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Business Organizations and the Law Learn about different business organizations and the criteria that defines their operations. By allowing for the creation of different kinds of business organizations, society ensures that different kinds of businesses can exist to meet the different demands of the marketplace. These business organizations may appoint individuals to act on their behalf. They also must abide by certain minimal  more...

Java 2 -- java.lang Package This unit provides an overview of the java.lang package by explaining its classes, interfaces, and exceptions. This unit provides an overview of the java.lang package by explaining its classes, interfaces, and exceptions. It explains the importance of the java.lang package in Java programming. You will learn about the importance of the Object class, which is the super class for all Java  more...

Java 2 -- File I/O ...irst unit, you will learn about how Java performs basic I/O operations using streams. This unit will provide you with an introduction to character encoding. This unit also covers the InputStream and OutputStream classes and their subclasses, such as, the FileInputStream and FileOutputStream classes, and the Byte Array classes. You will be introduced to the term serialization. The exceptions  more...

Java 2 -- Advanced java.lang & java.util Packages This course contains 3 units: Accessing Resources at Run Time, The Reflection Package, The jar Utility. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit describes the important methods in the System class, such as arrayCopy( ), exit( ), gc( ), getProperty( ), load( ), setProperty( ), setIn( ),  more...

Cisco CCNA Internetworking Technologies 2 This unit describes the standards and functions of the OSI reference model, Topologies used in a LAN, Fast Ethernet Options, and Topologies used in a Wan. This course is one of twelve necessary to be able to pass the qualification exams to gain the IT industry certification Cisco Certified Network Associate. (CCNA) This unit describes the second and third layers of the OSI reference model, the  more...

Cisco CCNA IP Routing Concepts In this unit, you will learn about the routing process, and addressing schemes of the Network Layer under the OSI Reference model. This course is one of twelve necessary to be able to pass the qualification exams to gain the IT industry certification Cisco Certified Network Associate. (CCNA) In this unit, you will learn about the routing process, which determines the best path to destination  more...

Windows Vista Essentials Windows Vista Essentials offers the tools needed to become a proficient Microsoft Windows Vista user in no time through comprehensive lessons and engaging quizzes, allowing the user to choose which lesson to learn.. Whether the user is a beginner who wants to learn basic operations of the new Windows environment or a seasoned user, learning to access advanced functions and new features, this  more...

The Power of being Different This course discusses the necessity of being different as a powerful tool toward achieving success. Designed for all types of businesses, including individual entrepreneurs, small business owners, as well as those who want to improve their personal leadership in day-to-day operations, this course provides guidelines toward a changed perception of how to achieve success. Coursework focuses on  more...

Shipping Infectious Substances (IATA and DOT) This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials, with an emphasis on infectious substances. Our 7 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a hazardous material for shipment. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations, including HM-215D. The course meets the requirements for training as specified in 49  more...

Search Engine Marketing Strategies for Small Business Operations - Instructor Led Let an Search Engine Expert teach you how to quickly obtain top rankings and generate $$$ for your small business. A Great Value! Learn the secrets of effective search engine positioning and boost your Internet selling power a hundred fold. The perfect web business is the one that drives "targeted traffic" to their web site. How is this done? By achieving a top ranking in the major search  more...

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program This program will take you, as a student with no prior experience, into a new career as a Pharmacy Technician. Unlike many other career opportunities that come and go, medical careers are here to stay! Because of the widespread use of medication, Pharmacy Technicians have never been more in demand and the field will continue to grow in the years to come. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will  more...

OSHA 8-Hour Hazwoper Refresher The goal of this OSHA mandated training is to provide personnel involved with the clean-up of hazardous waste sites the knowledge to safely work in a hazardous environment. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to, depending on how much time you can devote to it.Note that we have set a 90 day access period to the course with further extensions up to 6 months if needed. It is always a  more...

NETS`S - National Education Technology Standards for Students This course prepares students for meeting the widely adopted National Education Technology Standards for Students. The course completion is set for 90 Days but the student can take less or more time to complete (1 year max). A course designed to prepare students for the NETS*T certification standard. The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS?S), developed by the  more...

MSHA Part 46 Refresher This course is designed to assist you in meeting Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46 annual refresher requirements. Part 46 applies to shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, and surface limestone mines. This course is designed to assist you in meeting Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46 annual refresher requirements.  more...

MSHA Part 48 Surface Mining Refresher This course is designed to assist you in meeting Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 48 requirements for most above-ground mines or above-ground operations at underground mines. Part 48 applies to coal mines, underground metal and nonmetal mines, surface metal mines, and certain surface nonmetal mines that are not in the following industries: surface stone, surface clay, sand and  more...

Maximize Profits by Managing Real Estate like an Entrepreneur--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Rental property owners can profit from what entrepreneurs know: success lies in examining all aspects of your business, looking for opportunities to reduce expenses and maximize income. In this exclusive course, TrumpU experts will show you how to position your property correctly for the target market, manage problem tenants, market your property, and more. Students may complete  more...

Lab Safety and Chemical Hygiene In this course, you will learn about the requirements employers must meet to ensure a safe laboratory environment for their employees. It also walks you through creating an effective and comprehensive Chemical Hygiene Plan including basic components, general laboratory safety practices, facility and operation safety rules, chemical hazard identification, and other general safety topics that relate  more...

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

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

Cisco CCNA Complete Set This complete set of 12 Units is designed to teach the student the necessary materials and understanding of Cisco Routers and to prepare the student to take the Cicso Certified Network Associates exam to gain the IT certification of CCNA. This course covers Cisco training preparatory to taking the CCNA exams. Subjects covered are Cisco CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals, the OSI Reference Model,  more...

Build Your Own BIZ(tm) Comprehensive Certificate Complete, Build Your Own BIZ(tm) package is a web-based resource of 17 comprehensive modules designed to help you work smarter, stay competitive, and make more money. You can complete your course of study sooner than the time period stated. You will have 1 year access to this course from the day of enrollment. Group discounts available. Build Your Own BIZ? Build Your Own BIZ? is a web-based  more...

Basics of Business Math Series This series is designed for users who want to improve their basic math skills. It covers basic mathematical calculations commonly used in business settings. Courses cover computing fractions and decimals, the order of operations for combined computations, and solving equations and word problems. It includes the use of proportions, ratios, and percentages, and also provides instruction on the use  more...

5S TRAINING 5S is more of a people process than it is a manufacturing technique. And it is much more than simply cleaning up your area it is a discipline that truly can enable you and your organization to achieve greater results. You have access to this online course for 1 year but can complete it as quickly as you care to. We estimate that you could take up to 24 hours to complete this course but many  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Java Utilities To enable the learner to use the classes and methods of the java. lang, java. util, java. io, and java. nio packages The Math class - use the methods of the Java Math class to determine the value of a variable in a given piece of code, and associate the new methods of the Math class with their corresponding functions. The wrapper classes - recognize what wrapper classes are and how  more...

Planning Active Directory Services To distinguish between global catalog servers and operations master roles and identify how they are enabled, administered, and placed in Active Directory infrastructure  more...

The Health Care Industry Overview Version 2 There is growing evidence that the current health systems around the world will be unsustainable if they go unchanged over the coming years. The health care industry is under constant pressure to streamline operations and cut extraneous spending, while providing quality, safe, and cost-effective care to its patients. In addition, operating in a highly regulated environment, industry players need  more...

The Manufacturing Industry Overview Version 2 "Business has only two functions - marketing and innovation." Companies in the manufacturing industry seem to be taking this lesson from the legendary management guru, Peter F. Drucker, very seriously now. The manufacturing industry - the powerhouse driving many economies - has been reeling under the most challenging time in its history. Manufacturers are striving to be more innovative, compete  more...

Performance Metrics for an Inbound Call Center The call center environment typifies the active, fast pace of the business world. In this hectic environment, is there time to consider how things are being done? There should be. As the call center industry slowly transforms into a customer management industry, the impetus will be on call center managers to ensure customers receive the best service possible. But where do you look to analyze  more...

ITIL V3 - Service Transition Processes and Principles IT organizations need to transition their service designs into operations. Service Transition processes are important to provide companies with information to ensure that their service design solutions will achieve their expectations. This course will help learners understand Service Transition processes.  more...

