, input and output devices, storage, and general maintenance. Working with Microsoft Windows XP, opening and closing applications,  more...

SAP R 3 Working with v3 0 Course Overview To fully exploit the functionality of R/3 3.0, business users need to be both confident and proficient in the use of all the main navigational features and systems functionality of SAP. This course is essential study for users of all R/3 modules, regardless of the organization a a s business activities. While confidence in the use of Windows applications is a prerequisite to  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...

Windows 2000 Professional User Fundamentals Course Overview This course will introduce users to the fundamental features of Windows 2000 Professional. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify the features of Windows 2000 and the functions of its desktop components; identify the functions of the various Windows 2000 programs; identify the functions of the various components available in the Windows Explorer  more...

Windows 2000 Professional Advanced User Course Overview This course will introduce users to the advanced features of Windows 2000 Professional. At the completion of this course, students will learn to add new hardware and applications; customize the desktop, the Start menu and toolbars in Windows 2000; identify the advanced features of Windows 2000; modify the properties of Internet Explorer; and search for people and Web pages on  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...

Excel 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Microsoft Excel 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to create and save a new workbook; add and manipulate worksheets; enter and manipulate data in single and multiple cells; use formulas and functions; format workbooks, worksheets and cells; and  more...

Office 2000 - Web Integration Course Overview This course will teach experienced Microsoft Office users the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to take advantage of the enhanced web integration capabilities of Microsoft Office 2000. At the end of this course students will be able to create, publish, edit, share, and collaborate on web documents using Microsoft Office 2000 applications. L earn To: Create Web  more...

SQL Server 7 0 System Administration - Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in a five part series that will provide students with the knowledge to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. L earn To: Identify the main components of the SQL Server. Understand the properties of SQL Server Architecture, including the underlying technical details. Understand the components of SQL  more...

SQL Server 7 0 System Administration - Part 4 Course Overview This is the fourth course in a five part series that will provide students with the knowledge to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. L earn To: Automate SQL Server 7.0 administrative tasks. Identify and use the SQL Server 7.0 tools for transferring and transforming data. Identify and use the tools for monitoring and  more...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 3 Course Overview This is the third course in a five-part series on Novell NetWare 5 Advanced Administration. This series provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design, configure and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. This course will help participants learn Novell Network Backup and Restoration procedures, and how to use Domain Name System (DNS)/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  more...

Microsoft Works Suite 2005 Creating Documents This course will provide learners with a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, which is integrated with the Microsoft Works Suite 2005 software. It will also cover the basics of document creation such as creating and saving a document as well as editing, formatting, moving, and aligning text in a document. This course will also cover various options to enhance a document. Learn To:  more...

Introduction to Microsoft Works Suite 2005 This course will provide the learners with a basic understanding of Microsoft Works Suite 2005. It will enable them to use Works as a handy all-in-one tool that has an option for every task. With the basic knowledge of Works, learners will be able to accomplish various tasks using the collection of programs provided by Works. Learn To: Open the Works Task Launcher from the Start menu.  more...

Cisco Networking Technologies Introduction Part 4 This course covers configuring Cisco routers and managing the network environment. It maps to Cisco Exam 640-821. Learn To: Identify the stages of a router startup. Identify how to complete router system setup. Identify the command used to log in to privileged mode on a router. Identify features of Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP). Identify commands for enabling and disabling Cisco  more...

SQL and PL SQL DML and DDL Course Overview This course is the third in a three-part Oracle SQL series that is based on the Oracle ILT course, Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL. Using the Oracle SQL*Plus environment, this computer-based training course uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to create and populate Oracle database tables. Learners create tables and other database objects and learn to maintain and modify  more...

Red Hat Linux Part 1 User Fundamentals Course Overview The first course in the Linux Essentials series provides users with background knowledge about Linux and a solid introduction to typical user tasks using the CLI, KDE, and Gnome. These tasks include navigating GUI desktops, managing files and directories, and launching applications. The learner will also discover how to get help and print files in Linux. L earn To:  more...

Red Hat Linux Part 2 Advanced Topics for Users Course Overview The second course in this Linux Essentials series provides more detailed information about working within the Linux shell environment. This includes customizing the Shell environment and shell functionality. It also covers standard input, output, and file compression. The course examines data backup processes and procedures. The learner will also learn how to control processes  more...

