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Talent Management Basics Talent Management: Basics Would you be able to define talent management if someone asked you what it was? And would you be able to explain why it should be a top priority for organizations? Talent management focuses on recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining the right talent to drive an organization's performance. This course helps clarify talent management's key role in helping an  more...

Managing a Diverse Team Managing a Diverse Team The population as a whole is becoming ever more diverse. Naturally, these societal changes are mirrored in the workplace. The most forward-looking organizations recognize the importance of managing a diverse workforce effectively. In turn, those managers who have the skills to lead a diverse team successfully are highly valued. This course describes what diversity is,  more...

Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly ...ocuses on what fairness means in the relationship between managers and their direct reports. It discusses the benefits of treating employees fairly. It also covers areas where showing fairness is most essential for example, when dealing with different groups and individuals, when distributing information, and when applying standards. Finally, this course provides techniques that you can use in  more...

Becoming a Manager Responsibilities and Fears Becoming a Manager: Responsibilities and Fears Promotion to management is obviously welcome and something to celebrate, but when the initial excitement is over, you may begin to wonder about your new responsibilities. Your main focus is now on managing the activities of others and ensuring that the company's resources are used effectively. Apprehensions about whether you are able to  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...ating Employees want decisive leadership from their managers. Organizations, too, need their managers to be clear about their objectives, and how their teams can achieve them. As a new manager, it is important that you understand that leadership is about giving direction, but it is also crucial that you realize that it also involves trusting and empowering your staff. You will  more...

Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards HRCI SPHR Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards (HRCI/SPHR) HRCI Senior Professional in Hurman Resources (SPHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) One of the largest expenditures for organizations is often employee salaries and benefits. Developing an integrated compensation and benefits program that aligns with strategic goals is essential for HR today. This course examines how  more...

Strategic Approaches to Labor Relations HRCI SPHR ...nt resolutions. This course prepares HR professionals and managers who are preparing for the Human Resource Certification Institute's Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examination. The content in this course is based on the Employee and Labor Relations functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Due to  more...

Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams ...Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing," says Warren Bennis, Ph.D. in his book "On Becoming a Leader." Champions are leaders. Selecting the right Six Sigma projects and the right people, and leading them to achieve business goals, is vital to the leadership of Champions. This course deals with these important roles of Champions. It also  more...

Project Management Fundamentals ...loyees are getting promoted from within to become project managers as they fully understand what they are trying to produce and how best to meet the quality and quantity requirements set forth by upper management. Project management, as a process, is the supervision and control of the work required to complete the project deliverable. Using established project management processes, coupled with  more...

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

Initiating and Planning a Project Initiating and Planning a Project Initiating and Planning are crucial phases in developing and executing any successful project. Companies that are embarking on a new project initiative must assign people to gather facts and decide what exactly they want to produce and how they are going to produce it. This course examines which factors should weigh in during the project selection process  more...

Managing a Project Managing a Project The factors of a successful project almost always end up depending on how much money and time is needed to create a product worthy of the customer. This course will help you manage the constraints of time, money, and schedules, and how they relate to the overall quality of your project and product.  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...

Project Data Management and Performance ...t Data Management and Performance Microsoft Project managers often share Project 2007 data with other applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. When importing and exporting information in this way, the information must first be sorted, filtered, and grouped to customize the information's appearance. Information also needs to be timely actual work performed, actual start  more...

Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 ...crosoft With Microsoft Office Project 2007, project managers can define how project data is recorded, reported, and displayed, using customizable, built-in templates. They can also customize the interface by adding or removing tools from the application s default toolbars. And before project data is distributed, a project manager can format fields and views to meet particular needs.  more...

Tracking and Reporting Progress Tracking and Reporting Progress Microsoft Project stakeholders have a vested interest in the project's progress so information needs to be tracked, recorded, and reported. A project manager needs to decide on the information to be tracked, and how to track it. Microsoft Office Project 2007 helps a project manager by making this process easy. Baselines and interim plans, for example, create  more...

Creating and Designing a Project ...t Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for the overall design of projects, enabling them to engage in task assignment and management, resource allocation, costs, and budget control in an easy and intuitive way. Microsoft Office Project 2007 also enables the collection and sharing of project progress information with a project's team members and  more...

Enterprise Project Management Enterprise Project Management Microsoft To identify how project managers can set up and manage an enterprise project using Project Professional 2003, Project Server, and Project Web Access  more...

Managing a Customer Focused Department Simulation ...ustomer-focused Department Simulation is designed to help managers, supervisors, and team leaders motivate, manage, and support customer service staff. Over the course of the simulation, participants will practice a series of customer service management skills, encompassing the objectives of delivering the essentials of customer service, obtaining employee support, reviewing the service  more...

Using Emotional Intelligence on the Job ...rporate world. Developing the best talents in executives, managers, and employees throughout the organization has become vital to workplace success. Intellectual knowledge is no longer enough; you must also have the interpersonal competence that comes with emotional intelligence. In this course, you'll learn the value of emotions and how they can affect your workplace for better or for worse.  more...

Interviewing Hiring Practices ...ment in the hiring and interviewing process. It will help managers and supervisors with hiring authority to recognize and avoid discrimination in the recruitment process. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ...holders, members of the project team, suppliers, or other managers within their organizations. That speaks volumes about the important role of communication to a project. When communications break down, projects fail. When communications are good, the project is more likely to achieve its objectives. Healthy project communication means that the right people are getting the right information at  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...ess of projects and the survival of any business. Project managers must have the ability to not only identify what work is required at the onset of a project, but precisely forecast how much that work is going to cost to meet the project goal. This course provides an overview of estimating and budgeting project costs in the Project Cost Management knowledge area, and introduces best practices  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...M) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned When project managers set their sights on delivering creative project solutions on time and within budget, they must select and manage a team of experienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This requires that project managers understand the Project Human Resource Management processes of planning, selecting, developing, and  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control ... the project back in line. This course will equip project managers with skills to manage change in an integrated fashion so that, for example, changes to scope are reflected appropriately in the quality, schedule, and cost baselines. The Project Integration Management knowledge area includes six processes, ranging from the creation of the project charter at the beginning of a project through to  more...

Project Management Overview ...cific phases? These are all fundamental questions project managers ask. This course answers these questions and more. It is designed to give project managers and project team members a solid understanding about the nature of projects, how they are structured, and how the structures affect the way they are managed. Specifically, it introduces the concepts of project life cycle, product life  more...

Project Management Process Groups ...sed on sound principles and proven practices, are project managers' best friends. They act like the solid tracks that keep a train going in the direction it needs to go. Following a set of established processes minimizes confusion and uncertainty for the project manager and all project stakeholders. It ensures the effective progress of the project from initiation through to close-out. In this  more...

Project Quality Planning ... (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project managers need to build quality into their projects at the very beginning, during the planning stage. Quality managers have to ensure that quality requirements are met. The Project Quality Management knowledge area takes these facts into consideration. It not only includes processes for assuring and controlling quality, but it also  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...he successful completion of a project. Successful project managers use project scope management throughout the project life cycle to identify and control all aspects involved in a project. This course will highlight the importance of project scope management to project performance. Through interactive learning strategies and realistic scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards ...what is wrong. In an increasingly global network, project managers must proactively seek to understand cultural diversity, and how to work successfully with multi-national teams. Sensitivity to other groups, their social customs, and their means of doing business is key to success. Often, project managers will need to weigh all competing interests fairly and objectively in order to make the  more...

Workplace Violence ... in US workplaces. The majority of violent incidents that managers and employees deal with on a daily basis consist of assault, domestic violence, stalking, bullying, robbery, and harassment of all types, including sexual harassment. This course will enable all employees to recognize the early warning signs of impending workplace violence, and the actions they can take to prevent and reduce  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace ...for them to be exposed. It is critical for employees, and managers, and executives in particular, in an organization to understand and be able to identify the relationships, interests, activities or actions that may create conflicts of interest for their organization, so they can ensure that effective, fair, and legal practices are followed when making or reviewing business decisions. In  more...

FMLA Leave and More ...rom 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 granting leave that are established by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other laws. This  more...

Integrity in the Workplace ...rt their concerns internally, and rewarding employees and managers for strict compliance with laws and regulations. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Burr and Forman LLP. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and judicial precedent. Please note, however, that the  more...

