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The Impact of Micro and Macro Cultures in a Global Economy This course will examine the dimensions of culture and its impact in today s global business environment. This course looks at the processes and strategies of what culture is, what role culture plays, the growth of sub-cultures and the multi-dimensional role of leadership. Textbook will be: "Organizational Culture and Leadership", Schein, Edgar H., 2nd Edition, 1992, Jossey-Bass Inc.  more...

Writing for Business Professionals ...oe Tucker, a consultant/trainer for Intelligent Concepts, Inc. has extensive experience in technologies such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs and TCP/IP routing and configuration. He has trained many clients on use of Technology and trains in a classroom and lecture environment on how to install and administer Windows NT/2000/2003. His experience in the deployment of operating systems and applications as  more...

Leadership Assessment Profile ... you want, and points to the areas you need to work on to increase the likelihood of success.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 unlimited access to course materials for 12 months from the day of enrollment. Leadership  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 4 ...has been immersed in the Information Technology industry since 1994. Robb has spent his entire career managing computer networks, building web sites, and teaching others how to do the same. Robb began his career by attending Utah State University where he earned a Master`s Degree in Instructional Technology. Since graduation, Robb has worked for a variety computer hardware and software vendors  more...

Entrepreneur Assessment Profile ... the leap, and points to the areas you need to work on to increase the likelihood of success. 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 unlimited access to course materials for 12 months from the day of enrollment. Entrepreneur  more...

CSS ...has been immersed in the Information Technology industry since 1994. Robb has spent his entire career managing computer networks, building web sites, and teaching others how to do the same. Robb began his career by attending Utah State University where he earned a Master`s Degree in Instructional Technology. Since graduation, Robb has worked for a variety computer hardware and software vendors  more...

Comprehensive Leadership Training ... not only put their teams on a higher trajectory but also increase the pace of their own careers. This course intends to sharpen the leadership skills of managers and would be managers. The course takes a comprehensive look at leadership from most perspectives so as to give the trainees a deep understanding of the roles that they are playing or may be expected to play. At the end of the  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers ...ation management positions. Advance career objectives and increase salary in the workplace. Frequently Asked Questions What credits do you receive by completing this course? These are CEU credits (Continuing Education Credit). They do not transfer to a "for-credit" institution. However, you can expect to take these online courses under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational and  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing ...ation management positions. Advance career objectives and increase salary in the workplace. FAQ Common Questions What credits do you receive by completing this course? These are CEU credits (Continuing Education Credit). They do not transfer to a "for-credit" institution. However, you can expect to take these online courses under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational and  more...

Career Assessment Profile ...ce and will point you to the areas you need to work on to increase the likelihood of your success.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 unlimited access to course materials for 12 months from the day of enrollment. Career  more...

5S TRAINING ...manufacturing consultant and trainer with Learning Point, Inc. He brings over twenty years of progressive manufacturing and operations experience to the Learning Point team. He has held positions in production and quality management with McDonnell Douglas, Morton International, and Autoliv. Additionally, Eric has worked as a consultant to numerous organizations in a variety of industries,  more...

7 Steps to A Lot More Sales ... hidden sales opportunities discovered for exponential increases in sales and profits of 25%-100% or more in as little as 60-90 days without spending more money on traditional advertising! The course has proven to create sales and profit increases in all types of businesses regardless of size and in all types of industry retail, wholesale, manufacturing, services and professional  more...

Basics of Organizational Communication ... those wishing to become effective communicators. Content Includes such topics as a verbal and non-verbal communication, persuasion, conflict and anger, and listening. Your expert-led training is presented by Joe Tucker. Joe Tucker, a consultant/trainer for Intelligent Concepts, Inc. has extensive experience in technologies such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs and TCP/IP routing and configuration. He has  more...

Sales Math 101 Developing a Sales Plan for Success ...ccess is a course that will help you--Sales Professional, Inc.--make the most of each hour of your day. You will learn how to recognize the value of your time, and how to manage it, so as to maximize your return on the time you invest in your business (your ROTI). This course presents a series of mathematical tools that can be used to quantify a sales plan for success, and a time management  more...

Performance Reporting and Stakeholder Management ...n, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI??), Inc. Specifically, learners will be introduced to the performance reporting process and will learn to select examples of measures to describe the project team's progress, select examples of forecasting in performance reporting, and match information that should be provided in performance reporting with examples. They'll identify how the  more...

Estimating Activity Costs Most project managers are familiar with the sinking feeling that occurs when project costs exceed expectations. Project cost management is concerned with estimating and controlling the cost resources used to complete different project activities. This course will highlight the importance of project cost management to project performance. It will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and  more...

