Online Structured eLearning Training

French Connections Series French Connections Series is the ultimate learning environment for both 'just-in-time' and structured language learning...' more...

German Connections Series German Connections Series is the ultimate learning environment for both 'just-in-time' and structured language learning...' more...

Spanish Connections Series Spanish Connections Series is the ultimate learning environment for both 'just-in-time' and structured language learning...' more...

Italian Connections Italian Connections Series is the ultimate learning environment for both 'just-in-time' and structured language learning...' more...

Japanese Connections Japanese Connections Series is the ultimate learning environment for both 'just-in-time' and structured language learning...' more...

Effective Presentations 1: Creating Your Presentation ... the occasion. The Effective Presentations Series takes a structured and down to earth approach to presentation skills that helps students build confidence and overcome their natural fear of public performance. The CD-ROM self study format allows students to learn the essentials in a risk free environment and to decide on their own path and pace. An extensive and detailed on-line glossary, more...

Effective Presentations 2: Delivering Your Presentation ... the occasion. The Effective Presentations Series takes a structured and down to earth approach to presentation skills that helps students build confidence and overcome their natural fear of public performance. The CD-ROM self study format allows students to learn the essentials in a risk free environment and to decide on their own path and pace. An extensive and detailed on-line glossary, more...

Understanding Budgeting and Finance: Preparing your Budget MAXIM TRAINING Planning and submitting a budget for the first time can be a daunting task. Many of us approach our first budget with little or no formal training. It can be a nightmare! Effective budgeting is crucial to both you and your department. And because it's important, it's vital you budget properly. Too many managers make half-hearted attempts and then wonder why ACTUAL spend is nothing more...

Understanding Budgeting and Finance: Managing your Budget MAXIM TRAINING Preparing a budget and following it through to approval involves a lot of work. But it's only the beginning! Once approved, the budget needs careful management to ensure your plans become a reality. This process starts from day one and continues throughout the year. This course provides a structured approach for managing your budget. It shows how to: Review your budget to identify more...

Giving Presentations Learn how to give successful presentations Presentations may be formal presentations to your team, senior managers or clients. They can also be informal. For instance, presenting some new ideas for discussion with your peers. If you are skilled at giving presentations, then you can persuade, influence and convince others. Getting your points across in a structured and interesting manner is more...

Account Ability Series: Main Features The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Account Ability Series: Growth The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Account Ability Series: Profitability The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Account Abiity Series: Liquidity The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Account Ability Series: Investment The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Account Abiltiy Series: Finance The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Account Ability Series: Conclusion The bottom line is recorded annually in an organisation's financial statements. But is it what it seems? Managers who understand how to read a set of accounts and are able to interpret what the accounts say about an organisation's profitability, liquidity and growth can gain a valuable insight into the real performance of their competitors, customers and suppliers. Account Ability takes you more...

Microsoft Windows Architecture I: Component and Database Technologies This course is the first part of the four part series for the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Services Architecture (WOSA) exams I and II. more...

Relational Database Design and Administration This course covers the design methodologies and techniques utilized when building an application based on a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), using Structured Query Language (SQL). The course is based on RDBMS technology and will identify and explain the details and implementation. Designed for individuals in the design and administration of relational databases. more...

Overview of Layers and Layer 1 Devices In this WestNet e-Learning module, we review the layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, functions of each layer, and internetworking devices that perform each of the functions. We will begin a detailed discussion of the devices found at the Physical Layer of the OSI model. more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Database Access Part I ...ying information in databases using the industry standard Structured Query Language (SQL). It explains how SQL is used with client tools built in Visual Basic, to create powerful queries and statements for a server-side database. Finally, this course describes how you can use data controls to access database information. It explains how you can use the Data Environment Designer to create more...

Presenting Your Proposition Even the most confident sales people can feel their self-assurance dissolve when required to make a formal sales presentation. This course is about giving you the confidence, not only to present, but also to get commitment from your customer. Demonstrating a structure that can be adapted to most situations, this course will equip you with the skills needed to deal with the most intimidating more...

Working With Internal Customers Excellent customer service lies at the heart of any successful business. However, you should not overlook the importance of meeting the needs and expectations of your fellow employees, your internal customers. By helping other people within your organization, you enable it to succeed. Great internal customer service improves people's morale, productivity, and external customer service, and more...

Building Dynamic Teams Drive to a Mission This course helps team members establish a structured process to define and prioritize group goals and objectives upon which its "mission statement" is based. Professionals who want to work more effectively with others to achieve shared goals. more...

The Life Cycle of an IT Project ...ing the chances of something going wrong. Incorporating a structured framework for developing IT projects, also known as a life cycle, enables your corporation to implement specific guidelines, methodologies, and processes that will decrease the risk of something going wrong and increase your chances of a successful project. "The Life Cycle of an IT Project" will give you the knowledge and more...

