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Excel 2002 Basic Excel 2002: Basic Microsoft Lesson 1: The Excel 2002 Interface Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Excel About Workbooks The Title Bar Menu Bar Overview Standard Toolbar Overview Formatting Toolbar Overview Displaying Other Toolbars Repositioning A Toolbar Docking A Toolbar Hiding A Toolbar Overview Of Task Panes Switching Between Task Panes Hiding The Task Pane Showing The  more...

Powerpoint 2002 Basic Powerpoint 2002: Basic Microsoft Lesson 1: The PowerPoint 2002 Interface Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening PowerPoint The Title Bar The Menu Bar The Standard & Formatting Toolbars The Slide Pane The Notes Pane The Slides View The Outline View Changing Views The Drawing Toolbar The Status Bar Overview Of Task Panes Switching Between Task Panes The Slide Layout Task Pane  more...

Powerpoint 2002 Advanced Powerpoint 2002: Advanced Microsoft Lesson 1: Templates, Meeting Minders & Save Options Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening PowerPoint Overview Of Templates Design Templates Content Templates Creating A Presentation From A Content Template Modifying A Presentation Inserting A Slide From Outline Inserting Slides From Files Adding A Presentation To Favorites List Other Information  more...

Word 2002 Basic Word 2002: Basic Microsoft Lesson 1: Touring The Word Window Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Word 2002 The Title Bar Menu Bar Overview Standard Toolbar Overview Formatting Toolbar Overview Displaying Other Toolbars Repositioning A Toolbar Docking A Toolbar Hiding A Toolbar Overview Of Task Panes Switching Between Task Panes Showing & Hiding The Task Pane Horizontal Ruler  more...

Word 2002 Intermediate Word 2002: Intermediate Microsoft Lesson 1: New Features, AutoCorrect & AutoText Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Word Overview Of Task Panes Opening An Existing Document Switching Between Task Panes The Clipboard Task Pane The Basic Search Task Pane Hiding The Task Pane The Ask A Question List Box Hiding White Spaces Showing White Spaces Multiple Selections Revealing  more...

Word 2002 Advanced Word 2002: Advanced Microsoft Lesson 1: Building Tables & Charts Introduction Lesson Objectives Opening Word The Task Pane Inserting Headers & Footers Inserting A Picture In A Header Formatting Text In A Header Defining A Style The Style & Formatting Task Pane Switching Between Headers & Footers Inserting Text In A Footer Inserting Page Numbers Inserting A Section Break Creating  more...

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

Retaining Your Talent Pool Retaining Your Talent Pool Employee retention remains a critical issue that no corporation is immune to. For a company to remain successful and competitive, it must keep its biggest assets its people engaged and committed for the long term. It's a known fact that even the most lucrative compensation plan alone is not enough to keep your much-needed employees from moving on, so your  more...

Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Using Exchange Server 2007 with Outlook 2007 as your e-mail client provides an easy and convenient way to collaborate with colleagues, as well as a high level of messaging security. Outlook 2007 is designed to take advantage of all the  more...

An Overview of Database Design An Overview of Database Design To describe the process of relational database design to model real-world concepts  more...

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

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

Behavior Based Safety for Supervisors Behavior Based Safety for Supervisors This course is intended to provide supervisors with an overview of the concepts of behavior-based safety. This training will aid those supervisors who have not used these techniques in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities in the past. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 1 Discover Word 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Word 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Word 2007. Word 2007 builds on the word processing features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 1 Discover Powerpoint 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover PowerPoint 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 builds on the presentation features of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 3 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 2 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 1 Discover Outlook 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Outlook 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia tool for users of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Outlook 2007 is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively.  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 1 Discover Access 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Access 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Access 2007. Access 2007 builds on the database capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 3 Discover Excel 2007: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 1 Discover Excel 2007: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Excel 2007 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2007. Excel 2007 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet  more...

Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Microsoft In Microsoft Office Project 2007, people, equipment, and materials are collectively referred to as "resources." A large part of a project manager's responsibilities is managing these resources, whether that be assigning resource work times, leveling resources that are overallocated, and overseeing the budgeting and costs of  more...

Oracle Database 10g Creating Databases Oracle Database 10g: Creating Databases Oracle To provide an overview of Oracle database and instance architecture and demonstrate how to use the Database Configuration Assistant  more...

Oracle Database 10g The SQL Loader and PL SQL Oracle Database 10g: The SQL*Loader and PL/SQL Oracle To provide an overview of how to use the SQL*Loader and PL/SQL in an Oracle 10g database  more...

Oracle Database 10g Oracle Net Services and Shared Servers Oracle Database 10g: Oracle Net Services and Shared Servers Oracle To provide an overview of Oracle Net Services and Shared Server  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...

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 Managing Projects within 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  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...

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...

Controlling Managing and Closing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned Controlling, Managing and Closing a Project (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation In a project management system, processes are the foundation upon which every other aspect of the system stands. Processes provide a controlling structure for establishing what to do and when to do it. The bulk of the project work is done during the stage-related  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Manipulative People Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Manipulative People Have you ever dealt with someone at work who tried to get you to agree to something you really didn't want to do? Some people just seem to want things their way, even if it is not the best for the team or organization. During your career, it is likely that you'll come across coworkers who use manipulation to get what they  more...

Antitrust - Overview Antitrust - Overview Antitrust laws prohibit business practices that undermine competitiveness or are considered to be unfair. The term 'antitrust' derives from US legislation that was originally formulated to combat business trusts now commonly known as cartels. There are three major federal antitrust laws: the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.  more...

Office XP for the Advanced User Office XP for the Advanced User Microsoft To provide an overview of the new features and feature enhancements in the following Microsoft Office XP applications - Access, Publisher, FrontPage, and SharePoint Team Services  more...

New and Enhanced Features for End-Users in Office XP New and Enhanced Features for End-Users in Office XP Microsoft To provide an overview of the new and enhanced features in the following Microsoft Office XP applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint  more...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Foreign Corrupt Practices Act US firms seeking to do business in foreign markets must be familiar with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The Act prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. This course provides an overview of the FCPA. It illustrates how the Act can impact your business and gives advice on the steps you can take to  more...

Intellectual Property Overview Intellectual Property Overview Employees are often confronted with the responsibility of protecting a company's intellectual property rights, while still communicating the company's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. How do employees perform this function effectively? This course explains the basic types of intellectual property, the legal protections in place, and the  more...

