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Administrative Professionals Maximizing Your Relationship with Your Boss Administrative Professionals: Maximizing Your Relationship with Your Boss As a good administrative professional, you provide invaluable support to your boss and the business. This support is optimized when the working relationship between you and your boss is a true partnership. Within this partnership, your relationship must be managed and maintained according to the particular management  more...

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

Employment Relations HRCI PHR .... The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification shows that the holder has demonstrated mastery of the HR body of knowledge.As a human resources professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your company's employee relations are positive and that they comply with required regulations and recommended policies and practices. Toward that end, this course will help you  more...

Summarizing and Presenting Data in Six Sigma ... significance in Six Sigma data analysis. The course also shows how to apply graphical methods, such as stem-and-leaf plots, box-and-whisker plots, run charts, and scatter diagrams, for illustrating relationships among various components of a given dataset. In addition, it examines how to depict distributions using histogram and normal probability plots. The course is aligned to the ASQ  more...

Introduction to Six Sigma ...x Sigma's roots in traditional quality concepts, but also shows that it is not just about quality; it is also a metric, a philosophy, a balanced scorecard, and a quality management system. This course demonstrates how to estimate Sigma level and how Six Sigma methodologies are strategically applied to a broad array of manufacturing and service organizations. The course also explores Six Sigma  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista provides diagnostics and tools to help reduce troubleshooting support costs and user interruptions. Windows Vista can detect and automatically correct most operating system and related hardware problems using these tools. If Vista cannot  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 3 ...ntation Create A Custom Show Custom Slide Shows Hide Presentation Slides Create A Custom Show Rehearse A Presentation Rehearse Presentation Timing Prepare For Remote Delivery Final Preparations For Remote Delivery Embed Fonts Copying A Presentation Package For CD Viewing A Packaged Presentation QUIZ  more...

Creating and Designing a Project Creating and Designing a Project Microsoft In the corporate world, the project is a fundamental building block. Each project in which a company engages is unique, and fulfills an individual or corporate goal. And each project comprises a series of related tasks that culminate in a project deliverable. Microsoft Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for  more...

Business Grammar Sentence Construction Business Grammar: Sentence Construction People write sentences everyday in business. However, sometimes those sentences are not as well constructed as they could be. A misplaced modifier might get a chuckle out of the reader, but it doesn't help your reputation or that of your company. Nor does a run-on sentence, which can blur the meaning of your message and cause the reader to be confused  more...

Controlling Costs ...l Costs process. In terms of the tools and techniques, it shows how to monitor cost performance through earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and other techniques such as to-complete performance index (TCPI). It also demonstrates how to calculate planned value, earned value, actual cost, schedule and cost variance, and schedule-performance and cost-performance indices. This course  more...

Decision Making The Fundamentals Decision Making: The Fundamentals To emphasize the need of a formal decision-making process, C. Wright Mills, an American sociologist and author, once said, 'Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them and then  more...

Effective Relationships with Business Partners Effective Relationships with Business Partners You have three options when you want to extend your base of business resources: Expand your company, acquire another company, or partner with a complimentary company. In many instances, partnering is the most advantageous choice. Creating an alliance confers the same kind of benefits as an acquisition--but with fewer risks and better definition.  more...

Business Grammar Punctuation Business Grammar: Punctuation Do you know when to use commas in a sentence? Do you know when it's better to use a semicolon rather than a colon? And what's the difference between parentheses and brackets, or between the hyphen and the dash? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that you're using punctuation correctly in your business messages. And by doing so, you'll convey a  more...

Interpersonal Communication Communicating with Confidence Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence Are you reluctant to voice your opinions to your colleagues for fear they'll be judged negatively? Do you find yourself avoiding awkward communication situations? Confident interpersonal communication skills are essential for healthy and successful relationships, whether personal or professional. Once you've learned how to apply  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...mers is to ask them, and the second lesson of this course shows you how to do just that. You'll learn how to extract the qualitative customer feedback that enables you and your team to focus on delivering the kind of service that delights. Even if you don't have responsibility for undertaking customer surveys, knowledge of the various research methods and the principles behind them will help  more...

Leading a Customer-focused Team ..., resources, and support they need to succeed.This course shows you how to work with them to create a customer-focused environment that fulfills customers' expectations while still achieving corporate goals. The first lesson explains how to work together to set the parameters for what has to be accomplished by creating a Statement of Purpose and effective team goals. Once these have been  more...

Avoiding Time Stealers Avoiding Time Stealers Time is a precious, non-renewable resource how effectively you use it will determine success in both your career and personal life. The greatest squanders of this valuable commodity are time stealers that multitude of annoyances, trivial tasks, and administrative duties that can easily consume your days. Moreover, you may find that some of your own behaviors affect how  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...

Getting Started with Illustrator CS3 ...esults. This course introduces the Illustrator interface, shows how to customize the workspace and navigate panels, and demonstrates how to create and prepare projects using document profiles and other settings. This course will also enable you to begin creating artwork using the Shape, Line Segment, Pencil, Pen, and Eraser tools to create and modify shapes. You will learn to use various  more...

