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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Customers are at the heart of all Six Sigma initiatives, and this focus on customers is what makes Six Sigma an outstanding organizational performance improvement program. The voice of the customer (VOC) is a Six Sigma strategy used to capture requirements and feedback from the customer and to meet their requirements.  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) A project charter is the most important document used to initiate and manage a Six Sigma project, and it is treated as an informal contract between an organization and the Six Sigma team. The project charter articulates the problem that the Six Sigma team is going to work on, and the project's scope,  more...

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

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

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

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

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

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams must possess specific qualities to succeed throughout the development stages of their life cycles. Leaders who know how to facilitate teams will greatly enhance their chances for project success, which in turn will benefit their organizations. Motivation is one essential component that can  more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis Nonparametric Tests in Six Sigma Analysis ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Hypothesis testing is a process of assuming an initial claim about the population characteristics and then statistically testing this claim using sample data. Testing hypotheses is a very important activity in Six Sigma projects in the areas of analysis, decision making, and change implementation. In conventional  more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma Probability Distributions and Measurement Systems Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Probability distributions are an essential part of descriptive statistics that Six Sigma teams can use to assist in fitting collected data into various types of distributions. Probability distributions help to ascertain specific probability values in the distribution and lead the Six Sigma  more...

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

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

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

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

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned ... in the UK. This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives. In particular this course focuses on the general approach to tailoring a project and what's involved in tailoring; it also focuses on how to tailor PRINCE2 to suit different project environments including projects in a programme, simple projects, commercial  more...

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

IATA 2 Marking and Labeling ...ing and Labeling requirements. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affects everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable  more...

IATA 1 Hazard Class Identification Classification ...d the List of Dangerous Goods. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affect everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable  more...

DOT 4 Loading and Storage ...cident reporting requirements. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affect everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. Learner objectives are to: interpret the segregation table, recognize general  more...

DOT 3 Shipping Papers ...mergency response information. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affect everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Additional function-specific training will be provided by your employer. Learner objectives are to: list the four components of the basic description of  more...

DOT 2 Packaging and Labeling ...ling, marking, and placarding. The proper identification, preparation and transportation of hazardous materials impacts everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Additional function-specific training will be provided by your employer. Learner objectives are to: list packaging requirements and practices to ensure  more...

DOT 1 Hazardous Materials Table ...Classes, and the HAZMAT Table. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials impact everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness or familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. Learner objectives are to: define terms associated with hazardous materials  more...

Site Control HAZWOPER Site Control (HAZWOPER) This training describes measures designed to minimize your exposure to hazardous substances, and prevent the migration of contamination to "clean" areas of the site. OSHA requires that employees who work at hazardous material sites, or respond to spill emergencies, receive training to eliminate unnecessary risk of exposure to hazardous substances. The content in this  more...

Preparing for Business Crises ...preparation is the key to almost any project or undertaking. This is especially true of crisis management, where you actually have to prepare for unforeseen events. This course starts by providing basic background information on business crises. The course then provides specific tools that you can use for anticipating business crises, and processes for developing crisis management capabilities  more...

Food Safety Handling ...l risk of malicious contamination. Those involved in food preparation must follow safe procedures to ensure that food contamination and its associated illnesses are prevented. This course focuses on the health risks associated with improperly handled food. It highlights the ways in which food can become contaminated and provides guidelines for storing and handling food safely. By applying the  more...

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

Prepare for Success Prepare for Success The success of any executive-level sale is founded on the preparation that is completed before contact is made. Identifying what is likely to be required, and having that planned or in place in advance of the sale, are marks of a true professional. Based on practical methods and techniques, this course takes you through the initial stage of an executive-level sale, and  more...

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

Developing and Deploying Strategic Plans Developing and Deploying Strategic Plans ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Successful organizations are founded on effectively developing and deploying strategic plans. Organizations must identify their primary goals and objectives based on their mission and vision statements. Other success factors include understanding  more...

Effective Hiring Interviewing Simulation ...uch on the interviewer it does on the interviewee. Proper preparation, consistent lines of questioning, and established criteria for evaluation are effective tools in determining the best candidate for the job. The Effective Hiring and Interviewing Simulation serves to test the participant's ability to prepare and conduct an effective interview, handle manipulative candidates, and evaluate  more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) The enterprise leaders in an organization play the most critical role in Six Sigma success. These leaders affect the deployment of Six Sigma in terms of providing resources, removing roadblocks, managing change, and communicating Six Sigma vision to all organizational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a  more...