Rightful Employment Termination Rightful Employment Termination One of the most difficult things you will do as a manager is to terminate an employee. The employee who is being terminated regardless of the reason for the termination may feel angry, frustrated, or betrayed. He or she may be looking for someone or something else to blame, and if the termination is not handled properly, your company could find itself  more...

Using Adobe Reader 8 Using Adobe Reader 8 Adobe Adobe Reader 8 is free software that allows you to view and work with Portable Document Format (PDF) files. This course explores the core features and functionality of Adobe Reader 8, including an overview of the work area, using forms, searching and reviewing PDF files, customizing the interface, and using the application's accessibility features. The advanced  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Essential Competencies Introduction to Business Analysis & Essential Competencies IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Certified Business Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) 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  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 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...

Outlook XP Proficient Expert Outlook XP Proficient & Expert Microsoft DiscoverWare's Discover Outlook XP is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Outlook XP. Outlook XP is a desktop information management program that combines e-mail, scheduling features, task management, and contact management. Outlook XP also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. Outlook XP /  more...

Accident Investigation and Reporting Accident Investigation and Reporting This course will provide an overview of accident investigation and reporting procedures. The accident investigation and reporting process helps to provide a safe working environment by determining the causes of an accident, then reporting them so that accidents can be prevented in the future. The content in this course is designed to comply with the  more...

Used Oil Management Used Oil Management Failure to properly dispose of used oil is a serious, but little recognized, environmental problem. This one-hour course reviews the various regulatory requirements associated with used oil management primarily from a generator's perspective. The goal of this training is to provide you with an overview of the used oil management programs and explain the different  more...

Universal Waste Rule Training Universal Waste Rule Training This one hour training gives an overview of the Universal Waste Rule. This rule provides generators with a more flexible approach for managing certain widely-generated, low-risk hazardous waste streams. The flexibility is intended to encourage resource conservation, as well as the diversion of universal wastes from landfills. The content in this course is  more...

Environmental Regulations Overview Environmental Regulations Overview This one-hour course provides an overview of the major environmental laws and regulations of our time and the specific standards that outline requirements to comply with them. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: define the purpose of the Toxic Substances  more...

Workplace Safety Orientation Workplace Safety Orientation This one-hour course will provide an awareness level orientation of basic industrial safety fundamentals. It was designed to provide an overview of some of the basic concepts and techniques used in modern industry to protect workers. It also describes the purpose of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogen Safety; Lockout/Tagout;  more...

Regulatory Overview HAZWOPER Regulatory Overview (HAZWOPER) This one-hour course provides information about the history, purpose, and mission of key regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, and DOT. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with an understanding of the sources of regulatory occupational safety and health work practices and standards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the  more...

Laboratory Safety Laboratory Safety This overview course is designed for employees who work in an industrial, clinical, or academic laboratory setting. It will serve to educate the laboratory employee to diverse safety and health concerns related to their job. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: identify general  more...

Hot Work Permits Hot Work Permits Hot work can be defined as any operation such as brazing, cutting, welding, grinding, soldering, or torching that can cause sparks or flames. While such work is necessary, the hazards associated can be minimized through an effective hot work permit program. This 30-minute course provides an overview of an OSHA-compliant hot work permit program, including the permit process,  more...

Used Oil Management Used Oil Management Failure to properly dispose of used oil is a serious, but little recognized, environmental problem. This one-hour course reviews the various regulatory requirements associated with used oil management primarily from a generator's perspective. The goal of this training is to provide you with an overview of the used oil management programs and explain the different  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 ITIL® 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  more...

ITIL reg Overview Certification and Benefits ITIL® Overview: Certification and Benefits It's widely accepted that certification in a particular subject area builds credibility and trust in your work and performance. Obtaining ITIL V3 certification positions you as a highly-regarded asset to your colleagues, organization, and industry. But how do you know exactly what level of certification is right? And what specific areas, whether  more...

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

Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview/Description Sexual harassment can have a disastrous impact on victims, offenders, and the company in which the offense occurs. Training employees in the essentials of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability and maintaining a professional work environment. This course helps participants identify two types of sexual  more...

Project Organization Planning Risk PRINCE2 2009-aligned Project Organization, Planning & Risk (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation An effective project management methodology requires a foundation of core themes that allow Project Managers, Project Boards and project team members to organize and control the project management process. These themes are the building blocks of good project management. The  more...

Overview of Project Mgmt PRINCE2 2009-aligned Overview of Project Mgmt. (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation Project-based operations have become a key factor in today's business world. The importance of choosing a well planned and 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  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Gatekeeper Cisco Unified Border Element Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Gatekeeper & Cisco Unified Border Element Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Gatekeepers play a major part in medium and large H.323 VoIP network solutions. Gatekeepers allow for dial-plan scalability and reduce the need to manage global dial plans locally. This course describes the functions  more...

Introducing Cloud Computing Introducing Cloud Computing This course explores the evolution and definition of cloud computing and cloud services. It provides a look at the key characteristics that make cloud services unique and very valuable to some business scenarios. The course serves as a basic technology overview of the concepts and strategies emerging from the cloud and aims to provide the background needed to  more...

Creating Interactive Pages in Dramweaver CS4 Creating Interactive Pages in Dramweaver CS4 Adobe Adding interactivity to web pages enhances the functionality and overall appeal of a site. Dreamweaver CS4 allows developers to increase web site interactivity by using forms and behaviors. The application also includes the Spry framework for Ajax, allowing Dreamweaver users with no advanced programming knowledge to quickly and easily  more...

Web 2 0 Fundamentals Web 2.0 Fundamentals Web 2.0 technologies including RSS feeds, blogs, and wikis provide powerful ways to access site information and enable users to participate and collaborate in the creation of site content, rather than being passive users of a web site. This course provides an overview of what Web 2.0 is and the role that the Web 2.0 technologies play. Specific topics covered include an  more...

Web Development Fundamentals Web Development Fundamentals This course will provide an overview of the concepts and skills necessary to design and publish a web site. It will cover how to use HTML and CSS to develop web site content. It will also provide an overview of the role of languages such as DHTML, XHTML, XML, and JavaScript in web site implementation. It also introduces the user to advanced web techniques such as  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...

Performance Appraisal Essentials 360-Degree Appraisals Performance Appraisal Essentials: 360-Degree Appraisals By gathering information from many different people, a 360-degree appraisal gives a complete portrait of behavior on the job one that looks at people from multiple perspectives. This type of appraisal incorporates feedback from peers, managers, customers, and direct reports, as well as from the appraisee. And when feedback from all  more...

