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Exploratory Data Analysis in Six Sigma ...olsets: exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing. Methods and tools used in these broad toolsets help to identify a few probable root causes impacting process performance and the Six Sigma project goal. This course introduces some key exploratory data analysis tools used in Six Sigma such as multi-vari studies, correlation, and regression models. The course takes you through the  more...

Developing Your Direct Reports Developing Your Direct Reports A main goal of managing is developing your direct reports. This involves not only coordinating their work in a way so your organization's business objectives are met, but also empowering them and providing opportunities for them to meet their own professional development objectives. This course provides an overview of the importance and benefits of developing  more...

Communicating Vision Communicating Vision Today's leaders must be able to communicate vision in such a way that the audience is engaged and everyone understands and internalizes the message. Effective leadership communication gives purpose and meaning to the work that people do. Leaders should strive to communicate vision with a sense of integrity, building trust as an individual and as a leader. This course  more...

Building Your Influence as a Leader Building Your Influence as a Leader Why is it so hard to get people to agree to a good idea? Why are some leaders constantly faced with challenges and objections? Reaching agreement as a leader does not mean you should manipulate or force people to accept your ideas and accomplish your objectives; there are ethical ways for leaders to successfully build influence. Leaders attempting to  more...

DESGN 2 0 Voice Networking DESGN 2.0: Voice Networking Cisco Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA ) DESGN Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions v2.0 To recognize the components and methods of traditional and IP voice networks, the QoS mechanisms used to improve IP network performance, and design voice support for an enterprise network  more...

Affirmative Action and the EEO HRCI PHR ...t discrimination cases on employment law, and the primary methods of complying with EEO laws and regulations. The course will also help you understand AA plans, that is, which companies must implement formal AA plans, what AA plans consist of, and how AA compliance audits are conducted. All the topics in this course are based on the Workforce Planning and Employment functional area of the HR  more...

Employment Management HRCI PHR Employment Management (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations, HRCI/PHR (Professional in Human Resources certification), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including legislation affecting employee and consumer rights, and matters of  more...

Developing Employees HRCI PHR ...lopment. In the area of employee training, you will learn methods for effectively training adult learners and techniques for aligning all training programs with your company's strategic goals. This course will also help you understand the necessary steps for developing effective employee development programs. All the topics in this course are based on the HR Development functional area of the  more...

Developing Human Resources HRCI PHR ...a of human resource development, you will learn effective methods for both leadership development and organizational development. This course will also help you understand techniques for developing effective performance appraisals and career growth programs for your company's employees. All the topics in this course are based on the Human Resource Development functional area required by HR  more...

Compensating Employees HRCI PHR ...ions in the area of employee compensation. You will learn methods for effective total compensation.This course will also help you understand the necessary steps for aligning existing compensation methods to a total compensation arrangement. All the topics in this course are based on the Compensation and Benefits functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human  more...

Programs to Benefit Employees HRCI PHR Programs to Benefit Employees (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including the work rules and practices that apply to employee benefit programs. As a human resources professional, you are  more...

Employment Relations HRCI PHR ...EEO complaints. This course will also help you understand methods for creating positive employee relations and techniques for assessing and analyzing employee relations. All the topics in this course are based on the Workforce Planning and Employment functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). This course addresses the Employee  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma ...tervention? By applying statistical process control (SPC) methods, a Six Sigma team can identify and control variation in a process. This course covers the basic concepts in statistical process control methodology, including the selection of variables and rational subgrouping. One of the most important tools used in SPC methodology is the control chart, and this course explores how to select  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ... the team needs to identify and select the most effective methods for collecting customer feedback and requirements. From there, customer requirements are translated into measurable, actionable project goals. This course examines how an organization uses the voice of the customer to define the problem at hand and to set the direction of its Six Sigma efforts. It introduces the tasks associated  more...

Improvement Methods and Implementation Issues in Six Sigma ...Methods and Implementation Issues in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma offers many techniques and strategies to improve an organization's processes. As a Six Sigma team moves into the Improve phase, they begin to generate a list of solutions to address the causes of problems in the process. After plans have been developed, the implementation of the improved process needs  more...

Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma ...Methods in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Getting to the source of why something has gone wrong in a system or process is critical to identifying the changes necessary for resolving the problem. During the Analyze phase of a Six Sigma project, a Black Belt practitioner utilizes a variety of statistical and nonstatistical tools and methods for analyzing systems and processes to  more...

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ...enhance bottom-line performance while reducing costs. The methods used to form and develop a Six Sigma team will have a dramatic effect on the team's overall performance. Black Belts need to proactively contribute to the effectiveness of Six Sigma teams to promote positive organizational change. This course explores the variety of team types, roles, and composition, revealing strategies for  more...

Managing Six Sigma Team Performance ...e aware of the challenges of team dynamics and facilitate methods that resolve any conflicts that arise. Black Belts must also understand fully the many and diverse tools available for making decisions and solving problems in any Six Sigma project. A number of decision-making tools enable teams to generate and select creative improvement ideas, while a series of management and planning tools  more...

Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma ... various data types, sampling strategies, and measurement methods; and an ongoing awareness of best practices for ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Only reliable and suitable data will yield dependable analyses that translate into desired process improvements. As Six Sigma team leaders, Black Belts will help to oversee careful data collection efforts during the Measure phase of the Six  more...

Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma ...Methods for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Organizations must ensure that their processes and products are extremely consistent, as variations can lead to rejected orders, lower revenues, and eventually, financial disaster. Basic statistics can provide Black Belts with the tools to summarize and assess collected data in a meaningful way. Black Belts can use descriptive  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so" said Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Measuring the key characteristics in your current processes is a very significant step in any Six Sigma improvement journey. As such, sample data from  more...

Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma ...ta analysis. The course also shows how to apply graphical methods, such as stem-and-leaf plots, box-and-whisker plots, run charts, and scatter diagrams, for illustrating relationships among various components of a given dataset. In addition, it examines how to depict distributions using histogram and normal probability plots. The course is aligned to the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt  more...

Measuring Process Capability and Performance in Six Sigma ...y concepts of process capability and performance, and the methods of measuring and interpreting them in a process capability study. It covers the calculation and interpretation of process capability and performance measurements. It also identifies key considerations for measuring process capability, such as short-term and long-term capability and process capability for discrete data. This  more...

Six Sigma Process Improvement ...ent processes. It also explores using Six Sigma tools and methods to understand customer requirements, recognize the gaps between current deliverables and customer needs, analyze the root causes of process shortfalls, and finally use Six Sigma tools to improve inefficient processes. This course introduces you to Six Sigma tools and their application in Six Sigma methodology using a  more...

Linux Hardware Configuration and System Maintenance Linux Hardware Configuration and System Maintenance Linux To outline methods for configuring hardware devices and to describe common system maintenance tasks  more...

Security in the Linux Environment Security in the Linux Environment Linux To describe methods for securing Linux system resources  more...

Linux System Customization and Automation Linux System Customization and Automation Linux To discuss common scripting languages and to describe methods for automating Linux system tasks  more...

Deploying Windows Vista Deploying Windows Vista Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista is the leading operating system used on desktops throughout the world in enterprise and home environments. It provides enhanced security, performance, reliability, and reduced cost for deployment and management. This course discusses the deployment  more...

General Coding Best Practices General Coding Best Practices To outline the best practices for writing high quality methods, expressions, variables, arrays, loops, and if statements, and to describe recommended practices for writing readable code  more...

Developing the Team and its Culture Developing the Team and its Culture Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project or team environment, and he will tell you that team dynamics make a huge difference in terms of getting work done and in the whole working environment. A  more...

Emegency Response in the Workplace Emegency Response in the Workplace This course provides information about planning for and responding to emergencies. The intent is to provide the learner with basic information on procedures that cover onsite emergencies such as an accidental release or spill of a hazardous chemical, fire emergencies, explosions, bomb threats, threats to security or personal injuries. The content in this  more...

Electrical Safety ...on specific electrical hazards found in the workplace and methods to minimize or eliminate those hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: recall basic rules of electricity as they relate to electrical safety, identify actions to take in an electricity-related emergency, recognize common  more...

Defensive Driving Defensive Driving This one-hour course will provide simple defensive driving techniques to reduce your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements - define defensive driving, recognize accident prevention methods, identify the importance of seat belts, describe the facts  more...

