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ICND2 1 0 Address Space Management ICND2 1.0: Address Space Management Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize the function and operation of NAT and PAT, configure them on a network, and recognize and resolve network translation issues  more...

ICND2 1 0 Transitioning to IPv6 ICND2 1.0: Transitioning to IPv6 Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize the purpose of transitioning to IPv6 and how it operates, and implement IPv6 on a network  more...

ICND2 1 0 VPN and Point-to-Point WAN Connections ICND2 1.0: VPN and Point-to-Point WAN Connections Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize how a VPN operates and is secured, and establish point-to-point WAN connections  more...

ICND2 1 0 Extending the LAN to a WAN ICND2 1.0: Extending the LAN to a WAN Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To establish, verify, and troubleshoot high-performance Frame Relay WAN connections  more...

ICND1 1 0 WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP ICND1 1.0: WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the features and functionality of WAN encapsulation technologies, the characteristics of dynamic routing and RIP, and configure RIP on an IP network  more...

ICND1 1 0 Network Environment Management ICND1 1.0: Network Environment Management Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To gather network information and map the environment, manage router startup and configuration, and manage Cisco IOS images, configuration files, and network devices  more...

ICND2 1 0 Small and Medium Network Implementations ICND2 1.0: Small and Medium Network Implementations Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize the basic functionality of IOS Software, use the CLI for switch and router configuration in a small network, and recognize the operation and configuration of VLANs and VLAN trunking  more...

ICND2 1 0 Improving Switched Network and VLAN Performance ICND2 1.0: Improving Switched Network and VLAN Performance Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize how to improve the performance and security of switched networks and VLANs  more...

ICND2 1 0 Routing Fundamentals Subnetting and VLSMs ICND2 1.0: Routing Fundamentals, Subnetting, and VLSMs Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize how dynamic routing operates and how to use subnetting and VLSMs on large routed networks  more...

ICND2 1 0 Single-Area OSPF Implementation ICND2 1.0: Single-Area OSPF Implementation Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To implement OSPF and troubleshoot its configurations  more...

ICND2 1 0 EIGRP Implementation ICND2 1.0: EIGRP Implementation Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To implement and troubleshoot EIGRP  more...

ICND2 1 0 Access Control Lists ICND2 1.0: Access Control Lists Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2 To recognize the types of ACLs and how they operate on a Cisco network, use wildcard masking for address filtering, and implement an extended ACL on a router interface  more...

ICND1 1 0 Switch Optimization Security and Troubleshooting ICND1 1.0: Switch Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how to optimize a switched LAN, secure it, and troubleshoot common problems  more...

ICND1 1 0 Wireless LANs ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the key issues and regulatory drivers of WLANs, how they are implemented and secured, and how to troubleshoot them  more...

ICND1 1 0 Routing and Addressing in the LAN ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how routing connects networks and how subnets are constructed, determine IP addressing and perform router configuration  more...

ICND1 1 0 Packet Delivery Security and Remote Access on the Router ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how packets are delivered across an IP network, and secure and use routers as DHCP servers and for accessing remote devices  more...

ICND1 1 0 WAN Technologies and Routing ICND1 1.0: WAN Technologies and Routing Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the features and operation of WANs, the characteristics of static routing, and configure a static route to an IP network  more...

ICND1 1 0 Network Fundamentals ICND1 1.0: Network Fundamentals Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the basic components, topologies, and functionality of computer networks and how to secure them, and to determine the IP configuration of a PC and local network  more...

ICND1 1 0 Network Communications and Connections ICND1 1.0: Network Communications and Connections Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how TCP and UDP protocols transfer data between hosts, the architecture and functionality of Ethernet LANs, and gather information about network connections  more...

ICND1 1 0 Switched LANs ICND1 1.0: Switched LANs Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how switched LANs operate and resolve key network issues, Cisco IOS software and CLI basic features and functionality, and perform a Catalyst switch startup and configuration for a switched LAN  more...

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

Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma Introduction to Hypothesis Testing and Testing for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The Analyze phase in Six Sigma closely examines the many process inputs identified in the Measure phase to determine if they are related to outputs, and if a relationship does exist, if it is statistically significant. An important tool for this analysis is hypothesis testing. Hypothesis  more...

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma Hypothesis Tests for Variances, Proportions, ANOVA, and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages  more...

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

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

ICND1 1 0 Network Environment Management ICND1 1.0: Network Environment Management Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To gather network information and map the environment, manage router startup and configuration, and manage Cisco IOS images, configuration files, and network devices  more...

ICND1 1 0 WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP ICND1 1.0: WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the features and functionality of WAN encapsulation technologies, the characteristics of dynamic routing and RIP, and configure RIP on an IP network  more...

ICND1 1 0 WAN Technologies and Routing ICND1 1.0: WAN Technologies and Routing Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the features and operation of WANs, the characteristics of static routing, and configure a static route to an IP network  more...

ICND1 1 0 Packet Delivery Security and Remote Access on the Router ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how packets are delivered across an IP network, and secure and use routers as DHCP servers and for accessing remote devices  more...

ICND1 1 0 Routing and Addressing in the LAN ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how routing connects networks and how subnets are constructed, determine IP addressing and perform router configuration  more...

ICND1 1 0 Wireless LANs ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the key issues and regulatory drivers of WLANs, how they are implemented and secured, and how to troubleshoot them  more...

ICND1 1 0 Switch Optimization Security and Troubleshooting ICND1 1.0: Switch Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how to optimize a switched LAN, secure it, and troubleshoot common problems  more...

ICND1 1 0 Switched LANs ICND1 1.0: Switched LANs Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how switched LANs operate and resolve key network issues, Cisco IOS software and CLI basic features and functionality, and perform a Catalyst switch startup and configuration for a switched LAN  more...

ICND1 1 0 Network Fundamentals ICND1 1.0: Network Fundamentals Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize the basic components, topologies, and functionality of computer networks and how to secure them, and to determine the IP configuration of a PC and local network  more...

ICND1 1 0 Network Communications and Connections ICND1 1.0: Network Communications and Connections Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1 To recognize how TCP and UDP protocols transfer data between hosts, the architecture and functionality of Ethernet LANs, and gather information about network connections  more...

Creating a Business Execution Culture ...ess execution permeate the entire organization and become part of the company's culture. But how does an execution culture come to be? A business execution culture starts with an organization's leaders and trickles down to virtually every level of the company. This course contains powerful information to help you create an execution culture in your organization. Whether you're a senior manager  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ... that you could do it quicker or better, but an important part of your new role is delegating tasks to others. You will not have time to do everything yourself, and your staff members will need to know that you trust them enough, and are sufficiently interested in their development, to give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Effective communication is at the heart of most  more...

