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Talent Management Basics ...ou be able to explain why it should be a top priority for organizations? Talent management focuses on recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining the right talent to drive an organization's performance. This course helps clarify talent management's key role in helping an organization perform at its peak. It introduces and defines talent management, describing key concepts related to it. It  more...

Talent Management Developing and Engaging Talent ...Organizations depend on talented employees to help them achieve their goals. But without a talent management strategy focused on keeping these employees engaged, they may be sending out resumes rather than working to achieve those goals. Employee engagement and commitment are key success factors for any organization. This course describes how to begin building employee commitment with an  more...

Managing a Diverse Team ...s are mirrored in the workplace. The most forward-looking organizations recognize the importance of managing a diverse workforce effectively. In turn, those managers who have the skills to lead a diverse team successfully are highly valued. This course describes what diversity is, including its benefits. It also covers how to prepare to manage a diverse team by understanding key diversity  more...

Foundations for Business Execution Foundations for Business Execution Have you ever sat in a meeting where your boss described a "new initiative" that was going to transform your business unit, only to see the initiative fizzle and die a few weeks later? Do you have big plans and long-term goals that never come to pass because you get so bogged down with day-to-day activities? When management announces "new plans" to  more...

Business Execution in Action ... "executing business execution" in your organization. All organizations share three common key processes: the people process, the strategy process, and the operations process. One lesson will explore ways to employ the principles of business execution to improve and streamline these processes. All too often, organizations think of the people process, the strategy process, and the operations  more...

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

Strategic Approaches to Workforce Planning and Employment HRCI SPHR ... In order to remain competitive in the business world, organizations must ensure that they employ the right people in the right numbers at the right time. Workforce planning and employment involves the processes of planning, developing, implementing, administering, and ongoing evaluation of recruiting and hiring to ensure that the workforce will meet the organization's strategic goals and  more...

Strategic Approaches to Human Resource Development HRCI SPHR ...man Resources (SPHR) In order to excel in business, organizations must translate their vision into the necessary level of competencies needed to achieve goals. This course examines how human resource development (HRD) aligns the skills, knowledge, and abilities of staff to future organization and individual needs. In addition, the course looks at how an understanding of adult learning and  more...

Strategic Approaches to Total Rewards HRCI SPHR ...esources (SPHR) One of the largest expenditures for organizations is often employee salaries and benefits. Developing an integrated compensation and benefits program that aligns with strategic goals is essential for HR today. This course examines how compensation and benefits programs are changing. The course looks at how the total rewards system is becoming more popular and assesses how  more...

Recruiting Talent ...new competitive advantage. Those responsible for staffing organizations are not only challenged with finding adequate potential employees, but finding the right people for the positions they need to fill. This course explores two aspects of recruitment as one component of a sustainable talent management strategy: attracting the talent needed to meet the company's needs, and using innovative  more...

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ...g and all subsequent meetings. Acknowledging that today's organizations increasingly rely on virtual teams that cross geographic and cultural barriers, the course equips you with strategies for meeting the unique challenges of virtual teams. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as part of their exam preparation.  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ...ces for project success, which in turn will benefit their organizations. Motivation is one essential component that can optimize a team's focus on accomplishing its assigned goals. By making the teamwork enriching and satisfying to members, leaders can motivate a Six Sigma team with dramatic effects on overall success. Modern motivational theory informs today's motivational techniques, and this  more...

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

Probability for Six Sigma ...ility for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Organizations need to make inferences about a population from sample data, and understanding how to calculate the probability that an event will occur is crucial to making those inferences. In a Six Sigma context, it is often important to calculate the likelihood that a combination of events or that an ordered combination of events will  more...

Process Capability for Six Sigma ...ma Black Belt (SSBB) In any improvement initiative, organizations must determine whether their existing processes meet the targets and specifications demanded by the business, or by the customer. Measuring and analyzing the capability and performance of a process under review enables organizations to numerically represent and interpret its current state, and to report its sigma level.  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ...s course will examine the tools used in Six Sigma to help organizations make decisions and plan and communicate findings. These tools include affinity diagrams, interrelationship digraphs, tree diagrams, prioritization matrices, matrix diagrams, process decision program charts, and activity network diagrams. The course describes these tools, identifies their benefits, and uses real-life  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization ...ue to the complementary nature of the Lean approach, many organizations incorporate it into their overall Six Sigma strategy. This course will examine how Six Sigma and Lean help organizations achieve their strategic goals and why so many successful organizations attribute their success to them. The course first introduces the key concepts and contributors associated with Six Sigma, and  more...

Introduction to Six Sigma ...ognition as a powerful method for business improvement in organizations. So, what is Six Sigma and why do so many successful organizations attribute their success to it? This course largely deals with answering these questions. The course traces Six Sigma's roots in traditional quality concepts, but also shows that it is not just about quality; it is also a metric, a philosophy, a balanced  more...

Introducing User-Centered Design Introducing User-Centered Design To identify the principles and benefits of user-centered design and to determine a practical approach to promoting user-centered design methodology in organizations  more...

Dealing with Irrational Customers and Escalating Complaints ...nd even abusive towards Customer Service Representatives. Organizations need to be able to address the needs of such customers in a professional, positive manner, and have processes in place so that Customer Service Representatives know how and when to escalate such a call. This course describes how to properly support an irrational customer, handle emotional and rambling customers, and how and  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness ...Workplace Diversity Awareness In today's workplace, organizations increasingly are experiencing a diverse community of employees and customers. Having and knowing how to respond to a diverse workforce can enhance an organization's ability to cope with changing workplace dynamics, and expand the creativity of the organization while at the same time facilitating staff retention and  more...

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

Processes for Managing Project Communications Processes for Managing Project Communications PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned A project manager is the communication hub through whom all project information flows, receiving and distributing dozens of messages per day. Customers, suppliers, project team members, and company executives all rely  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Accurately forecasting the cost of future projects is vital to the success of projects and the survival of any business. Project managers must have the ability to not only identify what work is required at the onset of a  more...

Controlling Costs Controlling Costs PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Establishing the budget for a project is a vital process in project management, yet it means nothing if the budget is not adhered to. Controlling project cost is critical to meeting a project's budget targets, and monitoring cost performance can  more...

Planning Project Human Resources Planning Project Human Resources PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned When project managers set their sights on delivering creative project solutions on time and within budget, they must select and manage a team of experienced and competent professionals who can meet the challenge. This requires  more...

Managing Project Human Resources Managing Project Human Resources PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project environment, and they will tell  more...

Integrated Initiation and Planning Integrated Initiation and Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Collaboration, coordination, and consolidation are terms to describe integration. Project Integration Management is the knowledge area that coordinates with various process groups to ensure that each project is managed in a  more...

Managing Projects within Organizations ...Organizations PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned 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  more...

Project Management Overview Project Management Overview PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Every project is different. Some are small and straight forward. Others are large and complex. Most are somewhere in the middle. Even though every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a  more...

Project Management Process Groups Project Management Process Groups PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Processes: a set of interrelated actions and activities performed to achieve a specified set of products, results, or services. Good processes, meaning those based on sound principles and proven practices, are project managers'  more...

Project Quality Planning Project Quality Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Project managers need to build quality into their projects at the very beginning, during the planning stage. Quality managers have to ensure that quality requirements are met. The Project Quality Management knowledge area takes these  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Quality Assurance and Quality Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There is no question that project quality is essential in ensuring project success; a quality management plan identifies quality requirements and provides all project stakeholders with documented guidelines for delivering a  more...

Risk Management Planning Risk Management Planning PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There are a few questions that every project manager should ask at the beginning of a project: What do we hope to gain from this project? What kinds of things could keep that from happening? How should we respond if those events occur?  more...

Performing Risk Analysis Performing Risk Analysis PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Risk in any project is unavoidable. It doesn't matter how much experience a project manager has, risks will always be present. Fortunately, there are proven methods to identify and analyze potential threats so that appropriate risk  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope Project Requirements and Defining Scope PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Good scope management focuses on making sure that the scope is clearly communicated and well defined and that the project is carefully managed to limit unnecessary changes. Project scope management is concerned with  more...

