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Administrative Professionals Common Administrative Support Tasks Administrative Professionals: Common Administrative Support Tasks When it comes to a typical day at the office for an administrative professional, each day's planned agenda can change on a whim. Whether it be unexpected meeting requests to juggle, a last-minute announcement the boss needs to communicate, or a sudden request from the boss that shifts priorities, the tasks performed in a  more...

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...

Administrative Professionals Interacting with Others Administrative Professionals: Interacting with Others Regardless of the industry you work in, the organization you work for, or the boss you have, as an administrative support professional, almost all of the tasks you perform on a daily basis require, in some way, interaction with others. Effectively interacting with others results in trust, improved morale, and respect between you and your  more...

ARCH 2 0 Advanced Addressing and Routing Design ARCH 2.0: Advanced Addressing and Routing Design Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-873 Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture 2.0 To identify the features of advanced IP addressing techniques and advanced routing design, including designing scalable solutions using EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP  more...

Delegating Delegating As a manager you are most likely juggling multiple responsibilities at once. In order to accomplish everything you have on your plate, you must identify those tasks which can be handled by others familiar with your work so you can focus on the more time-consuming and demanding responsibilities on your list. Trusting your direct reports and delegating some tasks to them is key to  more...

Managing a Diverse Team Managing a Diverse Team The population as a whole is becoming ever more diverse. Naturally, these societal changes are mirrored in the workplace. The most forward-looking organizations recognize the importance of managing a diverse workforce effectively. In turn, those managers who have the skills to lead a diverse team successfully are highly valued. This course describes what diversity is,  more...

Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly Most of us are taught from a very young age to treat everyone fairly, but what does fairness mean in the business environment? Specifically, what role does fairness play when managing people? To be a fair manager, one must be committed to the principles of justice and responsibility, and maintain accountability in the exercise of authority and power. This  more...

Motivating Employees Motivating Employees Imagine what your organization would be like if you and your colleagues were not motivated. Motivation is what drives people to accomplish things, whether it be small tasks or large undertakings. Without motivation, things simply would not get done. The ability to create an environment that encourages motivation takes both practice and skill as it's not a quality  more...

Communicating Vision Communicating Vision Today's leaders must be able to communicate vision in such a way that the audience is engaged and everyone understands and internalizes the message. Effective leadership communication gives purpose and meaning to the work that people do. Leaders should strive to communicate vision with a sense of integrity, building trust as an individual and as a leader. This course  more...

Leading with Emotional Intelligence Leading with Emotional Intelligence Poised, outgoing, cheerful, having empathy for others, being able to express feelings directly but appropriately, and having the capacity for developing relationships. All of these abilities distinguish individuals with high emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a more reliable predictor of success than intellect Leaders with a strong mixture  more...

Leading Business Execution ...e is critical to your team? This course provides you with techniques and strategies for executing business strategy, and more importantly, ideas on how to cultivate a culture that supports the active business execution needed to keep pace with today's fast-changing world. Specifically, the course will explore techniques for fostering a culture of business execution, one that leverages planning,  more...

Leading Innovation Leading Innovation Creativity and innovation are critical components of just about every organization. But innovation doesn't pertain only to new inventions, products, or reworked designs. It also involves incremental improvements to the way things are done. Knowing how to build and support an innovative culture is an important skill for any leader to master. The impetus for innovation can  more...

Introduction to Internal Auditing Introduction to Internal Auditing Surprises can be very costly to a company. Developing in-house strategies to ensure that internal processes are being followed and quality expectations are being met is a powerful tool for avoiding surprises. This course, Introduction to Internal Auditing, will introduce you to internal auditing strategies and techniques that help accomplish this end.  more...

Principles of Internal Auditing Principles of Internal Auditing This course will take you to the heart of internal auditing, and provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. You will learn about the issues, applications, and management strategies relating to the internal audit. You will also learn techniques for taking corrective action and wrapping-up an audit.  more...

Introduction to External Auditing Introduction to External Auditing Do you know what external auditing is and why it's important? Do you know that external auditors are subject to some of the most stringent legal responsibilities of any profession? This course will introduce you to the terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques to promote effective and efficient auditing practices. You will also learn some of the  more...

Principles of External Auditing Principles of External Auditing The thought of an external auditor coming to your company may make you feel uneasy. This course will help you understand how external auditors and companies work together to ensure an accurate audit report. This course will familiarize you with terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques that are specific to external auditing and its practice. You can  more...

Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget Creating and Analyzing an Operating Budget Working without a well thought-out operating budget can be compared to playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Although a company might know the direction in which it wants or needs to go, without a budget it must simply feel around in the dark and hope it comes close to its target. Unfortunately, if a business uses this approach, it will eventually  more...

Effective Budget Management Effective Budget Management A priority of effective budget management is to take steps to ensure that businesses create a manageable and controllable budget and to prevent cash crunch situations from developing. To effectively manage your budget, you need to understand the elements of the various budgets and understand the importance of ongoing monitoring and analysis of their individual  more...

Developing Employees HRCI PHR ...learn methods for effectively training adult learners and techniques for aligning all training programs with your company's strategic goals. This course will also help you understand the necessary steps for developing effective employee development programs. All the topics in this course are based on the HR Development functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for  more...

Developing Human Resources HRCI PHR Developing Human Resources (HRCI/PHR) HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including human resources development and performance management. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for  more...

Employment Relations HRCI PHR ...tand methods for creating positive employee relations and techniques for assessing and analyzing employee relations. All the topics in this course are based on the Workforce Planning and Employment functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). This course addresses the Employee and Labor Relations functional area.Due to the rapidly  more...

Recruiting Talent ...meet the company's needs, and using innovative recruiting techniques to find the right people. Learners will explore how to consider the needs of the organization balanced against the expectations and needs of the potential employees who comprise the talent market. The talent market consists of a cross-section of potential employees that spans generations, cultures, languages, and even  more...

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

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams .... Modern motivational theory informs today's motivational techniques, and this course explores both the theoretical origins and the practical application of research on motivation. Besides motivating individual team members, Black Belts need to proactively promote cohesion through all the challenging stages of a Six Sigma team's tenure. As team leaders, Six Sigma Black Belts need to recognize  more...

Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma ...ata, measurement scales, sampling methods, and collection techniques available. It offers guidance for ensuring data integrity, pointing to different collecting methods for different informational needs, and recommending best practices for front-line data collectors. It compares the relative advantages of both manual and automated data collection, and surveys the wide variety of tools available  more...

Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma ...become clearer. This course will examine the tools and techniques used to model and analyze existing processes. From a process modeling perspective, the course looks at techniques such as process mapping, written procedures, and work instructions. From a process analysis point of view, the course examines the use of SIPOC analysis to identify process input and output variables, and explores  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ...tages. You also need to be careful when applying sampling techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity. This course will explore continuous and discrete types of data, and nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio measurement scales. It will also introduce methods for data collection, such as check sheets and coded data, and deals with the issue of data accuracy and integrity, focusing  more...

Linux Filesystem Management and File Sharing Linux Filesystem Management and File Sharing Linux To describe techniques for managing the Linux filesystem and configuring file and service sharing  more...

Linux Networking Configuration Linux Networking Configuration Linux To describe techniques for configuring network clients and DNS services  more...

Data Protection in Exchange Server 2007 Data Protection in Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) With e-mail becoming one of the most popular choices for business communications, it is now more important than ever for e-mail to always be accessible to users. This can be accomplished using a number of techniques, including clustering, backups and  more...

C Programming Programming Techniques C Programming: Programming Techniques To give the student an appreciation of advanced concepts in C programming  more...

Maintaining Quality Code Maintaining Quality Code To outline the primary techniques of refactoring, and to discuss the best practices for reviewing, testing, and debugging code  more...

Programming Techniques and Strategies Programming Techniques and Strategies To outline the high-level considerations for producing good code  more...

First Aid CPR ...arning. It is important that you know the basic emergency techniques for recognizing and treating failures of the respiratory system and heart. This one-hour course will focus on the ABCs of basic life support: maintaining an open airway, restoring breathing, and restoring circulation. Note: this training should not be used as the primary basis for any CPR certification. It is intended to  more...