Operations Management Product Service Management Operations Management: Product & Service Management Product and service management is the process of designing, creating, and maintaining a product or service through all stages of its lifecycle. It involves a wide range of operations, marketing, and sales related activities. These activities encompass the entire range of product life cycle - from the conception of a new product or service  more...

Value Stream Mapping in Lean Business Value Stream Mapping in Lean Business Processes are a part of every business. It is important to graphically depict these processes so areas of waste can be identified and eliminated, creating a more efficient, profitable, and lean organization. This course will enable the learner to create and interpret both current and future-state value stream maps and to recognize how a value stream map  more...

Application Platform Services within MOSS 2007 Application Platform Services within MOSS 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides access to application platform services through the use of Office InfoPath 2007 and InfoPath Forms Services. This course provides an overview of these services and describes how to utilize  more...

Creating Business Intelligence Solutions with MOSS 2007 Creating Business Intelligence Solutions with MOSS 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides developers with the ability to create intelligent business solutions. This course provides an overview of the features that accomplish this and specifically how to use them to  more...

Integrating Business Data Using MOSS 2007 Integrating Business Data Using MOSS 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 includes features that allow developers to integrate business data into their applications. This course provides an overview of those features and how to use them to create Line of Business LOB systems  more...

Managing Enterprise Content with MOSS 2007 Managing Enterprise Content with MOSS 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SharePoint 2007, Application Development (Exam 70-542) Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 is a web application server platform with integrated content and workflow management, collaboration and communications capabilities and is a direct upgrade to Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003. This  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Overview SAP BusinessObjects: Overview SAP One of the most valuable assets an enterprise can possess is data - information acquired and stored in the process of carrying out everyday business activities. This includes data regarding customers and potential customers, employee-related information, data gathered concerning competitors, and information pertaining to products. In order to take full  more...

SAP Business One Introduction for End Users SAP Business One: Introduction for End Users SAP SAP Business One is a comprehensive set of integrated business management applications. Business One provides an entire set of core modules, including financials, sales, operations, customer management, and logistics, which enable a small-sized to medium-sized enterprise to manage all aspects of the business. This course provides an overview  more...

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

HIPAA Privacy Essentials HIPAA Privacy Essentials This course presents an overview of HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), outlining the main components and identifying who is covered by the Act. It examines the privacy provisions under HIPAA as they relate to protected health information (PHI). This course helps employees and business associates of covered entities recognize the key  more...

Overview of SAP Solutions Overview of SAP Solutions SAP SAP provides software systems to automate and integrate business operations across a wide range of activities from the front office to the back office, the field, and the factory floor. Large, integrated systems like SAP are commonly known as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions. SAP has a range of ERP solutions which will help to integrate your business  more...

OVERVIEW OF SAP FOR PROJECT TEAMS OVERVIEW OF SAP FOR PROJECT TEAMS SAP  more...

Configure IP Addressing Windows Services in Windows Server 2008 Configure IP Addressing & Windows Services in Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642) Internet Protocol Version 4, or IPv4, is the current, widely-deployed version of the Internet Protocol and is slowly running out of addresses to assign. Its successor, IPv6, allows greater flexibility in  more...

Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) The Exchange Management Console (EMC) and the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) are still the primary management tools for Exchange Server 2010. The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) is a new browser-based tool that allows administrators and end users to  more...

VMware Workstation 7 Managing Virtual Machines VMware Workstation 7: Managing Virtual Machines VMware This course explores the features and tasks involved in administering VMware Workstation and hosted virtual machines. It provides an overview of the menu options and interface used to manage your virtual machines and explores common VM configurations settings including the ability to connect various hardware devices. Also covered are the  more...

VMWARE OVERVIEW VMWARE OVERVIEW VMware  more...

VMware Workstation 7 Getting Started with Virtual Machines VMware Workstation 7: Getting Started with Virtual Machines VMware This course provides a look at the skills involved in getting started with the creation and configuration of virtual machines using VMware Workstation. It begins with a basic overview of virtualization and virtual machines, the relationship between the host and guest systems, and the general requirements for running VMware  more...

VMware Datacenter Overview VMware Datacenter Overview VMware Virtual environments have gone past the single machine, and now can be created to represent entire corporate infrastructures, allowing for a much smaller hardware footprint, and thus saving companies a great deal of money. This course examines virtual infrastructures, and the evolution of the vSphere 4 environment and the products that are found in that  more...

VMware Server Overview VMware Server Overview VMware Virtualization allows multiple, resource-intensive applications to be run on one physical system. VMware ESX and VMware ESXi are bare-metal hypervisors, which can install directly on top of a physical server, sharing their resources with the host, and with each other. VMware Server is a hosted virtualization platform that can be installed like an application  more...

VMware Desktop Overview VMware Desktop Overview VMware Desktop operating systems are at the forefront of most offices today. VMware desktop virtualization technologies allow for multiple operating systems to be run on a single physical computer. Some examples of this would be Windows applications running on a Mac with VMware Fusion or several Windows and Linux applications running simultaneously on Windows or Linux  more...

Virtualization with VMware An Overview Virtualization with VMware: An Overview VMware Virtualization has become increasingly desirable in today's IT infrastructures. Companies from small start-ups to enterprise environments are turning to virtualization, not only for testing, but also for full production environments now. This course examines the history of virtualization, the concepts behind virtualization, and how virtual  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing Path Control Cisco Route 1.0: Implementing Path Control Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Policy-based routing allows administrators to route traffic along specific paths according to their needs and gives you greater flexibility in determining traffic patterns and best routes. Sometimes, simple destination-based routing is not  more...

Server Application Virtualiztion in MS Win Server 2008 Server & Application Virtualiztion in MS Win Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Enterprise Administrators must be knowledgeable about the features and benefits virtualization technologies have to offer and how these technologies can help them reduce costs and administrative resources. This course covers key virtualization  more...

Improvements to Role Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Improvements to Role Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640) Windows Server 2008 introduced the compartmentalization of server functions into server roles and role services and presented Server Manager as a convenient, central location for installation and administration of those  more...

The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview Version 1 The Consumer Electronics Industry Overview: Version 1 The Consumer Electronics industry is made up of companies from around the world that manufacture electronic audio and video equipment for individual consumers and businesses. In this fast-moving industry, where some products are lucky to have a shelf life of more than a year, companies need to be able to adapt quickly. In addition, they  more...