Defining and Sequencing Project Activities Defining and Sequencing Project Activities PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Properly defining and sequencing project activities allow a project manager to answer two basic scheduling questions What activities are required to develop the end product? And how should the activities be sequenced for  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations Estimating Activity Resources and Durations PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Resources, such as people, materials, equipment, facilities, money, or a combination of any of these, are fundamental in executing a project, and are required throughout the entire project lifecycle. Determining  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards PMI As a project manager, you will inevitably be called upon to address ethical dilemmas. The type and complexity of these dilemmas can vary significantly from balancing the competing interests of stakeholders to adhering to conflicting legal, multi-cultural, and multi-national rules, regulations, and requirements. Addressing these issues is much more  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace ...heir employer, this course will enable decision-makers in organizations to identify potential conflicts of interest and develop policies to help employees understand how to avoid, manage, and resolve conflicts of interest. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor and Employment Practice Group of the law firm of Burr & Forman LLP. Please note, however, that the  more...

Working for Your Inner Boss Personal Accountability ... Personal Accountability Most employees in business organizations must answer to someone else. From the top of the organization chart to the bottom, nearly every manager and employee must look to a supervisor, a director, or even a customer to establish priorities, assign tasks, set deadlines, and evaluate results. Whoever gives this direction is called the boss. On one level, the boss  more...

Procurement Integrity ...r-reaching, and complex. Employees of federal contracting organizations who interact with government purchasing officials need to understand the regulatory framework in order to avoid putting themselves, their employers, or government officials with whom they interact in problematic situations. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee  more...

Business Grammar The Mechanics of Writing Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing As you sit down to write your business messages, do you ever find yourself wondering whether a word should be capitalized or abbreviated? Or whether you should spell out a number rather than use a figure? Knowing the correct way to abbreviate, capitalize, and express numbers in your business messages goes a long way in helping you to present  more...

Sarbanes-Oxley What You Need to Know ...anes Oxley so they can report any violations within their organizations, without fear of retaliation. In this course, you'll learn about the key provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and how it defines fraudulent activities. You'll also learn about the civil and criminal penalties for violating Sarbanes Oxley and about the protection that the Act provides to corporate whistleblowers. This course  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Essential Competencies ...igned) Often, and usually with the best intentions, organizations hastily overhaul processes or implement new systems in an effort to quickly fix or address a problem, only to discover that it wasn't the right solution after all the time and money wasted, and the problem continues. Business analysis aims to not only properly diagnose an issue, but determine the best solution to fix it  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Planning Introduction to Business Analysis Planning IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) In business analysis, there is no prescribed route to take. Each project, task, or process initiative is different, and every environment you work in is different. Therefore, it's essential you map out your business analysis approach  more...

Planning Business Analysis Communication Monitoring Planning Business Analysis Communication & Monitoring IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Most business analyst professionals recognize the importance of identifying and performing business analysis activities in order to successfully deliver requirements and meet project goals. But what about planning and  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) The first step in creating any solution is to review stakeholder needs and analyze what tools are available to address those needs. Without understanding stakeholder requirements, you may find a solution to the wrong problem. And  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Management Communication Business Analysis Requirements Management & Communication IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Projects rarely go according to plan, and any deviations need to be strictly controlled. Requirements management does this through vigilant tracking techniques, and through consistent and planned communications with  more...

Business Analysis Enterprise Analysis Business Analysis: Enterprise Analysis IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Solutions to business problems are implemented every day, in every size and type of company and industry. But way before solutions are implemented, a business need must be identified, a plausible solution must be defined, and the  more...

Business Analysis Introduction to Requirements Analysis Business Analysis: Introduction to Requirements Analysis IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) When you have a set of dependent tasks to complete, it's not feasible to just randomly pick and choose which tasks to perform and in which order. The same is true for requirements in business analysis. Requirements must  more...

Business Analysis Verify and Validate Requirements Business Analysis: Verify and Validate Requirements IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) If you want to build a boat, you need to know what is required. You need to check and make sure you have what you require in order to do the job properly. Instructions on how to build an airplane won't help you build your  more...

Business Analysis Solution Assessment and Validation Business Analysis: Solution Assessment and Validation IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) A business analyst doesn't just come up with a viable solution to address a business need. A business analyst is also responsible for studying the viability of the proposed solution within the organization, identifying what  more...

Essential Skills for Professional Telephone Calls ...telephone for at least a part of their business. For many organizations, the telephone is the primary form of communication with customers, clients, and colleagues. And with virtual work environments established as a modern business practice, business telephone etiquette is more important than ever to your success as an employee and the success of your organization. This course introduces the  more...

Shaping the Direction of Customer Service in Your Organization ...vigate these moments of truth, it's important for service organizations and specifically customer service leaders to add value to a customer's experience by creating and implementing strong, clearly-defined service standards. To implement effective standards and strategies, it's crucial that you stay attuned to customer needs and expectations, building a dynamic, adaptive service strategy based  more...

Customer Service Processes and Procedures ...ts handling leads to increasingly dissatisfied customers. Organizations need to be able to address the needs of customers in an effective and efficient manner. This course is intended to show the proper procedures and processes needed to provide effective customer service: how to properly support a customer, how to provide accurate documentation, and how to handle difficult customers. This  more...

Customer Interactions ...nt handling leads to increasingly dissatisfied customers. Organizations need to be able to address the needs of customers in an effective and efficient manner. This course is intended to show the proper procedures and processes needed to provide effective customer service: how to properly support a customer, how to overcome communication problems, and how to use active listening. This course  more...

Introduction to Request Fulfillment ...ew software program to their machine. It is important for organizations to be able to manage these demands in an efficient way by having processes mapped out for these repetitive requests, and having dedicated staff to support these requests. This course provides an introduction to Request Fulfillment. Specifically, the course covers the purpose, scope, and benefits of Request Fulfillment to  more...

ITIL reg and the Service Lifecycle ...nagement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam Organizations that provide IT services to internal or external customers need to provide excellent services to enhance value to the organization. The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) can help organizations achieve these goals and increase external and internal customer satisfaction. To be successful, an organization needs to have the  more...

Service Strategy Fundamentals ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam IT organizations face a variety of challenges to maintain a strategic advantage over their competitors. Within IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL ), Service Strategy is a phase of the Service Lifecycle that helps IT organizations create value for their organizations through their service assets. This course examines how value is created  more...

Service Design Fundamentals ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam IT organizations must design their services according to their business objectives, thereby aligning those services with their business needs. Within ITIL , Service Design is a phase of the Service Lifecycle that helps IT organizations create the design specifications to provide these IT services. This course will assist the learner in  more...

Service Design Processes ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam IT organizations require information to create the design specifications necessary to provide IT services to their customers. Service Design processes are important because they provide organizations with information that will affect their decisions on designing solutions for new or changed services. This course is intended to introduce  more...

Service Transition Processes and Principles ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam 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. This course will assist the learner  more...

Service Operation Principles and Functions ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam 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  more...

Service Operation Processes ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam 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...

Continual Service Improvement Fundamentals ...ement ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam IT organizations should incorporate service improvement continually throughout the lifecycle of every service they provide to their customers. Within ITIL, Continual Service Improvement (CSI) is a phase of the Service Lifecycle that provides IT organizations the tools and processes necessary to continually improve their services. This  more...

Environmental Management Systems EMS ...covering environmental management are intended to provide organizations with the elements of an effective environmental management system (EMS) that can be integrated with other management requirements and help organizations achieve environmental and economic needs. The standards require that "each organization shall establish, document, implement, maintain, and continually improve an  more...

Green Business Planning Sustainability Strategies ... realistic green business sustainability strategy. Within organizations, the emergence of strong leaders, carefully laid plans, and innovative processes can help facilitate success in achieving sustainability goals. This course outlines a method for assessing how much your organization promotes environmental sustainability in its current practices, showing how to identify strengths, weaknesses,  more...

Introduction to Green Business Sustainability ...urces are being depleted at previously unheard of levels, organizations are faced with new challenges in resource and waste management, and consumers are becoming more curious about the origins and environmental footprint left by the products they consume. Companies willing to accept the challenge of going green and adopting green business practices stand to reap environmental, social, and  more...

Getting Ready to Coach ...organizations a win-win method for developing their employees. It not only helps individuals reach their potential but also helps the organization improve its productivity and competitiveness. In a rapidly changing business world, coaching can also help employees adjust and adapt their skill sets. Coaching is about encouraging, confronting, challenging, questioning, as well as consistently  more...