The Ins and Outs of Capital Budgeting ...Capital Budgeting Capital budgeting is an essential part of every company's financial management. It involves examining investment assets and deciding whether or not those assets will achieve the company's desired returns over an extended period of time. To effectively manage your company's finances, you must evaluate a number of factors in making investment decisions.This course will  more...

Strategic Approaches to Human Resource Development HRCI SPHR ... development initiatives that are now seen as an integral part of HRD. This course prepares HR professionals and management who are preparing for the Human Resource Certification Institute's Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examination. The content in this course is based on the Strategic Management functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the  more...

Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, Six Sigma teams analyze the underlying causes of issues that need to be addressed for the successful completion of their improvement projects. To that end, teams conduct a number of statistical analyses to determine the nature of variables and their  more...

Tests for Variances and Proportions Tests for Variances and Proportions ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze phase of a project, team members begin analyzing the information and data collected in the earlier phases. During the Analyze phase, Six Sigma teams identify possible sources of variation, underlying root causes, and areas for improvement. It is here where assumptions or hypotheses  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Ensuring a process is in control is critical to any Six Sigma project, but how do you determine with certainty if a process is on track or requires improvement? Where do you find the 'proof' or solid facts that a process is out of control and requires intervention? By applying statistical process control (SPC)  more...

Nonstatistical Control Tools Maintaining Controls Nonstatistical Control Tools & Maintaining Controls ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, teams need to control the improved processes in order to sustain improvement gains. Process control includes applying tools to continuously monitor and maintain each improved process,  more...

Sustaining Improvements Gains from Six Sigma Projects Sustaining Improvements & Gains from Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma project winds down, there are a number of activities that, if utilized, can determine whether the implemented process improvement will continue to meet intended results, thus contributing to the overall and ongoing success of the organization. This course will explore the importance of  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ...(Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process, particularly at the Define stage. At this stage, critical customer requirements are collected, measured, and translated into actionable goals using a number of tools. Using VOC begins with defining Six Sigma goals for collecting and analyzing customer requirements. For this, the Six Sigma team must identify various customer segments  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ...ectives in very clear, specific, and measurable terms. As part of the process of developing a project charter, some performance measures such as cost, revenue, and schedule are identified and developed. Once the project is kicked off, its progress is measured and tracked on a continuous basis using popular project management tools, such as schedules, Gantt charts, and tollgate reviews.This  more...

Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma Designing and Planning Experiments in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams concluding the Analyze phase with a well-understood problem strive in the Improve phase to generate a well-designed solution. Design of experiments (DOE) is a controlled approach to experimentation that enables teams to systematically change the level of one or more input factors and observe the  more...

Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to investigate the relationships between input variables and response variables. By controlling and changing the input variables and observing the effects on the response variables, a Six Sigma team gains a deep understanding of these relationships. After  more...

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

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

Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma Forming Project Teams for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Forming an effective Six Sigma team for driving improvement projects throughout an organization is essential to Six Sigma success. Six Sigma teams are vital to improving an organization's existing quality to enhance bottom-line performance while reducing costs. The methods used to form and develop a Six Sigma team will have  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ...rustration if information is not supplied to all intended parties in a timely fashion. In any Six Sigma deployment, a communication plan will be indispensable, outlining the why, what, who, where, and how of project communication. The communication toolkit is extensive, and team leaders need to know how to use the right tool for the job. This course offers strategies for effective team  more...

Managing Six Sigma Team Performance Managing Six Sigma Team Performance ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma Black Belts have the challenging task of managing the full spectrum of personal dynamics that characterize project teams. Each team member provides the team with unique strengths and weaknesses, and combining individuals into a team produces varied results. Besides providing the basic tools and structure for smooth  more...

Process Characteristics for Six Sigma Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) To improve the processes behind an organization's products and services, a Six Sigma Black Belt must measure them. But first, they must identify those processes. Among the many Six Sigma tools, several are designed specifically to isolate relevant process variables, determine their relationships to each other, prioritize  more...

Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) An organization's success depends upon how it delivers on its processes. Before Black Belts can begin to improve an organization's processes, they must measure those processes with the appropriate data. The crucial steps of data collection and measurement precede process improvement in any Six Sigma initiative.  more...

Six Sigma Measurement Systems Six Sigma Measurement Systems ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma measurement systems are vital to improving an organization's processes. Measurement systems encompass the conditions, devices, and the human element of measurement, which together must produce correct measurements and comply with appropriate standards. Measurement error, or measurement variability, is a problem whose  more...

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

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

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

Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis ...earners with approaches for analyzing nonparametric data, particularly the use of four nonparametric tests for validating hypotheses: Mood's Median tests, Levene's tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Mann-Whitney tests. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as part of their exam preparation. It builds on  more...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) A process is a means of creating and delivering products and services needed by customers. According to Takashi Osada, Japanese author and quality pioneer, "if the process is right, the results will take care of themselves." By Six Sigma standards, a "right process" is one that creates and delivers  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams  more...

Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that begins by comparing the current state of a company's products and processes to their desired levels. The goal of the Define phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is to identify improvement opportunities that have the maximum potential for  more...

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

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma bases its analysis and findings on the facts and figures at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six  more...

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

Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma teams use measures of central tendency and dispersion to reveal key facts about process data and the existing processes. They summarize data and put forth the relationships between various data components for further analysis. The teams then present these relationships in easy-to-understand graphical forms  more...

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

Measuring Process Capability and Performance in Six Sigma Measuring Process Capability and Performance in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Businesses exist to meet the needs of the customers they serve. As such, you must listen to the voice of your customers and build processes that deliver products and services to them. It is also necessary to review processes to ensure they remain within the targets and specifications set by your  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a highly disciplined, data-driven improvement program that helps companies focus on eliminating defects in any process and delivering near-perfect products and services. Six Sigma has been globally accepted as a profitable and winning business strategy. More and more companies are embracing Six Sigma in a  more...

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

Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems ...managed by using Group Policy settings when the system is part of an Active Directory domain, or by setting local group policies. Group Policies consist of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), which are used to configure system-wide or user-based settings, and are automatically applied to prevent problems and implement standards. For easier administration, event forwarding can be used to monitor events  more...

Benzene Awareness ...rom 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, as a starting material for the production of other chemicals, and as a gasoline additive. Breathing benzene can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and  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...

Function Activities Function Activities ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Every IT service requires applications software that provides functioning for systems, services, and processes. And proper Application Management is critical to successfully delivering, supporting, and maintaining IT services in your organization, both  more...

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

Workplace Conflict Strategies for Resolving Conflict ... Whether you like it or not, conflict is an inevitable part of life. So learning to deal with it effectively is a key skill. The more quickly and effectively you can resolve a conflict, the sooner you can get on with more productive activities in your day. Additionally, each successfully resolved conflict will lead to more confidence and knowledge about how to approach other conflicts you  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA ...ages and overtime. The FLSA became federal law in 1938 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal its primary aim was to respond to growing concerns about poor working conditions in many industries. The FLSA regulates wages, maximum hours of work and overtime, as well as child labor. This course enables participants to understand the main provisions of the act, helping both employees and  more...