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

Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma Business Performance and Financial Measures in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma improvement begins with assessing the current performance of an organization's processes and products, and comparing it with the desired performance. An important part of this assessment is choosing a set of measures that will provide a comprehensive picture of how the company is achieving its  more...

Common Design for Six Sigma Methodologies Common Design for Six Sigma Methodologies ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is the methodology associated with the design of a process, product, or service, which results in Six Sigma output that satisfies both the external customer and internal business requirements. DFSS is an innovative strategy for the design or redesign of a process, product, or service from  more...

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

Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma team moves into the Analyze stage of the DMAIC process, it looks more closely at the variables and variable interrelationships identified during the Measure stage. As part of the analysis, a scatter diagram of dependent and independent variables is drawn to visualize the form, strength, and  more...

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

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

Project Quality Change Progress PRINCE2 2009-aligned ... in the UK. This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives related to the Quality, Change and Progress themes. It covers quality management principles, quality roles and responsibilities and the quality trail. It also explorers change management principles and how to control progress in a PRINCE2 project environment. PRINCE2 is  more...

Starting Up Initiating Directing a Project PRINCE2 2009-aligned Starting Up, Initiating & Directing a Project (PRINCE2: 2009-aligned) PRINCE2 PRINCE2 : 2009 Foundation PRINCE2® Foundation Every good system is based on a framework or architecture that governs its progression from start-up through pulling together all the sub-systems that work together to achieve a desired result. The PRINCE2 project management system is no exception. Its framework  more...

Overview of Project Mgmt PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...INCE2 and is designed to assist learners as part of their preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. This course will begin by providing an overview of the elements involved with managing projects using PRINCE2. It will also cover the principles of: continued business justification, learn from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, manage by stages, manage by exception and focus on  more...

Giving Constructive Criticism ...cult skills to learn. Given thoughtlessly, without proper preparation and consideration, it's likely to be ignored by the recipient, or worse yet, give offense. On the other hand, when given properly, constructive criticism given by a manager to an employee, or from a team leader to a team member, is a powerful tool for improving performance and increasing productivity. This course starts by  more...

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

Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy Tact Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy & Tact Delivering a difficult message can be one of the most challenging things you do in a professional environment. It can bring anxiety, as you are faced with addressing an uncomfortable issue, and stress at the thought of the conversation's potential to result in a situation of high emotions. This course explores the skills needed to help you  more...

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

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

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

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

SAP Project Planning Implementation SAP Project Planning & Implementation SAP SAP provides tools to help businesses quickly and efficiently implement SAP through the Accelerated SAP (ASAP) Roadmap, and to configure SAP to fit the requirements of your business. This course surveys the key activities and tasks that make up the five phases of SAP implementation using ASAP methodology: Project Preparation, Business Blueprint,  more...

Preparing to Interview ... You need to use your instinct and discernment, but solid preparation is equally important. Preparing properly helps you evaluate candidates accurately and fairly, helps to create a positive impression, and shows that you are professional. It can also help you avoid common errors such as talking too much, or asking close-ended questions that tell you little about the candidate. Proper  more...

Conducting an Effective Interview ...preparation is crucial to ensure a good interview. But all your preparation will be useless if you don't follow some important guidelines when conducting the employment interview. Opening the interview properly and establishing a sound format are key. You must also be mindful of the functions of different question types and styles so you can use them effectively during an interview. Finally,  more...

Public Speaking Strategies Preparing Effective Speeches ...fective public speaking requires significant planning and preparation. Like cooking, driving, or playing a sport, it's a learnable skill. This course teaches you how to prepare for public speaking, including determining your objective and audience profile, choosing your topic, and defining the theme of your speech. This course also covers best practices to follow when planning, researching, and  more...

Global Brand Management ... an intricate process that requires thorough research and preparation, organizational commitment, and a strong understanding of the risks and rewards associated with taking a brand global. This course outlines how to best approach global brand development by outlining how to carry out essential international market research and internal analysis, and the key stages associated with launching a  more...

Trial Balance Adjusting Entries Trial Balance & Adjusting Entries A typical accounting cycle begins with the analysis of business transactions and ends with a post-closing trial balance. Trial balances are prepared at several times in an accounting cycle. A trial balance lists all of the ledger accounts and checks if debit and credit totals for all accounts match. Trial balances provide an opportunity to correct any  more...