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

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

Mentoring On-line ...organizations look and do business have generated a new business tool: e-Mentoring. Here's an opportunity to examine the challenges and advantages of e-Mentoring and explore how to adapt communication skills to electronic media. Learn how to grow and manage e-Mentoring relationships by effectively selecting and matching e-Mentors and prot g s, developing trust, using technology effectively,  more...

Understanding Change ...portant organizational change is in order to propel their organizations forward. This course outlines what is meant by change, as well as the importance and benefits of implementing change within an organization. It also details the three different types of organizational change: strategic adjustments, strategic reorientation, and transformational change. Finally, this course covers different  more...

Understanding Organizational Ethics Understanding Organizational Ethics An organization's culture evolves from the values of its members. However, organizational culture and ethics are more than the sum of their parts. Organizations develop a self-sustaining and durable system of ethics that exerts a powerful influence on the actions, decisions, and behaviors of all employees. This course gives employees the ability to  more...

Identifying Project Risk Identifying Project Risk PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned The success of every project relies on a thorough investigation into all potential risks that face the project throughout its life cycle since every project involves some degree of risk. The rewards of investigating potential project  more...

Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned The project schedule is critical to project management. It determines the planned start and finish dates for project activities and milestones. It also confirms which activities are dependent on others, therefore  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...hanges can have an immeasurable impact on individuals and organizations. In addition to these changes, a project environment could see change requests for additional features and functions from stakeholders. As a project manager, having the ability to monitor and control the changes will mitigate project risk by considering time, cost, scope, and product quality. Controlling change will also  more...

Communicating in Sales Teams ...unication plays in disbursing information? The success of organizations in today's business climate depends on the fast, efficient dissemination of information, and that can only come about through effective communication. This fact is true at the corporate level, at the sales level, and indeed at every level of the company. At a time when rapid change is now the norm, employees need  more...

Introduction to Program Management Introduction to Program Management The relationship between program and project management can be thought of in terms of climbing a ladder. Program management is the subsequent rung after project management. For example, project managers regularly balance many projects with varying deadlines and responsibilities all at the same time. In a similar way, program managers must balance multiple  more...

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

The Role of Ethics in Project Management The Role of Ethics in Project Management PMI Do the right thing but make sure you do it on time, under budget, and within scope, all the while maintaining your professional integrity in a constantly evolving global business environment. How do project managers do it, given that most ethical dilemmas are not black and white and usually require diligent deliberation? Keeping with their vision  more...

ITIL reg V3 Overview Creating a Service Culture ...Organizations around the globe rely on information technology now more than ever in order to survive and thrive in today\'s competitive environment. But how do you balance the growing need for information technology management with tried and true business practices? How do you align processes, people, and systems while maintaining and improving your ability to meet customer demands and further  more...

Introduction to the Service Desk ...tomers. Service Desks are an integral point of contact in organizations for addressing IT service-related issues, concerns and questions, and it's essential they are set up properly in order to achieve customer satisfaction and organizational objectives. This course covers the importance and benefits of the Service Desk in an IT service delivery organization, as well as the objectives and  more...

Developing and Deploying Strategic Plans ...r of Quality / Organizational Excellence Successful organizations are founded on effectively developing and deploying strategic plans. Organizations must identify their primary goals and objectives based on their mission and vision statements. Other success factors include understanding market forces, internal strengths and weaknesses, stakeholders, relevant technology, and legal and  more...

Managerial Skills and Abilities ...nagement is an important factor in the success of today's organizations. Leading organizational thinkers have gone to the extent of saying that quality in an organization is determined by the quality of its management. In order to bring quality and excellence to an organization, managers need certain skills, tools, and abilities in all their functions. These skills and abilities relate to their  more...

Supply Chain Management ...p with a supplier can play a vital role in the success of organizations, providing a competitive advantage in today's aggressive global marketplace. Without sound performance measurement and communication strategies, the relationship between you and your supplier can quickly deteriorate. This course explores many aspects of the organization-supplier relationship, including supplier  more...

Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role ... of time, effort, and money on behalf of an organization. Organizations need to exercise due diligence to determine if Six Sigma is the appropriate approach to employ, or if a less demanding quality and process improvement approach is better suited to meeting their needs. Success of these improvement projects largely depends upon the Six Sigma teams that understand the project goals. Six Sigma  more...

Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma ...uate existing operations, compare them with best-in-class organizations, and incorporate best practices to maximize the success of improvement efforts. This course explores the Critical to x (CTx) requirements for Six Sigma projects and the importance of aligning projects with these requirements. The course also discusses the concept of benchmarking, various benchmarking types, and how  more...

The Imperatives of Innovation and Leadership in Strategy ...iness operations and to innovate and lead change in their organizations. As organizations strive to keep abreast of a fast-changing business environment, the need for innovation increases. While some companies focus on incremental and continuous innovations, other companies have managed to create disruptive innovations, challenged existing incumbents, and created entirely new markets for their  more...

Introduction to Lean for Service and Manufacturing Organizations ...Organizations Lean has its origin in the Japanese manufacturing industry in the 1980s as a waste reduction and improvement methodology. However, as it turned out, methods and principles of lean thinking spread to logistics, and from there on to the military and construction industries. Lean methods and principles have since been applied successfully across many other industries. Service  more...

Using Lean for Perfection and Quality ...This course will introduce many of the Lean tools used by organizations to strive for perfection and improve quality. You will be able to assess how 5S can be applied for organizing and standardizing a workplace. You will also learn the strategies for using Hoshin Kanri and the activities involved in the Jidoka process. Finally, you will be introduced to the key success factors for implementing  more...

Overview of Project Mgmt PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...nd proven method for managing projects is a challenge for organizations across the board. If you think about it, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building within a university campus to designing and delivering a new line of technology products. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organizational change, it is crucial to follow  more...

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

Basic Acct Principles and Framework ...es of business, and their functions form the core of most organizations. The accounting function sets up the bookkeeping system, monitors it, prepares and presents the financial statements to management, and interprets them as needed. Bookkeeping is a part of the accounting function and involves the mechanical aspect of recording, classifying, and summarizing transactions in account books and  more...

The Voice of Leadership Inspirational Leadership ...and bring relevant experience and sound judgment to their organizations. They paint a future for others that's grounded in reality and demonstrates ethical and courageous behavior in the tasks put before them. This course examines what people look for in an inspiring leader. It steps through the behaviors that inspirational leaders exemplify, explaining how to develop these traits. Finally, it  more...

Selecting Suppliers Administering Contracts ...'s purchase needs. To help with this part of the process, organizations develop supplier evaluation criteria and use tools designed to conduct a comprehensive and objective evaluation of suppliers. Once the supplier is chosen, the next step is to formalize the deal through a contract that outlines the terms of the supplier-buyer relationship. Reaching agreement with suppliers over contract  more...

Fundamentals of Purchasing Vendor Management Fundamentals of Purchasing & Vendor Management Purchasing and vendor management are important organizational functions. An organization's purchases account for a large share of its total costs. The changing nature of today's business environment and the move toward decentralization have extended the purchasing function to departmental levels so that it also includes non-purchasing  more...

Communicating with Professionalism Etiquette ...Organizations rely on proper communications to build strong relationships among employees and develop their customer base. Those who excel in professional environments understand the difference proper communication etiquette makes in demonstrating professionalism and competence. Following the accepted norms and behaviors of communicating in the workplace can help you to ensure that your  more...

Operations Supply Chain Management ... given supply chain. As a part of their overall strategy, organizations also employ many supply chain strategies to survive and compete in a dynamic and competitive marketplace. However, it is also essential from an organization's point of view to use effective performance measures to ensure continuous improvement of the supply chain and also to set directions of its current supply chain  more...

Marketing Essentials Marketing and Ethics ...der to develop strong and lasting customer relationships, organizations must ensure their marketing practices are fair, honest, and accurate about their product and service offerings. While marketing is a key business function, it also has an important societal component that cannot be overlooked. This course introduces the concept of ethics in marketing and its close connection to corporate  more...

Lean Tools Techniques for Flow Pull ...omer satisfaction. By applying Lean tools and techniques, organizations can become more competitive and responsive to customer demands. For example, the Visual Workplace is a Lean tool that uses of clear visuals such as signs, labels, and color-coded markings to keep workers from wasting time and effort searching for materials. Another tool just-in-time management ensures there is a continuous  more...