Ethical Decision Making Simulation ...ng decisions against ethical filters, corporate officers, managers, and employees can remain confident that their choices comply with all applicable laws and regulations and adhere to the highest professional standards within their industry. The Ethical Decision Making Simulation is designed to help employees understand and apply the fundamentals of making ethical decisions. Over the course of  more...

Transitioning from Technical Professional to Management ...echnical professionals are largely self-directed, whereas managers work through other people. These and other role differences require that technical professionals who are transitioning into management prepare effectively for the change in career. This course outlines steps a technical professional can take to make the transition into management smoother. It also describes the qualities that  more...

Understanding Change ... in today's competitive business environment. Leaders and managers, regardless of industry or organization, require a clear understanding of how important organizational change is in order to propel their organizations forward. This course outlines what is meant by change, as well as the importance and benefits of implementing change within an organization. It also details the three different  more...

Dealing with Resistance to Change ...dual to individual and they are often unproductive. While managers may be tempted to deal with behaviors directly, rather than tackling symptoms of resistance to change, managers must deal with the source of those symptoms. They must first understand the mixture of emotions and thoughts that come with change, identify the underlying causes of employee resistance, and then use techniques to  more...

Business Ethics for Managers ...Managers Managers perform a delicate ethical balancing act every day. They must meet their obligations to their employer, comply with laws and regulations, address the needs of subordinates, and obey their own consciences. In this course, managers with decision-making responsibility will explore ethical issues and will acquire specific skills for creating and maintaining an ethical work  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...nted and signed off by stakeholders. As a result, project managers must hold multiple perspectives and simultaneously consider the many facets of their projects. This course will equip project managers with the tools and techniques to manage project change in an integrated fashion and to close out phases and projects so that all aspects are brought to a controlled close. The Project Integration  more...

Using Business Tools to Manage Sales Teams ... the goals that your sales team will set. Like many sales managers, you've probably asked yourself, "How do I successfully and effectively manage the business aspect of my responsibilities?" This course will help you answer that question by providing you with effective business tools. The course includes the basics of the M3 management mode model, a tool that you can use to dramatically  more...

Introduction to Program Management ...quent rung after project management. For example, project managers regularly balance many projects with varying deadlines and responsibilities all at the same time. In a similar way, program managers must balance multiple programs, consisting of many different projects. When in a program management environment, there is an entirely new set of skills and knowledge a program manager must possess  more...

Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints Simulation ...y has provided you with workplace harassment training for managers. All of the employees at this particular Pennywise location report to you. When one of the rental agents, Violet Pham, comes to you to complain that her shift supervisor, Cliff Kinsler, has been harassing her, you will need to take action to deal with the situation. This will entail interviewing Violet to take her complaint, as  more...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management ...ntly evolving global business environment. How do project managers do it, given that most ethical dilemmas are not black and white and usually require diligent deliberation? Keeping with their vision of establishing project management as a professional industry, the project management community and the Project Management Institute (PMI ) have established standards of ethics to help members to  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Multi-State Edition ...ry negative impact on an organization's work environment. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This role includes knowing the laws, guidelines, policies, and resources for correcting, preventing, and investigating sexual harassment complaints. This two-hour course can help  more...

Leadership ...onal structure and culture, roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders, change management, motivation and negotiation, and conflict and empowerment. This course explores the concepts of organizational design and leadership challenges. It is aligned with the Quality Management Division of the American Society for Quality's Certification Handbook and is designed to assist learners  more...

Managerial Skills and Abilities ...order to bring quality and excellence to an organization, managers need certain skills, tools, and abilities in all their functions. These skills and abilities relate to their understanding of management principles and theories, key organizational functions, and their mutual interrelationships. This course explores basic principles of management, management theories, styles and tools,  more...

Communication Skills and Project Management ... is a pivotal element to the success of any organization. Managers need to be aware of emerging technologies and how these affect international communication. To meet an improvement project's specified goals and objectives, a manager must also effectively plan, estimate, and monitor the progress of the project and know what tools to apply. This course explores how communication takes  more...

Problem-Solving and Process Management Tools ...ted them." To solve quality and process-related problems, managers should continuously enhance their knowledge of organizational processes and quality management tools. These tools help managers find root causes of problems, an important step toward removing them. Success in ensuring quality and organizational excellence depends on how effectively managers apply these tools to solve quality and  more...

Training and Development ...ed to align with the strategic direction of the business. Managers of quality should know that improvements in workplace productivity contribute positively to the overall well-being of the organization. This course explores the importance of investing in human capital as a means of attaining strategic objectives. It delves into all aspects of corporate training, including the front-end  more...

The Imperatives of Innovation and Leadership in Strategy The Imperatives of Innovation and Leadership in Strategy This course is designed for individuals aspiring to become strategically focused in their business operations and to innovate and lead change in their organizations. As organizations strive to keep abreast of a fast-changing business environment, the need for innovation increases. While some companies focus on incremental and  more...

Planning and Implementing a Business Strategy ...ing and Implementing a Business Strategy Operations managers wishing to see their strategy successfully adopted must ensure that they have prepared the groundwork. This involves two key stages: formulation and implementation of strategy. In the first phase, the manager must plan the strategy, build a vision, and communicate it to ensure there are the needed resources and strategic  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...y requires a foundation of core themes that allow Project Managers, Project Boards and project team members to organize and control the project management process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes seven themes: Business Case, Organization, Quality, Plans, Risk, Change and Progress. These  more...

The Acct Equation and Financial Statements ...uation and Financial Statements Business owners and managers, regardless of form and size of their organizations, put their best efforts in generating enough assets to pay for business's liabilities and build adequate stockholders' equity. The basic accounting equation offers us a simple way to understand how these three elements assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity relate to  more...

Basic Acct Principles and Framework ...itical to any organization's decision and control system. Managers, decision makers, external stakeholders, and interest groups take the basic accounting data, mix them with other external and supplementary information, and produce meaningful information used for decision making and control purposes. This course aims at familiarizing all learners with basic accounting principles and concepts  more...

The Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals ...inancial Professionals Professionals and functional managers in every department deal with budgets one way or another for providing targets and direction in their day-to-day decision making and control activities. The budget is a formal expression of the plans, goals, and objectives of an organization and familiarity with the essentials of the budget is expected at every level within that  more...

Principles of Acct Finance for Non-financial Professionals ... every organizational level. Professionals and functional managers in every department and functional area should have a certain amount of comfort and familiarity with the basic accounting and financial concepts, processes and practices so that they can use it to better manage and control their activities and make decisions that support organization's larger goals. This course aims at  more...

Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee With the trend toward telecommuting on the rise in many sectors, employees are faced with the growing challenges of working and communicating in virtual offices. Virtual offices can span countries and continents, and effective communication skills are not only important, but are the very key to telecommuters' success and their ability to move  more...

Fundamentals of Purchasing Vendor Management ...g professionals. Regardless of their specific roles, many managers and team leaders have purchasing and vendor management responsibilities. These individuals must understand the purchasing process and have a general knowledge of common purchasing considerations and strategies and their impact on purchasing activities at the departmental level. Equipping purchasing personnel in this way can help  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials 360-Degree Appraisals ... This type of appraisal incorporates feedback from peers, managers, customers, and direct reports, as well as from the appraisee. And when feedback from all these sources is presented in a way that enables people to plan for improvement, it can bring about real, measurable changes in people's behavior. This course provides an overview of the steps involved in carrying out a 360-degree  more...

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

First Time Manager Challenges First Time Manager: Challenges High expectations are often placed on first-time managers. Along with these expectations comes the pressure to succeed and the need to prove you belong in a management position. Establishing credibility early and building new working relationships can go a long way in helping a first-time manager succeed in adjusting to his or her new responsibilities. This  more...

First Time Manager Understanding a Manager s Role ...me Manager: Understanding a Manager's Role Most new managers don't realize how much their new role differs from that of an individual contributor. Often, they have misconceptions about what managing entails, and they may be surprised to learn that the skills and methods required for success as an individual contributor and those needed for success as a manager are very different. This  more...

Maintaining an Engaging Organization ...er, with the proper tools, understanding, and strategies, managers can foster a motivational environment that helps employees become more engaged with the organization, so that they perform more effectively and positively. This course explains how to identify what does and does not motivate employees and introduces tools you can use to assess levels of motivation. It also shows how you can  more...

Managing Experienced Managers ...Managers Experienced managers are extremely valuable to an organization. With the experience and judgment they have developed over time, these managers can provide leadership and drive to guide the organization to new highs. So it's important that you devote time and other resources to ensuring their ongoing commitment to the organization's long-term and short-term goals. Managers with  more...