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

IFRS Introduction Conceptual Framework IFRS: Introduction & Conceptual Framework Because of increasing globalization and interaction among corporations and national economies, the various users of financial information require a single set of high-quality accounting standards. IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) was developed to meet this need. This course gives the learner a well-rounded understanding about IFRS  more...

Writing for Technical Professionals Preparation Planning ...Preparation & Planning Being technically knowledgeable is a good start for anyone wishing to write about a particular technology. However, it is not a guarantee that what is written will achieve its ultimate goal. In fact, some of the greatest technical experts find it very challenging to write effectively on technical matters. While it is important to understand the subject matter, it is  more...

Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals Preparing to Negotiate Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals: Preparing to Negotiate Effective sales negotiation skills are essential for any successful sales professional. However, being able to maximize the value of your proposal for both you and your customer isn't an easy task. This course provides direction on how to use a strategic negotiation process to strike effective, long-lasting, and profitable  more...

Dealing with Common Meeting Problems ...tor can introduce problems in meetings, despite your best preparation and planning endeavors. But you can learn to improve the effectiveness of your meetings by evaluating them and addressing common problems that jeopardize their progress. This course shows you how to measure the effectiveness of your meetings, and how to intervene appropriately during meetings to get back on track when  more...

Client/Server Development and Remote Data Access in Visual Basic ...n hands on training. As a result, course work is often in preparation for the lab. Pre-Requisites: Beginner-level knowledge of Visual Basic Basic familiarity with database concepts Required Materials: Visual Basic 6.0 MS Access 2000 Internet access Course material is presented through the use of a website with a username and password given to new students. Some of the material takes the form of  more...

Certified eMarketing Associate Certification (CeMA) ...y e-marketing certification recognized by a state office. Preparation resources will be e-mailed to applicants. Certification-a sign of competence and achievement in this field-is particularly important in a competitive job market. While relatively few advertising, marketing, and public relations managers currently are certified, the number of managers who seek certification is expected to  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program ...for clinical practice as a Legal Nurse Consultant and for preparation for national certification examinations offered by various associations. Requirement for this certification course is state registration as a Registered Nurse. This course is developed specifically for preparatory education for registered nurses desiring to practice as a Legal Nurse Consultant. This course will prepare  more...

Comprehensive SAT Math Test Preparation Explores working with Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability problems. MIME Method (Mentor Instructor, Interactive, Modular Weekly Lessons, Equals Effective Student Learning). MIME learning is interactive and works. Bulletin board, "leave a message" courses are outdated.  more...

Comprehensive ACT Math Test Preparation Explores working with Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability problems. MIME Method (Mentor Instructor, Interactive, Modular Weekly Lessons, Equals Effective Student Learning). MIME learning is interactive and works. Bulletin board, "leave a message" courses are outdated.  more...

A Test Preparation This is an online A+ practice test only. Test material covers the material to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification examination for PC Technicians.  more...

Soft Skills Using MS Office Applications ...designing, slides. Visual effects are added, and finally, preparation and delivery of the speech are discussed. Business Writing Using Word provides students with a review of the skills needed to write successful and effective letters, memos, minutes, proposals, reports, and press releases. It also reviews basic spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules. Business writing covers sentence and  more...

A+ 2003 Test Preparation This is an online A+ 2003 practice test only. Test material covers the material to prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2003 Certification examination for PC Technicians. This course does not include training of any kind - just practice tests. During the 90 day access period, the user may take the 70-question A+ 2003 practice test as many times as they like. Each time the test is launched, it pulls 70  more...

A+ 2003 Complete Bundle (90 days of online training for PC Technicians) ...aterial. +A prerequisite test to help gauge your level of preparation. +More than 28 hours of interactive, multimedia training. +More than 1,000 pages of printable reference material to reinforce online computer-based learning. +Unlimited use (during the licensed 90 days of online access) of CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) A+ 2003 practice exam questions (practice test draws  more...

Pharmacy Technician National Certification Exam Preparation Course Would you like to become a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)? Take your career to the next level and get this credential. Many Pharmacy Technicians who become certified receive financial compensation and several states are even requiring Certification for employment. Keep your employment opportunities open and make the most of your career by becoming Certified. The Pharmacy  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing ... and update their technical writing knowledge and skills. Preparation for teaching professional communication. Prepare and deliver training for their companies Advance into documentation management positions. Advance career objectives and increase salary in the workplace. FAQ Common Questions What credits do you receive by completing this course? These are CEU credits (Continuing Education  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing for Current Technical Writers ... and update their technical writing knowledge and skills. Preparation for teaching professional communication. Prepare and deliver training for their companies Advance into documentation management positions. Advance career objectives and increase salary in the workplace. Frequently Asked Questions What credits do you receive by completing this course? These are CEU credits (Continuing  more...