Excel XP Fundamentals Course Overview This course presents learners with the fundamental elements of Excel 2002. The course covers the Excel interface and navigation, how to create and format worksheets. Topics such as creating formulas, copying, inserting and deleting a range of cells are covered in the course. Learn To • Start Excel 2002. • Identify elements of the Excel 2002 interface. •  more...

Outlook XP Fundamentals Course Overview This course presents the learner with the basics of Microsoft Outlook 2002. Individuals will learn how to open and reply to e-mail messages, insert attachments in messages and schedule appointments in the Outlook Calendar. Learn To • Start and exit Outlook 2002. • Identify the components of the Outlook 2002 interface. • Obtain help by using the Outlook  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Bringing Home the Value Advanced Project Leadership: Bringing Home the Value teaches project managers to consider both the monetary and non-monetary value of a project, first of all by understanding how a project supports strategy. Project Managers will learn how to calculate Earned Value, Return on Investment and Net Present Value. They will also learn how to interpret the results to make decisions about the value of a  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...

Advanced Project Leadership Navigating Corporate Structures Advanced Project Leadership: Navigating Corporate Structures teaches the project managers how to understand the corporate environment, in particular as it relates to high-profile projects. First, you will learn how to identify different types of stakeholders, and how they may influence the project. You will learn how to deal with stakeholders ?Hidden Agendas?. You will also learn about project  more...

Advanced Project Leadership Organization Strategy Business Needs Advanced Project Leadership: Organization, Strategy and Business Needs teaches project managers how to be successful managing high profile projects in large corporations by learning how to navigate different organization types, and what role project management plays in the different organization types. You will acquire the skills necessary to determine company strategy and the process to use that  more...

Career Development Developing a Career Strategy Career Development: Developing a Career Strategy offers the student an overview of how to define career aspirations, develop career goals, and create effective career strategies. The program covers in detail how to identify personal preferences, develop skills to help career advancement, and explore career options. It also describes the stages of career development and explains guidelines for  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Purchaser This SAP R/3 4.6 Purchaser course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The student will be introduced to the environment in which the purchaser works, paying particular attention to the procurement process used in an enterprise and the most important information sources of the purchaser. Additionally, the student will be introduced to the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Shipping Employee The course SAP R/3 4.6 Shipping Clerk aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The learner will be provided with an overview of the basic functions and processes used in shipping processing. Furthermore, the learner will be provided with a detailed overview of the steps involved in outbound deliveries, picking, packing and goods issues in the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 AR Accountant The SAP R/3 4.6 AR Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The student will be shown how the FI component is integrated in the R/3 System, how to create master data for a customer, and how to post invoices and incoming payments. Furthermore, he will be able to display and process customer documents, and will be shown the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 AP Accountant This SAP R/3 4.6 AP Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. and how the FI component is integrated in the R/3 System. It also shows you how to create master data for a vendor and how to post invoices and outgoing payments. Furthermore, it will show how to display and process vendor documents. You will also be shown the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Financial Accountant This SAP R/3 4.6 Financial Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. It provides the student with an overview of the key components of R/3 Financial Accounting that affect financial accountants - namely the enterprise structure and master records. Furthermore, the trainee is provided with a structured introduction to the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Cost Center Accountant The SAP R/3 4.6 Cost Center Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. and how the CO component is integrated in the R/3 System. It will also show the main tasks that a cost center accounting employee has to fulfill on a daily or periodical basis. Learn To: o Getting started with SAP R/3 4.6. o Starting the System and  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 SD Custromer Service Representative This SAP R/3 4.6 SD Customer Service Representative course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The student will be given an overview of the basic sales processes and how Sales and Distribution is integrated and organized in the R/3 System. Additionally, this course describes the master data used by sales employees. Furthermore, 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...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 2 Networks Desktops This is the second course in a five part series on the Microsoft Windows XP Installation and Administration curriculum. This course discusses how to troubleshoot the boot process, and the different stages of the boot process. It also covers system restore and Automated System Recovery process as a means of returning the computer to its previous state, and how to install and support computers  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 2 Networks Desktops This is the second course in a five part series on the Microsoft Windows XP Installation and Administration curriculum. This course discusses how to troubleshoot the boot process, and the different stages of the boot process. It also covers system restore and Automated System Recovery process as a means of returning the computer to its previous state, and how to install and support computers  more...