First Aid Basic First Aid: Basic First aid is the immediate care for victims of injuries or sudden illness, before professional medical treatment is available. It not only involves the victim's physical condition and emotional state, but the entire emergency situation. This one-hour training course will focus on how to use a systematic approach to evaluate an emergency situation and respond to basic first  more...

First Aid Automated External Defibrillator First Aid: Automated External Defibrillator The primary focus of this 30-minute course is the proper use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Use of the AED also includes the ABCs of basic life support: maintaining an open airway, restoring breathing, and restoring circulation, which will also be briefly reviewed in this training. Note: This training should not be used as the  more...

Being an Effective Team Member Being an Effective Team Member A truly effective team is equal to more than the sum of its parts. And it takes the dedication of every member of the team. Effective team members go beyond themselves and their personal desires and goals. If you want to be an effective team member, your challenge is to put the team first, which means maximizing your contributions to help the team accomplish  more...

Elements of a Cohesive Team Elements of a Cohesive Team Three elements are always present in any effective, cohesive team: open communication, cooperation, and trust. Like the strands of a cord, these elements hold the team together and give it strength. Without these elements, team members will not participate fully in team activities and they won't find true satisfaction in their work. When trust and open  more...

Effective Team Communication Effective Team Communication Regardless of how talented the individual members of your team are, they can only get your team so far alone. To maximize their potential, teams rely on the participation, input, and opinions of all team members. Learning to speak up and encouraging others to open up are important to a team's success. Effective communication is the fuel that will keep your team  more...

The Database Design Methodology The Database Design Methodology To describe and apply the techniques of the database design life cycle to build a relational database  more...

Launching a Successful Team ...st completing tasks on time. In this course, you'll learn techniques for setting up successful teams that can be applied to a variety of team environments. This course outlines the benefits of business teams and the importance of taking proactive measures to ensure a smooth transition during the initial phase of team formation. It reviews the five stages of team development and offers  more...

Establishing Goals Roles and Guidelines Establishing Goals, Roles, and Guidelines The way in which a team is built is an important factor in determining team success. Leading a team quickly and smoothly into high performance mode requires the groundwork of setting team goals, identifying project tasks and assigning the right people to them, and defining the standards of team behavior to ensure team members work together so that  more...

Fall Protection or Working at Heights Fall Protection (or Working at Heights) This one-hour course is intended to provide employees who might be exposed to fall hazards the ability to recognize such hazards and the ability to minimize them. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: recognize common workplace fall hazards, describe fall  more...

Defensive Driving Fundamentals Defensive Driving Fundamentals This course will provide advanced defensive driving techniques to reduce your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements specify concerns to be addressed before and while driving, use safe driving techniques to avoid collisions, drive safely in  more...

Defensive Driving ...his one-hour course will provide simple defensive driving techniques to reduce your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements - define defensive driving, recognize accident prevention methods, identify the importance of seat belts, describe the facts concerning the impact of  more...

Cold Stress ...is training will also describe several preventive measure techniques and safe work practices that you can use to protect yourself from cold-related stresses. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to discuss the factors that may affect you when working in a cold environment, identify the  more...

Behavior Based Safety for Supervisors ...aining will aid those supervisors who have not used these techniques in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities in the past. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to: define behavior and identify the scope and purpose of a behavior safety program, distinguish the roles and  more...

Workplace Conflict Strategies for Resolving Conflict ...nflicts you may face in the future. This course describes techniques you can use to deal effectively with a conflict situation. You'll learn that an important first step is to define the conflict by clarifying the issues surrounding it. You'll also find out about the importance of describing the conflict to the other party in a way that doesn't make them defensive. In addition, the course  more...

Interpersonal Communication Being Approachable Interpersonal Communication: Being Approachable Walking into a meeting surrounded by unknown faces, going to conferences, attending work events, starting a new job, and even going to social gatherings can be daunting, especially if you don't know anybody who will be there. Perhaps you worry about being ignored or not connecting with anyone and dread that awkward feeling of standing alone,  more...

Listening Essentials The Basics of Listening Listening Essentials: The Basics of Listening Do you feel the need to better understand the basic meaning of a conversation, or a presentation given at the workplace? What about the need to identify what is being said to you in a more effective manner? Although relatively straightforward in theory, the process that transforms effective listening into successful communication requires great  more...

Interpersonal Communication Listening Essentials Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials Sir Winston Churchill said 'Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.' Effective listening takes more than just courage; it also takes constant learning and practice. To prepare for effective listening, you need to identify and overcome the barriers that stand in the way of effective  more...

Improving Your Emotional Intelligence Skills Self-Awareness Self-Management ...ned by what they think, and that concrete self-management techniques exist for gaining control of feelings. Emotional intelligence involves being aware of and managing emotions within your relationships with others. But before you can recognize others' emotions and manage your relationships, you must have a firm sense and control of your own feelings. Through this course you'll learn how to  more...

Working with Difficult People Identifying Difficult People ...f frustration or even intimidation. If you know the right techniques, though, dealing with even the most difficult person is possible. In order to deal with difficult people, first you need to know what kind of difficult person you're dealing with so you can use the right technique for the right 'difficult' type. This course will provide you with methods to help you recognize the  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Aggressive People Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Aggressive People Aggressive people are arguably the most difficult type of people to work with. Hostile-aggressives are openly pushy and can easily intimidate people; passive-aggressives work behind the scenes with hidden agendas. No matter which type of aggressive behavior you have to deal with, aggressive co-workers can easily ruin your day  more...

Record Retention ..., how long you should retain them for, and which disposal techniques you should use? Following the Arthur Andersen case, many companies are reexamining what documents they keep and how long they must keep them. Having a carefully planned and documented record retention policy supports your company's internal documentation and accounting systems and addresses the compliance requirements of state  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...es and then utilizing that information to apply tools and techniques such as bottom-up estimating and reserve analysis for estimating costs. Learners will also determine the project budget by calculating reserves and funding requirements. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information, so learners can effectively put principles  more...

Controlling Costs .... Specifically, the course examines the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Control 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,  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...rall project performance. It covers the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the first two Project Human Resource Management processes: Develop Human Resource Plan and Acquire Project Team. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This  more...

Managing Project Human Resources ...ion published by the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Techniques for developing project teams, such as training, team-building activities, and recognition and rewards will be discussed. Learners will also be introduced to strategies for enhancing project performance and conflict management techniques. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control ...roject or phase. This course covers the inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the third and fourth processes: Direct and Manage Project Execution and Monitor and Control Project Work. Through interactive learning strategies and realistic scenarios, the learner explores these concepts and gains a better understanding of the project integrative processes in action. This course is aligned  more...

Planning Project Procurement ...act with the overall project life cycle. Common tools and techniques for planning project procurement will be covered, including make-or-buy analysis. Learners will be introduced to the process of developing a procurement management plan and determining which procurement contract best suits the projects needs, which are both vital to ensuring a project manager is able to procure the products or  more...

Managing Procurements ...cally, learners will be introduced to proposal evaluation techniques, procurement negotiations, and handling claims and disputes. The course will also cover administrative areas such as the components of a procurement documents and a contract file. Finally, tools and techniques for closing procurements will be introduced including records management and negotiated settlements. This course is  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control ...pecifically, learners will be introduced to the tools and techniques used in quality assurance, such as quality audits and performing a process analysis. They'll also learn quality control tools, such as cause and effect diagrams, statistical sampling, and inspection. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK certification exam and provide a foundational knowledge base  more...

Risk Management Planning ...ect Risk Management knowledge area: Plan Risk Management. Techniques such as creating a risk management plan and preparing documentation for the risk identification and analysis processes will be covered in detail. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ... explores both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques. Specifically, learners will be introduced to qualitative tools like the probability and impact matrix, risk probability and impact assessment, and risk urgency assessment. Quantitative risk analysis techniques include data gathering and representation and quantitative modeling techniques. This course provides a foundational  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...in a better understanding of the inputs to, the tools and techniques for, and the outputs of the Project Scope Management processes. This course covers all the activities related to planning scope management and developing a project scope statement. Specifically, learners will be introduced to the first two processes in the Project Scope Management knowledge area Collect Requirements and Define  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure ...jects can only happen with the implementation of planning techniques that define project objectives in sufficient detail. Projects can quickly get out of control if the appropriate actions aren't taken initially. A project's work breakdown structure (WBS) provides the foundation for defining work as it relates to the project objectives and establishes the structure for managing the work to  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ...ating activity durations. Some of the duration estimating techniques taught in this course include analogous estimating, parametric estimating, and using three-point estimates. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work in their own organizations. This course will assist in  more...

