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PowerPoint XP Comprehensive ...s of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents online and on the Web. Topics cover PowerPoint basics, creating presentations, working with slides, working with text, graphics, charts, tables, online presentations, and delivering presentations. PowerPoint XP Basics Introducing PowerPoint XP - PowerPoint XP Capabilities  more...

Word XP Proficient Expert ...s of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents online and on the Web. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web. Word XP / 2002 (Proficient) Word XP Basics Introducing  more...

Excel 2002 Basic ...enu The View Menu The Insert Menu The Format Menu The Tools Menu The Data Menu The Window Menu The Help Menu The Ask A Question List Box The New Blank Document Button The Open Button The Save Button The E-mail Button The Search Button The Basic Search Task Pane The Print Button The Print Preview Button The Spelling Button The Cut, Copy & Paste Buttons The Format Painter  more...

Windows XP Advanced ...ctives Working With System Information Local Disk Drive Tools Check Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup Cleaning Up Unnecessary Files Administrative Tools Using Task Manager Scheduled Tasks Adding An Additional Scheduled Task System Properties Device Manager Windows Troubleshooters The Video Display Troubleshooter Windows Update Conclusion Lesson 5: The Accessibilities Group  more...

Word 2002 Basic ...enu The View Menu The Insert Menu The Format Menu The Tools Menu The Table Menu The Window Menu The Help Menu The Ask A Question List Box ToolTips The New Blank Document Button The Open Button The Save Button The E-mail Button The Search Button The Basic Search Task Pane The Print Button The Print Preview Button The Spelling And Grammar Button The Cut, Copy & Paste Buttons  more...

Exploratory Data Analysis in Six Sigma ...s is generally conducted through the use of two important toolsets: exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing. Methods and tools used in these broad toolsets help to identify a few probable root causes impacting process performance and the Six Sigma project goal. This course introduces some key exploratory data analysis tools used in Six Sigma such as multi-vari studies, correlation,  more...

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ...B) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages of the process. Six Sigma teams are interested in determining whether this relationship or difference is  more...

Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma Design of Experiments and Validation of Solutions in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "We are, I think, in the right road of improvement, for we are making experiments," said Benjamin Franklin. In the Improve stage of the DMAIC process, Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to study the nature of relationships between input variables and the response variable(s). They do  more...

Statistical Process Control and Control Plans in Six Sigma ...ovement gains. Statistical process control (SPC) provides tools which can be used to ensure that the processes are continuously monitored, that results are evaluated through the use of various control charts, and that each process is prevented from reverting to its previous state. The goal of this stage is also to develop a control plan to document and hold the gains, and to assist in  more...

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

HR s Strategic Role in the Organization HRCI SPHR ...able to anticipate, plan, and carry out change, using the tools at hand. Strategic management occurs as the result of a planning process that reviews internal and external factors affecting the ability of an organization to successfully achieve its goals. This course describes how to guide and lead the change process, how HR can impact regulations and legislations, and the role of HR in risk  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma ...ables and rational subgrouping. One of the most important tools used in SPC methodology is the control chart, and this course explores how to select the right control chart for the variables being measured, and how to interpret specific patterns they reveal. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as part of their  more...

Nonstatistical Control Tools Maintaining Controls ...Tools & Maintaining Controls ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) In the final stages of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, once process improvement opportunities are identified and implemented, teams need to control the improved processes in order to sustain improvement gains. Process control includes applying tools to continuously monitor and maintain each improved process, and to prevent it  more...

Sustaining Improvements Gains from Six Sigma Projects Sustaining Improvements & Gains from Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) As a Six Sigma project winds down, there are a number of activities that, if utilized, can determine whether the implemented process improvement will continue to meet intended results, thus contributing to the overall and ongoing success of the organization. This course will explore the importance of  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ...d, and translated into actionable goals using a number of tools. Using VOC begins with defining Six Sigma goals for collecting and analyzing customer requirements. For this, the Six Sigma team must identify various customer segments especially the ones most concerned with the project. Then the team needs to identify and select the most effective methods for collecting customer feedback and  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ...ed on a continuous basis using popular project management tools, such as schedules, Gantt charts, and tollgate reviews.This course deals with the key issues in developing project charters and tracking a Six Sigma project. It takes you through some of the key elements of a Six Sigma project charter, including the problem statement and the project's scope, goals, and objectives. It also explains  more...

Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results in Six Sigma ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams design and conduct experiments to investigate the relationships between input variables and response variables. By controlling and changing the input variables and observing the effects on the response variables, a Six Sigma team gains a deep understanding of these relationships. After  more...

Improvement Methods and Implementation Issues in Six Sigma ...on of Goldratt's Theory of Constraints. Also, it looks at tools and techniques for implementing and evaluating the new process. Finally, the course examines risk analysis and mitigation through the use of SWOT analysis, feasibility studies, and PEST analysis. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as part of their  more...

Nonstatistical Analysis Methods in Six Sigma ...oner utilizes a variety of statistical and nonstatistical tools and methods for analyzing systems and processes to identify variation and defects, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and reduce cycle time. While many of the tools used in the Analyze phase are statistical and quantitative in nature, there are many useful nonstatistical methods. Nonstatistical methods help in the analysis by including  more...

Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams Motivation and Communication in Six Sigma Teams ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Six Sigma teams must possess specific qualities to succeed throughout the development stages of their life cycles. Leaders who know how to facilitate teams will greatly enhance their chances for project success, which in turn will benefit their organizations. Motivation is one essential component that can  more...

Managing Six Sigma Team Performance ...team produces varied results. Besides providing the basic tools and structure for smooth team operation, and maintaining the integrity of the project schedule by managing limited team time, Black Belts require the skills to minimize maladaptive team behaviors and optimize positive ones. Black Belts must therefore be aware of the challenges of team dynamics and facilitate methods that resolve  more...

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

Data Collection and Measurement in Six Sigma ...hould be measured, how data should be collected, and what tools can be employed to gather data as the basis for further improvements. This course prepares Black Belts for successful data collection by surveying the types of data, measurement scales, sampling methods, and collection techniques available. It offers guidance for ensuring data integrity, pointing to different collecting methods for  more...

Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma ...saster. Basic statistics can provide Black Belts with the tools to summarize and assess collected data in a meaningful way. Black Belts can use descriptive (enumerative) statistics to tabulate and graphically represent sample data through a number of informative charts and diagrams. Using analytical (inferential) statistics, supported by the central limit theorem, Black Belts can confidently  more...

Probability for Six Sigma ...erstanding probabilities can provide Black Belts with the tools to make predictions about events or event combinations. To make accurate inferences about a population from the sample data collected in the Measure stage, Black Belts must also be familiar with the characteristics of various probability distributions, and their suitability for different types of data. Understanding the behavior of  more...

Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) A process is a means of creating and delivering products and services needed by customers. According to Takashi Osada, Japanese author and quality pioneer, "if the process is right, the results will take care of themselves." By Six Sigma standards, a "right process" is one that creates and delivers  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ...Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) In many situations your results are only as good as the tools you use. Knowing which tools to use, and how to apply them effectively, is the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams  more...

Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ...Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology that begins by comparing the current state of a company's products and processes to their desired levels. The goal of the Define phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is to identify improvement opportunities that have the maximum potential for return on time, money,  more...

Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma ... problems 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  more...

Statistics and Probability in Six Sigma ... at hand. Statistical studies and probability are the key tools that Six Sigma teams use to measure and analyze issues that are identified in the early stages of Six Sigma projects. This course explores basic statistical concepts that apply to Six Sigma. It distinguishes between enumerative and analytical statistics and population and sample characteristics, and describes the Central Limit  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Six Sigma is a highly disciplined, data-driven improvement program that helps companies focus on eliminating defects in any process and delivering near-perfect products and services. Six Sigma has been globally accepted as a profitable and winning business strategy. More and more companies are embracing Six Sigma in a  more...

Design for Six Sigma in the Organization Design for Six Sigma in the Organization ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is often called the future of Six Sigma, as it is emerging as a strategy that better serves the current innovation initiatives of many industries. DFSS uses a "pay me now or pay me later" approach by spending more effort and time on process or product design up front to avoid spending time  more...