Managing New Managers ...Managers People are the most important part of any organization. Developing tomorrow's organizational leaders requires a continuous commitment by managers and HR professionals to prepare new managers to grow into leadership roles. New managers must be properly oriented and trained when moving to their new positions. But training is an ongoing process, and mentoring is one key strategy for  more...

Managing the Dismissal of an Employee ...he Dismissal of an Employee One of the main reasons managers are reluctant to dismiss an employee is because they dread the termination interview. Even if the termination is a layoff, giving notice to an employee is a heavy burden. How you manage the termination interview will impact remaining employees and your organization. You must learn how to handle dismissals fairly by preparing  more...

Delegation Essentials An Introduction to Delegation ...se details what delegation is, and the benefits it offers managers, employees, and the organization. These include saving time and money, developing employees' skills and capabilities, and encouraging accountability. The course also outlines some of the qualities that successful delegators possess, such as trust in their employees and a willingness to take risks. Finally, it covers the  more...

Delegation Essentials The Delegation Process ...s the process of delegation and describes techniques that managers can employ to delegate tasks effectively. Specifically, it examines the criteria for choosing which tasks to delegate and identifying the appropriate employee for the task. It also details what actions you should take when assigning the task, such as communicating the details of the task, and providing employees with what they  more...

Delegation Essentials Overcoming Delegation Problems ...thing that improves with practice and experience. But few managers, regardless of their level of experience, can delegate tasks perfectly each time. The root of the problem may be the manager's lack of certain delegation skills. Or perhaps the employee lacks ability or has a poor attitude. In either case, managers need proven techniques for overcoming delegation challenges. This course details  more...

Recognizing Diagnosing Problem Performance ...ns, failure to comply with policies, or underperformance, managers need to know how to detect them in a timely manner. Performance problems can vary in scope, frequency, and magnitude. They can occur as single incidents or persistent patterns of behavior. Whatever their nature, you must intervene early, involve the employee, and uncover the true root causes in order to find the best possible  more...

Brand Management for Social Media Wireless Technologies ...s are now key drivers for corporate brand strategy. Brand managers need to understand how to harness the power of these technologies and how consumers interact with these technologies. And they must appreciate how they can use social media and wireless technologies to their strategic advantage. This course provides instruction on the benefits and potential risks associated with the use of  more...

Global Brand Management Global Brand Management Extending a brand globally is an intricate process that requires thorough research and preparation, organizational commitment, and a strong understanding of the risks and rewards associated with taking a brand global. This course outlines how to best approach global brand development by outlining how to carry out essential international market research and internal  more...

Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior for the Individual ...k are just some of the challenges facing companies today. Managers must be prepared to deal with the organizational issues that such challenges give rise to. Whether you're in Human Resources, a manager of a large department, or the leader of your team, you have to be able to constantly improve the organizational dynamics in your workplace. To do this, you need to start with the individual,  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization Managing in a Global Environment ...balization: Managing in a Global Environment Global managers work in a complex, constantly changing environment. They have to consider different economic, political, legal, and cultural factors as they plan, make decisions, and lead others in different international contexts. What worked in the role of a domestic manager may not be effective in the international market. This course  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization Analyzing the Global Environment ...eness of conditions at national and global levels enables managers to respond appropriately to the constantly changing social, political, economic, and technological forces they will have to navigate. Similarly, an accurate understanding of the competition faced in international contexts allows managers to identify and develop the key skills and resources that are a prerequisite to success in  more...

Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007 ...project. Businesses are fast-paced, with multiple project managers in charge of a variety of projects, often across many locations. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the main component of the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution and the toolset best suited to keep project managers, teams, and stakeholders updated with the latest multi-project information. This course  more...

Managing Virtual Teams ...ding virtual teams presents new challenges to leaders and managers. Virtual team leaders must find ways to successfully manage people who are separated by distance, time zones, and cultural differences. This course offers leaders a framework for successfully leading virtual teams. It outlines the key competencies that members of virtual teams should possess and offers guidelines for specific  more...

Operations Management Operations Scheduling ...nd targets. These scheduling activities enable operations managers to optimize the use of organizational resources during production. This course presents basic concepts about scheduling in both manufacturing and service organizations. It walks you through the main objectives, benefits, and levels of scheduling. Using the example of staff scheduling in a service situation, it explores the  more...

Operations Management Management of Quality ... the organization achieve its financial goals. Operations managers set out performance objectives to achieve these goals and measure the organization's quality-related performance against those objectives. A variety of best practice principles, tools, and techniques are used to manage and control quality to achieve performance objectives and meet organizational goals. This course helps learners  more...

Operations Management Facilities Planning Management ...g the location and layout of a facility, service facility managers must be mindful of how products or services are delivered, so that customers leave with a great experience. This course introduces the goals, processes, and strategic considerations of facilities management and discusses what to consider when selecting a facility's location. Examples of different facility layouts are included.  more...

Managing Workforce Generations Introduction to Cross-generational Employees ...ion to Cross-generational Employees More than ever, managers appreciate how diversity brings value to an organization. Managed correctly, a diverse workforce, including members from different generations, enhances performance and productivity. The generation in which you grow up is a key influence on your adult behavior, and the different characteristics of each generation can strengthen  more...

Managing Workforce Generations Working with the 21st Century Generation Mix Managing Workforce Generations: Working with the 21st Century Generation Mix Many of the same influences have shaped the lives and work experiences of the newer generations - the Millennials and the Generation Xers. Widespread Internet usage, for example, means that, typically, these generations are adept in technology. Globalization is another shaping influence, with the result that both  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Introduction to IT Project Mgmt ...delivery of information technology (IT) projects requires managers to adapt project management processes and tools to account for the specific characteristics of the IT environment. By applying these processes and tools in a way that suits the project type and complexity, managers can significantly improve project success rates. This course describes how IT projects differ from other project  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Monitoring Controlling IT Projects ...nd 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 are behind schedule or over budget, or what the issues or risks are. IT projects can be complex, with many variables, and it's important that project managers know, at all times, how the project is progressing and what is causing any slippages. This  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Managing Risks in an IT Project ...entials: 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 than proactively.  more...

Meeting the Needs of Your Experts ...as you're unfamiliar with. The amount of information that managers process on a daily basis requires them to know a little about a lot. However, they have to rely heavily on their experts for the in-depth knowledge needed to meet goals and get the job done. Along with unique subject-matter expertise, these experts have unique needs in the workplace. Learning to meet these needs can help you  more...

Overcoming Challenges When Managing Experts Overcoming Challenges When Managing Experts Getting the most out of your experts can sometimes be difficult. They might display characteristics that on the surface seem unmanageable. You have to carefully plan how you interact with such challenging experts if you want them to help you in a productive way. This course explores ways you can promote harmonious working relationships with your  more...

Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007 ...entifies the types of resources available to both project managers and project teams, and the management tools used to ensure the most efficient use of these resources using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. This course also describes how to plan cost management and risk management for a project. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for  more...

Executing Projects with Project Server 2007 ...ed. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 can help project managers do that. This course explains how the execution of the project plan through efficient resource management, communicating project information to stakeholders, and quality assurance can be achieved. The course also explores time and timesheets and the concept of administrative time using Office Project Server 2007. This course is  more...

Monitoring Controlling Closing Projects with Project Server 2007 ...t (Exam 70-633) As a project gets underway, project managers need to monitor task progress and resource usage to address unexpected events. Performance metrics should be in place to provide snapshots of a project's progress, enabling project managers to be proactive in addressing areas of concern. They also need to confirm that both the administrative and contract closing procedures are  more...

Business Law Ethics ... of ethics and the law is a day-to-day challenge for many managers. While you might be inclined to act in ways that are legal in the technical sense, there is value also in recognizing the intent behind a law. Meeting the spirit of the law often comes down to acting in a way that is both legal and ethical. While law and ethics share a close relationship, the two are not the same. This course  more...

Business Law the Manager s Responsibilities ...etter for you and your organization. It is essential that managers understand the principles of business law as they fulfill their responsibilities. This course will explore the impact and legal implications of your decisions at work. It will also outline your responsibility for the actions of your subordinates and familiarize you with basic legal issues, such as liability and whistleblowing.  more...

Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office ...This course is designed for beginning office and practice managers in a medical office setting. Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office The course is intended for individuals beginning in management or those aspiring to be in medical administration. It covers such administrative topics as practice analysis, staff assessment, and the new HIPAA regulations in a practical way. The  more...