ITIL V3 - Service Operation Principles and Functions IT organizations must manage their day-to-day service operations according to their business objectives, so that their services are aligned with their business needs. Within the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Service Operation is a phase of the Service Lifecycle that helps IT organizations manage their daily operations to provide these IT services. This course is intended to help learners  more...

ITIL V3 - Service Operation Processes IT organizations need to ensure that their services are operating properly. Service Operation processes are important because they enable organizations to correctly perform, manage, and control their day-to-day operations. This course is intended to help learners understand the Service Operation processes within the ITIL Service Lifecycle.  more...

Customer Relationship Management - Implementing CRM Customer Relationship Management: Implementing CRM introduces the student to the goals of CRM, the costs of CRM, and ways to modify operations costs to become customer focused. The program also details CRM pre-implementation strategies, the CRM implementation process, and tactics used to test CRM.  more...

Visual Basic 2005 Threading Service Processing and Application Domains To recognize how threading, service processing, and application domains facilitate background system operations, and to implement them in Visual Basic applications  more...

Developing NET Specifications Strategies and Conceptual Design To define development and operations strategies and derive the conceptual design  more...

An Introduction to Project Management Imagine trying to control the unexpected and unpredictable through processes in such a way that you meet the cost, quality, and time expectations of all invested parties in order to accomplish a temporary endeavor. This is the mission of project management. Challenging? Yes. Impossible? No. All industries employ project managers to implement processes as a way to control business. In fact, the  more...

Oracle Database 11g Using Trigger Data Warehousing and Pivoting Enhancements To recognize the steps for improving performance, managing scalabilty, enhancing control and processing speed, and reducing network load using enhanced features such as compound triggers, SecureFile LOBs, and PIVOT operations  more...

Oracle Database 11g Data Dictionary Views and Large Data Sets To recognize the steps for querying data dictionary views to viewsschema objects, and for performing operations on large amounts of data, such as inserting data into multiple tables and merging table rows.  more...

Overview of Project Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project Project-based operations have become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organisational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects. This  more...

Monitor Windows SharePoint Services 3 0 Describe the problems that may arise in a WSS environment, how to avoid these problems, and how to monitor your servers and track usage and diagnostics, using SharePoint's various performance monitoring and logging tools, such as the Performance Console, Microsoft Operations Manager, SharePoint Central Administration, and the Event Viewer.  more...

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with UML System and Object Behavior To introduce operations and attributes, state and activity diagrams, and to show the importance of a review of the class model  more...

C 2005 Threading Service Processing and Application Domains To recognize how threading, service processing, and application domains facilitate background system operations, and to implement them in Visual Basic applications  more...

ANSI C Programming The Standard Library and Preprocessor To describe programming file and other I/O operations in ANSI C and how to implement facilities from the standard library  more...

Perl Language Fundamentals To perform basic programming operations using Perl variables, regular expressions, search-and-replace procedures, and file handling  more...

Project Server 2003 Planning Security Operations To plan and implement the Project Server 2003 security structure and operations  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Measuring the Process Would you use your thumb and forefinger to measure how much carpet you need to buy for a new room in your house? By the same token, do you have the right tools for measuring a process in your organization that just isn't working? "Six Sigma DMAIC: Measuring the Process," provides Six Sigma Green Belts and team members with techniques for precisely pinpointing the source of problems--and precisely  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Analyzing the Data There's one thing that doctors, mechanics, and detectives sometimes share in common--getting to the source of something that's gone wrong in a system. Things go wrong in business systems too, and to get at the source of the problem, you have to dig down deep. This course is all about making sure Six Sigma Green belts and team members dig deep enough, to where the solutions are simplest. In order  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams throughout the world use a set of management and planning tools to analyze and understand a variety of issues.  more...

Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that begins by comparing the current state of a company's products and processes to their desired levels. The goal of the Define phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is to identify improvement opportunities that have the maximum potential for return on time, money, and resource investments. Knowing what projects to select for improvement requires  more...

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

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma Six Sigma bases its analysis and findings on the facts and figures at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six Sigma. It distinguishes between enumerative and analytical statistics and population  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma "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 existing processes needs to be identified, collected, presented, and analyzed.  more...

Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma Six Sigma teams use measures of central tendency and dispersion to reveal key facts about process data and the existing processes. They summarize data and put forth the relationships between various data components for further analysis. The teams then present these relationships in easy-to-understand graphical forms that facilitate comparison and help to identify possible trends. This course deals  more...

Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma Probability distributions are an essential part of descriptive statistics that Six Sigma teams can use to assist in fitting collected data into various types of distributions. Probability distributions help to ascertain specific probability values in the distribution and lead the Six Sigma teams down the hypothesis testing roadmap to the next stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC process. Of course, all  more...

Measuring Process Capability and Performance in Six Sigma Businesses exist to meet the needs of the customers they serve. As such, you must listen to the voice of your customers and build processes that deliver products and services to them. It is also necessary to review processes to ensure they remain within the targets and specifications set by your customers. Measuring the capability and performance of a process is an important activity in Six Sigma  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization Six Sigma is a highly disciplined, data-driven improvement program that helps companies focus on eliminating defects in any process and delivering near-perfect products and services. Six Sigma has been globally accepted as a profitable and winning business strategy. More and more companies are embracing Six Sigma in a time when competition and sluggish markets have left operational efficiency and  more...

Design for Six Sigma in the Organization Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is often called the future of Six Sigma, as it is emerging as a strategy that better serves the current innovation initiatives of many industries. DFSS uses a "pay me now or pay me later" approach by spending more effort and time on process or product design up front to avoid spending time and effort in those areas later. Whereas Six Sigma just focuses on improving  more...

Introduction to Six Sigma When launching General Electric's quality effort in 1995, Jack Welch, the then chairman and legendary champion for the cause of Six Sigma, strongly encouraged his chief employees to become "passionate lunatics" about Six Sigma. Welch's adoption of Six Sigma, and General Electric's ensuing success, greatly contributed to Six Sigma's recognition as a powerful method for business improvement in  more...

Six Sigma Process Improvement In the world of business you cannot expect faulty processes to deliver outstanding organizational results. Six Sigma offers many ways to improve your organization's processes, based on your priorities and business requirements. Whenever you delve into process improvement, you have the option to create new processes altogether or replace old processes with new ones. Six Sigma Champions generally  more...

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

Six Sigma Reducing Variation to Improve Quality "What, do you expect everything to be perfect?" How would you respond if one of your employees said that to you? You might consider saying, "Well, yes " In fact, striving for near perfect quality is reasonable and achievable. It's a matter of reducing variation through the use of Six Sigma. "Variation," or deviation from what the customer wants, may be inherent in the business world, yet by  more...

Six Sigma Listening to the Voice of the Customer "Let the buyer beware." That old business maxim of caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Now there's a new reality: Competition for consumer attention is intense across all industries and markets, so now it's the company itself which is being admonished to beware. That means businesses should be looking for the best way to gauge what its customers really need and  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Defining the Problem "What's your problem?" It could be said that this is one way to get to the heart of a matter. Of course, there's a better way. In this course, Six Sigma DMAIC: Defining the Problem, Six Sigma Green Belts and team members are given a systematic, objective, and measurable process for quantifying the challenges facing your organization. In lesson one, "The Project Charter," you'll learn guidelines  more...

Common Tests The Analyze phase of Six Sigma's?? DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) roadmap includes what is traditionally referred to as "crunching the numbers." After you have accurately defined the problem and measured the correct data in earlier phases, the Analyze phase looks at that data from all angles in an effort to precisely determine the relationships among variables. Making the  more...

Variance Contingency Tables and Nonparametric Tests The Analyze phase of Six Sigma's?? DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) roadmap includes what is traditionally referred to as "crunching the numbers." After you have accurately defined the problem and measured the correct data in earlier phases, the Analyze phase looks at that data from all angles in an effort to precisely determine the relationships among variables. Making the  more...

Six Sigma--Statistical Process Control If you were an engineer charged with the health of a dam, would you fix a leak by pressing a cork into the crack? Would you consider such a solution permanent? When a Six Sigma?? team imposes control measures on a process it has improved, it does so with the idea of making its improvements long-lasting. The Control phase of the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Inform, Control) doesn't rely  more...