Six Sigma Process Improvement ...grade current processes. It also explores using Six Sigma tools and methods to understand customer requirements, recognize the gaps between current deliverables and customer needs, analyze the root causes of process shortfalls, and finally use Six Sigma tools to improve inefficient processes. This course introduces you to Six Sigma tools and their application in Six Sigma methodology using a  more...

Managing Exchange Server 2007 Managing Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) One of the new features of Exchange Server 2007 is the completely redesigned Exchange Management Console, which replaces the Exchange System Manager found in previous releases of Exchange Server. Also included is the Exchange Management Shell (EMS), which is a  more...

Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Business Intelligence Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Business Intelligence Microsoft To configure and manage SharePoint 2007's business intelligence tools and services for access to business data  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments ...an Microsoft Windows Vista provides diagnostics and tools to help reduce troubleshooting support costs and user interruptions. Windows Vista can detect and automatically correct most operating system and related hardware problems using these tools. If Vista cannot automatically correct a problem, it provides support resources to help technical support correct it in a timely manner. This  more...

Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems ... Many of Microsoft Windows Vista's new and enhanced tools can be used to simplify system management and troubleshooting. Windows Vista can be managed by using Group Policy settings when the system is part of an Active Directory domain, or by setting local group policies. Group Policies consist of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), which are used to configure system-wide or user-based settings,  more...

Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista ...s. Administrators can deploy these packages using various tools, including the MsiExec command-line tool, installation wizards, SMS, and the Group Policy Software Installation. Administrators can also take advantage of Software Restriction policies to ensure only specific applications are run on Vista client machines within a domain environment. This course demonstrates how to deploy, maintain,  more...

SQL Server 2005 Messaging and Querying Tools SQL Server 2005 Messaging and Querying Tools Microsoft To implement Service Broker components and use full-text search in SQL Server 2005  more...

ABAP Fundamentals ABAP Fundamentals SAP To recognize the basic features of ABAP, including the workbench and ABAP tools, and to learn how to create a domain, a data element, and a table.  more...

Oracle Application Server 10g Management Tools and Oracle Internet Directory Oracle Application Server 10g: Management Tools and Oracle Internet Directory Oracle To demonstrate how to use OracleAS management tools and manage the Oracle Internet Directory (OID)  more...

Troubleshooting and Closing the Project Troubleshooting and Closing the Project The factors that can affect a project are numerous and often hard to pinpoint. Conducting meetings and using advanced tools, such as formulas and graphs, allow the project manager to properly define the health or status of the project. This course outlines how to conduct effective meetings and presents some troubleshooting tools that can be used during  more...

Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimization Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimization Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator An optimized operating system runs at peak performance and helps to ensure that applications and hardware perform as they are designed to. Windows Vista has many tools to help achieve the goal of an optimized system along with monitoring tools that help ensure  more...

Decontamination HAZWOPER ...lly penetrate protective clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles, and other equipment used on-site. It also prevents the movement of contaminants from the site to the community. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to: list the major factors that affect permeation of  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 4 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web.  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 3 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web.  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 2 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web.  more...

Discover Word 2007 Level 1 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover word processing concepts, document and file management, editing and formatting tools, and working with graphics. Additionally, you will learn about multimedia elements, online collaboration, and working on the Web.  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 3 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover PowerPoint basics, creating presentations, working with slides, and working with text. Additionally, you will learn how to add graphics, add charts and tables, as well as learn tips on delivering your presentation.  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 2 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover PowerPoint basics, creating presentations, working with slides, and working with text. Additionally, you will learn how to add graphics, add charts and tables, as well as learn tips on delivering your presentation.  more...

Discover Powerpoint 2007 Level 1 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional documents through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover PowerPoint basics, creating presentations, working with slides, and working with text. Additionally, you will learn how to add graphics, add charts and tables, as well as learn tips on delivering your presentation.  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 3 ...tact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 2 ...tact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat  more...

Discover Outlook 2007 Level 1 ...tact management. Outlook 2007 also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. Technology Skills products combine audio, animation, and software simulation with a simple user interface to make the "discovery" of computer programs both effective and entertaining. The course is also designed to help users learn at their own pace, allowing them to repeat  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 3 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover Access 2007, topics will cover basic database concepts such as planning, forms, and data management, to more advanced concepts including sorting, filtering, reporting, and operating Access on the Web.  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 2 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover Access 2007, topics will cover basic database concepts such as planning, forms, and data management, to more advanced concepts including sorting, filtering, reporting, and operating Access on the Web.  more...

