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The Free-Lance Writing Toolkit The a Toolkita is designed as a creative approach to help the learner design, implement, and practice his/her objective to become a successful free-lance writer. more...

How To Master Business Writing This course provides students with a review of the skills needed to write successful, effective letters, memos, minutes, proposals, reports, and press releases. It also covers sentence and word choice, common pitfalls, spelling and grammar rules, and pre-writing techniques. more...

How To Master Presentation Skills This course takes the student through the process of creating and then delivering a successful presentation. more...

Achieving Successful Copywriting Results in Four Weeks Apply proven techniques and methods to any business writing situation. more...

Building a Successful Team Course description -- Your team may just be forming, or you may be renewing your goals for the coming year. You may have just gotten a new team member or even lost a few. This course will take you through the various stages of a teama s development and give you Strategies and Tips for guiding your team successfully through the process. You will learn how to recognize and respond to your teama s more...

How To Master Supervision Course description -- Supervisors in all functions face a daunting challenge as they bridge the gap between individual contributors and management. This bundle addresses four critical competence areas, beginning with an overview of successful supervision and attacking three major supervisory responsibilitiesa leading meetings, managing projects, and delegating. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER more...

Managing Projects Course description -- The Strategies and Tips in this course will take you through the steps of managing a project, from defining the requirements to managing the implementation. You will be given tools and methods for organizing the project activities, focusing on customer needs, and leading the project team to successful completion. There are suggestions for resolving plan and budget conflicts, more...

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

Successful Negotiation ...nment, but also in daily living. Knowing how to negotiate successfully will improve your interactions with customers, coworkers, and even family members. This course will give you the strategies and techniques you will need to help you define opportunities in which negotiating would be appropriate and to create a win/win situation in each of your negotiations. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER more...

Telephone Skills for Quality Customer Service Course description -- Telephones are an everyday part of business and often aid in your customersa first impression of your company. This course identifies telephone skills needed to be successful and more professional. It provides strategies to enable you to give your callers the quality service they deserve. You will learn tips for handling the telephone, ways to manage the discussions, and more...

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

Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. more...

Wordtracker Tutorial - Sneak past your competition with the right keywords Keyword selection is the first step in any successful search engine optimization strategy. more...

Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. more...

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

Build a Powerful Marketing Strategy--Instructor-Led A Trump U Course- Without great marketing, your businesses can fail. With the right marketing strategy, you gain a big edge over your competition. In this course, learn to increase your sales through marketing. Professor Don Sexton of Columbia University Business School will show you how -- with real-world examples and video tutorials. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period more...

Negotiate to Win A Trump U Course- The most critical skill in business is negotiation. It`s all about getting what you want, every time. The responsibility to learn how to negotiate is all yours. It`s not up to your boss or colleagues or spouse or customers. So get started!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 more...

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

The Entrepreneurship Certificate in Marketing Mastery Program A Trump U Course- Starting a new business means more than having a good idea. The hottest concept will cool off in a minute if it isna t fueled by the knowledge and skills that are needed to transform it into a real and sustainable business. Students will be given an opportunity to work on their own business concepts. Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact more...

How to Interview Like a Professional Learn the secrets to having a successful interview to get the job you really want. more...

Search Engine Competency Assessment-Level 1 (SECA Basic Certification) SECA Basic Certification covers skills built on a framework of current Search Engine Optimization theory and best practices. By passing SECA Level 1 you will demonstrate a reliable and validated measure of overall Search Engine Optimization performance, knowledge and skill sets. A successful passing grade entitles you to apply and receive a SECA Certificate from an Accredited State University. more...

Parent Conferencing and Communication Explores ideas to ensure successful communication between teachers and parents of children with disabilities. more...

Teaching Math: An Individual Thing Puts forth a sequence of strategies which will provide teachers with an orderly plan for approaching the learning problems learners bring to the classroom that significantly impede their abilities to have successful experiences in mathematics. more...

Effective Presentations 3: Put Your Skills To The Test XEBEC: The final part of the Effective Presentations series concentrates on putting the presenter's skills to the test. From within a fictitious but very realistic simulation, they can evaluate their progress through each stage, choosing how to proceed in the most effective manner through to a successful outcome. Even highly experienced presenters can use this course to access, hone and perfect more...