Control Charts and the Pre-control Process Six Sigma teams may be tempted to consider their work done once they have improved their processes during the Improve phase. However, in the Control phase of the Six Sigma?? process improvement system, teams go further and verify that improved processes continue to perform at the improved levels. This course will present control charts, which are used to determine with statistical precision the  more...

Six Sigma--Lean Tools for Control Two key methodologies for improving operations in the manufacturing world are lean manufacturing and Six Sigma??. Both are designed to reduce variation, yet each takes a different track. While Six Sigma utilizes data and statistical analysis to measure and improve a company's operational performance, lean manufacturing collocates all of an organization's processes in sequential order,  more...

Six Sigma--Measurement System Re-analysis Have you ever tried to change your life with a diet or exercise program, only to backslide and lose all the positive changes you made? It's easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal--improved health and fitness--after reaching your goal weight and fitness level. Maintaining positive changes takes just as much effort and vigilance as making the changes initially. Likewise for businesses--the benefits  more...

Define the Six Sigma Opportunity Have you ever heard someone say, "That's putting the cart before the horse"? It's a quaint way of describing a process that's being implemented in a backward manner. One example of this is a company that begins to make organization-wide improvements before identifying which improvements would provide optimal benefits. This course, Define the Six Sigma Opportunity, is a guide for choosing those  more...

The Six Sigma Project Charter and Plan What constitutes a project charter? How do you know whether you've set the right goals for your project? What tools can best help you plan your project? As you advance in this course--which focuses on project charter elements as well as planning tools and project documentation--you will obtain the skills and knowledge required to manage your project charter and plan.Six Sigma is a registered  more...

Six Sigma Team Leadership By addressing customer needs, streamlining processes, minimizing variance, and addressing poor quality and inefficiency, Six Sigma?? can encourage a more profitable and sustainable business. The development and leadership of an effective team is critical if these outcomes are to be achieved. An effective Six Sigma team comprises the right people using their skills in collaboration with each other  more...

Six Sigma Team Dynamics and Performance Yogi Berra once said, "The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." While the quote is just one of Mr. Berra's many adages, it does provide a clue to the importance the legendary baseball coach placed on effective teamwork. Teamwork is no less important in the Six Sigma?? world. In fact, more than one Six Sigma expert has stated unequivocally that without effective teamwork, a process  more...

The Six Sigma Change Agent What is a Six Sigma?? change agent? How does one advocate change on a business-wide level? What are the skills required and the techniques used? In this course, you'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Six Sigma change agent. You'll explore ways to build a change management process and how to plan for change implementation. Effective communication is central to Six Sigma success,  more...

Six Sigma Management and Planning Tools In the 1970s, a group of seven "new" tools for quality management were developed in Japan. When they reached America in the 1980s and 1990s, they were renamed the Management and Planning (MP) tools. Used separately or in combination, they are powerful tools in the Six Sigma?? approach for insuring quality and continuous improvement. This course will cover the seven tools--affinity diagrams,  more...

Six Sigma and the Voice of the Customer Do you know the phrase, "caveat emptor"? It's a Latin term that means, "Let the buyer beware." It's also a legal principle stating that consumers must purchase goods at their own risk, because unless specifically asked, the seller is generally under no obligation to disclose defects. Caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Fortunately, the tide has turned. Increased  more...

Six Sigma and Critical Customer Requirements Mark Twain once said, "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it." Unlike the weather, serving customer needs is something companies actually can do something about. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a systematic process for motivating a business to focus on its customers. In a Six Sigma?? environment, such a focus is central to success. In this course, you'll learn  more...

Defining and Mapping the Six Sigma Process Maps are incredible tools. They show--on one page--where you are, where you want to go, the best way to get there, and endless alternate routes. Without maps, we would be left to wander unknown paths to uncertain destinations, encountering untold pitfalls along the way. Maps are also important tools in guiding Six Sigma?? teams in the quest for process improvement; it is impossible to improve a  more...

Scoping the Six Sigma Project Six Sigma?? Black Belts are called upon to solve problems that have no known solutions. This is a risky endeavor. Yet Six Sigma deployment has a track record of success. One of the keys to its success is proper project scoping. No one wants to try to do it all with a single opportunity. Six Sigma projects need to be selected mindfully and scoped appropriately. Yet, without known solutions,  more...

Design of Experiments DOE By the time they reach the Six Sigma?? Improve phase, organizations have a solid understanding of how and why their processes fail to meet customers' expectations. Organizations use the Design of Experiments (DOE), a key methodology of the Six Sigma Improve phase, to quantify with statistical precision the factors that are causing this gap. Well-designed experiments result in effective process  more...

Design and Analysis In the Six Sigma?? Improve phase, organizations are aiming to evaluate which process inputs have the most significant impact on the process output. Only by effective experimental design and subsequent analysis can organizations pinpoint areas for improvement. This course will enable you to choose between process methods, determine the most effective process, and take into account all of the  more...

Taguchi and Quality Improvement Well-designed experiments result in effective process design or redesign, and ultimately, improved organizations. The Taguchi Method is a technique for designing and performing experiments to investigate processes where the output depends on many variables. The Taguchi Method allows the Six Sigma teams to avoid the tedious and costly task of running a process using all possible combinations of  more...

Experimenting for Process Improvement The Improve phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology concerns locating the optimal conditions of a process. Many improvement techniques used in Six Sigma concentrate on the impact of single factors on response or yield. In order to achieve breakthrough improvements, however, it is necessary to determine how multiple interacting factors impact response.This course introduces the sophisticated  more...

Lean Concepts Most business processes are 90 waste and 10 value-added work. The challenge for businesses today is to find new ways to dramatically reduce costs and improve investment returns while better serving their customers. To meet these challenges, organizations have turned to Lean Thinking, which seeks the elimination of all forms of waste, strives for continuous improvement, and simplifies business  more...

Non-value-added Steps and Tasks Anytime you have products sitting in inventory it means your resources are not producing cash flow. Identifying and removing the non-value-added steps and tasks in the supply chain is the key element in effective inventory management. This course examines how Lean businesses seek to integrate their supply chains with their production processes so as to minimize inventory levels, improve the flow  more...

Lean Tools At its heart, being Lean seeks to eliminate waste from the organization. By applying Lean tools and techniques, organizations can become more competitive, agile, and responsive to customer demands. This course highlights the implementation of Lean tools in the production and manufacturing environment. These tools have derived largely from the development of the Toyota Production System (TPS). In  more...

Total Productive Maintenance How do you ensure that the maintenance requirements of physical assets are met as cheaply and effectively as possible? The goal is to reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a systematic approach to eliminating waste associated with production equipment and machinery. It is an approach that seeks to engage all levels and functions in an organization to  more...

Process Analysis and Documentation The Six Sigma?? DMAIC system is a roadmap that points the way to process and performance improvement. The second phase in this methodology is Measure. You cannot hope to improve processes and performance without first knowing where you are, assessing where you want to be, and then planning how to get there, while measuring progress toward the goal all along the way. In the words of an old adage,  more...

Probability and Statistics The Measure step of the DMAIC system used in Six Sigma?? relies on the use of probability and statistics to produce information on variations in process. Black Belt candidates must be proficient in descriptive, inferential, and process-oriented statistical thinking; must understand how to stratify data; and must appreciate the uses of the Central Limit Theorem and inferential statistics to  more...

Collecting and Summarizing Data The Six Sigma?? DMAIC system is a roadmap that shows the way to process and performance improvement. The second phase in the roadmap, the Measure phase, provides a methodology and tools for establishing a baseline of current processes. This baseline is your starting point for process improvement. A critical part of establishing baselines is collecting data that will enable you to learn the current  more...

Properties and Applications of Probability Distributions Whether calculating future process capability or the length of time before product failure, probability distributions are essential to the Six Sigma?? Black Belt. Distributions and their random variables are the key to determining supportable conclusions for hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. This course discusses the general use of probability distributions, and reviews the applications  more...