Manipulating Objects in Illustrator CS3 Manipulating Objects in Illustrator CS3 Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS3 provides numerous tools and techniques for manipulating objects and transforming your art in exciting ways. Its Layers panel enables you to organize complex artwork into objects, groups and layers, and work with many elements at once, or with a single object in isolation. This course will familiarize you with more  more...

Importing and Tracing Images and Applying Effects in Illustrator CS3 ...lters that are built into the application. This course shows you how to place, link, and embed files from other applications into Illustrator CS3. It demonstrates the Live Trace and Live Paint features, which allow you to create full-colored vector images by tracing bitmap artwork. This course also introduces the wide variety of transparency effects, filters, 3D, and other live effects that  more...

Introduction to Lean for Service and Manufacturing Organizations Introduction to Lean for Service and Manufacturing Organizations Lean has its origin in the Japanese manufacturing industry in the 1980s as a waste reduction and improvement methodology. However, as it turned out, methods and principles of lean thinking spread to logistics, and from there on to the military and construction industries. Lean methods and principles have since been applied  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Finding Opportunities to Make Connections Professional Networking Essentials: Finding Opportunities to Make Connections In the modern connected business environment, knowing the essentials of professional networking is a major asset and key for success. Networking is all about people and making beneficial connections that will help you build a stable and fulfilling career. Unleashing the power of a network isn't something to be  more...

The Impact of Situation Style When Communicating with Diplomacy Tact The Impact of Situation & Style When Communicating with Diplomacy & Tact Communicating with diplomacy and tact is more than a skill. It requires an awareness of your environment and style, and an ability to adapt to different situations. In this course, you'll see how conversations with different people in different situations can impact how you deliver your message, in terms of respect and  more...

Strategies for Communicating with Tact Diplomacy Strategies for Communicating with Tact & Diplomacy Communicating with diplomacy and tact requires strategy, awareness, and skills. Its aim is to establish trust and rapport in relationships while delivering messages effectively. However, it's often pushed aside by good intentions cloaked by gut reaction and misinterpretation. This course provides techniques you can use to navigate through  more...

Discovery Routing RESTful Services in WCF 4 Applications with C Discovery Routing & RESTful Services in WCF 4 Applications with C# Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Service Communication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course shows how to implement discovery, routing, and RESTful services in .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) 4 applications using Visual C#. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft  more...

Securing Managing a WCF 4 Application with C 2010 ...ommunication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course shows how to implement security features such as transport and message-level security, and authentication, authorization and impersonation in a .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application. It demonstrates how to enable WCF applications to implement ASP.NET security features. It covers how to use features such as tracing,  more...

WCF 4 Contracts Behaviors Data Management Using C ...ommunication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course shows how to create and optimize .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service contracts, data contracts, and message contracts according to the requirements of a WCF application. It details the roles of channels and how to choose an appropriate binding for an application. It also covers how to implement different data  more...

Getting Started With WCF 4 Using C 2010 ...tion Foundation (WCF) technology and its architecture. It shows how to create a basic WCF service and how to host the service in a managed application, a Windows Service, Internet Information Service (IIS), or Windows Process Application Activation Services (WAS). It also covers how to generate a client proxy class and configuration file to access a WCF service. This course is one of a series  more...

Porfessionalism Business Etiquette Personal Accountability ...imes, being accountable for delivering on your objectives shows you are reliable, organized, and dedicated to your work. This course introduces the importance of personal accountability and outlines strategies for developing a personal accountability framework. This helps empower you to be your own boss, set your own standards, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence. It provides  more...

Designing Application Update Deployments for Windows 7 ...oteApp, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). It also shows how to apply updates automatically to client machines using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and how to ensure client compliancy using Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA). This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise  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 ...ly 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 preparation can help you avoid legal troubles as well. This course covers key issues to consider when preparing to interview. It describes the importance of  more...

Maintaining an Engaging Organization Maintaining an Engaging Organization An engaging organization depends on an engaged workforce but different employees are motivated in different ways. However, with the proper tools, understanding, and strategies, managers can foster a motivational environment that helps employees become more engaged with the organization, so that they perform more effectively and positively. This course  more...

Cross-Functional Strategic Management Cross-Functional Strategic Management Cross-functional management involves managing in a way that bridges the functional silos that constrain your organization. You have to rethink your approach to business operations and promote synergy and collaboration in a team-based environment while moving toward a common objective. This course defines organizational cross-functionality and its  more...

Managing for Rapid Change Uncertainty Managing for Rapid Change & Uncertainty In an ever-changing business environment, organizations globally are faced with the challenges of having to reinvent themselves or face failure. This course examines the factors driving organizational change and shows how you can use a change management strategy to mitigate any potentially negative impact in your organization. It helps you prepare  more...

Recognizing Diagnosing Problem Performance Recognizing & Diagnosing Problem Performance When you recognize performance problems early and diagnose them accurately, you can help turn them around and avoid serious consequences. Whether the problems lie in poor employee interactions, failure to comply with policies, or underperformance, managers need to know how to detect them in a timely manner. Performance problems can vary in scope,  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Selecting Implementing Strategies Competitive Marketing Strategies: Selecting & Implementing Strategies Competitive marketing strategies can help your organization gain market share, minimize the impact of competitors, and increase revenues. These outcomes can only be achieved, however, if organizations understand how to translate their competitive advantages into winning strategies. This course describes the different types  more...

