Online Part 1 eLearning - Training Resources

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

Introduction to Dreamweaver MX(tm) Hands On Training for Dreamweaver MX. Learn from an Expert. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. This is not for a beginner. For PC use. Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004 is the first of a 3-part course series. Students will need to have access to  more...

Advanced Features of Dreamweaver MX(tm) Dreamweaver MX Advanced - Phase Three Advanced 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  more...

Fireworks MX Advanced Third of a 3 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  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...

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...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part I: Sentence Structure Need help with your writing? This full review of the basics of sentence structure and parts of speech will get you started. This is the first of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. Students may take the courses in sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part II: Punctuation Get your mechanics and punctuation up to specs under the watchful eye of our expert instructor. This is the second of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing You will develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style that gets the attention of your reader. This is the third of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. While it is preferable that students take all three courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their  more...

Influence Your Customer to Take Action and Buy Achieve the right personal chemistry throughout the selling process. Selling is a balance of give and take. You give your customer what they want to know about your product or service can do for them, and then they `take` it from you in exchange for a price. Most often referred to as closing, you ask them to make a decision by suggesting they take action. According to the old school of  more...

Boost Your Self-Confidence And Enjoy Selling Success Reinforce your self-motivation, understand how to improve your attitude and set goals. Selling success is part product and industry knowledge, part people and communication skills and part attitude and perspective. Strengthen your self-image, set and achieve goals that reach your company`s and your own expectations and reinforce your self-motivation to take control of what you can to reach your  more...

Beginning Travel Career 5 Week Onlineworkshop An intensive course designed for anyone interested in a career in the travel industry. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Advanced Travel Career 6 Week Onlineworkshop This course will build on basic knowledge of the travel industry and is designed for those who have completed Beginning Travel or who are considering returning to the travel field after an absence and would like a refresher course. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program,  more...

Global Travel Geography Culture Designed to orient the potential travel professional to global geography and culture A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Travel Agency Computer Training Competencies This course is for those who will focus on gaining hands-on knowledge with one of the airlines computer reservations system used by travel agencies and airlines. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

The Travel Agent s Approach to Booking Cruises This course is designed to demonstrate how knowledge of the cruise industry can translate into more effective package salesmanship. A book fee of $65 is required to be paid in addition to tuition if this course is sold by itself. If this course part of the 5 course Travel Careers Training Program, there will be a $5 discount on the book.  more...

Human Resource Management in the 21st Century Human Resource Management in the 21st Century takes the participant from the traditional HR practices, to the focus on new and innovative HR practices of the 21st Century. Virtual offices, independent workforce, customers with multiple areas of interest and geographic locations all contibute to the HR challenge within today`s organizations. Today the battle to recruit and retain organizational  more...

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

Introduction to Customer Relationship Management CRM -Part 1 DISCONTINUED--Step into the world of CRM with this foundation course in Customer Relationship Management and learn how the practice of effective CRM can not only transform you into a highly successful business professional but also improve your company`s bottom line by helping you expand and retain your valuable customer base.  more...

Customer Relationship Management CRM -Part 2 DISCONTINUED--Advanced CRM is the second and final part of our program. The course will teach you how to independently develop a CRM plan for your organization after conducting a focused analysis of your organization`s business processes and customer profile.  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part I, 2, 3 Bundle Purchase our top 3 English Writing Courses at a bundled discount price.  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1) Designed for people who want to improve their writing by brushing up on the basics of grammar  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 2) A continuation of Learn Grammar the Easy Way , this course concentrates common errors in word usage  more...

Fireworks MX Intermediate Second part of a 3 part course, learning advanced features of Fireworks to create commercial images and effects.  more...

Java 2 -- Building Graphical User Interfaces This course contains 3 units: The Java.awt.package, using GUI components and managing the layout. Each unit covers detail the elements of Java necessary to build graphical user interfaces. This course contains 3 units: The Java.awt.package, using GUI components and managing the layout. The first unit will cover the features of the java.awt.package. It explains the important methods and alignment  more...

Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact This class addresses beginning technical writers, managers looking to improve quality and efficiency, and all those who deal with screenshots. We will show you how to make screenshots, increase their impact, place them in manuals and online documents, and choose the appropriate tool. Making Efficient Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact Screenshots are a powerful way to convey information  more...

Flash I: Mastering the Tools Produce exciting Web and multimedia presentations with Flash, the industry standard software for animation on the Web. In this intensive course, you will learn how to create the various graphic, button, and movie clip symbols that you will place in your SWF files. You will be taught by an experienced multimedia specialist, teacher, and instructional designer. Comprehensive learning modules will be  more...

Introduction to Fireworks MX Using Fireworks to create professional images for the web or desktop work Introduction to Fireworks MX is the first class of a 3-part course; students are required to have access to the Internet, basic Internet and computer (file structure) knowledge, Fireworks MX or Fireworks 4 software installed in their computer and the course book ? Visual Quickstart Guide Macromedia Fireworks MX for Windows  more...