Discover Access 2007 Level 1 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. In Discover Access 2007, topics will cover basic database concepts such as planning, forms, and data management to more advanced concepts including sorting, filtering, reporting, and operating Access on the Web.  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 4 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and charts, collaboration, and data analysis and management. Technology Skills  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 3 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and charts, collaboration, and data analysis and management. Technology Skills  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 2 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and charts, collaboration, and data analysis and management. Technology Skills  more...

Discover Excel 2007 Level 1 ...ious versions of the software program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets through a fresh and efficient new look. Topics cover basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and charts, collaboration, and data analysis and management. Technology Skills  more...

Oracle Database 11g PL SQL Variables Attributes and Executable Statements Oracle Database 11g: PL/SQL Variables, Attributes, and Executable Statements Oracle To identify the steps for getting started with PL/SQL, recognizing the benefits of the available tools, creating basic statements, declaring variables, testing code, and adhering to scoping and nesting rules.  more...

Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007 ...ey can also customize the interface by adding or removing tools from the application s default toolbars. And before project data is distributed, a project manager can format fields and views to meet particular needs. Additionally, if you need to modify information associated with tasks and resources, create custom tables, or create a work breakdown structure, Project 2007 provides a flexible,  more...

Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007 Microsoft In Microsoft Office Project 2007, people, equipment, and materials are collectively referred to as "resources." A large part of a project manager's responsibilities is managing these resources, whether that be assigning resource work times, leveling resources that are overallocated, and overseeing the budgeting and costs of  more...

Technology and Implementation Considerations ...he generic tool requirements and how to properly evaluate tools for consideration. This course also covers implementation considerations, including best practices in Project, Risk and Staff Management, as well as challenges, risks, and critical success factors to address during implementation. This course will assist the learner in preparing for the ITIL V3 Operational Support and Analysis  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...

Oracle Database 11g Getting Started with SQL and PL SQL New Features Oracle Database 11g: Getting Started with SQL and PL/SQL New Features Oracle To recognize the scope and capabilities of enhancements to SQL and PL/SQL, including tools such as SQL*Plus and SQL Developer, and use them to create reports and scripts, browse and manage database objects, find subpatterns, and track dependencies  more...

Oracle 11i Concurrent Elements Oracle 11i: Concurrent Elements Oracle To submit and manage requests, create request groups and request sets, and identify the concepts and tools associated with concurrency and concurrency administration  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...rous sources 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  more...

Controlling Costs ...ute (PMI ). 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  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...ent to overall 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  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control ...ose of a project 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  more...

Planning Project Procurement ...sses interact 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  more...

Managing Procurements ... 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 aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI ), Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights reserved.  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control ... (PMI ). Specifically, 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  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ... 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 knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...pts and gain 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  more...

Create Work Breakdown Structure ...own structure. This course will cover the project inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs of the Create Work Breakdown Structure process, the third process in the Project Scope Management knowledge area. This course is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI ), Inc., 2008. Copyright and  more...

Introducing NET 3 5 and Visual Studio 2008 Introducing .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Microsoft The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is an environment for developing, deploying and running applications and web services on Windows platforms. The .NET Framework supports the use of different languages and libraries for application development. Application types include both Windows-Forms applications and Web applications. Visual Studio  more...

Building NET 3 5 Applications with Visual Studio 2008 ...ncludes a drag-and-drop interface designer and many other tools for building and deploying .NET applications. Various enhancements have been added to the .NET Framework 3.5, including support for developing applications using Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, and Windows CardSpace. This course illustrates  more...

Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista ...ows Vista ships with numerous new and improved management tools that allow the average user to easily secure and maintain their computer. Windows Vista also ships with Internet Explorer 7, which includes new features for browsing the Web, and protecting users from malicious web sites. This course discusses backup and restore features, including both file backups and complete system recovery  more...

Problem Solving Determining and Building Your Strengths ...ls typically involves applying problem-solving skills and tools through various steps in an established problem-solving process. Whatever you think of your current problem-solving skills, it is always possible to improve upon them, and even to develop new skills. To improve, you first need to assess your existing problem-solving style, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop an  more...