Training and Facilitation: Negotiation Skills MAXIM TRAINING The overall aim of this course is to improve your skills in concluding successful negotiations. That is, reaching agreements which both parties are committed to honour and which benefit your organisation. more...

Leadership and Team Development: Managing Meetings ...n frustration and de-motivation for those attending. Yet, successful meetings can achieve a tremendous amount and be one of the major driving forces in successful organisations. This course provides you with a tool kit for making your meetings more successful and more productive. It covers skills which are essential for any effective manager. The overall aim of the course is to improve your more...

Organisational Communication :Setting Safety Standards ...ity. This course will highlight the beliefs that underpin successful Health & Safety Policies, show you how to implement a successful Health & Safety Policy and guide you in providing leadership and supervision. It will demonstrate how to create a safe system of work. You will learn how to help your team achieve competence in working safely and in turn maximise their contribution to the more...

One to One Training ...successful one-to-one trainer This course shows you how to teach as a one-to-one trainer, passing on your skills and knowledge to someone new to the job. Rather than an in-depth look at training theory, we'll show you a range of simple techniques and give you some practical tips for an effective one-to-one training session. This involves guiding you through the whole training process, i.e. more...

Preparing Presentations ...successfully Giving presentations is one of the most daunting and unpopular tasks we face. Experienced managers and even experienced speakers often dread the prospect of speaking in public. For most of us, giving presentations does not come naturally. The key to successful presentations lies with effective PREPARATION. Being well prepared maximises your confidence and ensures you're in control. more...

Selection Interviewing ...successful selection interviews Selection Interviewing is one of the key management techniques for evaluating whether a job applicant is suitable for the post on offer. This course supplies a comprehensive guide to developing your skills in selection interviewing no matter how your organisation goes about selecting staff. The course looks at all aspects of the selection interviewing process and more...

Giving Presentations ...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 paramount for success. more...

The Assertive Manager ...Learn how to build productive relationships at work To be successful, you need productive relationships at work. This course will help you understand different types of behaviour, their characteristics and their potential impact on the people you work with. It gives guidance on how to use assertive behaviours to express your ideas, beliefs and feelings and responsive behaviours to find out what more...

Working in Teams ...successful team member The secret of successful teams lies with the team members. This course aims to make YOU a better team member by looking at: How teams work What makes a successful team Why teams struggle Ways to improve a team's performance Throughout the course there will be times where you are asked to STOP TO THINK about your own work situations and there are TIPS for SUCCESS more...

The Eurocamp Case Study 1: Overview ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores some of the key concepts of financial strategy and applies them to Eurocamp, a UK-based travel more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 1: Start-up Businesses ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the typical financial strategy issues for businesses in the start-up phase. The course covers: more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 2: Growth Businesses ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the typical financial strategy issues for businesses in the growth phase. The course covers: more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 3: Mature Businesses ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the typical financial strategy issues for businesses in the maturity phase. The course covers: more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 4: Accounting for Competitors ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the relevance of competitor activity to an organisation's ability to grow and develop a more...

Colt and WInchester Case Study 5: Accounting for Customers ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the growth strategies of Product Development and Market Development and the role of customer more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 6: The Dynamic Growth Option ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the financial issues involved with diversifying and growing through acquisition. The course more...

Colt and Winchester Case Study 7: Declining Businesses ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores the typical financial strategy issues for businesses in the decline phase. The course covers: more...