Essential Spanish Essential Spanish teaches you the basics of European Spanish quickly and easily online. Through a series of online self test exercises and with the help from our online tutors that support your study we make sure you learn with confidence and at your own pace. ESSENTIAL SPANISH - COURSE INTRODUCTION Welcome to this new online Spanish course. It is intended for native speakers of English who wish  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1) Designed for people who want to improve their writing by brushing up on the basics of grammar This course is designed for people who want to get a better feel for grammar so that they can strengthen their writing skills. Many times before a person has met you face-to-face, they?ve met you through your words. You may have sent in a cover letter and resume for a job. You may have written a memo  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 2) A continuation of Learn Grammar the Easy Way , this course concentrates common errors in word usage Do you know which sentence in each pair below is correct? The fireworks against the black sky made a dramatic affect. The fireworks against the black sky made a dramatic effect. Neither Bob nor Tom was ready for the test. Neither Bob nor Tom were ready for the test. Its cold. It?s cold. Casey  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part I, 2, 3 Bundle Purchase our top 3 English Writing Courses at a bundled discount price.  more...

Fireworks MX Intermediate Second part of a 3 part course, learning advanced features of Fireworks to create commercial images and effects. Fireworks MX Intermediate is the second 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 to Fireworks MX class, have Fireworks MX or Fireworks 4 software installed in their  more...

Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I Covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job. This is the first of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. Students may take the courses in 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  more...

Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part II: Punctuation This, the second of four review courses, focuses on punctuation. This is the second of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II of the review covers punctuation,  more...

Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing This review will help you develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style. This is the third of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part III of the review  more...

Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part IV: Achieving A Professional Style Develop a readable style and design visually appealing documents. This is the last of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part IV of the review will help the  more...

Writing Standards-Based Assessments Give your students an edge on state assessments by learning how to develop test items aligned to your state academic standards. Through participation in this course, you will learn to write questions that meet your state and local standards, including those that use higher order thinking skills. Additionally, you will learn techniques item writers use to make it difficult for test-wise students to  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...

Volunteers: Recruitment, Development, and Supervision This course is designed to provide library staff the tools to create and effectively manage a successful volunteer program. Volunteers: Recruitment, Development, and Supervision In order to manage a volunteer program successfully, supervisors must have a mind set that truly values the work of volunteers. A good management mind set will perceive volunteers as motivated and professional. The  more...

Understanding the Learning Process This course will cover the basic theories of learning, particularly the behavioral and cognitive theories, and the more modern theories such as Brain-based learning and Multiple Intelligences. Everyone is involved in the learning process for at least a quarter of his life; some of us much more than that. Understanding the learning theories and how the brain actually functions leads to better  more...

Using Databases This in-depth course will concentrate on addressing the needs of library professionals using electronic databases. Using Databases This in-depth course will concentrate on addressing the needs of library professionals using electronic databases. As you progress through the course you will gain a general knowledge of the terminology used in online searching and develop the skills needed to analyze  more...

Using a Digital Camera Acquaint yourself with the basics of using a digital camera. Learn how to capture images, focus, zoom, adjust the resolution/size settings, view images, delete images, and how to upload images to your computer. Using a Digital Camera is a seven day online course. You will learn the basics of using a digital camera. Learn how to capture images, focus, zoom, adjust the resolution/size settings,  more...

Using a Scanner Learn how to scan a document using various formats, make annotations and save/export documents. Discover how to use scanned documents in various applications. Using a Scanner is a seven day online course. This is an introductory course and provides the basics pertaining to using your scanner. Learn how to scan a document, make annotations and save/export documents. Discover how to use scanned  more...

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

Technology Integration - Best Practices Discover some of the best practices used by educators to integrate technology into their classrooms. Learn about the tools used to facilitate instruction of core-curricular objectives. Technology Integration - Best Practices is a?seven day online course. It will help you discover some of the ?best practices? used by educators today to integrate technology into their classrooms. This course  more...

Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level Start earning your TCIC Certificate today! This comprehensive program allows you to work at your own pace, take online quizzes to test what you are learning and to submit assignments for instructor review. You will focus on performing audience analyses, determining the purpose and structure for technical documents, utilizing visual and document design, and managing complex documentation projects.  more...

The Art of Active Listening Why do we like talking to some people more than others? Because they are good listeners. If someone is a good listener we not only like them more, we think they understand us and our business. We all understand the basics of good listening. Good listening, in part, is just being courteous. However, it is requires more than just being quiet and paying attention, although those are aspects of being  more...

Supervisor`s Role in Preventing Accidents A supervisor has to be Superman today with ISO standards, production goals, launch targets, human resources, and more. And that s just before lunch. Supervisor`s Role in Preventing Accidents A supervisor has to be Superman today with ISO standards, production goals, launch targets, human resources, and more. And that?s just before lunch. In our OSHA safety-training program, the Supervisor?s  more...

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

RFID: Are You Ready for It? Is It Ready for You? This course will offer you exciting information concerning Radio Frequency Identification. RFID: Are You Ready for It? Is It Ready for You? RFID: Are You Ready for It? Is It Ready for You? This course will offer you exciting information concerning Radio Frequency Identification. Whether you are considering implementing the system in your library or are currently utilizing an RFID system, you will  more...

Respiratory Protection If you re barely breathing, and you can t find the words, then you need our new safety course, Respiratory Protection. Welcome to Respiratory Protection If you?re barely breathing, and you can?t find the words, then you need our new safety course, Respiratory Protection. This course is intended to be part of OSHA training for anyone who works in or near where poisonous gases or particulate  more...

Safe Computing For Educators The Internet is a vast place, open to a wide variety of experiences. Although it can be very useful in educational settings, it can also be a dangerous place for students as well as educators. As an educator, you must keep yourself up-to-date with information to protect yourself and your students from getting into trouble. This course takes an interest in helping you learn some simple and  more...