Certified eMarketing Associate Certification (CeMA) ...latively few advertising, marketing, and public relations managers currently are certified, the number of managers who seek certification is expected to grow. Source: United States Department of Labor Upon enrollment an certification examiner will contact you to help you prepare for the examination. A book purchase from Amazon may be necessary to prepare for this certification the cost of the  more...

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

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

Financial Basics for Non-financial Managers Course description -- This course helps a non-financial manager make sense of the terms and concepts that are used in managing the financial aspects of a business. It explains basic financial structure and discusses the financial information you must have to run a business. You will learn how to read financial reports and understand the purpose and limitations of each. You will also get tools and  more...

Managing Your 401 k ...mpanies are providing a 401k as a benefit. Human resource managers frequently counsel their employees on the mechanics and planning of their 401k programs. This course provides a foundation for you to know how to appreciate vesting, select wise investment packages, and understand diversification. You will also be given tools and strategies for understanding and managing your involvement in  more...

Presentation Skills ...managers and others is speaking in public. You will receive worksheets and checklists to help you plan and present your remarks for the most impact, and you will learn how to deal with the anxiety that so often accompanies such assignments. The course includes tools and techniques to help you determine what the audience wants and needs, methods to gauge their needs, and a structure for  more...

ADA Training & Certification Program Learn how to administer the federally-mandated ADA rules and earn a "Certified ADA Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an  more...

Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) provides employees with the critical knowledge and tools to prevent the destructive impact that hackers, viruses, and improper PC maintenance can have on your organization`s productivity, as well as protecting your organization`s critical assets and valuable intellectual property. Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) provides employees with the  more...

5S TRAINING ...fabrication. Eric is an accomplished trainer and coach to managers, supervisors, and team leaders in operational settings. He gains instant credibility because he has actually ?been there, done that.? He brings a wealth of real-time experience to his training and consulting projects. He has presented to national audiences at several conferences, trade shows, and symposiums. FREQUENTLY ASKED  more...

Lab Safety and Chemical Hygiene ...d Take This Course: laboratory technicians scientists lab managers environmental, health and safety coordinators anyone developing a laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan anyone working in a "laboratory" If you call your operation a laboratory, then more than likely you fall under the OSHA definition of a laboratory. The term "hazardous chemical" is a broad definition according to OSHA. If you use a  more...

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) This course provides training as required by OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Standard (29CFR 1910.147). Material covered in the course includes a thorough review of the Standard, its applications and limitations and major compliance requirements including training, assistance in identifying responsible staff, and preparation and organization of an equipment inventory, You will  more...

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

Conducting Effective Accident Investigations ...t Investigations safety training program, supervisors and managers will learn the essential methods required to determine the sequence of events leading up to an accident, the causes behind it, and ways to prevent similar accidents. Each will unearth ways to avoid common pitfalls as they begin to take on the role of the investigator. They`ll uncover how investigating each accident can help  more...

Java 2 -- Building Graphical User Interfaces This course contains 3 units: The Java.awt.package, using GUI components and managing the layout. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to build graphical user interfaces. This course contains 3 units: The Java.awt.package, using GUI components and managing the layout. The first unit will cover the features of the java.awt.package. It explains the important methods and alignment  more...

Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact ...managers looking to improve quality and efficiency, and all those who deal with screenshots. We will show you how to make screenshots, increase their impact, place them in manuals and online documents, and choose the appropriate tool. Making Efficient Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact Screenshots are a powerful way to convey information quickly. We use screenshots to develop training  more...

QPRT Suicide Risk Assessment and Training ...cal alternative for busy customer support professionals. Managers must master the tools and techniques for establishing the customer support center as the focal point for technology in the corporation. Whether implementing a new customer support center or rejuvenating an existing one, this course will present a renewed vision for leading the support team. Managers will discover how to promote  more...

7 Steps to A Lot More Sales ...ing course designed to help business owners and marketing managers discover hidden sales opportunities within their business. Upon completion participants will be able to implement the 7 STEPS and new bonus step on Internet Marketing to unlock the hidden sales opportunities discovered for exponential increases in sales and profits of 25%-100% or more in as little as 60-90 days without  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ...hout 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 bartender, in addition to being a valued employee.  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ...taurant. The class is extremely beneficial to bar owners, managers, waitresses and novice bartenders, also. Hollywood bartender Kellie Nicholson has condensed over twenty-five years of experience into a course that will give you the confidence to step behind a bar anywhere. Serving clientele like Will from the Black-Eyes Peas, David Schwimmer, Jessica Simpson and Ashton Kutcher is only a small  more...

Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS Certificate) ...and certifies municipal inspectors and jobsite stormwater managers to properly implement, inspect, and maintain a construction site for stormwater compliance. This course can be completed in 2 weeks or less. The student can take longer to adjust to work schedules. Upon completion of the program 2 year access is given to all course content. This certificate is approved by the United States Green  more...

Comprehensive Leadership Training ... This course intends to sharpen the leadership skills of managers and would be managers. The course takes a comprehensive look at leadership from most perspectives so as to give the trainees a deep understanding of the roles that they are playing or may be expected to play. At the end of the course the participants will be knowledgeable enough to confidently face the task of leading people in  more...

Effective Management Principles Within the Law ...management training or any at all. As a consequence, many managers lack the interpersonal skills, sensitivity, legal awareness and professionalism necessary for effective management. The result can be disastrous: endless conflicts; low morale and productivity; wasted talent; high and costly turnover; and lawsuits based on privacy violations, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination,  more...

Ethics and Compliance Basics ...ompany is only as ethical and compliant as its directors, managers and employees. Ethics and Compliance Basics Reinforcing ethical principles and educating company members about compliance with the law is an ongoing and important responsibility. A company is only as ethical and compliant as its directors, managers and employees. Training is necessary to encourage good behavior, set  more...

Expert Purchasing Management ...panies are expecting more than ever from their purchasing managers. And today's environment is confronting purchasing managers with more challenges than ever. The student can complete their course of study within anytime frame as long as it does not exceed 60 days from the stamped start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Expert Purchasing  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Instructor-Led ...hinking to outperform the market. Many beginning property managers, owners, and investors rely on intuition and seat-of-the-pants judgement to make their investment decisions. Some learn from their mistakes and eventually succeed, but they don?t make nearly as much money as they could. The experience that you will gain in this course will give you an edge on the average investor. The course is  more...

Find and Purchase Income Producing Properties--Self-Directed ...hinking to outperform the market. Many beginning property managers, owners, and investors rely on intuition and seat-of-the-pants judgement to make their investment decisions. Some learn from their mistakes and eventually succeed, but they don?t make nearly as much money as they could. The experience that you will gain in this course will give you an edge on the average investor. The course is  more...

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

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training ...nly at Providers, Payers, Clearing Houses, but also at HR managers, Business Associates, and anyone else that wants to know about their Individual Rights under the HIPAA legislation. Coursework focuses on education in the HIPAA law, and best practices for HIPAA legislation. Other topics include the documentation that is required for HIPAA compliance, and the technology changes that will have to  more...

Leadership and Teamwork Leadership And Teamwork Leadership & Teamwork introduces novice leaders and managers to the leadership styles and management approaches that are effective in today? s working environment. It helps them assess their leadership qualities, strengths and weaknesses, and understand how teams work, interact and grow so they can manage their team from co-existence to collaboration, from inception to  more...

Performance Management & Appraisals Training & Certification Program Learn the basics of Performance Management and earn a "Fundmentals of Performance Management" certificate. This self-paced course qualifies for 4 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Our Performance Management Training & Certification Program provides details for establishing and maintaining an effective performance  more...

Professional Bar Management ... which are vital to a successful business. Bar owners and managers will find the course is a complete guide to understanding the mechanics of each particular job and the skills to lead a loyal and productive team. You will also learn ways to build customer relations and to promote sales for maximum profits. It is recommended that students also take the course "Bartending the Easy Way" for  more...

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

QPR Suicide Triage Training ...rkers, law enforcement, fire fighters, EMTs, clergy, case managers, correctional personnel, school counselors, residential staff, and others who come in contact with people at risk for suicide. WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? In addition to studying the risk factors for suicide, you will learn how to question suicidal persons, persuade them to accept help, refer them to resources, and determine the  more...