Oracle 9i New Features Backup Recovery Performance Tuning This course introduces students to high availability and fault recovery, data protection and disaster recovery, LogMiner enhancements, online operations, and Recovery Manager enhancements. Students also learn about schema improvements, system improvements, and scalable session state management. Learn To Identify the new features designed to reduce unplanned  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 FI General Ledger Organization G L Account Within the Computer Based Training course (CBT) SAP R/3 FI General Ledger you will learn to create and post to G/L accounts, post incoming and outgoing payments, display and modify account balances and line items and, finally, perform month-end closing. Learn To: o To get started with SAP R/3 4.6 o To start the System and log On o Access Options o Basis o Organisation o FI as a  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 FI General Ledger Posting Periodical Processing Within the Computer Based Training course (CBT) SAP R/3 4.6 FI: General Ledger Posting and Periodical Processing you will learn to post an invoice to G/L accounts, to change and reverse a posting, to post an incoming and outgoing payment and how to select and assign open items. Furthermore, you will learn to display and change balances and items, select line items and to carry out tasks that occur  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 1 This course introduces Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, and ASP.NET Web application projects. The learner is given an overview of the .NET language features, and Visual Basic .NET components. Also, the learner is guided through the use of Web forms and controls. Learn To: o To identify features of .NET Framework components. o To identify benefits of the .NET Framework. o To match features of  more...

Works 2003 Creating Documents The Works 2003 - Working with Documents course teaches the learner how to create and edit a document, focusing on how to select and move text, format and align text, and create bulleted and numbered lists. This course also teaches how to enhance documents with clipart images, and borders and shading. Learn To Start Word from Works Task Launcher.  more...

HIPAA Privacy Health Care Employees In a HIPAA Privacy and Health Care Employees a you will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy training. The course explains HIPAA, as well as the concepts of administrative simplification, covered entities, and how HIPAA training impacts the health care workforce and those in their care. Learn To Take steps to avoid wrongful disclosure of patient  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships Advanced Project Management: Building Productive Stakeholder Relationships teaches learners how to classify stakeholders as primary, strategic, and operational sponsors and how to determine stakeholders a a needs and expectations. It covers how to create a formal communication plan, how to resolve conflict with stakeholders, and what steps are commonly used to control change. Finally, it  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Estimating Techniques Advanced Project Management: Project Estimating Techniques teaches learners how time-box and analogous estimates are used, how to use life-cycle projections, and how the Modified Delphi method is used. It also teaches how to calculate PERT estimates and how function point analysis and forecasting are used. In addition, it covers how to avoid common estimating mistakes and how orders of magnitude  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Managing Accelerated Projects Advanced Project Management: Managing Accelerated Projects teaches learners the limitations of project management scheduling packages, schedule compression techniques, and the risks of using the different techniques. It also covers how ERP benefits project management, how to calculate the percent efficiency of resources, and what elements project managers should consider when planning for  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Setting Up a Project Office In Advanced Project Management: Setting Up a Project Office, you will learn terms associated with a a a project office a a a a and the different functions a project office can fulfill. You will also learn how an organization can determine the need for, plan, and implement a project office. Learn To Match the terms project, program, and portfolio  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Portfolio Management In Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management, you will learn the functions of portfolio management, the types of portfolios, and how to select and prioritize projects. You will also learn ways to maintain a balanced portfolio and track and allocate resources. Learn To Select the points to consider when assessing a project a a s a a a fit a a  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Management Maturity In Advanced Project Management: Project Management Maturity, you will learn how projects are typically managed and what processes and tools usually exist at each of the five maturity level. You will also learn how to assess a department or organization a a s maturity level, obstacles that prevent attaining high maturity levels, and how executives can promote project management. Learn To  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...

Virtual Team Mgmt Managing Virtual Team Relationships In Virtual Team Management: Managing Virtual Team Relationships, you will learn how to be an effective virtual team manager. You will learn the seven functions that virtual team managers must perform and the four factors that can hamper a virtual team manager's success. In addition, you will learn about the importance of boundary management and how virtual team managers can be effective boundary  more...

Virtual Team Mgmt Coaching Virtual Team Members In Virtual Team Management: Coaching Virtual Team Members, you will learn how to use coaching techniques to improve your virtual team members' performance, such as how to prevent and resolve conflict in virtual teams and how to provide recognition appropriately. In addition, you will learn the steps you should follow when addressing performance issues with virtual team members, as well as the  more...