Reaching Teenagers This tutorial will give you specific ways you can reach out to teens and provide asset building programs in your library. Reaching Teenagers This tutorial will give you specific ways you can reach out to teens and provide asset building programs in your library. You will be given tools that you can utilize to begin defining or redefining your teen program. At the end of each course section, you  more...

Providing Excellent Customer Service in a Multicultural Environment This course will help you begin to understand people with different cultural experiences and will give you some guidelines to help you serve multicultural customers. Providing excellent customer service in a multicultural environment Serving diverse and multicultural customers is an exciting and challenging part of working in libraries today. But it also presents situations that may be new and  more...

Presentation Skills for Librarians This course will focus on the area of presentation skills for librarians. Students will learn how their organization and presentation of information, as well as presentation of themselves, affect the audience s receptiveness. Presentation Skills for Librarians This course will focus on the area of presentation skills for librarians. Students will learn how their organization and presentation  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...

Phlebotomy Technician Career Training The primary function of a phlebotomy technician is to obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomy technician aids in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens, and may be involved with patient data entry. A phlebotomy technician also draws blood for transfusions, donations and research. This course provides instruction in the skills  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...

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...

Online Research Techniques You will learn how to effectively conduct research online using Grolier Online and GaleNet. Learn how to find specific information using these comprehensive Web-based resources. Online Research Techniques is a seven day online course. This course will help you develop online research skills and gain knowledge on Grolier Online and GaleNet resources. This course is offered by a State Accredited  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Expert Students will learn advanced formatting skills and 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. 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  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...

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Office 2007 The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential, part of the Microsoft Business Certification program, identifies specific skills covering the most in-demand 2007 Microsoft Office system products Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, and Outlook 2007 as well as the Windows Vista operating system. The MCAS certification is replacing the Microsoft  more...

Managing Difficult Patrons With Confidence! This course is intended to provide each participant with a basic tool-kit that can be applied to manage a variety of difficult patron situations. Managing Difficult Patrons With Confidence! Dealing with difficult patrons is a never-ending topic among library staff, especially those working in public libraries. This course is intended to provide each participant with a basic tool-kit that can be  more...

M todos de Muestreo de la Chimenea de EPA 1 - 5 La Agencia de Protecci n Ambiental de los E.E.U.U. (EPA) regula las emisiones de part culas en el aire debido a las condiciones peligrosas que estas part culas crean, induciendo problemas tales como enfermedad respiratoria, la lluvia cida, y el cambio del clima. M todos 1-5 de EPA procedimientos del contorno para determinar emisiones de part culas de fuentes inm viles tales como empresas el  more...

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

Lockout Tagout How much is a hand, an eye, or even a life worth? We re sure that this is a question your company never wants to answer. Welcome to Lockout Tagout How much is a hand, an eye, or even a life worth? We?re sure that this is a question your company never wants to answer. Your employee may have used your equipment for years, doing the same thing every day, but one day something is different. The  more...

Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy is designed to help staff gain a better understanding of the USA Patriot Act and other laws as they apply to library user privacy and other issues. Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy ?Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law and Policy? is designed to help staff gain a better understanding of the USA Patriot Act and other laws as  more...

Listening Skills for the Workplace This short course is designed to increase your knowledge of, and consider your attitude toward, listening to other people in everyday life. It includes a detailed assessment, discussion of why people filter and block communication. Listening Skills for the Workplace There is an expanding awareness in business of the value of good listening skills. To ignore this important tool in today`s  more...

Lab Safety and Chemical Hygiene ...h is found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910, Subpart Z, Section 1450 (29CFR 1910.1450). Under this standard all operations that meet the OSHA definition of a laboratory are subject to the Laboratory Standard. Who Should Take This Course: laboratory technicians scientists lab managers environmental, health and safety coordinators anyone developing a laboratory Chemical  more...

Job Safety Analysis "Ju are zuffering from fear of ze vorkplace," was the analysis while reclined in the dimly lit book-lined office. You will be fixated on our new safety course, Job Safety Analysis. Welcome to Job Safety Analysis "Ju are zuffering from fear of ze vorkplace," was the analysis while reclined in the dimly lit book-lined office. You will be fixated on our new safety course, Job Safety Analysis.  more...

J2EE Part I ( JSP/servlet ) Learn the server-side Java in one easy attempt. 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  more...

Introduction to K-12 Online Teaching The Intro to K-12 Online Teaching is a 10 contact-hour, one-week online course that is teacher-facilitated, which is a level of student-instructor interaction between a totally self-paced course and one that is instructor-led. It means you can go through the course at your own pace but an instructor is available to help whenever you need it along the way. Intro to K-12 Online Teaching is designed  more...

Introduction to Teaching Online Learn the technologies educators are using all over the world to present online courses. Through participation in this course, you will learn what tools work best in your classroom. Introduction to Online Teaching is a seven day online course. This course is designed to give you an understanding of online course delivery. It is a basic level course and will prepare you to begin to develop an  more...

Introduction to Inspiration and Kidspiration This course introduces you to Inspiration and Kidspiration. Help students organize and develop their ideas! Learn how to navigate the toolbars and manipulate text within the program. Discover how to integrate this program into your classroom. Introduction to Inspiration and Kidspiration is a seven day online course. This course introduces you to Inspiration and Kidspiration, a software package  more...