Applying Financial Strategy: The Moore Corporation Case Study ...n the difference between win or lose, success or failure. Successful organisations rarely win by accident. They manage their financial strategy and decisions -- balancing risks and rewards -- satisfying the financial needs of the business as well as the expectations of investors. This course explores how the principles of financial strategy apply in a real life scenario- the Moore Corporation, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 1: The 4 Stages of Marketing From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 2: Market Analysis From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Stage 1: Question Bank From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 3: Objectives and Strategies From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 4: Segmentation and Targeting From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 5: Marketing Positioning From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Stage 2 Question Bank From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 6: Product From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 7: Price From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 8: Place From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 9: Promotion From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first... and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Stage 3 Question Bank From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first...and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Papa's Pizza Case Study 10: Implementation From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing... Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first...and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Apply the 4 Stage Process: Carvival Cruise Lines Case Study From chocolate bars to cocoa futures... From safety campaigns to safety testing...Hard selling is yesterday's news. Today's successful business people use their marketing skills to keep customers at number one, to put customers' needs first...and not just in sales, but in every area of the business -- operations, research, distribution and design. Which means that in successful businesses, more...

Recruitment & Selection Series: Opening the Interview When a candidate comes for an interview, they are probably nervous, even a bit intimidated. If you want to get the environment right for a successful interview, you need to make them feel welcome and relaxed from the moment they step in the door. Candidates will perform better if put at ease, and they will leave with a positive attitude towards your company if they are treated well. more...

Personal Effectiveness - Teamworking: Creating a Collaborative Team Environment Where people are working together, two plus two can equal more than four. People can achieve more than they would on their own as part of a cohesive and effective team, capitalising on each other's skills, experience and strengths. But working together isn't always sweetness and light. This course will show you what good team communication means and how you can create a team environment that's more...

z/OS for Operators Curriculum ...sites Basic understanding of Data Processing concepts and successful completion of Datatrain s z/OS Architecture & Concepts Course, or similar Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to: - Understand the concepts of an Operating System - Define the roles of the SRM and the Supervisor - Understand PSW's and Interrupts - Describe the I/O and IPL processes Course more...

COBOL Curriculum ...s Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Computing Concepts and successful completion of Datatrain s COBOL Basics course or similar Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to: - Understand the Procedure Division - Understand Sequence control instructions - Perform basic arithmetic operations - Understand Screen Dialog Course Content Module 1 PROGRAM STRUCTURE Introduction to more...

KAZ (Keyboard AZ) Typing Tutor ...s have never been more important. What makes Kaz the most successful way to learn touch typing skills? The user s natural dexterity and ability to react to word association is used to transfer skills and ensure they are retained Five basic reaction principles are used to ensure the user reacts and interacts with the keyboard efficiently Interactive tasks are fun and engaging, allowing the more...

Project Management: The Team This program teaches project leaders how to identify, assign, and document project team members' responsibilities and reporting relationships. In addition, participants learn about team-building activities that can enhance individual team members' performance and the overall success of a project. more...

Professional Assertiveness Do you feel that co-workers see you as too passive or aggressive in your professional career? Do you wonder if there is a more appropriate professional style? Do you want to know how to develop your professional style? Do you feel you could develop your assertive communication techniques? Do you feel that you may not listen to your co-workers? Or do you feel that you need to develop your more...

Site Survey Fundamentals In this module, we discuss the process of conducting a site survey, also known as a "facilities analysis." We discuss terms and concepts with which you are probably familiar if you have ever installed a wireless network from the ground up. more...

Launching Successful On-site and Virtual Teams ... In this course, you'll learn techniques for setting up a successful team that can be applied to an on-site or a virtual environment. First, you'll learn strategies for selecting high-performing team members. Next, you will gain the knowledge and skills for setting goals and establishing ground rules. Finally, you will learn approaches for building a cohesive team culture through participation. more...

Negotiating to Mutual Benefit The key to being a skilled negotiator is understanding the difference between negotiating and giving money away. This course demonstrates the stages and rules that will gain you a win/win solution, and with it long-term business. If you follow the guidelines set out here, you will be able to handle customer strategies and still close the deal on terms that keep both your company and your customer more...

Closing Executive-level Sales Simulation You are a regional account executive with DME Corporation, a national direct mail service provider. Your company recently made a large investment toward the goal of becoming a "one-stop" shop and now offers fulfillment services. You are responsible for selling these new services to your existing client base, as well as prospecting for new accounts. You have previously identified, researched, and more...