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) ...raining, assistance in identifying responsible staff, and preparation and organization of an equipment inventory, You will also gain valuable information needed for the development, implementation, and upkeep of an effective Lockout/Tagout Program. This course provides training as required by OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Standard (29CFR 1910.147). Material covered in the  more...

NETS`T - National Education Technology Standards for Teachers ...ndidates seeking certification or endorsements in teacher preparation should meet these educational technology standards. It is the responsibility of faculty at cooperating schools to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to meet these standards. The six standards areas contain performance indicators that provide specific outcomes to be measured when developing a set of assessment  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) ...tions), legal writing, research, the use of citations and preparation of the documents required. Since the Internet has become a major resource to the profession, hundreds of sites are provided for references and research projects both in the course and for future use in the profession. This comprehensive program reviews English grammar and provides all the typing rules, complete with the  more...

Negotiate Profitable Real Estate Deals--Instructor-Led ...ng table. The secret to successful negotiation is careful preparation and communication. This course will teach you proven tactics and methods for all types of real estate negotiations and prepare you to leave the table with success assured. 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  more...

Negotiate Profitable Real Estate Deals--Self-Directed ...ng table. The secret to successful negotiation is careful preparation and communication. This course will teach you proven tactics and methods for all types of real estate negotiations and prepare you to leave the table with success assured.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  more...

Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying ...y win-win negotiation is the new standard. You have less preparation time than ever. You may even get lured into using the convenient, but often ineffective, method of negotiating by email. If it seems like you?re at a disadvantage, you are! But you can quickly get the modern negotiation strategies and skills you need to get the best deals in today?s environment. The highly personal and  more...

Spanish Language: Indoor Cranes (Gr as Para Interiores) ...of safe use of Indoor Cranes. Topics covered are pre-lift preparation and inspection, proper rigging and lifting of load.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Health and Safety - Spanish Language: Indoor Cranes (Gr?as Para Interiores) This course  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Using Financial Statements ...the following topics: The purpose of financial statements Preparation of financial statements Accounting Rules Verification of Financial Statements Comparison of Financial Statements Weaknesses of Financial Statements The Four Primary Types of Financial Statements Analysis of Financial Statements Budgets Pro Forma financial statements Internal controls and financial statements Dashboards The  more...

Portfolio to Interview: Landing a Job as a Technical Writer ...and resume and the final stage of interviewing. With this preparation you will be in the best possible position to use any opportunity that comes your way to get a job as a technical writer. Portfolio to Interview is authored by a 25 year veteran of the technical writing field, with experience in hiring as well as seeking top-level positions. You'll gain from his insight into how interviewers  more...

Mastering Presentation Skills for the Workplace ...l tool in career success. This course explains how proper preparation can help you deliver a more effective presentation, how to best structure message content to accomplish a presentation goal,provides tips and tools for improving your delivery skills for presentations, and shows you how to design a dynamic PowerPoint presentation and use other visual tools to support message content.You may  more...

What to Consider When Hiring ...tivity 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 legislation that affects  more...

Interviewing Effectively ... just happen. They are the result of careful planning and preparation. Interviews are time consuming, and although you will not want to skimp on them, you have to use the available time as efficiently as possible. This course shows you how to screen and manage the interview time efficiently. You have to be confident about the methods that are used by whoever conducts interviews in your  more...

Microsoft SMS 2003 The Pre-planning Phase To describe the planning elements that need to be analyzed in preparation for SMS 2003 installation  more...

Elements of a 360-Degree Performance Review ...organization is a large undertaking; however, with proper preparation of your participants, the resulting feedback is far more likely to be accurate and useful. Failure to consider the crucial elements of the review process could result in misspent time and resources and be disappointing for the implementers and ratees. Whether you are currently using a 360-degree performance review process or  more...

Management Development for Technical Professionals ...lasses in the development of management skills. With this preparation, you will create an action plan to realize your development program. Next, you will create the necessary personal and professional networks within your organization to ensure a smooth, successful transition from technical professional to manager. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the challenges of  more...