Measurement Systems The Six Sigma?? DMAIC system is a roadmap that shows the way to process and performance improvement. The second phase in the roadmap, the Measure phase, provides a methodology and tools for collecting data and establishing baseline measures of current processes. However, measurement itself can be problematic. A measurement system is only as good as the measuring instruments and the operators, and  more...

Analyzing Process Capability Process capability is determined by a range of variables including people, machines, materials and measurements. The cumulative result must be quantified numerically to determine current performance and project future potential. To do so requires a knowledge of control limits, specification limits, capability indices, and the difference between short- and long-term variability. This course teaches  more...

Calculating Process Capability When process data fails to produce a normal distribution, special indices are required to calculate process capability. This course teaches Black Belt candidates the indices for non-normal process capability, and discusses how to transform non-normal data for use in standard statistical tests. It also examines the difference between continuous and discrete data, and the distributions used for  more...

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

Strategic Approaches to Labor Relations HRCI SPHR HR professionals develop organizational strategies to secure and develop a company's successful and profitable operations. The employee plays a central role in such operations. As such it has become essential for HR professionals to constantly be on the lookout for strategies that allow them to develop a good working relationship between the employee and employer. This course covers strategies  more...

International Finance Perhaps you have wondered how one can successfully navigate the maze of options and opportunities offered by the international financial markets. Are there ways to maximize profits while effectively minimizing risk when it comes to dealing on the global level? This course will demonstrate why you would want to transform your purely domestic firm into a multinational corporation; how you decide  more...

Business Execution in Action The best operational strategies in the world are not worth the paper they are written on if they are not carried out. The same holds true for the principles of business execution. The principles of business execution are worthless to an organization if they exist only in the heads of its corporate executives, but are never acted upon. This course will assist you in the process of "executing  more...

Total Quality Management - Managing TQM Rollouts Total Quality and Quality Tools breaks Total Quality Management into distinct easy-to-understand stages. You will learn the steps required for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating a total quality solution. With the stages in place, the required basic tools for quality analysis are taught before the learner is introduced to some more advanced tools for Total Quality Management.  more...

Backup and Recovery Overview and Configuration in Oracle9i To describe backup and recovery operations, the backup components, and how to configure these components in an Oracle9i database  more...

Executive Level Leadership - Leadership and Communication Executive Level Leadership: Leadership and Communication addresses how leaders learn, test, and use information. In addition, this program covers how to evaluate a leader's performance and how to address key issues that cause performance problems. This program also addresses the marketplace, governmental, and internal variables that affect daily operations.  more...

Quality Management - The Quality Management Process Quality Management: The Quality Management Process offers the student an overview of the fundamentals of quality management, the costs of quality, and how to achieve quality through customer orientation. The program also outlines how to achieve daily quality management, identify variation in processes, and control costs.  more...

Quality Management - Quality Management Tools Quality Management: Quality Management Tools offers the student an overview of tools used to analyze a company's current performance and problem causes, as well as tools used to generate ideas and organize data. The program details the purposes of and steps for creating flow charts, check sheets, histograms, run charts, control charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams,  more...

Quality Management - Business Process Improvement Quality Management: Business Process Improvement offers the student an overview of how to prepare and implement quality changes. The program details how to select processes for improvement, assign a process manager, and establish a process improvement team. In addition, the program teaches the learner how to flowchart and streamline a process, as well as how to measure process performance.  more...

Operations Management - Fundamentals of Operations Management Operations Management: Fundamentals of Operations Management offers the student an overview of the components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the concepts of quality and project management. In addition, the program offers examples of how changing operations affects a company's operation processes.  more...

Operations Management - Operations Components Operations Management: Operations Components offers the student an overview of seven components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the responsibilities of an operations manager. In addition, the program offers examples of how each component is applied to a company's operations. .  more...

Operations Management - Operations Management Tools In "Operations Management: Operations Management Tools," you will learn the processes for making operations decisions and how to solve operations problems. You will also learn the strategies for maintenance and reliability and how to apply learning curves to your organization's operations.  more...

ISO 9001 2000 - Overview of Standards "ISO 9001-2000: Overview of Standards": This course teaches the fundamentals of the ISO system of standards. It examines quality management in general and ISO in particular, focusing on the history of ISO and how their standards are developed. It then teaches the initial steps an organisation should take when seeking initial or upgraded certification from ISO.  more...

ISO 9001 2000 - Implementing Standards "ISO 9001: 2000: Implementating Standards": This course examines the principal ISO Clauses, highlighting new ISO requirements and the documentation and potential auditing pitfalls associated with each one. The Clauses are summarized and explained in real-world situations, enabling the learner to achieve the maximum benefit from experiencing a quality management system operate most efficiently.  more...

ISO 9001 2000 - The Auditing Process "ISO 9001-2000: The Auditing Process": This course teaches the fundamentals of the auditing process for ISO 9001-2000. It explains the basic audit procedures and requirements as well as the importance of starting and closing the audit in the correct fashion.  more...

Total Quality Management - Essentials of TQM In Total Quality Management Fundamentals you will learn concepts and the history of Total Quality Management. Beginning with the benefits of a total quality solution, the course then explores the origins of total quality, comparing it with traditional management practices. It then goes on to teach the learner about the cost of quality, building a quality framework, managing organizational change  more...

Total Quality Management - Principles "Total Quality Management: Deploying TQM Principles": This course builds on the fundamentals by examining the principles of customer satisfaction and quality teamwork. It teaches the importance of training and motivation, performance excellence and shared quality, as well as the first steps in implementing an improvement process.  more...

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages of the process. Six Sigma teams are interested in determining whether this relationship or difference is due to random  more...

Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma "We are, I think, in the right road of improvement, for we are making experiments," said Benjamin Franklin. In the Improve stage of the DMAIC process, Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to study the nature of relationships between input variables and the response variable(s). They do this by controlling and changing the input variables and observing the effects on the response  more...

Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, you need to make sure that the improved processes are controlled to sustain the process improvement gains. Statistical process control (SPC) provides tools which can be used to ensure that the processes are continuously monitored, that results are evaluated through the use  more...

Exploratory Data Analysis in Six Sigma In the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC process, you closely examine the output variable (known as y) and its possible causes or input variables (known as x's) collected in the Measure stage to get a deeper understanding of their relationships. The goal of this analysis is to narrow down the many possible x's identified earlier during the Measure stage, to a few probable ones. This analysis is  more...

Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma The Analyze phase in Six Sigma closely examines the many process inputs identified in the Measure phase to determine if they are related to outputs, and if a relationship does exist, if it is statistically significant. An important tool for this analysis is hypothesis testing. Hypothesis testing uses statistical analysis to determine if the observed relationship between two or more samples is real  more...

Supply Chain Management Using Models This course provides the learner with an understanding of efficiency and cost savings strategies, utilizing collaboration and technology to maximize the effect of supply chain processing, and product design and product life cycle management as elements of the improvement effort. In addition to, performance measures and metrics, and models for improving all major processes within a supply chain.  more...

NDS 8 0 Advanced Tools Diagnostics Part 3 Course Overview This is the final course in a three part series and instructs the learner how to resolve common NDS issues. Beginning with hard disk upgrades, the course covers time synchronization and schema issues, as well as how to recover from server and communication failure. Learn To • Covers the server operations performed for NDS maintenance. • How to remove a server,  more...

NDS 8 0 Advanced Tools Diagnostics Part 2 Course Overview This is the second course in a three part series that teaches server background processes, as well as how to perform partition and replica operations within the Novell NDS environment. This course will cover how to remove a server, how to amend the properties of a server, how to verify process completion and synchronize replicas. Learn To • Cover NDS design guidelines,  more...

NDS 8 0 Advanced Tools Diagnostics Curriculum The Advanced NDS Tools and Diagnostics Curriculum instructs the learner how to use NDS health check tools to proactively maintain a network by performing regular system checks. The curriculum teaches why and how to maintain server logs, as well as a test environment and it introduces learners to the features of NDS and troubleshooting tactics. It teaches server background processes, as well as how  more...