Introduction to Respondus This course will focus on the basic use of Respondus, a test generation tool. Discover how to integrate online assessments into your classroom. Introduction to Respondus course is a seven day online course that focuses on the basic use of Respondus a test generation tool, and helps you discover how to integrate online assessments into your classroom. This course is offered by a State Accredited  more...

Introduction to WebQuests Learn the basics involved in developing a WebQuest for your own classroom use. Introduction to Webquest is a seven day online course.? Learn the basics involved in developing a WebQuest for your own classroom use. You will have the opportunity to evaluate other WebQuests and evaluate them based on a set list of criteria This course is offered by a State Accredited University and offers State  more...

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

Introduction to Classical Music Enhance your enjoyment of classical music through understanding the basics of music theory, history, and performance. This class is designed for students who have little or no musical background but enjoy classical music and would like to further their enjoyment through an understanding of the basics of musical structure and historical context. By learning how to listen and understand the  more...

Integrating Technology in the Classroom This course helps educators to incorporate the Internet and computers into the classroom learning environment. The course completion is set for 90 Days but the student can take less or more time to complete (1 year max). Make use of your technlogy skills in a classroom environment - (30+ Hours, On-line) The Integrating Technology in the Classroom Library of online courses has been developed to  more...

Instructional Design Series This series will teach the learner the basics of the instructional design process. Learners will discover how to identify the need for instruction and analyze the content to be taught. Best practices for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction will help prepare the learner to create instructional programs. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner  more...

Instructional Design for the Online Learning Environment Learn how to adapt your course materials into an online model for effective learning. Discover how traditional instructional strategies can be implemented into the online learning environment. Instructional Design for the Online Learning Environment is a seven day online course. It will help you learn how to adapt your course materials into an online model for effective learning and discover how  more...

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) This eLearning course has been designed to offer a high level introduction to the concepts, terms, benefits, and relationships within the core IT Service Management processes and functions, according to the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practice framework. ITIL is becoming the standard of choice for many organizations in terms of operating IT practice as well as  more...

Improving Co-Worker Relationships This course will give you some fresh perspective on strengthening communication weaknesses in your library, along with some practical tools to tackle specific co-worker problems you may be worrying about today. Improving Co-Worker Relationships Do you need some fresh ideas to help resolve library workplace issues? This course, authored by noted library and organization consultant Pat Wagner, is  more...

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

Harnessing the Internet This tutorial is a basic introduction to the Internet as a reference resource for individuals who work in public libraries. Harnessing the Internet Anyone who has ever used the Internet knows how vast and confusing this electronic resource can be. Working in a public library, you most likely use the Internet daily, or you have customers who may ask you questions about the Internet. Sometimes you  more...

Graphics & Digital Imaging Fundamentals Learn the basics of acquiring pictures with a digital camera, with a scanner, by screen capture and from the Internet. Graphics & Digital Imaging Fundamentals is a seven day online course. It is designed to help you learn the basics on acquiring pictures with a digital camera, with a scanner, by screen capture and from the Internet. You also learn the basics with regard to file types, file size  more...

Grant Writing Basics Applying for a grant can seem like a daunting task. Certainly, there is work involved, but with the help of this tutorial, you will know the steps that are necessary and find that success is not as hard to attain as you might think. While specifically geared for library education, this course has applicability for anyone writing grants. Grant Writing Basics Grants are not just free money, but  more...

Faculty Introduction to Online Teaching Introduction to Online Teaching is a two-week, self-paced online course designed to give you an understanding of developing and teaching online courses. ? This course is designed for faculty, although certainly the premises are the same for K-12 educators, as well.? Those wishing to earn a State Board Continuing Education Unit (SB-CEU) might prefer to enroll in the Intro to Online Teaching for  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Billing This course is for students who want to learn all of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this medical-support field. When you begin working in the healthcare industry, you will be armed with all of the medical billing skills and confidence you need to do an outstanding job. This course also touches on the business acumen needed to market your new billing skills. This marketing knowledge  more...

Expert Certificate Course in Medical Transcription with Work Placement Program With no medical background necessary, you can learn to transcribe doctor`s dictation into documents with our online training.We offer hours and hours of transcription practice prepared by doctors so youare ready for the working world when you graduate. We employ six MT instructors,train you in an online-friendly manner, and encourage students to interact witheach other in online forums. All course  more...

Developing Curriculum for Online Programs This course outlines success strategies for the development of an online program. Instructional design guidelines are also presented. Developing Curriculum for Online Programs? is a seven day online course. It will help you explore special requirements and the tools needed for effective online curriculum development. This course is offered by a State Accredited University and offers State Board  more...

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

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

Copyright Basics for Librarians This course will enable the student to better understand copyright and make decisions based on solid baseline information, not rumor or possibly erroneous "common knowledge". Copyright Basics for Librarians Copyright is a hot topic in librarianship and commerce. Knowing what copyright entails and how to deal with the most basic copyright situations in library can help you avoid common copyright  more...

Computer Fundamentals You don't have to know everything to be at ease with your computer. This course covers hard drives, memory, operating systems and more. Computer Fundamentals is a seven day online course.? This course is introductory and provides the basics pertaining to using a computer. It includes the knowledge and skills required to identify different types of computers, the components of a personal  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...

Beyond Grant Writing and Approaching Viable Funding Sources with Success Many grants are developed and submitted to possible funding sources each year. Few are chosen for funding. This course will highlight the characteristics of a funded grant and a granting organization`s criteria for success. This self-directed course will guide the participant through the process of finding, applying and successfully engaging grant funding sources. The five (5) week course will  more...