Controlling Managing Closing a PRINCE2-aligned Project ...in the UK . This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives under the Processes area, covering four of the eight processes, namely Controlling a Stage, Managing Stage Boundaries, Managing Product Delivery and Closing a Project. The contents of this course, including all text and graphics, have been created solely by, or on  more...

Initial Ongoing Processes in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ... in the UK. This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives under the Processes area, and explores four of the eight processes, namely Starting up a Project, Initiating a Project, Planning and Directing a Project. The contents of this course, including all text and graphics, have been created solely by, or on behalf of,  more...

Managing Quality Risk in a PRINCE2-aligned Project ... in the UK. This course is designed to assist learners in preparation for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam objectives related to the Quality in a Project Environment and Management of Risk components. It covers quality management principles, quality roles and responsibilities, and the quality path. It also explorers risk management principles, the risk management cycle and tools for  more...

Techniques for Managing a PRINCE2-aligned Project Techniques answer the question ?How?? Project management techniques are procedures that members of a project team use to complete tasks. Experienced Project Managers often keep a toolbox of proven and trusted techniques nearby. They need techniques that are documented and repeatable. Techniques should also be flexible and appropriate for use with any type or size of project. The PRINCE2 project  more...

Illustrator 10 Techniques ...ture Effects PSD Effects pt. 1 PSD Effects pt. 2 Printing Preparation pt. 1 Printing Preparation pt. 2 CD Cover Overview Setup Crop Marks Photo Placement Colour Mode Constraints Photo Filters Logo pt. 1 Logo pt. 2 CD Title Back Cover Text Bar Code Detergent Carton Overview and Setup Guides Box Outline Backgrounds Text Headers Side Text pt. 1 Side Text pt. 2 Drawing Overview Drawing pt. 1  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.  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Preparation Strategies ...Preparation and Strategies offers the student guidelines for preparing the teleselling workspace and maximizing telesales calls. The program provides processes for preparing telesales scripts and managing telesales calls. In addition, the program offers the student examples of communication techniques, such as implementing components of an effective voice, listening to feedback, and asking  more...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 3 ...procedure. Perform the steps to label the tape media in preparation for backup. Perform the steps to select the file system data that will be backed up. Perform the steps to select the device which will store the file system backup data. Perform the steps to select the device which will store the file system backup data. Perform the steps to submit a file system backup job. Perform  more...

Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 5 Remote Installation Course Overview This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for experienced support professionals to use Remote Installation Services to deploy Windows 2000, and how to configure RIS security. L earn To: Identify the benefits of configuration management. Identify the method used to deploy Windows 2000 Professional by means of RIS. Identify the guidelines for  more...

Oracle Cert App Developer Track for Developer 2000 R2 Curriculum ...preparation courses for this important certification program. Each of these TBT courses has been co-developed by Oracle Education and NETg to offer step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice in key topic areas. The Complete Oracle Certified Application Developer Track for Developer/2000 Release 2 consists of the following courses: Oracle SQL: Basic SELECT Statements (ID#378) Oracle  more...

Oracle8 Certified Database Administrator Curriculum ...preparation courses for this important certification program. Each of these TBT courses has been co-developed by Oracle Education and NETg to offer step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice in key topic areas. The Complete Oracle8 Certified Database Administrator Curriculum consists of the following courses: Oracle SQL: Basic SELECT Statements (ID#378) Oracle SQL: Data Retrieval  more...

SQL Server 7 0 System Administration - Part 4 ...administrative tasks. Identify tasks to be completed in preparation for automating administrative tasks. Perform the steps to create a job. Perform the steps to define job steps. Configure action flow logic for a job step. Schedule the frequency of a job. Perform the step to create an operator for notification. Configure job history size. Identify the guidelines to help isolate  more...

NetWare 5 Advanced Administration - Part 3 ...procedure. Perform the steps to label the tape media in preparation for backup. Perform the steps to select the file system data that will be backed up. Perform the steps to select the device which will store the file system backup data. Perform the steps to select the device which will store the file system backup data. Perform the steps to submit a file system backup job. Perform  more...

Basic Personal Finance ...e learner is guided through budgets, investments, and tax preparation capabilities. Learn To To match types of money management software with their features. To match accounts in personal finance software with their functions. To identify features of categories in personal finance software. Deployment  more...