Problem Solving Digging Deeper ...e the one that has the maximum chance of success. Several tools are used for analysis and evaluation at each of these steps. Examples of tools that help find the root causes of the problem are the cause-and-effect diagram and five-why analysis. Cost-benefit and force-field analysis help in choosing the best solution. This course helps you recognize the value of honest, fact-based analysis and  more...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques ...Tools and 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  more...

Common Features in Microsoft Office XP Common Features in Microsoft Office XP Microsoft To describe the common tools and features across Office XP applications  more...

Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media Electronic Communications ...ersonal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other tools has blurred the line between work and home to the point where our online activities at home may have an impact on our companies and employment. Most employers encourage employees to use the Internet and other electronic communication tools for business purposes, and some employers also permit a certain level of personal use in the  more...

Editing and Reviewing in Adobe Acrobat 8 Editing and Reviewing in Adobe Acrobat 8 Adobe Using Adobe Acrobat 8, you can perform comprehensive reviews of PDF documents. This application allows you to review and add your comments to a document using a wide variety of commenting and markup features, including notes, stamps, and text insertion tools. This course highlights the main concepts of participating in a review using Adobe  more...

Business Writing How to Write Clearly and Concisely ...ires effort to master. Acquiring this skill gives you the tools to create effective business documents for readers who lack the time or the patience to search for essential information buried in long, rambling e-mails or reports. Writing clearly also entails organizing content logically and appropriately for the subject and reader. Clear and concise sentences get you part of the way. But you  more...

Business Analysis Requirements Elicitation ... solution is to review stakeholder needs and analyze what tools are available to address those needs. Without understanding stakeholder requirements, you may find a solution to the wrong problem. And without understanding the tools and technologies involved, you may aim for impossible goals. It's equally important to ensure you document and confirm requirements so you have a solid plan to  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...

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...

Support Center Tools Technologies and Metrics ...Tools, Technologies and Metrics Customers contacting Support Centers expect the same level of professionalism each time they interact with a Customer Service Representative (CSR). To ensure this consistently high level of service, the CSR can draw an array of management tools and processes that both guide and measure his performance. This course is intended to demonstrate the management  more...

Outlook XP Proficient Expert ...ontact management. Outlook XP also contains collaboration tools, so information can be shared more effectively. Outlook XP / 2002 (Proficient) Outlook XP Basics Introducing Outlook XP - What Is Outlook XP? - Outlook Overview - Integration With Other Applications - Outlook Or Outlook Express? Screen Layout - Title Bar, Menus & Toolbars - The Outlook Panes - The Folder List  more...

Excel XP Proficient Expert ...s of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets online and on the Web. Topics cover basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing and formatting tools, working with graphics and charts, online collaboration, and working on the Web. Excel XP/ 2002 (Proficient) Excel XP  more...

Access XP Proficient Expert ...s of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools that enable you to organize and manage database information as well as create your own custom applications. Topics cover basic database concepts such as planning, forms, and data management, to more advanced concepts including sorting, filtering, reporting, and operating Access on the Web. Access XP / 2002 (Proficient)  more...

Continual Service Improvement Fundamentals Continual Service Improvement Fundamentals ITIL ITIL v3 Foundation for Service Management ITIL® v3 Foundation Syllabus v4.2 Exam IT organizations should incorporate service improvement continually throughout the lifecycle of every service they provide to their customers. Within ITIL, Continual Service Improvement (CSI) is a phase of the Service Lifecycle that provides IT organizations  more...

Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction ...ion on a regular basis, and this course will give you the tools to do this.Once you have established the attributes of your service that customers value the most, by gathering their qualitative feedback, you need to gauge how they rate your company's ability to deliver them. This course concentrates on the techniques required to do this accurately and appropriately with the resources available  more...

Sprains and Strains ...ed positions, repetitive tasks, or using heavy, vibrating tools. Manual tasks, if not performed properly, are a leading cause of serious worker injuries such as sprains and strains, as well as permanent spinal damage, and often can debilitate workers who may need to take leave from work for extended periods. The second greatest cause of workplace injuries are slips, trips, and falls at ground  more...