Problem Solving Determining and Building Your Strengths ... way of effective problem solving your biases and develop techniques for reducing their impact on your ability to solve problems. This course helps you assess and develop your problem-solving skills, and also aims to help you recognize and overcome several types of bias. The course first takes you through the process of assessing and interpreting your existing problem-solving styles. It then  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...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques ...Techniques Napoleon Bonaparte once said, 'Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.' Good decision making means choosing the course of action that optimizes the return on your investment of resources. But before you can make a good decision, you need to first identify and evaluate your alternatives. Fortunately, a number of tools and techniques are  more...

Addressing and Redistributing E-mail Addressing and Redistributing E-mail Out of all the e-mails you've received in the past work week, how many have left you scratching your head, wondering why you received it in the first place? How many of those e-mails have you asking what exactly that e-mail has to do with you? With e-mail's prevalence as one of the main forms of communication in business today, it's essential that when  more...

Managing Your E-mail Managing Your E-mail E-mail has had many positive effects on our lives, but it has also increased dramatically the volume of communication and the amount of information that the average office worker needs to process ever day. To stay on top of things, you must sort, file, respond to, or delete every e-mail that comes to you in the run of a business day. But how do you balance this  more...

Introduction to Business Analysis Planning ... overview of planning a business analysis approach, using techniques like the decision analysis approach, process modeling and structured walkthroughs as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0 by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA ). This course also provides an overview of conducting a stakeholder analysis, including  more...

Planning Business Analysis Communication Monitoring ...verview of planning business analysis communication using techniques like the structured walkthrough as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0 by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA ). This course also provides an overview of the plan requirements management process, including techniques like problem tracking and decision  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation ...ke brainstorming to prepare for requirements elicitation. Techniques for conducting requirements elicitation like document and interface analyses are also covered. Finally, this course details how to document elicitation results through techniques like prototyping, and how to conduct interviews in order to confirm elicitation results. This course provides a foundational knowledge base of  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Management Communication ...quirements management does this through vigilant tracking techniques, and through consistent and planned communications with stakeholders. This course provides an overview of managing solution scope and requirements using techniques like baselining and problem tracking as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0 by the International Institute of  more...

Business Analysis Introduction to Requirements Analysis ...ents such as a MoSCoW analysis, and introduces the use of techniques like data flow diagrams to organize requirements. The course also explains using techniques like non-functional requirements analysis and state diagrams for specifying and modeling requirements. This course provides a foundational knowledge base of business analysis information so learners can effectively put principles to  more...

Business Analysis Verify and Validate Requirements ...(IIBA ). Specifically, this course covers the purpose and techniques for defining assumptions and constraints. This course also provides a description and techniques for verifying and validating requirements for a given initiative or project, such as checklists and prototyping. This course provides a foundational knowledge base of business analysis information so learners can effectively put  more...

Business Analysis Solution Assessment and Validation ... ). Specifically, this course introduces the elements and techniques for assessing a proposed solution, allocating requirements, and assessing organizational readiness. This course also provides an overview of defining transition requirements, and covers the techniques for validating and evaluating solutions and their performance. This course provides a foundational knowledge base of business  more...

Customer Service in the Field ...sions you make in the field by using a few tried-and-true techniques, including being prepared, practicing customer recognition, and employing active listening so the customer feels reassured by your presence. To kick off your face-to-face service meeting, you should try to start on a positive note, clearly set the expectations for resolution time and scope, and help customers fully understand  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Procrastinators Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Procrastinators Nobody likes it when they have to take up someone else's slack. Perhaps you've been in this situation: a coworker said something would get done, but when the deadline was up, it turned out this person somehow never managed to get around to it. There are a variety of reasons for procrastinators behaving the way they do, but  more...

Customer Service Over the Phone ...st like for face-to-face customer service, there are many techniques for service over the phone that can help you to consistently deliver the best customer service. This course covers the basic rules for answering a customer call including greeting the customer and offering your assistance. It includes information on how to make a good impression by listening and using questions to probe for  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Negative People Working with Difficult People: How to Work with Negative People For some people, nothing is ever good enough. They complain nonstop about everything from their latest project to the weather. Others may whine or place blame where it may not belong. Negative people contribute to an unproductive work environment and tend to make the people around them feel negative as well. To limit the adverse  more...

Customer Service Confrontation and Conflict ...s dealing with angry customers. By following a few simple techniques such as letting the customer vent, and expressing empathy towards the customer's situation, you can usually defuse tense situations without incident. This course explores typical trouble spots in dealing with angry customers, including reasons for customer dissatisfaction and things customer service people should refrain from  more...

Accident Investigation and Reporting Accident Investigation and Reporting This course will provide an overview of accident investigation and reporting procedures. The accident investigation and reporting process helps to provide a safe working environment by determining the causes of an accident, then reporting them so that accidents can be prevented in the future. The content in this course is designed to comply with the  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...duct focus groups, and use the most effective questioning techniques will be invaluable to you. In its final lesson, this course will also give you the opportunity to practice interpreting customer responses, and extracting from them the attributes of your service that impact most on customer satisfaction.Customer feedback is essential--there is no substitute for asking customers to tell you  more...

Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction ... ability to deliver them. This course concentrates on the techniques required to do this accurately and appropriately with the resources available to you.The first lesson explains why it's imperative that you have firm objectives for the survey in mind before you embark on a project to measure customer satisfaction, whether this is being conducted in-house or by outside consultants. Not only  more...

Workplace Safety Orientation ... to provide an overview of some of the basic concepts and techniques used in modern industry to protect workers. It also describes the purpose of the following safety programs: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogen Safety; Lockout/Tagout; Confined Space Entry; Emergency Response; Respiratory Protection; Personal Protective Equipment; Hearing Conservation. The content in this course is  more...

Welding Cutting and Brazing ...ments. Learner objectives are to: specify fire prevention techniques used during welding, cutting, and brazing, specify the proper handling, transportation, use, and storage of compressed gas cylinders, specify proper operating procedures to ensure a safe means of welding and cutting, identify potential health concerns associated with welding, cutting, and brazing, define the importance of  more...

Using Different Coaching Styles Using Different Coaching Styles Every coachee has different needs, and an effective coach can identify those needs and tailor a coaching style to maximize results. Coaches typically use two general coaching styles directive and nondirective depending on their coachee's skill and motivation, as well as how far along they are in the coaching relationship. This course highlights the importance  more...

Facilitative Fundamentals Tools and Techniques ...Techniques You're heading into a room full of people coming at a problem from totally different perspectives. What techniques and tools will you use to create the synergy necessary to complete your mission? What do you need to get started? This second course in "The Successful Facilitator" series provides you with tips and techniques that will help you become a successful facilitator. You  more...

Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups ...f it would be better to find someone else. You will learn techniques to start and end meetings for groups of various sizes and purpose. By learning why, when and how to intervene in meetings, you will establish ways to get groups to work through the problem-solving process so they can agree and make sustainable agreements and decisions. You will finish this course by learning how to end  more...

Facilitating Difficult Situations Facilitating Difficult Situations How do you deal with the group that has an exceptionally dominant person who doesn't let anyone else have say, or trivializes the contributions of others? How do you keep a faction from taking over? What is the best means of handling direct challenges to you or the group? What do you do when you know someone is deliberately trying to derail your meeting  more...

PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPE: Personal Protective Equipment This course covers types, selection, maintenance, and care of personal protective equipment in the workplace. The types of personal protective equipment (PPE) covered in the course include: hard hat, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and body protection. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory  more...

Facilitative Tools and Formats Offering Options ...s. Other options abound. What about experiential learning techniques, structured go-arounds, or computer-aided meetings? Finally, you will explore the benefits and pitfalls of chart writing. Communicating information in meetings is an essential factor to their success. Charts can help you clarify information, track ideas and progress, and be a message-conveyor of their own. As an added bonus,  more...

