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

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma Hypothesis Tests for Variances, Proportions, ANOVA, and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages  more...

Administrative Professionals Common Administrative Support Tasks Administrative Professionals: Common Administrative Support Tasks When it comes to a typical day at the office for an administrative professional, each day's planned agenda can change on a whim. Whether it be unexpected meeting requests to juggle, a last-minute announcement the boss needs to communicate, or a sudden request from the boss that shifts priorities, the tasks performed in a  more...

Taking on a Management Role Taking on a Management Role What does becoming a manager involve? What skills are needed to be a good one, and what will others expect of you? These are all natural questions for anyone who is about to become a manager, or who has recently been promoted. Moving into a first management role represents possibly one of the biggest changes in your working life. The transition from player  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ...ies to succeed throughout the development stages of their life cycles. Leaders who know how to facilitate teams will greatly enhance their chances for project success, which in turn will benefit their organizations. Motivation is one essential component that can optimize a team's focus on accomplishing its assigned goals. By making the teamwork enriching and satisfying to members, leaders can  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams  more...

First Aid CPR ...art. This one-hour course will focus on the ABCs of basic life support: maintaining an open airway, restoring breathing, and restoring circulation. Note: this training should not be used as the primary basis for any CPR certification. It is intended to provide the learner with knowledge-based training only. This training should be accompanied with a performance-based component provided by a  more...

First Aid Automated External Defibrillator ...tor (AED). Use of the AED also includes the ABCs of basic life support: maintaining an open airway, restoring breathing, and restoring circulation, which will also be briefly reviewed in this training. Note: This training should not be used as the primary basis for any AED certification. It is intended to provide the learner with basic classroom training only. This training should be  more...

The Database Design Methodology The Database Design Methodology To describe and apply the techniques of the database design life cycle to build a relational database  more...

Troubleshooting and Closing the Project Troubleshooting and Closing the Project The factors that can affect a project are numerous and often hard to pinpoint. Conducting meetings and using advanced tools, such as formulas and graphs, allow the project manager to properly define the health or status of the project. This course outlines how to conduct effective meetings and presents some troubleshooting tools that can be used during  more...

Chlorine Safety ... Chlorine is one of the 90 elements essential to daily life, along with oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. Chlorine is used in many processes, including electronics, water purification, synthetics, and medicines. Around 12 million tons of chlorine are produced for such purposes in North America alone. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes chlorine as a hazardous  more...

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

Project Management Overview ...certain attributes in common. Every project has a similar life cycle, starting with an idea, progressing through development, and culminating in the delivery of a finished product or service. A product has a life cycle of its own which is tied into yet distinct from the life cycle of the project. All projects have similar overall phases, such as the start up phase, the planning and design  more...

Planning Project Procurement ...and how these processes interact with the overall project life cycle. Common tools and techniques for planning project procurement will be covered, including make-or-buy analysis. Learners will be introduced to the process of developing a procurement management plan and determining which procurement contract best suits the projects needs, which are both vital to ensuring a project manager is  more...

Risk Response Monitor and Control ...nagement (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Life is filled with uncertainties, and these uncertainties can affect our decisions and outcomes. Whenever decisions are made without prior knowledge or experience there is always a chance of risk. When dealing with projects, it is the project manager's job to assess and control risks, avert or minimize its adverse effects, and to  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...agers 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 interactive learning strategies and realistic scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the inputs to, the tools and  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure ...project. Through interactive learning strategies and real-life scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the project management processes related to creating and verifying a work breakdown structure. This course will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Create Work Breakdown Structure process, the third process in the  more...

Problem Solving The Fundamentals Problem Solving: The Fundamentals 'The problem,' says author and psychiatrist Theodore Rubin, 'is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.' A problem is a question or situation that presents doubt, perplexity, or difficulty. It's an issue that needs to be corrected or overcome in order to achieve a desired state. Problem  more...

Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media Electronic Communications ...of the Internet and electronic communications is a way of life for most people, as technology makes it easier to communicate with coworkers, clients, family, and friends. The near constant availability of e-mail, social and professional networking web sites, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other tools has blurred the line between work and home to the point where our online  more...

Decision Making Making Tough Decisions ... Making decisions in your personal and professional life is not always easy, especially when you're dealing with an uncertain or unknown future. And there are many situations that can make decision making particularly challenging, such as when you have to weigh very similar or very disparate alternatives then make compromises and trade-offs between them. Another situation is when you have  more...

Goals and Setting Goals Goals and Setting Goals Most achievements, great or small, begin with an important first step: setting a goal. A clearly defined, attainable goal embodies a vision of what is possible. It's a guide star for those who navigate a course through obstacles to a desired accomplishment. However, the process of setting appropriate goals is often oversimplified or overlooked entirely. A  more...

FMLA Leave and More ...ry for an upcoming trial. Each of these events is part of life and can temporarily prevent an employee from being able to perform his or her job. Supervisors and managers often find themselves in the position of approving or denying requests for employee leave as they handle the company s day-to-day operations. It is important for managers and supervisors to understand the basic guidelines for  more...

PPE Repiratory Protection HAZWOPER PPE/Repiratory Protection (HAZWOPER) Equipment and devices have been developed over the years to protect the human body against a variety of environmental and physical hazards. Today, many forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) are available to protect you from injuries and illnesses. This training is intended to acquaint you with the different types and the correct selection of PPE.  more...

Mold Awareness ... mold at their facilities at some point in their business life. A mold is a coating or discoloration that develops in a damp atmosphere on the surface of food or fabric. Not everyone is at risk from exposure to molds but certain groups of individuals, including infants and the elderly, are particularly susceptible to mold-induced allergies or infections. Providing information on the hazards  more...

First Aid Medical Emergencies ...ng trained in first aid could mean the difference between life and death. Note: This training should not be used as the primary basis for any first aid certification. It is intended to provide the learner with knowledge-based training only. This training should be accompanied with a performance-based component provided by a certified first aid instructor. The content in this course is designed  more...

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

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

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

Taking Control of Your Stress Taking Control of Your Stress In 'Occupational Stress,' Stephen Palmer wrote 'Stress is the psychological, physiological and behavioral response by an individual when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands, which, over a period of time, leads to ill-health.' Are you constantly adding items to your to-do list and it  more...

Analyzing Your Use of Time ...h time on your hands? With all of the pressures of modern life, so few people today do. In order to preserve your time, you have to know how to manage it. And the first step in learning how to manage time well is to understand how you make use of it now. This will help you determine where can you be more efficient. This course focuses on ways to analyze your current use of time. It covers how  more...

Avoiding Time Stealers ...t will determine success in both your career and personal life. The greatest squanders of this valuable commodity are time stealers that multitude of annoyances, trivial tasks, and administrative duties that can easily consume your days. Moreover, you may find that some of your own behaviors affect how well you manage time. For example, you may be a procrastinator, or you may find it difficult  more...

Identifying Project Risk ... all potential risks that face the project throughout its life cycle since every project involves some degree of risk. The rewards of investigating potential project risks always outweigh the time investment made in doing so; therefore, no project manager should overlook this vital step. Identifying potential risks and their causes and impacts can spell the difference between a project that  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope ...trol the boundaries of the project throughout the project life cycle. This course will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the scope management processes that deal with verifying scope and controlling changes to a project's scope baseline. Through interactive learning strategies and realistic scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better  more...

The Profession of Selling The Profession of Selling Consider how the following definitions relate to a successful career in sales: Principle - a rule or code of conduct; Strategy - a careful plan or method especially for achieving an end; and Skill - a developed or acquired ability. These three terms help describe the difference between sales as a profession, and sales as simply a job. "The Profession of Selling"  more...

Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management ...Life Cycle and Benefits Management Regardless of the industry, programs and program management help organizations effectively implement corporate strategies. To achieve the planned benefits and outcomes of your program, you need to manage its benefits across its life cycle. This life cycle will vary, depending on the type of program. However, if you understand the general phases in the  more...

Dealing With Sexual Harassment Simulation ... element of your new employee orientation. Your boss, the life underwriting manager, has always been nice to you, but lately has begun complimenting your appearance in ways that you feel are inappropriate. When your boss asks you out on a date and says that you should accept in order to get a promotion and raise, you will need to take action to deal with the situation. This simulation is based  more...