Oracle9i Performance Tuning Optimizing Sorts Minimizing Contention The content of this course includes details about each component of an Oracle database instance, such as data blocks, disks, memory, CPU, and dynamic views. Students learn about migration and chaining, reorganizing indexes, optimizing sort operations, tuning rollback segments, managing automatic undo, monitoring activities, implementing the Oracle shared server, and troubleshooting. Learn To:  more...

BizTalk Server 2000 Part 1 Intro to BizTalk Server 2000 Course Overview This is the first course in a five part series that introduces the learner to the context of BizTalk operations, identifying the main challenges of EAI and B2B communications. BizTalk is contextualized in terms of a solution to these various challenges. This course covers the BizTalk administration model and its tools and services. It also covers the installation requirements  more...

BizTalk Server 2000 Curriculum Course Overview This curriculum introduces the learner to the context of BizTalk operations, identifying the main challenges of EAI and B2B communications. This curriculum covers creating maps using BizTalk Mapper, creating objects in and managing BizTalk Messaging Manager, and the submission of documents to BizTalk Server. Additionally, it covers the tracking of interchanges and business  more...

Java Operations Flow Control This course covers the concepts related to Java operations and flow control. It covers data type conversion and data type casting for primitive data types. Further, it covers associativity and precedence rules for operators. In addition, it covers various operators that include arithmetic operators, assignment operators, unary operators, relational operators, logical operators, bitwise operators,  more...

Java Operations Flow Control This course covers the concepts related to Java operations and flow control. It covers data type conversion and data type casting for primitive data types. Further, it covers associativity and precedence rules for operators. In addition, it covers various operators that include arithmetic operators, assignment operators, unary operators, relational operators, logical operators, bitwise operators,  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--App Development Course Overview This course will provide application developers with the specific skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 application development environment for UNIX, Windows or OS/2 platforms. This course will teach students about SQL application development, application development objects, embedded SQL programming, and dynamic SQL programming.  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--App Development Course Overview This course will provide application developers with the specific skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 application development environment for UNIX, Windows or OS/2 platforms. This course will teach students about SQL application development, application development objects, embedded SQL programming, and dynamic SQL programming.  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1 App Devel Curriculum Course Overview The Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application Development Curriculum includes the courses needed to prepare for IBM Certified Solutions Expert certification exams 509 and 511. Students will learn fundamental DB2 v6.1 skills and knowledge, such as creating and modifying database objects, creating indexes and views, managing basic database operations, and the basics of  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1 App Devel Curriculum Course Overview The Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application Development Curriculum includes the courses needed to prepare for IBM Certified Solutions Expert certification exams 509 and 511. Students will learn fundamental DB2 v6.1 skills and knowledge, such as creating and modifying database objects, creating indexes and views, managing basic database operations, and the basics of  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--Fundamentals Course Overview This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX, Windows, or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1, creating and accessing database objects, basic Structured Query Language  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--Fundamentals Course Overview This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX, Windows, or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1, creating and accessing database objects, basic Structured Query Language  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1 Admin Curriculum Course Overview The Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Administration Curriculum includes the courses needed to prepare for IBM Certified Solutions Expert certification exams 509 and 510. Students will learn fundamental DB2 v6.1 skills and knowledge, such as creating and modifying database objects, creating indexes and views, managing basic database operations, and the basics of SQL.  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1 Admin Curriculum Course Overview The Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Administration Curriculum includes the courses needed to prepare for IBM Certified Solutions Expert certification exams 509 and 510. Students will learn fundamental DB2 v6.1 skills and knowledge, such as creating and modifying database objects, creating indexes and views, managing basic database operations, and the basics of SQL.  more...

Exchange 2000 Infrastructure Design--Part 1 Course Overview This course will cover Active Directory design considerations, network design for Exchange 2000, and designing a backup and security strategy for the Exchange 2000 server. The focus of the course is showing the learner how to analyze company's organizational requirements. It is important to understand the design decisions in Active Directory that are specific to Exchange server.  more...

UNIX--Part 1 User Fundamentals Course Overview The UNIX Part 1: User Fundamentals course is the first in a series of 10 courses on the UNIX operating system. It describes how to get started with UNIX, introducing the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) and the terminal window. It introduces files, directories, and printing and operations frequently performed on these. It teaches how to manipulate input and output, as well as how  more...

GroupWise 5 5 Admin Part 3--System Maintenance Course Overview The GroupWise System Administration curriculum is designed to teach students the fundamentals of administering a GroupWise system. This final course in the 3-part series will give students the skills and knowledge needed to perform routine GroupWise 5.5 administration tasks as well as client and database maintenance. L earn To: Identify GroupWise system objects and how  more...

Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Server--Part 2 Domain Struct Site Topology Course Overview Microsoft Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Services Infrastructure Part 2: Domain Structure and Site Topology shows the learner how to design and develop a domain strategy. It also covers how to design multiple domains and the design principles in relation to site topology. L earn To: Identify the characteristics of an organization that determine the domain design.  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 3 This is the third course in a 3 part series that prepares learners for the Cisco CCNA ICND exam 640-811 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The course describes Network Address Translation (NAT) and port address translation (PAT). This course also covers how to configure serial interfaces using PPP and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) encapsulation. Frame Relay operation is introduced  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 This is the first course in a 3 part series that prepares learners for the Cisco CCNA ICND exam 640-811 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The course shows you how to configure a catalyst switch for basic operations. Topics covered include switching, spanning tree protocol, and access layer switch configuration. This course also describes the features and operation of VLANs, and shows you  more...

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

Oracle8i Performance Tuning Optimizing Sorts Minimizing Contention Course Overview This course is the third in a three-part Oracle8i Performance Tuning series. This interactive course introduces the participants improving performance for sort operations. The student will be able to identify the SQL operations that require sorts, ensure that sorting is done in memory where possible, use direct writes for large sorts and allocate temporary space appropriately.  more...

Lotus Domino R5 System Admin Part 7 Security Planning Implementation Course Overview This is the seventh course in a ten part series for system administrators who are responsible for Domino server and Notes client. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to plan and implement Domino security at an organization; control the access to user IDs and Domino servers; secure Domino database by using database ACLS, roles, and forms and view access  more...

Windows NT 4 0 Cluster Server Wolfpack - Part 1 Course Overview This course is the first part of a two part series that will provide participants the knowledge to install, configure, integrate, optimize and troubleshoot clustering technologies for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. L earn To: Understand the definitions of clustering terms and the benefits of clustering. Identify the functions of the Cluster Service Manager and the  more...

Windows NT 4 0 Cluster Server Wolfpack - Part 1 Course Overview This course is the first part of a two part series that will provide participants the knowledge to install, configure, integrate, optimize and troubleshoot clustering technologies for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. L earn To: Understand the definitions of clustering terms and the benefits of clustering. Identify the functions of the Cluster Service Manager and the  more...

Oracle Database 10g Administration Workshop II Part 3 This course covers various functions of the Flashback technology. In addition to performing flashback operations at the database level, you can flash back a table or recover a table that has been dropped by mistake. The course also covers the tools used to monitor and improve database performance as well as detect and repair database corruption. Learn To: Identify features of Flashback  more...

Oracle Form Builder R6 Including Reusable Oracle Components Course Overview This course is the sixth in a six-part Oracle Developer series that is based on Oracle Developer Release 6. This course will enable learners to implement methods to use additional data sources, to work with Oracle8 objects, and to integrate charts, reports, and timers in form modules. In addition, the course covers the procedures to reuse components, objects, and code and to  more...

Oracle Form Builder R6 Project Builder and Menu Modules Course Overview This course is the fourth in a six-part Oracle Developer series based on Oracle Developer Release 6. This course describes the features and benefits of Oracle Project Builder, how to create and deliver projects, and how to create new file types. In addition, the course describes how to create and manipulate menu modules, and how to manage menu modules. L earn To:  more...

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

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Managing Memory and Disk I O ...y the NOLOGGING option, as an attribute used to reduce redo operations. Identify the purpose of a latch. Match the types of latches with their definitions. Unit 5: Configuring and I/O Issues Duration: 1 Hour(s) Identify the recommended tablespaces and divisions of data for an Oracle database. Identify the advantages of partitioned tables. Select the two items needed to choose  more...

