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Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ...Sigma tools, several are designed specifically to isolate relevant process variables, determine their relationships to each other, prioritize their importance relative to customer or business requirements, and assess their efficiency. Using SIPOC and cause-and-effect matrices, Black Belts can determine which process inputs to target first those with the most significant impact on important  more...

Emegency Response in the Workplace ...ntify additional resources for more information regarding relevant standard operating procedures for emergency response, identify the requirements for air monitoring during emergency response, specify general site security and control procedures according to the emergency response plan and the US Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook, specify emergency reporting and  more...

Independent Contractors Temporary Employees ...nies should be aware of the costs involved along with the relevant legal and taxation issues. It is important that both parties have a clear understanding of the terms of their agreement with the appropriate distribution of risks and responsibilities. This course explains the differences between independent contractors and temporary employees, the benefits and drawbacks of both, and how to get  more...

Project Quality Planning ...ess. This process will help project managers identify the relevant quality standards for a project and then determine how to satisfy those needs. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the  more...

Trade Secrets ...trade secrets is to get employees, contractors, and other relevant individuals to sign properly drafted, binding nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). These agreements provide strong protection in most, though not all, circumstances. This two-hour course enables participants to understand the nature of trade secrets, and the legal implications of their use and misuse. This course was developed with  more...

Code of Conduct Company Template Code of Conduct Company Template The purpose of this course is to familiarize your employees with your company's Code of Conduct and any other related policies that define your expectations for their conduct as an employee of your company. This course is designed to serve as a customizable template for that purpose. Topics can be removed or modified to suit your company's requirements.  more...

Business Writing How to Write Clearly and Concisely ...o organize these into coherent paragraphs that convey the relevant information in the most effective way. This course describes ways to make your writing more clear. Specifically, it covers the importance of using short, familiar words, appropriate connotations, concrete and specific language, and transitional words and phrases. The course also discusses ways to be more concise and explains  more...

Writing a Business Case Writing a Business Case Which would you rather do: prepare a business case for your latest project or go to the dentist? Given the choice, many of us would tend to choose the latter. Whether you want to invest in product development or reinvent your business processes with new marketing channels, it is now more important than ever to have a business case that is carefully planned,  more...

Verifying and Building on Ideas ...s to be verified, or checked. Ideas are more likely to be relevant and useful when they have been assessed in the context of organizational needs, strategies, and resources. Some techniques that can help verify ideas are getting the opinions of key people and using simulations. Building on ideas continues the process of verifying ideas by helping to make those ideas more clear, relevant, and  more...

Developing and Deploying Strategic Plans ... forces, internal strengths and weaknesses, stakeholders, relevant technology, and legal and regulatory factors. With these considerations, an organization's action plan can be developed and deployed, and its effectiveness evaluated. This course explores the concepts of strategic planning models, business environmental analysis, and strategic plan deployment. It is aligned with the  more...

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

Competitive Marketing Strategies Conducting an Internal Analysis ...ion, you need to consider your marketing activities - how relevant are your marketing objectives, given your organization's current and potential capabilities? And what kind of profile does the marketing function have in your organization? Addressing questions like these will help you improve and develop strategies that reflect your unique capabilities. This course describes how to conduct an  more...

Creating Outstanding Online Help: Principals and Practice (Software Industry) ...standing Online Help: A Self Directed Study - may be more relevant to your needs. This course provides the basic information about gathering and streamlining techniques used to create effective online help system outline to use for the software industry, including: needs analysis, viewing sample help systems from common applications, outline creation, and tips for writing in an online  more...

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

14 Purchasing Best Practices ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. 14 Purchasing Best Practices Wouldn't it be great if you could implement the purchasing best practices that are used by the world's top corporations? Do you think it is impossible because your existing staff is so busy and you don't have the budget to hire an expensive consulting firm? Think again!  more...

Basics Of Smart International Procurement ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Basics Of Smart International Procurement Are you responsible for increasing your organization?s international procurement and don?t know where to begin? International procurement is a challenge. Buying internationally is much more complex than buying domestically. Buying internationally involves  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) ...urse also covers broader and more general issues directly relevant to the profession, an overview of American Law, court systems and litigation. It covers information on how to do interviews (interrogations), 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  more...

Expert Purchasing Management ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Expert Purchasing Management Are you a purchasing manager who worries about balancing the many demands of your leadership role? You're not alone. Today's companies are expecting more than ever from their purchasing managers. And today's environment is confronting purchasing managers with more  more...

Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals If you are new to purchasing, are you ready for the many challenges you'll face in the months ahead? The highly personal and interactive online class "Mastering Purchasing Fundamentals" walks you through the purchasing process step-by-step. You'll be ready for  more...

Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Microsoft Excel For Purchasing Professionals Are you failing to take advantage of Microsoft Excel's powerful techniques for purchasing? Look, even if you are an experienced Excel user, you may not be utilizing the tools that can help you make sound purchasing decisions and deliver top-notch  more...

Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals Have you struggled with completing your purchasing projects on time? You probably would not have if you used Microsoft Project. By taking the highly personal and interactive online class "Microsoft Project For Purchasing Professionals," you will not  more...

Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Powerful Negotiation For Successful Buying Have your suppliers figured out how to neutralize your negotiation strategies? Most savvy sellers go through negotiation training at least yearly. Unless you?ve been just as diligent at improving your negotiation skills, your chances of getting the best  more...

Savings Strategy Development ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Savings Strategy Development Your CEO wants to know: "Are you executing a cost savings strategy or are you just 'winging it'?" Could you respond by producing a top-notch written strategy? If not, the highly personal and interactive online class "Savings Strategy Development" can help you. You will  more...

Supply Management Contract Writing ...start date. Reasonable time should be given to digest all relevant course lessons and materials. Supply Management Contract Writing You?ve noticed the changes in purchasing over the past few years, haven?t you? The changes that have purchasers doing less order processing and more contracting and relationship building with suppliers? This new role requires that you have a new skill set ?  more...

Build Your Own BIZ Comprehensive Certificate ...What Does It Do? Provides News & Action Alerts News feeds relevant to business are communicated on the front page and updated continuously to keep you informed of the ever-changing business environment. Action alerts provide real-world examples to keep you abreast of the current business climate. We then apply sound business principles to these issues in order to help you function effectively  more...

Practical Grant Writing I with Mentor ...rmat. A brief text is required. In addition, web links to relevant information will be provided. To keep the cost of this course low, interaction will be limited. One hour of mentoring is included in the price. The mentor?s role is to advise and coach you as you move through the lessons. Additional mentoring may be purchased for $15/hour. If you would prefer more input throughout the course,  more...

Practical Grant Writing II with Instructor What is commonly known as grant writing is in fact a process that also includes research, planning, and collaboration. This course is a step-by-step guide to understanding the essentials of that process. The instructor will lead you through each lesson and provide personalized feedback on assignments. Practical Grant Writing II What is commonly known as ?grant writing? is in fact a process  more...

The Automotive Industry Overview Version 2 ...ness model, and structure, and navigates learners through relevant business and regulatory issues. A report on the state of affairs and insights on the automotive industry are also presented. The course reflects on issues and challenges that the industry is facing in North America and other parts of the world, and examines strategic solutions the industry is using to overcome them. The overall  more...

The Oil and Gas Industry Overview Version 2 ...g its scope and structure, and navigates learners through relevant business and regulatory issues. Also examined are the forces shaping this industry, its key players, business drivers and challenges, and the strategic solutions for these challenges. A report on the state of affairs in the oil and gas industry and analysis based insights are also presented. The overall purpose of this course is  more...

The Pharmaceutical Industry Overview Version 2 Billions of people around the world depend on the pharmaceutical industry to help them live longer, healthier, and happier lives. However, the pharmaceutical industry is continually tasked with alleviating its own ailments, including slow growth and declining profitability owing to pricing, safety, marketing and regulatory issues. In order for companies to remain competitive in a highly regulated  more...

The Food and Beverage Industry Overview Version 2 "The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star," says Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in his famous work, The Physiology of Taste. However, when leading food and beverage manufacturers introduce more than 15,000 new products every year with an average success rate of only 25 , such happiness can be fleeting. Few industries have as much pressure placed upon  more...

The Health Care Industry Overview Version 2 ...onment, including its key players, trends, structure, and relevant business and regulatory issues. It also provides an overview of the state of affairs and insights into the health care industry. The course reflects on issues and challenges that the industry is facing in North America and other parts of the world, and examines strategic solutions the industry is using to overcome them. The  more...

The Insurance Industry Overview Version 2 The insurance industry has its share of risks and opportunities. While providing risk coverage to individuals and businesses, insurers are striving hard to manage their own risks in the wake of natural and human-made disasters, financial setbacks, and governance scandals. As margins are squeezed in the face of low underwriting profitability and the cushion of investment returns begins to shrink,  more...

A Manager s Introduction to Business Law This course introduces managers to the fundamental concepts of business law. It begins by exposing some prevalent legal misconceptions shared by management and establishes the true role that law plays in society and business. The relationship between business ethics and law is explained and how managers serve as vital role models for demonstrating ethical business practices. This course also  more...