ITIL reg V3 Overview Introduction to the ITIL reg V3 Framework ITIL® V3 Overview: Introduction to the ITIL® V3 Framework A process or group of processes in place to manage the work of an organization, regardless of how meticulous and detailed it may be, is useless without being organized in some fashion. A planned structure is essential for ensuring success in managing IT functions in any organization. This course provides an introduction to the  more...

Problem Management Process Interfaces Challenges ...roblem Management with other processes across the Service Life Cycle and the specific information systems used in Problem Management. Finally the course details how metrics can be used to evaluate the efficiency of Problem Management processes and the critical success factors necessary for ensuring successful operations in Problem Management. This course will assist the learner in preparing for  more...

Introduction to Problem Management ...ably crop up at some point while managing your IT Service Life Cycle. Usually, they are first noticed when the incidents they cause are detected. Proper Problem Management aims to eliminate recurring incidents by addressing the root problem causing them, through efficient detection, investigation, diagnosis, and resolution practices. This course covers the purpose and scope of Problem  more...

Starting Up Initiating Directing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...sses that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities related to starting up, directing, initiating, controlling, managing a stage boundary and closing a project. The seven processes provide a consistent set of guidelines that represent the minimum requirements for a properly managed project. They may be applied to various types of projects and are  more...

Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-financial Professionals Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-financial Professionals Financial statements of an organization often conceal more than they reveal. Being able to analyze them and extract meaningful information is an essential skill that financial as well as non-financial professionals should have. Ratio analysis can be used to determine relationships between two elements of the same financial  more...

Maximizing Productivity as a Remote Employee ...is a widely adopted work arrangement. Globalization, work-life balance, and even green business or environmental concerns have exponentially increased the number of telecommuters and remote workers. Individuals and employers have a number of things to consider when deciding whether working remotely is possible, necessary, or desired. Once the decision is made, the goal is to create and maintain  more...

Operations Management Product Service Management ...aintaining a product or service through all stages of its lifecycle. It involves a wide range of operations, marketing, and sales related activities. These activities encompass the entire range of product life cycle - from the conception of a new product or service idea, to its design and launch, and later through its growth, maturity, and decline stages. Operations aspects of product  more...

Critical Thinking Essentials What is Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Essentials: What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking is something everyone does to some degree or another in their professional and personal lives. Almost all of your everyday activities require you to seek information, analyze alternatives, assess the alternatives, and reach some conclusion. And all of these processes are part of critical thinking. Thinking plays a  more...

Critical Thinking Essentials Applying Critical Thinking Skills ...king can have a significant effect on the quality of your life - it determines how well you work through complex problems, make decisions, and accomplish your goals. That's why developing critical thinking skills is so important. To think critically is a practical goal - one you can apply to every question, issue, or problem you face. This course explains how critical thinking promotes creative  more...

SAP Product Lifecycle Management ...Lifecycle Management SAP SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) provides a comprehensive solution for managing all product-related information required in support of processes including planning, innovation, design, quality management, and engineering. As an integrated solution to SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, all information stored and maintained using the PLM solution  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Principles II ...s increase security, including security testing, a secure life cycle, and business continuity planning. In addition, it reviews how increasing network security threats demand comprehensive network security policies, and describes the main activities in each phase of a secure network life cycle. Implementing the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy by enhancing the existing network  more...

Information Security Program Development Metrics Implementation Information Security Program Development: Metrics & Implementation ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® The implementation of an information security program can be time consuming but, if done properly, it will ensure that your company is able to meet its security objectives. This course examines the elements necessary for implementing and  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Analyzing Campus Network Designs ...vices that constitute the campus network today. The Cisco Life-cycle Services model uses a structural approach which is key to ensuring that the network always meets the requirements of the end users. This course covers the tools required to understand how campus networks can be built, what models can be used, which practices should be avoided, and which principles should guide you to ensure a  more...

The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview Version 1 ...g industry, where some products are lucky to have a shelf life of more than a year, companies need to be able to adapt quickly. In addition, they face challenges related to increased regulation, and the need to continually lower prices to move their products off the shelves. But top industry players are able to adopt effective strategies to remain successful. For example, they might focus on  more...

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle ...Life Cycle ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to  more...

Information Risk Mangement Analysis Mitigation Monitoring Information Risk Mangement: Analysis, Mitigation & Monitoring ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® Analysis, mitigation, and monitoring play an extremely important role in information risk management. This course examines how to properly classify and valuate information assets, perform a business impact analysis, and the principles of  more...

Information Security Governance Developing an Action Plan Information Security Governance: Developing an Action Plan ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® In order for information security governance to succeed, there must be an action plan put into place to lay the groundwork for success. This course examines the assets, departments, resources, and people that play a role in bringing an action  more...

Balancing Your Responsibilities Simulation ...re finding your job increasingly stressful. Your personal life is also stressful due to an elder care issue. Your mother, who has numerous health problems, relies on you to take her to medical appointments. Balancing this responsibility with your professional ones has become very difficult. This simulation is based on the SkillSoft series "Optimizing Your Work/Life Balance" and contains links  more...

Understanding Organizational Change ...l Change Change can be disruptive. A change in your life, whether good or bad, can create a period of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety while you adjust. And change at work is no different. You may question what's going on and feel like you have no control over the situation. But eventually, ideally, you'll see that the change brings a positive result for your own job, and your  more...

Campus to Corporate Meeting New Expectations ...ampus to Corporate: Meeting New Expectations Campus life is now behind you, and you are taking the first steps along your career path. The better you can adjust to the new expectations, the smoother and easier these steps will be. This course gives you an understanding of corporate culture so you'll have a better grasp of the new expectations. It also outlines how to manage your time and  more...

A Essentials 2009 Troubleshooting Computers and Printers A Essentials 2009: Troubleshooting Computers and Printers CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-701 CompTIA A Essentials Troubleshooting computer problems is a major role in the computer technician's life. Every day there will be new problems to solve. This course examines the theories and practical application methods to troubleshoot problems on computers, laptops, and printers. This course is one of  more...

Getting Started with Software Programming Getting Started with Software Programming Today's computers are powerful tools capable of accomplishing sophisticated tasks, but not without the assistance of skilled software developers. This course introduces the learner to the magic behind computer software development, beginning with a brief history of computer languages and how these languages have evolved into powerful programming  more...

Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Microsoft Microsoft s PowerPoint 2007 is one of the world s most widely used applications for creating presentations. Powerful, high-impact slide shows come to life with the addition of multimedia to your presentations. Engage your audience by keeping things lively and interactive with movie and sound clips, animated slide content, and slide  more...

Application Configuration Deployment with VB 2008 ...Forms application is an important part of the development life cycle. This course covers how to install a Windows Forms application and configure application permissions using ClickOnce deployment. Specific areas covered include ClickOnce deployment, using the Windows Installer, security in .NET Windows Forms, and Trusted Application Deployment. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft  more...

Oracle Database 11g Using AWR Defining Problems ...ties, how to tune depending on the particular application life cycle phase, and the steps involved in implementing migration, upgrade, and environment changes. The course also delves into the area of interpreting tuning diagnostics using Statspack, a set of scripts and PL/SQL packages that allow you to capture point-in-time performance data. It explains how to capture and manage Statspack  more...

The Biotechnology Industry Overview Version 1 ...s that can enhance, and even transform, the conditions of life. A relatively new but growing, global industry, biotechnology involves engineering biological molecules and microbes with desirable new properties. This re-engineering of natural organisms can lead to the development of new and better drugs, medical treatments customized for an individual's biological makeup, disease-resistant  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Monitoring Controlling IT Projects IT Project Management Essentials: Monitoring & Controlling IT Projects The aim of project monitoring and control is to compare actual progress and performance against the project plan. An IT project manager must analyze any variances from the plan and identify what actions may need to be taken. If project managers don't monitor their projects on a regular basis, they won't know which tasks  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Managing Risks in an IT Project IT Project Management Essentials: Managing Risks in an IT Project IT project managers deal with risks every day, including potential cost overruns, schedule delays, design constraints, hardware defects, and software bugs. Without a plan or process in place to address the possibility of unpredictable and unwanted loss during a project, managers may be dealing with risks reactively, rather  more...