Administrative Assistant Skills Understanding Basic Skills In Administrative Assistant Skills: Understanding Basic Skills, you will learn how to handle mail and telephone calls, file information, and plan business trips. You will also learn what office equipment you should know how to use and how to maintain your office supply needs. In addition, you will learn what to do when your supervisor gives you a message to disseminate, what business documents you  more...

MS Office 2003 Introduction to Office 2003 This course will give new Office users a quick jump-start on the major applications in the suite. It will include a broad overview of the components of Office 2003, followed by a quick introduction to Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Learn To To match Office core applications with their functions. To identify common interface features  more...

CIW Server Administrator Part 3 Services Course Overview This is the third course in a five part series that will teach students about services. This course will cover name sesolution with Windows 2000 and Linux, name resolution with WINS and Samba, and implementing Internet services. The learner is taught how to install a DNS service in Windows 2000, and how to configure DNS servers and clients. This course also introduces NetBIOS,  more...

Commerce Server 2000 Design Impl Part 5 Infra Sec Admin This is the final course in a five part series that covers designing a network infrastructure to support Commerce Server 2000, describing the infrastructure components including Web Farms, staging servers and development servers, and covering network performance improvement by using switches to connect servers. The course focuses on providing network security, including configuring firewalls and  more...

Dir Database Integration Using DirXML Part 1 DirXML Deploy The is the first course in a four part series that introduces the learner to DirXML. The learner is briefed about DirXML architecture and how DirXML works. The course covers the installation of DirXML and the deployment concepts of DirXML. Learn To: o Match the benefits of DirXML with the situations in which they are applicable. o Match DirXML architecture components with their uses. o  more...

A 2003 OS Technologies Part 2 Configuring Managing This course will present instruction on system interfaces and the underlying command-line functions and utilities to manage the major operating systems. Learners will be introduced to the concepts and procedures for managing disks, file systems, and files, along with procedures for adding and configuring device drivers. Learn To To identify key features of Windows  more...

E-Business Technology Fundamentals Curriculum This curriculum teaches the fundamentals of Web-based application architectures, as well as some key concepts in client and server-side technologies. It gives an introduction to e-commerce as a type of e-business and then guides the learner through Java 2, Java technologies and tools, and J2EE. This curriculum consists of three Skill Builder courses: E-business Technology Fundamentals: Part 1  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 1 Architecture Building Blocks Beginning with a general overview and an introduction to e-business, this course goes on to teach the fundamentals of Web-based application architectures, as well as some key concepts in client and server-side technologies. Making the transformation from a traditional business to an e-business becomes the focus as this course progresses. Learners will encounter lessons on building blocks required  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 2 e-Business Apps Technologies This course begins with an introduction to e-commerce as a type of e-business. The learner is guided through e-business solutions and enterprise application integration. This course also covers e-business technologies, XML, and object technology. Learn To To identify key components of e-business strategies. To identify electronic  more...

E-Business Technology Fund Part 3 Java Security Web Services Framework This course begins by guiding the learner through Java 2, Java technologies and tools, and J2EE. Then, pervasive computing is covered. The learner is introduced to security threats and the measures used to counteract them. Web services are discussed and a case study is presented. An overview of IBM WebSphere and Framework products is included. Learn To To identify  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration Part 1 Oracle Application Server 10g is an integrated, standards-based software platform that allows organizations of all sizes to be more responsive to changing business requirements. It provides all the middleware services you need to deploy and manage applications and Web services, deliver personalized applications through enterprise portals and mobile devices, provide real-time business intelligence,  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration Part 4 Oracle 10g Application Server is an integrated, standards-based software platform that allows organizations of all sizes to be more responsive to changing business requirements. This course covers J2EE Applications, Oracle Internet Directory, Delegated Administration Service, Single Sign-On, and Secure Sockets Layer. Learn To: Sequence the steps to deploy Web application modules.  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration II Part 2 This course introduces learners to Web Cache clusters and OracleAS Clusters. The participants learn to configure these clusters and manage them in OracleAS 10g. The participants also learn to configure J2EE clustering, OC4J, and manage OracleAS in a CFC environment. Learn To: Identify features of Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) 10g Web Cache clusters. Identify benefits of running  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration II Part 4 This course covers how to monitor the OracleAS components and processes. It also covers tuning the various components of the OracleAS, as well as backup and recovery of OracleAS. Finally, it provides guidance on reconfiguring the OracleAS middle-tier components. Learn To: Identify features of Oracle Diagnostic Logging (ODL). Identify options for configuring component logging.  more...