The Strategic Account Sales Approach ...successful sales track record doesn't come from a hit-or-miss approach. It comes from the implementation of step-by-step processes that help ensure predictable, repeatable, and measurable results. In this course, you'll learn about the strategic account sales (SAS) approach for successful sales. You'll start by gaining an understanding of the premises and strategy behind the approach. Then more...

The Territorial Account Sales Approach ...successful sales track record doesn't come from a hit-or-miss approach. It comes from the implementation of step-by-step processes that help to ensure predictable, repeatable, and measurable results. In this course, you'll learn about the territorial account sales approach for successful sales. You'll start by gaining an understanding of the premises and strategy behind the approach. Then, more...

Sales Managing a Territory Communicating & Managing: Managing a Territory, is the eighth of sixteen courses in this curriculum. After the completion of this course you will be able to identify the customer information you need to record, list the steps in drawing up a calling cycle, and sequence the steps involved in routing and scheduling calls. The PrimeSales curriculum engages sales professionals in a top-down roll-out more...

The Banking Industry Overview Version 2 Can you imagine a world without banks? In the past, banks focused on loans and deposits, debits, and credits. Now, due to dramatic changes in the world economy, banking is a far more complex business. On a daily basis, the industry must deal with margin pressures, consolidation, and technological and marketing challenges, not to mention unforeseen financial and political crises. However, with cash more...

The Manufacturing Industry Overview Version 2 Business has only two functions - marketing and innovation. Companies in the manufacturing industry seem to be taking this lesson from the legendary management guru, Peter F. Drucker, very seriously now. The manufacturing industry - the powerhouse driving many economies - has been reeling under the most challenging time in its history. Manufacturers are striving to be more innovative, compete more...

The Retail Industry Overview Version 2 Retail is one of the largest industries and one of the most visible to consumers. The retail industry includes businesses such as automobile dealers, retail gas stations, and department stores. Over the years, it has gone through various sales-channel shifts, from catalog sales to online selling. Yet, throughout these changes, the brick-and-mortar stores have remained strong. In today's retail more...

Preparing for Outbound Sales Calls ...successful outbound sales calls begin long before the salesperson places the call. Successful inside selling is all about planning and being prepared. Being prepared means knowing what to expect from your customer and planning your responses. In this course, you will learn about the common perceptions customers have of salespeople. You will also learn the three premises of the inside sales more...

Initiating Outbound Sales Calls ...aling with voice mail and call screeners and for making a successful initial contact with a customer. You will also learn the four profile types and strategies for creating account profiles. In this course, you will learn how to assess a sales opportunity, the four factors used to qualify an outbound sales opportunity, and strategies for qualifying a sales opportunity. The course also addresses more...

Completing Outbound Sales Calls ... This is especially true with inside sales calls. To be a successful inside sales consultant, you need to know how to keep your customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn strategies for contacting the decision maker and for dealing with gatekeepers. You will learn the steps involved in a sales presentation, how to determine the most effective more...

Preparing for Inbound Sales Calls ... you think selling means waiting for the phone to ring? A successful inside sales agent begins planning long before the customer calls. Successful inside selling is all about being prepared, and that means thinking ahead on customer inquiries and responses you will give. This course identifies the common perceptions that customers have of salespeople. In the course, you will learn the three more...

Completing Inbound Sales Calls ...ound sales call leads up to the completion of the sale. A successful inside sales consultant knows how to keep a customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn the process for assessing a sales opportunity, the four factors used to qualify a sales opportunity, and strategies for qualifying a sales opportunity. You will also learn the steps for more...

Introducing Contact Centers CSR Success Criteria This course describes the essential skills and qualities that will ensure successful customer service operations. Professionals who want to provide best-in-class customer service for clients by effectively using telephone, fax and Internet technologies more...

Communicating Effectively Build Customer Rapport 1 This course will help learners adapt their communication styles to build a successful rapport with others. Professionals who want to provide best-in-class customer service for clients by effectively using telephone, fax and Internet technologies more...

The Inbound Call Center Inbound call center managers of this century will face many of the same challenges that their counterparts faced in the 20th century. The emphasis will still be on the development and acquisition of cost-effective methods to provide customers with the service they demand. By ensuring that you have a good knowledge base of the inbound call center industry, you are establishing a sturdy framework more...