Basic Business Math Using Whole Numbers Decimals Basic Business Math: Using Whole Numbers & Decimals An understanding of basic mathematical principles is important for any businessperson. Math skills enable you to figure out resource requirements, estimate costs, work out average time spent on different activities, and calculate commission earnings. The ability to analyze and comprehend numbers is a vital skill for personal, as well as  more...

Basic Business Math Percentages Ratios Basic Business Math: Percentages & Ratios An understanding of basic mathematical principles is important for any business person. They enable you to figure out resource requirements, estimate costs, work out average time spent on different activities, or calculate commission earnings. Percentages and ratios are a means of highlighting many relationships in business, not least of which are  more...

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

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Introduction to the ITIL reg Framework ITIL® 2011 Edition Overview: Introduction to the ITIL® Framework ITIL A process or group of processes in place to manage the work of an organization, regardless of how meticulous and detailed it may be, is useless without being organized in some fashion. A planned structure is essential for ensuring success in managing IT functions in any organization. This course provides an  more...

Chinese Seasonal Approach to Health Understand the Chinese Seasonal Approach to Health. Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will explain the Chinese Five Seasons, their corresponding organs, food suggestions and exercises for health maintenance. As you learn more about alternative health you will realize that there is more to good health than just taking herbs, vitamins, eating good food and exercising. There is a  more...

ABC+D Principles of Healing Understand the principles of healing: Activate, Build, Cleanse and Direct Aids. Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand the principles of healing: Activate, Build, Cleanse and Direct Aids. Being new to herbs you may be confused about when to use cleansing herbs and building herbs. Should you take them together, or at different times? What if you have a specific  more...

Just Write! Keeping a Journal ...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 will learn motivational techniques for journal  more...

Revive Your Writing! ...ext. Take a dose of verb vaccine and watch them spring to life. At the end of this course, your sentences will be off the gurney. Your writing will pulse with exciting words and phrases. This course explores how to revive lifeless writing. By examining certain key elements, students will identify, correct and strengthen words and phrases within their writing. This course utilizes CPR (Clear,  more...

Writing Your Life Story Record the events and people of your life. This course is designed to help the beginning writer to combine facts, any records (pertinent for sharing, and recording) and memories together in a fashion that is both enjoyable and easy to read.  more...

Manifesting 101: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! ...Life & Livelihood Potential w/Momentum Manifesting 101 (Self Study Course) introduces or reminds us how to have our desires and intentions flow to us in ease, versus chasing them in struggle and frustration. There is a Mechanics of Energy, Spirit, Consciousness, that is at work within and around us, that we have access to for the purposeful design of our dreams come true. The essence of this  more...

Manifesting 102: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! ...Life & Livelihood Potential w/Momentum As this 2nd offering in the Manifesting Series continues, the student now sees how energy is formed on purpose and how to use this new knowledge so that it shows in one`s experience. It is as this point, that the students commitment level and trust in themselves will become evident, but a necessary point as one sees the ego`s role in this endeavor. The  more...

Manifesting 103: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! ...Life & Livelihood Potential w/Momentum Manifesting 103 the third and final installment of the Manifesting Series by Susan James, introduces to the student the Mechanics of Desire and from where it begins. Also addressed is the question, if we desire it, how can we manifest it ? The ego plays an important role in this evolving stage of manifesting. It is here that the defining line between the  more...

How to Write Your Life Story Bring memories and facts of the past together for current and future generations This program is designed with helping the beginning writer to aptly combine the facts, any records (pertinent for sharing, recording) and memories together in a fashion that is both enjoyable and easy to read. Emphasis of this course is to write with clarity, continuity and in a manner that bring the events and  more...

Aromatherapy for Emotional Spiritual Well-Being Aromas and the Chakras Free yourself from patterns that impede your happiness. Discover the connection between essential oils, the chakras and your emotional, mental, and spiritual patterns. Learn how they will help you to express and enjoy your individual potential; live the life you truly desire!  more...

Attract Financial Prosperity - An Effective Program to Manifest Financial Abundance Are you ready to eliminate financial struggles? Take control of your life with this one-month transformative program that incorporates a spiritual approach to solving your prosperity challenges through aromatherapy oil recipes, meditations, affirmations, and much more.  more...

Herbal Energetics: Learn How Herbs Work Within Your Body Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand Herbal Energetics?- Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand Herbal Energetics?- Why and How to use Herbs. As Alternative Health goes mainstream the need to understand these alternatives has increased. Natural doesn`t always mean Safe. Just because herbs are natural - you must not  more...

Nutritional Herbalism: Learn How Herbs Work Within Your Body This course will help you understand Herbal Energetics Designed for the beginning herbalist, this course will help you understand "Herbal Energetics" - Why and How to use Herbs. As Alternative Health goes mainstream the need to understand these alternatives has increased. Natural doesn`t always mean Safe. Just because herbs are natural, you must not automatically assume that they are safe for  more...

Market Leadership in an E-Commerce Age ...e able to apply their understanding to organizational and life situations. Participants will work with the assumption that e-commerce and the information age have permeated every aspect of their daily lives. The course is expected to raise that awareness through self-assessments and begin to look at the mechanisms and processes of this information e-commerce environment that surrounds us and  more...

So You Want to be a Technical Writer! ... will help you to assess ? whether you are well-suited to life as a technical writer and whether direct employment, freelancing, or contract technical writing are good options for you. ? what attributes and skills you currently possess and which ones you need to develop to be marketable. ? what jobs and salaries are available in your area or in a region you wish to work. As a final project,  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Coding Our course is a complete and comprehensive online training process to learn coding. It will take about 4 months to complete. It requires medical terminology. A Medical Terminology Course should be taken first. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included (with the exception of a medical dictionary). This includes the AMA`s CPT (procedure codes), and EasyCoder (ICD codes).  more...

Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training ... so totally fun and challenging! For the first time in my life I do not begrudge the 8 hours per day doing something I do not want to do, because I really am doing what I want to do! This is so, just, well, WOW! Thank you so much for making it possible through your study course, and keeping it affordable which is really the main reason I chose it. Please know that I am highly recommending it to  more...

A Workshop Approach to Mastering RoboHelp Office (Latest Release) ...w to effectively apply troubleshooting techniques to real life predicaments that are encountered during online help development. This interactive method will enhance the individual?s knowledge of the RoboHelp authoring tool and will develop a true sense of the troubleshooting skills necessary for future reference. Individualized consulting is always readily available through the use of email.  more...

So You Want To Be A Medical Writer Skills and knowledge you will need to effectively write medically related materials. Medical writing is an exciting and ever-changing field that covers a wide range of areas in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and the biotech industry. Opportunities for medical writing exist at the professional research level, the consumer education level, newspapers, magazines, and everything in between. Most medical  more...

Technical Writing for the Medical Professional As a medical professional, you may be called upon to write peer-reviewed research papers, articles for colleagues, lectures, presentations, or patient education materials. This course is designed to assist you with the skills and knowledge you will need to effectively write medically related materials. Writing for the medical profession is an exciting and ever-changing field that covers a wide  more...

Access 2000 Level 1 As students are introduced to the basic elements that compose an Access database, they will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. The students will also learn how to create their own databases and how to enter and manipulate data. This course introduces students to the basic elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn what a  more...

Access 2000 Proficient This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced elements that compose an Access database. The course will teach skills such as database creation; creation and use of tables, forms, filters and sorts, queries, and reports; as well as some techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. This comprehensive course teaches  more...

Excel 2002 ... with the tools used in Microsoft Excel 2002 through real-life scenarios and projects. The students will learn to manage workbooks, work with cells and cell data, format and print worksheets, and create charts from worksheet data. As the course becomes more advanced, students will learn how to customize workbooks by changing worksheet attributes, use lists to store and organize data, use  more...

Excel 97 Level 1 This course introduces the students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints them with Excel`s tools by using real-life scenarios and projects. Some topics that will be covered include creating, editing, saving, and printing spreadsheets; using menus and dialog boxes; adjusting cells; autofills and autoformats; and modifying worksheet colors.  more...