Budgeting and Controlling Costs A small change in schedule, resources, or scope can result in a major change in cost. The processes associated with Project Cost Management help Project Managers measure project performance and monitor cost variances. This course will highlight the importance of Project Cost Management to project performance. It will cover the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for the Cost Budgeting and  more...

Elements of Project Human Resource Management When project managers set their sights on delivering creative project solutions on time and within budget, they must select and manage a team of experienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This requires that project managers understand the Project Human Resource Management processes of planning, selecting, developing, and managing a project team. Such an understanding  more...

Implementing Project Human Resource Management ...o run itself. A few of the secrets to a project's success include building a project team through obtaining the necessary human resources, developing team competencies, and monitoring performance to boost project performance. Project Human Resource Management is concerned with acquiring, cultivating, and overseeing human resources on projects. This course focuses on the inputs, tools and  more...

Initiating a Project and Preparing the Project Plan Project integration management is concerned with ensuring the proper coordination of project processes so project objectives are achieved. Successful project managers use project integration management to integrate project processes, maximize performance, and meet project goals throughout the life cycle of a project. This course will highlight the importance of project integration management to  more...

Project Integration Executing and Completing a Project Project managers regularly face tough decisions about where to concentrate project resources when met with competing priorities and demands. Project integration management helps with these decisions by ensuring the proper coordination of project processes during project plan development and execution. Successful project managers use project integration management throughout the project life cycle  more...

An Introduction to Project Management ...tandards and best practices to follow and the know-how to incorporate these, organizations can offer "world class" project management. In this course, learners will be given an overview of the project management discipline. They'll be introduced to best practices outlined in the 2004 revised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK??) Guide published by the Project Management Institute  more...

Project Life Cycles and Stakeholders Every project has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between is less predictable. The project life cycle will most likely involve uncertainties, and it's how these uncertainties are handled that determines the outcomes of the project. The more familiar one is with project phases and stakeholders, the more easily one can keep the project on track and on budget.Organizations might "fast  more...

Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project In a relay race, the baton handoff from one runner to the next has a dual purpose. For the first runner, the handoff represents the end of his phase of the race. For the second runner, the handoff represents the beginning. The baton handoff is both a result and an input. In any project, there are many baton "handoffs" that must happen, making the whole project highly interactive. During this  more...

Project Planning ...he most processes--21 to be exact. The range of processes includes everything from developing a Project Management Plan, defining scope, and developing the schedule to planning for quality and identifying risks. All of these processes need to be skillfully handled with the understanding that the outcomes are not set in stone and that planning is an ongoing activity. Experienced project managers  more...

Executing Monitoring Controlling and Closing a Project After initiating and planning for a project, it's time to get down to the actual nitty gritty of carrying out the project. The Executing and Monitoring and Controlling Process Groups might be likened to the act of juggling--keeping multiple activities going simultaneously, while responding to unforeseen changes in the project environment. While executing processes focus more on accomplishing  more...

Planning Project Procurement and Requesting Seller Responses If project success is to be achieved, products, services, or results often must be purchased or acquired from elsewhere within, or outside of, the organization. This process of acquisition and purchasing is Project Procurement Management, and it is a critical aspect of any project. As you advance in this course, you will gain an understanding of what processes are involved in Project Procurement  more...

Choosing Sellers and Administering and Closing Contracts How do you choose among potential sellers? Why is it important to manage the contract and relationship between the buyer and seller? What's the most effective way to complete and settle contracts? As you advance in this course, which focuses on seller selection, contract administration, and contract closure, you will obtain the skills and knowledge required to manage these areas of Project  more...

Planning for Quality Project Quality Management focuses on ensuring two things: the quality of project management and the quality of the products created during the project. Project Quality Management implements the quality management system by using policies, procedures, and the following processes: Quality Planning, Perform Quality Assurance, and Perform Quality Control. Through interactive learning strategies and  more...

Performing Quality Assurance and Control The ultimate measure of success for any project is whether the results satisfy the project customer. After all, it's the project customer who determines whether the results of a project were worth the time and money that went into it. However, project managers can't wait until a project is complete to find out whether the results meet the customer's needs. At the scheduled conclusion of a project,  more...

Planning and Identifying Project Risk ... or conditions that may or may not occur is imperfect and incomplete, and this uncertainty affects decisions and outcomes. Risk occurs when decisions are made without perfect knowledge--in other words, nearly all the time. It is the project manager's job to assess and control risk, to avert or minimize its adverse effects, and to capitalize on its positive effects. In this course, the project  more...