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

Oracle Form Builder Including Reusable Oracle Components Course Overview This course is the sixth in a six-part Oracle Form Builder Series that is based on Oracle Developer/2000 Release 2. This course will help participants learn how to implement methods to use data sources, and to integrate charts, reports and timers in Forms. In addition, reusing components, objects and code will be taught. Finally, Form Builder's new features will be covered. L  more...

Oracle Form Builder Managing Module Types Course Overview This course is the fourth in a six-part Oracle Form Builder series that is based on Oracle Developer/2000 Release 2. This course will introduce participants to Project Builder and teach them how to create and manage a menu module. In addition, users will learn how to customize and implement menu security. L earn To: Identify the benefits and terminology of Project  more...

C Programming - Part 4 Course Overview This course is the last in a four-part series that will give students the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to be able to write syntactically correct C code, using the facilities of a standard ANSI C library, to create basic applications. This series is not environment or vendor-specific. This course will teach students the skills and knowledge necessary to perform some  more...

C Programming - Part 3 ... the code to move a file. Identify the code to perform I/O operations from standard devices by using disk file I/O functions. Enter the command line statement to execute the C program. Identify the code used to display the value of environment variables. Identify the advantages of using system calls in a C program. Identify the situation in which a specified type of interrupt is generated.  more...

SAP R 3 CO Cost Object Controlling Course Overview This course is designed to show how Cost Object Controlling is carried out in SAP R/3. It provides a general introduction to the theory of Cost Object Controlling and introduces the relevant menus and screens. The course shows where direct costs and overheads are entered and covers aspects of bills of materials and routings. The steps involved in processing an order as well as  more...

Oracle Workflow 11i10 Workflow APIs Procedures Error Handling This course covers Workflow Engine, background engines, PL/SQL procedures, workflow process APIs, Business Event System APIs, and error handling. It also covers abstract data types used by the Business Event System, event data generate functions, queue handlers, and subscription rule functions, and the error-handling features of workflow processes. Learn To: Identify features of the  more...

NetWare 5 0 User Fundamentals Course Overview This course is intended to enable business professionals and end users to understand and use the fundamental capabilities of Novell NetWare and perform basic procedures on the network. L earn To: Identify the definitions of different components of a network, the topologies in which the components are arranged and how NetWare 5.0 services provide the basic networking  more...

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

Visual Basic 6 0 Designing Implementing Desktop Applications - Part 5 Course Overview This is the final course in a five part series that will provide students with the knowledge to write a Microsoft Visual Basic-based application that accesses data from a database. In this course, students will learn to use ActiveX Data Objects to access and manipulate data sources. This course also addresses advanced database issues, such as data integrity and referential  more...

Microsoft Visio 2003 Expert User This course focuses on the advanced features in Microsoft Visio 2003. This will help the learners create specialized diagrams by using different shapes and wizards provided by Visio 2003. Learn To: Identify drawing operations that you can perform to create new shapes from existing shapes in a Microsoft Visio 2003 drawing. Assign a shape to a new layer in Microsoft Visio 2003.  more...

Consulting Skills The Consulting Process Consulting Skills: The Consulting Process explains your responsibilities throughout the seven-step consulting process. It identifies the processes for selecting a problem resolution, implementing the solution, and closing the consulting contract. Learn To Identify the steps for creating an outline of need. Follow the process for choosing  more...

Strategic Management Developing a Successful Process Strategic Management: Developing a Successful Process offers the student an overview of the information required to identify the components that comprise an effective planning document and organize an appropriate strategic business plan. The student will learn the proper guidelines to get the plan accepted as well as the correct steps to implement, execute, and monitor the plan effectively.  more...

Managing Business Risk Risk Assessment Control Managing Business Risk: Risk Assessment and Control teaches learners about risk identification and environmental scanning. Students will also learn about evaluation and control of risk within organizations and the methods for classifying various organizational risks. Learn To Identify typical information sources used in an environmental scan.  more...

CompTIA Server 2005 Troubleshooting Disaster Recovery This course covers general information about troubleshooting techniques and the disaster recovery process. This course is divided into two units, Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery. The Troubleshooting unit covers troubleshooting and problem solving techniques, shutdown options, and bottlenecks. The Disaster Recovery unit covers disaster recovery planning, fault tolerance, and backup and  more...

Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 3 Physical Structure Course Overview This course focuses on the physical structures involved in implementing and administering a Windows 2000 directory services infrastructure. It also covers how to backup and restore Active Directory. Managing Active Directory performance and troubleshooting Active Directory replication is also covered. L earn To: Identify the features of the Physical Topology.  more...

Oracle Database 10g SQL Fundamentals I Part 1 In this course, learners will be introduced to the concepts of relational databases and the Oracle Database 10g database technology. Additionally, the learners will be introduced to the powerful SQL programming language and its features. Learn To: Match the different phases of system development life cycle (SDLC) with their features. Identify features of an Entity Relationship (ER)  more...

C Programming - Part 4 Course Overview This is the last course in a four-part series on C++ Programming, which is based on ANSI C++. This course is designed to give learners some of the practical skills needed to be able to write and compile user-ready C++ applications. Learners will acquire skills needed to perform runtime exception handling, incorporate standard libraries, and create well-designed class  more...

C Foundation for Non-C Programmers - Part 2 ...ry functions. Identify the code that performs standard I/O operations by using the member functions of cin and cout objects of iostream library. Match the output formatting methods with their descriptions. Identify the code to perform read and write operations on a text file. Identify the code that performs a specific operation on a binary file. Identify the code that uses try and catch  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Part 4 This is the fourth in a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) exam. The course focuses on two main areas - quality of service and user access security. Learn To: Identify features of quality of service (QoS). Identify types of problems that can occur when merging different traffic streams. Identify the issues that can  more...

Object Analysis Design Requirements Analysis Course Overview This is the first title in a series of two, and covers the same material as the first half of the Instructor Led course Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML. This course teaches students the principles and terminology of object oriented development, and how to apply object oriented techniques to define systems using the notation of the Unified Modeling Language (UML).  more...

Introduction to Data Warehousing Course Overview This course presents an introduction to Data Warehousing. Beginning with the basic concepts of data warehousing, this course helps you understand the processes involved in and the architecture of data warehousing. The tools involved in analyzing the warehouse data will also be covered. Finally, you'll learn about the Oracle data warehouse. L earn To: Identify the basic  more...

Oracle SQL Specifics Creating and Managing Database Objects Course Overview This course is the second in a two-part series on Oracle SQL Specifics that will teach participants how to use commands, functions, and operators supported by Oracle as extensions to standard SQL. Users will learn how to create and manage tables, build integrity constraints, and use the COMMIT and ROLLBACK statements to control transactions. Learners will create and maintain  more...

Word 2000 Expert User Course Overview This course provides participants the knowledge to use the advanced features of Microsoft Word 2000. At the completion of this course, students will learn to perform advanced text editing and handling operations; manage documents within a workgroup environment; and insert table of contents, cross-references and bookmarks in a document. L earn To: Perform advanced text  more...

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Part 3 This course describes the features and operation of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). It teaches how to configure EIGRP. This course also introduces Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) technology structures and protocols, as well as basic configuration examples. Learn To: Identify benefits of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). Identify  more...

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

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

Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 3 Physical Structure Course Overview This course focuses on the physical structures involved in implementing and administering a Windows 2000 directory services infrastructure. It also covers how to backup and restore Active Directory. Managing Active Directory performance and troubleshooting Active Directory replication is also covered. L earn To: Identify the features of the Physical Topology. Identify  more...

Oracle Database 10g New Features for Administrators Part 1 Oracle Database 10g is the first database designed for enterprise grid computing. It is the most flexible and cost-effective way to manage enterprise information. This course covers the new features of Oracle Database 10g that are applicable to database administration. The features include Manageability concepts, Grid computing, enhanced installation features, configuration and performance  more...

Oracle Database 10g New Features for Administrators Part 2 Oracle Database 10g is the first database designed for enterprise grid computing. It is the most flexible and cost-effective way to manage enterprise information. This course covers new features of Oracle Database 10g such as automatic management, manageability infrastructure, and application tuning and monitoring. Learn To: Identify features of Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--Fundamentals Course Overview This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX, Windows, or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1, creating and accessing database objects, basic Structured Query Language  more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6 1--Fundamentals Course Overview This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX, Windows, or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1, creating and accessing database objects, basic Structured Query Language  more...