Facilitative Leadership ...itative leader in your company. By utilizing facilitative techniques, you can change attitudes and create a more cohesive, supportive learning environment. This course starts by identifying the differences between group facilitators and facilitative leaders. You will learn techniques to recognize and work with all levels of interaction. You will discover what makes an effective facilitative  more...

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace This course will provide the public sectors with an understanding of the basic criteria for a comprehensive program that addresses electrical safety-related work practices in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)70E standard titled "Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace." Information presented will provide program  more...

Lockout Tagout Lockout/Tagout This course provides information about control of hazardous energy and work under the protection of a lockout/tagout permit. The intent of the course is to provide information on lockout/tagout practices and the significance of lockout/tagout devices. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives  more...

Building Positive Support for Change ...reating short-term wins and vision. The course highlights techniques for listening to your employees during change initiatives such as encouraging open communication, listening to employees' feelings, checking for understanding, and taking employee input into consideration. The course also covers actions you can take to support individuals through change initiatives, including coaching for  more...

Dealing with Resistance to Change ...he underlying causes of employee resistance, and then use techniques to address those root causes. When the root causes are addressed, behaviors that show resistance to change will fade. This course outlines these aspects of overcoming resistance to change. It surveys the active and passive symptoms of resistance to change, goes deeper to explore the emotional and thought-based causes of these  more...

Heat Stress Recognition and Prevention .... This training will also explain several control measure techniques and safe work practices that you can use to prevent heat-related stresses. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: describe how your body handles heat and what personal factors may lead to heat stress; identify the signs, symptoms,  more...

Hazardous Materials Handling and Storage ... gas cylinders, flammable materials, slings, safe lifting techniques, and safe handling procedures. The intent of the information is to familiarize the learner with safe work practices necessary to prevent injury while handling materials and equipment in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives  more...

Maximizing Team Creativity Maximizing Team Creativity Is creativity within everyone's grasp? Does creativity come naturally within a team, or is this a skill that some learn and others don't? Like anything, creativity and innovation can flourish when cultivated with the right tools. This course discusses how to maximize team creativity. It explores the conditions in the work environment that help encourage team  more...

Verifying and Building on Ideas ... of organizational needs, strategies, and resources. Some techniques that can help verify ideas are getting the opinions of key people and using simulations. Building on ideas continues the process of verifying ideas by helping to make those ideas more clear, relevant, and feasible. This course covers a variety of techniques used to verify and build on creative ideas. It outlines when to use  more...

Analyzing Your Life Balance ...ur family, friends, and coworkers. This course highlights techniques you can use to analyze your current level of balance between work and life responsibilities. It covers ways to assess your current work/life balance and overcome internal and external obstacles to achieving balance. Only through properly understanding where you are, in relation to where you want to be, can you begin to  more...

Negotiation Essentials Persuading Negotiation Essentials: Persuading Successful negotiators have the ability to persuade others that their interests are important. But they don't achieve this by ignoring the interests of the other party. Instead, they frame and adapt their interests to reflect the other side's viewpoint. This course identifies the value of persuasion in negotiations and highlights strategies to help you be  more...

Maintaining Your Life Balance Maintaining Your Life Balance You have the knowledge to assess current work/life balance and overcome internal and external obstacles to achieving balance. You know where you are and where you want to be, but now what? How do you achieve and maintain that balance? How will it be affected by external factors and behaviors? This course will focus on techniques for maintaining work/life  more...

Taking Control of Your Stress Taking Control of Your Stress In 'Occupational Stress,' Stephen Palmer wrote 'Stress is the psychological, physiological and behavioral response by an individual when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands, which, over a period of time, leads to ill-health.' Are you constantly adding items to your to-do list and it  more...

Risk Basics Risk Basics In today's management revolution, risk is an inherent factor. Your success depends upon an ability to understand and operate in a mine field where opportunities abound, but disaster could strike at any moment. Avoiding disaster is no longer left to luck, but is carefully controlled through risk management. The information presented in this course on risk and hedging techniques  more...

Identifying Project Risk ...dentification methods such as group information gathering techniques, diagramming techniques, and SWOT, assumptions, and checklist analyses. The results of these methods are compiled in the risk register, which is also covered in detail. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope ...cle. This course will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the scope management processes that deal with verifying scope and controlling changes to a project's scope baseline. Through interactive learning strategies and realistic scenarios, the learner will explore these concepts and gain a better understanding of the monitoring and controlling processes of the scope  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...his course will equip project managers with the tools and techniques to manage project change in an integrated fashion and to close out phases and projects so that all aspects are brought to a controlled close. The Project Integration Management knowledge area includes six processes, ranging from the creation of the project charter at the beginning of a project through to the close of a project  more...

Communicating in Sales Teams ...loyees to use supportive listening and assertive speaking techniques to enhance their performance. You'll also build your awareness of communication barriers and how to use nonjudgmental language when communicating with your team members.The course will provide information on how to make your sales team meetings more effective by showing you how to create focused agendas and successfully  more...

Telesales Communications ...alesperson, it is vital that you have effective telesales techniques.As a communications medium, the telephone has a dampening effect on our interpersonal communications. This course will help compensate for this effect by introducing you to the fundamentals of communicating over the phone and how to sell most effectively over the phone. In this course, you will learn how to use the telephone  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...

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Selling high-value contracts is fiercely competitive, with buyers setting stringent criteria by which to judge prospective key suppliers. Success at this level requires knowledge of these criteria and an awareness of what will be required to ensure that your proposition is viewed most favorably. Using "stripped down" project management techniques, this course outlines the  more...

Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS3 ...heir images. This course explores the digital versions of techniques used in traditional photography darkrooms such as smudging, dodging and burning, and applying filters. It also demonstrates how Photoshop users can isolate or extract areas of an image by applying masks, selecting pixels within particular color ranges, or defining paths. In addition, the course describes Photoshop features  more...

Coloring Objects and Using Brushes in Illustrator CS3 ...twork. Users can now employ numerous Live Color tools and techniques to enhance the color of their Illustrator images with immediate and interactive results. Various brushing styles and tools add elaborate and colorful strokes to existing images. This course introduces color and brush techniques in Illustrator CS3. In this course, you will learn how to add customized colors, as well as  more...

Manipulating Objects in Illustrator CS3 ...e 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 advanced object selection and organization  more...

Photoshop CS3 Basics Photoshop CS3 Basics Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS3 is one of the most popular digital imaging toolsets used by professional graphic and web designers, and photographers. This course explores the streamlined Photoshop CS3 interface, including Photoshop s integration with Adobe Bridge, and manipulation tools used to crop and resize images. It also explains color models and demonstrates color  more...

SQL Server 2005 Error Handling Techniques SQL Server 2005 Error Handling Techniques Microsoft recognize how to design code for validating input, for error handling and for user-defined messages in SQL Server 2005  more...

Sustaining Organizational Change Sustaining Organizational Change Decisions to transform an organization are vital to the health of the business, and organizational change efforts are often made to improve service, streamline operations, and of course improve the bottom line. After such a transformation in your organization, how do you engage, excite, and support the biggest driver for success in your organization - your  more...

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

Communication Skills and Project Management ...urse explores how communication takes place, and presents techniques and strategies for enhancing communication. It also examines how various project management tools can be used to analyze project risk, feasibility, and priority. The course is aligned with the Quality Management Division of the American Society for Quality's Certification Handbook, and is designed to assist learners as part of  more...

Measurement Assessment and Metrics ...al performance. This course explores data analysis techniques used to detect trends of projects and processes. It describes key concepts in statistical analysis and explains how data-gathering affects the people in an organization and vice versa. It is aligned with the Quality Management Division of the American Society for Quality's Certification Handbook and is designed to assist  more...

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

Introduction to Lean for Service and Manufacturing Organizations ...methodology that incorporates a powerful set of tools and techniques designed to maximize customer value, while reducing waste along the entire value stream. It also focuses on improving overall efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Due to its ability to improve customer satisfaction and deliver bottom line financial gains to organizations, it is a preferred strategic choice for many  more...

UNIX Systems Management UNIX Systems Management UNIX To outline UNIX performance monitoring and disaster recovery strategies and techniques in UNIX  more...