Decontamination HAZWOPER Decontamination (HAZWOPER) This training provides information concerning decontamination, which is the process of removing contaminants that have collected on workers and equipment. Decontamination protects you from hazardous substances that may contaminate and eventually penetrate protective clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles, and other equipment used on-site. It also prevents  more...

Cryogenic Safety Cryogenic Safety Cryogenic materials are commonly used in the workplace for a variety of purposes, such as refrigeration, medical applications, and rocket propulsion. Due to their extremely cold temperatures, cryogenic materials can be hazardous if handled and stored incorrectly. Any employees handling cryogenic materials must wear personal protective equipment. If employees are exposed to  more...

Confined Space ...ner with information about the hazards and hazard control methods that will permit safe work in enclosed work areas or confined spaces. Learner objectives for this course are to recognize terms commonly associated with confined spaces, distinguish the difference between permit required confined spaces and non-permit required confined spaces, identify hazards associated with confined spaces,  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Path Selection Calling Privileges Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Path Selection & Calling Privileges Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Path selection is one of the most important aspects of a well-designed VoIP system. High availability is desirable so that there is usually more than one path for a call to take to its final destination. Multiple paths  more...

Carcinogen Safety Carcinogen Safety This one-hour course provides instruction on the recognition of hazard, management, usage, and control of cancer-causing agents, called carcinogens. Learner objectives for this course are to: define the terms associated with carcinogen safety, recognize the routes of entry of carcinogens into the body, identify the methods of hazard control in relation to carcinogens, and  more...

Bloodborne Pathogen Awarenss ...ng of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in the workplace. This course has been updated to reflect new legislation for needlesticks in OSHA regulations for  more...

Benzene Awareness Benzene Awareness Benzene is a volatile chemical formed from both natural processes and human activities. Natural sources of benzene include emissions from volcanoes and forest fires. Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke. Benzene is widely used in the United States, ranking in the top 20 chemicals for production volume. It is primarily used as a solvent,  more...

Remoting with Visual Basic 2005 Remoting with Visual Basic 2005 Microsoft To identify how to create, debug, host, and deploy remoting applications, and to identify how to call methods asynchronously and implement events in remoting applications  more...

Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma Using Basic Control Charts in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In a Six Sigma DMAIC project, once you've measured your current processes, analyzed the gaps and causes of problems, and improved processes to the desired level, you need to monitor and control them over an extended period of time. The process may show variation, and control charts are used to determine if the variation  more...

Working with Difficult People Identifying Difficult People Working with Difficult People: Identifying Difficult People Inevitably, we all encounter difficult people in the workplace. Dealing with difficult people can lead to feelings of frustration or even intimidation. If you know the right techniques, though, dealing with even the most difficult person is possible. In order to deal with difficult people, first you need to know what kind of  more...

Processes for Managing Project Communications ...cifically, it covers strategies for selecting appropriate methods for communicating with stakeholders and ways to ensure that stakeholders remain supportive of the project. Finally, learners will be introduced to different forms of performance reports. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ...sks will always be present. Fortunately, there are proven methods to identify and analyze potential threats so that appropriate risk responses are developed and the project's level of exposure is controlled. Risk analysis has become an important discipline within the field of project management. It involves prioritizing risks and assessing each identified risk's probability of occurrence and  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ...quirements, sources of activity duration information, and methods of estimating activity durations. Some of the duration estimating techniques taught in this course include analogous estimating, parametric estimating, and using three-point estimates. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put  more...

DOT 3 Shipping Papers DOT 3: Shipping Papers This half-hour training course will introduce the requirements of the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including the components of the basic description of hazardous material, general information required on the shipping paper, use of the HAZMAT Precedence Table, and general emergency response information. The proper identification,  more...

Remoting with C 2005 Remoting with C# 2005 Microsoft To identify how to create, debug, host, and deploy remoting applications, and to identify how to call methods asynchronously and implement events in remoting applications  more...

Creating and Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat 8 Creating and Working with PDFs in Adobe Acrobat 8 Adobe Adobe Acrobat 8 enables you to create Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files ? files that retain a standard appearance across various operating system platforms and browsers. This course explores the creation of PDFs, including creating them from multiple files and web pages. In addition, the course discusses methods of saving,  more...

Business Analysis Introduction to Requirements Analysis ...siness Analysis (IIBA ). Specifically, this course covers methods for prioritizing requirements such as a MoSCoW analysis, and introduces the use of techniques like data flow diagrams to organize requirements. The course also explains using techniques like non-functional requirements analysis and state diagrams for specifying and modeling requirements. This course provides a foundational  more...

Shaping the Direction of Customer Service in Your Organization Shaping the Direction of Customer Service in Your Organization There are several defining moments or moments of truth that can make or break every service transaction. To successfully navigate these moments of truth, it's important for service organizations and specifically customer service leaders to add value to a customer's experience by creating and implementing strong, clearly-defined  more...

Conflict Stress and Time Management ...uming process. This course is intended to show the proper methods needed to resolve conflicts, manage time, and manage stress. It also highlights the importance of a positive approach and attitude in bringing customer interactions to a satisfactory conclusion. This course helps to prepare learners interested in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) certification, which is targeted to  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Storm Water Pollution Prevention This one-hour course describes the nature and occurrence of storm water pollution, its environmental effects, and ways to address this important water quality problem. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called storm water or storm water runoff. Storm water runoff is one of the leading  more...

Spill Prevention and Control ...about hazardous materials; spill control, and confinement methods. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the safe handling, movement and storage of hazardous materials. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: define hazardous materials, recognize where spills are  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...aking customer surveys, knowledge of the various research methods and the principles behind them will help you to give informed input when asked for your opinions. If your role dictates that you need to maintain awareness of ever-changing customer requirements, then knowing how to conduct focus groups, and use the most effective questioning techniques will be invaluable to you. In its final  more...

Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction ...tisfaction.The second lesson describes the various survey methods and explains the situations for which each is the most suited. With this knowledge, you will be able to choose the method that will achieve the maximum response for you within the constraints of available resources and time. The same applies to selecting the most appropriate sampling method, and what you learn from this course  more...

Green Business Implementing Sustainability Strategies ...ype of metrics you'll be collecting can help you plan the methods you'll use to report on your sustainability initiatives. These two considerations are as important as the physical implementation of the plan itself. This course covers ways to align corporate and sustainability strategies, as well as ways to measure your sustainability performance. It provides examples of how companies can  more...

Tuberculosis Prevention and Control ...erstanding of tuberculosis, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to tuberculosis in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to:  more...

Safe Work Practices ... workplace hazards, define job safety analysis (JSA), its methods, and steps, define job safety analysis control methods and specify the effectiveness and/or limitations to each method, recognize workplace inspection components and procedures, identify housekeeping practices for work areas, identify safe work practices for hand and portable power tools, identify safe work practices for clothing  more...

Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Essentially all workplaces have safety and health standards that have been imposed by federal and state authorities. The intent of these workplace standards and requirements is to protect the health and welfare of individual employees. This one-hour course will explain how safety requirements for workplaces are established and how they are enforced. The training will  more...

Radiation Safety Radiation Safety This one-hour course is designed to familiarize you with the health implications associated with ionizing radiation, and measures that can be used to protect you from radiation exposure. There is a significant health risk to workers if radiation sources are not properly controlled. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory  more...

Powered Industrial Truck Safety Powered Industrial Truck Safety This course is designed for personnel who work with or around a power-propelled truck (a.k.a. forklift) used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. It will better familiarize the worker with the potential health and safety concerns associated with powered industrial trucks. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the  more...

Mold Awareness Mold Awareness Many businesses and organizations, including government-owned facilities, can experience mold at their facilities at some point in their business life. A mold is a coating or discoloration that develops in a damp atmosphere on the surface of food or fabric. Not everyone is at risk from exposure to molds but certain groups of individuals, including infants and the elderly, are  more...

Machine Guarding ...m. It will provide general discussion of various guarding methods, as well as defining terms associated with machine guarding. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: identify where mechanical hazards exist, identify the motions and actions of mechanical hazards, specify the hazards created by  more...

Liquified Petroleum Gas LPG Safety ...ith an understanding of the hazards, characteristics, and methods of detection associated with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It provides general knowledge of the hazards associated with exposure and requirements to reduce or eliminate exposure and mitigate the hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives  more...