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

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls ...g task depending on the size and business of the company. Organizations must balance the cost in staff and equipment to implement a network security policy against the potential costs of network security breaches. Cisco provides several router-based solutions for implementing firewall features: basic traffic filtering capabilities using access control lists (ACLs), Cisco IOS Firewalls, and  more...

Reducing Waste Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean Reducing Waste & Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean Eliminating waste is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any organization. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a product or service. The seven wastes originated in Japan, where waste is known as muda. Seven types of waste were originally identified by Toyota's Chief Engineer Taiichi Ohno.  more...

Incident Management Response Introduction Resources ...n organization falls directly under the duties of a CISM. Organizations must have a plan in place, and must know the steps they will take to deal with incidents when they occur. This course examines what incident management is, how responses are prepared, and concepts and technologies that are used when dealing with incidents. This course also looks at the principles, importance of, and  more...

Accounting for Companies Stock Transactions Dividends Accounting for Companies' Stock Transactions & Dividends A publicly or privately held company, also known as a corporation, is an entity separate and distinct from its stockholders. When an investor puts money in a company in return for part ownership, the company issues stocks to the investor. Stock is the evidence of the ownership interest of the stockholder. Sometimes a company also  more...

HIPAA Privacy Essentials ...entities recognize the key provisions of HIPAA, how their organizations are affected by HIPAA, and how the privacy rules impact them. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes  more...

Name Resolution in Windows Server 2008 ... specification, DNS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. This course explores the Windows Server 2008 DNS Server Role, its configuration, and the administration of DNS using the Server Core installation. It also explores special DNS setups using forwarding servers, conditional forwarding, root hints, and cache-only servers. Also covered is the use of other types of  more...

Communications Security in Windows Server 2008 ...-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) which can be deployed by organizations in locations where physical security may be an issue. A RODC will improve security, provide faster login times and more efficient access to network resources, especially over a WAN. This course discusses various policies, such as Group Policies, Default Domain Security Policies, Account Policies, and Password Policies, that  more...

Managing SharePoint 2010 Pages Components ...lso offers a new page type, referred to simply as a page. Organizations store and organize documents on SharePoint in a number of ways, and the management of this document storage is a common power user task. Workflows enable you to streamline the execution of existing business processes using SharePoint, and Web Parts provide additional functionality in how to display SharePoint information.  more...

Configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008 ... specification, DNS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. New DNS support for Read-Only Domain Controllers provides primary read-only zones that add security and increase network efficiency. This course explores configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008, including Global single names, DNS Lookup features and DNS Zones. The course is one in a series that covers the  more...

Exchange Server 2010 Public Folders Messaging Records Mgmt ...t Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) Organizations process an increasingly large volume of e-mail every day. To ensure compliance with legal requirements or company policy, messaging records management (MRM) can be used. The two main components of MRM are retention policies and managed folders, both of which are discussed in this course. Also covered is the implementation  more...

Dealing with Irrational Customers Escalating Complaints ...nd even abusive towards Customer Service Representatives. Organizations need to be able to address the needs of such customers in a professional, positive manner, and have processes in place so that Customer Service Representatives know how and when to escalate such a call. This course describes how to properly support an irrational customer, handle emotional and rambling customers, and how and  more...

Customer Service Processes Procedures ...ts handling leads to increasingly dissatisfied customers. Organizations need to be able to address the needs of customers in an effective and efficient manner. This course is intended to show the proper procedures and processes needed to provide effective customer service: how to properly support a customer, how to provide accurate documentation, and how to handle difficult customers. This  more...

Customer Interactions ...nt handling leads to increasingly dissatisfied customers. Organizations need to be able to address the needs of customers in an effective and efficient manner. This course is intended to show the proper procedures and processes needed to provide effective customer service: how to properly support a customer, how to overcome communication problems, and how to use active listening. This course  more...

E-mail Security in Linux ...as the e-mail server for a large number of businesses and organizations. Those wishing to provide POP3 and IMAP mail access often turn to a system such as Courier or Dovecot to provide these services. This course demonstrates how to configure these systems. In addition, because of its strong-networked and secure framework, Linux can be configured as an excellent network router for small to  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks ...tion and high network availability have become crucial to organizations because they depend on their network infrastructure for most of their business processes. Unplanned downtime can quickly lead to loss of productivity, loss of reputation, or even direct loss of revenue. To maximize the availability of the network, while at the same time controlling the associated costs, it is important to  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Connecting the Enterprise to ISPs ....0 The Internet has become a vital resource in many organizations, and the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is an alternative to using default routes to control path selections. Before the connection of an enterprise network to an Internet service provider (ISP) can be implemented, planning needs to be completed. To plan for connectivity to an ISP properly, the network designer must take  more...

The Aerospace Defense Industry Overview Version 1 ...overnments, and privately funded research and development organizations. These organizations deliver aircraft and their components, as well as software and systems, such as modeling and simulation software, and data management, navigation, and surveillance systems. This industry is subject to a high level of government regulation, particularly the defense sector. As it adapts to the entrance of  more...

The Banking Industry Overview Version 3 ...ove forward to deliver financial objectives to people and organizations. This course is designed to help learners understand key concepts, terminology, issues, and challenges associated with the banking industry, and strategies employed to meet some of those challenges. It identifies the main sectors of the banking industry and its business drivers, and reviews the key aspects of the industry  more...

The Education Industry Overview Version 1 ...ing world. The industry consists of an expanding array of organizations that seek to provide lifelong learning to its customers. These organizations include traditional colleges and universities as well as companies focused on training and development for clients that range from an individual learner to global corporations. As a whole, the industry is responsible for training individuals of all  more...

The Telecommunications Industry Overview Version 3 ...allenges and move forward to connect people to people and organizations. This course is designed to help learners understand key concepts, terminology, issues, and challenges associated with the telecommunications industry, and strategies employed to meet some of those challenges. It identifies the main sectors of the Telecommunications Industry and its business drivers, and reviews the key  more...

Diversity and You ...organizations must respond to demographic and social changes that introduce new languages, cultures, values, and attitudes to the workplace, so must you as an individual. To understand and appreciate diversity, you must develop an understanding of yourself and the ways in which you and others view the world. Your ability to use a variety of strategies to effectively deal with diverse situations  more...

The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workplace ...ferent point of view? Without diversity in the workplace, organizations run the risk of becoming monocultural and only viewing things from a very limited perspective. The organization provides the structure for operation of the business and often defines the culture, but it's the individuals interacting within the organization who carry out the mission of the organization. Rather than address  more...

Installing Configuring System Center Essentials 2010 ...sentials 2010 is a system management tool for medium-size organizations. It is used by network administrators to manage computers and devices in their organizations. Essentials 2010 can be used to secure, monitor, update, and track their clients and servers in one central location, and can also be configured to manage clients and computers in workgroup based networks within the organization.  more...

Developing a High-Performance Organization Developing a High-Performance Organization Helping your organization to reach its full potential is among your most important responsibilities as a leader. In a modern competitive business environment, tapping an organization's potential for high performance not only helps it to be more competitive but also helps it to better respond to and manage the influence of external factors. In short,  more...

Managing for Rapid Change Uncertainty ...certainty In an ever-changing business environment, organizations globally are faced with the challenges of having to reinvent themselves or face failure. This course examines the factors driving organizational change and shows how you can use a change management strategy to mitigate any potentially negative impact in your organization. It helps you prepare yourself and your team to meet  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Selecting Implementing Strategies ...evenues. These outcomes can only be achieved, however, if organizations understand how to translate their competitive advantages into winning strategies. This course describes the different types of competitive advantages that can help an organization distinguish itself from the competition. It outlines how to choose the most appropriate competitive marketing approach based on those advantages.  more...

Backing Up Restoring Troubleshooting Essentials 2010 ...administrators to manage clients and servers within their organizations. Essentials uses databases in SQL Server to store all the data that is recorded during the management of the computers, and these databases need to be backed up to ensure this information is not lost. If there is a failure, there also needs to be a documented plan for restoring the data to have Essential back online with  more...

Virtualization Management in Essentials 2010 ...zation Management in Essentials allows midsized and small organizations to maximize their IT resources by consolidating them onto one server that can run multiple virtual machines, which can then be deployed throughout the organization for the employees. This course demonstrates how to use the Virtualization Management feature of Essentials 2010 to designate a host server and create and manage  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Basic Framework ...sfaction is critical to the survival of any business. And organizations that focus on improving processes so that they can produce what customers want and need are likely to be more successful than those that don't. Customer feedback, whether direct or indirect, gives an organization an opportunity to analyze its operations and processes to find ways to satisfy customers better and to develop a  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Customer Needs ...eeds Rapid change and intense competition mean that organizations have to establish and maintain a clear, consistent understanding of their customers' requirements, and then meet those requirements on an ongoing basis. Information about what customers need should drive strategy and core process improvements. But the first step in any customer-driven process improvement initiative is  more...