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

Customer-Focused Management ...stomers and the impact on external customers. It examines techniques used to identify and segment external customers, while anticipating customer priorities, needs, and expectations. Strategies for incorporating customer service principles are also analyzed. It is aligned with the Quality Management Division of the American Society for Quality's Certification Handbook and is designed to assist  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 QoS Mechanisms ... and packet loss parameters with quality of service (QoS) techniques. This course introduces the concept of a converged network, identifies four problems that could lead to poor quality of service, and describes solutions to those problems. It also explains and evaluates the three generic models of implementing QoS. Differentiated services (DiffServ) is a multiple-service model for implementing  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Finding Opportunities to Make Connections ... roadblocks for you. However, with the right approach and techniques, the impact of a well-developed professional network can help make you more effective at work. This course demonstrates the basics of establishing a relationship through networking. From choosing the proper venue to developing mingling skills for the real and virtual worlds, this course shows you how to make an impact on  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Developing Confidence Professional Networking Essentials: Developing Confidence Why can some people walk into a room and start making new acquaintances almost immediately? It's as if they're hardwired to know how to introduce themselves and establish a relationship with everyone they meet. Wouldn't it be great to have that kind of finesse with people and be able to network with ease? The reality is that while  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...

Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS4 Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS4 Adobe Cascading Style Sheets, commonly referred to as CSS, are a set of formatting conventions allowing you to standardize and enhance the appearance of a web site. By implementing CSS you can fully separate your web site's presentation from its content, and give the site a consistent feel. Dreamweaver CS4 provides increased CSS support, with the  more...

Web Development Fundamentals Web Development Fundamentals This course will provide an overview of the concepts and skills necessary to design and publish a web site. It will cover how to use HTML and CSS to develop web site content. It will also provide an overview of the role of languages such as DHTML, XHTML, XML, and JavaScript in web site implementation. It also introduces the user to advanced web techniques such as  more...

Fostering Effective Communication and Collaboration Fostering Effective Communication and Collaboration You have a team established and everyone is committed to the team goals. However, a common focus is not always enough to help your team achieve success. You must ensure that team members can communicate with you and with one another, and that they will work as a team rather than as individuals. This course outlines the importance and  more...

Using Feedback to Improve Team Performance Using Feedback to Improve Team Performance A crucial component of optimal team performance is the ability of all team members to openly express their ideas, goals, and needs, as well as share thoughts about each other's performance both positive and negative. The same principle applies when it comes to receiving feedback. It's far better to hear the truth directly than to assume your  more...

The Voice of Leadership The Power of Leadership Messaging The Voice of Leadership: The Power of Leadership Messaging How you present yourself to others can determine the power of your message and how it reflects on you as a leader. One of the keys to developing your leadership message is establishing credibility. You must always do what you say you'll do. Powerful leadership messages have distinct qualities, and leaders who learn how to deliver  more...

The Voice of Leadership Self-Assessment Motivation The Voice of Leadership: Self-Assessment & Motivation It's exciting when you can see your leadership development progress. Understanding how far you've come, and knowing what areas need improvement, increases your motivation to continue to grow as a leader. You can change your behaviors and increase your motivation by learning. This course covers techniques leaders can use to carry out a  more...

Porfessionalism Business Etiquette Personal Accountability Porfessionalism, Business Etiquette & Personal Accountability Taking responsibility for meeting your objectives, including deadlines and work targets, is an important component of good business etiquette and demonstrates your attitude of professionalism. While it can be difficult at times, being accountable for delivering on your objectives shows you are reliable, organized, and dedicated to  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials Conducting Traditional Appraisals Performance Appraisal Essentials: Conducting Traditional Appraisals If you were to poll a group of managers about how comfortable they feel conducting appraisals, you would probably find few saying they feel completely comfortable. Conducting appraisals isn't easy but it's an important part of a manager's job. Regularly appraising your employees' job performance can reinforce outstanding  more...

Lean Tools Techniques for Flow Pull ...Techniques for Flow & Pull The Lean approach is to eliminate waste from an organization's production and fulfillment processes and to maximize every opportunity to improve efficiencies and customer satisfaction. By applying Lean tools and techniques, organizations can become more competitive and responsive to customer demands. For example, the Visual Workplace is a Lean tool that uses of  more...

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

CompTIA Security 2008 Cryptography CompTIA Security 2008: Cryptography CompTIA SY0-201 CompTIA Security 2008 Edition The central goal of cryptography is to hide information from others. Modern cryptographers use advanced algorithms and computational models to create layers of security and trusts in order to protect information. This course introduces encryption methods using both symmetric and asymmetric encryption  more...

Administrative Professionals Representing Your Boss Administrative Professionals: Representing Your Boss As an administrative support professional, every interaction you have with others leaves an impression of not only yourself but of your boss. The ability to represent your boss in a positive and professional light is essential to both your own and your boss's success. This course covers the skills you need to be successful as an  more...

Ajax Basics Ajax Basics Rather than a singular technology, Ajax, or Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, is a collection of technologies that enables web pages to make server requests without having to reload the page. This course will introduce the history of Ajax and outline how it is commonly used to aid in the development of dynamic web sites. Beginning with the fundamentals of Ajax, the course will  more...

White Box Software Testing Techniques ...Techniques ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to  more...

Black Box Software Testing Techniques ...Techniques ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective software testing is integral to  more...

Configure Network Access in Windows Server 2008 ...rt for security mechanisms including a range of tunneling techniques, network and wireless authentication protocols, and access control using the Network Policy Server (NPS). It also reviews the continued support for the Internet Connection Sharing feature and highlights the Connection Manager tools provided to help set up and manage remote connections. This course is one in a series that  more...

Name Resolution in Windows Server 2008 ...Also covered is the use of other types of name resolution techniques including WINS, LMHOSTS, and HOSTS files, and the configuration steps necessary to set up clients to use DNS or WINS name resolution. The course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for  more...

Deterring Electronic Intrusions Deterring Electronic Intrusions Securing electronic access to an environment forms the backbone of IT security professionals' jobs. IT security specialists deal with methods to secure network access, both internally and externally. This course examines firewall, intrusion detection system (IDS), and honeypot detection techniques, as well as evasion techniques that can be used by an ethical  more...

Social Engineering Sniffing Social Engineering & Sniffing Employees are often a major security concern in big business, as social engineering is one of the most used methods to gain information and thus allow corporate networks to be hacked. Sniffing of corporate networks is also a method that hackers use to gain access to corporate resources. This course examines different types of social engineering and identity  more...

Footprinting Scanning Enumeration Footprinting, Scanning & Enumeration Gathering information about a company, its network, and the servers, services, and ports that it uses and has open is a very important part of preparing for an attack on a network; but it is also tremendously important for an ethical hacker to take the same steps and to find the same weaknesses. This course will examine the steps taken to gather  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Risk Analysis Vulnerability Testing IDS Forensics ... importance in today's IT world. The use of risk analysis techniques and vulnerability scanners, along with intrusion detection systems and forensic methodologies have become the backbone of modern IT security. This course looks at modern risk analysis techniques, forensic methodologies, IDS systems and methods to harden network devices and operating systems. This course is one of a series in  more...

Administering the X Window System Administering the X Window System CompTIA CompTIA Linux Powered by LPI LX0-101 CompTIA Linux Show the techniques for installing and configuring the X Window System.  more...

Installing Linux Installing Linux CompTIA CompTIA Linux Powered by LPI LX0-101 CompTIA Linux Show the techniques used for installing Linux and associated software.  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Accomodating Voice Video in Campus Networks ...ng to delay sensitive voice traffic. Congestion avoidance techniques, quality of service (QoS), and high availability also need to be implemented to ensure an optimal flow throughout the network. This course covers how to plan for support of voice in a campus network. Congestion considerations for voice and video traffic in relation to bandwidth consumption are explained. Quality of service  more...

Linux Network Configuration Linux Network Configuration Linux Professional Institute LPI: Advanced Level Linux Professional Exam 201/202: Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) To describe techniques for configuring network clients and DNS services.  more...