Lead and Cadmium Lead and Cadmium Failure to understand the dangers of cadmium and lead, and the correct practices that should be followed when working with them, can leave you exposed to long-term health risks. Lead and cadmium have a number of industrial applications. This course provides an understanding of the basic health effects, routes of entry, methods of compliance and prevention, and regulatory  more...

Hydrogen Sulfide Hydrogen Sulfide This course is designed to provide an awareness of hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide gas as well as methods to detect and minimize exposure to the gas. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: recognize hazardous characteristics of hydrogen sulfide and exposure limits,  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Call Routing Dial Plans ...e challenges of designing these plans, and identifies the methods of implementing numbering plans. A dial plan is the central part of any telephony solution and defines how calls are routed and interconnected. A dial plan consists of various components, which can be used in various combinations. This course describes the components of a dial plan and how they are used on Cisco IOS gateways.  more...

Hazard Communication HAZWOPER Hazard Communication (HAZWOPER) This training discusses programs and procedures dealing with chemical hazards as stated in OSHA Regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard. This training is geared toward employees who are actively involved in cleanup activities. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.  more...

Hazardous Materials in the Workplace ...specify potential outcomes of using inappropriate control methods; define the primary and secondary goals of spill control; define the terms containment and confinement; specify the recommended procedures for spill and leak response; specify the proper steps to contain hazardous spills; specify confinement methods for solids, liquids, and gases; and define the roles and responsibilities of  more...

Maximizing Team Creativity Maximizing Team Creativity Is creativity within everyone's grasp? Does creativity come naturally within a team, or is this a skill that some learn and others don't? Like anything, creativity and innovation can flourish when cultivated with the right tools. This course discusses how to maximize team creativity. It explores the conditions in the work environment that help encourage team  more...

Identifying Project Risk ...es: Identify Risks. The course covers risk identification methods such as group information gathering techniques, diagramming techniques, and SWOT, assumptions, and checklist analyses. The results of these methods are compiled in the risk register, which is also covered in detail. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so  more...

Building a Winning Sales Team Building a Winning Sales Team Championship teams win titles because they are comprised of members who are talented athletes possessing the right combination of skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to go out and win. The members of a winning sales team must also have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to be successful. As a sales manager, how do you build an effective sales team? This  more...

Prepare for Success Prepare for Success The success of any executive-level sale is founded on the preparation that is completed before contact is made. Identifying what is likely to be required, and having that planned or in place in advance of the sale, are marks of a true professional. Based on practical methods and techniques, this course takes you through the initial stage of an executive-level sale, and  more...

Using Type and Symbols in Illustrator CS3 Using Type and Symbols in Illustrator CS3 Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS3 allows for text and symbols to be added to various forms of electronic art. With the addition of text and symbols, Illustrator artwork can quickly be enhanced or customized to meet personal or business needs. This course will show you how to create point type, add and fill a type area, or arrange your type around an  more...

Sustaining Organizational Change ...in the benefits of change initiatives? This course covers methods for building and cultivating a culture that effectively sustains organizational change. Specifically, this course introduces techniques for creating a collaborative team environment, as well as strategies for getting employee feedback after change. Finally, techniques for managing and sustaining performance after change  more...

IIS 6 0 Security IIS 6.0 Security Microsoft To identify IIS 6.0 permissions and authentication methods and to establish how to secure the IIS 6.0 environment  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Java Utilities Java Programming with J2SE 5: Java Utilities Sun To enable the learner to use the classes and methods of the java.lang, java.util, java.io, and java.nio packages  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Java Utilities Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Java Utilities Sun To enable the learner to use the classes and methods of the java.lang, java.util, java.io, and java.nio packages  more...

Introduction to Lean for Service and Manufacturing Organizations ...n and improvement methodology. However, as it turned out, methods and principles of lean thinking spread to logistics, and from there on to the military and construction industries. Lean methods and principles have since been applied successfully across many other industries. Service and transactional industries that use Lean include healthcare, insurance, financial services and banking, call  more...

Using Lean for Perfection and Quality ...best procedures for each process to ensure efficient work methods and help eliminate waste. This course will introduce many of the Lean tools used by organizations to strive for perfection and improve quality. You will be able to assess how 5S can be applied for organizing and standardizing a workplace. You will also learn the strategies for using Hoshin Kanri and the activities involved in the  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...for process-based project management and are the accepted methods for project management in the UK.They include the best practices in project management and provide a flexible and adaptable approach to suit all projects. PRINCE2 is a project management method designed to provide a framework for a wide variety of disciplines and activities required within a project. This course is designed to  more...

Sharepoint 2010 Operational Health Sharepoint 2010 Operational Health Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is a business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide intelligence to make key business decisions. This course covers managing SharePoint server's operational health, including backup and restore  more...

Adding Links Images in Dreamweaver CS4 Adding Links & Images in Dreamweaver CS4 Adobe Using Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 in conjunction with other products, such as Adobe Photoshop CS4, you can create web sites that are media rich and visually appealing. This course explores processes of creating intuitive site navigation using linking, and performing asset management. The course also discusses working with rich media in the form of  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS4 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS4 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the  more...

The Time Value of Money Investment Decisions for Non-financial Professionals The Time Value of Money & Investment Decisions for Non-financial Professionals The notion of Time Value of Money is at the foundation of many financial decisions and activities in an organization. Regardless of your functional or departmental role, you may be required to choose between investment options in assets, plants and equipments, new businesses, advertising campaigns, employee  more...

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

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...

CISSP Domain Application Development Security ...derly processes of the application. This course discusses methods to increase the security of application development and thwart attacker attempts to manipulate code. It also covers application and database development models and how choosing the right model supports security. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International Information Systems  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 The RMAN Catalog Creataing Backups Oracle Database 11g R2: The RMAN Catalog & Creataing Backups Oracle RMAN uses a recovery catalog to store metadata about Oracle databases, and allows stored scripts to be used to run sequences of RMAN commands stored in the catalog. When administering an Oracle Database, it is important to be familiar with what a backup is, how the process of creating a backup is completed, and the various  more...

Applying Lean in Service Manufacturing Organizations Applying Lean in Service & Manufacturing Organizations Experts say that becoming a Lean enterprise is largely culture-related. An organization's culture dictates how people work, their attitudes toward work and change, their relationships with each other and management, and the way change is introduced and implemented. Any company that wants to make sustainable improvements can benefit from  more...

Hazardous Waste Generator RCRA ...90-day accumulation areas. Lastly, the importance of, and methods for, waste minimization and spill prevention and response are defined. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to identify and characterize all wastes, properly label and manage waste containers, use a manifest when RCRA  more...

Planning for Windows 7 Deployment ...nt strategy. This course discuss the deployment tools and methods, Windows 7 editions and requirements, and licensing. It also demonstrates how to analyze the current client computers for hardware and compatibility issues. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.  more...

A Practical App 2009 Security A Practical App. 2009: Security CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application Preventing, treating, and removing malware and system security threats are necessary skills for IT technicians. This course examines methods used to deal with viruses and malware, along with measures used to implement resource security on operating systems and networks. This course is part of the  more...

A Practical App 2009 Maintaining Networks ...2 CompTIA A Practical Application Understanding the methods that computers and network devices use to talk to one another is essential knowledge for IT technicians to have in order to configure and troubleshoot networked environments. This course examines TCP/IP, connectivity and networking issues, connection types, router and firewall configurations, and small office or home office  more...