Code of Conduct Awareness ...ode of Conduct Awareness A code of conduct is a key part of the ethical framework in any organization. It should outline an organization's key ethical principles and provide detailed guidelines on the expected standards of behavior for employees. The code must be effectively distributed to all employees in order to be useful, and should include a clear statement of penalties for breaching  more...

Performing Risk Analysis .... The science of project management was founded, in large part, to manage risk and prevent it from negatively affecting project objectives, schedules, and budgets. This course explores both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques. Specifically, learners will be introduced to qualitative tools like the probability and impact matrix, risk probability and impact assessment, and risk  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...mplexity and culture. They can be a stand-alone entity or part of a programme of related projects. The key point is that there is a multitude of factors that affect how your project should be managed. As a result, there is no such thing as 'one size fits all' project management. The good news is that PRINCE2 can be tailored to suit any project environment you might work in. PRINCE2 is a  more...

Privacy Information Security ...cy of customer information; most protections are aimed at particular types of information (such as medical or student records, for example) or particular types of businesses (such as medical providers, banks, and financial services businesses, for example). Customers and consumers expect their information to be protected and businesses that recognize the need to make privacy part of their  more...

FMLA Leave and More ...n the jury for an upcoming trial. Each of these events is part of life and can temporarily prevent an employee from being able to perform his or her job. Supervisors and managers often find themselves in the position of approving or denying requests for employee leave as they handle the company s day-to-day operations. It is important for managers and supervisors to understand the basic  more...

Business Writing How to Write Clearly and Concisely ...e subject and reader. Clear and concise sentences get you part of the way. But you need to organize these into coherent paragraphs that convey the relevant information in the most effective way. This course describes ways to make your writing more clear. Specifically, it covers the importance of using short, familiar words, appropriate connotations, concrete and specific language, and  more...

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

Conducting Coaching Sessions ...part of any coaching session is asking the right questions. When you do this, your coachees will be more focused, attentive, and proactive in finding their own solutions. But you need to know what questions to ask, and in what order. It helps to follow a structured approach that guides you from a broad understanding of what your coachee is trying to achieve to a clear action plan with detailed  more...

Strategies for Transitioning to Technical Management Strategies for Transitioning to Technical Management As you transition from being a technical professional to being a manager, your relationships with coworkers inevitably change. Before you were promoted, you were their colleague, but now you're expected to manage and lead them. How do you make the switch? This course describes strategies for establishing new relationships with former peers  more...

Mold Awareness ...ps of individuals, including infants and the elderly, are particularly susceptible to mold-induced allergies or infections. Providing information on the hazards associated with mold is an important aspect of the health and safety requirements for businesses and organizations. This course is part of the Safety and Health Series and is aimed at any employee whose normal job activities could  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Call Routing Dial Plans ... implementing numbering plans. A dial plan is the central part of any telephony solution and defines how calls are routed and interconnected. A dial plan consists of various components, which can be used in various combinations. This course describes the components of a dial plan and how they are used on Cisco IOS gateways. There are times when you might need to manipulate the digits of the  more...

Using Business Tools to Manage Sales Teams ...nage Sales Teams Managing your team is an important part of your job as a sales manager, but it isn't the only hat you wear. You also have to manage the business side of your sales manager position. For example, you have to know how to forecast sales accurately to determine the goals that your sales team will set. Like many sales managers, you've probably asked yourself, "How do I  more...

Telesales Communications Telesales Communications Since Alexander Graham Bell said, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want you," to his assistant on March 10, 1876, the telephone has become the major person-to-person communications tool. It has taken a place of dominance in the sales industry. As a professional salesperson, it is vital that you have effective telesales techniques.As a communications medium, the telephone  more...

Working with Your Customer s Key Players Working with Your Customer's Key Players Strong customer relationships are essential for long-term sales success. In this course, you'll learn about the second major component of the Strategic Account Sales (SAS) approach--communication. You'll start by learning about developing coach relationships in your target account. A vital part of your sales effectiveness depends on finding contacts  more...

Gaining Access to Key Personnel at Your Target Accounts Gaining Access to Key Personnel at Your Target Accounts In this course, you'll learn about the second major component of the territorial account sales approach: communication. You'll start by learning about coaching relationships. A vital part of your sales effectiveness depends on finding a key contact in each target account that can become your internal coach for the sales process. Then,  more...

Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness ...s 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 harassment, and recognize behaviors that may be considered sexually harassing in the workplace. Participants will also learn about courses of action available to victims, as well as the rights of  more...

Service Desk Metrics and Outsourcing ...pport & Analysis Exam Service Desks are an integral part of any IT service-providing organization, and it's vital to accurately and consistently measure how your Service Desk is performing to ensure it is addressing the needs of customers and users, and also to make changes where necessary. When a decision is made to outsource a Service Desk, there are also special considerations that  more...

Business Crisis Management Simulation Business Crisis Management: Simulation You're the director of operations and the leader of the crisis management team for Sunshine Cruise Lines. There's a fire on board one of the company's ships during a passenger cruise, and you'll need to manage this crisis swiftly and effectively. To begin, you'll need to take a snapshot of the situation by communicating with the safety officer on board  more...

Leadership and Management Simulation ...arch company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As part of the marketing team, you have been with Limelight for just under two years. Your dedication, industry knowledge and hard work have paid off, recently earning you a promotion to manager of the department. But with the new title comes new challenges--some from sources you may never have expected. But challenges like these are all  more...

Creating Your Own Leadership Development Plan ...ing your own leadership development plan is a significant part of any successful and valuable leadership-development strategy. Leadership development plans help to ensure that you remain focused on what is required to continually grow and develop as a leader. This includes assessing your own style, values, and requirements, as well as identifying development goals, objectives, and actions. This  more...

Leadership Leadership ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Leadership is fundamental in driving quality in an organization. A good leader's actions and words filter down to all organizational levels to create a quality culture. The concepts of organizational leadership are built on a foundation of core business elements. A clear  more...

Team Dynamics Team Dynamics ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Effective development of teams improves the organization's quality and productivity. Team development encompasses team establishment, assignment of roles and responsibilities, and performance evaluation. Dynamic team goals and objectives must align with the organization's  more...

Managerial Skills and Abilities Managerial Skills and Abilities ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Quality management is an important factor in the success of today's organizations. Leading organizational thinkers have gone to the extent of saying that quality in an organization is determined by the quality of its management. In order to bring quality  more...