FrontPage 2000 Level 1 Students will learn the tricks to help them create, edit, and manage Web pages easily. The skills introduced include examining the working screen; getting familiar with the new Task Panes; creating new Webs; entering, modifying, and formatting text; incorporating graphics; applying themes; managing Webs; and previewing and publishing Webs. This course is designed to familiarize users with key  more...

FrontPage 2000 Level 2 Students will learn advanced Web development techniques, such as using HTML, designing frames pages, creating interactive forms, developing dynamic Web pages using DHTML, integrating databases, publishing Webs, and working with forms and tables. This course teaches students the additional advanced features of Microsoft FrontPage 2000. Students will learn advanced Web development techniques, such  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...

Lotus Notes 5.0 Level 1 This introductory course will teach students the basic features of Lotus Notes 5.0. They will learn to send and receive e-mail, as well as schedule appointments and write to-do lists. This introductory course will teach students the basic features of Lotus Notes 5.0 so they can easily send and receive e-mail and manage databases. Specifically, students will learn the basics of sending and  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Core This comprehensive course teaches students the basic and intermediate features of Excel 2002 so they can easily create and modify spreadsheets. Students will become familiar with Excel`s introductory-level new features, such as smart tags and speech recognition, as well as how to manage workbooks, print worksheets, create charts, and integrate workbooks with the Web. This comprehensive course  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Expert ...s a set of expert-level spreadsheet features through real-life scenarios and projects. Students will learn about summarizing list data with outlining and subtotals; creating and removing custom filters; implementing techniques for working with shared workbooks, including protecting workbooks from changes; tracking and reviewing changes; and merging and consolidating data from worksheets.  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Level 1 This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with Microsoft Excel 2002 tools. Students will become familiar with Excel`s introductory-level new features, such as smart tags and speech recognition, as well as workbooks, cells, worksheets, and formulas. This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with Microsoft Excel  more...

Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Core Students will learn the tricks that will help them create, edit, and manage Web pages easily. The skills taught include examining the working screen; getting familiar with the new Task Panes; creating new Webs; entering, modifying, and formatting text; incorporating graphics; applying themes; managing Webs; and previewing and publishing Webs. This course is designed to familiarize users with key  more...

Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Level 1 This course is designed to familiarize users with key introductory features of Microsoft FrontPage, as well as introduce them to some of the new 2002 capabilities. The skills include becoming familiar with the new Task Panes; creating new Webs; entering, modifying, and formatting text; incorporating graphics; applying themes; managing Webs; and previewing and publishing Webs. This course is  more...

Microsoft Office XP New Features This course introduces students to some of the new features of the Office XP suite. It covers the major new features of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook. This course introduces students to some of the new features of the Office XP suite. It covers the major new features that apply to all of the applications, including smart tags and  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2002 Level 1 This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2002. Some skills students will learn include sending, receiving, and managing e-mail messages; creating contacts; using the Calendar to schedule appointments; and understanding and using tasks. This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2002. Some skills 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 Word 2002 Core This comprehensive course teaches students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002. They will learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, and will also discover how to enhance the look and functionality of them. This comprehensive course teaches students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they learn  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Expert Students will learn advanced formatting skills and how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Other skills taught include formatting one part of a document differently than another and combining Word with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Level 1 This course is designed to familiarize students with key introductory features of Microsoft Word, as well as introduce them to some of its new capabilities introduced with the 2002 version. Some of the skills taught include examining the working screen, getting familiar with the new Task Panes, creating new documents, modifying bodies of text, and previewing and printing documents. This course is  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Level 3 In this course, users will learn how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Students will also gain insight into how Word can be combined with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills in creating and managing large  more...

Microsoft Works Suite 2002 Level 1 Students will learn how to organize their schedules and manage their time and money by using and editing spreadsheets and databases in this introductory course. Microsoft Works 2002 will also teach students how to create, modify, and save documents using Microsoft Word. This course will introduce students to the basic functionalities of Microsoft Works 2002. Students will learn how to organize  more...

Navigating And Exploring The Internet This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include connecting to the Internet, learning about and searching the Web, and sending e-mail. This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include connecting to the  more...

Navigating And Exploring The Internet 2002 This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include understanding and sending e-mail, learning about the Web, and using browsers such as Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator to view Web pages. This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know to use the Internet.  more...

Office XP (2002) Introduction This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Office XP. It covers the major new features that apply to all of the applications. This includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft FrontPage, and Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn the intoductory features that each of these applications has to offer. This course introduces  more...

Outlook 2000 Level 1 This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills students will learn include sending, receiving, and managing e-mail messages; using the Calendar to schedule appointments; and understanding and using tasks. This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills students will learn include  more...

Outlook 2000 Level 2 This intermediate course teaches students some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills they will learn include using and customizing mail features and organizing items using categories. This intermediate course teaches students some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills they will learn include using and customizing mail features; using  more...

Outlook 2000 Proficient This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced features found in Microsoft Outlook 2000. Skills taught include sending, receiving, and managing e-mail messages; using the Calendar; understanding and using tasks; exploring contacts and the Journal; and integrating Outlook and Office. This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced features  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2001 Level 1 After completing this course, even students with limited accounting knowledge will be at ease using QuickBooks Pro 2001 to create and manage the financial information of a small business. Specific features of interest include the Customer Detail Center and the Vendor Detail Center. After completing this course, even students with limited accounting knowledge will be at ease using QuickBooks Pro  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...

Word 2000 Expert ...to customize and enhance their text-based documents. Real-life scenarios will make the lessons more applicable to users while performance-based activities will engage them in hands-on learning. Some skills they will learn include using master documents, subdocuments, and expanded and locked documents; utilizing field references, such as using footnotes and endnotes; applying formatting  more...

Word 2000 Level 1 This course is designed to familiarize students with key introductory features of Microsoft Word 2000. Students will learn the tricks that will help them create, edit, and modify text-based documents easily. This course is designed to familiarize students with key introductory features of Microsoft Word 2000. Students will learn the tricks that will help them create, edit, and modify text-based  more...

Word 2000 Level 2 This course is designed to familiarize students with the intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000 so they can enhance the look of their text-based documents with the addition of symbols, tables, and graphics. This course is designed to familiarize students with the intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000 so they can enhance the look of their text-based documents with the addition of  more...

Word 2000 Level 3 ... Word 2000 to customize and enhance their documents. Real-life scenarios will make the lessons more applicable to users while performance-based activities will engage them in hands-on learning. Some skills they will learn include using master documents, subdocuments, expanded and locked documents; utilizing field references, such as using footnotes and endnotes; applying formatting techniques;  more...

Word 2000 MOUS This comprehensive course is designed to teach students the introductory, intermediate, and advanced features of Word 2002 so not only will they learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, they will also discover how to enhance the look and functunality of them. This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000. They  more...

Word 2002 This course is designed to to familiarize users with the key introductory, intermediate, and advanced features of Microsoft Word 2002. The course starts out by introducing the users to some of the application's basic capabilities and works up to showing them how to enhance the look of their text-based documents. Finally, the course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills  more...

Works 2000 Level 1 This course will introduce students to the basic functionalities of Microsoft Works 2000. Students will learn a little about databases and spreadsheets, as well as learn to create, modify, and save text documents using Microsoft Word. This course will introduce students to the basic functionalities of Microsoft Works 2000. Students will learn how to organize their schedules and manage their time  more...

Balancing Work and Family ...eople must work in order to live, it is family that makes life worth living, and ita ™s important to be able to balance the requirements of these two major efforts in order to satisfy our personal needs. This course has tools and techniques for identifying basic values and assuring that efforts and time are spent in ways that bring the most reward and satisfaction. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET  more...

Business Writing Basics ...emo, business letter, etc.? Writing is a part of everyday life, particularly in the work setting. This course will help you avoid common grammar and spelling blunders and outline ways you can make your writing more persuasive and professional. Once you`ve learned the simple guidelines for writing more effectively, misunderstandings will be avoided, and you will be able to communicate with ease.  more...

Guardianship Decisions for Elderly Loved Ones Course description -- Being designated as a guardian for an elderly or otherwise disabled loved one can be a daunting responsibility. This course will remove some of the apprehension and fear by providing specific directions for determining appropriate care alternatives, alerting you to pitfalls, giving you ideas for maintaining the loved onea ™s quality of life, and enlisting the support of  more...