Information Risk Mgmt Program Framework Risk Assessment Information Risk Mgmt: Program Framework & Risk Assessment ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® Information risk management is a pivotal part of the role of an information security manager. This course will provide an overview of information risk management, as well as examine the elements that come into play when creating an information  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Fundamentals CompTIA Network 2009: Network Fundamentals CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 The physical and logical 'shape' of a network is called the topology. Topologies have a great deal to do with how a network communicates and even what devices and media can be used on the network. As well, the scope of a network, for example, if it s a LAN, MAN, or WAN, can have an impact on  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Messaging User Role Security CompTIA Security 2008: Messaging, User & Role Security CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition E-mail and instant messaging have taken over from snail mail, memos, and even to a large extent from phone conversations in modern office environments. The challenge is to ensure that these forms of communication are secure, readily accessible, and that the identity of both parties involved  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Authentication Methods ...Methods CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition Developing authentication methods that ensure that a user is who they claim to be has been a challenge for administrators since shared networking was first introduced. There are many authentication models and strategies available today. This course introduces the learner to the concepts of AAA, hashing, multi-factor authentication,  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Threat Migration CompTIA Security 2008: Threat Migration CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition The central goals of network security are integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Even the most secure data systems are threatened on a daily basis, providing the challenge to administrators as well as users to maintain security. A decision must be made as to whether or not the cost of adding  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Cryptography CompTIA Security 2008: Cryptography CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition The central goal of cryptography is to hide information from others. Modern cryptographers use advanced algorithms and computational models to create layers of security and trusts in order to protect information. This course introduces encryption methods using both symmetric and asymmetric encryption  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Network Storage Troubleshooting CompTIA Server 2009: Network & Storage Troubleshooting CompTIA CompTIA Server 2009 SK0-003 CompTIA Server 2009 Almost everywhere you go, from large businesses to people's homes, networks are in place to facilitate the movement of data between computers and other devices, such as printers or the Internet. In addition to that, the vast amounts of data generated in today's computing  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Troubleshooting CompTIA Server 2009: Troubleshooting CompTIA CompTIA Server 2009 SK0-003 CompTIA Server 2009 Troubleshooting skills are something that everyone, from the server or network administrator to the everyday user, should possess. Administrators, though, need to be able to thoroughly troubleshoot not only desktop computers, their hardware and operating systems, but also more complex and intricate  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Disaster Recovery CompTIA Server 2009: Disaster Recovery CompTIA CompTIA Server 2009 SK0-003 CompTIA Server 2009 Without a well thought out plan in place, all the best equipment and well trained personnel in the world will be useless in the event of a disaster. Disasters can be manmade or natural, and both types can cause short delays or major business disruptions. This course covers backup strategies and  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 IT Environment CompTIA Server 2009: IT Environment CompTIA CompTIA Server 2009 SK0-003 CompTIA Server 2009 A well managed network relies on accurate documentation, well designed policies, and efficient procedures. Understanding how to create good documentation, policies, and procedures can help ensure that a network is well run and that it can withstand the occasional crisis. Implementing these concepts at  more...

First Time Manager Understanding a Manager s Role ...s, 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 course describes some of the myths about management and their corresponding truths in order to clarify what managers really do. It also points to the typical demands and constraints of a manager's job. Finally, it  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports SAP BusinessObjects: Crystal Reports SAP Business data comes from a variety of sources and is stored in various formats. The volume and variety of business data presents immense potential for understanding and responding to customer requirements and business process optimization. In order to realize this potential, SAP provides the Crystal Reports reporting tool. Crystal Reports has  more...

Wireless Attacks Countermeasures ...coming more and more prevalent in corporate networks. The methods used to set up and secure these networks are often tested by hackers to see if they can penetrate and gain information from them. This course examines wireless systems and 802.11x WLAN operational modes. This course discusses WEP and other wireless security protocols, along with WLAN threats, wireless hacking tools, and the  more...

Linux Hacking Linux Hacking The various distributions of Linux are becoming more and more popular. This course examines the history of Linux, the different flavors that are available, and the file structures used. This course also examines the methods that can be used to secure Linux systems, along with the tools that can be used both to test the security, and to penetrate it. Finally, this course  more...

Denial of Service Session Hacking ...vice and Distributed Denial of Service attacks are common methods used by hackers to disrupt service to networks and to corporate environments. Session hijacking is used by hackers as a method to take over sessions after a user has successfully authenticated with a server. This course examines how DoS and DDoS attacks, along with Bots and Botnets, disrupt corporate environments. And it examines  more...

Deterring Electronic Intrusions ...ty professionals' jobs. IT security specialists deal with methods to secure network access, both internally and externally. This course examines firewall, intrusion detection system (IDS), and honeypot detection techniques, as well as evasion techniques that can be used by an ethical hacker to determine whether a network is secure from hackers. This course also assists students who are  more...

Social Engineering Sniffing ...g business, as social engineering is one of the most used methods to gain information and thus allow corporate networks to be hacked. Sniffing of corporate networks is also a method that hackers use to gain access to corporate resources. This course examines different types of social engineering and identity theft, along with sniffing techniques such as flooding and spoofing, the tools used  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Risk Analysis Vulnerability Testing IDS Forensics CompTIA Security 2008: Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Testing, IDS & Forensics CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition Ensuring that modern network environments are secure is of paramount importance in today's IT world. The use of risk analysis techniques and vulnerability scanners, along with intrusion detection systems and forensic methodologies have become the backbone of modern IT  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Auditing Security Policies Disaster Recovery CompTIA Security 2008: Auditing, Security Policies & Disaster Recovery CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition Network Administrators create security polices, generate audit reports, and prepare disaster recovery contingency plans in the hope of both avoiding network security failures and being prepared should they actually occur. This course examines the methods used to secure a  more...

Mail Transfer Agents Accessibility in Linux ... correct recipients. Linux provides various accessibility methods, including enhanced contrast visual themes for those with reduced sight as well as keyboard modifications for those with limited motion. This course covers both Linux MTA applications and accessibility functions within the Linux operating system. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers objectives  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Inter-VLAN Routing ...istrator, you must understand the process and the various methods of routing traffic from VLAN to VLAN such as using an external router or a multilayer switch. It is also important to understand how to configure features such as DHCP services and Layer 3 Etherchannel. This course covers how to perform inter-VLAN packet transfer using an external router. It discusses the process that a  more...

Conglict Stress Time Management ...uming process. This course is intended to show the proper methods needed to resolve conflicts, manage time, and manage stress. It also highlights the importance of a positive approach and attitude in bringing customer interactions to a satisfactory conclusion. This course helps to prepare learners interested in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) certification, which is targeted to  more...

SNMP MIBS and RMON SNMP, MIBS, and RMON To identify the methods by which data is collected and distributed for network management and the form that those messages take.  more...

Linux System Maintenance Hardware Configuration Linux System Maintenance & Hardware Configuration Linux Professional Institute LPI: Advanced Level Linux Professional Exam 201/202: Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) To outline methods for configuring hardware devices and to describe common system maintenance tasks.  more...

Linux Security Linux Security Linux Professional Institute LPI: Advanced Level Linux Professional Exam 201/202: Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) To describe methods for securing Linux system resources.  more...

Linux User Notification Device Management Linux User Notification & Device Management Linux Professional Institute LPI: Advanced Level Linux Professional Exam 201/202: Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) Because Linux and UNIX were designed from inception as multi-user operating systems, there is often the need for a system administrator to provide information about system status and future availability to all users. Rather  more...

Accessing Windows Networks Remotely in Win Server 2008 ...etwork connections. Windows Server 2008 provides numerous methods of connecting to remote networks as well as features used to keep networks secure. Discussed in this course are different types of remote access connectivity, along with the tunneling and authentication protocols available to secure these connections. This course explores planning Network Policy Servers, in addition to Network  more...

Software Updates Compliance Mgmt in MS Win Server 2008 ... compliance based on company policies. It covers auditing methods, such as the use of baselines and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA), and the use of the GPOAccelerator Tool to ensure enforcement of Group Policy settings, as well as an advanced range of software update and configuration compliance features provided by Microsoft's System Center product series. This course covers the  more...

Public Speaking Strategies Confident Public Speaking ...avoid being disrupted by nerves. This course looks at the methods you can employ to deliver an effective speech, such as making a good first impression and building rapport with your audience. The course also provides effective techniques for handling challenges that may arise while you are delivering a speech, such as regaining an inattentive audience's focus and handling difficult questions  more...

Delegation Essentials Overcoming Delegation Problems ...for overcoming delegation challenges. This course details methods that managers can use to address their own delegation errors, such as improving communication about tasks and distributing tasks more equally. It also provides techniques managers can use to address skills-based delegation problems with employees, such as providing additional training and time-management coaching. Finally, it  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Creating Formatting Tables MS Word for MAC 2011: Creating & Formatting Tables Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 has a robust set of tools that allow you to create, style, and format tables in your documents. This course explores the various methods of inserting tables in Word documents, including drawing a table by hand, choosing a table size by selecting a layout from a dynamic grid, and by configuring table settings to  more...

XML Transformation Using XSLT XSL-FO XML Transformation Using XSLT & XSL-FO XSLT and XSL-FO provide a way to transform XML data into a variety of formats. They each have an important role to play since data often needs to be formatted for presentation to the end user. This course will examine how each is used to format and transform XML for user consumption, as well how to use both client-side and server-side methods to perform  more...