Communication Skills and Project Management Communication Skills and Project Management ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence An essential element of management is the ability to effectively communicate with people. The capacity to successfully communicate in today's global economy is a pivotal element to the success of any organization. Managers need to be aware of  more...

Quality Systems Models and Theories Quality Systems, Models, and Theories ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence The implementation of an effective quality system is a vital component of the success of any organization. Personnel at all levels in an organization must be aware of the quality mission, plan, and methodology it employs. A quality mission and plan  more...

Problem-Solving and Process Management Tools Problem-Solving and Process Management Tools ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." To solve quality and process-related problems, managers should continuously enhance  more...

Measurement Assessment and Metrics Measurement: Assessment and Metrics ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Were you ever in a situation where you started a new project and weren't sure of its effectiveness? Is your new process trending toward success or failure? These are questions that should be on the mind of every manager. An effective manager is  more...

Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence At what level are your suppliers performing? Are the relationships with your suppliers benefiting the organization? A quality-centered relationship with a supplier can play a vital role in the success of organizations, providing a competitive advantage in today's  more...

Training and Development Training and Development ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence The most valued resource of any organization is its people. In today's corporate landscape of technological advancement, employees must be trained to align with the strategic direction of the business. Managers of quality should know that improvements in  more...

Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma is a data-driven improvement philosophy that views all activities within an organization as processes whose inputs can be controlled to effect significant improvements in process outputs. Six Sigma uses a rigorous and systematic methodology known as DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) and a number of qualitative  more...

Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role Six Sigma Projects and the Black Belt Role ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma deployments demand major investments of time, effort, and money on behalf of an organization. Organizations need to exercise due diligence to determine if Six Sigma is the appropriate approach to employ, or if a less demanding quality and process improvement approach is better suited to meeting their needs.  more...

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ...ational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a part of the enterprise leadership, knowledge about leadership roles and perspectives helps Black Belts perform their own roles as Six Sigma leaders, and also in their regular interaction with these leaders. An organization's culture and its inherent structure, lack of resources, and top leadership support sometimes create organizational  more...

Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma Critical Requirements and Benchmarking for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) The success of Six Sigma deployment in an organization largely depends on the success of individual Six Sigma projects. Organizational stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and employees, have a strong influence on the implementation of Six Sigma projects. In turn, these projects impact the  more...

Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma ...d comparing it with the desired performance. An important part of this assessment is choosing a set of measures that will provide a comprehensive picture of how the company is achieving its goals of customer satisfaction, organizational learning and improvement, internal process performance, and bottom-line financial growth. This course examines business measures in two categories: business  more...

Common Design for Six Sigma Methodologies ...or Six Sigma (DFSS), beginning with the two common counterparts to the DMAIC methodology: DMADV and DMADOV. Design for X is emerging as an important knowledge-based multifunctional approach to design that is aimed at particular prioritized process constraints, such as cost, manufacturability, testability, or maintainability. This course explores several constraints in more detail, offering  more...

Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma offers many techniques and strategies to improve an organization's processes. This course covers the strategic and tactical special design tools that can be utilized as a Six Sigma team designs products, processes, or services. Strategic special design tools like Porter's five forces model, portfolio  more...

Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma ...nterrelationships identified during the Measure stage. As part of the analysis, a scatter diagram of dependent and independent variables is drawn to visualize the form, strength, and direction of their relationships. By determining their correlation coefficient, a linear relationship can be quantified and identified as positive, negative, or neutral. Then, using regression analysis, a model is  more...

Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, a Six Sigma team begins to analyze the root causes of the problems that it identified in the earlier stages. This analysis may require churning out huge volumes of data of different types. Sometimes this data is of a multivariate nature, meaning that  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out," says famous motivator and author, Stephen R. Covey. Six Sigma needs both effective leadership and management to deliver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts,  more...

Overview of Project Mgmt PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...inciples of PRINCE2 and is designed to assist learners as part of their preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. This course will begin by providing an overview of the elements involved with managing projects using PRINCE2. It will also cover the principles of: continued business justification, learn from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, manage by stages, manage by exception  more...

Basic Acct Principles and Framework ...nagement, and interprets them as needed. Bookkeeping is a part of the accounting function and involves the mechanical aspect of recording, classifying, and summarizing transactions in account books and posting them to respective financial statements. Apart from the statutory importance, accounting data is very critical to any organization's decision and control system. Managers, decision  more...

Customer-Focused Management Customer-Focused Management ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, is reputed to have said, "There is only one boss the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down simply by spending his money somewhere else." Effective quality management processes focus on the  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Gatekeeper Cisco Unified Border Element ...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 of a gatekeeper and explains how to configure gatekeepers to interoperate with gateways. It also gives an overview of the Cisco Unified Border  more...

Workflow Adobe Integration in Flash CS4 ... amount of time it takes to carry out tasks. Flash CS4 is part of Adobe Creative Suite 4 - a set of programs which work together to help you design for print, the Web, and mobile devices. This course explains the various ways you can optimize workflow in Flash CS4. It also demonstrates how to work with other Adobe programs, including Adobe Photoshop CS4, and Adobe Device Central CS4 - Adobe's  more...

Web 2 0 Fundamentals ...erful 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 introduction to Web 2.0, the impact of social networking, and Web 2.0 development technologies  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...

Internet Site Development Internet Site Development Planning and designing sites based on customer requirements is an essential aspect of web development. This course covers the key aspects of planning and designing sites for users, ensuring that sites have gone through site functionality testing, and also explores the use of active content and multimedia in site development. This course is part of a series in the  more...

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

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Principles I ...e provides an explanation of the core principles that are part of the secure network environment. It explains how sophisticated attack tools and open networks generate an increased need for network security and dynamic security policies, the primary objectives of security and primary types of security controls, as well as some of the factors that are involved in responding to a security breach.  more...

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

Developing Your Reputation of Professionalism with Business Etiquette Developing Your Reputation of Professionalism with Business Etiquette Your reputation often precedes you in any work environment. It can define your creditability, impact your career opportunities, and shape your relationships with your colleagues. Because your reputation is so important, you must proactively build a positive one if you want to succeed in your career. Developing a  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials Conducting Traditional Appraisals ...e. Conducting appraisals isn't easy but it's an important part of a manager's job. Regularly appraising your employees' job performance can reinforce outstanding performance, as well as help your direct reports improve below average performance. This increases productivity and helps you build better relationships with your team. To increase your comfort level with conducting appraisals, you  more...

CISSP Domain Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Planning ...SP) 2nd Edition Business continuity is an essential part of any enterprise. When a disaster occurs, it is imperative that a company be prepared, and has policies and people in place to step in and restore normal business operations. This course discusses the processes that are used to create a business continuity and disaster recovery plan and strategies for critical resource recovery.  more...