Managing Stress ... will help you understand and diagnose the stress in your life, identify the stressors you can and cannot control, and assess your readiness to make changes. There are methods to help you develop a systematic approach to eliminate stressors, manage your time, and implement short-term and long-term coping mechanisms. Youa ™ll develop a plan of action and learn how to avoid or address your  more...

Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout ...ss your own emotional state, locate the stressors in your life, and evaluate your expectations, a major contributor to burnout. You will be given guidelines to identify the various stages of burnout and methods to recognize where you are in the process. The course focuses on giving you practical techniques for managing your own frustrations and anger and getting back on track. IMPORTANT NOTE:  more...

Recognizing and Managing Anger ... of your own anger and recognize how it manifests in your life. Tips will help you recognize your responses to anger, and give you tools to manage it. You will also be given powerful techniques that will help you use your anger to gain positive outcomes. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training. After learning to identify  more...

Time Management ...ical suggestions for taking control of your time and your life with simple, tried-and-true tools and techniques. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. This course addresses the nuts and bolts of time management?tools for setting goals, keeping logs, and planning your time. It includes methods for identifying low  more...

Building Self Confidence For Women ...life has to offer. Whether you feel shy, have fears giving presentations or lack the success you want in life it could be your self-confidence that needs a boost. With a belief in yourself and your abilities overcoming obstacles is enhanced. ?If you think you can you can, and if you think you can?t you can?t.? Highly recommend 1 to 2 online chats with MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger to help  more...

Communicate With Confidence This fun course improves written and spoken communication by correcting common grammatical mistakes, and reviews basic grammatical and structural sentence solutions and conventional punctuation and mechanics used in every-day written and verbal communications. Don?t know where to put that apostrophe? Bamboozled by ?who? and ?whom?? It?s hard to communicate with confidence when you?re uncertain  more...

Database Design Concepts ...subject in an easy manner. Coursework focuses on the real-life implementation of database solutions and on practical design and administration skills. By the end of this course you will be able to successfully design and implement a small database such as an inventory system, contacts information system or course registration system. Online class discussions will allow you to learn various  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Instructor-Led ...ine trying to sell footballs to nursing home residents or life insurance to teenagers. Your chance of succeeding in either case would be pretty low. Now, reverse the scenario and try to sell the footballs to the teenagers and vice versa. Your chances have just increased. You could try increasing them even further through communications. What if you decided to tell the teenagers that using the  more...

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Self-Directed ...ine trying to sell footballs to nursing home residents or life insurance to teenagers. Your chance of succeeding in either case would be pretty low. Now, reverse the scenario and try to sell the footballs to the teenagers and vice versa. Your chances have just increased. You could try increasing them even further through communications. What if you decided to tell the teenagers that using the  more...

Career Assessment Profile ...ses? How can I achieve an optimal balance between my work life and my personal life? The dimensions measured by the Profile were developed and refined by Dr. John Lounsbury, a recognized expert in psychometrics and personality assessment. Dr. Lounsbury is the president of Resource Associates, Inc., a full professor in the department of psychology at the University of Tennessee, a fellow of the  more...

Leadership Assessment Profile ...ses? How can I achieve an optimal balance between my work life and my personal life? The dimensions measured by the Profile were developed and refined by Dr. John Lounsbury, a recognized expert in psychometrics and personality assessment. Dr. Lounsbury is the president of Resource Associates, Inc., a full professor in the department of psychology at the University of Tennessee, a fellow of the  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home ... be one of the most important financial decisions of your life. You?ll have to keep your cool, develop a plan, and follow it. In this course, that?s exactly what you will do, and experts in real estate will answer your questions along the way. How does a smart homebuyer decide which home to purchase? It all starts with a careful assessment of priorities. To buy a home the right way, you have to  more...

Turn Your Life Experience Into College Credit ...life experience may be sufficient to earn you legitimate college credit from an Accredited U.S. College or University? Learn from a Life Experience and Adult Education Expert. This course will teach you how to earn College Credit for what know through a series of 6 dynamic lessons. 90 day access to course content. Work at your own pace. Earn College Credit For What You Know Earn College Credit  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Personal Training Library ...ograms handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. The Six Sigma Green Belt Library gives one learner access to four core Green Belt courses: Six Sigma Start-Up, DMAIC Problem-Solving, SPC Workout, and Mistake-Proof It! The Green Belt Library is a prerequisite to the Black Belt Library. Six Sigma Start-Up is an introductory course on the principles  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library ...ograms handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. The Black Belt Library gives one learner access to our four core Black Belt courses: FMEA Investigator, Advanced SPC, Measurement System Analysis, DOE: Screening Experiments. It is recommended that you take the Green Belt Library as a prerequisite for the Black Belt Library. FMEA Investigator  more...

Hearing Conservation/Noise Control ... the products around that become the objects in our daily life. Hearing Conservation/Noise Control ZaaaaBOOM! ClaZAM! No, you`re not reading a comic book; you have just entered a modern work place. Mega ton machines stamp, press, fashion, mold, and whirr the products around that become the objects in our daily life. In the process, they make a little noise. Over time that noise can affect the  more...

Lockout Tagout ...life worth? We ™re sure that this is a question your company never wants to answer. Welcome to Lockout Tagout How much is a hand, an eye, or even a life worth? We?re sure that this is a question your company never wants to answer. Your employee may have used your equipment for years, doing the same thing every day, but one day something is different. The machine starts working  more...

Java 2 -- Applets & Imaging ...y, and its methods. You will also learn about the applet life cycle and the procedure for creating an applet, as well as how to write the HTML code to run the applet. The unit explains the various User Interface components that can be added to the applets and the types of events these components perform. Finally, the unit explains the differences between an applet and an application, and the  more...

NETS`S - National Education Technology Standards for Students ...nts with the technology skills needed to be successful in life. This courseware library contains training designed to address the performance indicators included in NETS?S and help students acquire the subject matter needed to meet these standards. This curriculum will provide students the opportunity to learn how to use technology for different reasons and in different ways. Researching,  more...

Integrating Technology in the Classroom ...es reinforcement, a printable workbook that contains real-life examples and exercises, and a survey that allows the learner to rate the effectiveness of the course. This Courseware was developed for educators by educators from around the world, accounting for over 150 years of experience in teaching, technology, and instructional design. Course objectives were created based on the need to  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ...le employee, skills that will help you succeed throughout life. The lessons taught are extremely beneficial to managers, waitresses and novice bartenders, also. Bartending the Easy Way-Online For those who are serious about becoming a professional bartender, this course could be completed in 1-2 weeks. All aspects of the business are covered and students will be well-prepared to work as a  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ...e real world and lessons that will benefit you throughout life. Bartending requires many skills, including an excellent memory, proficiency at multi-tasking, tremendous patience and talents beyond the making of cocktails. Because there are jobs of all skill levels, anyone can become a bartender. In addition to learning the basics of tending bar, this course emphasizes ethics and customer  more...

Delegation - Leveraging Through Others ...r nine years. His diverse professional background and his life as a stand-up comic have prepared him for the life that he now lives and loves. His students love his light-hearted format and come away from this course excited and well-prepared to apply their new skills immediately. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete  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...

Listening Skills for the Workplace ...ur attitude toward, listening to other people in everyday life. It includes a detailed assessment, discussion of why people filter and block communication. Listening Skills for the Workplace There is an expanding awareness in business of the value of good listening skills. To ignore this important tool in today`s competitive business environment can lead to costly errors, wasted time, an  more...

Life Cycle Assessment for Designers ...life cycle assessment can be used in the selection of products and materials. Life Cycle Assessment for Designers In this online course you will gain an understanding of how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) supports the role of the Interior Designer and other green builders in achieving sustainable interiors, and the importance of LCA in materials selection. You will receive an overview of how LCA  more...

Project Management Concepts and Strategies ...of a management system and the five phases of the project life cycle, and looks at factors that affect cost and quality. You may complete this course within a time span of your choosing. We recommend study commence and be completed within 90 days or less. The course may be accessed up to 1 year. Welcome to Project Management Series This series provides a detailed examination of project  more...