Lotus Domino R5 System Admin Part 4 User Setup Configuration ... Hour(s) Course Contents Unit 1: User Registration: Preparation Duration: 2 - 3 Hour(s) Identify the correct naming scheme for registering a user in Domino R5. Register an Organizational Unit in Domino R5 by using the Configuration tab in Domino Administrator. Enable the alternate language support by using the Configuration tab in Domino Administrator. Identify the factors to be  more...

Windows 2000 Installation Config Admin --Part 1 Installation ...ws 2000 by using Remote Installation Services, the System Preparation tool, and troubleshoot a failed installation. L earn To: Identify the Windows 2000 operating systems and their features. Identify the activities to be completed before installing Windows 2000. Identify and perform attended installation of Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server. Identify and create  more...

Windows 2000 Installation Config Admin --Part 1 Installation ...ws 2000 by using Remote Installation Services, the System Preparation tool, and troubleshoot a failed installation. L earn To: Identify the Windows 2000 operating systems and their features. Identify the activities to be completed before installing Windows 2000. Identify and perform attended installation of Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server. Identify and create  more...

Professional Selling Over the Phone Series The Professional Selling Over the Phone Series includes the following courses: Professional Selling Over the Phone: Preparation and Strategies Professional Selling Over the Phone: Prospecting Professional Selling Over the Phone: Closing a Sale To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

SAP R 3 PP Production Order ...ected to support controlling, manufacturing planning, job preparation and other areas of production logistics. There are no prerequisites for participating in the course. Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits Language Options American English, UK English Total Learning Time 3 to 4 hours 13491 Objectives  more...

SAP R 3 PP Prod Order Processing Capacity Planning ...ected to support controlling, manufacturing planning, job preparation and other areas of production logistics. There are no prerequisites for participating in the course. Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits Language Options American English, UK English Total Learning Time 3 to 4 hours 13492 Objectives  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 1 Install Config ...iderations when using the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Preparation Wizard to back up a Windows XP Professional system. o Identify considerations when using the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Preparation Wizard to back up a Windows XP Professional system. o Match common Windows XP Professional installation problems with their solutions. o Match common Windows XP Professional installation  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 5 Disk File Mgt ...er running Windows XP Professional. o Sequence the disk preparation steps for upgrading from previous Windows operating systems to Windows XP Professional. o Sequence the disk preparation steps for upgrading from previous Windows operating systems to Windows XP Professional. o Identify volume properties that can be viewed by using Disk Management in Windows XP Professional. o Identify  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 3 ...valent knowledge and skills. These courses were in direct preparation for exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 6 to 8 hours Objectives Unit 1: Implementing Domain Controller Placement (1.5 - 2  more...

Business Travel Safety International Travel ...International Travel,'' you will learn how to make travel preparations and international travel arrangements. You will also learn how to increase your safety during air and ground transportation and at destinations, such as hotels, restaurants, and business events. Finally, you will learn how to avoid and handle physical and nonphysical crimes in foreign countries. Learn To  more...

Commerce Server 2000 Design Impl Part 1 Intro ...nd integration requirements that need to be considered in preparation for its deployment. The course then covers Business to Consumer Web sites and fundamental elements of Commerce Server 2000, including installation, administration tools, site packaging, and Commerce Server Manager. Learn To: o Determine the architecture of a Web site by using established guidelines. o Identify  more...

Budgeting Capital Budgeting ...financial accounting knowledge and assist her with budget preparation on upcoming capital projects. To determine your preparedness for this added responsibility, she will ask you to define capital budgeting terms and calculate depreciation as it relates to capital investments. She will also ask you to identify and apply formulas for discounting cash flow and figuring discount rates. If you are  more...

Advanced Interpersonal Communication Communicating with Co-Workers ... you have requested this meeting to negotiate a raise. In preparation for this meeting, you analyzed what other Quality Control Managers in similar companies are paid. While Dean is an efficient and well-respected manager, there are some aspects of his personality the affect his interactions with his subordinates. To successfully negotiate your raise, you must identify and deal with the aspects  more...

Implementing Wireless LANs Part 4 Site Design Installation ...ementation and how to perform a site survey. It addresses preparation, infrastructure awareness, site survey methods, and the Cisco ACU site survey utility. The WLAN installation section provides guidelines for mounting access points and antennas. The troubleshooting section provides guidelines for dealing with client association and network connectivity problems. Learn To  more...

Correcting Performance Problems Disciplining Employees ...d decision regarding the disciplinary action and thorough preparation will demonstrate to Carla and her supervisor that you are capable of handling the interview successfully. Unit 2: Conducting a Disciplinary Meeting (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify guidelines that will enable you to conduct an effective disciplinary meeting. Apply guidelines that will  more...