Preventing Problem Performance Preventing Problem Performance Few workplaces are entirely free of performance issues. However, you can prevent many problems from developing, and keep small issues from growing into serious ones, by effectively planning, monitoring, and communicating for good performance. Nurturing a culture of performance that includes a strong performance management system is a proactive approach that can  more...

First Steps for Turning Around a Performance Problem First Steps for Turning Around a Performance Problem If not dealt with in a timely manner, minor performance problems can develop into larger issues that affect the success of the whole organization. Understanding how to broach the subject of performance with employees enables you to keep the discussion focused on the real issues and required expectations. When you know how to implement  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement From Customer Needs to Process Requirements ...u can turn customer needs into process goals. This course shows you how to do this. It describes what critical to quality (CTQ) customer requirements are and how to use CTQ analysis to express customer requirements as meaningful, measurable, and actionable process characteristics. It then outlines the steps for doing a quality function deployment analysis, which helps you translate the voice of  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Analyzing Process Problems Customer Driven Process Improvement: Analyzing Process Problems One of the stages in customer-driven process improvement is identifying problem areas in current processes. It's vital to find out why something has gone wrong in a process, especially if it affects the organization's ability to meet customers' requirements. By identifying problems and unearthing their causes, you can pinpoint  more...

The Income Statement ...and is one of the most important financial statements. It shows the profitability of a company during a specified accounting period. This course aims to familiarize you with the Income Statement and give you an understanding of how it interacts with other financial statements. You'll be taken through the various components of the Income Statement and taught hands-on knowledge of how to  more...

Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior for the Individual Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior for the Individual Globalization, diversity, outsourcing, virtual teams, downsizing, and changing forms of work are just some of the challenges facing companies today. Managers must be prepared to deal with the organizational issues that such challenges give rise to. Whether you're in Human Resources, a manager of a large department, or the leader of  more...

Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization Cultivating relationships with your work peers can lead to success for you as an individual and for your organization as a whole. Developing a supportive peer network can provide you with access to a wide variety of expertise and institutional knowledge and it enables you to leverage other people's networks. Because every workplace  more...

Campus to Corporate Meeting New Expectations Campus to Corporate: Meeting New Expectations Campus life is now behind you, and you are taking the first steps along your career path. The better you can adjust to the new expectations, the smoother and easier these steps will be. This course gives you an understanding of corporate culture so you'll have a better grasp of the new expectations. It also outlines how to manage your time and  more...

Getting Started with PowerPoint 2007 Getting Started with PowerPoint 2007 Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 is a powerful authoring application that enables you to create high-impact, professional-looking presentations quickly and easily. This course shows how to create a new presentation from scratch, and also how to use layouts and views to make working with your presentation easy. It provides you with a solid introduction  more...

Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Microsoft Microsoft s PowerPoint 2007 is one of the world s most widely used applications for creating presentations. Powerful, high-impact slide shows come to life with the addition of multimedia to your presentations. Engage your audience by keeping things lively and interactive with movie and sound clips, animated slide content, and slide  more...

Creating Custom Slide Shows in PowerPoint 2007 ...Shows in PowerPoint 2007 Microsoft With PowerPoint 2007, creating customized slide shows has never been easier. This course shows you how to create custom slide shows that meet your differing audiences' needs. You will learn how to create self-running presentations, how to annotate your presentation while it's running, and how to use Presenter View so that you see one thing while your  more...

Data Security Archiving and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 Data Security, Archiving, and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 Microsoft You can use the enhanced security features included in Microsoft Outlook 2007 to protect your e-mail and computer from malicious attacks that can arrive in the form of incoming e-mail messages. The program also provides you with tools used to archive and manage the size of your mailbox to ensure that you can locally  more...

Creating Visio 2007 Diagrams ...rent types of diagrams and work environments. This course shows how Visio 2007 has predefined templates and stencils that enable you to create diagrams quickly and efficiently; along with the Visio Help features that allow you to tap into the vast knowledge base both within the help files and online through the Microsoft knowledge base. Once the diagrams have been created, this course  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Sharing Information with OneNote 2007 Microsoft Office 2007: Sharing Information with OneNote 2007 Microsoft With team members working in diverse locations, a central repository in which to store information about customers, projects, and meetings is vital. There's an ever-growing amount of information in a variety of formats and teams must stay in control. Office OneNote 2007 is a note-taking program which enables you to store  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Security Basics ...ks. This course provides an overview of WLAN security and shows the steps required to ensure privacy in wireless networks as well as some of the advanced features that Cisco networks have to increase wireless network security. This course also explains the configuration of basic WLAN security and describes centralized WLAN authentication. This course maps to the 640-721, Implementing Cisco  more...

Getting Started With WCF ...tion Foundation (WCF) technology and its architecture. It shows how to create a basic WCF service and how to host the service in a managed application, a Windows Service, Internet Information Service (IIS), or Windows Process Application Activation Services (WAS). It also covers how to generate a client proxy class and configuration file to access a WCF service. This course is one of a series  more...

WCF Contracts Behaviors and Data Management ...Behaviors and Data Management Microsoft This course shows how to create and optimize .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service contracts, data contracts, and message contracts according to the requirements of a WCF application. It details the roles of channels and how to choose an appropriate binding for an application. It also covers how to implement different data  more...