Six Sigma Management and Leadership Training Program ...ograms handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skills of Process Efficiency is paramount to an organization`s longevity and success. This course provides an in depth look at the Six Sigma management and leadership principles originally developed by Motorola and perfected by corporations like  more...

Strategic Thinking ...r nine years. His diverse professional background and his life as a stand-up comic have prepared him for the life that he now lives and loves. His students love his light-hearted format and come away from this course excited and well-prepared to apply their new skills immediately. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete  more...

Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Level 1 ...s and acquaints students with Excel`s tools by using real-life scenarios and projects. Students will learn to manage workbooks, work with cells and cell data, format and print worksheets, create and revise formulas, and create charts from worksheet data. This course is designed to introduce students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints students with Excel`s tools by using real-life  more...

Work-Life Balance ...ways to identify areas of imbalance in your work/personal life as well as best practices techniques to achieve more balance in life. As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year access to this course. Use as a handy desktop reference anytime from anywhere. Work-Life Balance There are a number of historical, societal, and workplace factors that can cause  more...

Life Cycle Assessment for Designers ...life cycle assessment can be used in the selection of products and materials. Life Cycle Assessment for Designers In this online course you will gain an understanding of how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) supports the role of the Interior Designer and other green builders in achieving sustainable interiors, and the importance of LCA in materials selection. You will receive an overview of how LCA  more...

Managing Upward Relationships ...ity will strengthen motivation, productivity, and overall life quality of all concerned. This course attempts to explain the dynamics of power and politics and explores the common grounds between two levels in the organizational hierarchy. Managers need to have necessary interpersonal skills required for succeeding in upward relationships. The focus is on the skills and strategies that support  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Development Tools ...ready, global thinkers. By applying these methods to real life scenarios, you will gain a better understanding of ways to apply these principles in your own work environment. You'll be given step-by-step, cutting-edge methods for creating and executing a performance agreement that sets the standard for development. You will explore the techniques for partnering with your top people. After  more...

Analyzing Cash Flow Would a family survive if it didn't know where its available cash was coming from, how much cash it had to spend, or how to get more cash for its needs? If you answered no, you are right. Just like a family that has to understand cash issues for survival, a business also has to understand information about its usable cash in order to sustain its life. This course will teach you how to read, and  more...

Team Conflict The Seeds of Dissent ...life. Think about all the team buzzwords. There are cross-functional teams, self-directed teams, union teams, functional teams, total quality teams, and project teams--not to mention the concept of "The Dream Team." If there's anything that's predictable about these high-powered teams, it's the inevitability of conflict. Many teams fail to recognize that there's power in conflict. Healthy  more...

Managing the Creative Elements of Brands Did you know there are 25 brands of laundry detergent? What influenced you to choose the brand you use? Was it the name? The logo? Maybe it was the clever slogan or catchy jingle. Was there a cute, cuddly character in the advertisement? Perhaps it was the packaging design. It could be one of these factors or a combination thereof, but the fact still remains: out of 25 brands of laundry detergent,  more...

Managing and Maintaining Brand Equity ...life is change." This is especially true when it comes to managing brands. Look at Coca-Cola and how it spawned several brand extensions such as Diet Coke and Cherry Coke. Then there was a brief, but widely publicized, brand crisis caused by New Coke, which resulted in the reintroduction of Coca-Cola Classic. This is an example of how, over time, new competitors come into the market, consumer  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...

Initial Ongoing Processes in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...sses that define the management activities of a project's life cycle. They encompass all activities related to starting up, initiating, planning, directing, controlling, managing and closing a project. The eight processes provide a consistent set of guidelines that represent the minimum requirements for a properly managed project. They may be applied to various types of projects and are  more...

Appraising Performance Simulation ... is designed to help supervisors and managers breathe new life into their performance appraisals, making them valuable tools for directing the performance of their employees throughout the entirety of the year. Over the course of the simulation, participants will practice key appraisal skills, including assessing performance, conducting appraisals, and motivating and developing employees, in  more...

Taking Systems Thinking into Your Personal Life ... relief in sight? Using systems thinking in your personal life can be a new and effective way to tackle and change issues at their core. It is possible to change old habits. You can learn to communicate in more effective ways. Change is not only possible, it is part of life. In this course, you will explore the personal nature of systems. You'll learn about different types of personal patterns  more...

The Life Cycle of an IT Project ...red framework for developing IT projects, also known as a life cycle, enables your corporation to implement specific guidelines, methodologies, and processes that will decrease the risk of something going wrong and increase your chances of a successful project. "The Life Cycle of an IT Project" will give you the knowledge and skills you need to define the activities involved in your project's  more...

Leading an Effective Business Meeting ...ay in the United States, there is a good chance that your life is full of meetings. There is a general agreement among business professionals that most meetings are not well run. They often waste your time, drain your energy, seem to have no purpose, and bear few positive results. Are you tired of attending meetings like this? Are you tired of your meetings ending up like this? This course will  more...

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

The Process of Negotiation ...ting? Negotiating is unavoidable. It is a natural part of life, like the emotion of fear. Understanding that fear is a form of stress can help explain why it can crop up during the negotiation process if you are unprepared. Feelings of uncertainty can wreak havoc with any deal. The intent of this course is to prepare you to negotiate from a place of strength, not fear. The process and stages  more...

Sales Skills The Fundamentals ... Apply the PLEASED acronym to their life and their work. Establish their credibility. Follow four rules for speaking with clients. Audience Individuals who want to learn how to establish themselves in the field of sales. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU  more...

Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of Marketing ... elements of the marketing mix, the stages of the product life cycle, and the proper steps to implement the market segmentation process. Learn To Apply appropriate terms or language to marketing situations. Identify the four components of the marketing mix. Identify the stages of the product life cycle.  more...

Visual InterDev 6 0 Planning a Web Application ...ir responsibilities. Sequence the activities in the Web life cycle. Identify the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) design principles. Match the security threats with their examples. Identify the considerations for implementing security in a Web application. Match the Microsoft security solutions for client products with their features. Identify the security features of Microsoft  more...

Oracle Database 10g SQL Fundamentals I Part 1 ... Match the different phases of system development life cycle (SDLC) with their features. Identify features of an Entity Relationship (ER) model. Identify features of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). Identify the SQL statement to retrieve data from tables. Identify arithmetic expressions used to perform operations on data. Identify operators used to format  more...

Supply Chain Management Using Models ...f supply chain processing, and product design and product life cycle management as elements of the improvement effort. In addition to, performance measures and metrics, and models for improving all major processes within a supply chain. Learn To: Identify factors that help in transforming the supply chain. Identify steps for developing a superior supply chain strategy.  more...

PDM and SAP R 3 PDM Introduction ...n: 2 - 3 Hour(s) Product Data Management. Product Life Cycle. PDM Reference Architecture. Why PDM? Coexistence of PDM and ERP Systems. Product Data in R/3. PDM in the Integrated R/3 Process Chain. PDM Basic Data. PDM Document Management. Classification/Configuration. PDM Classification. PDM Configuration. Process and Project Management. PDM Engineering Change  more...

C Foundation for Non-C Programmers - Part 2 ...dling techniques. Identify the steps in the development life cyce. C ontent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience Application developers, application programmers, client/server developers, systems programmers, and software engineers are the types of people who would benefit from this course. Students should be experienced in at least one structured (not C) programming language, with  more...

Visual InterDev 6 0 Planning a Web Application ...ir responsibilities. Sequence the activities in the Web life cycle. Identify the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) design principles. Match the security threats with their examples. Identify the considerations for implementing security in a Web application. Match the Microsoft security solutions for client products with their features. Identify the security features of Microsoft  more...

SQL and PL SQL Basic SELECT ...ase design processes by explaining the system development life cycle and entity relationship modeling. Describe the concept of object relational database management systems. Write SQL SELECT queries. Customize SQL queries when selecting data from a table. Identify SQL*Plus environment, features, and commands. Restrict rows retrieved by a query. Identify comparison operators that can  more...

Oracle Designer 6i First Class Analysis ... 2 - 3 Hour(s) Identify the phases of the development life cycle. Identify the features of Oracle Designer. Identify the uses of the Process Modeller within Oracle Designer. Identify the uses of the Entity Relationship Diagrammer. Identify the uses of the Function Hierarchy Diagrammer. Identify the uses of the Matrix Diagrammer. Identify the uses of the Dataflow Diagrammer. Identify  more...