Giving Feedback A Manager s Guide The performance of your business depends upon the performance of every member of your staff. Thus a key skill for all who manage staff is the ability to provide candid, constructive feedback about performance. The purpose of this course is to enable you to enhance your skills in giving feedback. The course starts by exploring the nature of feedback, and it then develops a practical approach to the more...

Presenting Your Case Have you ever attended a presentation that failed because the presenter was ill prepared or ineffective in his approach? A successful presenter must possess the proper skills to plan and deliver an effective business case presentation and employ strategies to establish and maintain the audience's attention. This course examines the careful planning and delivery of a business case presentation. It more...

Key Stages in Coaching Coaching has many uses in organizations, and the sequence of coaching activities is similar in all of them. This course will involve learners in the continuous process of discovery, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up that distinguishes coaching from other development methods. This course is for anyone in an organization who has a role in improving the performance of co-workers, keeping more...

E-Learning Essentials Pt 1 E-Learning and Successful Strategy This Course is designed to cover the broad offerings within the scope of e-learning and the various challenges that arise in implementing an e-learning solution. It places e-learning within the context of learning and knowledge management and the role of e-learning in harnassing an organizations's intellectual and human assests. The course covers the importance of a clear and effective more...

Exit Interviewing Skills Preparing for an Exit Interview Exit Interviewing: Preparing for an Exit Interview offers the student an overview of the purposes and types of exit interviews, how to set up exit interviews, and how to conduct them. The program covers who, when, and where the interviews should be conducted, as well as how they should be structured. It also covers guidelines for interviewing effectively, steps to prepare for exit interviews, more...

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

Transitioning from ISO 9000 1994 to ISO 9001 2000 ... their Quality Management System model. This QMS model is structured into four areas: Management Responsibility, Resource Management, Product Realization, and Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement. An additional emphasis on customer requirements and documented evidence of continual improvement has also been added to the 2000 edition. This course compares the two ISO editions and highlights the more...

Object-Oriented Analysis This course teaches IS managers and programmers the concepts and principles of object-oriented analysis. Using the Booch method of object-oriented analysis, the focus is on concepts such as objects, classes and their relationships. Topics also include the evolution and advantages of object- oriented analysis, and solving a problem through an object-oriented approach. Analysts wishing to make the more...

Programming Logic and Techniques This course is meant for end users. It aims to teach users the basic concepts of computing and programming language, and the usage of programming methods and elements. People who want to have a fairly good knowledge of the concepts of programming logic and techniques. more...

System Analysis and Design The System Analysis and Design WBT provides an overview of various systems concepts, such as characteristics and elements, in an organization. It also describes the various phases involved in developing a new system and the role of the system analyst. Its discusses various steps and tools used for gathering information that will be required for preliminary investigation. The course identifies the more...

General Coding Best Practices To outline the best practices for writing high quality methods, expressions, variables, arrays, loops, and if statements, and to describe recommended practices for writing readable code Professional application developers or programmers, with at least 2 years experience, who want to learn the latest recommended techniques for developing high quality software more...

Programming Techniques and Strategies To outline the high-level considerations for producing good code Professional application developers or programmers, with at least 2 years experience, who want to learn the latest recommended techniques for developing high quality software more...

OOAD Dynamic Modeling with UML 2 0 ...tivities, IntermediateActivities, CompleteActivities, and structured activities packages. In Sequence diagram, it covers frames, interactions, and interaction operators. In the State Machine diagram, it covers the simple, composite, and submachine states. Finally, the course covers the protocol state machine. The target audience is business analysts, system analysts, system architects, more...

Getting Started with Programming To introduce structured programming concepts, coding design, and style Anyone wishing to know the basics of programming more...

Moving to Visual Basic NET To outline the language differences between Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual Basic .NET and to describe the new Visual Studio .NET features Application developers with experience using previous versions of Microsoft Visual Basic who wish to start working with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET more...

Inside C To compare and contrast the features of the C# programming language with those of C Application developers with experience in object-oriented programming, especially in C , who wish to start working with C# more...

Input Validation and Error Handling in VB NET To demonstrate how to validate user input and error handling for a VB.NET Windows application Application developers with some experience in Visual Basic .NET who wish to become familiar with developing user services in the .NET Framework, especially those who wish to attain the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) or Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET more...

Fundamentals of C Programming This course introduces the C language and the concept of object-orientation to students. The students also learn about objects and classes and their relation to functions. Finally, the students learn how to create functions, pass arguments and return values. Programmers who have functional experience in programming using a structured language like C or Pascal constitute the primary audience for more...