Diagnosing and Planning ...ganization, which is vital. To deliver solutions that are relevant and appropriate to the client's particular business, you must have a knowledge of the organization. Each organization is unique: there are different people and different challenges. One size does not fit all. You cannot respond to each and every organization in the same way. Rapidly learning about the peculiarities of each  more...

Strategic Management Establishing Strategic Focus ...your answers, you will gain a better understanding of the relevant terms associated with strategic management. Unit 2: Strategic Management Process (0.5 - 1 hour) Apply the steps of the strategic management process. Identify the correct guidelines to make the strategic management process successful. Utilize the correct  more...

SAP R 3 CO Cost Object Controlling ... the theory of Cost Object Controlling and introduces the relevant menus and screens. The course shows where direct costs and overheads are entered and covers aspects of bills of materials and routings. The steps involved in processing an order as well as the associated phases of preliminary costing, simultaneous costing and final costing are also covered. The course gives employees, working  more...

Introduction to Data Warehousing ...ethod. Identify the features of Oracle7 Server that are relevant to a data warehouse environment. Identify the features of Express Server that are relevant to a data warehouse environment. Identify the benefits of the ROLAP option in a warehouse environment. Identify the components of the Data Mart suite. Match the SQL*Loader mechanisms with their functions. Identify the features of  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Optimizing Sorts and Minimizing Contention ...hes. Identify free lists attributes. View information relevant to free list contention problems. Reduce free list contention. Unit 6: Tuning with Oracle Expert Duration: 1 - 2 Hour(s) Sequence the Oracle Expert tuning methodology process. Identify the different types of tuning. Launch Oracle Expert. Match the tuning session scope type with its definition. Set the  more...

Oracle Reports R6 Enhance Reports Course Overview This course is the second in a three-part Oracle Reports series that is based on Oracle Reports Release 6. The goal of this course is to enable developers to construct complex reports and charts using Oracle Reports. This course introduces the learner to the key features of the Data Model editor, Layout Model objects and their properties. The course also enables the learner to  more...

SQL Server 7 0 Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses - Part 2 ... a given user query. Identify the design issues that are relevant for the design of cubes, base tables, fact tables and dimension tables. Unit 2: The Data Warehousing Process Duration: 1 - 2 Hour(s) Identify the features of an enterprise data warehouse. Identify the situations in which you will use a data mart. Identify the features of an operational data store. Identify the  more...

Excel XP Fundamentals ...familiar with previous versions of Microsoft Excel. Their relevant duties may include office or managerial duties. They may be involved in working with accounting and financial data. The audience will include end users, help desk/support personnel, and other network designers. It is expected that learners should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 9x or later operating systems. Some  more...

Excel XP Proficient User ...familiar with previous versions of Microsoft Excel. Their relevant duties may include office or managerial duties. They may be involved in working with accounting and financial data. The audience will include end users, help desk/support personnel, and other network designers. It is expected that learners should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 9x or later operating systems. Some  more...

Excel XP Expert User ...familiar with previous versions of Microsoft Excel. Their relevant duties may include office or managerial duties. They may be involved in working with accounting and financial data. The audience will include end users, help desk/support personnel, and other network designers. It is expected that learners should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 9x or later operating systems, and  more...

SAP R 3 Variant Configuration Master Data ...duction; Organizers and employees from IT; Employees with relevant background knowledge who are interested in Variant Configuration from Purchasing, Materials Planning, and Controlling. Prerequisites for this course would include: SAP R/3 Fundamentals, Working with R/3, SAP R/3 SD Order Processing, and SAP R/3 PP Production Order Processing. Deployment Options CD-ROM Multi-Learner, Network  more...

SAP R 3 Variant Configuration Config Scenario ...duction. Organizers and employees from IT. Employees with relevant background knowledge who are interested in Variant Configuration from Purchasing, Materials Planning, and Controlling. The following courses provide the education and training which will ensure most productive study of this course: SAP R/3 3.0 Fundamentals (course 12749); Working with SAP R/3 (course 13033); SAP R/3 3.0: SD  more...

SAP R 3 Workflow Architecture ...is aimed at the following target groups: Employees of the relevant departments Employees in Development Employees in R/3 Basis It is assumed that course 11166 SAP Fundamentals and course 12272 Working with SAP R/3 are known. Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.35 CEUs Language Options American  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 5 Disk File Mgt ... running Microsoft Windows XP Professional, and using the relevant tools are also covered. Learn To: o Identify functions of Windows XP Professional disk management. o Identify features of basic disk organization in Windows XP Professional. o Identify New Partition Wizard options that can be selected when creating partitions on a basic disk in Windows XP Professional. o Differentiate  more...