Linux File Sharing Filesystem Management Linux File Sharing & Filesystem Management Linux Professional Institute LPI: Advanced Level Linux Professional Exam 201/202: Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) To describe techniques for managing the Linux filesystem and configuring file and service sharing.  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Configuring Verifying Route Redistribution ... filter that is appropriate for every situation, the more techniques that you have at your disposal, the better your chance of having a smooth, well-run network. Simple routing protocols work well for simple networks, but as networks grow and become more complex, it may be necessary to change routing protocols. It is important to understand how to exchange routing information between these  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution ...ters are all benefits of using proper route summarization techniques which is a key feature of OSPF. An OSPF network can scale to very large sizes, in part because of route summarization. Default routes can reduce routing table size, and also reduce memory and CPU utilization. The use of special-case area types to inject default routes reduce the amount of flooding, the link-state database  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 EIGRP Authentication Advanced Feature Implementation Cisco Route 1.0: EIGRP Authentication & Advanced Feature Implementation Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v1.0 Security is an important part of any network and should be extended to the routing protocol by implementing neighbor authentication. Without this authentication, unauthorized or deliberately malicious routing updates can  more...

Server Application Virtualiztion in MS Win Server 2008 ...strative resources. This course covers key virtualization techniques that can be implemented in the enterprise infrastructure, concentrating on server and application virtualization. This includes virtual server consolidation using Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V functionality, as well as the management products available to configure the virtual servers and centrally manage their performance. The  more...

The Chemicals Industry Overview Version 1 ... existing processes, applying new supply chain management techniques, expanding the specialty chemicals business, and developing industrial biotechnology. This course is designed to help learners understand key concepts, terminology, issues, and challenges associated with the chemicals industry. It will identify the main sectors of the chemicals industry and its business drivers, and review the  more...

The Broadcasting Entertainment Industry Overview Version 1 ...rs and acquisitions, lobbying, litigation, and encryption techniques. This course is designed to help learners understand key concepts, terminology, issues, and challenges associated with the broadcasting and entertainment industry, and strategies employed to meet some of those challenges. It will identify the main sectors of the broadcasting and entertainment industry and its business drivers,  more...

Behavioral Interview Techniques ...Techniques Behavioral-based interviewing is becoming the norm as people realize its effectiveness in predicting what a candidate's behavior and performance are likely to be in the position for which they are interviewing. In behavioral interviews, you ask questions that get the candidates to describe how they handled real situations in the past. This enables you to find out not just what  more...

Managing Experienced Managers Managing Experienced Managers Experienced managers are extremely valuable to an organization. With the experience and judgment they have developed over time, these managers can provide leadership and drive to guide the organization to new highs. So it's important that you devote time and other resources to ensuring their ongoing commitment to the organization's long-term and short-term  more...

Managing High Performers Managing High Performers Are you paying enough attention to your high performance employees, the people who really help drive your organization? To assume that they don't need your ongoing support because they seem self-sufficient can be a costly mistake. If you don't give them the attention they need and deserve, they may take their energy elsewhere. The key is to keep them engaged and  more...

Managing New Managers Managing New Managers People are the most important part of any organization. Developing tomorrow's organizational leaders requires a continuous commitment by managers and HR professionals to prepare new managers to grow into leadership roles. New managers must be properly oriented and trained when moving to their new positions. But training is an ongoing process, and mentoring is one key  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...

Public Speaking Strategies Preparing Effective Speeches Public Speaking Strategies: Preparing Effective Speeches The phrase natural born speaker is misleading. While some people are more outgoing and conversational, a well-delivered speech is far from being spontaneous or natural. In fact, effective public speaking requires significant planning and preparation. Like cooking, driving, or playing a sport, it's a learnable skill. This course teaches  more...

Public Speaking Strategies Confident Public Speaking Public Speaking Strategies: Confident Public Speaking Effective speech delivery is crucial to public speaking, as it allows you to showcase your work and communicate with confidence. No matter how much time you've spent perfecting your message, no one will hear it if you are unable to engage your audience, handle on-the-spot challenges, and avoid being disrupted by nerves. This course looks  more...

Delegation Essentials The Delegation Process ...s course explores the process of delegation and describes techniques that managers can employ to delegate tasks effectively. Specifically, it examines the criteria for choosing which tasks to delegate and identifying the appropriate employee for the task. It also details what actions you should take when assigning the task, such as communicating the details of the task, and providing employees  more...

Delegation Essentials Overcoming Delegation Problems ...has a poor attitude. In either case, managers need proven techniques for overcoming delegation challenges. This course details methods that managers can use to address their own delegation errors, such as improving communication about tasks and distributing tasks more equally. It also provides techniques managers can use to address skills-based delegation problems with employees, such as  more...

CISSP Domain - Access Control ...ks or intrusion. It covers various access control models, techniques, mechanisms, and methodologies. You will learn about the latest in authentication strategies and intrusion detection and prevention techniques. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) for its Certified  more...

Manipulating XML with the SML DOM Ajax Manipulating XML with the SML DOM & Ajax Accessing and parsing XML data is an important facet of utilizing it in web applications. Some of the most popular ways of accessing and parsing XML data are through the XML Document Object Model (XML DOM) and through asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax). This course will explore how to use these techniques with XML to realize its data potential.  more...

Static Techniques Test Design in Software Testing ...Techniques & Test Design in Software Testing ISTQB ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Foundation Certificate in Software Testing Software systems are increasingly ubiquitous in all aspects of our lives. Failures in these systems can be costly in terms of money, time, and business reputation. Some software failures can even result in personal injury or death. Effective  more...

Preventing Problem Performance ...ith regular communication and the right mix of monitoring techniques, you can motivate employees toward good performance and identify problems before they get out of hand. This course explores how you can prevent problems using performance management activities such as communicating expectations and motivating for good performance. It also covers performance monitoring techniques, including  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Implementing Maintaining Improvements Customer Driven Process Improvement: Implementing & Maintaining Improvements The final stage in customer-driven process improvement is implementing the changes that will enable a process to deliver what customers need. After determining customer requirements, measuring and analyzing current processes, and determining process problems and potential solutions, it's now time to take action. The  more...

Sales Communication Techniques Simulation ...Techniques: Simulation You have recently begun working as a sales representative for Clinical Protocols Software (CPS), Inc. CPS makes utilization review software. Your job is to sell a software product called Procedure Protocols Plus. CPS designed this product for managed care companies to use to evaluate proposed surgeries and make hospital length-of-stay recommendations. For example,  more...

Key Strategies for Managing Cross Functional Teams Key Strategies for Managing Cross Functional Teams Managing cross-functional teams can be challenging because you have to unite individuals from different departments and different levels of the organization around a common goal. Each phase of a cross-functional team's development has associated risks, and steering the team through these phases requires special leadership characteristics and  more...

Administering the X Window System Administering the X Window System Linux Professional Institute LPI: Junior Level Linux Professional Exam 101: Junior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-1) Show the techniques for installing and configuring the X Window System.  more...

Installing Linux Installing Linux Linux Professional Institute LPI: Junior Level Linux Professional Exam 101: Junior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-1) Show the techniques used for installing Linux and associated software.  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Security CompTIA Network 2009: Network Security CompTIA CompTIA Network 2009 N10-004 CompTIA Network 2009 The need for network security has grown immensely in recent years and as a consequence, security technologies have grown as well. Security technologies can take the form of protocols, applications, and hardware devices, and many, if not all, of these things can be found in today s enterprise  more...

JavaScript Advanced Browser Scripting DHTML ... JavaScript allows developers to use browser scripting techniques to detect code or user-entry errors, and to dynamically add interactivity to web sites. This course explores and demonstrates how to use JavaScript to incorporate error handling techniques into your programs as well as enhance the interactivity of the user experience using DHTML. Specific topics covered include JavaScript  more...

Cascading Style Sheets in Deramweaver CS3 Cascading Style Sheets in Deramweaver CS3 Adobe Cascading Style Sheets, commonly referred to as CSS, are a set of formatting conventions allowing you to standardize and enhance the appearance of a web site. Dreamweaver CS3 provides increased CSS support, with the introduction of a new feature that identifies CSS-related browser rendering issues. Other new features related to CSS include a  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization Managing in a Global Environment ...ational market. This course describes some strategies and techniques for managing successfully in a global business. It explains the importance of having a global mindset and how to cultivate one so that you can carry out your responsibilities effectively - even with the added complexity of different cultures. The course also describes which managerial styles and techniques work best for  more...

Writing for Technical Professionals Effective Writing Techniques ...Techniques Once you have planned the structure of a writing project, you need to plan your writing approach based on your target audience. You must take a different approach, for example, if instructing technical students how to implement a technology from the approach you would use to describe a technology's benefits to the general population. A different approach again will be  more...