Analyzing Project Risk ...gement Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK?? Guide) - Third Edition includes risk management as one of its nine knowledge areas and offers guidance on managing, identifying, analyzing, responding to and monitoring and controlling risk. In this course, you will learn qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques that will enable you to identify the probability of various levels of risk and to  more...

Responding to and Controlling Project Risk ... or conditions that may or may not occur is imperfect and incomplete, and this uncertainty affects decisions and outcomes. Whenever decisions must be made without perfect knowledge--which is nearly all the time--there is risk. Contrary to popular opinion, however, risk is not always negative; uncertainty results in positive risk (also known as opportunity) as well. It is the project manager's  more...

Planning Project Scope ...scope management is concerned with ensuring that projects include and account for all the work needed for the successful completion of a project. Successful project managers use project scope management throughout the project life cycle to identify and control all aspects involved in a project. This course will highlight the importance of project scope management to project performance. Through  more...

Controlling Project Scope Projects can quickly get out of control if the appropriate actions aren't taken initially. Scope management plays a key role by helping to define and maintain the boundaries of the project throughout the project life cycle. This course will highlight the importance of project scope management to project performance. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner will  more...

Elements of Project Time Management Project Time Management is a critical aspect of any project; if project success is to be achieved, a time management system must be used. This course will cover the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Project Time Management processes that deal with defining project activities, sequencing project activities using the Precedence Diagramming Method, and estimating the resources needed  more...

Project Scheduling ...activities will occur. This course introduces the basic principles of creating and maintaining a project schedule. It will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the following project time management processes: Activity Duration Estimating, Schedule Development, and Schedule Control. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner will  more...

Communications Planning and Information Distribution ...n, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI??), Inc. Specifically, learners will be introduced to Project Communications Management, communication barriers, and techniques for improving communications in a given business scenario. They'll learn how the inputs to Communications Planning are used and they'll explore examples of tools and techniques for Communications Planning. They'll  more...

Portfolio Management Processes and the Organization As a process, portfolio management is a tool that involves executive management in assessing and meeting the needs and expectations of the organization. Whether working with programs or projects, effective portfolio management will give you the tools necessary to make the right organizational decisions. Portfolio management is not conducted in a vacuum; oftentimes the roles and processes will  more...

Program Life Cycle and Organization ... of the key program management life-cycle considerations, including the key distinctions between program and project life cycles. Also covered in this course are the program management life-cycle phases: preprogram and program setup, establish program management and technical infrastructure, deliver the benefits, and close the program. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project  more...

Monitoring Controlling and Closing Programs Monitoring and controlling is an essential feature of program management, which allows you to ascertain the current benefit delivery status, ensure adequate resources are in place, and that changes are properly managed. Closing a program is a time for celebration. However, to be successful and ensure program benefits are achieved, monitoring, controlling, and closing processes must be followed.  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Prospecting Professional Selling Over the Phone: Prospecting offers the student examples of sources for finding telesales prospects and information to leave on prospects' voice mail. The program provides a process for maintaining a positive attitude and identifies the components of the soft sell. In addition, the program offers the student guidelines for building and maintaining relationships with prospects.  more...

Call Center Mgt Measuring Quality Performance ...anufacturing Division in order to more effectively manage increasing call volume. As the Call Center Manager, you will meet with Paul White, a salesperson from VoiceRally, Inc., to discuss purchasing a VRU. Laura Dennis, the Director of Customer Service, will be sitting in on the meeting. This is your second meeting with Paul, and it has already been decided that Icon will purchase the  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt eCRM ...arketing, to discuss Icon's acquisition of Medical Supply Inc. (MSI), a company that specializes in sophisticated medical supplies. MSI was acquired to contribute to Icon's Health Care division, and the three of you are meeting to decide whether to incorporate MSI into Icon's overall eCRM efforts. As Icon's Chief Operating Officer, is it your responsibility to identify the advantages, features,  more...

Women in Leadership Becoming a Leader ... Follow the steps for managing incoming information. Use the guidelines for establishing your credibility as a leader. Follow the steps for persuading others to follow your lead. Use the guidelines for controlling your reaction to challengers. Follow the  more...

Team Participation Teamwork Fundamentals ...on a quality control team discussing how to reduce J & R, Inc.'s customer response time. While researching information for the meeting, you discovered that the Processing Department is overwhelmed with customer requests for information. Unit 3: Understanding What to Expect (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the characteristics of effective goals. Help set  more...

Negotiating Advanced Negotiation Tactics ...l as responses for each tactic. In addition, this program includes examples of unethical negotiation tactics and what to do when faced with a party that uses unethical tactics. Learn To Identify steps of the process for gaining control during a negotiation. Follow the steps for gaining control in negotiations.  more...