The Accounting Cycle and Accrual Accounting ...yze transactions before recording them in daily journals. Organizations use a variety of accounts, called general ledgers collectively, to record transactions in a number of business areas. A chart of accounts lists all these accounts in the general ledger. All individual accounts are then compiled, totaled and verified for correctness, and then presented as financial statements to the  more...

Fundamentals of Organizations - Groups ...Organizations - Groups Groups are a key component in any organization, so knowing how they function best is vital when trying to understand organizational behavior. Working in groups has key advantages for organizations, such as fostering creativity, pooling skills, and improving decision-making and performance. But groups aren't always effective, so it's important to identify what makes  more...

Understanding Organizational Power Politics ...ght to think that politics should be kept out of business organizations. However, organizations are sites where power and influence are exercised, so politics can't always be avoided. The real challenge is to leverage organizational politics in a positive way. This course defines politics in relation to power and influence, distinguishes between negative and positive politicking, and gives  more...

Customer-Focused Interaction ...r time, and so too have customer service strategies. Many organizations are improving their customer relationships and customer satisfaction levels by moving beyond traditional methods of gaining client feedback, such as from customer satisfaction surveys. Instead, these companies are engaging in real-time conversations with their customers through various technologies, such as social media and  more...

Government Contracting Essentials ...n This course will provide a resource for employees of organizations who do business with the federal government and who therefore need to know how various federal laws that govern the contracting process affect their operations. Note that there may be special local or state rules that also apply, but those are not addressed in this course. This course was developed with subject matter  more...

CompTIA Newtork 2009 Wide Area Networks ...rprise, WANs are a collaboration of a number of unrelated organizations and entities. As well, WANs generally have lower speed links than LANs and utilize a different set of technologies. This course describes how WANs function and the components that make them work. This course also covers the different types of WANs, including broadband technologies such as xDSL, cable systems. Also explored  more...

Configuring WIndows Server Hyper-V and Virtual Machines ...re. With the introduction of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, organizations can take advantage Network Load Balancing features, a testing and development platform, and disaster recovery options enabled by Hyper-V. This course covers the Hyper-V MMC Snap-in, along with the configuration and management basics required to implement the Hyper-V role into a new or existing infrastructure. This course is  more...

IFRS Transitioning to IFRS ...map to help guide it through the operational adjustments. Organizations should also consider the HR implications of switching to IFRS, as they could face pitfalls if they fail to plan wisely, consult with experts, or assign responsibilities with care. These pitfalls include significant budget over-runs, costly errors, inefficiencies, and increased complexity in the reporting process. This  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization The Global Context ... borders become porous, as connections between people and organizations are transformed by ever-changing cultural and economic forces. This course focuses on the significance of the global context for business organizations. You'll find out how the social, economic, and political dimensions of globalization affect how organizations work. You'll also learn what's causing the acceleration of  more...

Protecting and Sharing Excel 2007 Workbooks ... and Sharing Excel 2007 Workbooks Microsoft In many organizations, teams and individuals require frequent and possibly simultaneous access to common spreadsheets and workbooks. To meet these demands without affecting efficiency, a number of review, security, and collaboration features are available in Excel 2007. Workbooks, worksheets, and specific data within worksheets, can be  more...

Moving from an Operational Manager to a Strategic Thinker Simulation ...Strategy requires new modes of thought. To this end, many organizations are changing how they manage their people and how they position their products. Having recognized the need for transformation, their leaders are increasingly turning to strategic thinking to complement their operational effectiveness. The simulation Moving from an Operational Manager to a Strategic Thinker is designed to  more...

BIS Export Controls and Antiboycott Provisions ...s of the authority of the EAR and the responsibilities of organizations and individuals to comply with them. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Using Change Management Solutions ...rtability, and change management. It can be expensive for organizations to evaluate and implement changes to their data center infrastructure, and Oracle addresses this issue with a collection of solutions under the umbrella of Change Management. These consist of SQL Performance Analyzer, SQL Plan Management, and Database Replay. This course identifies each of these change management solutions  more...

Operations Mangement Inventory Management ...ed in maintaining and managing inventories. Consequently, organizations work to achieve an ideal size of inventory to reduce costs and improve the bottom line while ensuring their ability to make products and services available to their customers. Although inventory management is commonly associated with the manufacturing sector, many of its concepts and tools can also be applied to the service  more...

Operations Management Forecasting Capacity Planning Operations Management: Forecasting & Capacity Planning Customer demand for products and services changes constantly. Forecasting and capacity planning ensure that resource are managed so that customer demand is met in the right amount, at the right time, with the right quality. Demand forecasting helps companies determine the supply of products and services needed to meet customer demand.  more...

Operations Management Operations Scheduling Operations Management: Operations Scheduling Operations scheduling involves the distribution and use of an organization's resources - in other words, its human resources, equipment, and facilities - to produce the goods and services needed to meet forecasted customer demand. Two important activities within the scheduling function are loading and sequencing. Loading means assigning  more...

Operations Management Management of Quality ... Quality means different things to different people, organizations, and industries. However, according to quality guru Joseph Juran, quality means "fitness for use," and another quality guru, Philip Crosby, puts it as "conformance to customer requirements." These two important aspects are common to most definitions of quality. Management of quality is critical to two important goals of  more...

Operations Management Facilities Planning Management Operations Management: Facilities Planning & Management Managing facilities plays an important role in integrating employees, work processes, and work locations with an organization's production system. This integration is essential to productivity and customer-focused production. Decisions about facility location must consider access to customers, resources, and utilities. Layout of  more...

The Food Beverage Industry Overview Version 3 ... to consumers. The industry is made up of a wide range of organizations from farmers who produce the raw material, to companies who process and package branded products, to retailers who supply food and beverages to their customers. The industry is very competitive and participants are continually under pressure to contain costs. To remain competitive, many companies seek to exploit the  more...

Introduction to Sales ...ference between sales and marketing? Why do consumers and organizations buy, and what drives their purchase decisions? What are the key competencies required for effective sales? This course highlights the important role that the sales function plays and describes how marketing and sales relate to each other. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Sales Department, what makes for  more...

Developing a Customer-Focused Sales Approach ...organizations base their sales approaches on their own products and services, the duration and scope of their sales cycle, and other internal considerations that do not effectively meet the needs of their customers. But wouldn't placing the customer at the center of the equation generate better results? The short answer is yes. A customer-focused sales approach is structured around the  more...

Enterprise Data Cloud Interaction ...However, depending on the type of business and data, some organizations need to carefully evaluate if and what types of regulations and compliance standards may apply to their data. This course presents the importance of classifying your type of data, what type of security regulations or restrictions apply to it, and whether a cloud provider's offering aligns with those requirements. The course  more...

Preparing for Effective Business Meetings ...e of the most expensive modes of communication in today's organizations, it's critical that you optimize the time you spend in them. Running an effective meeting starts with careful planning. This course will show you how to clarify a meeting's purpose and objectives, and how to determine whether a given meeting is truly necessary or whether a similar result could be achieved through a  more...

Managing Resources During Difficult Times Managing Resources During Difficult Times Companies facing tough times such as economic hardship or even extreme growth need to take action. In particular, they need to mind their costs, including their staff-related costs. It's important to communicate with employees about changes in costs and potential reductions in staff as soon as possible to maintain their commitment to the company.  more...

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Creating a Service Culture ...1 Edition Overview: Creating a Service Culture ITIL Organizations around the globe rely on information technology now more than ever in order to survive and thrive in today's competitive environment. But how do you balance the growing need for information technology management with tried and true business practices? How do you align processes, people, and systems while maintaining and  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Coding ...by hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental healthcare facilities, insurance companies, law offices, and government agencies. Coders may work from home as independent consultants using medical billing and coding programs and other computer software. Medical coding is the process of using a system of numbers to represent various medical problems,  more...

Medical Terminology Training ...by hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental healthcare facilities, insurance companies and government agencies; some work from home as independent consultants using medical billing and coding programs and other computer software. Our Medical Terminology Home Training Program is designed for those who require a solid medical terminology background for  more...