The Aerospace Defense Industry Overview Version 1 The Aerospace & Defense Industry Overview: Version 1 The aerospace and defense sector is an international multi-billion dollar industry. Key stakeholders include aircraft and aircraft component manufacturers, civil and military avionics service providers, governments, and privately funded research and development organizations. These organizations deliver aircraft and their components, as  more...

The Capital Markets Industry Overview Version 1 The Capital Markets Industry Overview: Version 1 The capital markets industry is an exciting, fast-paced, and volatile industry. Comprised of investment banks, securities firms, and a variety of other stakeholders, the industry helps companies and governments raise long-term funds on the capital markets. The industry participants deliver various services to their clients, such as  more...

The Chemicals Industry Overview Version 1 The Chemicals Industry Overview: Version 1 The chemicals industry is comprised of thousands of companies throughout the world that use basic raw materials to produce chemicals that have commercial value to consumers and other industries. These chemicals are used to produce plastics, synthetic fibers, lightweight automobile parts, fertilizers, cosmetics, household materials, computers, and  more...

The Broadcasting Entertainment Industry Overview Version 1 The Broadcasting & Entertainment Industry Overview: Version 1 The Broadcasting & Entertainment Industry is tasked with engaging its consumers with new and traditional forms of entertainment. The industry players deliver films, television programs, music, radio programs, electronic media, books, news, and an ever expanding array of entertainment products. It provides its customers throughout  more...

The Banking Industry Overview Version 3 The Banking Industry Overview: Version 3 The banking industry is a vital component to individual, business, national, and global financial well-being. This industry builds and maintains financial relationships with customers of all sizes to supply financial products and services that stimulates economic growth. The industry players produce an assortment of services from savings accounts to  more...

The Utilities Industry Overview Version 1 The Utilities Industry Overview: Version 1 The utilities industry is essential to modern living and the modern economy. It provides safe sources of drinking water, proper sewage disposal, and reliable heat sources for homes and businesses. It also provides a reliable source of electrical energy to operate the machinery, equipment, and appliances that are vital to a region's prosperity and  more...

The Retail Industry Overview Version 3 The Retail Industry Overview: Version 3 The retail industry provides consumers with goods and services for their everyday needs. Comprised of a variety of stakeholders, this industry offers customers the flexibility to buy products from around the world, which requires industry players to have a global supply chain that ensures their products can be cost-effectively sourced from various  more...

The Education Industry Overview Version 1 The Education Industry Overview: Version 1 The education industry provides its students with the knowledge and skills to adapt to a continually changing working 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  more...

The Telecommunications Industry Overview Version 3 The Telecommunications Industry Overview: Version 3 The Telecommunications Industry is to the modern world what the central nervous system is to the human body. Made of a complex set of sectors and subsectors and a variety of stakeholders, this industry builds, maintains, and operates networks to supply an essential service to customers globally. The industry players produce communication  more...

The Insurance Industry Overview Version 3 The Insurance Industry Overview: Version 3 Comprised of a variety of stakeholders, the Insurance industry provides products and services that are designed to protect businesses and individuals from risks. The industry players deliver risk coverage, while attempting to manage their own risks in an environment that is subject to regulatory requirements, competitive forces, margin pressures,  more...

The Federal Government Industry Overview Version 3 The Federal Government Industry Overview: Version 3 The federal government industry is the world's largest service provider with primary responsibility to provide essential services to its citizens funded through its collection of taxes. A federal government is usually comprised of a host of governmental departments and various stakeholders, which can include, but are not limited to,  more...

The Information Technology Industry Overview Version 3 The Information Technology Industry Overview: Version 3 The information technology industry plays a unique role in helping companies conduct their businesses in the modern era. Industry participants must be highly competitive to provide the latest technological advances. It provides value to customers by embracing new trends, such as cloud computing, virtualization, and mobile application  more...

Caring About Your Direct Reports Caring About Your Direct Reports Overview/Description To manage well, you need to develop many different skills, among which is the ability to show care and appreciation for your employees. It's important to remember that the people who work for you have hopes, goals, and aspirations as well as fears, anxieties, and doubts. To have good relationships with your direct reports, you need to  more...

Building Lasting Customer-Brand Relationships Building Lasting Customer-Brand Relationships The focus of brand management today is on building lasting relationships between a brand and its customers. Effective brand relationship management involves knowing a brand's customers and being aware of their changing needs and behaviors. It also involves looking for new ways to deepen the attachment between a brand and its customers. This  more...

Introducing Agile Software Development Introducing Agile Software Development Agile software development is an iterative, incremental approach to developing and releasing software. Agile principles include commitment to timely and ongoing software deliveries, changing requirements, simplicity in approach, and sustainable development cycles. The Agile method also promotes self-organizing, self-empowered, self-monitoring teams and  more...

Information Security Governance Overview Information Security Governance: Overview ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® Information security governance is a major part of the job role of an information security manager. The goal of information security governance is to establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that information security strategies are aligned with the  more...

Government Contracting Essentials Government Contracting Essentials Overview/Description 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  more...

Installing Configuring MS Sharepoint 2010 Installing & Configuring MS Sharepoint 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is the business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide business intelligence to make key business decisions. This course provides an overview of SharePoint 2010 Server architecture and  more...

Creating Interactive Web pages in Dreamweaver CS3 Creating Interactive Web pages in Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe Adding interactivity to web pages enhances the functionality and overall appeal of a site. Dreamweaver CS3 allows developers to increase web site interactivity by using forms and behaviors, and enables users to organize site components into layers. The application also includes the Spry framework for Ajax, allowing Dreamweaver users  more...

Working with Documents in Word 2003 Working with Documents in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of the document formatting, navigation, and recovery features in Word 2003  more...

Advanced Formatting in Word 2003 Advanced Formatting in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the advanced page formatting features in Word 2003  more...

Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2003 Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the tools available for advanced data manipulation in Word 2003  more...

Using Tables Charts and Graphics in Word 2003 Using Tables, Charts, and Graphics in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of using tables, charts, and graphics  more...

Advanced Document Features in Word 2003 Advanced Document Features in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the advanced document features available for use in Word 2003  more...

Collaborative Features in Word 2003 Collaborative Features in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the collaborative features in Word 2003  more...

Basic Features of Excel 2003 Basic Features of Excel 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of the basic features of Excel 2003  more...

Excel 2003 Formulas and Functions Excel 2003 Formulas and Functions Microsoft To provide an overview of the calculation features in Excel 2003  more...