Working With Internal Customers ...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 ultimately makes your organization more financially more...

Discovering What Your Customers Want ... satisfaction and loyalty begin with a survey. To build a successful customer satisfaction system, you have to begin with the basics. When customer satisfaction programs begin with a survey, and not a plan, the result is frequently customer dissatisfaction. To overcome this risk, you must begin by developing a customer satisfaction system before you develop the survey. In this course, you'll more...

Measuring Team Performance Select the Right Metrics This course provides guidelines for choosing the metrics that best reflect the critical points for successful team performance. Professionals who want to collaborate more effectively within a group. more...

Essentials of External Consulting You may already have a reputation as something of an area specialist or problem solver. You may have a number of years of general management experience, or you may have recently acquired a management qualification. Perhaps you've now been asked to deploy your knowledge in an external consulting role. What do external consultants really do? Although they may work in a variety of disciplines, more...

Call Center Communication Skills ...successful career in customer service and sales. This is especially true in a call center environment. Call centers can be high pressure, fast-paced environments where you may have to deal with hundreds of people in one day. That is why it is so important to fine tune your communication skills. This course will examine handling different personalities, questioning skills, and telephone skills. more...

Evaluating Internal Assignments So, is it success or failure? It's crucial that you take time to review your project and confirm outcomes on completion. What has been achieved, and what didn't go as planned? And how have you performed personally? Of course, success depends on your ability as an internal consultant to continually develop in the role, increase your skills, and make overall improvements in your performance. This more...

Consulting with the External Client Simulation Modern corporations employ consultants for their experience, knowledge, and skills. The primary responsibility of these consultants is to facilitate decision making for senior management. To do this, external consultants gather information using proven techniques, analyze current business situations with specific diagnostic methods, and make recommendations based on those processes. In this more...

Evaluation and Review So, is it success or failure? It's crucial that you take time to review your completed project and confirm the outcomes. What has been achieved, and what didn't go as planned? And how have you performed personally? Of course, success depends on your ability as an external consultant to continually develop in the role, increase your skills, and make overall improvements in your performance. This more...

Establishing a Relationship with Internal Clients Even if your clients are internal to your organization, you still need to spend time getting to know them, and understanding what it is they require from you. When you are dealing with internal clients, there may be a temptation to think you know everything about them, and about the project. This course will stop you from making that mistake. It will enable you to understand your clients' needs more...

Internal Consulting Skills ...successful internal consultant? What skills do you have already, and which should you develop further? This course gives you the opportunity to review your existing abilities and ways of improving your current performance. Internal consulting is not only about your specialist or technical knowledge. It's about your ability to communicate. If you fail to get your message across to other people, more...

Establishing Team and Customer Relationships ...the role of strong leadership in building and maintaining successful teams. In a Customer Support Center, customer relationships are everything - and communication is king Many customer problems are caused by communication breakdowns. This course explores how to avoid communication breakdowns by involving customers in problem solving, and being able to communicate effectively in the global more...

Project Leadership Leading the Project Team Project Leadership: Leading the Project Team covers how to lead a project team in a way that ensures project success. The program details desirable project manager characteristics, skills, and styles, as well as how project managers can motivate project teams. In addition, the program covers how to manage project risk, guarantee on-time project completion, and prioritize projects. The target more...

Initiating a Project and Preparing the Project Plan ... of project processes so project objectives are achieved. Successful project managers use project integration management to integrate project processes, maximize performance, and meet project goals throughout the life cycle of a project. This course will highlight the importance of project integration management to project performance. It will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and more...

Project Human Resources Management Simulation ...Successful projects require more than well-balanced budgets and properly deployed resources. They require skilled and motivated people. As project manager, it's your responsibility to identify and fulfill your project's staffing needs. The degree of your success will depend upon your understanding and implementation of the tools and techniques for project human resources management. The Project more...

Project Team Management Participating in a Project Team Project Team Management: Participating in a Project Team offers the student information required to understand types of projects and project teams. The program covers guidelines for resolving conflict within a project team and for helping team members reach consensus. It also offers information on the personal responsibilities and communication skills needed to participate on a project team. more...