Business Organizations and the Law ...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 standards regarding working  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program This program prepares students to practice as Legal Nurse Consultants. It is a 16 week course of study. Upon completion, students are eligible to receive Certification from the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting. This course is 90 contact hours of study. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program. College You have made a wise decision to pursue study and  more...

How To Master Performance Management ...s and other leaders in today's competitive and fast-paced organizations. Learn how to maximize the contributions of each employee by setting effective goals, monitoring accomplishments, recognizing achievements, and disciplining or redirecting those who are not meeting performance requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for  more...

How To Master Personal And Family ...and sacrifice their lives in order to get ahead. Now most organizations understand that employees are whole people who show up for work each day, people who want to be effective not just on the job, but in their personal lives as well. This bundle helps employees deal with some of the thorny issues facing people at various stages of their lives, whether taking responsibility for elderly loved  more...

Starting A Business?: How To Develop An Effective Business Plan ...s plan that either gets rejected or doesn`t leverage your organizations global comparative advantage. And, if you think you understand your business after completing this self-paced tutorial you`ll gain new and invaluable insights into it`s success factors and strategic `drivers.`. All companies should have a business plan. A well researched, analyzed and written Business Plan can be used by  more...

Grant Writing Fundamentals for Non-Profit Organizations A self-paced & directed class that gives you the tools to effectively prepare grant proposals to seek funding for non-profit organizations. This self-paced class will give you the tools you need to efficiently and effectively prepare grant proposals to seek funding for non-profit organizations. To keep the cost of this course low we do not provide instructor interaction.  more...

Newsletter Writing for Non-Profit Organizations ... concept through mailing on a limited budget. Non-Profit Organizations have unique budgetary issues when it comes to collateral materials such as newsletters. Often an information source as inexpensive to produce and distribute as a newsletter is overlooked due to misunderstanding the amount of work and expense involved. In this course the Student will learn how to create a quality newsletter  more...

Strategic Planning and Management ...y, the art of planning is critical to the future focus of organizations. Performing at a higher level is now paramount to organizational longevity. Often times there is need for split second decison making. This course provides a strong foundation and global perspective around the concepts and tools used for Strategic Planning and Management. The course is designed to build on concepts of the  more...

Human Resource Management in the 21st Century ...ocations all contibute to the HR challenge within today`s organizations. Today the battle to recruit and retain organizational talent presents new and different paradigms. Human Resource Management in the 21st Century takes the participant from the traditional HR practices, to the focus on new and innovative HR practices of the 21st Century. Focusing on theory, practice and application, this  more...

21st Century Assertiveness and the Art of Persuasion ...y. The quest for dominance in our global economy and how organizations posture themselves to respond to this challenge will make or break their success. 21st Century Assertiveness and the Art of Persuasion examines the cultural, environmental, and emotional aspects of Assertivesness and Persuasion and provides tips and tools to do both in today`s global economy. The participants will gain  more...

Introduction to ISO 9001:2000 ...is increasingly becoming the standard for doing business. Organizations worldwide are implementing ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems. What is ISO 9001:2000 and what does it require? Learn to understand the requirements and apply the standard within an organization. The student has up to 1 year to access the training. However, it must be completed at one sitting, it cannot be saved and  more...

Cisco CCNA Internetworking Technologies 1 This unit teaches networking technologies from host-based to global internetworking. 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 explains the evolution of networks from the traditional host-based architecture to the global internetworking architecture of today. The unit  more...

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

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) ...amework. ITIL is becoming the standard of choice for many organizations in terms of operating IT practice as well as demanding ITIL certification for their employees. This course can be completed in as little as 2 hours but more time is suggested for in depth understanding. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Lite This eLearning course has been designed to offer a high level  more...

401(k) Training & Certification Program ... some of the hardest and most complex tasks undertaken by organizations. Our 401(k) Plan Training & Certification Program is loaded with information on plan design, administrative options, and compliance requirements - all written in non-legal terms and supported with numerous tips, examples, and interactive questions - that help you to understand the many and complex 401(k) rules. There is  more...

5S TRAINING ...Additionally, Eric has worked as a consultant to numerous organizations in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, food processing, and fabrication. Eric is an accomplished trainer and coach to managers, supervisors, and team leaders in operational settings. He gains instant credibility because he has actually ?been there, done that.? He brings a wealth of  more...

Six Sigma Green Belt Personal Training Library ...Library is a prerequisite to the Black Belt Library. Many organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. The Six Sigma Green Belt Library gives one learner access to four core Green Belt courses: Six Sigma Start-Up, DMAIC Problem-Solving, SPC Workout, and  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library ...ibrary as a prerequisite for the Black Belt Library. Many organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project components internally on real life (versus contrived) situations. The Black Belt Library gives one learner access to our four core Black Belt courses: FMEA Investigator, Advanced SPC, Measurement System Analysis, DOE:  more...

Business Ethics Conduct Policy Statements It is widely agreed that every company needs to have a policy statement on legal and ethical conduct. The Organizational Sentencing Guidelines require that a company "must have taken steps to communicate effectively its standards and procedures to all employees and other agents, e.g., by requiring participation in training Courses or by disseminating publications that explain in a practical manner  more...

Comprehensive Leadership Training ...nown fact that effective leaders make effective teams and organizations. Such leaders not only put their teams on a higher trajectory but also increase the pace of their own careers. This course intends to sharpen the leadership skills of managers and would be managers. The course takes a comprehensive look at leadership from most perspectives so as to give the trainees a deep understanding  more...

Copyright Law Basics & Workplace Activities Copyright law affects the workplace activities of many employees on a daily basis. Copyright protection extends to newspaper and magazine articles, instructional videos, web sites, computer Courses, and even elevator music. Most people recognize the presence of a copyright by the symbol ©, but even in the absence of the symbol the material may be protected by copyright law. Copyright Law  more...

Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care ... coach, Darby has worked closely with hundreds of leading organizations in 25 countries on five continents. Millions of individuals have benefited from his eye-opening, highly energizing keynotes and educational presentations. Early in the 1990s, he developed the concepts of Customer Astonishment that have helped to transform many organizations. His clients range from federal government  more...

Effective Management Principles Within the Law Effective management is vital to a successful company. Too often, individuals who have excelled in a company due to a specific skills set are promoted to managerial positions before having adequate management training or any at all. Managing within the Law Effective management is vital to a successful company. Too often, individuals who have excelled in a company due to a specific skills set are  more...

Ethics and Compliance Basics Reinforcing ethical principles and educating company members about compliance with the law is an ongoing and important responsibility. A company is only as ethical and compliant as its directors, managers and employees. Ethics and Compliance Basics Reinforcing ethical principles and educating company members about compliance with the law is an ongoing and important responsibility. A company is  more...

Fair & Unfair Competition Rules The rules regarding what is fair and unfair competition affect virtually all of a company's business decisions hiring, marketing, sales, customer-relations, and research and development, among others and are important for employees to understand. Violations of these rules can be very damaging to a company generally and, in some cases, to individual employees. Unfair Competition The rules  more...

Front Desk Agent- Instructor Led ...l databases of tourism jobs sponsored by industry leading organizations such as ASTA and ISTTE. Benefits of Front Desk Agent: The Front Desk Agent Quantum Learning's Front Desk Agent Tourism Career Sampler is an informal and interactive program loaded with background knowledge, definitions, skills, practical exercises, suggested career path and resources to aid the participants in their choice  more...

ISO 13485 Medical Devices General Employee Training ...485:2003 is a Quality Management System (QMS) specific to organizations providing medical devices, regardless of the type or size of the organization. This course provides a basic understanding of ISO 13485: what it is and what it requires from a company. The student has up to 1 year to access the training. However, it must be completed at one sitting, it cannot be saved and restarted later.  more...

Learning to Avoid Questionable Interview Questions Many aspects of employment are heavily regulated in the U.S., none more than the interviewing and hiring process. State and federal statutes and court decisions prohibit employers from discriminating against certain groups of people and from taking actions that impact those groups adversely and unfairly. Questionable Interview Questions Many aspects of employment are heavily regulated in the  more...

Principles of Home Inspection: 100 Hour Professional Development Certificate ...firm or its technical staff, are members of the following organizations: American Society of Home Inspectors? American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors Canadian Employee Relocation Council Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada International  more...