The Accounting Cycle and Accrual Accounting The Accounting Cycle and Accrual Accounting Accounting involves recording, summarizing, and presenting financial transactions. You need to analyze transactions before recording them in daily journals. Organizations use a variety of accounts, called general ledgers collectively, to record transactions in a number of business areas. A chart of accounts lists all these accounts in the general  more...

Embracing Organizational Change ...mal to struggle when changes occur, but the proper coping methods can help you not only survive organizational change, but empower you to take control of your career, recognize new opportunities that come with the change, and propel your career forward. This course covers best practices to help you accepting a new reality when things change, including acknowledgement of the changes and coming  more...

Customer-Focused Interaction ...customer satisfaction levels by moving beyond traditional methods of gaining client feedback, such as from customer satisfaction surveys. Instead, these companies are engaging in real-time conversations with their customers through various technologies, such as social media and wireless Internet. And they're integrating customer relationship management (CRM) with knowledge management to further  more...

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

Mail Transfer Agents Accessibility in Linux ... correct recipients. Linux provides various accessibility methods, including enhanced contrast visual themes for those with reduced sight as well as keyboard modifications for those with limited motion. This course covers both Linux MTA applications and accessibility functions within the Linux operating system. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers objectives  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Deploying Windows 7 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows 7, Configuration (Exam 70-680) Deploying system images and configuring VHDs are skillsets that system administrators working with Windows 7 must become familiar with. This course examines the methods used to capture, prepare, and deploy system images along with configuring VHDs. This course maps to exam 70-680:  more...

MS Windows 7 First Look for IT Professionals ...driver support for Vista-capable hardware, and deployment methods and technologies such as DISM and WAIK. Windows 7 includes troubleshooting technologies such as the Action Center, Problem Steps Recorder, and Device Stage. BitLocker has been made simpler to use and AppLocker is used to control user access to applications. Remote and mobile availability under Windows 7 are also analyzed. This  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Security CompTIA Network 2009: Network Security CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 The need for network security has grown immensely in recent years and as a consequence, security technologies have grown as well. Security technologies can take the form of protocols, applications, and hardware devices, and many, if not all, of these things can be found in today s enterprise  more...

Introduction to Software Program Design ...agic, computer programmers need to understand the various methods required by programming languages. This course introduces the learner to the basic methods and processes necessary to construct algorithms, including variables and data types, expressions and statements, and more advanced concepts like arrays and functions. Specific topics covered include variables, constants and data types,  more...

Adobe Indesign CS4 Fundamentals Adobe Indesign CS4: Fundamentals Adobe Adobe InDesign has quickly become one of the most popular design applications used for page layout and desktop publishing. InDesign CS4 includes a streamlined interface that matches the look and feel of Adobe's popular imaging programs including Photoshop and Illustrator. This course explores the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign CS4 including the  more...

Designing Sharepoint 2010 Security Designing Sharepoint 2010 Security Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is a business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide intelligence to make key business decisions. This course provides insight to designing security, architecture, and planning and deploying  more...

Database Administration in Access 2003 Database Administration in Access 2003 Microsoft To implement methods of securing, sharing, replicating, and optimizing the performance of Access 2003 databases  more...

Using Tables Charts and Graphics in Word 2007 Using Tables, Charts, and Graphics in Word 2007 Microsoft By using the tabular and charting utilities of Microsoft Office Word 2007, you can format, sort, and analyze your data with ease. In Word 2007, you can insert a table by selecting its layout from a list of preformatted tables, or by selecting the number of columns and rows that you require. You can insert a table into your regular  more...

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

Getting Started with Access 2007 Getting Started with Access 2007 Microsoft With Access 2007, Microsoft introduces some of the most significant changes to Access in years. Most notable is the intuitive new user interface that replaces the traditional menus and toolbars with features like the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, and the Microsoft Office button. This course provides an introduction to Access 2007 and  more...

Basic Access 2007 Forms ...izing, and managing forms. This course describes multiple methods of form creation, including the Form, Split Form, Multiple Items, Blank Form, and Form Design tools and the Form Wizard. This course also explores controls the available types, how they are added to a form, how their properties are set, and how they are resized, moved, grouped, and positioned on a form. The course demonstrates  more...

Queries and Reports in Access 2007 ...s the process of formulating a query and provides various methods of creating reports to present summarized information easily and effectively. This course explores the use of the Query Wizard and demonstrates how to create or modify a query in Design view in order to achieve specific results. This course also covers Expression Builder, calculated fields, grouping options for displaying query  more...

Importing and Exporting Data and Data Presentation in Access 2007 Importing and Exporting Data and Data Presentation in Access 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 offers several options for importing and exporting data, and also provides a variety of data presentation strategies. With Access 2007 you can link to, or import data and objects from external sources such as other Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, text files, XML files, and  more...

Advanced Data Management in Access 2007 ...iently using advanced techniques. There are many advanced methods that can be used for modifying and enhancing tables, reports, queries, and forms in order to meet your business needs. This course explains and demonstrates retrieving and validating data, using subforms and subreports, as well as applying conditional formatting in Access 2007 tables, forms, and reports. Advanced query methods  more...

JavaScript Objects Object-Oriented Programming JavaScript: Objects & Object-Oriented Programming Object-oriented programming is an important feature of JavaScript. This course will explore the advantages and implications of object-oriented programming, and prepare the learner to create and utilize user-defined objects in JavaScript. It will also introduce key objects that are part of the JavaScript language, including String, Math,  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Security Basics Cisco IUWNE 1.0: WLAN Security Basics Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) 640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials 1.0 Early security for wireless communication was weak, as the IEEE 802.11 standard was designed for ease of deployment in residential homes instead of in enterprise environments. With the widespread adoption of wireless  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Authentication Encryption Cisco IUWNE 1.0: WLAN Authentication & Encryption Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) 640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials 1.0 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) authentication and encryption mechanisms are vast improvements over early implementations of wireless security. Given the variety of  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Maintenance Troubleshooting Cisco IUWNE 1.0: WLAN Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) 640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials 1.0 Troubleshooting wireless networks presents a unique set of challenges. Unlike wired LAN users, wireless clients are mobile and their relative position within a building is often the most likely culprit in  more...

Configuring Deploying Web Application with VB 2008 and ASP Net 3 5 ... Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide various methods for configuring and deploying web applications. This course will cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 3.5 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile  more...

Custom Controls Asynchronous Programming with VB 2008 Custom Controls & Asynchronous Programming with VB 2008 Microsoft Developers often need to create applications that use controls that are configurable and are able to respond to and handle more than one task at a time. This course looks at how Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 allow for the creation of custom controls and the use of asynchronous programming techniques to handle  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Client-Side Scripting AJAX with VB 2010 ... ASP.NET AJAX controls, using jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods and how both ASP.NET and AJAX interact with it, and finally how to handle common events raised by ASP.NET AJAX components. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Configuring Deploying Web Apps with VB 2010 ... Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 4.0 provide various methods for configuring and deploying web applications. This course will cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 4.0 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile  more...

SQL Server 2008 Database Management ...data between SQL Server instances using detach and attach methods and the Copy Database Wizard, and how to move database files within the same SQL Server instance. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 exam number 70-432. Passing this exam will earn the learner the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):  more...

Querying Managing XML Data inSQL Server 2008 ...s data using the XQuery language within the XML data type methods. SQL Server 2008 also provides support for using FOR XML to extract relational data from a database in XML format and the use of OPENXML to generate relational views from XML. This course demonstrates how to use the xml data type, XML schema collations, and how to create XML indexes. It also explores how to retrieve data using  more...

Using SQL Server 2008 Messaging Full-Text Search Scripts Track Changes ...fers cmdlets to perform actions on database objects using methods within SQL Server Management Object (SMO) models, and to run scripts to perform tasks within SQL Server. Developers can also use Database Mail to send messages to mail accounts within a profile. This course demonstrates how to implement Server Broker, change tracking, full-text search, and Database Mail. It also demonstrates how  more...

Deploying SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Package ... the creation of a deployment utility. It also covers the methods used to install packages once deployed to the server, including the use of the Package Installation Wizard. The course also discusses the methods for running packages from within BIDS and using the DTExec command utility, and outlines how to schedule package execution using SQL Server Agent jobs. Also discussed are the methods  more...

Deploying Delivering SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Reports ...nd the associated data. This course describes the various methods and processes involved in the deployment and execution of reports. It covers the publishing of reports using the Report Manager web interface and BIDS Report Designer tool. Also discussed is the use and creation of report models; report models are needed to create reports using the user-friendly Report Builder tool. Another key  more...