Safe Work Practices ...e purpose of safe work practices, identify the assessment tools used to identify workplace hazards, define job safety analysis (JSA), its methods, and steps, define job safety analysis control methods and specify the effectiveness and/or limitations to each method, recognize workplace inspection components and procedures, identify housekeeping practices for work areas, identify safe work  more...

Facilitative Fundamentals Tools and Techniques ...Tools and 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  more...

Facilitative Tools and Formats Offering Options ...Tools and Formats: Offering Options Looking for some alternatives to the standard work group format? Need to take a different approach to getting a problem resolved? Want to hold a meeting and no one's in the office? If any of these situations sound familiar, this course will provide you with some choices to meet your needs. In this course, you will explore alternatives to the standard  more...

Preparing for Business Crises Preparing for Business Crises Effective preparation is the key to almost any project or undertaking. This is especially true of crisis management, where you actually have to prepare for unforeseen events. This course starts by providing basic background information on business crises. The course then provides specific tools that you can use for anticipating business crises, and processes for  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Call Routing Dial Plans Cisco CVOICE 8.0: Call Routing & Dial Plans Cisco CCNP Voice (formerly known as CCVP) 642-437 Implementing Ciso Voice Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) To integrate VoIP networks into existing voice networks, you must have the skills and knowledge to implement call routing and design an appropriate numbering plan. A scalable numbering plan establishes the baseline for a  more...

Hand and Power Tool Safety ...tools are used in the workplace. This course will provide an understanding of the potential hazards associated with the use of hand tools and power tools as well as the safety precautions required to prevent those hazards from occurring. Power tool hazards are addressed by the power source used: pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, or powder-actuated. The content in this course is designed to  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...

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...

Planning Your Field Sales Approach ...ly. Planning Your Field Sales Approach provides practical tools for determining call and meeting objectives and developing appropriate openings for face-to-face selling situations. Included in the course are detailed descriptions of the six customer buying roles a field salesperson typically encounters and tips for working effectively with each. This course demonstrates how to generate  more...

Monitoring and Controlling Project Scope ...ct life cycle. 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  more...

Integrated Project Change Control and Close ...rojects. This 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  more...

Building a Winning Sales Team Building a Winning Sales Team Championship teams win titles because they are comprised of members who are talented athletes possessing the right combination of skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to go out and win. The members of a winning sales team must also have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to be successful. As a sales manager, how do you build an effective sales team? This  more...

Using Business Tools to Manage Sales Teams ...Tools to Manage Sales Teams Managing your team is an important part of your job as a sales manager, but it isn't the only hat you wear. You also have to manage the business side of your sales manager position. For example, you have to know how to forecast sales accurately to determine the goals that your sales team will set. Like many sales managers, you've probably asked yourself, "How  more...

Sales Math 101 Developing a Sales Plan for Success Sales Math 101: Developing a Sales Plan for Success Bernard Berenson, the prominent American art critic, said, "I would, I could stand on a busy corner, hat in hand, and beg people to throw me all their wasted hours." Would you like to recapture your wasted hours? Unfortunately that is impossible, but you can make the most of the hours in your day with the help of this course. Sales Math  more...

Introduction to Problem Management Introduction to Problem Management ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Problems will inevitably crop up at some point while managing your IT Service Life Cycle. Usually, they are first noticed when the incidents they cause are detected. Proper Problem Management aims to eliminate recurring incidents by addressing  more...

Selections and Layers in Photoshop CS3 ...s the power of Adobe Photoshop CS3's digital manipulation tools, it is first necessary to understand the fundamental concepts of selecting portions of images, and isolating image components into layers. This course introduces the new Quick Selection tool and its refinement settings, and explains other selection tools including an assortment of lasso and marquee tools and the Magic Wand tool.  more...

Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS3 ...Tools in Photoshop CS3 Adobe Designers and photographers alike can use a variety of advanced Photoshop CS3 tools to enhance their 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  more...

Getting Started with Illustrator CS3 Getting Started with Illustrator CS3 Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS3 is an industry-standard illustration program for multimedia, online graphics, and print. Whether you are creating multimedia graphics or laying out print publishing, Illustrator will allow you to create professional quality results. This course introduces the Illustrator interface, shows how to customize the workspace and  more...

Coloring Objects and Using Brushes in Illustrator CS3 ...ctronic artwork. 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  more...