UNIX User Curriculum Course Overview This curriculum describes how to get started with UNIX, introducing the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) and the terminal window. It introduces files, directories, printing and operations frequently performed on these. It teaches how to manipulate input and output, as well as how to compress and uncompress files. It also introduces the UNIX shell environment, shell functionality,  more...

Solaris--Part 2 Network Administration Course Overview This second course in the Sun Solaris implementation track covers internetworking connectivity, systems, services, and security. Wherever possible, It focus's on the tools and features specific to Solaris. L earn To: Identify the characteristics of the print service. Identify the CLI commands used to add a network printer. Identify the CLI commands used to manage  more...

Java Key Packages Collections This course provides an overview of the java.lang package and its key classes, such as Object, String, StringBuffer, wrapper classes, and the Math class. It also covers the java.util package and its classes, Date and GregorianCalendar. In addition, the course provides information about the collections framework provided by the java.util package. Learn To: Identify features of the  more...

Java Key Packages Collections This course provides an overview of the java.lang package and its key classes, such as Object, String, StringBuffer, wrapper classes, and the Math class. It also covers the java.util package and its classes, Date and GregorianCalendar. In addition, the course provides information about the collections framework provided by the java.util package. Learn To: Identify features of the  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1 4 EJB Session Beans This course will address the core and advanced features of J2EE SDK 1.4: Enterprise Connectivity. Learn To: Identify benefits of Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs). Match the types of Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs) with the situations in which they are used. Identify features of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture in Enterprise JavaBean (EJB). Match the components of a session bean  more...

SAP R 3 PP Production Planning SOP The Computer Based Training (CBT) SAP R/3 PP: Production Planning and SOP describes the production planning process and explains how it works. The learner is introduced to the various planning levels in the R/3 System as well as learning how to plan in the Sales and Operation Planning and Material Requirement Planning levels. Furthermore, the trainer will be shown the functions of standard SOP and  more...

SAP R 3 PP Program Planning MP MRP The Computer Based Training (CBT) SAP R/3 PP: Production Planning MP and MRP describes the production planning process and explains how it works. Upon completing this course, the trainee will be able to describe the various planning strategies and their applicability in different types of industries and identify the integration points with Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Financial  more...

SAP R 3 PP Prod Order Processing Capacity Planning The course SAP R/3 PP: Production Order Processing and Capacity Planning provides an understanding of the production order processing within SAP R/3 MRP (Material Requirement Planning). It takes the learner through a whole production process and focuses on specific subjects of the process within each lesson. The course covers the whole range of Production Order, from creation to execution as well  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 3 This is the third course in a three-part series of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Management curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course teaches about the placement of domain controllers and managing operations masters in Active Directory. Managing  more...

Oracle 9i New Features Database Administration This course introduces learners to the Oracle9i enhancements in server-side manageability, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and globalization. Learn To Identify memory and space management improvements. Describe segment and index management improvements. Identify improvements in database operations and performance.  more...

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

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 2 This is the second of a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-300. The course starts with coverage of Specification development. Comprehensive coverage is then given to the Conceptual Design and then the Logical Design phases of the design process. There are three case studies, covering the three main areas of the course. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all  more...

CIW Enterprise Specialist Part 1 CORBA Intro IDL Clients This is the first course in a five part series that introduces the student to the CORBA framework, the Interface Definition Language and the building of CORBA clients. Topics covered include the role of the Object Management Group and each of the fundamental elements of the CORBA architecture, such as ORB, IDL, Object Adapters and CORBA Services, the IDL. The IDL constructs - modules, interfaces,  more...

Defining Microsoft NET Solution Architectures Part 2 This is the second of a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-300. The course starts with coverage of Specification development. Comprehensive coverage is then given to the Conceptual Design and then the Logical Design phases of the design process. There are three case studies, covering the three main areas of the course. Elements of the .NET Framework are addressed at all  more...

Economics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics builds on the general principles introduced in The Principles of Economics by introducing the learner to microeconomic concepts and issues. Such things as market behavior and decision-making, consumer choice and preference and the factors that motivate firms are covered across a range of informative lessons situated in real-life scenarios. Learn To  more...

Economics Products and Markets Having covered the basics of markets and consumers, learners can now examine the relationships between producers and the markets in which they sell in this course a Products and Markets a . Learners discover what drives short and long-run costs as well as what makes markets competitive. Different market types and producer theory are also explained. Learn To  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 Introduction This course opens with an introduction to distributed computing and Web Services, their advantages, and the challenges to which WebSphere Studio Application Developer offers solutions. Service-oriented architecture and the roles and operations of Web Services are covered. The course then presents a high-level overview of WebSphere Studio Application Developer, its place in the Studio family, and  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 Introduction This course opens with an introduction to distributed computing and Web Services, their advantages, and the challenges to which WebSphere Studio Application Developer offers solutions. Service-oriented architecture and the roles and operations of Web Services are covered. The course then presents a high-level overview of WebSphere Studio Application Developer, its place in the Studio family, and  more...

Customer Relationship Mgt Implementing CRM ...f CRM. Identify the modifications to operations costs that ensure a customer-focused effort. Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you are a representative of ConTrol-Tac Systems, an Icon-owned subsidiary that provides CRM solutions to external organizations. Today, you will be meeting with Marcus Robinson, Elizabeth  more...

Decision Making Problem Solving Problem Solving Fundamentals In Decision Making & Problem Solving: Problem Solving Fundamentals, you will learn to use a systematic approach to solve problems. In this program, you will face several problems in your organization and successfully use your problem solving skills in order to produce a positive outcome. Learn To Identify different ways problems can be handled.  more...

Leadership Development Goal Setting In Leadership Development: Goal Setting, you will develop an understanding of how to set specific and measurable goals. Using your goal setting skills, you will have the opportunity to help employees manage goal achievement, set goals to meet deadlines, and identify strategic goals for the future. Learn To Successfully define a target to be reached.  more...

Leadership Development Leading the Way Leadership Development: Leading the Way helps you develop an understanding of the characteristics a leader should possess. You will use your leadership skills to unite followers and successfully complete an expansion project for your organization. Learn To Understand the difference between managers and leaders. Develop important  more...

Value Chain Management Managing a Value Chain Managing a Value Chain focuses on strategic response to the requirements of your value-creating business design and the management of elements of the value chain in order to win competitive advantage. It provides the learner with specific strategies to maximize the flow of products, services and information, and raw materials to the final point of consumption. It covers methods of winning cost  more...

Conducting Meetings The Meeting Process Conducting Meetings: The Meeting Process provides participants with a framework for planning, participating in, and concluding meetings successfully. They learn techniques for establishing the purpose and agenda of a meeting and facilitating participants' progress toward the meeting goals. Learn To Define and communicate the purpose, objective, setting, and agenda  more...

Coaching Communicating with Employees In Coaching: Communicating with Employees, you will learn how to use appropriate language during a coaching session, recognize factors that can distort your message, and how to interpret your employees' nonverbal communication correctly. You will also learn how to ask the right questions during a coaching session, how to conduct effective face-to-face meetings, and the best approach to take when  more...

Business Ethics Organizational Ethics In Business Ethics: Organizational Ethics, you will learn about functional area ethics and organizational ethical principles, as well as steps for developing a code of ethics and executing an internal ethical audit. You will also learn the four categories of corporate social responsibility and steps you can follow when social responsibilities clash. Learn To  more...

Operations Management Operations Components Operations Management: Operations Components offers the student an overview of seven components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the responsibilities of an operations manager. In addition, the program offers examples of how each component is applied to a company a a s operations. Learn To Select  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Anticipating Planning for Crises This course defines and examines what is meant by Organizational Crisis Management, noting the special need for crisis management in today a a s world. The vital importance to an organization of having a crisis management plan in place is emphasized. The course then covers planning for crises, for example, how to assess your organization's level of preparation and how to forecast potential  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Managing a Crisis This course focuses on management during and after a crisis. It starts by covering challenges presented by crises, the importance of crisis recognition, and immediate management strategies on sudden crisis outbreak. It then moves on to management of information, decision-making, and managing with regard to legal issues. The final section covers guidelines for managing specific crisis types, for  more...