Sales Management Strategies & Tactics ...Managers and Workforce Employees aspiring to be Sales Managers. The course deliberates on how best to use Sales Force resources for achieving significant revenue and profit. Welcome to our Sales Management course This course is meant for those who have either risen to the rank of Sales Managers or have all intentions of raising themselves to this level. The course intends to add to your  more...

Success Strategies Training Program for Management & Leadership ... Century, and its global economy, the skill of successful managers and leaders is vitally important to an organization`s longevity and success. Whether you are in the service or production business, this course provides a proactive method of effective and efficient success coaching for managers and leaders. In this process, the success of organizational managers and leaders is designed to be  more...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Series ...replaces course 3462 and 3463. It is developed to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment. It looks at the elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it from occurring, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens. As of 8/17/07, this course complies with the following  more...

Leadership and Teamwork ...managers to the leadership styles and management approaches that are effective in today ™s working environment. It helps them assess their leadership qualities, strengths and weaknesses, and understand how teams work, interact and grow so they can manage their team from co-existence to collaboration, from inception to high performance. This course may be completed as quickly as you care  more...

Financial Management in Organizations ...gement in Organizations with Streaming Video Audience Non-Managers, Front Line Managers, Mid-Level ManagersDescription Finance is the language of business. People who have strong financial analysis abilities can enhance their organization's value in the marketplace. Our finance programs focus on the principles and strategies of finance and how you can help support the financial goals of your  more...

Job Hazard Analysis This one-hour course is intended to provide information that will help improve the quality of work environments, improve absenteeism, help maintain a healthier workforce, reduce injury and illness rates, and make workers feel good about their work. This course was specifically designed for supervisors and managers to help enhance existing techniques in Job Hazard Analysis. The content in this  more...

Recognizing a Leader ...rong difference between activities and roles of effective managers and those of successful leaders. You'll discover what some of those key differences are by studying the traits and qualities of leaders, including information on how true leaders find the time to lead and what employees expect from their leaders. Additionally, you'll get a chance to explore your leadership style and gain  more...

Coaching Performance ...or, what would you do? Situations like this one can cause managers to fret and fuss and begin talking about disciplinary action. However, leaders take a different approach. A leader would take the time to coach Barry and find out what's really going on--perhaps determining that three weeks of training wasn't quite enough. Or perhaps discovering that Barry's mother died recently and he's  more...

Managing in a Global Business Environment ... with these demanding circumstances. For today's business managers the need to comprehend these strategic drivers for change is imperative. In order to survive, managers need to be able to respond appropriately, not just for today, but for the organization's future success. This means they must plan, organize, direct, and control resources across time, distance, and cultures. Furthermore, in  more...

Managing Cross-Functions ...managers need to address the complex problems and challenges of the current global business environment. Managers must now rely upon other divisions, departments, or functions in order to allocate resources, prioritize their staff time, and cooperate with each other. This requires that managers develop a degree of systems thinking where managers operate in a large interconnected system of value  more...

Managing for High Performance ...Managers today must deal with a myriad of business challenges. Often they must rely on their best personnel to get them out of a jam. But do they have the necessary skills and strategies for managing these key people? This course will examine what organizations need to do to ensure that they attract high performers, how they allow this talent to thrive, and, most importantly, how to avoid  more...

Managing Managers ...managers provide a vital connection between organizational leadership and frontline management. They oversee the development of the organization's goals and its achievement. In addition, they must also manage relationships, both across the organization and across functions. While they are the voice of top management, they are also expected to deal with their own line managers to ensure that the  more...

Managing Upward Relationships ...mproving collaboration with superiors so that subordinate managers can reap the best personal and organizational results. Managers share the responsibility for managing the relationship with the top management and Board of Directors of the company. Taking advantage of that responsibility will strengthen motivation, productivity, and overall life quality of all concerned. This course attempts to  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Competencies ...applicable than today. The workplace is changing. Today's managers are competing for skilled workers, facing high turnover, and coping with technology changes that occur at warp speed. Effective managers must be less product-oriented, and more people-oriented. In order to thrive in these shifting times, you need skills that will help you maximize the potential of your workforce. Tomorrow's  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Development Tools ...f what dynamic senior executives are doing to develop the managers who drive front-line performance. Teaching with influence is the key. Trained managers are more than systems and process supervisors. They lead and develop others. You and your managers will know precisely what to expect from one another. You will identify methods to make your managers change-ready, global thinkers. By applying  more...

Managing as Coach and Counselor "The ripest peach is highest on the tree." "A man's reach should exceed his grasp." How do you motivate employees to go after "the ripest peach," or reach for the skill level that seems beyond their grasp? You do it by coaching. Coaching is what cultivates employee growth, not to mention employee loyalty. In Managing as Coach and Counselor, you'll learn to take people from adequacy to excellence.  more...

Managing as Project Champion Albert Einstein said, "The bitter and the sweet come from the outside, the hard from within, from one's own efforts." Are you a person who can drive a project on the outside, and hold yourself responsible from within? Can you be the force, the influence, and the point person who holds the keys to ultimate success? That's what it takes to be a project champion. This is not a course about the  more...

A Primer for Ensuring Accountability "You are either part of the solution or part of the problem." That assertion from Eldridge Cleaver is a perspective that you must impart to each and every employee you supervise. There are many effective ways to get them to see this valuable viewpoint. And that's what you'll learn in this course. As a manager you are on the line when things go wrong. This course is designed to enhance your ability  more...

Introduction to Product Management Do you have an abiding interest in planning, forecasting, and marketing a product or product line? Are you new to the field of product management? Or have you just been hired as a product manager? In this course, you'll learn strategies and techniques to help you build a foundation for understanding product management. First, you will explore the fundamentals of product management. Specifically,  more...

Pricing and Profitability for Product Managers A crucial aspect of a product manager's job is deciding what price to charge for a given product. It's equally important to understand that pricing decisions do not happen in a vacuum; the product manager will be held accountable for the success of the products he prices. Clearly, it's important for the product manager to understand the financial implications of his decisions. In this course,  more...

Raising Capital and Financing Decisions The goal of every financial manager is to maximize firm value and shareholder wealth. How does a manager reach this objective? To be successful, financial managers must be aware of the financing options available to them, and the procedures they must follow to begin financing. Most important, managers must be able to choose the best financing mix for their company.  more...

Overview of Managerial Accounting ...ovides financial and nonfinancial information to business managers and other internal decision makers of an organization. This course examines how managerial accounting information is gathered, and how it is used by business professionals to make effective decisions. Lessons such as fundamentals of managerial accounting, cost accounting concept, and managerial accounting approaches will provide  more...

Managerial Decisions and Capital Budgeting Business decisions involve choosing between alternative courses of action and developing formal plans for future action. This course explains several methods of analysis that can help business managers to choose alternatives that offer the highest rate of return on investment or the greatest reduction in costs. In this course, topics such as capital budgeting and managerial decisions provide you  more...

Cost Accounting Decisions ...ovides financial and nonfinancial information to business managers and other internal decision makers of an organization. This course examines how cost accounting information is gathered, and how it is used by business professionals to make effective decisions. Topics such as Cost-volume-profit (CVP) Analysis, Standard Costing and Variance Analysis, and Activity-based Costing (ABC) will provide  more...

Credibility and Disclosure in an Annual Report ...managers, financial professionals, and other business professionals with methods to determine the credibility of an annual report, as well as the degree of disclosure that is required. The course begins by examining how the CPA can address credibility issues, primarily through the auditing process. It also examines the important contribution of the notes towards an analysis of financial  more...

Analyzing an Annual Report ...managers, financial professionals, and other business professionals with methods to extend their analysis of financial statements beyond the three basic reports: the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement. The course begins by analyzing two accounting features often identified in the notes to the financial statements: the cost of goods sold measurement and depreciation  more...

Manager s Performance Guide - Team Conflict Skills ...n in organizations' training and development departments. Managers are increasingly being asked to show how their training efforts add value to the organization, and that means being able to measure performance. Have behaviors changed? How can we determine behavioral change? During the past four decades, numerous models of training evaluation have been proposed. Donald Kirkpatrick created the  more...

About 360-Degree Performance Feedback ...th the effectiveness of your current efforts to help your managers work to their potential? The 360-degree performance feedback process may be the solution to your needs. Although the use of 360-degree feedback is relatively new (approximately ten years old), public, private and non-profit sector organizations presently use 360-degree feedback. In fact, as of the mid-1990s, nearly all Fortune  more...