Securing and Managing a WCF Application ...nd Managing a WCF Application Microsoft This course shows how to implement security features such as transport and message-level security, and authentication, authorization and impersonation in a .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application. It demonstrates how to enable WCF applications to implement ASP.NET security features. It covers how to use features such as tracing,  more...

SQL Server 2008 Data Management ... well as create and manage indexes in a database. It also shows how to import data using the BULK INSERT and OPENROWSET (BULK...) statements and how to import or export data using the bcp utility and the Import and Export Wizard. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 exam number 70-432. Passing this exam will earn  more...

Oracle Database 11g Enterprise User Security Proxy Authentication ...ibes the basic components of Enterprise User Security. It shows the architecture of this feature and describes the installation process. The components required to create and manage an enterprise user are discussed. In addition, the course explains the techniques for using the enterprise user in the context of the database server and integrating the enterprise user with familiar security  more...

Overcoming Challenges When Managing Experts Overcoming Challenges When Managing Experts Getting the most out of your experts can sometimes be difficult. They might display characteristics that on the surface seem unmanageable. You have to carefully plan how you interact with such challenging experts if you want them to help you in a productive way. This course explores ways you can promote harmonious working relationships with your  more...

Setting Up Securing Windows 7 Setting Up & Securing Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 7 provides tools that enable users to easily manage and maintain the operating system, programs, printers, and system and personal files. This course demonstrates how to use the Control Panel to install and manage programs and printers, and it shows the role User Account Control plays in security. This course also demonstrates how to use  more...

Scheduling Events Managing Applications Scheduling Events & Managing Applications IBM The Lotus Notes calendar is a key application in the Lotus Notes 8 client that allows users to effectively manage their time and streamline the way they work. Using the Calendar, you can share your free and busy time with colleagues, as well as create and book meetings. This course discusses the calendar interface and how to book appointments and  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 ...mmon 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 specific problems arise. It explores numerous cases involving lack of civility and decorum, poor productivity, and unbalanced participation, and equips you with strategies for handling these problems.  more...

Basic Business Math Charts Graphs Basic Business Math: Charts & Graphs Basic math skills are practical in any business situation. Often, numbers can be portrayed in graphical form, giving the reader clear and concise information at a glance. Being able to read and select the right types of charts and graphs in a basic business environment is invaluable. This course builds on the basic math skills that you learned during your  more...

Managing Attitudes During Difficult Times Managing Attitudes During Difficult Times Employees may experience fear, anxiety, and frustration when their company is going through difficult times. If employees' attitudes suffer, so too does their performance. You must take steps to keep employees engaged, enthusiastic, and motivated when a company is facing challenges. By learning how to manage employee attitudes that often surface in  more...

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

Working with Forms the Canvas Media in HTML5 Working with Forms, the Canvas & Media in HTML5 This course provides detailed instruction on three new APIs in HTML5 Canvas, Audio and Video as well as on the new features of the Forms API. The course also shows how supporting browsers will render the page and provides fallback solutions for non-supporting browsers.  more...

Manifesting 101: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! Achieving Life & Livelihood Potential w/Momentum Manifesting 101 (Self Study Course) introduces or reminds us how to have our desires and intentions flow to us in ease, versus chasing them in struggle and frustration. There is a Mechanics of Energy, Spirit, Consciousness, that is at work within and around us, that we have access to for the purposeful design of our dreams come true. The essence of  more...

Manifesting 102: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! ...d on purpose and how to use this new knowledge so that it shows in one`s experience. It is as this point, that the students commitment level and trust in themselves will become evident, but a necessary point as one sees the ego`s role in this endeavor. The student will have some new choices that appear, and then will choose from the gentle nudging of their spirit selves or the predictable  more...

Writing Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ...igate, easy to understand, and easy to use. This workshop shows how moving text from paper to the screen, or from a conventional Help system to Web customer assistance, demands a new approach. Learn to write the Web way, responding to your visitors with all the give-and-take of a conversation, replying to their questions, addressing their needs, and assuaging their doubts. When you write hot  more...

A Workshop Approach to Mastering RoboHelp Office (Latest Release) Learn from an expert and save hundreds of training dollars. (Optional purchase, full version RoboHelp for only $499, Reg.$999 See Details) This course offers individuals an opportunity to build a standalone help project by applying the principles outlined in each of the three lesson plans through a systematic and hands-on approach. Each student will develop and create their own online help  more...

Intermediate XML: Creating a DTD Read and write a Document Type Definition, modeling the structure for all your XML documents. This is a self-paced course, where you walk through the materials, and compare your answers with those in the back of my book. Learn to plan, write, and analyze the basic building block of XML, the Document Type Definition, which serves as the content model for dozens, perhaps thousands of XML documents.  more...

Take Control of IIS ... for your home, small office, or corporation? This course shows, using a real-time, full-screen display, everything you need to do set up Web and FTP servers with the Microsoft 2000 or NT operating systems. All the procedures you need are shown just as you would perform them using your own equipment. There are no complicated written instructions to follow. Everything you need to know is  more...