Record Management & Retention Policy Use A company's corporate records are one of its most important and valuable assets. Almost every employee is responsible for creating or maintaining corporate records of some kind, whether in the form of paper, computer data, microfilm, electronic mail or voice-mail. Letters, memoranda and contracts are obviously corporate records, as are things such as a desk calendar, an appointment book or an  more...

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

Trade Secrets & Their Protection Protecting trade secrets is more important than ever today, as companies look for ways to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition. Prudent companies are recognizing the need not only to protect their own confidential business information as trade secrets, but also to guard against the misappropriation of others` trade secrets. Trade Secrets Protecting trade secrets is more important than ever  more...

Whistleblowing When How and Why The federal government spends half a trillion dollars annually on medical care - one-quarter of its budget, and fraudulent claims may total $50 billion this year. One major source of fraud is the submission of false claims for government funds, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Whistleblowing The federal government spends half a trillion dollars annually on medical care - one-quarter of its budget,  more...

Cisco CCNA Internetworking Technologies 2 ...d flow control for the Data Link Layer and identifies the organizations that define the communication and networking standards for the Physical Layer. Described also are the different coding types used in a LAN and the coding type used in Ethernet. The unit also describes the different types of media used for communication in LANs and WANs, the different topologies used in a LAN, as well as the  more...

Communicating with Power: Resolving Conflict ...s for integrating conflict resolution into the culture of organizations.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. This is not for a beginner. For PC use. Communicating with Power: Resolving Conflict This course covers the basic types of and responses to  more...

Financial Management in Organizations ...se may be accessed up to 1 year. Financial Management in Organizations with Streaming Video Audience Non-Managers, Front Line Managers, Mid-Level ManagersDescription Finance is the language of business. People who have strong financial analysis abilities can enhance their organization's value in the marketplace. Our finance programs focus on the principles and strategies of finance and how you  more...

Time Management ...organizations is productivity. If you find yourself overwhelmed, working too many hours, or running behind, you may have room to improve your approach to time management. This course will give you an overview of the top issues related to managing your time effectively at work. You will learn ways to streamline your daily work along with skills that can help you to get more work done in less  more...

Customer Relations ...Organizations today are competing for consumers, so assuring that customers have a positive experience is a key aspect of any company ™s performance. This course highlights how customer relations relates to the bottom line, gives an overview of some common pitfalls in customer relations, and addresses concrete techniques to use with customers.As a extra added bonus, when you enroll  more...

Leadership & Strategic Planning ..., inspire others, implement strategy and champion change, organizations thrive. Our programs will help you enhance your leadership ability to create an environment of trust, credibility and integrity. It is recommended that study commence and be completed within 90 days or less. The course may be accessed up to 1 year as a handy desktop reference. Leadership & Strategic Planning When leaders  more...

FMLA: What Supervisors Need to Know ... Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) including how it affects organizations as well as how to implement it. You will gain valuable information on qualifying events and how requests should be handled. As an extra added bonus, when you enroll you will be given up to one year access to this course. Use as a handy desktop reference anytime from anywhere. FMLA: What Supervisors Need to Know Family  more...

Leadership and Change ...ou consider to be exemplary leaders--people who led their organizations to greatness. What are the events or actions that led you to believe these leaders were exemplary? Was it the development of a new product, the revival of a failing business, or perhaps the start-up of an entrepreneurial venture? People who become leaders are individuals who triumph during times of turbulence, conflict, and  more...

The Model Leader ...how to dance the old dance. We all grew up in traditional organizations with conventional leader and role models. Now the music has changed. We don't know the new steps and there are not footprints on the floor." Peter R. Schools' words accurately reflect the challenges of leading today. You have to be able to develop a diverse team that can achieve optimum performance. You have to know how to  more...

Managing in a Global Business Environment ...trategies that sustain their business growth. As a result organizations are changing the way they conduct and operate their businesses, transforming themselves in order to cope with these demanding circumstances. For today's business managers the need to comprehend these strategic drivers for change is imperative. In order to survive, managers need to be able to respond appropriately, not just  more...

Managing for High Performance ... managing these key people? This course will examine what organizations need to do to ensure that they attract high performers, how they allow this talent to thrive, and, most importantly, how to avoid losing the talent to the competition. In addition, managers need to be able to evaluate an individual's performance and provide clearly defined outcome-based performance standards that create a  more...

Managing Upward Relationships Managing upward relationships is the art of consciously improving collaboration with superiors so that subordinate managers can reap the best personal and organizational results. Managers share the responsibility for managing the relationship with the top management and Board of Directors of the company. Taking advantage of that responsibility will strengthen motivation, productivity, and overall  more...

Accounting for Partnerships Partnerships are voluntary organizations between two or more people that combine different resources in a business venture. These resources can be money, expertise, personal connections, or experience. Accounting procedures are established to ensure that each partner gets his/her share of the business income or loss. This course explores the accounting methods that pertain to partnerships and the  more...

Accounting for Corporations Did you know that basic accounting transactions for corporations are different than other types of business organizations? Do you need to learn more about the basic accounting principles of corporations? This course is designed to teach you how to perform basic accounting procedures specifically for corporations. You will learn how to record the issuance of stock and record transactions in the  more...

Preparing as the Interviewee ...g interviewees for detailed examples of past performance. Organizations have found that employees tend to do at least as well on new jobs as they did on their old ones. So the information and examples you provide to potential employers will often seal your fate. It's critical that you prepare yourself for behavioral interviewing.In this course, you'll learn how to locate opportunities and build  more...

Interviewing Effectively ...rview is at the heart of the recruitment process for most organizations, and successful interviews don't just happen. They are the result of careful planning and preparation. Interviews are time consuming, and although you will not want to skimp on them, you have to use the available time as efficiently as possible. This course shows you how to screen and manage the interview time  more...

Manager s Performance Guide - Team Conflict Skills ...organizations are experiencing unprecedented changes in how they define themselves and accomplish their work. Nowhere are these changes more evident than in organizations' training and development departments. Managers are increasingly being asked to show how their training efforts add value to the organization, and that means being able to measure performance. Have behaviors changed? How can  more...

About 360-Degree Performance Feedback ...ely ten years old), public, private and non-profit sector organizations presently use 360-degree feedback. In fact, as of the mid-1990s, nearly all Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies were using it. As well, many Global 2000 companies have incorporated this process as an essential complement to existing performance appraisal schemes. Upon the completion of this course, you will be able to  more...

Assessing Performance Continuously ...roles and relationships this is a challenge, but for many organizations, the role of the employee is more flexible, and reporting arrangements are more remote. The modern manager has to plan to appraise employees he may rarely see. The second stage is changing the annual performance meeting into ongoing communication about performance between the manager and employee. The manager must review  more...

Problem Performance Improvement It is, of course, not enough to be just aware of problem performance in an organization; a manager needs to know how to improve performance. Most managers will begin with relatively informal approaches to improving performance. This will often take the form of a discussion between the manager and the problem performer in which the manager will want to advise the worker of the problem and then  more...

Addressing Problem Performance ...proach. This is the progressive disciplinary approach. Organizations need to have a clear and defined policy outlining their approach. Discipline is a very difficult time for both managers, and the employees they are applying this procedure to. So the onus on managers is to get it right. This means careful and conscientious planning of the actual process. Managers also need to be aware of  more...

The Role of Critical Thinking in Organizations In the organizational arena, applied critical thinking skills provide an essential foundation for all effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities. Employees who can analyze and reason consistently and proficiently furnish a cost-efficient resource that results in a distinctive competitive advantage. Workers who are skeptical of quick fixes and operational dogma pay  more...

Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking ...lly, reflection is becoming more part of the lifeblood of organizations in today's economic environment." Victoria Marsick's words illustrate why businesses can no longer thrive on the unexamined repetition of established formulas. Today, people at all levels of the organization are asked to think in new ways about themselves, their work, and their organizations. In this course, managers can  more...

Views on Organizational Change ... change is intensely personal. But, to a large extent, organizations change in predictable ways and for predictable reasons. Similarly, the ways in which people respond to change tend to follow predictable patterns. Being able to think of yourself as part of this larger picture is a big help when you set out on a journey of change. "Views on Organizational Change" gives you an  more...