Performance Reviews ...s of their manager's assessments, so this course prepares managers for the more difficult reactions they will encounter. All this will make the appraisal meeting a practical and successful event. But to make it purposeful, a manager must develop better performance in her employees. This means both creating the best performance opportunities and identifying the steps a manager must take to  more...

Attracting Motivating and Retaining Technical Professionals ...iness world, technical professionals are in great demand. Managers need to find ways to attract top-performing technical employees and keep them once they're on the job. In fact, surveys show that managers list attracting, motivating, and retaining these technical professionals as one of their most challenging tasks. This course is designed to help managers meet that challenge. In it you will  more...

Management Development for Technical Professionals ...professional, you need to develop the skills of effective managers. This course will assist you in a self-assessment process that is essential to your efforts to become an effective manager. You will analyze the traits and skills you currently possess. Then you will determine which skills need enhancement and which skills require development. Various avenues for development will be presented  more...

Leadership Development for Technical Professionals ...Managers must direct the activities of workers to address tactical or short-term issues while still maintaining a vision of the strategic or long-term goal. Therefore, the skills needed for an effective leader are varied and complex.For you, the technical professional, this means evaluating your current leadership skills. It also includes the development of more refined managerial skills such  more...

Problem Performance Prevention Obviously, one of the starting points for managing problem performance is to prevent it from becoming so. This is a general part of effective management, focusing on those aspects of the managerial task specific to preventing problem performance. This means employing an effective selection procedure that is based on an accurate identification of the job requirements, and then using the first  more...

Problem Performance Improvement ... a manager needs to know how to improve performance. Most managers will begin with relatively informal approaches to improving performance. This will often take the form of a discussion between the manager and the problem performer in which the manager will want to advise the worker of the problem and then devise a plan for remedying the situation. Then the manager must introduce a system of  more...

Addressing Problem Performance ...managers will attempt fail, there has to be recourse to a more formal and powerful approach. This is the progressive disciplinary approach. Organizations need to have a clear and defined policy outlining their approach. Discipline is a very difficult time for both managers, and the employees they are applying this procedure to. So the onus on managers is to get it right. This means careful  more...

Managing and Maintaining Brand Equity ...ange and having a plan of action. This course gives brand managers, and anyone involved in marketing, an awareness of the ongoing spectrum of issues involving brand management, as well as step-by-step strategies to help your brand survive--and even thrive--in a competitive market. So, what opportunities, influences and threats does your brand face? Lesson one explores making the most of your  more...

Marketing Management So, now you're a marketing manager. What are the expectations you and others have of this position? What skills do you need? How do you put together a marketing team? How do you lead that team to success? How can you tell if you're doing a good job? In this course you'll look at marketing management from top to bottom--starting from the basic skills you need as a marketing manager, through  more...

Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking "Workplaces are not typically associated with reflection or critical self-reflection, ideas that are often considered 'soft' to the bottom-line, results-oriented world of business.... Yet, paradoxically, reflection is becoming more part of the lifeblood of organizations in today's economic environment." Victoria Marsick's words illustrate why businesses can no longer thrive on the unexamined  more...

Techniques for Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...a project team use to complete tasks. Experienced Project Managers often keep a toolbox of proven and trusted techniques nearby. They need techniques that are documented and repeatable. Techniques should also be flexible and appropriate for use with any type or size of project. The PRINCE2 project management methodology provides techniques for planning product development, controlling change  more...

Functions of IT Project Managers ...rust upon them." Good information technology (IT) project managers are trained, not born. As an IT project manager, you can achieve greatness by improving and developing your own skills through continued education and experience. Your management skills will become better each time a project is delivered successfully. The need for skilled IT project managers continues to grow as technology  more...

Appraising Performance Simulation ...ctive--they require ongoing dialogue. Unfortunately, most managers view appraisals as an unwelcome intrusion to their already busy schedules. As such, they rush to get through the whole experience, neglecting the benefits of an otherwise very valuable tool. The Appraising Performance Simulation is designed to help supervisors and managers breathe new life into their performance appraisals,  more...

Setting the Stage for IT Success How have the responsibilities of IT professionals changed over time? What can you do to bring together the diverse concerns of the IT department and top business managers? What are the best ways to convince management that your IT solutions are grounded in reality?Answers to these questions are presented in this course examining strategies that learners should know to understand the role of IT  more...

Strategic Decision Making The field of IT management continues to evolve as new methodologies and technologies are made available and adopted by the marketplace at large. Deciding what kinds of work your firm should outsource, whether to lease or buy, and the kinds of projects best kept in-house are matters of crucial concern to any IT manager. At the same time, an array of resource planning and management tools--CRM, ERP,  more...

Strategic Management - Corporate Implementation This course focuses on the corporate implementation phase of strategic management. There are three steps involved in corporate implementation. The first step is to develop action plans and functional tactics. Action plans guide strategic implementation by specifying a firm's given tasks for a particular period, while functional tactics are short-term activities that a firm undertakes to implement  more...

HIPAA Implementing Privacy Rules The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates how healthcare plans, providers, and clearinghouses store and transmit individuals' health information. Implementation of and compliance with the HIPAA privacy rules is mandatory. These rules present significant challenges to the day-to-day operations of organizations involved in the healthcare industry. Organizations that  more...

HIPAA Evaluating the Impact of the Privacy Rule ...managers need to become more aware of the information they disclose about employees and who receives it. HIPAA applies to health information in all formats--including electronic transfers, documents, and spoken communications. Managers and staff will need to use new forms to track the way they use and disclose confidential information, and they'll need to implement changes at the workplace.  more...

Project Planning Controlling a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...quires a foundation of core components that allow project managers, project boards, and project team members to organise and control the project management process. These components are the building blocks of good project management. The project management methodology advocated by PRINCE2 includes eight components: Business Case, Organisation, Plans, Controls, Management of Risk, Quality in a  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness ...t that can create a hostile working environment. Training managers and supervisors about the areas of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability. Company managers have an additional responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to sexual harassment. Each company should have a policy on the issue of sexual harassment,  more...

The Principles of Financial Management ...and directing the resources of any business organization. Managers--not only financial professionals but also managers whose responsibilities are largely non-financial--can use this tool to generate and analyze the financial information that is essential to decision making in business. Understanding the principles of financial management helps all managers, from line supervisors to senior  more...

The Basics of Budgeting Running a department without understanding the budget process is like driving a car without knowing how to steer. Every manager needs a basic understanding of how to plan, use, and monitor adherence to a budget. Addressing the needs of your own budget process will help you support the financial processes and goals of your organization as a whole. In this course, non-financial managers will  more...

Management of Cash Flows Can a profitable company with a positive net worth run short of cash? Without sound cash management, it certainly can. Every organization, large and small, must manage the generation and expenditure of cash to ensure that bills can be paid on time. This course covers the principles of sound cash flow management, including cash management strategies, the best use of credit collection, and ways  more...

Financial Statements ...e and their financial condition to investors and lenders. Managers--including non-financial managers--can use these statements to understand how the organization is doing: Are any changes needed? Can the organization improve? How quickly is the organization growing in comparison with its competitors? Are there any financial danger signs? This course provides a foundation for reading the three  more...

A Manager s Introduction to Business Law ...managers to the fundamental concepts of business law. It begins by exposing some prevalent legal misconceptions shared by management and establishes the true role that law plays in society and business. The relationship between business ethics and law is explained and how managers serve as vital role models for demonstrating ethical business practices. This course also presents the basis and  more...

Contracts in Commercial Transactions ...fications. In order to make effective business decisions, managers must clearly understand when they are forming an enforceable contract and when they are not. This course presents strategies for making an offer, successfully negotiating, and designing contracts that protect the rights of the organization, customer, and other interested parties. Finally, this course explains the legal  more...

Employment and Labor Law Management sometimes finds itself in a sensitive position involving the treatment and rights of employees. But how does management legally handle a precarious situation with employees without the legal ramifications exploding in their face? This course is an overview for management about the essentials of employment and labor law. It includes introductions to current federal laws regarding  more...

Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights Management is often confronted with the responsibility of keeping an organization's intellectual property, such as copyrighted brands or trade secrets, confidential, while still communicating the organization's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. But how does management perform this function effectively while keeping the law on their side? This course introduces management to the  more...

Communicating for Results For many people, success in the workplace depends on their abilities to influence others to take a particular course of action. This course gives a practical demonstration of how to communicate for best results in three common, but sometimes difficult, situations. Firstly, you will learn the communication skills required to ensure the collaboration and cooperation of your colleagues and peers  more...