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

Oracle Database 11g R2 Using Monitoring Tuning RMAN ...g RMAN Oracle Reconstructing the contents of all or part of a database from a backup typically involves two phases. The first phase is the retrieval of a copy of the data file from the backups. The second involves reapplying changes to the file that occurred since the backup, using archived and online redo logs. To effectively administer an Oracle Database 11g database, recovery should be  more...

Operations Management and the Organization Operations Management and the Organization Operations management plays a vital role in producing and delivering goods and services to customers. It involves designing, planning, directing, and controlling the organization's resources and processes required to transform capital, skills, and materials into products and services. It is important that any operations strategy be aligned with the  more...

Value Stream Mapping in Lean Business ...lue 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...

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

Critical Thinking Essentials What is Critical Thinking ...and reach some conclusion. And all of these processes are part of critical thinking. Thinking plays a powerful role in your life it determines how you feel, what you do, and what you want. Improving the quality of your thinking, then, improves your life helping you to achieve your goals, make better decisions, and take charge of what you do. This course defines critical thinking, describes the  more...

Designing Windows 7 Client Configuration ...Microsoft Windows 7 can be a standalone client machine or part of a domain. Either way, users and administrators should ensure that computers are secure and are configured properly to mitigate any issues. In a domain environment, client computers should have standardized settings to help reduce costs and desktop support issues. This ensures the users and computers all have the same settings,  more...

Configuring Access to Resources in Windows 7 ... Computer and network access configuration is a major part of a computer administrator's job role. They make sure authentication and authorization schemes, user control, and file access are properly configured on computers in their networks. This course examines authentication and authorization, User Account Control, file access and shared resource management, and HomeGroup and BranchCache  more...

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

A Practical App 2009 Maintaining Networks A Practical App. 2009: Maintaining Networks CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application Understanding the methods that computers and network devices use to talk to one another is essential knowledge for IT technicians to have in order to configure and troubleshoot networked environments. This course examines TCP/IP, connectivity and networking issues, connection types,  more...

A Practical App 2009 Troubleshooting Hardware A Practical App. 2009: Troubleshooting Hardware CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application Within all industries, computer technicians are expected to locate and resolve issues ranging from hardware failure to operating system problems. In this course, the learner will be shown how to troubleshoot various computer components, such as motherboards, storage devices, power  more...

A Practical App 2009 Personal Computer Components A Practical App. 2009: Personal Computer Components CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application The IT industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, but the backbone of the industry has always remained the computers themselves. This course looks at the components that make up personal computers and shows you how they all work in unison. It explores such  more...

Incident Management Response Planning Testing ... incident response and recovery plans is a very important part of a CISM's role. This course examines how to identify the current state of incident response capability, identifies the elements of incident response and recovery plans, and discusses principles for effectively managing the plans. This course also examines the importance of testing, documentation, and how to physically prepare  more...

Information Risk Mgmt Program Framework Risk Assessment ...nager® 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 risk management plan and the frameworks and methodologies that are used. This course also examines risk assessment, with special  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Protocols CompTIA Network 2009: Network Protocols CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 In the late 1970s, those people working in the computer networking field felt that there was a need for a set of standards that could be used by anyone designing and developing applications and services that would need to communicate across a network. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model  more...

Accounting for Companies Stock Transactions Dividends ...s. When an investor puts money in a company in return for part ownership, the company issues stocks to the investor. Stock is the evidence of the ownership interest of the stockholder. Sometimes a company also reacquires some of its outstanding stocks from its stockholders for retiring, holding, or reselling purposes. Stocks reacquired and held with the company are called treasury stocks.  more...

Using SharePoint 2010 with Office 2010 Using SharePoint 2010 with Office 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 offers a wide variety of exciting Office integration, file synchronization, collaboration, and social computing features. This course explores the ways in which Office 2010 and SharePoint are integrated with one another. It also explores working with Office Web Apps so you can view and edit Office files in a browser window. In  more...

Managing SharePoint 2010 Pages Components ... page, you can use the available publishing pages and web part pages. SharePoint 2010 also offers a new page type, referred to simply as a page. Organizations store and organize documents on SharePoint in a number of ways, and the management of this document storage is a common power user task. Workflows enable you to streamline the execution of existing business processes using SharePoint, and  more...

Footprinting Scanning Enumeration ..., and ports that it uses and has open is a very important part of preparing for an attack on a network; but it is also tremendously important for an ethical hacker to take the same steps and to find the same weaknesses. This course will examine the steps taken to gather information, find a network range, network scanning and tools, enumeration techniques, and the countermeasures used against  more...

ICND1 1 0 INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORK DEVICES 1 0 - PART 1 ICND1 1.0: INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORK DEVICES 1.0 - PART 1 Cisco Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1.0 - Part 1  more...

ICND1 1 0 INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORKING DEVICES - Part 1 ICND1 1.0: INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORKING DEVICES - Part 1 Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 1  more...

ICND2 1 0 INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORKING DEVICES - Part 2 ICND2 1.0: INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORKING DEVICES - Part 2 Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices 1.0 - Part 2  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Maintaining Troubleshooting Network Security Solutions ...ed to perform might be limited by the security policy. As part of the change control procedures, each change needs to be evaluated for compliance with the security policy. Even temporary changes made as part of the diagnosis during troubleshooting processes need to be carefully evaluated against the policies of the organization. This course reviews security features that are commonly deployed  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Route Redistribution BGP Performance Issues ...ise network. However, organizational requirements such as partnerships, mergers, technology migrations, and changes in policy can make it necessary to support the use of multiple routing protocols in the same enterprise network. In such situations, route redistribution between the different routing protocols is often necessary to achieve IP connectivity between the different parts of the  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Network Layer Connectivity OSPF EIGRP Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Network Layer Connectivity, OSPF & EIGRP Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 IP routing is the core technology deployed in all current enterprise networks and is used in all areas of the network. For most connectivity problems in IP networks, the network layer is the point where troubleshooting processes start. Enhanced Interior  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution ...f OSPF. An OSPF network can scale to very large sizes, in part because of route summarization. Default routes can reduce routing table size, and also reduce memory and CPU utilization. The use of special-case area types to inject default routes reduce the amount of flooding, the link-state database (LSDB) size, and the routing table size in routers within the area. Network designers should  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 EIGRP Authentication Advanced Feature Implementation ...co IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Security is an important part of any network and should be extended to the routing protocol by implementing neighbor authentication. Without this authentication, unauthorized or deliberately malicious routing updates can compromise the security of network traffic. EIGRP neighbor authentication can be configured in such a way that routers can participate in  more...