Oracle Designer 6i First Class Design Generation ...n 2 - 3 hours o Identify the phases of the development life cycle. o Identify the features of Oracle Designer. o Identify how the Entity Relationship Diagrammer is used to prepare for Server Design. o Identify how a Function Hierarchy Diagrammer is used to prepare for Application Design. o Identify how a Matrix Diagrammer is used to prepare for application design. o Identify the uses of  more...

Oracle 11i Procure to Pay Part 1 ...is course provides an understanding of the Procure-to-Pay life cycle and its implementation in Oracle Purchasing and Payables applications. It also covers information about the suppliers, sites, and quotations used in the procure-to-pay process. Learn To: Identify processes involved in different phases of the procure-to-pay life cycle. Match the applications used in the  more...

Windows 2000 Network--Designing Security Part 1 Sec Planning Course Overview This is the first course in a five-part series of the Microsoft Windows 2000 Network - Designing Security curriculum which prepares participants for Microsoft Exam 70-220. This course provides participants with an opportunity to learn the Windows 2000 security model and technologies to plan for a secure enterprise network, creating and analyzing a network security plan, planning  more...

Windows 2000 Network--Designing Security Part 1 Sec Planning ...ecurity plan at various stages of the service and product life cycle. Identify the guidelines for the change management plan to ensure network security. Identify the most appropriate security plan for a specified organizational setup. Evaluate a specific security plan on the basis of organizational factors. Match various types of IT management structures with their characteristics.  more...

Oracle SQL for End Users--Part 1 ...scription. Sequence the phases of the system development life cycle. Match components of the EMPLOYEE and DEPARTMENT entity relationship model with their description. Define structured query language (SQL). Match SQL statement types with their appropriate SQL commands. Identify the capabilities of the Oracle implementation of ORDBMS and RDBMS. Match database column values with their data  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 Servlets ...ver CGI applications. Match the methods in the servlet lifecycle with the situations in which these are used. Identify the code for creating a servlet that handles form data by using the getParameter method. Match the session tracking techniques with their features. Identify the code for developing a Web shopping servlet that uses sessions to retrieve user information. Audience:  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 EJB Session Beans ...nBean interface methods with the associated events in the life cycle of a session bean. Distinguish between stateless and stateful session beans. Audience: This course is intended for programmers who are interested in updating their skills to the latest Java2 Enterprise Edition platform: SDK 1.4. Deployment: e-Learning/Self-Study Language Options: US English  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 EJB Entity Beans ...P) entity beans. Sequence the stages and events in the life cycle of an entity bean. Audience: This course is intended for programmers who are interested in updating their skills to the latest Java2 Enterprise Edition platform: SDK 1.4. Deployment: e-Learning/Self-Study Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 4 hours Objectives:  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 EJB Entity Beans ...P) entity beans. Sequence the stages and events in the life cycle of an entity bean. Audience: This course is intended for programmers who are interested in updating their skills to the latest Java2 Enterprise Edition platform: SDK 1.4. Deployment: e-Learning/Self-Study Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 4 hours Objectives:  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 Advanced EJB Topics ...essage-driven beans (MDBs). Sequence the events in the life cycle of message-driven beans (MDBs). Identify the requirements of the message-driven bean (MDB) class. Match the activities involved in a transaction with the properties that they ensure. Identify the transactional attributes that can be specified for transactions in EJB 2.1. Match transactions with the isolation levels  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 Advanced EJB Topics ...essage-driven beans (MDBs). Sequence the events in the life cycle of message-driven beans (MDBs). Identify the requirements of the message-driven bean (MDB) class. Match the activities involved in a transaction with the properties that they ensure. Identify the transactional attributes that can be specified for transactions in EJB 2.1. Match transactions with the isolation levels  more...

Oracle9i SQL Basic SELECT Statements ...ptions. o Sequence the phases of the system development life cycle. o Match the types of SQL statements with their descriptions. o Match the capabilities of SQL SELECT statements with their functions. o Identify the guidelines for constructing basic SQL SELECT statement. o Write a query that restricts rows returned by using the WHERE clause. o Write a WHERE clause to accommodate  more...

mySAP com - Overview ... hosting can be controlled throughout the system's entire life cycle, describes the different types of hosting available, and presents various business applications supported by mySAP.com. Learn To: o Identify mySAP.com Basics. o Identify mySAP.com Components. o Identify Application Hosting. o Identify mySAP.com Business Applications. Audience This courses targets employees who  more...

Java for Procedural Programmers Life Cycle ...life cycles and methodologies such as waterfall, spiral, incremental, and iterative, and the RUP. In the Requirements and Analysis section, you will learn about requirements and analysis workflow and modeling relationships. This includes associations, multiplicity, and inheritance. The Design and Implementation section covers design associations and models, and implementation workflow. Learn  more...

Java for Procedural Programmers Life Cycle ...life cycles and methodologies such as waterfall, spiral, incremental, and iterative, and the RUP. In the Requirements and Analysis section, you will learn about requirements and analysis workflow and modeling relationships. This includes associations, multiplicity, and inheritance. The Design and Implementation section covers design associations and models, and implementation workflow. Learn  more...

Windows 2000 Network Mgt Part 5 Group Policy ...management technologies. o Match phases of the software life cycle with their characteristics. o Identify features of software installation using the assignment and publication methods. o Identify features of account policies. o Identify names of password policy settings. o Configure an account lockout setting. o Identify features of server monitoring methods. o Identify common  more...

CIW Enterprise Specialist Part 4 EJB Deployment EJB Clients Entity Beans ... features and functions of entity beans. o Identity the life cycle of an entity bean instance. o Match EntityBean interface methods with their descriptions. Audience The intended audience for this course includes Technical Managers, Database Administrators, Application Developers, Systems Analysts, Software Engineers, Software Designers, and Project Managers. Learners should have  more...

Stress Management Fundamentals for Employees ...to take appropriate action to reduce its presence in your life. Learn To: Develop a basic understanding of stress and the importance of stress management. Understand different sources of stress and responses to stress. Understand how changes in lifestyle and attitude can reduce stress. Audience: The target audience for this course is individuals who want to improve  more...

Systems Analysis Using Client Server Model Part 1 Client Server Env ...stributed database support. o Match Systems Integration Life Cycle (SILC) phases with their descriptions. o Identify the phases of project management in the SILC. o Identify the steps involved in the architecture definition procedure. o Match types of applications that are suitable for Client Server Systems with their features. o Identify factors that result in productivity gain for  more...

Visual Basic NET-Web Based Development Part 2 ... their functions. o Sequence the stages in a page event life cycle. o Identify the order of events for given scenarios. o Identify the syntax for handling a page postback event. o Identify the syntax for reading Uniform Resource Locator (URL) parameters in a Page_Load event. o Identify the syntax for linking controls. Unit 2: Error Handling, Debugging and Validation (3 - 4 hours)  more...

Economics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics ...ed across a range of informative lessons situated in real-life scenarios. Learn To Plot the effects of changes in price on a demand curve. Plot the effects of a change in price on a supply curve. Outline the main forms of Elasticity. Show consumption possibilities on a  more...

Business Etiquette Office Protocol ...sonal relationships from interfering in your professional life. Audience The target audience for this series is any employee in an organization who wishes to understand business etiquette in the work environment, outside of the office while attending business functions, and during business travel. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU  more...

Java for Procedural Programmers Curriculum ...is, design and programming concepts and explores software life cycles and methodologies. It also explores Java language syntax and covers designing for change within a software system. This curriculum consists of four Skill Builder courses: Java for Procedural Programmers: Object Technology Java for Procedural Programmers: Life Cycle and Methodology Java for Procedural Programmers: Java  more...

Java for Procedural Programmers Curriculum ...is, design and programming concepts and explores software life cycles and methodologies. It also explores Java language syntax and covers designing for change within a software system. This curriculum consists of four Skill Builder courses: Java for Procedural Programmers: Object Technology Java for Procedural Programmers: Life Cycle and Methodology Java for Procedural Programmers: Java  more...