Planning an Effective Business Meeting .... A recent survey of 2000 business leaders indicated that managers spend over fifty percent of their time in meetings. That same study indicated that managers felt that about one third of those meetings were unproductive. This course will present you with information that will help you improve the quality of your meetings. It will help you develop strategies necessary for preparing effective  more...

Increasing Emotional Intelligence ...t effectively with co-workers. The successful leaders and managers around you outshine others because of their stellar people skills. Most people believe that emotions are automatic responses that they have no control over. Few realize that their emotions are determined by what they think, and that concrete techniques exist for gaining control of their feelings. This course will provide you  more...

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Putting emotional intelligence to work is an emerging trend in corporate leadership. Developing the best talents in executives, managers, and others throughout the organization has become vital to corporate success. As a leader, you cannot rely upon your intellectual knowledge. You must have the interpersonal competence that comes with emotional intelligence. This course will guide you in  more...

The Inbound Call Center ...managers of this century will face many of the same challenges that their counterparts faced in the 20th century. The emphasis will still be on the development and acquisition of cost-effective methods to provide customers with the service they demand. By ensuring that you have a good knowledge base of the inbound call center industry, you are establishing a sturdy framework for success. This  more...

Performance Metrics for an Inbound Call Center ...r management industry, the impetus will be on call center managers to ensure customers receive the best service possible. But where do you look to analyze performance? Is performance quantifiable? Yes it is Call center performance metrics outlines the path to improved operations. This course will explore the full range of call center performance metrics. It will look at where the metrics come  more...

E-Learning Essentials Part 1 E-Learning and Successful Strategy ...ment e-Learning programs - such as Executives, Directors, Managers in large organizations (Fortune 500, etc.). It will also be of interest to Line Managers who are charged with implementing an e-learning solution, and the general learner interested in e-Learning. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

E-Learning Essentials Part 2 Marketing Your Solution ...ment e-Learning programs - such as Executives, Directors, Managers in large organizations (Fortune 500, etc.). It will also be of interest to Line Managers who are charged with implementing an e-learning solution, and the general learner interested in e-Learning. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Brand Management Developing a Brand Strategy ... Audience The target audience for this series is brand managers, product managers, and marketing personnel who wish to learn to interpret the potential affects of various brand strategies and tactics and assess the value of any type of brand. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English  more...

E-Learning Essentials Part 3 Deploying Measuring Your Solution ...ment e-Learning programs - such as Executives, Directors, Managers in large organizations (Fortune 500, etc.). It will also be of interest to Line Managers who are charged with implementing an e-learning solution, and the general learner interested in e-Learning. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Sales Skills The Fundamentals ...ill meet with Robin Carlson, one of Icon's District Sales Managers, to discuss terminology often used in the field of sales. Through your questions, you will learn the definitions of several terms that salespeople use, including prospecting, cold and warm calling, and networking. Unit 3: Developing Your Character (0.5 - 1 hour) Apply the PLEASED acronym to your life  more...

Brand Management Integrated Marketing ... Audience The target audience for this series is brand managers, product managers, and marketing personnel who wish to learn to interpret the potential affects of various brand strategies and tactics and assess the value of any type of brand. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English  more...

Brand Management Branding on the Web ... Audience The target audience for this series is brand managers, product managers, and marketing personnel who wish to learn to interpret the potential affects of various brand strategies and tactics and assess the value of any type of brand. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Preparation Strategies ...series is Inside and Outside Sales Representatives, Sales Managers, Account Managers and Customer Services Representatives that use the phone in any part of the sales cycle. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Preparing  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Prospecting ...series is Inside and Outside Sales Representatives, Sales Managers, Account Managers and Customer Services Representatives that use the phone in any part of the sales cycle. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Generating  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Closing a Sale ...series is Inside and Outside Sales Representatives, Sales Managers, Account Managers and Customer Services Representatives that use the phone in any part of the sales cycle. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Closing  more...

Sales Management Building a Championship Sales Team ...ience The target audience for this series is new sales managers, sales team leaders, or current sales managers who want to improve their management skills. This series is also recommended for marketing managers who participate in sales development programs. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Essentials of Business Law Employment Law ...teps to avoid occurrences of discrimination. Audience Managers, supervisors, or team leaders who want to gain a basic knowledge of Business Law and how to apply it in a working business environment. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours  more...

Sales Management Leading a Sales Team ...rritory reviews. You will also learn what forecasts sales managers usually develop, the four factors to define when referring to a forecast, and how forecasts are used. In addition, you will learn steps for conducting sales meetings and the best method for setting goals in the meetings. Learn To Identify the steps for choosing the best territory strategy.  more...

Sales Management Motivating Sales Teams to Win ...ience The target audience for this series is new sales managers, sales team leaders, or current sales managers who want to improve their management skills. This series is also recommended for marketing managers who participate in sales development programs. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options  more...

Consulting Skills Building Consulting Relationships ... this series is Internal and external consultants, senior managers, directors, and executives who wish to learn more about completing the consulting process successfully. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Determining  more...

Consulting Skills The Consulting Process ... this series is Internal and external consultants, senior managers, directors, and executives who wish to learn more about completing the consulting process successfully. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Contracting  more...

Essentials of Business Law The Legal Environment ...strate an understanding of liability issues. Audience Managers, supervisors, or team leaders who want to gain a basic knowledge of Business Law and how to apply it in a working business environment. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours  more...

Consulting Skills Serving as an Internal Consultant ... this series is Internal and external consultants, senior managers, directors, and executives who wish to learn more about completing the consulting process successfully. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Understanding  more...

Strategic Management Establishing Strategic Focus ...pply the seven-step decision-making process. Audience Managers and team leaders that want to understand and apply strategic management concepts. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Purpose of Strategic Management  more...

Strategic Management Analyzing Strategic Options ...itiate business or corporate-level strategy. Audience Managers and team leaders who are responsible for analyzing strategic business options. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Defining Strategic Analysis (0.5 - 1  more...

Strategic Management Developing a Successful Process ... the benefits effective monitoring provides. Audience Managers and team leaders that are responsible developing a strategic business plan. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Understanding Strategic Management  more...

Competitive Intelligence Implementing a Competitive Intelligence System ...lementing a competitive intelligence system. Audience Managers and executives who are interested in learning more about how they can influence the strategic goals of their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives  more...

Quality Management The Quality Management Process ...l incentives for developing loyal customers. Audience Managers, supervisors, or team leaders who need to learn how to implement quality measures in order to increase quality within their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours  more...

Competitive Intelligence Analysis Dissemination ...or protecting an organization's information. Audience Managers and executives who are interested in learning more about how they can influence the strategic goals of their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives  more...

Competitive Intelligence Researching Online ...or evaluating online sources of information. Audience Managers and executives who are interested in learning more about how they can influence the strategic goals of their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives  more...

Quality Management Quality Management Tools ... Identify the purpose of affinity diagrams. Audience Managers, supervisors, or team leaders who need to learn how to implement quality measures in order to increase quality within their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours  more...

Managing Business Risk Developing a Risk Management Plan ...audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors, and Managers. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Evolution of Risk Management (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the differences between traditional  more...

Managing Business Risk Risk Assessment Control ...get audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors, Managers, Department Heads. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Risk Identification (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify environmental risk sources.  more...

Managing Business Risk Financing Contingency Planning ...get audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors, Managers, Department Heads. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours Objectives Unit 1: Risk Financing Methods (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the dimensions of risk  more...

Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of Marketing ...he steps of the market segmentation process. Audience Managers, supervisors, and employees who want to learn basic marketing principles in order to influence the marketing goals of their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours  more...

Oracle 11i10 System Admin Concurrent Management Profile Options ...rs on request sets. Unit 2: Administering Concurrent Managers Identify features of defining a concurrent manager. Identify benefits of parallel concurrent processing. Identify features of program libraries. Identify features of a work shift. Identify features of specialization rules. Identify features of concurrent request types. Identify features of a conflict  more...

Windows NT Server 4 0 Routing RAS - Part 4 ...Resources Duration: 2 Hour(s) Match the Routing Managers in the RRAS architecture with their functions. Match the Routing Drivers in the RRAS architecture with their functions. Identify the functions of the Routing Protocols in the RRAS architecture. Match the routing path description with the appropriate packet types in the RRAS architecture. Sequence the tasks to be included  more...