ISO 9001 2000 Overview of Standards ... Identify types of project costs incurred during the preparation stage of ISO 9000: 2000 registration. Conduct a compliance audit using ISO 9001: 2000 requirements. Identify ISO documentation requirements. Identify the steps for implementing the registrar a a s findings. Identify the steps for  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Anticipating Planning for Crises ..., for example, how to assess your organization's level of preparation and how to forecast potential crisis situations. Factors that need to be managed are identified. It then covers the key elements of a crisis management plan that need to be considered, teams that need be created, and other general recommendations. The course covers planning for logistics including crisis control centers,  more...

Team Leadership Conducting Productive Team Meetings ... of the Budget Committee for the upcoming fiscal year. In preparation for your first team meeting, you will be sitting down with Elizabeth to establish the particulars for the meeting, prepare an agenda, and assign roles. Unit 2: Leading Team Meetings (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the correct order of the steps for conducting a team meeting. Follow  more...

Virtual Team Mgmt Developing Virtual Teams ...l team operations. Analyze the preparation needs of various virtual team members. Audience The target audience for this series is managers who are responsible for teams that include virtual members. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 CO Profitability Analysis ...Planning and Actual Postings. Preparation for Planning. Execution of Planning. Actual Postings. Information System. Functions of Data-Recall Facility. Ad Hoc Reports. Standard Reports of Profitability  more...

Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Server--Part 3 Active Dir Structure ... where it is necessary to modify the schema. Perform the preparation procedure for schema modification. Identify the guidelines for testing schema modifications. Identify the implications of using Microsoft Exchange 2000 with Active Directory. Identify the guidelines for developing a schema modification policy. Identify the optimal process for modifying the schema for an organization.  more...

Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Server--Part 3 Active Dir Structure ... where it is necessary to modify the schema. Perform the preparation procedure for schema modification. Identify the guidelines for testing schema modifications. Identify the implications of using Microsoft Exchange 2000 with Active Directory. Identify the guidelines for developing a schema modification policy. Identify the optimal process for modifying the schema for an organization.  more...

Linux Technology Overview Curriculum Course Overview The Linux Technology Overview Curriculum provides background knowledge about Linux, and explains what factors businesses should consider when determining if they should use it. Students will learn what Linux is, its history, what it can be used for, and the risks and benefits of using it. Additionally, this curriculum provides more detailed information about how to use Linux, it  more...

Linux Technology Overview Part 1 Technical Business Considerations ...siness environment or individuals learning about Linux in preparation for using it. Content Emphasis Conceptual Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits ITCAP credits: Not Applicable Language Options American English Total Learning Time 4 hours 13611 Objectives Unit 1: Linux Overview 2  more...

A 2003 OS Technologies Part 1 Installing ...ts for Windows XP. To identify preparation options for Windows XP installation. Audience This is an entry-level audience that want to pass the A+ Operating System Technologies (2003) Examination or that have a strong interest in operating system technologies. Participants come from a broad spectrum of experience. Typical job roles may include IT professional or PC  more...

Telephone Skills Effectively Mng Inbound Outbound Calls ...sages are taught. The learner is also stepped through the preparation to make outbound calls including stress management. Leaving voice mail messages, developing secondary contacts, and delivering negative messages are also covered. Finally, the learner is guided through procedures to make persuasive calls, including calls for building relationships with prospective customers. Learn To  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 1 ...valent knowledge and skills. These courses were in direct preparation for exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 6 to 8 hours Objectives Unit 1: Active Directory Introduction (1 - 1.5 hours)  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 1 ...valent knowledge and skills. These courses were in direct preparation for exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 6 to 8 hours Objectives Unit 1: Active Directory Introduction (1 - 1.5 hours)  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 2 ...valent knowledge and skills. These courses were in direct preparation for exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 6 to 8 hours Objectives Unit 1: GPO Fundamentals (1 - 1.5 hours)  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 2 ...valent knowledge and skills. These courses were in direct preparation for exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 6 to 8 hours Objectives Unit 1: GPO Fundamentals (1 - 1.5 hours)  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning Active Directory Part 3 ...valent knowledge and skills. These courses were in direct preparation for exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time 6 to 8 hours Objectives Unit 1: Implementing Domain Controller Placement (1.5 - 2  more...