Blackboard Basics for K12 Learn the basics of Blackboard, one of the nation's leading online course tools. Prepare and post documents in a course shell, use outside resources, and create discussion threads, prepare tests, and design quizzes. Blackboard Basics is a twenty-one day online course which is designed to not only teach you about the online classroom but to immerse you in it so that you are experiencing and  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online This exceptional course is a combination of Bartending the Easy Way and Professional Bar Management. The in-depth lessons will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. If you are serious about the bar business, this course will also expand your knowledge into the area of management, including inventory, profits and staff issues. This information could lead to  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online This exceptional online bartending course will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. Bartending requires so much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and adding the proper ingredients. This class will prepare you to be a great salesperson, a customer service expert and an honest and valuable employee, skills that will help you succeed throughout  more...

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

Accounting In An Hour Whether you re new to the subject or just looking for a good refresher, this course demystifies accounting and financial concepts by providing the basics in just 60 minutes. It prepares non-financial learners to understand and get involved in financial discussions and to make better decisions on financial matters. It is suggested that the student realistically consider their abilities and  more...

Access 2002 This course introduces students to the basic elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. As the course becomes more advanced, students will use Microsoft Access as a development tool. The course strives to broaden and develop the basic database skills that students already possess. This course  more...

Adobe InDesign CS3: Essentials ...kground make him an ideal InDesign CS3 software guide. In Part 1, he shows you how to navigate the new Adobe InDesign CS3 interface as well as all the paragraph, text, and character options available. In Part 2 you'll learn how to insert Photoshop, Illustrator and PDF files into your work and how to create and transform shapes and effects. Plus, you'll learn necessary skills for using color,  more...

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

Business Writing Basics Course description -- You know what you want to say, but how do you say it? Do you even know the proper format 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  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...

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

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...

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...

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 teama s  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 assuring that the  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 challenging  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 get  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...

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 issues  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 a  more...

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

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

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

Appreciating Personality Differences Course description -- Ever wonder why some people act the way they do? You may sometimes think, The world would be a much better place if everyone were more like me. But, in fact, ita s each persona s unique style that creates a more complete workplace! Thata s why ita s important to identify both your own personality style and the differing styles of others. Understanding these style  more...

Basics of Effective Communication Course description -- Basics of Effective Communication examines the fundamental elements of communication and describes how you can send clear and consistent messages to a Receiver. It gives tips for choosing the right communication method and considering other important factors that impact effectiveness. It covers effective listening and feedback skills in practical and immediately useful  more...

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

A Day 1 - Chapters 1-5 This course is designed to teach the computer technician the skills needed to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification tests. This first of a 4-part or day (i.e. "day" - a really full day - about 10 hours of training) course covers basic concepts of DOS, including commands and navigation; Windows 9x and 2000, including folders and files; control settings, such as CMOS, DMA, and IRQ; explanation and  more...

A Day 2 - Chapters 6-9 This course is designed to teach the computer technician the skills needed to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification tests. This second of a 4-part or day (i.e. "day" - a really full day - about 10 hours of training) course covers an in-depth look at Windows 9x, including installation, configuration, and customization; troubleshooting and benchmarking a PC; using diagnostic software; working with  more...

A Day 3 - Chapters 10-13 This course is designed to teach the computer technician the skills needed to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification tests. This third of a 4-part or day (i.e. "day" - a really full day - about 10 hours of training) course covers power supplies, power protection devices, and power chains; video cards and printers; modems, dialers, and dial-up networking; and Windows NT, including the registry, remote  more...

A Day 4 - Chapters 14-18 This course is designed to teach the computer technician the skills needed to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification tests. This fourth of a 4-part or day (i.e. "day" - a really full day - about 10 hours of training) course covers the skills needed to work with Windows 2000, including the alerter service, the Recovery Console, communications, and file protection. This section also explains networks and  more...

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 at target accounts that can become part of an  more...

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, you'll learn about gaining access to the right level at your  more...

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 has a dampening effect on our  more...

Views on Organizational Change The way that you respond to your new job role, new responsibilities, or fresh procedures is unique to you. The way that you react to change is intensely personal. But, to a large extent, organizations change in predictable ways and for predictable reasons. Similarly, the ways in which people respond to change tend to follow predictable patterns. Being able to think of yourself as part of this  more...

Developing Excellent Time Management Habits Time management shouldn't be a separate activity--it should be an integral part of the way you do things. For this to happen, you need to be able to develop good time management habits and avoid bad ones. An effective use of time also involves managing your environment, managing your use of technology, and managing the time-wasting activities of people around you. Today we are often overwhelmed by  more...

Using Business Tools to Manage 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 successfully and effectively  more...

Integrating Change in Your Organization The business world is constantly moving, so you can never rest on your laurels. For the change process to be effective, you must incorporate the changes that you have made and, at the same time, create structures and mechanisms that are flexible enough to allow ongoing change when necessary. To do this, you need to develop committed and flexible teams, and create an atmosphere that allows open and  more...

Writing the Marketing Plan Creative Strategy You've completed the first part of your marketing plan. Now it's time to write about your marketing tactics. You'll discover just how to match your product with your target market, determining exactly what the competitive advantages of your particular product are. Then you'll explore the price-setting strategies that will help make your product a success.  more...