Women in Leadership Developing a Leadership Path ...ath, you will learn the steps for balancing your personal life and professional life, such as how to match your responsibilities to your priorities. In addition, you will learn the guidelines for relating to co-workers of the opposite gender, as well as the guidelines for recovering from career derailment. Learn To Identify the guidelines for building  more...

Managing the Expert Developing a Successful Environment ...ill meet with Barbara Banman, a Results Coach with ELANEX Life strategies. Barbara was retained by Icon to personally coach Icon's top level executives, whom she has met with on a bi-weekly basis for the past two and a half years. As the VP of Human Resources, you have had a rather hands-off strategy in managing Barbara. However, due to the strong desire among members of middle management to  more...

Project Management Project Management Framework ...fferences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a product life cycle. Finally, you will learn the role of project management process groups in relation to the project life cycle. Learn To: Understand projects in relation to strategic planning and the role of project management. Understand the project environment and project management context.  more...

Project Management Project Management Processes ...s groups interact and overlap with respect to the project life cycle. Learn To: Understand the fundamentals of project management processes. Understand the Initiating, Planning, Executing Process Groups. Understand the Monitoring and Controlling and Closing Process Groups. Audience: The target audience for this course is individuals interested in the profession of  more...

Advanced Project Mgmt Project Estimating Techniques ...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 help gauge the accuracy of estimates. Finally, it teaches steps for  more...

Principles of Marketing Pricing Strategy ... achieve. Identify the appropriate life cycle stage and pricing strategy for a given product. Select the legal constraints that can affect your pricing decisions. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you will meet with Bruce Madison and Elizabeth Williams to brainstorm about next year's pricing  more...

Project Teams Participating on a Project Team ... List the phases of a project's life cycle in the correct order. Select the requirements a project must meet to be successful. Resolve conflict in a project team meeting. Reach a consensus in a project team meeting. Listen actively during a project team  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 Servlets ...ver CGI applications. Match the methods in the servlet lifecycle with the situations in which these are used. Identify the code for creating a servlet that handles form data by using the getParameter method. Match the session tracking techniques with their features. Identify the code for developing a Web shopping servlet that uses sessions to retrieve user information. Audience:  more...

ASP NET Part 1 Intro Web Controls Course Overview This is the first course in a three part series that presents the learner with a broad overview of ASP.NET and gives a comprehensive introduction to Web Controls. This course introduces the learner to the .NET framework and also the differences between ASP and ASP.NET, coverage of the ASP.NET platform and features, core elements of ASP.NET - Web Forms, ASP.NET script code, and  more...

ASP NET Part 1 Intro Web Controls ...x. • Sequence the events in the ASP.NET page event life cycle. • Identify the functions of the IsPostBack property of an ASP.NET page. Unit 2: Web Controls 3 - 4 hours • Identify the functions of ASP.NET input validation controls. • Identify the syntax used to add an input validation control to an ASP.NET page. • Identify features of validating an  more...

CIW Database Specialist Part 1 Introduction to Database Design ...ER model. It also covers the various phases in the design life cycle and database design methodology, including the creation of ER models. Learn To: o Identify features of a database. o Identify disadvantages of a flat-file database. o Identify the problems that relational databases were developed to overcome. o Identify requirements and scope for the analysis phase. o Identify  more...

Self Development Series The Self Development Series includes the following courses: Self Development: Balancing Your Personal & Professional Life Self Development: Motivating Yourself to Perform Self Development: Increasing Your Assertiveness Self Development: Developing Report Through Communication Self Development: Improving Your Memory Self Development: Positively Influencing Others To review individual  more...

Achieving Success Without Authority Focusing on Results ... Identify reasons for focus in all areas of life and work. Identify the features of clear and realistic goals. Identify ways of measuring your success. Identify guidelines to create a positive mental attitude. Identify steps to achieve a desired outcome when dealing with people.  more...

Self Development Balancing Your Personal Professional Life ...elf-Development: Balancing Your Personal and Professional Life, individuals learn how to establish priorities and make their daily life reflect those priorities. They explore ways to identify and manage the sources of stress in their life and pursue lifestyle changes in order to help manage various sources of stress. Learn To Differentiate among values, needs,  more...

E-Business Part 7 Satisfying the Customer ...gement (CRM). a Identify the features of customer life cycle management. a Identify customer relationship trends. a Identify the features of selling-chain management. a Identify the goals of selling-chain management. a Identify the business drivers influencing selling-chain management. Audience The audience for this course includes Technical Managers,  more...

Managing IT Projects Project Fundamentals Initiation ...ion technology. This course also covers such areas as the life cycle of projects, typical project processes, project initiation, and scope management. Learn To Identify the features of projects. Identify project activities. Identify skills for effective project management.  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration Part 2 ...ng skills through an interactive tool that simulates real-life scenarios that the target audience may encounter. Learn To: Identify methods of managing Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) by using its Application Server Control (ASC). Identify characteristics of the Oracle Process Management and Notification (OPMN) server. Identify characteristics of Distributed  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration II Part 1 ... Identify considerations for implementing the development life cycle topology. Identify benefits of using failover clusters in high availability deployments. Identify the features of Identity Management replication for providing high availability. Unit 2: OracleAS Installations and Upgrades Sequence the steps involved in installing Identify Management (IM) and Metadata  more...

Supply Chain Management Building a Sustained Competitive Advantage ...ct of supply chain processing. Product design and product life cycle management as elements of the improvement effort, and performance measures and metrics. Models for improving all major processes within a supply chain, and extensive case examples to validate the principles and recommendations. Learn To: Identify the features of Level 3. Identify guidelines to make a  more...

Diversity the Future Employers must understand the ways in which the idea of diversity will continue to expand in the years to come. They need to prepare for demographic changes that will alter both the definition of corporate culture and practices for hiring, retention, and interaction with the company. This course explores the need for a holistic approach to workplace diversity, and the effects of incorporating a  more...

Six Sigma--Measurement System Re-analysis ...life with a diet or exercise program, only to backslide and lose all the positive changes you made? It's easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal--improved health and fitness--after reaching your goal weight and fitness level. Maintaining positive changes takes just as much effort and vigilance as making the changes initially. Likewise for businesses--the benefits of Six Sigma performance aren't  more...

Advanced Project Management - Project Estimating Techniques ...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 help gauge the accuracy of estimates. Finally, it teaches steps for  more...

Program Life Cycle and Organization ...be mindful of how different industries can impact program life cycles and the benefits they are designed to reap, and must continually refine their skills for adapting program life cycles to strategic goals. This course will describe some of the key program management life-cycle considerations, including the key distinctions between program and project life cycles. Also covered in this course  more...

Principles of Marketing - Fundamentals of Marketing Principles of Marketing: Fundamentals of Marketing offers the student an overview of the information required to identify key marketing terms, language, and concepts. The program details the elements of the marketing mix, the stages of the product life cycle, and the proper steps to implement the market segmentation process.  more...

Trends in Coaching When is a good time to coach? And what is the business case for coaching? Is coaching just another popular fad, or can organizations really benefit from it? Every coach should be aware of the strategic uses of coaching: the organizational benefits that are offered, how coaching can be used to help coachees deal with positive and negative change, and ways of coaching innovators and mavericks. What  more...

Green Infrastructure Guidelines Certification Program ...e to cities and municipalities. - Understand pavement life cycles, pervious vs. impervious pavement, albedo or reflectivity of pavement, pavement materials, devising a materials program, and different material applications. - Understand mechanisms to affect right-of-way construction by private utilities, technology to minimize pavement damage and degradation, and the upgrades to  more...

Acid-Base Insight Generator ...d physicians. Nevertheless, as acid-base disturbances are life threatening and demand rapid analysis and correction, their understanding is of critical importance. The acid-base Insight Generatora was designed to endow the students with both the knowledge and understanding of acid-base metabolic disturbances and a sense of competence. The courseware consists of interactive chapters,  more...

Transfusion Therapy in the Adult Patient This instructional course has been designed for nurses caring for the adult patient receiving transfusion therapy. There are various blood components infused for very specific purposes, and each component requires knowledge related to that specific product. This specialized type of therapy requires advanced nursing knowledge beyond that required for the provision of general infusion therapy.  more...