Managing SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services Solutions ...projects. This includes project deployments using various methods and synchronization. The course also covers analysis services security solutions related to securing an instance and securing user access. A discussion about disaster recovery, including high-availability solutions and backup solutions is also included in this course. In addition, the course looks at administration, including the  more...

Oracle Database 11g Problem SQL Statements Oracle Optimizer Oracle Database 11g: Problem SQL Statements & Oracle Optimizer Oracle Oracle Database 11g helps to identify problem SQL statements using Oracle Optimizer and execution plans. This course discusses SQL statement processing and the role of the Oracle Optimizer and execution plans. It also explains how to generate and view execution plans using the DBMS_XPLAN package, the EXPLAIN PLAN command,  more...

Oracle Database11g Shared Pool Buffer Cache Tuning ...ndicate a buffer cache problem and how to use the various methods available to resolve common performance issues related to the buffer cache. It also discusses the sizing of the buffer cache and using views to analyze the buffer cache, and briefly covers multiple pool management. The fundamental purpose of the shared pool is to serve as a metadata cache. This course explains how to diagnose and  more...

Oracle Database 11g Tuning PGA Temporary Space AMM ...e & AMM Oracle Oracle Database 11g provides various methods for tuning, monitoring and managing memory and temporary tablespaces. Automatic Program Global Area (PGA) memory management adapts the SQL memory allocation based on PGA memory available, SQL operator needs, and system workload. A temporary tablespace is used to store transient data generated explicitly by the user and implicitly  more...

Oracle Database 11g Segment Space I O and Performance Tuning ... Tuning Oracle Oracle Database 11g provides various methods for tuning segment space usage and input/output (I/O). This course explains how to use Automatic Segment Space Management (ASSM) to tune segment space usage, how to shrink segments using SQL or the Enterprise Manager, and how to use table compression. Automatic Storage Management (ASM) capabilities save you time by automating  more...

Oracle Database 11g Indexes Access Paths and Join Operations Oracle Database 11g: Indexes, Access Paths and Join Operations Oracle Access paths are the ways in which data is retrieved from the database, and there are a number of different access paths which can be used for tables and indexes. This course explores the access paths used for tables, such as full table, rowid, and sample table scan. It also examines the access paths used for indexes, such  more...

Oracle Database 11g Optimizer Statistics Hints Cursor Sharing Oracle Database 11g: Optimizer Statistics, Hints & Cursor Sharing Oracle Optimizer statistics describe details about the database and the objects in the database and are used by the query optimizer to select the best execution plan for each SQL statement. This course covers gathering optimizer and system statistics, setting statistic preferences, using dynamic sampling, and manipulating  more...

Oracle Database 11g Diagnosing Oracle Clusterware Node Management ... nodes in a cluster. Oracle Database 11g provides various methods for diagnosing and debugging Oracle Clusterware and RAC components. This course discusses the basics of debugging and the use of diagnostics in a RAC environment, including how to use Oracle Clusterware diagnostic files, the DIAG process, and the Cluster Verification Utility (CVU). In addition, it explains and demonstrates in  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Oracle Partioning Security Features ...mplified parallelism implementation, and new partitioning methods. It also covers the security and networking enhancements, including how to use SecureFiles, the password file, default auditing, and tablespace encryption, as well as network support for IPv6 and configuring fine-grained access. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the  more...

Adobe Acrobat 9 Fundamentals Adobe Acrobat 9: Fundamentals Adobe Adobe Acrobat is recognized as the industry leader in Portable Document Format (PDF) file creation and manipulation. This course explores the basics of Adobe Acrobat 9, including methods of viewing, editing, and navigating PDF files. It also explains methods of creating PDF files from Microsoft Office documents and other file formats. In addition, the  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS5 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS5 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the  more...

Adding Links Images in Dreamweaver CS5 Adding Links & Images in Dreamweaver CS5 Adobe Using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 in conjunction with other products, such as Adobe Photoshop CS5, you can create web sites that are media rich and visually appealing. This course explores processes of creating intuitive site navigation using linking, and performing asset management. The course also discusses working with rich media in the form of  more...

NET Framework 4 Client-Side Scripting AJAX with C 2010 ... ASP.NET AJAX controls, using jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods and how both ASP.NET and AJAX interact with it, and finally how to handle common events raised by ASP.NET AJAX components. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Application Development 70-562. Passing this  more...

NET Framework 4 Configuring Deploying Web Applications with C 2010 ...5) Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 4 provide various methods for configuring and deploying web applications. This course will cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 4 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile web  more...

A Foolproof Method for Conduting a Job Search ...f a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. This is one of three possible modules that you can take as self-directed study. Each module is designed to be completed within 1 week or sooner. You will be given exercises to complete via email. This course provides a treasure trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire techniques to help  more...

How to Interview Like a Professional ...ictim of a layoff, or want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is designed to be completed within one week or sooner. You will be given exercises to complete via email. This course provides a treasure trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire techniques to help you  more...

Getting the Job Offer You Want ...f a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is designed to be completed within 1 week or sooner. You will be given exercises to complete via email. This course provides a treasure trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire techniques to help you  more...

A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Self-Directed) ...ted in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies of getting organized, establishing themselves as a writer, soliciting work, implementing networking, and selling  more...

Client/Server Development and Remote Data Access in Visual Basic ...nd the Final Project. The first section teaches different methods of data access and manipulation by creating a standalone Visual Basic application that binds a MS Access database. The second section introduces the student to communicating over the Internet with TCP/IP by creating simple server and client Visual Basic applications that utilize the Winsock control. The final project section  more...

LBD: Methods of Academic Assessment and Instruction Focuses on the information teachers need in order to develop, analyze, and interpret tests for planning and monitoring instruction.  more...

Manufactured Housing Appraisal/Valuation Course ...Home, using the NADA Manufactured Housing Guide and other methods. This course is designed to allow you to sit for various exams that may lead to Certification. Successful completion of this course will enable the graduate to prepare for various exams that may lead to becoming a Certified Manufactured Home Appraiser. You will learn to complete appraisals for Bankruptcy Attorneys, testify at  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using MIME method of instruction Student Edition ...urse uses the most valuable and state-of-the-art training methods available today, designed to give the student the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a Medical Transcriptionist. Course work is presented in a modular format and focuses on medical transcription techniques. Other modules cover grammar, punctuation and spelling, and provide a structured insight into medical terminology  more...

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

Building Strong Customer Relationships Course description -- This course will help you get to know your customer as you use the tools that are provided to conduct customer audits and listen to customer feedback. There are techniques for developing a customer focus and gaining the commitment of all employees to excellent customer service. A company-wide customer friendly culture will be just one of the payoffs youa ™ll get from  more...

Closing the Sale Course description -- Many potentially effective sales people are unable to complete the only element of a sale that results in incomea closing. This course examines the issues related to preparing and setting the stage for a commitment to buy, looks at some of the reasons that this is such a tough step for many aspiring sales professionals, and gives techniques and methods for making sure it  more...

Conflict Intervention Course description -- This course is valuable for anyone who must intervene when others are in a conflict. It addresses how to assess the climate of a conflict and understand the issues. There are methods to gather information, neutralize the situation, clarify points of view, and define the conflict. There are also techniques for brokering a win/win situation, gaining commitment from all parties,  more...

Creating a Strong Leadership Team Course description -- This course delivers the key elements of how to create a leadership team that is a model for the rest of the organization. The Strategies and Tips are practical tools and methods to create and maintain a shared vision, define roles and responsibilities, and determine mutual goals and priorities. Key Points also include techniques for avoiding power struggles and resolving  more...

Dealing With Violence In The Workplace ...lace are becoming more violent. This course has tools and methods to help the manager or supervisor recognize potentially violent situations before they need attention, and then to take positive action to avoid or eliminate the potential problem. There is a wide array of techniques to help leaders use communication, conflict intervention, and interpersonal skills to diffuse dangerous  more...

Delegating Course description -- This course takes you through every step of the delegation process from beginning to end. You will learn how to define the task and determine to whom it should be given. There are tips and techniques for monitoring the projecta ™s progress without micromanaging, and methods for coaching and developing employees along the way. There are also tools and methods to help you  more...