Advanced Data Management in Excel 2003 Advanced Data Management in Excel 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of the advanced data management and organizational features in Excel 2003  more...

Advanced Data Analysis in Excel 2003 Advanced Data Analysis in Excel 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of the advanced data manipulation and analysis features in Excel 2003  more...

Printing and Working with Graphics and Objects in Publisher 2003 Printing and Working with Graphics and Objects in Publisher 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of printing, inserting, and modifying graphics and objects in Publisher 2003  more...

Working with E-mail and Web Sites in Publisher 2003 Working with E-mail and Web Sites in Publisher 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of how to create e-mail publications and web sites in Publisher 2003  more...

Working with Mail and Catalog Merges in Publisher 2003 Working with Mail and Catalog Merges in Publisher 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of mail and catalog merges in Publisher 2003  more...

Advanced Design Techniques and Printing with Publisher 2003 Advanced Design Techniques and Printing with Publisher 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of advanced design techniques and printing in Publisher 2003  more...

Creating Documents in Word 2002 Creating Documents in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the features and tools used for creating documents in Word 2002  more...

Working with Documents in Word 2002 Working with Documents in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the document formatting, navigation, and recovery features in Word 2002  more...

Advanced Formatting and Navigation in Word 2002 Advanced Formatting and Navigation in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the advanced formatting and navigation features in Word 2002  more...

Advanced Document Features in Word 2002 Advanced Document Features in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the advanced document features and tools in Word 2002  more...

Collaborative Features in Word 2002 Collaborative Features in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the collaborative features in Word 2002  more...

Basic Features of Excel 2002 Basic Features of Excel 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the basic features of Excel 2002  more...

Optimizing Excel 2002 Optimizing Excel 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the calculation, chart-creation, and web-enabled features in Excel 2002  more...

Advanced Data Management in Excel 2002 Advanced Data Management in Excel 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the advanced data management and organization features in Excel 2002  more...

Advanced Data Manipulation and Analysis in Excel 2002 Advanced Data Manipulation and Analysis in Excel 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the advanced data manipulation and analysis features in Excel 2002  more...

Intermediate Access 2002 Intermediate Access 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the features and tools in Access 2002 for the intermediate end-user  more...

Advanced Database Design in Access 2002 Advanced Database Design in Access 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of advanced database design in Access 2002  more...

Introducing Outlook 2002 Introducing Outlook 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the basic communication capabilities and organization features of Outlook 2002  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 LAN SAN Voice Endpoint Security Cisco IINS 1.0: LAN, SAN, Voice & Endpoint Security Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) 640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 1.0 It is important to have a good understanding of the additional aspects of network security, such as LAN, storage area network (SAN), voice, and endpoints. An understanding of how to place emphasis on Layer 2 and host security  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Unified Wireless Network Basic Architecture Cisco IUWNE 1.0: Unified Wireless Network Basic Architecture Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) 640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials 1.0 Depending on the size of a wireless network, the number of deployed access points (APs) can run from a single AP to thousands on a single campus. As WLANs get bigger and the number of devices grows,  more...

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

Developing Web Apps With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 Developing Web Apps. With VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2008 and it supports a variety of languages including Visual Basic 2008, Visual C , Visual C#, and Visual J#. ASP.NET 3.5 is Microsoft s  more...

ASP NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting With VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Both Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX and client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include  more...

XML Mobile Web Apps with VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 XML & Mobile Web Apps with VB 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 Microsoft Both Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 include support for working with XML and creating mobile web applications. This course provides an overview of the XML support provided by ASP.NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include using LINQ to XML, how to read and write XML, and how to use XPath to process XML  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Web Apps with Visual Studio 2010 and VB 2010 .NET Framework 4.0: Web Apps with Visual Studio 2010 and VB 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Web Applications Development (Exam 70-515) Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2010 and it supports a  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Client-Side Scripting AJAX with VB 2010 .NET Framework 4.0: Client-Side Scripting & AJAX with VB 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Web Applications Development (Exam 70-515) Both Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4.0 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX as  more...

SQL Server 2008 Database Monitoring and Performance SQL Server 2008: Database Monitoring and Performance Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance (Exam 70-432) To keep SQL Server 2008 databases running as efficiently as possible, administrators use a variety of performance tuning and monitoring tools. The SQL Server Profiler enables administrators to use trace files and logs to  more...

Implementing SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Implementing SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Exam 70-448) Microsoft SQL Server 2008 offers a combination of powerful Business Intelligence services to help clients develop and manage sophisticated business intelligence solutions. With the Database Engine at its core,  more...

Deploying SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Package Deploying SQL Server 2008 Integration Services Package Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Exam 70-448) This course discusses the deployment and execution of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages. Once packages have been created, they must be deployed to a production server. This course gives an  more...

Deploying Delivering SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Reports Deploying & Delivering SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Reports Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Exam 70-448) This course discusses features and tasks performed by administrators when working with SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS) reports and content. After reports have been created and  more...

Managing SSIS Packages in SQL Server 2008 Managing SSIS Packages in SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Exam 70-448) This course discusses managing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages. Once packages have been created, they must be deployed to a production server and then managed by administrator and users. This course  more...

Operations Mangement Inventory Management Operations Mangement: Inventory Management Inventories include an organization's raw materials, work in process, supplies used in operations, and finished goods. A major part of organization's capital and costs are involved 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  more...

SAP Supplier Relationship Management SAP Supplier Relationship Management SAP Supplier relationship management (SRM) involves collaboration with suppliers that are crucial to the success of an enterprise. The goal of SRM is to maximize the value of the collaborative relationships with suppliers. SAP SRM represents a strategic approach to procurement and supply that is tightly integrated with other components of the SAP Business  more...

The Oil and Gas Industry Overview Version 3 The Oil and Gas Industry Overview: Version 3 The oil and gas industry is a key player in supplying the world's energy, transportation, petrochemical, and fertilizer needs. Comprised of both national and independent oil and gas companies, the oil and gas industry supplies the products needed to heat homes, provide transportation by running engines in motorized vehicles, increase food  more...

The Pharmaceutical Industry Overview Version 3 The Pharmaceutical Industry Overview: Version 3 The pharmaceutical industry provides an extensive range of medications to consumers throughout the world. Comprised of a variety of stakeholders, this industry is dependent on discovering and developing medicines, manufacturing these products commercially and marketing them to health officials or consumers. Industry players adopt unique  more...