Transitioning from ISO 9000 1994 to ISO 9001 2000 ...ndards has been drastically revised. Currently, certified organizations must plan to comply with these changes within the specified time frame or face losing their certification. The ISO 9001:2000 edition uses a new process-focused approach as illustrated in their Quality Management System model. This QMS model is structured into four areas: Management Responsibility, Resource Management,  more...

Lean Techniques Imagine that you're shopping at a local furniture store when you see a lamp that you must buy. It's exactly what you've been looking for at the right price. But the lamp model is out of stock and the only one left is the floor sample. Naturally, you inquire about purchasing the sample, but the sales person tells you that the store has a policy of prohibiting this. Why? Wouldn't it make sense to  more...

Why Customer Driven ...Today in America, the emphasis is on service. Health care organizations, insurance agencies, investment brokers, and accountants sell services rather than products. As the popularity of the Internet increases, all companies are forced to focus on service through company web sites that put them into direct contact with customers. Customer satisfaction--and quality--is quickly becoming the  more...

Managing Process Improvements ...ment to see the effort through from start to finish. Many organizations neglect the management phase, and, as a result, the effort ends up failing. How do you manage such a vast improvement undertaking? This course will explain who is responsible for managing process improvement, how to manage improvement effectively, and how to handle inherent process improvement problems. You'll learn to set  more...

What Is Systems Thinking ... systems? How can you use systems thinking to manage your organizations more effectively? Systems thinking enables you to delve into the inner workings of your organization to get to the core of what drives your company forward--or backward. Not only will you solve problems, but you will also be able to change the thinking that leads to the problems in the first place. Systems thinking is a way  more...

Deploying Vista using BDD 2007 ... framework for deploying Windows Vista and Office 2007 in organizations of varying sizes. The BDD 2007 introduces the new Deployment Workbench, which enables administrators to build and manage multiple OS configurations, define network deployment points, inject drivers, attach language packs, and chain applications. This course demonstrates how to install the BDD and explore the BDD Workbench.  more...

Managing Efficiencies of IT Projects ...r organization? The key to delivering value is "process." Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of following the same process for each project. In this course, you will learn how to converge methodologies with other project management techniques and process management techniques that address common application development problems. You will also learn what you can do to manage  more...

Measuring Customer Satisfaction Simulation Stratoscape Creations is an industry-leading producer of multimedia and gaming products. They are responsible for bringing to the market some of the most popular flight simulators and first-person adventure games of the last decade. But competition has grown increasingly fierce in the industry, and Stratoscape is starting to feel the bite of an up-and-coming company, Tempest's Core. It's game time  more...

Export Controls ...s of the authority of the EAR and the responsibilities of organizations and individuals to comply with them. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute  more...

HIPAA Privacy Rules ...entities recognize the key provisions of HIPAA, how their organizations are affected by HIPAA, and how the privacy rules impact upon them. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational  more...

HIPAA Securing Protected Health Information ...t of standards for exchanging electronic data, healthcare organizations can send and receive health information more quickly and at a lower cost. However, standardizing the electronic "language" of healthcare data creates a threat to a patient's privacy rights. The law includes specific safeguards for patients' health information. The law that establishes these rules does not place any specific  more...

HIPAA Implementing Privacy Rules ...nt significant challenges to the day-to-day operations of organizations involved in the healthcare industry. Organizations that don't change internal procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations risk significant fines. This course offers a practical guide to implementing and complying with the HIPAA privacy rules. The course helps healthcare professionals, managers, and staff personnel  more...

HIPAA Evaluating the Impact of the Privacy Rule ...luate the impact of HIPAA privacy requirements upon their organizations. It teaches them which practices they will need to change and whether they may qualify for certain exceptions. In addition, this course will help employers develop strategies to meet requirements by assessing the gap between what is required by the privacy rule and their organizations' current practices. The course will  more...

HIPAA Electronic Health Data Transactions ... of standards for exchanging electronic data, health care organizations can share health information more quickly and at a lower cost. This course is designed to help the learner comprehend the implications of implementing HIPAA data transaction rules. The course includes a lesson which presents basic concepts of electronic data interchange (EDI) and how EDI principles will be applied to health  more...

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

Financial Statements ...Organizations use financial statements to report their performance and their financial condition to investors and lenders. Managers--including non-financial managers--can use these statements to understand how the organization is doing: Are any changes needed? Can the organization improve? How quickly is the organization growing in comparison with its competitors? Are there any financial danger  more...

American Business Formations in the 21st Century As a manager for your organization, you likely conduct business with numerous companies from different industries and of varying sizes and complexity. And just as you interact with individuals differently based upon their personalities and positions, so too, you conduct business with other companies based upon their different formations. In American business, there are four primary formations:  more...

Improving Your Cross-cultural Communications ... is a familiar situation that is played out daily in many organizations around the world. How many times have you found yourself in this situation?Thankfully, there are things you can do to improve your cross-cultural communications and ensure that your clients or coworkers across the world become your greatest allies.In this course, you'll find out how to build rapport, appeal to receivers'  more...

The Client-Consultant Relationship Getting to know your clients and their needs are the vital first steps to establishing productive working relationships. Understanding more about their organizations and what they expect from you will be essential if you are to provide a high-quality service that will excite them. You will also need to know how to recognize all the stakeholders and the real decision makers within an organization,  more...

Excellence in Internal Customer Service ...g inwardly to find the answers to offering great service? Organizations consist of an independent chain of individuals and functional units, each taking inputs from one another and turning them out into external customer service. If everyone within the organization works to provide their "internal" customers with better service, then the end customers will receive a much higher quality service  more...

Discovering What Your Customers Want ...rectly to your company's bottom line. Too often, however, organizations seeking to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty begin with a survey. To build a successful customer satisfaction system, you have to begin with the basics.When customer satisfaction programs begin with a survey, and not a plan, the result is frequently customer dissatisfaction. To overcome this risk, you must begin by  more...

The Contact Center and the Technical Support Agent ...organizations have realized that it is easier to generate revenue from an existing customer base than to find new customers. Retaining customers has become paramount, and technical support has become a valuable resource. Driven by Customer Relationship Management (CRM) principles, this course explains how the role of the technical support agent (TSA) has changed as businesses realize the  more...

E-Learning Essentials Part 1 E-Learning and Successful Strategy ...ge management and the role of e-learning in harnassing an organizations's intellectual and human assests. The course covers the importance of a clear and effective strategy in successfully implementing an e-learning solution, the need to link the strategy to organizational business goals, and pointers that direct translating the strategy into an action plan. Learn To  more...

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

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

Strategic Management Establishing Strategic Focus ...ined from a successful strategic plan, and learn why some organizations avoid implementing strategic management. The program describes the proper steps for effective decision making, and the guidelines to make the strategic management process successful. Learn To Recognize the definition of strategic management. Apply appropriate  more...

Managing Business Risk Developing a Risk Management Plan ...as factors that influence the risk management function in organizations. Students will also learn about the risk management environment that organizations face and the methods used to assess those risks. Learn To Identify the differences between traditional and contemporary risk management. Identify the reasons why risk management is  more...

Managing Business Risk Risk Assessment Control ...ll 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. Identify the methods for measuring risk. Identify the components of risk evaluation.  more...

Managing Business Risk Financing Contingency Planning ...ers and acquisitions. However, statistics show that other organizations in Icon's current position have historically made poor investment decisions and consequently jeopardized the future of the company by not fully understanding the risks. Therefore, members of the executive board have requested that an overview of the financing risks be analyzed before any more trading an investing occurs.  more...

Oracle 11i10 Project Foundation Fundamentals Part 1 ...ovide information on setting up set of books and defining organizations for Oracle Projects. Learn To: Identify key features of Oracle Project Foundation (PJF). Identify features of Oracle Project Costing (PJC). Identify features of Oracle Project Billing (PJB). Identify features of an organization in Oracle Projects. Identify the steps to define an organization.  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Improve Control Phases of DMAIC ...g a Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma team members within organizations that have implemented or plan to implement Six Sigma. It is recommended that individuals take the first two courses in the series or have equivalent knowledge. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation NASBA credits: 2 CPE CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hour Language Options: US  more...

Advanced Six Sigma The Measure Analysis Phases of DMAIC ...g a Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma team members within organizations that have implemented or plan to implement Six Sigma. It is recommended that individuals take the first course in the series or have equivalent knowledge. Deployment: Self-Study Accreditation NASBA credits: 2 CPE CEU credits: 0.20 CEUs HRCI credits: 3 Hour Language Options: US English  more...