Project Integration Executing and Completing a Project ... processes during project plan development and execution. Successful project managers use project integration management throughout the project life cycle to integrate project processes, maximize performance, and meet project goals. This course highlights the importance of project integration management to project performance. It covers the inputs, tools and technologies, and outputs of the more...

Project Planning ...es of a project. Yet, lots of planning does not guarantee successful planning. Just as project success can be planned, project disasters can be predestined if team members are not careful about the assumptions they make. A project management team that can balance the need for predictability with the inevitability of change will be the most prepared. According to the PMBOK Guide - Third Edition, more...

Functions of IT Project Management ...kills will become better each time a project is delivered successfully. The need for skilled IT project managers continues to grow as technology continues to soar. As you proceed through this course, you will learn valuable techniques and methods for applying these techniques to your projects. You will acquire a knowledge and essential skills needed to deliver projects successfully, time after more...

The Life Cycle of an IT Project ...k 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 skills you need to define the activities involved in your project's development process. You'll learn how to determine whether each phase of development meets the requirements of the life cycle structure. You'll also learn what you can do to manage more...

Managing the Execution and Control of IT Projects Did you know that the average IT project has cost overruns of nearly 200 percent, and that almost 30 percent of all IT projects fail? Why do you think IT projects are so vulnerable to cost overruns and failure? How can you ensure that your project does not end up as one of these statistics? You can avoid being a statistic by managing project scope, cost, and scheduling. As you go through this more...

Project IT Management Simulation - The Early Stages ...e and no-haggle sales approach, the company has been very successful and continues to increase its customer base. To further simplify the buying process, American Auto has recently embraced the idea of upgrading its web site's virtual showroom to allow for online purchasing of vehicles for national delivery. With the new web site, a customer will be able to choose the year, model, and options more...

Project IT Management Simulation - Design to Rollout ...e and no-haggle sales approach, the company has been very successful and enjoys a continuous increase in its customer base. To further simplify the buying process, American Auto has recently embraced the idea of upgrading its web site's virtual showroom to allow for online purchasing of vehicles for national delivery. With the new web site, a customer will be able to choose the year, model, and more...

Transitioning into a Project Management Role Many people find themselves thrust into a project management role with no formal training or experience. When this occurs, it is important to be prepared to deal with the significant changes in your role. Your responsibilities broaden from managing yourself to managing others, from short-term to long-term goals, and from tangible to intangible issues. Time and experience will develop and refine more...

Initiating and Planning a Project ...anning are crucial phases in developing and executing any successful project. Companies that are embarking on a new project initiative must assign people to gather facts and decide what exactly they want to produce and how they are going to produce it. This course examines which factors should weigh in during the project selection process and how to effectively plan a project from beginning to more...

Managing a Project ...successful project almost always end up depending on how much money and time is needed to create a product worthy of the customer. This course will help you manage the constraints of time, money, and schedules, and how they relate to the overall quality of your project and product. This course is targeted toward a diverse range of managers and staff members who wish to acquire the necessary more...

Monitoring Controlling and Closing Programs ...osing a program is a time for celebration. However, to be successful and ensure program benefits are achieved, monitoring, controlling, and closing processes must be followed. Such activities require a great effort on the part of the program team and all others involved. This course is designed to help program managers understand the processes that support the Monitoring and Controlling and more...

Program Lifecycle and Organization Regardless of your industry, programs and program management exist within their context and act as the infrastructure for implementing strategies. Effective program managers must be mindful of how different industries can impact program life cycles and the benefits they are designed to reap, and must continually refine their skills for adapting program life cycles to strategic goals. This course more...

Introduction to Program Management ...ement. It also introduces theories that are recognized as successful methods of managing programs.This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI ), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI . more...

Project Management Overview Project Management: Overview, the first of eight courses in this curriculum. After the completion of this course you will be able to put the five principal processes of project management into practice. The Prime-Project Management Fundamentals curriculum provides the foundation for the successful start-up, planning, and implementation of projects of any size and scope. Professionals who need to more...