Access 2002 ... the primary database objects in Access. The course also shows how to work with individual fields to ensure that overall database structure is consistent and correct. A variety of techniques will be taught in order to make data entry faster, easier, and less error-prone. As the course becomes more advanced, students will use Microsoft Access as a development tool. The course also teaches  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Level 2 ..., forms, reports, and data access pages. The course also shows how to work with individual fields to ensure that overall database structure is consistent and correct. In addition, students will learn a variety of techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. The material is presented through explanatory text, real-world scenarios, interactive  more...

How To Master Communications ...undle builds on the basics of effective communication and shows how to apply sound communication skills to a variety of interpersonal and leadership situations, such as intervening in conflict and providing feedback. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. Communication skills are vital to an organization`s  more...

Export Practice Management Course shows you the right steps to build a successful export operation.  more...

Significantly Increase the Value of Any Property--Instructor-Led ...the wrong change is like throwing money away. This course shows how to get the biggest possible financial benefit from every dollar spent on property improvements. You`ll even learn to grow value by improving the neighborhood!Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added  more...

Job-Seekers Workshop: 10 steps to a new beginning ...loyers using the Net, networking and the direct approach; shows how to develop, personalize and target a resume (includes samples), write an effective cover letter (includes samples); talks about the best ways to contact employers, gives tips on preparing for an interview, such as considering answers for questions that may be asked, gives advice on conduct during the interview, such as  more...

5S TRAINING ...ented to national audiences at several conferences, trade shows, and symposiums. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The actual length of the video instruction is close to 14 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that video  more...

Lockout Tagout ...er sources and notification of mechanical device startup, shows everyone the dangers posed by the machines they use everyday. Each employee who accesses the machinery at your company will discover the tools your service and maintenance personnel use to keep them whole. Our complete course will alert each employee to the meanings behind each lockout tagout procedure. This course can be taken in  more...

Java 2 -- Handling Exceptions & Implementing Threads ...g. This unit also describes the lifecycle of a thread and shows you how to identify the priorities of a thread. The unit also presents the various methods in the Thread class. This unit lists the steps for creating and executing a thread by using the Runnable interface and the Thread class. The unit provides an overview of the thread groups and the important methods in that class. The  more...

AutoCAD 2006 2D ...ng, and pallets. Follow along with Kristen Kurland as she shows you how to work with dimensions, regions, boundaries, as well as understanding isometrics and viewports. The course can be completed within 90 days or less. The student will have 1 year unlimited access to the course. Welcome to the AutoCAD 2006 2D Training Series The AutoCAD 2006 2D course will teach you how to control the many  more...

AutoCAD 2006 3D ...ces, and solids. Follow along with Kristen Kurland as she shows you how to manipulate backgrounds, light, material, and landscaping to your needs.The course can be completed within 90 days or less. The student will have 1 year unlimited access to the course. Welcome to the AutoCAD 2006 3D Training Series The AutoCAD 2006 3D course will teach you how to control the many features of AutoCAD 3D,  more...

Access 2007 Level 2 Access 2007 Level 2 strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to create and use the primary database objects in Microsoft Office Access 2007, including tables, queries, forms, and reports. Access 2007 Level 2 Strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students  more...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: ActionScript 3 Essentials ...lash CS3. If you are new to ActionScript 3.0, this series shows you how to make your Flash applications more dynamic by using the scripting language to add interactivity and control effects. If you are already familiar with ActionScript 2 from Flash 7 or 8, our video tutorials help you make the switch with minimum effort with updates about the new changes in naming, syntax and Class structure.  more...

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

Adobe RoboHelp Workshop In this course, you study the background of online-help systems since they arose in the 1990s. You explore a range of online-help systems, surveying their varied content, organization, format, and in particular navigation systems. You study a sequence of RoboHelp tutorials to learn the basic tasks that professional help writers must know to do their work. Concurrent with the tutorials, you  more...

American Citizenship Test Prep ...ts and important events connected with them, diagram that shows the branches of the federal government as outlined by the U.S. Constitution, famous documents (such as `The Emancipation Proclamation,` `Declaration of Independence,` and `U.S. Constitution), you will hear the `Star Spangled Banner` and see its musical score as written by Francis Scott Key, and you will take practice tests with  more...

HTML 4 ...`s of HTML. Follow along with HTML expert Rob Tracy as he shows you how to create well formed HTML code, understand the basics of Java script, and introduces you to Cascading Style Sheets. Welcome to the HTML 4 Training Series Learn the in`s and out`s of HTML. Follow along with HTML expert Robb Tracy as he shows you how to create well formed HTML code, understand the basics of Java script, and  more...

Performance Management & Appraisals Training & Certification Program Learn the basics of Performance Management and earn a "Fundmentals of Performance Management" certificate. This self-paced course qualifies for 4 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Our Performance Management Training & Certification Program provides details for establishing and maintaining an effective performance  more...

PowerPoint 2007 Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Students will learn how to design PowerPoint presentations on their computers through examples and interactive exercises. They will learn about the key interface changes of Microsoft Office 2007, namely the Ribbon, Quick Access toolbar, Mini toolbar, and galleries. PowerPoint 2007 Level 1 This course  more...

Build Your Own BIZ - Bootstrap Marketing This course will help you create a marketing plan and learn to promote your product effectively.You will receive as a bonus 1 year unlimited access to this course from the day of enrollment. If attempting to accelerate your learning (1-2 weeks or less), please pay special attention to key points so you may successfully apply the information gained from this course to your particular business  more...