Financial Analysis for Successful Marketing Whether you have a "head" for numbers, or a "dread" of numbers, no strategic marketing plan will be successful without a thorough financial analysis. The final course in this series takes a user-friendly, interactive approach to help you master the numbers game. You will analyze typical financial parameters associated with setting up a financial budget as part of an overall marketing strategy.  more...

Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking "Workplaces are not typically associated with reflection or critical self-reflection, ideas that are often considered 'soft' to the bottom-line, results-oriented world of business.... Yet, paradoxically, reflection is becoming more part of the lifeblood of organizations in today's economic environment." Victoria Marsick's words illustrate why businesses can no longer thrive on the unexamined  more...

Problem Performance Prevention Obviously, one of the starting points for managing problem performance is to prevent it from becoming so. This is a general part of effective management, focusing on those aspects of the managerial task specific to preventing problem performance. This means employing an effective selection procedure that is based on an accurate identification of the job requirements, and then using the first  more...

Performance Reviews Appraisal interviews are the culmination of the ongoing performance appraisal process. The first part of this process begins with modeling an effective performance discussion. Then, when a manager actually knows what he is aiming for, he can use this knowledge to plan and conduct a really worthwhile, efficient performance meeting. Appraisal meetings aren't always easy encounters, even when they  more...

Advancing Service Expertise It's obviously a treat to have a sumptuous meal at a five-star restaurant, or be doted on at a five star resort. But five star service extends beyond our personal entertainment. A certain degree of pampering is key to achieving customer loyalty, and this course shows us how to make "five star attitude" an integral part of our service commitment. These lessons are designed to foster awareness and  more...

Overcoming Difficult Service Situations Your customer's face is more contorted than anything you've ever seen...eyes bulging, fists clenched, and a scowl that makes Scrooge look like a nice guy. It's tempting to cut and run, but coping with even the most challenging situations is part of customer service. This course is designed to give you the means to hang in there when the going gets especially tough. Recognition of the warning  more...

The Impact of Culture on Communication Everything you say is influenced by culture. You operate with a set of invisible beliefs, values, and assumptions that become apparent to other people in the way you behave. Culture is important to the way you communicate, even though it is often hidden.Understanding more about culture can be a real bonus when working as part of any global organization. Showing your customers and coworkers in  more...

The Process of Negotiation "Let us never fear to negotiate. But let us never negotiate out of fear." What do you think John F. Kennedy was thinking about when he spoke these words? Have you ever felt fearful while negotiating? Negotiating is unavoidable. It is a natural part of life, like the emotion of fear. Understanding that fear is a form of stress can help explain why it can crop up during the negotiation process if  more...

Presenting Successfully There are a number of basic types of presentations, but all presentations have four things in common: a presenter, an audience, a venue, and a message. This course concentrates on showing how each of these vital elements has to be taken into account when preparing a presentation. Presenting is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced, starting with how you prepare, and you will be shown a  more...

Available Presentation Resources This course is about making effective use of resources that can take the pressure off you--visual aids, questions, and making a team presentation. Visual aids are overused, and presenters are overdependent on them. You need to know what visuals are available to you, and be able to determine which one suits a particular need. You need to know what makes a successful visual. Finally, you need to be  more...

Communicating for Contacts Although the old adage, "It's not what you know but who you know that counts" is not a firm basis on which to build your career, it is true that your ability to build relationships with influential people both inside and outside of your company has definite benefits. You know the importance of creating a good impression and raising your profile with those who can have a positive impact on your  more...

An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback The performance of any business depends upon the performance of everyone within the organization. To ensure that all staff are meeting their potential it is essential that there is a culture which enables feedback to be given and received. This course enables you to become familiar with the key aspects of giving candid, constructive feedback about performance. The purpose of this course is to  more...

Analyzing Project Risk Many people enjoy risk, as evidenced by the popularity of extreme sports. However, in business, risk is less welcome or enjoyable. The science of project management was founded, in large part, to manage risk and prevent it from negatively affecting project objectives, schedules and budgets. To help in this effort, "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK?? Guide) - Third  more...

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

Monitoring Controlling and Closing Programs Monitoring and controlling is an essential feature of program management, which allows you to ascertain the current benefit delivery status, ensure adequate resources are in place, and that changes are properly managed. Closing a program is a time for celebration. However, to be successful and ensure program benefits are achieved, monitoring, controlling, and closing processes must be followed.  more...

Effectively Communicating in Teams Teams rely on the participation, input, and opinions of all team participants. Learning to speak up and encouraging others to open up are important to a team's communication. Giving and receiving feedback gracefully is another critical part of communicating with team members. Without effective feedback, little will be accomplished. Effective team communication skills don't just happen. In this  more...

Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems Many of Microsoft Windows Vista's new and enhanced tools can be used to simplify system management and troubleshooting. Windows Vista can be 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  more...

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

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

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

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

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma "Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so" said Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Measuring the key characteristics in your current processes is a very significant step in any Six Sigma improvement journey. As such, sample data from existing processes needs to be identified, collected, presented, and analyzed.  more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing for the Behavioral Interview Research shows that the biggest problem with most interviews is that they lack focus and validity. This is the result of a lack of planning and structure on the part of an interviewer. To create and conduct an effective behavioral-based interview, you must have a clear understanding of what behavioral-based information is and the interviewing process itself. In this course, you'll gain a strong  more...