Enhancing Tables Forms and Reports in Access 2003 Enhancing Tables, Forms, and Reports in Access 2003 Microsoft To implement advanced techniques for tables, forms, and reports  more...

Advanced Design Techniques and Printing with Publisher 2003 Advanced Design Techniques and Printing with Publisher 2003 Microsoft To provide an overview of advanced design techniques and printing in Publisher 2003  more...

Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 allows you to quickly organize and format e-mail messages using easy management and time-saving tasks. Outlook 2007 provides formatting features that can be applied to an e-mail message as it is being created, and also includes management tools to find and sort messages quickly. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Basic Access 2007 Tables Basic Access 2007 Tables Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 makes it easy for you to create and manipulate database tables. You can choose between a Datasheet view and a Design view to create tables from scratch, or you can base your tables on one of the many pre-defined templates. The introduction of the Ribbon and contextual tabs in Access 2007 makes table creation even more intuitive,  more...

Advanced Data Management in Access 2007 ...ccess 2007 to manage your data efficiently using advanced techniques. There are many advanced methods that can be used for modifying and enhancing tables, reports, queries, and forms in order to meet your business needs. This course explains and demonstrates retrieving and validating data, using subforms and subreports, as well as applying conditional formatting in Access 2007 tables, forms,  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Cisco WCS Administration ... for planning or documentation purposes. Also covered are techniques for using WCS for monitoring various network components, and personalizing the Cisco WCS home page. This course maps to the 640-721, Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE), exam objectives for describing the configuration of controllers and APs (using the Configuration tab, not templates); the  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Maintenance Troubleshooting Cisco IUWNE 1.0: WLAN Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) 640-721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials 1.0 Troubleshooting wireless networks presents a unique set of challenges. Unlike wired LAN users, wireless clients are mobile and their relative position within a building is often the most likely culprit in  more...

Custom Controls Asynchronous Programming with VB 2008 ...f custom controls and the use of asynchronous programming techniques to handle multiple processes. Specific topics covered include composite controls, customization and inheritance, using the BackgroundWorker component, and asynchronous operations, methods, and threads in .NET Windows Forms. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the  more...

Transactions Compensations and Runtime Services in WF with VB 2008 ... (WF) applications. This course explores how to use these techniques to control the way WF applications manage a large number of simultaneous tasks, and also implement persistence of workflows and error handling. Specific areas covered include transactions and compensations, error handling, runtimes services, persistence, and tracking and monitoring. This course is one of a series in the  more...

Performing Advanced Query Techniques in SQL Server 2008 ...Techniques in SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2008, Database Development (Exam 70-433) Transact-SQL offers advanced query techniques, such as built-in aggregate, scalar, and ranking functions, and common table expressions to manipulate the result set for a query. To manipulate the result sets and generate rollup information, such as totals,  more...

Oracle Database 11g Enterprise User Security Proxy Authentication Oracle Database 11g: Enterprise User Security & Proxy Authentication Oracle Enterprise User Security addresses the user, the administrative, and the security challenges by centralizing storage and management of user-related information in a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol-compliant directory service. This course describes the basic components of Enterprise User Security. It shows the  more...

Operations Management Management of Quality ...ctives. A variety of best practice principles, tools, and techniques are used to manage and control quality to achieve performance objectives and meet organizational goals. This course helps learners gain a basic understanding of quality and its management in a service or manufacturing organization. The course introduces key quality performance objectives and their measures and identifies some  more...

Managing Workforce Generations Working with the 21st Century Generation Mix Managing Workforce Generations: Working with the 21st Century Generation Mix Many of the same influences have shaped the lives and work experiences of the newer generations - the Millennials and the Generation Xers. Widespread Internet usage, for example, means that, typically, these generations are adept in technology. Globalization is another shaping influence, with the result that both  more...

Preparing for Successful Sales Preparing for Successful Sales Selling can be a demanding, even daunting task. How do you develop a persuasive sales pitch? What makes for an effective sales presentation? What do you do when customers raise objections during a sales pitch? How do you close a sale? This course provides insight into the answers to these questions while it teaches you how to prepare for and deliver effective  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Delivering a Presentation ...to make your delivery successful and memorable. It covers techniques for managing stage fright - the biggest problem most speakers have. It also explains how to set the right environment for your presentation by making the right choices about room layout and by preparing the room, including the equipment, lighting, and temperature. You'll also find out how to use your voice and body language to  more...

Meeting the Needs of Your Experts Meeting the Needs of Your Experts As a manager, you'll often find yourself managing people with knowledge, skills, and expertise you don't have, in areas you're unfamiliar with. The amount of information that managers process on a daily basis requires them to know a little about a lot. However, they have to rely heavily on their experts for the in-depth knowledge needed to meet goals and get  more...

Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives ...Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives Understanding how to communicate effectively with senior executives is a valuable skill for any professional. How else will you pitch your great idea to your CEO or report on key successes or failures? What if you've got only a few minutes to get your message across? This course provides direction on how to carry out  more...

Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS5 Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver CS5 Adobe Cascading Style Sheets, commonly referred to as CSS, are a set of formatting conventions allowing you to standardize and enhance the appearance of a web site. By implementing CSS you can fully separate your web site's presentation from its content, and give the site a consistent feel. Dreamweaver CS5 provides increased CSS support, with the  more...

Making a Positive Impression in an Internal Interview Making a Positive Impression in an Internal Interview Interviewing for a new job can be stressful. You can easily get caught up in the anxiety of wondering what the interview questions will be, what answers you should give, and how to leave a positive impression. This can get even worse when the interview is for an opportunity in your current organization, as you try to answers questions  more...

Managing Effective Business Meetings ...f course, and fail to meet objectives. But with the right techniques, you can lead productive meetings that achieve their goals and leave participants with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whether regular, recurring, or set up to achieve a special task, all meetings follow a core process: from opening on a positive note, through accomplishing the agenda items, to closing the meeting  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...

Getting Organized Is a Breeze Learn the organizational tips, tools, systems and techniques that will help you experience greater freedom, control, success and peace of mind.  more...

A Foolproof Method for Conduting a Job Search ... trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire techniques to help you stand out from the crowd and get the job you really want. By the end of the course, you will have all the information you need to uncover the hidden job market. You`ll be able to design a job search plan, customized to your individual needs, to give you maximum results in the shortest time. You`ll learn how to  more...

How to Interview Like a Professional ... trove of new ideas, cutting-edge strategies and surefire techniques to help you stand out from the crowd and get the job you really want. By the end of the course, you will have all the information you need to master interviewing techniques. You?ll learn the top 10 actions you can take to sell yourself and how to handle salary during an interview. You?ll become a master of small talk with the  more...

Getting the Job Offer You Want Learn the how to`s of getting the job offer you really want. It?s a jungle out there! Surviving in today?s tough job market is an upstream adventure-- whether you are just starting out, the victim of a layoff, or merely want to change careers. Traditional methods just don`t work any more. The complete course can either be taken as a whole or as three modules. Each module is designed to be  more...

Just Write! Keeping a Journal It`s never too late.Get started recording your life. This course provides opportunities for participants to grow through regular journal writing. Identify and develop your personal journal style. Keep a record of your life. Learn skills that produce a rewarding journaling experience. The class provides a varied assortment of resources and strategies that will enrich your journal. Participants  more...

From Beans to Brew: Creating Characters This course explores how to create believable and lifelike characters. Explore character development from birth to death. This course explores how to create believable and lifelike characters. Students will utilize hands-on techniques to explore their own lives and the lives of those around them for inspiration and details. Armed with these ideas, students will then create new characters or add  more...

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks with Final Draft (Latest Release) ...ing. You will walk away from this course with the tools, techniques and the fundamental knowledge and information needed to get started or continue your scriptwriting work. The majority of this course is devoted to your writing, submission and the instructors editing of your work. Each script is reviewed and through your diligent rewrites you will enhance your abilities to expand and improve  more...

Writing Great Copy for Magazines During this course, students explore various aspects of writing for magazines. Students explore various aspects of, and techniques needed to write for magazines. During the course, students will also identify their key interests and how they can focus those interests into marketable pieces of writing.  more...