The Certificate Services Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 ...o plan the implementation of Windows Server 2008 AD CS as part of a PKI. It demonstrates the use and maintenance of certificates, and covers the types and hierarchy of Certificate Authorities (CAs) that can be configured. The course also describes key features offered by Windows Server 2008 AD CS that may be deciding factors in a business s decision to migrate or upgrade to AD CS, including  more...

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

Competitive Marketing Strategies Conducting an Internal Analysis Competitive Marketing Strategies: Conducting an Internal Analysis When developing competitive marketing strategies, one of the most important steps is carrying out effective research and analysis. As well as assessing the external competitive environment, you need to look inward. In other words, you need to assess your organizational capabilities - what unique skills and resources does your  more...

Information Security Governance Overview ...ger® 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 business objectives and consistent with applicable laws and regulations. This course looks at the role of information  more...

Campus to Corporate Developing a Professional Image ...image is vital to career success. Knowing how to dress is part of it, but there's much more. It's about demonstrating your best qualities through the attitude you bring to your work. And it's about respecting yourself, your job, your organization, and your coworkers. This course explains how you can show professionalism by your appearance and by following rules of conduct - for example, rules  more...

A Practical App 2009 Maintaining Operating Systems Windows 7 Update A Practical App. 2009: Maintaining Operating Systems (Windows 7 Update) CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application There are a variety of hardware and software resources a technician can use to troubleshoot Windows operating system issues. This course examines the commands, disk management tools, system utilities, and error messages commonly used to resolve such problems.  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Addressing ...004 CompTIA Network 2009 In order for devices to be part of a network, each must have at least one unique address. All network devices have a hardware address but communication is enabled through the use of logical addresses, most commonly IP addresses. This course describes the two most common types of network addresses MAC addresses and IP addresses. The details of IP addressing  more...

IFRS Key Standards for Financial Accounting Activities ...tandards are now adopted in over 110 countries from every part of the world and several other countries are preparing to adopt them. This course aims to prepare learners for implementing some key standards related to financial and accounting activities. It takes learners through the standards relating to accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors, and the treatment of  more...

Queries and Reports in Access 2007 ...convert data into useful information and are an essential part of any database application. Access 2007 has a Query Wizard which simplifies the process of formulating a query and provides various methods of creating reports to present summarized information easily and effectively. This course explores the use of the Query Wizard and demonstrates how to create or modify a query in Design view in  more...

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

JavaScript Functions Regular Expressions ...Function objects and useful predefined functions that are part of the JavaScript language. It will also detail the regular expression support built into JavaScript that allows developers to perform pattern matching and validation of user-entered data. Specific topics covered will include Function objects, recursion, anonymous functions, predefined JavaScript functions, and pattern matching  more...

Optimization Customization With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ...se custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 3.5 web applications. This course is one of a  more...

Application Configuration Deployment with VB 2008 ...yment of a .NET Windows Forms application is an important part of the development life cycle. This course covers how to install a Windows Forms application and configure application permissions using ClickOnce deployment. Specific areas covered include ClickOnce deployment, using the Windows Installer, security in .NET Windows Forms, and Trusted Application Deployment. This course is one of a  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Web Application Optimization Customization with VB 2010 ...se custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 4.0 web applications. This course is one of a  more...

Oracle Database 11g Database Auditing ...Oracle Monitoring or auditing should be an integral part of your security procedures. Oracle Database 11g includes auditing tools for database, user, and fine-grained auditing. This course explores how to implement basic database auditing, privileged user auditing, DML and DDL auditing, and how to send audit records to the operating system files. Implementing fine-grained auditing (FGA),  more...

Operations Mangement Inventory Management ... 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 their ability to make products and services available to their customers. Although inventory management is  more...

Strategic Sales Planning ...nd developing an effective sales strategy is an essential part of any sales function and has a significant impact on the success or failure of sales initiatives. This course explores the importance of strategic sales planning, including the benefits associated with developing sales strategies. It provides insight into how to approach and develop sales strategies, including the key steps in  more...

HR as Business Partner Using Metrics Designing Strategic Initiatives ...Partner: Using Metrics & Designing Strategic Initiatives When HR aligns its initiatives with higher-level business strategy, your organization will be better positioned to achieve its goals. By becoming part of the strategic planning process, HR can help drive the future success of the company because, ultimately, all business objectives are met by the organization's people. By collecting  more...

NET Framework 4 Web Application Optimization Customization with C 2010 ...se custom master pages, themes, and skins, as well as Web Part pages that allow users to personalize their own web pages. This course explores the various ways you can employ these tools to develop and optimize web applications. Specific topics covered include modifying page layout with master pages, using themes, and utilizing Web Parts in ASP.NET 4 web applications. This course is one of a  more...

Monitoring Controlling Closing Projects with Project Server 2007 ... Office Project 2007 and Office Project Web Access 2007 - part of Project Server 2007 - facilitate the monitoring and tracking of tasks, the application of performance metrics by way of status and task reports, and the project closing procedures. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project  more...

Advanced HTML5 Advanced HTML5 This course provides instruction on many of the new API's that have been introduced with HTML5 relating to web support, communication, and 3D graphics. The course also covers features that are strictly speaking not part of the HTML5 specification, but are often associated with HTML5 because they were introduced at much the same time.  more...

So You Wanna Be A Lyric Writer ...rics for two original songs, and a query letter. Music is part of all of our lives. Studies tell us that people who listen to music, sing, play a musical instrument, or write music and lyrics themselves score higher on tests, get better jobs, and smile more than their less musically inclined neighbors. To be a true lyric writer, you will need three things -- your imagination, your creativity,  more...

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

Manifesting 103: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! Achieving Life & Livelihood Potential w/Momentum Manifesting 103 the third and final installment of the Manifesting Series by Susan James, introduces to the student the Mechanics of Desire and from where it begins. Also addressed is the question, if we desire it, how can we manifest it ? The ego plays an important role in this evolving stage of manifesting. It is here that the defining line  more...

Introduction to Dreamweaver MX ... Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004 is the first of a 3-part course series. Students will need to have access to Dreamweaver MX 2004, or Dreamweaver MX, the Internet and the course textbook "Macromedia Dreamweaver MX" 2004 Hands on Training(ISBN 0-321-20297-X) by Garo Green & Lynda Weinman. In this course, the student will be responsible for working through the "Hands On" exercises. These  more...

Advanced Features of Dreamweaver MX ...Features of Dreamweaver MX - Phase 3, is the Third of a 3-part course series. Students will need to have access to Dreamweaver MX or Dreamweaver, the Internet and the course textbook "Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (ISBN 0-321-11271-7) by Garo Green & Abigail Rudner (2003). In this course, the student will be responsible for working through the "Hands On" exercises. These are designed to enhance  more...