Dealing with Customer Complaints ...shows they care. You want customers to complain so you can fix the problem. The challenge is to know the best way to resolve the situation. During this program, you'll learn why an organization should seek customer complaints, and learn appropriate customer service responses. You'll also learn a technique to help work through challenging customer service situations.The student will have access  more...

Writing Web Content (Master Class) ...igate, easy to understand, and easy to use. This workshop shows how moving text from paper to the screen, or from a conventional Help system to Web customer assistance, demands a new approach. Learn to write the Web way, responding to your visitors with all the give-and-take of a conversation, replying to their questions, addressing their needs, and assuaging their doubts. When you write hot  more...

Working with Difficult People ...shows you how to identify and to manage a common issue at work - difficult people. You will learn about the people, situations, and interactions that can result in having a difficult time at work. The information presented in this course covers new ways to think about how to deal more effectively with difficult people and situations at work - by changing your thinking and trying some new  more...

Mastering Presentation Skills for the Workplace ...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 complete this course within a time span of your choosing. We recommend study commence and be completed within 90 days or less. The course may be accessed up to 1 year. Mastering Presentation Skills for the Workplace  more...

Leading Generations X and Next This course deals with the characteristics and needs of the two youngest generations in the work force--Generations X and Next. These two generations have quite different attitudes toward work and career development. The first lesson identifies the needs of younger people with regard to their unique position in modern markets, desire for flexibility, desired work rewards, and career development  more...

Accounting Systems and Closing Activities Some businesses carry out hundreds of transactions in a single day. You can imagine the accounting data at the end of the day, or the end of the month. Ultimately, these transactions can be categorized into a few different types. Organizing the transactions through special journals actually reduces the work and allows you to be more efficient in your accounting activities at the end of every  more...

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

Interviewing Effectively ...he 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 organization. This course will show you how to create methods that are reliable, and will explain the questioning and rapport-building techniques that effective interviewers  more...

Assessing Performance Continuously ...shows you how to make performance appraisal a continuous process. The first stage of continuous performance assessment is planning. Appraisal must be linked to performance goals that matter, and these goals need to encompass both the organization and the individual before a performance plan can be agreed on by appraiser and appraisee. Even with conventional roles and relationships this is a  more...

Managing the Creative Elements of Brands ...can make a great impression on consumers. The next lesson shows you how to brand your products with the perfect name and logo. This course enables you to determine if a jingle, slogan, or fictional character may be necessary to animate your brand. Finally, disclosing the secrets of designing eye-catching packaging and legally protecting your brands through copyrights, patents, and trademarks  more...

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

Preparing for Change When the organization you work for changes, and demands that you change along with it, wariness and uncertainty are natural. Change signals the end of the tried, trusted, and familiar. But change is also a new beginning--a springboard into a new and potentially exciting personal future. "Preparing for Change" focuses on the mental attitudes and behaviors you need to develop in order to take  more...

Supply Chain Management What is Supply Chain Management? Why has it become such a hot topic for discussion and analysis in recent years? This course shows how a more thorough understanding of this three word catch phrase can improve the flow of material through your organization, increase customer satisfaction, and help you to establish high quality vendor relationships.  more...

Understanding Processes An automotive department has an excellent reputation, yet it receives numerous complaints about delays in repairs. When the sequence of activities in the auto repair process is mapped out, the problem is discovered. Surprisingly, it is due to an unnecessary paper shuffle between the auto shop and front office. This course shows you how to understand different types of processes, break a process  more...

Application Compatibility Toolkit Application compatibility is one of the most important challenges faced by administrators when deploying new operating systems. The Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 (ACT) allows enterprises to identify application compatibility issues when preparing for Windows Vista deployment. This course discusses the application compatibility process and common mitigation methods, demonstrates how to  more...

Fireworks MX ...shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics using Fireworks MX, the latest in the Macromedia MX software production line. Macromedia has designed Fireworks MX to help both the designer and programmer create engaging, attractive, and functional websites in the shortest time possible using the MX technology. It comes with the ability to import, create, and export a wide range of  more...

Dreamweaver MX Advanced ...eamweaver and a regular contributor to Macromedia DevNet) shows the user how to work with CSS, add style to web pages, create page layouts, use integrated code tools, create web pages that comply with the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and how to utilize Dreamweaver's templating tools. Mark also demonstrates the extensive integration between Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Macromedia  more...

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

Defining Emotional Intelligence ...as an overriding belief. However, new behavioral research shows that IQ provides, at best, a narrow view of human intelligence. Factors such as self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, zeal, self-motivation, empathy, and social deftness contribute greatly to an individual's success. These qualities, termed "emotional intelligence," often determine if people excel in life, relationships,  more...

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace What makes someone a top performer in the world of work? If you think high IQ, advanced degrees, analytical skills, and technical expertise are the answer, it's time to think again. Experts now agree that Emotional Intelligence often determines who will climb the corporate ladder and who will be passed over. Exciting new research shows that, unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence can be developed and  more...

Delivering the Message So, the presentation is prepared and practiced. Great. But this means nothing to the audience. When you stand there in front of them, all that matters to them is what you look like and what you say. This course is about delivering your message, and the techniques you need to do this. First of all, you have to make a positive first impression on your audience members by how and where you  more...