Supply Chain Management Using Models ...e future. Audience: This series is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and project managers who are involved with supply chain management within their organization or need to understand the basics of supply chain management. It is also appropriate for those involved with logistics, sourcing, warehouse and transportation management, and operations. Deployment:  more...

Networking Technologies Series TCP IP Concepts Architecture ...tent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience Network managers, network administrators, software developers, and technical support personnel who want to learn about and use TCP/IP. T otal Learning Time 6 - 8 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: TCP/IP Overview Duration: 2 - 3 Hour(s) Identify the features of TCP/IP. Identify the advantages of using  more...

Networking Technologies Series TCP IP Protocols ...tent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience Network managers, network administrators, software developers, and technical support personnel who want to learn about and use TCP/IP. T otal Learning Time 6 - 8 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Internet Protocols (IP) Duration: 1 - 2 Hour(s) Identify the features of the IP. Match the various fields in the IP datagram  more...

Networking Technologies Series TCP IP Internetwork Mgt ...ontent Emphasis Conceptual A udience Network managers, network administrators, software developers, and technical support personnel who want to learn about and use TCP/IP. T otal Learning Time 6 - 8 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Internet Duration: 1.5 - 2 Hour(s) Identify the features of an e-mail application. Identify the steps in the transmission of  more...

SAP R 3 v4 0 MM Warehouse Management ...hin the fields of warehouse management, such as warehouse managers, warehouse employees, project participants coordinating warehouse processes, employees working in functions which interface with the warehouse. Participants should have completed the following courses: 12272 SAP Fundamentals and 13033 R/3 working with SAP R/3. T otal Learning Time 5 - 7 Hour(s) Course Contents  more...

SAP R 3 and the Euro ... udience This course has been primarily designed for Managers and employees who are responsible for the EURO project and those who require an understanding of the business implications of the EURO. Students of this course will need to possess a sound grasp of business issues generally. T otal Learning Time 2 - 3 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Determining Factors, Markets  more...

SAP R 3 Supply Chain Management ...t and Controlling IT, Management and IT Employees Project Managers, and Project resources preparing for Supply Chain projects. Employees with appropriate background interested in other company areas. They should also be confident users of their PC Technology, Windows (or other GUI environments in use at their location). A good foundation of knowledge of the logistic correlation within the  more...

PDM and SAP R 3 PDM Introduction ... A udience The following audiences are targeted: Managers and department managers; employees from departments working with Product Data IT Management. Participants should have basic knowledge of Windows or other graphical user interfaces (GUI), as well as basic knowledge of the SAP R/3 system. The following courses provide the education which will ensure most productive study of  more...

SAP R 3 PDM Product Development ... A udience The following audiences are targeted: Managers and Department Managers; Employees from the departments working with Product Data IT Management. Participants should have basic knowledge of Windows or other graphical user interfaces (GUI), as well as basic knowledge of the SAP R/3 system. The following courses provide the education which will ensure most productive study of  more...

Introduction to E-Commerce ...g Blocks. Audience: This course is intended for Managers and technical staff with little experience of e-commerce. Deployment: e-Learning/Self-Study Accreditation CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options: Japanese, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, US English Total Learning Time: 7 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Introduction to E-Commerce  more...

Data Modeling - Create Basic Models ...ent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience Business managers, business analysts, technical analysts, database designers, database administrators, and anyone responsible for the analysis and specification of data during the application development lifecycle. T otal Learning Time 7 - 8 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Introduction to Relational Data Modeling Duration: 3  more...

Data Modeling - Develop Depth to Your Models ...ent Emphasis Skills-Based A udience Business managers, business analysts, technical analysts, database designers, database administrators, and anyone responsible for the analysis and specification of data during the application development lifecycle. Participants should have knowledge equivalent to: course 60021, Data Modeling: Create Basic Models. T otal Learning Time 7 -  more...

Process and Function Modeling ...Based A udience This course is aimed at business managers, business analysts, technical analysts, database designers, and anyone responsible for the analysis and specification of functional requirements during the application development lifecycle. These people are likely to be graduate professionals with some experience in an application development environment. T otal Learning  more...

Object Analysis Design Requirements Analysis ...ptual A udience This course is aimed at business managers, business analysts, technical analysts, database designers, and anyone responsible for analysis and design tasks during the object oriented application development lifecycle. These people are likely to be graduate professionals with some experience in an application development environment. No prior knowledge of object  more...

Object Analysis Design Design Implementation ...ptual A udience This course is aimed at business managers, business analysts, technical analysts, database designers, and anyone responsible for analysis and design tasks during the object oriented application development lifecycle. These people are likely to be graduate professionals with some experience of the application development environment. This course is part of an Oracle  more...

Introduction to Data Warehousing ...n developers, business analysts, database administrators, managers, project managers, and system analysts. Participants should have a business-level understanding of Oracle technology. T otal Learning Time 7 - 8 Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Data Warehousing Duration: 2 Hour(s) Identify the characteristics of a data warehouse. Identify the  more...

Quality Management Business Process Improvement ...spects of a process that should be measured. Audience Managers, supervisors, or team leaders who need to learn how to implement quality measures in order to increase quality within their organization. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 2 to 4 hours  more...

E-Commerce Security ...Security. Audience: This course is intended for Managers and technical staff who are in a position to provide e-commerce recommendations to executives. Deployment: e-Learning/Self-Study Accreditation CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options: Chinese, US English Total Learning Time: 6-8 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Security Firewalls  more...

Building an E-Commerce Business Case ...ue Chain. Audience: This course is intended for Managers and technical staff who are in a position to provide e-commerce recommendations to executives. Deployment: e-Learning/Self-Study Accreditation CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options: Japanese, US English Total Learning Time: 6-8 hours Objectives: Unit 1: Building Online  more...

Oracle e-Business 11i System Admin Fundamentals 2 ...t unit covers the definition and management of Concurrent Managers. The second unit covers managing profile options and creating and incorporating custom programs. The final unit covers user auditing and resource monitoring. Learn To: Identify key features of concurrent processing. Identify considerations for assigning work shifts. Identify considerations for specializing a  more...

Windows 2000 Planning Implementing Active Directories - Part 1 ...ed A udience This course series is designed for IS Managers, MIS Directors, Technical Managers, System Administrators, Database Administrators and System Analysts. It is recommenced that participants have completed NETg course 72400, Microsoft Windows 2000: Technical Overview and 72401, Microsoft Windows 2000: New Features or have equivalent knowledge. T otal Learning Time 6 - 8  more...

Business Code of Conduct Sarbanes Oxley Act ...es. Audience: Employees within a finance department, managers, and executives throughout an organization. Deployment: e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits HRCI credits: 1 Hour Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 1 hour Objectives: Unit 1: Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC Rules (1 hour) Identify important areas covered by  more...

International Business Essentials The Global Business Environment ...ng business successfully in North America. Audience: Managers, supervisors, and employees who want to learn in detail about the global business environment and how that impacts his or her business activities and goals. Deployment: e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total  more...

Diversity Managing Diversity in the Workplace ...managers examine the impact of diversity and culture on individuals and organizations. They learn how to analyze and use models and skills for leading people toward using diversity as a source of competitive advantage. Learn To: Define diversity and its different facets. Identify business benefits of leveraging diversity. Identify aspects of culture that affect the workplace by  more...

International Business Essentials Succeeding as a Global Manager ...otivate across cultures. Additionally, students learn how managers can successfully conduct business in other cultures and businesses can be successful in the global marketplace. Learn To: Follow steps businesses can take to ensure effective reengineering. Identify ways a Human Resources department can facilitate competitive advantage. Identify characteristics of a global manager.  more...

International Business Essentials Conducting Business in Europe ...tiation, or presentation in Great Britain. Audience: Managers and supervisors who want to learn specific business protocol for Germany, France, and great Britain. Deployment: e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hours Language Options: US English Total Learning Time: 2 to 4 hours Objectives:  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 ...s, network administrators, network support staff, account managers, and channel partner/reseller customers. The audience may be involved in designing, expanding and planning simple Cisco internetworks for small or medium-sized enterprises; and configuring and supporting multiprotocol internetworks. Deployment: e-Learning/self-study Accreditation CEU credits: 0.80 CEUs  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 ...s, network administrators, network support staff, account managers, and channel partner/reseller customers. The audience may be involved in designing, expanding and planning simple Cisco internetworks for small or medium-sized enterprises; and configuring and supporting multiprotocol internetworks. Deployment: e-Learning/self-study Accreditation CEU credits: 0.80 CEUs  more...