Programming Constructs of C This course presents the concept of structures, arrays, and strings within a C program. This course also covers how to create functions, including overloaded and inline functions. In addition, the students learn how to create pointers, and the application of pointers. Finally, the students learn the concept of classes and objects in C . Programmers who have functional experience in programming more...

Object-Oriented Programming using C This course introduces students to advanced programming features of C , such as the different types of C functions, concepts of overloading, and inheritance. Programmers and Application Developers who have experience in programming using a structured language like Fortran and Pascal constitute the primary audience for this curriculum. This curriculum would introduce them to the object-oriented more...

Data Manipulation in C This course introduces students to the data manipulation features of C . In addition to understanding stream and file handling in C , the students are introduced to the role of preprocessor in C . Programmers and Application Developers who have experience in programming using a structured language like Fortran and Pascal constitute the primary audience for this curriculum. This curriculum would more...

C Programming Structured Programming To provide the student with structured programming concepts used in C Students with knowledge of structured programming techniques more...

C Programming Classes and Data Abstraction To provide students with the skills required to create and instantiate classes Students with knowledge of structured programming techniques more...

C Programming Manipulating Objects To provide the student with the skills required to use dynamic memory allocation in C Students with knowledge of structured programming techniques more...

C Programming Overloading To provide the student with the skills required to use polymorphism and overloading Students with knowledge of structured programming techniques more...

C Programming Files and Streams To provide the student with the skills required to create C programs that use files Students with knowledge of structured programming techniques more...

OS 390 and the Internet ...etwork computing. The course outlines how the Internet is structured, and presents the number of ways in which it can be used. The course also describes the OS/390 operating system and the specific IBM Internet servers that run on it, and outlines how these elements can provide a secure, open platform for the Internet applications. This course is intended for information systems professionals more...

Web Technologies This WestNet e-Learning module explores the Web technologies, such as JavaScript and databases, used to enhance basic Web page functionality. more...

Physical Network Design This module provides an overview of transmission media basics, including a look at structured wiring systems, cable characteristics, wireless LANs, and installation. more...

Physical Layer Implementation This WestNet e-Learning module provides an overview of transmission media basics, including a look at structured wiring systems, cable characteristics, wireless LANs, and installation. more...

Relational Database Concepts Structured Query Language ...Structured Query Language (SQL), which is the most widely used language for the development and manipulation of relational databases. The course focuses on Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) query language technology and will identify and explain the details of the Structured Query Language (SQL). This course is designed to help individuals who want to achieve basic proficiency in more...

Subqueries and Hierarchical Queries in Oracle Database 10g To demonstrate how to use subqueries and hierarchical queries in Oracle 10g Database administrators, application developers, and database operators more...

SAP R 3 4 6 Financial Accountant ...ster records. Furthermore, the trainee is provided with a structured introduction to the initial steps following the creation of the master data, and will be shown how to carry out G/L account postings, and how to analyze accounts at the item and balance level. The audience for this course would include those who need to learn how to use the R/3 System, Financial Department employees, and more...

SQL Server 7.0 Data Warehousing SQL Part I ...ogy for understanding SQL Server 7.0 relational databases Structured Query Language and new or improved features. It builds on this foundation to cover client/server web applications programming replication administration security and configuration/optimization. Data Warehousing sometimes called Decision Support System (DSS) is a multi-step process of collecting cleansing and storing data for more...

Oracle SQL: DML and DDL ...Plus environment this computer-based training course uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to create and populate Oracle database tables. Learners create tables and other database objects and learn to maintain and modify these data objects. Learners also learn how to insert update and delete data using SQL's Data Manipulation Language and learn to control database transactions. Finally the more...

Oracle PL/SQL: Basics This course introduces the learner to the basics of PL/SQL. The course builds the necessary skills for using Oracle PL/SQL. It will help the learner acquire the expertise to design develop and implement Oracle Server applications by using Oracle Structured Query Language (SQL) and PL/SQL. The learner is guided step-by-step through the various aspects of PL/SQL programming. Numerous more...

Oracle9i PL/SQL: Basics The Oracle9i PL/SQL: Basics course introduces the learner to the basics of PL/SQL. The course builds the necessary skills for using Oracle PL/SQL. It will help the learner acquire the expertise to design develop and implement Oracle Server applications by using Oracle Structured Query Language (SQL) and PL/SQL. The learner is guided step-by-step through the various aspects of PL/SQL programming. more...

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Fundamentals This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX Windows or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1 creating and accessing database objects basic Structured Query Language (SQL) and managing more...

GUI Testing Essentials ...structured approach to using industry standard methods to perform a unit test on GUI-based business applications. These methods will include test plans, expected results, test data generation and documentation. Emphasis will be on the scope of test conditions/steps included in the overall unit test plan. Where appropriate, the course compares test plans for a traditional host-based application. more...