MS Win XP Install Admin Part 5 Disk File Mgt ... running Microsoft Windows XP Professional, and using the relevant tools are also covered. Learn To: o Identify functions of Windows XP Professional disk management. o Identify features of basic disk organization in Windows XP Professional. o Identify New Partition Wizard options that can be selected when creating partitions on a basic disk in Windows XP Professional. o Differentiate  more...

Systems Analysis Using Client Server Model Part 1 Client Server Env This is the first course in a three part series that presents the students with instruction in the subject of fundamental client server concepts. This course will cover client server computing fundamentals, client server environment, development in the client server environment, and migrating to client server environment. Learn To: o Identify factors responsible for changes in the business  more...

Systems Analysis Using Client Server Model Part 3 Client Server Design This is the final course in a three part series that deals with the design of the client server system. Students will learn server design, distributed data processing, client design, and testing and performance monitoring. Learn To: o Match types of database management systems (DBMSs) with their features. o Match relational database management system (RDBMS) components with their functions.  more...

Workflow Mgmt Part 1 Process Mapping Automation ..., system analysts, and other network designers. The major relevant duties of the audience include planning IT strategy for businesses, optimizing a company's workflow and processes, mapping IT requirements to business needs, and designing enterprise solutions. Students for this curriculum should have a basic understanding of computer systems and terminology such as databases and e-mail systems.  more...

Workflow Mgmt Part 2 Workflow Products ..., system analysts, and other network designers. The major relevant duties of the audience include planning IT strategy for businesses, optimizing a company's workflow and processes, mapping IT requirements to business needs, and designing enterprise solutions. Students should have a basic understanding of computer systems and terminology such as databases and e-mail systems. In addition,  more...

Implementing Wireless LANs Part 4 Site Design Installation ... To identify characteristics of end-user devices that are relevant to wireless LAN (WLAN) planning. To identify characteristics of wireless LAN (WLAN) operating environments. To identify items covered in a site survey report. To identify guidelines for procuring wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment.  more...

Managing High Performers Creating a Retention Strategy .... Identify the types of knowledge relevant to talent management. Simulation. Unit 2: Developing a Retention Strategy (0.5 - 1.5 hours) List advantages of a culture of retention. Identify reasons for retaining high performers List reasons why high performers remain with an  more...

E-Commerce Implementation Issues ...mplementation and highlight the issues in relation to the relevant size of implementation. Identify the sales requirements and solutions for Fred's Flowers. Identify the IT requirements and solutions for Bob's Flowers. Identify the marketing requirements and solutions for Fred's Flowers. Identify the cost and timescale requirements for Bob's Flowers, a small local florist that is to  more...

Lotus Domino R5 Development Part 3 Creating User Interfaces ...us Domino R5 design elements with their features that are relevant to Web application development. Identify the features of a folder. Match the types of folders with their features. Create a folder. Set the properties of a folder. Enable soft deletion in a database. Create a view to store deleted documents. Identify the features of navigator. Set the properties of a navigator. Set  more...

SAP R 3 Workflow Scenario ...scenario. Audience This course is for employees of the relevant departments, employees in development, and employees in R/3 Basis. Prerequisite knowledge of Course 12272 Working with SAP R/3. Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation Accreditation NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.35 CEUs Language Options American English Total Learning  more...

SAP R 3 Service Management Master Data ...t teams, organizers and employees from IT. Employees with relevant background knowledge who are interested in Service Management. The following course provides the education and training which will ensure most productive study of course: SAP R/3 3.0 Fundamentals (course 12749) and SAP R/3 3.0: Working with R/3 3.0 (course 12272). Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN,  more...

SAP R 3 Service Management Scenarios ...t teams. Organizers and employees from IT. Employees with relevant background knowledge who are interested in Service Management. The following course provides the education and training which will ensure most productive study of course: SAP R/3 3.0 Fundamentals (course 12749) and Working with SAP R/3 (course 13033). Deployment Options Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation  more...

Moving from Technical Professional to Mgr Series Managing Personnel ...rience were discussed. You're convinced that you have the relevant IT qualifications and managerial skills for the job. Unit 2: IT Team Building (0.5 - 1.5 hours) Identify characteristics of four types of team. Identify the stages of team development. Identify team roles. Identify methods for determining team training needs. Identify some benefits of non-technical training.  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Analyzing the Data ...Sigma, you need information on how to use the data that's relevant to the problems in your business process. In Lesson 1 you'll explore the best methods to present and interpret the data that reflects a problem. In Lesson 2 you'll look at the skills and tools that can help you analyze the data to get at the real cause and the effects of the problem. In Lesson 3 you'll focus on the tools that  more...

Customer Service and Consulting This title offers a series of ready to deliver topics covering the basics of serving customers and consultative selling. The consultative approach combines interpersonal skills with expertise in product, service and support to provide a professional, relevant and personalised service.  more...