The Food Beverage Industry Overview Version 3 The Food & Beverage Industry Overview: Version 3 The Food and Beverage Industry encompasses the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and beverages 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  more...

The Biotechnology Industry Overview Version 1 The Biotechnology Industry Overview: Version 1 Unlocking the potential of biotechnology entails turning scientific knowledge into products that can enhance, and even transform, the conditions of life. A relatively new but growing, global industry, biotechnology involves engineering biological molecules and microbes with desirable new properties. This re-engineering of natural organisms can  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Introduction to IT Project Mgmt IT Project Management Essentials: Introduction to IT Project Mgmt. The successful delivery of information technology (IT) projects requires managers to adapt project management processes and tools to account for the specific characteristics of the IT environment. By applying these processes and tools in a way that suits the project type and complexity, managers can significantly improve  more...

Troubleshooting IE8 Encryption Issues in Windows 7 Troubleshooting IE8 & Encryption Issues in Windows 7 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician This course provides the desktop support technician with an overview of managing Internet Explorer 8, in particular, in relation to browser security features such as Enhanced Security Configuration, Security Zones, Trusted Sites, and Protected  more...

Protecting Windows 7 Against Malware Vulnerabilities Protecting Windows 7 Against Malware & Vulnerabilities Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician This course provides the desktop support technician with guidelines for preventing the infection of client systems by malicious software, how to identify possible infections, and an overview of the tools available to resolve any infection. It  more...

Designing a Sharepoint 2010 Physical Architecture Designing a Sharepoint 2010 Physical Architecture Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is a business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide intelligence to make key business decisions. This course provides an overview to planning SharePoint deployment, both logical  more...

Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver CS5 Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver CS5 Adobe Adding interactivity to web pages enhances the functionality and overall appeal of a site. Dreamweaver CS5 allows developers to increase web site interactivity by using forms and behaviors. The application also includes the Spry framework for Ajax, allowing Dreamweaver users with no advanced programming knowledge to quickly and easily  more...

Introduction to Information Security Introduction to Information Security To give an overview of information security in the business world.  more...

Getting Started with Windows 7 Getting Started with Windows 7 Microsoft The latest Microsoft operating system, Windows 7, is efficient, fast, and available in a variety of editions to suit different business and personal computer needs. This course introduces the main features of Windows 7 and provides an overview of the desktop, including the taskbar and the Start menu. It also demonstrates how to manage files and  more...

NET Framework 4 Web Apps with Visual Studio 2010 Visual C 2010 .NET Framework 4: Web Apps with Visual Studio 2010 & Visual C# 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Web Applications Development (Exam 70-515) Visual Studio is an integrated development environment that includes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2010 and it supports  more...

NET Framework 4 Client-Side Scripting AJAX with C 2010 .NET Framework 4: Client-Side Scripting & AJAX with C#2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Web Applications Development (Exam 70-515) Both Visual Studio 2010 and ASP.NET 4 provide integrated support for ASP.NET AJAX and client-side scripting. This course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX as well as  more...

Union Awareness Union Awareness The proposed Employee Free Choice Act and recent decisions by the National Labor Relations Board have sparked a renewed focus on labor unions and their role in the modern workplace. This course will provide an overview of workers' rights under the various US labor laws, as well as employers' rights and obligations with respect to union activity. This course was developed with  more...

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Creating a Service Culture ITIL® 2011 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  more...

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

ITIL reg 2011 Edition Overview Certification Benefits ITIL® 2011 Edition Overview: Certification & Benefits ITIL It's widely accepted that certification in a particular subject area builds credibility and trust in your work and performance. Obtaining ITIL certification positions you as a highly-regarded asset to your colleagues, organization, and industry. But how do you know exactly what level of certification is right? And what specific  more...

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Introduction to HTML5 and CSS3 Introduction to HTML5 and CSS3 This course provides an overview of the changes to HTML5 and CSS3 from their previous versions. It introduces some of the key features of HTML5 and CSS3, and how to apply these features to create a simple HTML5 program styled with CSS3. This course also shows how supporting browsers will render the page and provides fallback solutions for non-supporting  more...

LD: Teaching Reading, Writing, and Math Presents an overview of issues that may arise when instructing reading, writing, and math to students with learning disabilities.  more...

Resume Writing This course demonstrates the process of writing a resume that will result in an interview. Designed for anyone who needs a resume, this course will guide students through the process. An overview of resumes including their use, what potential employers look for and styles will be discussed. Comparisons between the job market and individual goals will be made and applied to the process. A  more...

Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals This course includes a history and overview of hazardous waste management laws and regulations, a guide to complying with the myriad of hazardous waste regulations including how to recognize hazardous wastes, how to manage waste correctly on site, how to properly select, label and mark waste containers, how to prepare shipments for transport to treatment, storage and disposal facilities, and how  more...

Beginning Webmastering Techniques( with site design/management focus ) Moderately Technical--HTML, DOM, CSS, UI design/layout database issues. Topics Covered : Site design, Performance Tuning, Adding audio, video and simple add-ons and also a broad overview of other Webmastering areas of speciality. Prerequisite: Some programming experience is helpful. Familiarity with networking concepts will also be helpful. Software/Hardware Requirement : A student will need to  more...

Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers Get an overview of the whole field of technical communication. Expand your perspective. For current tech writers, editors, and designers. If you have been doing some form of technical writing, editing, or design for a while, but you wonder what the whole profession really involves, this course will expand your perspective, and help you polish your skills. You`ll learn how to articulate the  more...

Electronic Commerce: Introductory Professional Level For the working professional and business entrepreneur--An overview course investigating the general structure of networks supporting the Internet and electronic commerce.  more...

Role of Theory in Learning and Instruction This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of instructional design.  more...

Essential Legal and Ethical Principles of the Medical Office This course introduces the basic concept of medical assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. It emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical assistant's role as an agent of the physician. The course also provides the student with knowledge of medical jurisprudence and the essentials of professional behavior. Topics include: introduction to medical  more...

Special Education: Autism and Mental Retardation Presents an overview of autism and mental retardation, including definitions and characteristics.  more...

Paralegalism Career Overview Start a new career. Students learn about law and the role of the paralegal and what it takes to become one. Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. Gaining an overview of the law can provide students  more...

Introduction to Medical Transcription The course is designed to provide an overview of typical medical transcription skills and training aptitude, so that a potential "wanna-be" MT may assess the capability and interest level. It also provides an overview of the industry itself, job opportunities, certification, and other related information. A great lead-in course to the Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training program. The  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training I (No Terminology) Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. This is a complete and comprehensive online Medical office Specialist Training Course that takes 2 months to complete. All necessary materials needed to take this course are included. Please Print Out And Carefully Read This Information! Demand for medical office assistants  more...