Learn to Be Your Own Editor This course helps students learn basic editing techniques. Through this course, students explore basic editing techniques. These techiques can be used to edit their own work or as a starting point for potential editing employment.  more...

Learn HTML All By Yourself- Introductory Learn HTML all by yourself! A 5 week introductory "Lite" course. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the language of web page design. If you have little or no experience with HTML, then this 6 week introductory course is the one to take. With these lessons you will have your own web site up and running in no time! Learn to design internet web pages for your favorite charity, for your  more...

Beginning Webmastering Techniques( with site design/management focus ) Moderately Technical--HTML, DOM, CSS, UI design/layout database issues. Topics Covered : Site design, Performance Tuning, Adding audio, video and simple add-ons and also a broad overview of other Webmastering areas of speciality. Prerequisite: Some programming experience is helpful. Familiarity with networking concepts will also be helpful. Software/Hardware Requirement : A student will need to  more...

Advanced Technical Writing Plan, write, and design one of the most common business/technical documents--a proposal. Advanced Technical Writing will give you the expertise and confidence to market yourself as a technical writer or simply to tackle more advanced assignments at work. Building on the skills you have acquired in the previous technical writing courses, this course emphasizes audience analysis, document  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I Covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job. This is the first of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. Students may take the courses in sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job: understanding good  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part II: Punctuation This, the second of four review courses, focuses on punctuation. This is the second of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II of the review covers punctuation,  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing This review will help you develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style. This is the third of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part III of the review  more...

Writers at Work: A Review for Professionals - Part IV: Achieving a Professional Style Develop a readable style and design visually appealing documents. This is the last of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part IV of the review will help the  more...

Application Programming using Visual Basic 6.0 (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Comprehensive 10 week Visual Basic 6.0 workshop. Learn from a PRO! In designing several applications using Visual Basic 6.0, this course will demonstrate the versatility of VB to help facilitate most projects related to Windows development, as well as, to help in personal programming endeavors. In the course, focus will be geared on learning proper development of friendly GUI screens, programming  more...

eMarketing 1.1 ...r Advertising strategies Banner advertising design E-mail techniques and strategies E-Mail problems and challenges Writing styles for e-mail Use of HTML and text in e-mail Ethics in e-mail marketing Mailing list criteria for e-mail marketing Integration of online and conventional marketing eMarketing definitions and terms Permission marketing models Legal implications of e-mail marketing  more...

Advanced e-Mail Marketing ...ned for marketers with a general knowledge of e-marketing techniques and processes. Students should complete the e-marketing course first or have general experience in e-marketing prior to taking this advanced course. The course is instructor led via e-mail, a student board and web based instruction. 5 interactive lessons, and a final exam. Each lesson takes about 3 hours to complete the  more...

The Power of Animation: Learn Flash in Five Days ...nd panels associated with this interface. Basic animation techniques and skills will be learned, as students learn how to create, edit, and export their own Flash movies! Whether you are simply looking to have some fun and explore the world of animation, or want to expand your company?s presentation capabilities beyond those of PowerPoint, this class will get you started! This class requires  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using MIME method of instruction Student Edition ... in a modular format and focuses on medical transcription techniques. Other modules cover grammar, punctuation and spelling, and provide a structured insight into medical terminology and anatomy, as well as development of personal qualities like professionalism and ethical responsibilities. This course uses a revolutionary and innovative new teaching process known as the MIME (Mentoring  more...

Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription Using MIME Method of Instruction Professional Edition ... in a modular format and focuses on medical transcription techniques. Other modules cover grammar, punctuation and spelling, and provide a structured insight into medical terminology and anatomy, as well as development of personal qualities like professionalism and ethical responsibilities. This course is structured to provide the student with a solid foundation in the study of anatomy and  more...

A Workshop Approach to Mastering RoboHelp Office (Latest Release) ...evelop and create their own online help project using the techniques and objectives discussed in each lesson plan. Actual problem solving situations will be introduced to reinforce the concepts presented in the lesson plan. By actually working through these problems, individuals will learn how to effectively apply troubleshooting techniques to real life predicaments that are encountered during  more...

Creating Outstanding Online Help: Principals and Practice (Software Industry) If you have little or no experience in creating online help this course is for you. It includes instruction about basic principals and practices and allows the student to create an online help system outline with the assistance of a side-by-side editor. NOTE: If you have experience as a Technical Writer - but not much creating online help - and are looking to enhance your skill set, another  more...

FrameMaker II: Diving In Create books with multiple files; generate and format tables of contents and indexes; use cross-references, footnotes, variables, and conditional text; and convert documents to other formats, such as Adobe PDF and HTML. You can download the trial version of this software from the Adobe FrameMaker product site. This course provides an in-depth look at the core features of Adobe FrameMaker. This  more...

Applying Leadership Basics Course description -- Applying Leadership Basics provides the fundamental skills for leading a group: defining the task, establishing a vision, gaining commitment, and building relationships. It tells you how and when to use various leadership styles and gives smart techniques to help leaders direct the efforts of others. The Strategies and Tips in this module teach you how to foster innovation,  more...

Access 2000 Level 2 ...well as how to compact and repair them; and how to employ techniques designed to make data entry faster, easier, and less error-prone. This intermediate course strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, including  more...

Access 2000 MOUS ..., queries, and reports. Students will learn a variety of techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. Access will be used as a development tool as the course becomes more advanced. The course teaches strategies for protecting data by enacting various security measures and by controlling how data is entered into a database. Finally, various  more...

Access 2000 Proficient ... filters and sorts, queries, and reports; as well as some techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn how to create their own databases in Access; and learn how to create and use the basic tools of the  more...

Access 2002 ...atabase 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 strategies for protecting data by enacting various security measures and by controlling how data is entered into a database.  more...

Access 2002 MOUS ...nd reports. In addition, students will learn a variety of techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. As the course becomes more advanced, students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in Access, as well as use Access as a development tool. The course also teaches  more...

Excel 2002 This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet features and acquaints them with the tools used in Microsoft Excel 2002. As the course becomes more advanced, students will learn how to customize workbooks by changing worksheet attributes, use lists to store and organize data, use functions in financial and logical formulas, and format worksheets using AutoFormat and predefined styles.  more...

Excel 2002 MOUS ...will learn how to create and remove custom filters; learn techniques for working with shared workbooks, including protecting workbooks from changes; tracking and reviewing changes; and merging and consolidating data from worksheets. Finally, students will learn how to customize the Excel working screen with custom toolbars, menus, and macros. The material is presented through explanatory text,  more...

FrontPage 2000 Level 2 ...techniques, such as using HTML, designing frames pages, creating interactive forms, developing dynamic Web pages using DHTML, integrating databases, publishing Webs, and working with forms and tables. This course teaches students the additional advanced features of Microsoft FrontPage 2000. Students will learn advanced Web development techniques, such as using HTML, designing frames pages,  more...

How To Master Time Management This course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft Outlook 2002 to manage time. It combines the best of the old and new theories of research of time management. Students will be encouraged to understand their time management challenges and adapt the suggestions to fit their management style/needs. The course is designed to show students how to use the tools of Microsoft  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Core This course will introduce students to the new features in Microsoft Access 2002, including speech recognition and the new Task Pane, as well as teaching them database creation and how to create and use tables, forms, filters and sorts, queries, and reports. This course will introduce students to the new features in Microsoft Access 2002 that set it apart from Access 2000, including speech  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 Level 2 ... data access pages. Students will also learn a variety of techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. This intermediate course strives to broaden and develop the basic database design skills that students already possess. Students will gain a more complete understanding of how to effectively create and use the primary database objects in  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Expert ...otals; creating and removing custom filters; implementing techniques for working with shared workbooks; tracking and reviewing changes; and merging and consolidating data from worksheets. They will also learn how to customize the Excel working screen with custom toolbars, menus, and macros. This course teaches students a set of expert-level spreadsheet features through real-life scenarios and  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Level 3 ... they will learn how to create and remove custom filters; techniques for working with shared workbooks, including protecting workbooks from changes; track and review changes; and merge and consolidate data from worksheets. Finally, students will learn how to customize the Excel working screen with custom toolbars, menus, and macros. The material is presented through explanatory text, real-world  more...