Fireworks MX Advanced ...part course, animation, special effects, compressing and advanced features of Fireworks MX Fireworks MX Advanced is the Third and final class of a 3-part course; students are required to have access to the Internet and basic Internet and computer (file structure) knowledge, taken the Introduction and Intermediate to Fireworks MX class, have Fireworks MX or Fireworks 4 software installed in  more...

Intermediate Technical Writing Covers instructions, recommendation reports, headings, lists, notices, highlighting, and tables. This second course, Intermediate Technical Writing, in the technical-writing certificate introduces you to basic page design such as headings, lists, tables, notices, and highlighting. You`ll learn and be expected to use standard design, format, and style for these page-design elements in the  more...

J2EE Part I ( JSP/servlet ) ...empt. Complement your web-front-end with this server-side part to create a whole application. Be comfortable with round-trip development. We will mainly cover JSP/servlet/JDBC in this course. Students will develop their own applications using server-side Java. Prerequisite: Strong understanding of the Java Programming Language and basic HTML, familiarity with networking concepts, basic  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I ...n sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job: understanding good paragraph structure, understanding parts of sentences and speech, ensuring sentence completeness and conquering common problems with subjects, verbs, and pronouns. Readings and exercises will help reinforce their understanding of the  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part II: Punctuation ... and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II of the review covers punctuation, providing students with practical understanding of punctuation without forcing them to memorize countless rules. Weekly units teach the use of commas, semicolons,apostrophes, colons, quotation marks and parentheses. Exercises and tutoring help students ensure that they understand the concepts and  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing ... and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part III of the review will help the student develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style. Tutoring, readings, textbook and exercises help students ensure that they understand the concepts and can revise their own writing to be more clear, concise, and dynamic. Topics include clear reference; using synonyms and transitions;  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part IV: Achieving a Professional Style ... and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part IV of the review will help the student develop an emphatic and readable style and to design visually appealing documents. Exercises, tutoring and mastery quizzes help students ensure that they understand the concepts and can revise their own writing to emphasize important points, flow logically, and appeal to the eye. Topics include  more...

Client/Server Development and Remote Data Access in Visual Basic This intermediate 7-week course teaches how to implement database access through client/server architecture over the Internet in Visual Basic. Many applications today require access to a database located remotely, sometime over the Internet. This course will teach the student how to create both a server and a client application that can communicate with each other over the Internet and provide  more...

The Beginning Teacher What Does it Mean Helps to develop an understanding of teaching as a profession, and to assist one in the evaluation his/her motivation and ability to become part of this profession.  more...

The Beginning Teacher Operation of Schools Discusses the aspects of school administration, including financing, governance, and organization.  more...

The Beginning Teacher Understanding Instruction Reviews curriculum, instruction, and standards for teachers.  more...

Transitional Services: Part I Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education.  more...

Transitional Services: Part II Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education.  more...

Transitional Services: Part III Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education.  more...

Transitional Services: Part IV Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education.  more...

Transitional Services: Part V Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education.  more...

School Assessments Testing This course examines functional assessment and test instruments. Understanding tests and pre-school assessments are also reviewed.  more...

School Assessments Responsibilities This course reviews the assessment process, rights and responsibilities of parents, as well as school district responsibilities.  more...

Legal Research and Writing ... Students are encouraged to be in class weekly and class participation is weighted in the final grade computation. It is the student?s responsibility to complete the material covered if lessons are missed and to see that all missed lessons are made up in compliance with the College guidelines. Make-up work undertaken to complete a course after the course has ended may sometimes satisfy  more...

Using CorelDRAW - Part 1 Learn CorelDRAW (Part1), the most widely used illustration package on the Windows operating platform.  more...

Introduction to CorelDRAW - Part II Continuation of Part I with emphasis on use of the effect functions, page set up, advanced text handling, and technical illustration tools.  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program ...nd many nurses are using their skills to practice full or part time in this area. Legal Nurse Consulting is a very exciting and challenging practice specialty. I am sure you will be pleased with our certificate program?s course of study. This course will surely prepare you to begin your career as a Legal Nurse Consultant. This certificate course is formatted for 90 contact hours of self-paced  more...

Applying Leadership Basics Course description -- Applying Leadership Basics provides the fundamental skills for leading a group: defining the task, establishing a vision, gaining commitment, and building relationships. It tells you how and when to use various leadership styles and gives smart techniques to help leaders direct the efforts of others. The Strategies and Tips in this module teach you how to foster innovation,  more...

Learn How to Repair Computers: Get Certified in 7 weeks ...an. You will learn what makes a computer tick, what each part does, how it all fits together. Want to know how hard drives work? Want to know what is inside a CPU? Want to know what is on the motherboard? Each week different sections of the computer will be covered along with how each section works and why it works. One other piece of information that is vital to know - every lesson will also  more...

Access 2002 ...es, forms, filters, sorts, queries, and reports. The next part of the course strives to broaden and develop the basic database skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access. The course also shows how to work with individual fields to ensure that overall database structure is  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Expert ...omating tasks. Other skills taught include formatting one part of a document differently than another and combining Word with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills in creating and managing large projects. Many of the skills learned deal with using Word 2002 in team projects, such sending a document for review to  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Level 3 In this course, users will learn how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Students will also gain insight into how Word can be combined with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills in creating and managing large  more...

Office 2000 Intermediate This course is designed to familiarize students with the intermediate features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2000. It also includes a section on presentation skills. This course introduces students to the more powerful aspects of these applications and attempts to broaden and develop the basic skills that they already possess. This course is designed to familiarize  more...

PowerPoint 2000 In this course, students will become familiar with the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, including creating presentations and working with visual elements. As students become more advanced, they will use masters, templates, and animation features, as well as learn how to prepare presentations by working with speaker notes and developing audience handouts. In this course, students will  more...

Word 2002 MOUS This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, they will also discover how to enhance the look and functionality of them. This course begins by teaching students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they  more...

Balancing Work and Family Course description -- Although most people must work in order to live, it is family that makes life worth living, and ita ™s important to be able to balance the requirements of these two major efforts in order to satisfy our personal needs. This course has tools and techniques for identifying basic values and assuring that efforts and time are spent in ways that bring the most reward and  more...

Becoming an Effective Team Member Course description -- The key to a teama ™s success is the effort of each individual team member. As just one component of your team, it is up to you to do the best that you can for the team in order for it to achieve its goals and objectives. In this course, you will learn Tips and Key Points for developing a team-oriented attitude and learning to work with your teammates. You will soon see  more...

Building a Successful Team Course description -- Your team may just be forming, or you may be renewing your goals for the coming year. You may have just gotten a new team member or even lost a few. This course will take you through the various stages of a teama ™s development and give you Strategies and Tips for guiding your team successfully through the process. You will learn how to recognize and respond to your  more...