What to Consider When Hiring Recruitment is a complex and important activity for a manager. Effective hiring requires effective preparation. The recruitment process must be fair and safe, and there is plenty of legislation to trip up the unwary manager. Getting any part of this wrong is expensive, time consuming, and damaging to the good name of the company. This course will give you a brief overview of the major employment  more...

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

Recruiting for the 21st Century The Market It's the beginning of a new century and a new millennium, and the employment market is hot, hot, hot. Employee attitudes have shifted from "I'm sure glad I have a job" to "What have you done for me lately?" Boomers, members of the sociological phenomenon that has defined our culture since 1946, are getting ready to retire, and fewer workers from succeeding generations are available to step in. But  more...

The Ins and Outs of 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 explain what a capital budget  more...

Succession Planning and Human Resources Once you decide to conduct succession planning, how will you determine the human resources that you need? This course answers this question and other human resource issues. You will learn how to assess present and future needs as part of the succession planning process. For these two assessments, you will learn how to identify key positions, determine work requirements, and assess individual  more...

A Primer for Ensuring Accountability "You are either part of the solution or part of the problem." That assertion from Eldridge Cleaver is a perspective that you must impart to each and every employee you supervise. There are many effective ways to get them to see this valuable viewpoint. And that's what you'll learn in this course. As a manager you are on the line when things go wrong. This course is designed to enhance your ability  more...

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

Creating a Business Execution Culture In today's fast-paced, high tech world, change comes more rapidly than ever before. Businesses must be in a state of constant evolution and continuous improvement just to keep up. An organization's ability to execute is paramount to its survival. After all, how can a company be constantly evolving and improving if no one within the organization is getting anything done? In companies that execute  more...

Energizing and Empowering Employees Energy. Without it, the wheels and gigabytes of industry come to a screeching halt. And without energized, empowered employees, your part of global industry will make far less progress. This course introduces you to the importance of energizing and empowering employees. By doing so, you multiply the benefits to your department, team, and organization. The course begins by showing you ways to  more...

Coaching Performance Barry is new at quality control. He completed three weeks of training, but he has already made two major errors that cost the firm $3000. He's obviously upset and discouraged over his shaky start. If you were Barry's supervisor, what would you do? Situations like this one can cause managers to fret and fuss and begin talking about disciplinary action. However, leaders take a different approach. A  more...

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

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

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

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

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

Linux Technology Overview Part 2 Features for Users Course Overview This second course in the series provides more detailed information about how to use Linux. It does not build on the first course. It is designed so that someone who already knows what Linux is and just wants to know the basics about how to use it could take only this course. This course teaches the technical features of Linux, using the shell system, using the X Window system  more...

Linux Technology Overview Part 1 Technical Business Considerations Course Overview This first course in the series provides background knowledge about Linux and explains what factors businesses should consider when determining if they should use it. This course teaches what Linux is, its history, what it can be used for, and the risks and benefits of using it. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about this emerging technology. Learn To  more...

Linux Technology Overview Curriculum ...l Builder courses: Course 13611 Linux Technology Overview Part 1: Technical and Business Considerations Course 13612 Linux Technology Overview Part 2: Features for Users Learn To See individual course descriptions for specific course objectives and scope. Audience The audiences for this curriculum include technical managers and professionals who are evaluating whether or not to adopt  more...

HTML 4 Part 2 Advanced Topics Course Overview This is the second course in a two part series that teaches advanced topics in HTML 4.01. The course covers enhancing web pages, introduces interactivity in web pages, and DHTML and CSS. Learn To • Identify the guidelines for designing and developing a Web site. • Identify the types of image maps used to link images both at the client-side and server-side.  more...

HTML 4 Part 2 Advanced Topics Course Overview This is the second course in a two part series that teaches advanced topics in HTML 4.01. The course covers enhancing web pages, introduces interactivity in web pages, and DHTML and CSS. Learn To • Identify the guidelines for designing and developing a Web site. • Identify the types of image maps used to link images both at the client-side and server-side.  more...

HTML 4 Part 1 HTML Fundamentals Course Overview This is the first course in a two part series that presents learners with the basic concepts and skills in HTML 4.01. The course covers World Wide Web basics, formatting web pages and creating links, images and multimedia, tables and frames, and placing information online. Learn To • Identify the concepts of HTML. • Create different types of lists. •  more...

HTML 4 Part 1 HTML Fundamentals Course Overview This is the first course in a two part series that presents learners with the basic concepts and skills in HTML 4.01. The course covers World Wide Web basics, formatting web pages and creating links, images and multimedia, tables and frames, and placing information online. Learn To • Identify the concepts of HTML. • Create different types of lists. •  more...

HTML 4 Programming Curriculum The HTML 4 Programming Curriculum includes the following courses: HTML 4: Part 1(HTML Fundamentals) HTML 4: Part 2(Advanced Topics) To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

HTML 4 Programming Curriculum The HTML 4 Programming Curriculum includes the following courses: HTML 4: Part 1(HTML Fundamentals) HTML 4: Part 2(Advanced Topics) To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

CIW Internetworking Professional Part 5 IPv6 Course Overview This is the last course in a five part series that provides instruction on the features and functions of IPv6. This course will begin with a comparison of IPv4 and IPv6. Students will learn to examine the IPv6 header and extension headers, as well as the IPv6 address architecture. This course covers IPv6 routing and security, reduced network management with IPv6, and  more...