Project Management Project Management Framework In Project Management - Project Management Framework, you will learn the importance of projects within an organization, why all projects should be tied to an organization's strategic plan, and the five major activities involved in managing a project. You will also learn the differences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a product life cycle. Finally, you will  more...

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

Team Participation Teamwork Fundamentals In Team Participation: Teamwork Fundamentals, you will learn to be an effective team member. This course will teach you how to communicate effectively with team members and adapt to their various personality styles. You will also learn the various stages of team building and understand how to overcome common problems that teams encounter. Learn To Differentiate  more...

Virtual Team Mgmt Developing Virtual Teams In Virtual Team Management: Developing Virtual Teams, you will learn about the nature of virtual teams, including the characteristics and types of virtual teams. You will also learn what needs virtual team members have, as well as the types of technology virtual teams use to communicate. In addition, you will learn how virtual teams can overcome trust and communication barriers, as well as how to  more...

Essentials of Business Law Cyberlaw Essentials of Business Law: Cyberlaw offers the student an overview of the essentials of cyberspace, including how to conduct business in cyberspace and how to handle employment in cyberspace. The program also outlines cyberspace offenses, forms of advertising on the Internet, Internet recruiting, the use of e-money, and telecommuting. Learn To Identify  more...

Organizational Learning Developing a Knowledge Mgmt System In Organizational Learning: Developing a Knowledge Management System, you will learn the benefits of a learning organization. You will also learn processes for aligning strategy with knowledge management and how to identify who should be included in a knowledge assessment team. In addition, you will learn the process for performing a knowledge assessment and selecting a knowledge management  more...

Windows 2000 Planning Implementing Active Directories - Part 2 Course Overview This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to make effective decisions on the need for multiple domains and how to plan for the most effective administration model. It explains how to plan for replication to help the learner handle replication traffic and also covers both schema management and modification. L earn To: Plan for Multiple Domains. Plan  more...

Operations Management Fundamentals of Operations Management ...fferent types of operations and the components that go into operations management. Roger will present a series of situations for you to evaluate, and through his questions and your answers, you will solidify your understanding of Icon a a s operations. Unit 2:Analyzing Operation Processes (0.5 - 1 hour) Select the forces that affect processes.  more...

Operations Management Series The Operations Management Series includes the following courses: Operations Management: Fundamentals of Operations Management Operations Management: Operations Components Operations Management: Operations Management Tools To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

CIW Site Designer Part 3 Using FrontPage Dreamweaver HomeSite Course Overview This third course in the series teaches learners how to use some of the more popular Web site development tools. It covers the basics of using Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Allaire HomeSite. Learn To • Identify FrontPage 2000 and how to create Web pages with tables, images, and image maps by using FrontPage. • Identify how to format Web pages,  more...

CIW Dynamic Server Pages Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in a three part series that introduces students to PHP Hypertext Processor and provides the foundational knowledge for the course series. Additionally, this course will cover an introduction to PHP, PHP fundamentals, string manipulation and file input/output, and PHP and databases. Learn To • Identify PHP. • Identify the basic and  more...

CIW Database Specialist Part 3 Database Interaction JDBC This is the third course in a four part series that teaches students about SQL, relational algebra, transactions and database security, and an introduction to the JDBC. This course covers SQL DDL commands, inserting, updating, and querying with DML statements, granting and revoking privileges with DCL statements. The course also teaches about relational algebra concepts, to include joins,  more...

A 2003 OS Technologies Part 3 Troubleshooting This course presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting common operating system problems. Problems with the installation and startup processes, resources for troubleshooting, common problems will all be presented. This course will also cover managing the registry, system files, and memory. Learn To  more...

Network Part 3 Network Implementation This is the final course in a three part series on the Network+ curriculum that covers the relationship between client and server operating systems. It also covers network security, and teaches on how to plan the network, in particular fault tolerance and disaster recovery. Finally, it teaches network troubleshooting considerations. Learn To: o Identify capabilities of UNIX and Linux servers.  more...

CCNT Computer-Telephony Integration Essentials v6 0 This course introduces CTI and covers CTI architecture and CTI hardware. It also teaches CTI markets and CTI system development. Learn To: Identify features of the standard configuration of a Computer-Telephony Integration (CTI) system. Identify characteristics of call routing. Identify features of interactive voice processing. Identify uses of Computer-Telephony Integration (CTI)  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 SOAP JavaBeans WSDL This second course looks at SOAP syntax and how SOAP messages are used in Web Services applications. It then describes the fundamental operations of the Apache AXIS SOAP engine, the serialization framework in Apache SOAP, and how it can be customized to solve specific serialization issues. The course then offers instruction on how to use the Web Services Wizard of WebSphere Studio Application  more...

WebSphere Studio 5 0 SOAP JavaBeans WSDL This second course looks at SOAP syntax and how SOAP messages are used in Web Services applications. It then describes the fundamental operations of the Apache AXIS SOAP engine, the serialization framework in Apache SOAP, and how it can be customized to solve specific serialization issues. The course then offers instruction on how to use the Web Services Wizard of WebSphere Studio Application  more...

Executive Level Leadership Change The Executive Leader Executive Level Leadership: Change and the Executive Leader addresses the change process, ways to identify resistance to change, and how to overcome that resistance. In addition, this program covers trust-building methods, power-sharing techniques, and how to keep employees informed during the change process. This program also covers pitfalls to avoid during the change process. Learn To  more...

Executive Level Leadership Leadership Communication Executive Level Leadership: Leadership and Communication addresses how leaders learn, test, and use information. In addition, this program covers how to evaluate a leader's performance and how to address key issues that cause performance problems. This program also addresses the marketplace, governmental, and internal variables that affect daily operations. Learn To  more...

Operations Management Operations Management Tools ...of maintenance strategies, ways to apply learning curves to operations, and E-commerce options that can enhance operations management. Learn To Identify how transportation costs can be minimized Identify the four strategies for improving maintenance and reliability Apply the steps for decision making to  more...

Mentoring Using a Mentor to Your Advantage Mentoring: Using a Mentor to Your Advantage offers the student guidance for becoming an effective mentee, building a strong mentoring relationship, and maximizing the benefits of mentoring. The program covers the mentee's job, possible learning styles, how to set effective goals, and how to become an effective learner. It also covers steps for choosing a mentor and the guidelines for developing  more...

Organizational Behavior Organizational Group Dynamics Organizational Behavior: Organizational Group Dynamics defines groups and teams and explains processes for decision making and managing conflict within the organization. It also covers the communication styles and channels used by members of an organization. Learn To Sequence the stages of group development. Sequence the steps for  more...

Web Site Security Messaging Servers Viruses This course is the second course in a two-part series on Web Site Security. This course will give students the skills and knowledge to identify and prevent more tactical security risks and measures. Students will learn how to implement message security via Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a de facto messaging security standard. They will also learn how to identify and minimize security risks associated  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 1 This is the first course in a three-part series of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Management curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course introduces the Active Directory directory service infrastructure, forest and domain structure, and the concepts  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 1 This is the first course in a three-part series of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Management curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course introduces the Active Directory directory service infrastructure, forest and domain structure, and the concepts  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 3 This is the third course in a three-part series of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Management curriculum that prepares participants for the Microsoft MCSE Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course teaches about the placement of domain controllers and managing operations masters in Active Directory. Managing  more...

Supply Chain Management Principles and Concepts This course provides an understanding of the fundamentals supporting SCM, the Maturity Model: Pre-supply chain to level, and overcoming the difficult transition from Level 2 to Level 3. Learn To: Define concepts related to supply chain management (SCM). Identify drawbacks of the traditional supply chain. Identify obstacles in supply chain optimization (SCO). Identify the steps  more...

Supply Chain Management Building a Sustained Competitive Advantage This course provides the learner with an understanding of utilizing collaboration and technology to maximize the effect of supply chain processing. Product design and product life cycle management as elements of the improvement effort, and performance measures and metrics. Models for improving all major processes within a supply chain, and extensive case examples to validate the principles and  more...