Business Writing Basics ...at to use for a memo, business letter, etc.? Writing is a part of everyday life, particularly in the work setting. This course will help you avoid common grammar and spelling blunders and outline ways you can make your writing more persuasive and professional. Once you`ve learned the simple guidelines for writing more effectively, misunderstandings will be avoided, and you will be able to  more...

Choosing a Childcare Provider Course description -- There are numerous options from which to choose a child care provider, and ita ™s important to find the one that meets your needs the best. This course has guidelines and tools for identifying the essential services that you should expect, determining the competence of the child care staff, matching a childa ™s needs with the providera ™s capabilities, and  more...

Coaching and Counseling Course description -- It would be na ve to think that all employees have the skills necessary to succeed without even being taught what these skills are. In addition, many people may have personal concerns that hinder work performance. By learning how to effectively coach and counsel, you can help your employees ease personal burdens and train them in the skills they need to be better employees.  more...

Conducting Performance Reviews Course description -- Performance reviews are one of the most challenging responsibilities that leaders have, and this course will walk you through the process step by step and help you avoid many common pitfalls. There are ways to get the employee involved in the review process, and techniques to use in the performance discussion itself. Youa ™ll be given techniques for dealing with  more...

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

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

Dealing with Difficult Customers Course description -- Today's information-age customers are the most informed and demanding shoppers ever. For a service representative, meeting the demands of one of these savvy customers can be a customer service nightmare! Taking this course will wake you from the nightmare and show you how to calm angry customers and resolve their complaints while keeping your cool. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET  more...

Dealing With Violence In The Workplace Course description -- More often than we care to admit, society and the workplace are becoming more violent. This course has tools and methods to help the manager or supervisor recognize potentially violent situations before they need attention, and then to take positive action to avoid or eliminate the potential problem. There is a wide array of techniques to help leaders use communication,  more...

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

Developing A Child s Critical Thinking Skills Course description -- Critical thinking skills are essential for children to have as they learn to make decisions and solve problems. This course addresses what adults can do to teach children how to think through and reason in age-appropriate ways, preparing them for the greater responsibilities that come as the child matures. There are diagnostic tools, activities, and communication techniques  more...

Understanding the Learning Process Course description -- You might have the feeling that your employees are scared of you because of your position. As an executive who is concerned about your organization, it is up to you to gather feedback from your working level employees and to build trusting relationships throughout the organization. This course offers suggestions and techniques for building up the communication highway between  more...

How To Master Business Management Course description -- Every employee and manager needs to know a number of basic business management principles and processes, regardless of his or her function or discipline. This bundle includes topics that will build an employee's mastery of several essential business processes and issues, including financial basics, contracts, and business communications. It includes something for everyone,  more...

How To Master Human Resources Course description -- This bundle covers some of the most challenging human resource compliance issues that employees and supervisors facea sexual harassment, violence, and EEO practices. Use the lessons in this bundle to prevent or address workplace situations that must be handled sensitively in order to promote respect and avoid legal consequences. Also included is a course to assist your  more...

How To Master Leadership Course description -- The secrets of organizational effectiveness lie in the capabilities of a company's leadership. This bundle includes those fundamentals of effective leadership that will have the greatest impact on performance. Whether applying essential motivational principles or developing a strategic plan, your organization's leaders will find solid, best-practices guidance in this bundle.  more...

How To Master Personal And Family Course description -- It wasn't so long ago that companies expected employees to give their all to the job and sacrifice their lives in order to get ahead. Now most organizations understand that employees are whole people who show up for work each day, people who want to be effective not just on the job, but in their personal lives as well. This bundle helps employees deal with some of the thorny  more...

How To Master Personal Career Course description -- Much of one's professional success is a function of personal skills that relate to professional activities, such as interviewing for a new job, balancing work and family, and managing stress. The 10 courses in this bundle develop personal competencies that will support your employees' career aspirations and enhance their effectiveness in their private lives. IMPORTANT NOTE:  more...

How To Master Staying Positive Course description -- Today's fast-paced and competitive work environment is loaded with inconvenience, frustration, and even chaos. Maintaining a positive attitude and outlook has never been toughera or more important. The How to Master Staying Positive bundle is first aid for the stressed and stretched. Its courses provide guidance on managing stress, dealing with burnout and anger, time  more...

How To Master Team Building Course description -- Meeting business objectives and maximizing resources requires effective teamwork, and this bundle will build the basic competencies that will ensure your teams are organized, goal-oriented, and customer-focused. Together they provide a toolkit of effective techniques and strategies for building high-performing teams in any function or discipline. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET  more...

Internet Basics ...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...

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

Leading Effective Meetings Course description -- Meetings, meetings, meetings. You cana ™t live with them and you cana ™t live without them. Make sure that the meetings you lead are organized, focused, and productive. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training.  more...

Leading Effective Teams Course description -- This practical, hands-on approach to team leadership addresses the three essential elements of creating an effective team: focusing on results, providing structure, and building positive interactions and teamwork. You will be given tools to help you document the purpose of your team and account for all the tasks that need to be done. You will learn techniques to help you keep  more...

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

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

Managing Disagreement Course description -- Conflict comes in all formsa from a change in work processes to full-blown disagreement about the company's strategic planning. Fortunately, there are several techniques for managing disagreement, depending on which parties are involved and how important the issue is to each person. This course identifies the strategies for solving conflict and maintaining positive working  more...

Managing Negative People Course description -- Some people can be difficult to work with. They never seem excited about their work, and they create a general atmosphere of negativity. So how do you handle them? This course will help you identify what it is that makes certain people pessimistic and what you can do to help them. It will identify strategies you can use for boosting self-esteem, morale, and turn negativity  more...

Managing Projects Course description -- The Strategies and Tips in this course will take you through the steps of managing a project, from defining the requirements to managing the implementation. You will be given tools and methods for organizing the project activities, focusing on customer needs, and leading the project team to successful completion. There are suggestions for resolving plan and budget conflicts,  more...

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

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

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

Succeeding as a Supervisor ...153;s success. Here is where the most valuable resources, particularly the workforce, are either maximized or wasted. This course details the most important elements of successful supervision, with attention to both people and organizational skills. There are tools and techniques for making the most of the talents of the work group, personal skill assessments, and methods for organizing and  more...

Telephone Sales Skills Course description -- This course identifies the specific selling techniques and strategies that sales people need to be effective over the phone. It gives suggestions for relieving the anxiety of picking up the phone; checklists to make sure you are prepared for that all-important conversation, and techniques for polishing your over-the-phone approach. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE)  more...

Telephone Skills for Quality Customer Service ...part of business and often aid in your customersa ™ first impression of your company. This course identifies telephone skills needed to be successful and more professional. It provides strategies to enable you to give your callers the quality service they deserve. You will learn tips for handling the telephone, ways to manage the discussions, and how to influence your customera ™s  more...