Social and Emotional Learning ... impacts the process and your decision. You will be given methods for identifying when discharge is appropriate and tools to help you prepare for the meeting. You will also learn specific techniques for communicating the decision and handling difficult employee reactions. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training. There are  more...

Financial Basics for Non-financial Managers ...pose and limitations of each. You will also get tools and methods to give you a complete picture of your financial position. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training. 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  more...

Interviewing Job Candidates ... description -- This is a practical course with tools and methods to help you prepare to get the results you want. You will learn how to define exactly what youa ™re looking for in a job candidate, and be given checklists and discussion guides for asking the right questions to get relevant answers. The course addresses the most common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as issues  more...

Managing a Virtual Office Course description -- More and more companies are finding that flexibility for employees in both work hours and work location help them attract and retain the best talents and actually improve productivity. This course identifies the potential benefits and pitfalls in managing a a virtuala ? workforce, gives guidelines for maintaining communication, monitoring productivity, and encouraging peak  more...

Managing Change Course description -- Poorly managed change can account for a huge amount of lost productivity. This course covers the most essential elements of living with and managing continual change. There are simple and straightforward techniques for dealing with the inevitable resistance, methods for setting goals and developing a plan, tools for understanding the personal and professional stresses that  more...

Managing Projects ... managing the implementation. You will be given tools and methods for organizing the project activities, focusing on customer needs, and leading the project team to successful completion. There are suggestions for resolving plan and budget conflicts, assessing and documenting changes, and assuring effective coordination and communication, including holding formal project reviews. IMPORTANT  more...

Managing Stress Course description -- The tools and techniques in this course will help you understand and diagnose the stress in your life, identify the stressors you can and cannot control, and assess your readiness to make changes. There are methods to help you develop a systematic approach to eliminate stressors, manage your time, and implement short-term and long-term coping mechanisms. Youa ™ll develop  more...

Mastering Cold Calls Course description -- There are some specific strategies that can help a sales person become more confident and competent in making cold calls, and this course has them. It describes both the technical and the psychological techniques and methods to help you overcome your apprehension and conduct a call that gets results. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape  more...

Motivating Employees ...m to energize employees. There are tools, techniques, and methods for revitalizing the workplace and encouraging initiative in each person in order to move everyone forward. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training. The difference between a just surviving business and a thriving one is the energy and commitment of its  more...

Moving from Trainer to Performance Consultant ...building your client base. There are job aids, tools, and methods to help you make this career transition smoothly and successfully. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. Taking a step up in your career is an exciting time. Now is your chance to help your clients with their overall abilities, not just a few key skills.  more...

Presentation Skills ... to help you determine what the audience wants and needs, methods to gauge their needs, and a structure for organizing and formatting a good presentation. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. One of the biggest fears for managers and others is speaking in public. You will receive worksheets and checklists to help you  more...

Providing Effective Feedback ...k and use it to motivate employees. It has techniques and methods to foster a nurturing environment, convey your improvement ideas, check for understanding, and help others learn from their mistakes. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. Many people have good intentions to provide helpful feedback, but don?t know the  more...

Qualifying Sales Prospects Course description -- Everyone must manage the time and energy they have to get the most results for their efforts. For sales professionals, part of this efficiency comes from qualifying sales prospects. This course has tools, techniques and methods for making sure that you are following sound principles as you qualify prospects and determine where to invest your time for the best potential  more...

Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout ... guidelines to identify the various stages of burnout and methods to recognize where you are in the process. The course focuses on giving you practical techniques for managing your own frustrations and anger and getting back on track. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. The Strategies and Tips in this course will  more...

Recognizing and Managing Anger ...e different sources of anger, you will be given tools and methods to help you determine the emotional roots of your own anger and recognize how it manifests in your life. Tips will help you recognize your responses to anger, and give you tools to manage it. You will also be given powerful techniques that will help you use your anger to gain positive outcomes. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER  more...

Recognizing Employee Performance ...performance, and find out how to identify the recognition methods that your organization offers. There are suggestions for powerful non-monetary rewards and ideas on how to use the job as a way to recognize and motivate. There are also techniques to help you deliver recognition effectively through coaching and feedback. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use  more...

Setting Performance Goals and Expectations ...ms of performance and behavior. This course has tools and methods for collaboratively establishing goals and specific performance criteria for all employees. There are tips to help you obtain commitment to the goals and methods to help you review performance goals regularly. It also includes documentation guidelines and techniques to help you get results through effective feedback and positive  more...

Solving Problems as a Team Course description -- This course identifies some of the most useful group problem-solving techniques that teams can use. You will learn how to encourage collaboration on your team, work through problems together, and combine methods for complex problems. You will be given tools and techniques to help you follow a standard problem-solving process, and get team consensus and support. The course  more...

Succeeding as a Supervisor Course description -- A supervisor is a critical player in an organizationa ™s success. Here is where the most valuable resources, particularly the workforce, are either maximized or wasted. This course details the most important elements of successful supervision, with attention to both people and organizational skills. There are tools and techniques for making the most of the talents of the  more...

Time Management ... goals, keeping logs, and planning your time. It includes methods for identifying low pay-off activities and time-wasters, along with suggestions for getting rid of them. It provides tips for organizing your materials and your surroundings for more efficiency, and has other practical suggestions for taking control of your time and your life with simple, tried-and-true tools and techniques.  more...

Valuing Diversity Course description -- This course provides an excellent base for the manager to learn about his or her own beliefs and to see the potential of a diverse workplace. There are tools and techniques to help a supervisor learn to recognize the positive contributions all employees make in achieving the goals of the organization. There are suggestions for modeling and promoting organizational values and  more...

A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Instructor-Led) ...ted in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies of getting organized, establishing themselves as a writer, soliciting work, implementing networking, and selling  more...

MBA in a Box Fast and easy-to-use methods to create success in any small business.  more...

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program ...art training techniques, computer technology and teaching methods we are able to deliver absolutely the best course to our students. Our instructor makes learning this material fun and easy! Here are descriptions of just some of the topics you will study. Pharmacology ? You will learn the most commonly used classes of medications, what conditions they are used to treat and how they work in the  more...

Achieving Successful Copywriting Results in Four Weeks ...methods to any business writing situation. Designed specifically for beginners or more advanced writers seeking training in the art and craft of copywriting. The course focuses on the formula used to create successful copy. Every aspect of this formula will be explained. Examples will be shown. In addition to regular course material, there will also be assignments given. Whatever, you are  more...

Chart Your Course to Emotional Intelligence To improve students ™ competence in emotional intelligence capabilities. This course is designed to put students in charge of their learning process by identifying which emotional competencies they need to practice, and allows them to choose developmental activities which are best suited to their personal situation. Through fostering students? desire to engage in the process of self  more...

Better Public Speaking- A Low Stress Approach ...methods in becoming a more effective verbal communicator. It is comparable to 3-credit, 8- week courses costing $700. Surveys demonstrate that a majority of people would rather face the issue of death than speaking in public! Other surveys in business management note that 80% of all business communication is verbal. We are then, judged to a great extent on how we say what we say. We hold the  more...

Skyrocket Sales with Advanced Copywriting Strategies Apply proven techniques and methods to any business writing situation. Designed specifically for beginners or more advanced writers seeking training in the art and craft of copywriting. Purchase of supplemental material will be required for further reading. You can purchase that material by going here: &bookID=75  more...

21st Century Professional Networking ...sional networking in the 21st Century has grown in value, methods and applications. This course examines professional networking methodologies and practices in today`s global communications environment. Participants will network with each other utilizing practices and prescriptions for networking success. From grass roots communications to technology based networking, this course will examine  more...

LBD: Assessment and Instruction Provides an opportunity to explore the variety of teaching methods, technology, media, resources, and materials that may be used for effective teaching of students with learning and behavior disorders.  more...

Turn Your Life Experience Into College Credit ...ege credit for what you know. You will learn the various methods institutions will use to evaluate your prior learning. It has been designed to give you direction. It is exactly for anyone, anywhere in the world who has a dedicated desire to better themselves, build self-esteem and take a significant step in moving affirmatively forward with their life goals. There are a total of 6 in-depth  more...