Overview of Legal Nurse Consulting This course is designed for registered nurses interested in Legal Nurse Consulting. In this introductory course you will examine the necessary skills and knowledge, review various jobs and services and find internet resources for learning and practicing Legal Nurse Consulting.  more...

Mastering RoboHelp Office 2002 Why pay hundreds of dollars for basic/intermediate RoboHelp training? Learn the basics of WinHelp, WebHelp and HTML Help development--plus real world tricks and tips--with this 200-page tutorial manual. Provides the basics of online Help development along with fast-paced tutorials that will have the novice Help developer creating RoboHelp and RoboHelp HTML systems in no time! Getting Started  more...

Taking Off In Travel - Instructor Led This course provides an overview of the basics of the travel industry and career opportunities available. Enjoy a fun, realistic presentation of: air travel, car rentals, hotel accommodations, rail travel, tours, and cruises. Group travel, incentive travel, meetings and conventions, in-bound tourism, international travel and niche travel are also discussed. There will be opportunities for learning  more...

Authorware for Educators This course is for educators who want to learn the basics of a multimedia authoring program in a short amount of time. Authorware can be used to create all kinds of interactive multimedia programs such as performance-support applications and educational games. The textbook for this course guides you step by step through the development of several Authorware projects. Each lesson in the textbook  more...

An Introduction to Food Handling Safety and Sanitation An overview of proper food handling while maintaining a high quality environment.  more...

An Introduction to Controlling Costs to Make Your Restaurant Profitable An overview course on how to manage costs associated with running food service facilities.  more...

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

Introduction To Internet Explorer 6 This course provides an overview of the Internet Explorer 6 Web browser.  more...

How To Master Supervision Course description -- Supervisors in all functions face a daunting challenge as they bridge the gap between individual contributors and management. This bundle addresses four critical competence areas, beginning with an overview of successful supervision and attacking three major supervisory responsibilities leading meetings, managing projects, and delegating. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER  more...

Internet Basics Course description -- Although the Internet has been an integral part of many peoplea ™s lives for several years, there are many who are just now taking advantage of its many resources. This course is for those who have little or no previous exposure to the Internet. It includes the most common Internet terms, basic navigation information, an overview of the resources available online, and  more...

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

Basics of Effective Selling Course description -- Selling is a complex and sophisticated process, but successful sales begin and end with the basic essentials. This course includes an overview of the selling process, and provides worksheets and checklists to take you from contact list through sales call and on to follow-up and referrals. There are tools for identifying the features and benefits of your product and service,  more...

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

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library The Black Belt Library gives one learner access to our four core Black Belt courses: FMEA Investigator, Advanced SPC, Measurement System Analysis, DOE: Screening Experiments. It is recommended that you take the Green Belt Library as a prerequisite for the Black Belt Library. Many organizations use our courseware for their yellow belt, green belt, and black belt programs handling the project  more...

RCRA and DOT Refresher This is a unique DOT-RCRA hybrid "refresher" course. The course includes an overview of hazardous waste management laws and regulations, a guide to complying with the myriad of hazardous waste regulations including how to recognize hazardous wastes, how to manage waste correctly on site, how to properly select, label and mark waste containers, how to prepare shipments for transport to treatment,  more...

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

Java 2 -- Handling Exceptions & Implementing Threads This unit describes exceptions, exception handling, threading, multithreading, the creation of threads, their classes and their use. This unit explains the basics of exception handling by introducing the concept and highlighting the advantages of exception handlers in a program. It draws a distinction between errors and exceptions. In this unit, you will learn about the keywords used in  more...

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

Java 2 -- Advanced Java This course contains 4 units: Garbage Collection, Java Security, Internationalization, JavaBeans Technology. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these advanced features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit explains the process of garbage collection. It describes the gc( ) and finalize( ) methods in Java and the code used to make  more...

Java 2 -- Enterprise Java This course contains 4 units: JFC and Swing, Working with Swing Components, Java Servlets, and Distributed Applications. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to implement these enterprise features and functions as you program in the Java language. The first unit provides an overview of the JFC package and the Swing architecture. It explains the features of the Swing class and  more...

HyperStudio Basics This introductory course will provide you with an overview of using HyperStudio. Learn how to create a stack, add cards, buttons and navigation. In addition, discover how to add sound, video, graphics and hyperlinks into your presentation. HyperStudio Basics is a seven day online course. This class will explore educational applications and implications of hypermedia, provide you with an overview  more...

Using the Power of the iPod in Education: An Overview Using the Power of the iPod in Education: An Overview is a seven-day online course. In this course, teachers will learn why and how the iPod can improve the education that they are offering to their students. They will learn the pedagogical advantages that can be offered as well as the theoretical underpinnings of these important benefits. Using the Power of the iPod in Education: An Overview  more...

Professional Writing Skills at a Glance This course covers the following three major areas of professionals writing skills. Welcome to Professional Writing Skills at a Glance This course covers the following three major areas of professionals writing skills:Introduction to Communication: An overview of communication skills provides a starting point for the course. A checklist will reveal both your writing strengths and weaknesses so  more...

Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing A Certificate Program that allows students to engage in a robust course of study that they create and that is specific to their individualized learning needs. Students enrolled in this program will be able to choose from over 20 different topic areas specific to Technical Report Writing and work with a seasoned Senior Technical Writing Practitioner/Educator who will serve to help guide and  more...

Advanced Customer Relationship Management -Part 2 Advanced CRM is the second and final part of our program. The course will teach you how to independently develop a CRM plan for your organization after conducting a focused analysis of your organization`s business processes and customer profile. This is an Instructor-Led course Advanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM)-Part 2 In todays highly competitive business environment, knowing your  more...

Introduction to Customer Relationship Management-Part 1 In today`s highly competitive business environment, knowing your customers well and effectively interacting with them is a mission-critical exercise. This emphasis on developing and enhancing customer loyalty has evolved over the years and is now called Customer Relationship Management or CRM. This is an Instructor-Led course. Introduction to Customer Relationship Management (CRM)-Part 1 In  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) A complete and comprehensive paralegal training program, taken entirely online, designed as a 5 to 6 month fast-track course but can be taken at a accelerated pace. This is a industry standard Certificate of Completion program. This state-of-the-art paralegal home training course, through which the student may quickly and easily learn this complex, prestigious and fascinating discipline, was  more...

Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care Customer loyalty is the crowning achievement in any business. Customer loyalty is absolute leverage on profitability and growth. It means that your success is cumulative from year to year. In today`s business environment, a satisfied customer is no longer enough. We have all entered a new age wherein we must positively astonish our customers by anticipating their needs. To be Customer Need Driven  more...

Customer Service Certificate This series is designed to help users create and maintain good customer services. Concepts covered include defining company-wide customer service and standards, strategies for effective communication, and effective problem resolution. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Welcome to Customer Service  more...

Doing Business in China In everyday business, it ™s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you ™re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In the  more...

Introduction To HR Management Training & Certification Program Learn the basics of HR Management and earn a "Fundmentals of HR Management" certificate. This self-paced course qualifies for 4 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Our HR Management Training & Certification Program provides details on the benefits side of working in the HR world. This course includes primers on the basic  more...

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

Microsoft Office 2007 Essentials This Microsoft Office course teaches you how to effectively use the Office 2007 Suite through comprehensive lessons and engaging quizzes, allowing the user to choose which lesson to learn. New users will be guided through the fundamentals of the new office interface, while experienced users will be brought up to speed on the new navigation and functionality of this 2007 edition. These courses will  more...

Nutritional Information Resources for Librarians This course will give you a brief overview on how saturated fat intake can lead to an increased risk of certain chronic diseases, the differences between certain types of fats, resources you can provide your patrons on reducing saturated fat intake, and program planning ideas Nutritional Information Resources for Librarians This course will give you a brief overview on how saturated fat intake  more...

Spanish Language: Asbestos Awareness (Comprensi n del asbesto) This course provides an overview of Asbestos, its history, its health hazards, OSHA regulations concerning work with Asbestos and safe practices to follow when handling Asbestos. 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. Spanish Language: Asbestos Awareness  more...

Spanish Language: Bloodborne Pathogens (Pat genos Sangu neos) This course provides an overview of OSHA standard on Bloodborne Pathogens. Course explains Bloodborne Pathogens, how you can get infected and how you can protect yourself at workplace. 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. Spanish Language: Bloodborne  more...

Spanish Language: Electrical Safety (Seguridad con la Electricidad) This course written in Spanish provides an overview of Electrical Safety to Non-qualified personnel. It discusses basics of electricity, safe work practices, lockout/tagout procedures and importance of PPE and housekeeping when working on electrical equipment. 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  more...

Spanish Language: Fall Protection (Protecci n contra las ca das) This course written in Spanish provides an overview of OSHA requirements for Fall Protection. The course explains situations when Fall Protection should be used, correct Fall Protection equipment for a situation, and proper use and inspection of the equipment. 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  more...

Spanish Language: Forklift Safety (Seguridad con los Montacargas) This course provides an overview of safe use of forklifts. It discusses types of forklifts, its capacities and ratings, how to operate forklifts safely, and special instructions on operating forklifts on Loading Docks and Trailers.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  more...

Spanish Language: Indoor Cranes (Gr as Para Interiores) This course provides an overview of safe use of Indoor Cranes. Topics covered are pre-lift preparation and inspection, proper rigging and lifting of load.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. Health and Safety - Spanish Language: Indoor Cranes (Gr?as  more...

Spanish Language: Ladders and Stairways (Escaleras y Escalinatas) This course provides an overview of ladders (both portable and fixed) and stairways. Ladder types, safe use, inspection/maintenance and housekeeping are discussed. 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. Spanish Language: Ladders and Stairways (Escaleras  more...

Spanish Language: Office Safety (Seguridad en la Oficina) This course written in Spanish provides an overview of some of the hazards one may encounter in a typical office. Hazards and Risks of Electricity, Office Machinery, Manual Handling and Ergonomics, Chemicals, Environmental factors such as Air and Noise, Housekeeping, Slips, Trips and Falls, Occupational Aggression and Violence, and Fire are discussed.The student will have access to this course for  more...

Spanish Language: Respiratory Protection (Protecci n Respiratorio) This course provides an overview of respiratory protection in hazardous environment. Types of respirators, selection guidelines, proper use, maintenance and inspection procedures are discussed. 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. Spanish Language:  more...

Spanish Language: Scaffolds (Andamios) This course provides an overview of Scaffolds. Topics covered are general Scaffold requirements, components of Scaffold and proper Scaffold inspection prior to use. 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. Spanish Language: Scaffolds (Andamios) This course  more...

Spanish Language: Temporary Barricades (Acordonamiento temporales) This course provides an overview of Temporary Barricades and how through proper use of such barricades, exposure to hazardous situations can be reduced. Topics covered are types of barricades and when to use them, responsibility for barricades and procedure for entry into barricaded areas.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90  more...

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

Build Your Own BIZ - Better Budgeting This course will help you gain an overall understanding of the budgeting process. You will receive as a bonus 1 year unlimited access to this course from the day of enrollment. If attempting to accelerate your learning (1-2 weeks or less), please pay special attention to key points so you may successfully apply the information gained from this course to your particular business situation. Create  more...

Doing Business in India In everyday business, it ™s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you ™re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business In India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In  more...

Java 2 - Introduction This course provides students a general overview and understanding of the Java 2 Programming Language. This unit will discuss Java history and the main features of the Java language. You will learn how Java differs from C++, and what types of unique features are available in the Java language. You will also learn why the Java Virtual Machine is considered the core of the Java platform.  more...

Time Management The bottom line in many 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  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 you  more...

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

FMLA: What Supervisors Need to Know Family structure and parental roles have changed a lot over the past fifty years, and so have the laws about when employees can take time for their families. This course gives you an overview of what supervisors need to know about the Federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) including how it affects organizations as well as how to implement it. You will gain valuable information on qualifying  more...

FLSA: What Supervisors Need to Know Compensation for the work you do is very likely to be a key part of what takes you to the office each day. This course gives you a basic overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay. The FLSA affects most private and public employment settings, and requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least  more...

Effective Communication in the Workplace This course gives an overview of verbal and nonverbal communication at work. You will learn about how communication works, how it can break down, and how you can improve the likelihood that you can be more effective in your interactions at work. A key aspect of this course is the use of interactive exercises that involve learning more about active listening and explaining yourself effectively at  more...

XML Language Basics To provide an overview of XML, discuss XML structures, and discuss DTDs and XML schemas  more...