Available Presentation Resources ...use they seem to represent a loss of control. This course shows you that questions are positive opportunities to be grasped eagerly: they are a way of deepening your communication with the audience. But there are techniques to handling questions successfully, and they need to be learned and practiced. Sometimes, a speaker needs to appear in front of a client or colleagues and present, but as  more...

Quality Management Quality Management Tools ... Given four histograms, select the one that shows a process that needs improvement. Create a histogram. Calculate the number of classes for a histogram. Calculate the class width of a histogram. Sequence the steps for creating a run chart. Identify characteristics of  more...

SAP R 3 v4 0 MM Warehouse Management ...and tasks which exploit or interface with WM. This course shows the basic principles of R/3 Warehouse Management and shows how to post goods movements in the WM system. It describes how to carry out a physical inventory and discusses special WM topics such as storage unit management and warehousing control. L earn To: Warehouse management in SAP R/3. Warehouse management  more...

SAP R 3 CO 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 within internal accounting , the  more...

SAP R 3 SD Sales and Shipment Processes ...practical scenarios to illustrate the content. The course shows how to process sales documents and looks at the functions used during the pre-sales phase. It covers the sales and distribution document chain and shows how to process deliveries, billing documents and shipments. L earn To: Sales support. Sales activities. Sales Information System. Standard analyses.  more...

SAP R 3 Supply Chain Management ...annot do without the use of computer software, the course shows concrete examples using SAP within different industry areas. The course transfers the basic knowledge, the spectrum of possibilities within the 'Supply Chain Management'. The course is intended to show the different views regarding the supply chain in companies and its possibilities of use within different business areas. L  more...

Programming XML Using XML ...ating XML into business applications. Lastly, this course shows how to use the DB2 XML Extender to import and export XML from a DB2 database. Learn To To identify considerations for generating XML from Java objects. To identify considerations for generating XML from Java objects manually. To identify the  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 ...11 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The course shows you how to configure a catalyst switch for basic operations. Topics covered include switching, spanning tree protocol, and access layer switch configuration. This course also describes the features and operation of VLANs, and shows you how to configure and troubleshoot them. Learn To: Identify features and functions  more...

Programming XML Using XML ...ating XML into business applications. Lastly, this course shows how to use the DB2 XML Extender to import and export XML from a DB2 database. Learn To To identify considerations for generating XML from Java objects. To identify considerations for generating XML from Java objects manually. To identify the  more...

UNIX--Part 2 Advanced Topics for Users ...s a little about how UNIX works and handles resources. It shows how UNIX can be best used by advanced users in a UNIX-based enterprise. This course can even act as a starting primer for users interested in becoming administrators. L earn To: Identify the hardware requirements for a UNIX system. Identify the features of job control. Identify the guidelines for managing disk space  more...

UNIX User Curriculum ...s a little about how UNIX works and handles resources. It shows how UNIX can be best used by advanced users in a UNIX-based enterprise. This course can even act as a starting primer for users interested in becoming administrators. This curriculum consists of 2 Skill Builder courses: Course 13630 UNIX Part 1: User Fundamentals Course 13631 UNIX Part 2: Advanced Topics for Users L earn To:  more...

Oracle9i SQL Data Retrieval Techniques ...the iSQL*Plus report variables. Additionally, this course shows students how to access data from multiple table using joins, aggregate data using group functions, create subqueries, and use iSQL*Plus commands to create customized queries. Learn To: o Identify the four Oracle join types used to display data from more than one table. o Identify a Cartesian product. o Retrieve rows from  more...

SAP R 3 Variant Configuration Master Data ... specific prerequisites of Variant Configuration. It also shows you the different ways in which Variant Configuration can be used. Learn To: a Identify how Variant Configuration is mapped in the R/3 System. a Identify Master Data. a Identify Configuration Master Data. a Identify Object dependencies. a Identify Logistics Master Data. Audience The  more...

mySAP com - Overview ...loped and the key components it contains. Furthermore, it shows how application hosting can be controlled throughout the system's entire life cycle, describes the different types of hosting available, and presents various business applications supported by mySAP.com. Learn To: o Identify mySAP.com Basics. o Identify mySAP.com Components. o Identify Application Hosting. o Identify  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 AP Accountant ...the FI component is integrated in the R/3 System. It also shows you how to create master data for a vendor and how to post invoices and outgoing payments. Furthermore, it will show how to display and process vendor documents. You will also be shown the tools provided by the R/3 System to help the Accounts Payable accountant carry out periodic processing. Learn To: o Getting started with SAP  more...

SAP R 3 Business Info Warehouse BW - Config Overview ...shows how companies can benefit from using a business information warehouse. The SAP BW component, and its underlying data model, will also be presented. Furthermore, the trainee will be introduced to two key tools for configuring the BW system. Learn To: o Basics. o Objectives of a Data Warehouse. o SAP Business Information Warehouse. o Data Model. o Implementation Tools. o  more...

SAP R 3 Business Info Warehouse BW - Config Advanced ...shows how data is extracted from an OLTP system. The learner will then be shown how to optimize SAP BW after it has been implemented. Learn To: o Extract data. o OLTP extraction. o External data extraction. o Operational data store. o Advanced considerations. o Production support. o Advanced data modeling o BW as a source system. Audience The intended audience for this  more...