Manufacturing Statistics Personal Training Library The Manufacturing Statistics Library gives one learner access to our four core statistics courses: SPC Workout (basic SPC course), Advanced SPC, DOE: Screening Experiments, and Measurement Systems Analysis. The Manufacturing Statistics Library gives one learner access to our four core statistics courses: SPC Workout (basic SPC course), Advanced SPC, DOE: Screening Experiments, and Measurement  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library ...echniques used in MSA are in compliance with QS-9000/AIAG methods. Once a measurement system is found to be acceptable, it is equally important to institute a formal system to manage the measurement system to ensure that it continues to be reliable and dependable. MSA explores approaches to managing measurement systems to ensure that they can be depended upon. (2 Units; Assessments;  more...

Cisco CCNA Configuring Frame Relay and ISDN ...estion in a Frame Relay network. This unit introduces two methods of Frame Relay mapping, static mapping and mapping using LMI. In addition, the unit explains the features of LMI and the function of Inverse ARP in a Frame Relay network. It will also examine the different topologies that you can use to implement Frame Relay. Disadvantages of the star topology and how you can overcome these  more...

Stack Sampling Methods 1-5 ...Methods 1-5 are sampling methods developed for sampling of particulate emissions from stationary sources such as power plants and other industrial facilities. These methods appear in title 40, part 60 of the Code of Federal Regulations (referred to as 40 CFR 60). This course serves as an introduction to the methods and provides a basic understanding of the concepts, equipment, procedures and  more...

Conducting Effective Accident Investigations ...rogram, 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 improve workplace safety. They`ll  more...

Java 2 -- Classes & Inheritance ...g objects. You will learn to declare instance variables, methods, and local variables by using permitted modifiers such as public, protected, private, and package. You will also learn to invoke overloaded constructors and chain constructors. You will learn features of the object-oriented programming (OOP) approach, which are inheritance and polymorphism. The unit also covers the procedures  more...

Java 2 -- Handling Exceptions & Implementing Threads ...In addition, you will also learn to deal with the various methods for handling exceptions and percolation of exceptions in the method activation stack. This unit introduces and describes the most common exceptions in a Java program. This unit describes multithreading in Java by illustrating the concepts of threads and process. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of  more...

Java 2 -- java.lang Package ... they are implemented in programs. This unit explains the methods of the String and StringBuffer classes. It describes the immutability of string objects in a program. You will also learn about the implementation of the ?equals? method in a program. Additionally, this unit explains the difference between the implementation of the equals method and the == operator. This unit describes the ways  more...

Java 2 -- java.util Package ...kage. You will also be shown how to override some of the methods of the Collections interface, such as: add( ), remove( ), iterator( ), and size( ). This unit describes overriding methods of the List interface, such as: get( ) and set( ) In this unit, you will learn about various classes, including those that are available in the java.util package. You will also learn how to use various  more...

Java 2 -- Building Graphical User Interfaces ...tures of the java.awt.package. It explains the important methods and alignment constants of the Component class. You will learn about the use and application of the Panel, Applet, Window, Canvas, Frame, and Dialog classes, which are a part of the java.awt package. In addition, the unit describes the methods of the Graphics class for painting and drawing on the client area. Finally, the unit  more...

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

Java 2 -- Advanced Java ...rbage collection. It describes the gc( ) and finalize( ) methods in Java and the code used to make objects eligible for garbage collection. You will learn to write code that makes effective use of the finalization mechanism. The unit also explains the different techniques that are used for detecting garbage objects. You will learn about the functions of the java.lang.ref package and the  more...

Java 2 -- Enterprise Java ...vided by the JComponent class, and explains the different methods of the JComponent class. The second unit provides an overview of the different Swing classes. It also explains the different Listener interfaces supported by the Swing components for event handling. It concludes by showing you how to use the Swing components to create a GUI. The third unit provides an overview of Java Servlets.  more...

Java 2 -- Advanced java.lang & java.util Packages ...he Java language. The first unit describes the important methods in the System class, such as arrayCopy( ), exit( ), gc( ), getProperty( ), load( ), setProperty( ), setIn( ), setErr( ), and loadLibrary( ). You will learn how the System class provides access to standard input and output streams. The unit also explains the methods in the Process class, such as destroy( ), exitValue( ), waitFor(  more...

Java 2 -- Extending the GUI ...: Creating Fonts, Dialog Boxes, and Menus, Using Listener Methods, and Handling Events. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Java language. In the first unit, you will learn to use fonts in a program. The unit explains the Font and FontMetrics classes and their methods. You will learn to create menus and dialog  more...

Java 2 -- Networking ..., you will learn about the Socket class and its important methods, such as close( ), getInetAddress( ), getInputStream( ), getLocalPort( ), getLocalAddress( ), getOutputStream( ), and getPort( ). You will also learn how the constructors of the Socket class are used to create a socket. This unit also explains about the ServerSocket class and its important methods, such as close( ),  more...

Access 2007 Level 2 Access 2007 Level 2 strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to create and use the primary database objects in Microsoft Office Access 2007, including tables, queries, forms, and reports. Access 2007 Level 2 Strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Customer Service Strategies ...o measure customer service, and determine the appropriate methods for obtaining customer feedback. You will receive as a bonus 1 year unlimited access to this course from the day of enrollment. If attempting to accelerate your learning (1-2 weeks or less), please pay special attention to key points so you may successfully apply the information gained from this course to your particular business  more...

Home Energy Fundamentals ...e uses energy, and how to reduce your energy consumption. Methods of making your home more energy efficient will be covered, and you will gain an understanding of the basic types of renewable energy available.Student has access for 60 days but may complete the course sooner. Home Energy Fundamentals In this five-module online course, you will get an understanding of the fundamentals of energy  more...

Management & Leadership Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Training Program This course will teach you how to effectively and efficiently implement a system of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for your organization. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skill of continually improving quality 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  more...

Negotiate Profitable Real Estate Deals--Instructor-Led ...munication. This course will teach you proven tactics and methods for all types of real estate negotiations and prepare you to leave the table with success assured. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have unlimited access to course  more...

Negotiate Profitable Real Estate Deals--Self-Directed ...munication. This course will teach you proven tactics and methods for all types of real estate negotiations and prepare you to leave the table with success assured.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have unlimited access to course  more...

Productivity Management & Leadership Success Training Program This course will teach you how to effectively and efficiently Improve Productivity, Organizational Morale and Quality simultaneously. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skills of Productivity Management and Leadership Success are vitally important to an organization's longevity and success. This course provides a proactive method of addressing issues of low employee morale, high  more...

Six Sigma Management and Leadership Training Program This course will teach you about the methodology and implementation of Six Sigma in your organization. Self-Directed. Many organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the skills of Process Efficiency is paramount to an  more...

Teams That Work ...methods for establishing and maintaining teams that maximize the collective strengths of their members. Learners will also acquire valuable team leadership skills. In addition, valuable information about building teams from drafting the initial team charter to making teamwork part of the corporate culture is a point of focus. Topics range from developing leadership and effective communication  more...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Series ...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 legislation: California: Government Code 12950.1 (AB 1825), California Code of Regulations 7288, Connecticut General Statute Section 46a-54-204 and Maine Revised Statute,  more...

How to Adopt Green Practices in Business and Gain a Competitive Advantage ... your green team. Course Purpose You will learn practical methods to transform your business operations, office, or your entire facility into a sustainable organization. Topics covered include how to embrace green practices by cutting energy costs--reducing the ?carbon footprints? from your facility, office, and vehicles; generally reducing the amount of waste and pollution your company  more...

Leading by Enabling In this course, you'll learn how to enable your employees by providing more choices and fostering competence. You'll understand why offering visible support to your people makes them able to "make the call" when necessary. This course will also assist you in discovering common aspirations, improving your interpersonal skills, communicating your passion, and making your vision tangible. You will  more...

Succession Planning Overview Do you have people in your organization that are indispensable for its success? Would losing them create a hole that would be hard to fill? Have you planned to fill these vacancies? This course introduces you to succession planning--the planning process of identifying, assessing, and developing leadership and talent for future vacancies. This course will familiarize you with the key concepts that  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Development Tools ...cisely what to expect from one another. You will identify methods to make your managers change-ready, global thinkers. By applying these methods to real life scenarios, you will gain a better understanding of ways to apply these principles in your own work environment. You'll be given step-by-step, cutting-edge methods for creating and executing a performance agreement that sets the standard  more...

Surpassing the Competition ...titive moves. This course presents you with the tools and methods for identifying competitors; collecting competitor information; creating a competitor SWOT matrix by determining a competitor's objectives, strategies, strengths, and weaknesses; and developing a competitor response profile by identifying a competitor's current strategy, capabilities, operating assumptions, and goals. These  more...