Directory Technologies Part 3 Active Directory Integrating Technologies Course Overview The is the third course in a three part series that introduces the features of Windows 2000 and its purpose, and the features and benefits of Active Directory. It also covers how to install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and how to configue Active Directory. It identifies common Active Directory management tasks, as well as covers how to manage and troubleshoot Active Directory.  more...

Directory Technologies Part 2 NDS eDirectory Course Overview This is the second course in a three part series that teaches the purpose, features, and benefits of eDirectory. It covers how to install and configure eDirectory. It also covers common eDirectory management and troubleshooting tasks. It also discusses the relationship between NDS eDirectory and the Full Service Directory model. Learn To • Understand the concept of NDS  more...

Directory Technologies Part 1 Directory Server Model This is the first course in a three part series that introduces the learner to the fundamental directory solutions and the X.500 standard. It also covers the Full Service Directory Model (FSDM), and the role of LDAP in accessing directories. Finally, it describes Netscape Directory Server Technology. Learn To: o Identify the fundamental concepts of Directory services, which include the X.500  more...

Directory Technolgies Curriculum The Directory Technologies Curriculum includes the following courses: Directory Technologies: Part 1(Directory Server Model) Directory Technologies: Part 2(NDS eDirectory) Directory Technologies: Part 3(Active Directory & Integrating Technologies) To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

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

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

NDS 8 0 Advanced Tools Diagnostics Part 1 Course Overview This is the first course in a three part series that instructs the learner how to use NDS health check tools to proactively maintain a network by performing regular system checks. The course teaches why and how to maintain server logs, as well as a test environment and it introduces learners to the features of NDS and troubleshooting tactics. Learn To • Identify the  more...

NDS 8 0 Advanced Tools Diagnostics Curriculum ... courses: Course 82731 Advanced NDS Tools and Diagnostics Part 1 Course 82732 Advanced NDS Tools and Diagnostics Part 2 Course 82733 Advanced NDS Tools and Diagnostics Part 3 Certification: This curriculum prepares candidates for exams 50-648, 50-651, and covers the Certified Directory Engineer Program (CDE). Learn To: See individual course descriptions for specific course objectives and  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Manage Security Course Overview This course is the last in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle9i. In this course you will learn the concepts and methods associated with implementing security and resource consumption in an Oracle9i database. Learn To • Define and maintain the five components of the security domain of a user in a given  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Manage Storage Structures Course Overview The Oracle 9i Database Administration: Manage Storage Structures course is the third in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle9i. In this course, participants learn the concepts associated with storage structure components. In addition, this course teaches users the procedures for managing segment free space, undo  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Create a Database Course Overview The Oracle9i Database Administration: Create a Database course is the second in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle9i. Participants learn about the concepts associated with storage structure components, management of rollback segments, temporary segments, and indexes. In addition, this course discusses how to  more...

Oracle9i Database Admin Manage an Instance Course Overview The Oracle9i Database Administration: Manage An Instance course is the first in a five-part series covering the database administration strategies and procedures provided in Oracle9i. This course introduces the participants to the concepts and procedures associated with Oracle architectural components. The participants learn the various tasks of a database administrator that are  more...

Oracle9i SQL DML and DDL The Oracle SQL DML and DDL course is the third in a three-part series covering the Data Manipulation and Data Definition language statements supported by Oracle9i. This course introduces the participants to various objects in a database. The participants learn to create, update, and delete the database objects. The participants also learn to add rows, update, and delete existing rows from a table.  more...

BizTalk Server 2000 Part 5 Secruity Optimization Course Overview This is the last course in a five part series that deals with the securing of the BizTalk Server 2000 environment and the configuring of servers and groups of servers and optimization of server group performance. This course covers the use of tools and utilities to monitor the status of the BizTalk Server 2000 environment. Learn To • Identify Microsoft Windows 2000 and  more...

BizTalk Server 2000 Part 4 Components Solutions Troubleshooting Course Overview This is the fourth course in a five part series that presents the knowledge and skills necessary to create application integration components (AICs) for use with BizTalk Messaging Services. It also covers the deployment and management of an automated business process between trading partners using BizTalk Server 2000. In this respect, it presents a type of practical application  more...

BizTalk Server 2000 Part 3 Monitoring Orchestration Course Overview This is the third course in a five part series that deals with the tracking of interchanges and business documents using BizTalk Document Tracking. It also covers the orchestration of the business process using BizTalk Orchestration Designer. The learner will review the core procedures necessary for using both these tools and has an opportunity to practice their use in the three  more...

BizTalk Server 2000 Part 2 Documents Mapping Managing Submitting Course Overview This is the second course in a five part series that deals with the mapping and managing of document flow. This course covers creating maps using BizTalk Mapper, creating objects in and managing BizTalk Messaging Manager, and the submission of documents to BizTalk Server. The course continues to build upon the scenario companies that form the scenario core of the curriculum,  more...

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

BizTalk Server 2000 Curriculum ...lder courses: Course 74310 Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000: Part 1 - Introduction to BizTalk Server 2000 Course 74311 Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000: Part 2 - Documents: Mapping, Managing, Submitting Course 74312 Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000: Part 3 - Monitoring and Orchestration Course 74313 Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000: Part 4 - Components, Solutions, and Troubleshooting Course 74314 Microsoft  more...

ISA Server 2000 Part 2 Enterprise Deployment Considerations Course Overview This is the second course in a two part series that presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on installing, configuring, troubleshooting and administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. The course covers server security, configuring packet filtering and IP routing, and configuring application filters and server  more...