SAP Strategic Enterprise Management SEM ...shows what SAP SEM is, which business processes it covers, and which companies use it. The student will be introduced to the components of the SAP SEM System and their functions. Learn To: o Overview of SAP SEM. o Integration and Components. o Data Basis and Implementation Scenarios. o Components of the SAP SEM System. o SEM BIC and SRM. o SEM Business Consolidation System. o  more...

mySAP com Workplace Overview ...P.com and the explains the role of the Workplace. It also shows the administrative system, which ensures that the Workplace functions are made available to the user. The Workplace unit takes a closer look at the Workplace concept, paying particular attention to roles, MiniApps, Customizing, and integrating component systems in the Workplace. Learn To: o mySAP.com Basics o Overview o  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 CO Cost Center Acct Periodical Allocation Reports ...ore, it looks at reporting in Cost Center Accounting, and shows you to use and configure reports to suit your individual needs. Learn To: o Getting Started with SAP R/3 4.6. o Starting the System and Logging On. o Access Options. o Basis. o Actual postings. o Transaction-Based Transfer Postings. o Internal Cost Allocation. o Statistical Key Figures. o Periodic Allocations:  more...

WordPerfect Office 11 Presentations 11 ...roduces the capabilities of Presentations to create slide shows. The course teaches how to create presentations and to insert text, shapes, graphics, Clipart, and charts. Slide show effects, such as slide transitions, are also taught. Finally, the learner is taught how to edit and play slide shows, as well as how to print presentations. Learn To Match elements  more...

Visual Basic NET-Distributed Applications Part 1 ...shows learners how to create and consume XML Web services, .NET Remoting objects, and Windows Services by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Learn To: a To identify considerations for designing a distributed application. a To distinguish between features of Remote Procedure Call (RPC)-based and message-based architectures. a To identify  more...

Visual Basic NET-Distributed Applications Part 4 ...asic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 4: Debugging course shows learners how to test XML Web services and server components. The course also covers debugging XML Web services, .NET Remoting objects, Windows services, and serviced components by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Learn To: a To identify testing phases and strategies to test a program. a  more...

Effective Presentations Essentials of Persuasion ...the IWNS at the International Exhibition. Icon's research shows that the majority of companies attending the International Exhibition are multinational corporations with large operational structures. Unit 3: Organizing a Persuasive Presentation (0.5 - 1 hour) Organize your persuasive presentation using three major sections. Accomplish four  more...

Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Server--Part 2 Domain Struct Site Topology ...Infrastructure Part 2: Domain Structure and Site Topology shows the learner how to design and develop a domain strategy. It also covers how to design multiple domains and the design principles in relation to site topology. L earn To: Identify the characteristics of an organization that determine the domain design. Identify factors to be considered when designing the initial Active  more...

Windows 2000 Designing a Directory Server--Part 2 Domain Struct Site Topology ...Infrastructure Part 2: Domain Structure and Site Topology shows the learner how to design and develop a domain strategy. It also covers how to design multiple domains and the design principles in relation to site topology. L earn To: Identify the characteristics of an organization that determine the domain design. Identify factors to be considered when designing the initial Active  more...

SAP R 3 Service Management Master Data ...ice Management module and on hand of the case study used, shows how it integrates with the other R/3 modules. It also shows how to create the infrastructure needed to process service requests in the system. Learn To: a Identify the SAP R/3 Service Management Module. a Service and Organization. a Scenarios. a Integration in the R/3 System. a Create a  more...

SAP R 3 Service Management Scenarios .../3 Service Management module and on hand of a case study, shows how to access and implement service processing, to confirm service processing, and how to settle and complete the service order. Learn To: a Access service processing. a Implement service processing. a Confirm service processing. a Settle and complete service orders. Audience The following  more...

SAP R 3 CO Cost Center Acct Periodical Allocation Reports ...ore, it looks at reporting in Cost Center Accounting, and shows you to use and configure reports to suit your individual needs. Learn To: o Actual postings. o Transaction-Based Transfer Postings. o Internal Cost Allocation. o Statistical Key Figures. o Periodic Allocations: Posting, Distribution, Assessment. o Periodic Allocations: Imputed Cost Calculations. o Reports. o Basic  more...

Business Etiquette Business Functions Travel ... them. Identify guidelines you should follow at trade shows and conventions. Identify actions for mingling successfully. Identify the conversational guidelines for business meals. Identify the basic rules of etiquette you should apply during a meal. Apply guidelines to be a courteous traveler. Apply guidelines to help you conduct business with an individual who has  more...

Getting the Most from Business Documents ...rts, and proposals and the best uses for each. The course shows you how to align the message content, document type, and delivery method--Internet, fax, mail, courier, and so on--so that your business documents receive the right level of attention and achieve their designated purpose. Independent topics address five of the most commonly used business documents. You work hard on your business  more...

Online Recruiting ...and nobody ever expected it would put radio entertainment shows practically out of business. But it did. It revolutionized the way people were entertained and informed. The Internet is similarly changing the world. The Internet and technology are changing the way people do business, shop, and search for jobs. The Internet is not some passing fad, as some people judged the television. It's the  more...