Core Concepts in Business Analysis Business analysis is a set of knowledge, tasks, and techniques used to identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems. These solutions can be the specific development of a new system component or, more significantly, the redesign of a process or organizational structure. Those who practice business analysis are typically known as business analysts. In this course, learners  more...

Enterprise Analysis and Making a Business Case Enterprise analysis is a key knowledge area in the practice of business analysis. During enterprise analysis, the business analyst identifies business opportunities, builds a business architecture framework, and determines the best project investment path for the enterprise. From this, the business analyst puts forward a business case, which provides an overall justification for the project. In  more...

Introduction to Requirements Planning Business analysts must plan and closely manage requirements for projects in accordance with existing standards in their organizations. They must identify key roles and stakeholders, decide on a work division strategy, identify requirements activities and requirements risk, and manage project scope. This course will examine the requirements planning and management knowledge area of business  more...

Requirements Planning and Management Business analysts must plan and closely manage requirements for a project in accordance with existing standards in an organization. First, they must identify key roles and stakeholders and decide on a work division strategy. Then, they are ready to handle a key aspect of the business analyst role - that of working with requirements, which is the focus of this course. Working with requirements  more...

Eliciting Requirements Requirements elicitation is the gathering or ? "drawing out" ? of system requirements. This is done by communicating with users, customers, and any other stakeholders in the development of a system. It is a pivotal knowledge area of business analysis and, as such, the business analyst must be able to elicit requirements that are complete, clear, correct, and consistent. In this course, learners  more...

Analyzing Requirements Using Models There are various types of solution development methodologies that a business analyst must consider when modeling software or business systems. These approaches include business process, object-oriented, and structured analysis methodologies. Though the decision of which methodology to use depends on the culture and standards of the organization, a business analyst can only properly represent the  more...

Refining and Documenting Requirements Once business analysts model the behavior, processes, and usage of a solution to a business problem, they must analyze and document the requirements. To do so, they must compile accurate definitions and descriptions of the solution to allow the project team to correctly implement it. This course will examine how to refine user and functional requirements, quality of service requirements,  more...

Communicating and Implementing Requirements A business analyst expresses the output of a requirements analysis and documentation phase by presenting, communicating, and gaining approval of the requirements from project stakeholders. Once this solution design is agreed upon, the business analyst assists with detailed design work, testing and quality assurance activities, and supporting solution implementation. This course will explore  more...

Negotiation Skills You negotiate and persuade every day, just by living and working with people. Preparation, confidence and persuasion are skills that will help you to obtain as much as is reasonably possible. In this course you will learn how you can be more influential and persuasive when you negotiate, without resorting to bullying, manipulation or misuse of authority. This course provides in depth training in  more...

Current Concepts in Chemotherapy This instructional course has been designed for nurses administering and/ or caring for the patient receiving chemotherapy. Both nurses involved in infusing chemotherapeutic agents and those caring for patients receiving these medications need a working knowledge of the diagnoses for which they are given, side effects of the drugs, appropriate nursing interventions, and the psychological  more...

All About Gamma Globulin ...n administration by recognizing the steps involved in its preparation and infusion 3. Recognize at least two side effects of gamma globulin infusion Curriculum Chapter 1: Introduction to Gamma Globulin a Definition a Indications a Products Chapter 2: Administration a Intravenous a Subcutaneous Chapter 3: Possible Adverse Events a Common Side Effects a  more...

Basic Peripheral IV Therapy in Adults ...LVNa ™s who have varying degrees of infusion therapy preparation during their training. This is also an excellent refresher for the RN who has not had current I. V. experience. Many State Boards of Nursing require that the LPN/ LVN have additional infusion therapy education after licensure. A link to each state board of nursinga ™s requirements for the LPN/ LVN to practice IV  more...

Inotropic Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure ...istration by recognizing the steps involved in medication preparation and infusion 3. Recognize at least three potential complications of inotropic therapy 4. State at least three inotropic monitoring measurements Curriculum Chapter 1: Heart Failure a Scope of Problem a Signs and Symptoms a Initial Assessment Chapter 2: Treatment a Diet a Exercise a Surgery a  more...

Reducing Medication Errors A Focus on the Med Pass ... With a focus on the current best practices of medication preparation and administration this course will enhance understanding of the survey process and remedies the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may enforce. The goal is to reduce facility medication error rates in order to provide safe medication administration to residents. This course would be excellent for survey  more...