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

Using Type and Symbols in Illustrator CS3 Using Type and Symbols in Illustrator CS3 Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS3 allows for text and symbols to be added to various forms of electronic art. With the addition of text and symbols, Illustrator artwork can quickly be enhanced or customized to meet personal or business needs. This course will show you how to create point type, add and fill a type area, or arrange your type around an  more...

Photoshop CS3 Basics ... 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 adjustment techniques, covering concepts  more...

Service Desk Metrics and Outsourcing Service Desk Metrics and Outsourcing ITIL ITIL Intermediate Level - Service Capability ITIL® v3 Intermediate: Operational Support & Analysis Exam Service Desks are an integral part of any IT service-providing organization, and it's vital to accurately and consistently measure how your Service Desk is performing to ensure it is addressing the needs of customers and users, and also to make  more...

Effective Hiring Interviewing Simulation ...ng, and established criteria for evaluation are effective tools in determining the best candidate for the job. The Effective Hiring and Interviewing Simulation serves to test the participant's ability to prepare and conduct an effective interview, handle manipulative candidates, and evaluate applicants. The Effective Hiring and Interviewing Simulation comprises five scenarios and is based on  more...

IIS 6 0 Fundamentals IIS 6.0 Fundamentals Microsoft To identify how to install or upgrade IIS 6.0 and use the administration tools to perform tasks  more...

Business Ethics Simulation ...akes and distributes consumer- and contractor-grade power tools to retail outlets. G&B has always been a leader in the tool industry and has maintained an impeccable reputation for quality, reliability, and safety. The latest tool produced by G&B is a rechargeable, cordless, and high-powered nailer designed for roofing and framing contractors. The new nailer is enjoying quite a bit of initial  more...

Java Programming with J2SE 5 Generics and Annotations Java Programming with J2SE 5: Generics and Annotations Sun To explain what metadata is and how it can be used to provide annotation source to third-party tools and to outline J2SE 1.5 tool changes  more...

Managerial Skills and Abilities ...ellence to an organization, managers need certain skills, tools, and abilities in all their functions. These skills and abilities relate to their understanding of management principles and theories, key organizational functions, and their mutual interrelationships. This course explores basic principles of management, management theories, styles and tools, and interdependence of  more...

Communication Skills and Project Management ...te, and monitor the progress of the project and know what tools to apply. This course 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  more...

Problem-Solving and Process Management Tools ...Tools ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." To solve quality and process-related problems, managers should continuously enhance their knowledge of organizational  more...

Lean and Six Sigma ...and control) and a number of qualitative and quantitative tools for driving process, product, and service improvements aimed at reducing defects and variation. Lean is also an improvement methodology, but with a different focus, aiming to enhance process flow, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste. Though Lean and Six Sigma originated in different places and under different circumstances, they  more...

Special Design Tools in Design for Six Sigma ...Tools in Design for Six Sigma ASQ 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  more...

Correlation and Regression Analysis in Six Sigma ...t the model is valid. This course discusses two important tools correlation and regression analysis for measuring and modeling relationships between variables. In terms of correlation, it takes learners through examples of scatter diagrams for two variables, the calculation and interpretation of the correlation coefficient, and the interpretation of its confidence interval. The course also  more...

Multivariate Analysis and Attribute Data Analysis in Six Sigma ... As such, Six Sigma teams often use advanced multivariate tools to manage this type of data. Data can also be of an attribute nature, for which Six Sigma teams use a different set of data analysis tools for analyzing and interpreting this type of data. This course deals with the tools used in Six Sigma for multivariate analysis and attribute data analysis. It discusses multivariate tools such  more...

Introduction to Lean for Service and Manufacturing Organizations ...Lean is a 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  more...

Using Lean for Perfection and Quality ...uality Lean methodology comprises a powerful set of tools designed to optimize perfection and quality in a manufacturing or service organization. 5S is a tool for organizing and creating a productive work environment. Hoshin Kanri deals with strategic direction and management to ensure creation of value in products and processes. Jidoka helps identify and solve errors in a production or  more...

UNIX Shell Scripting Tools UNIX Shell Scripting Tools UNIX To explain how to use variables, operators, and text editing tools in UNIX shell scripts  more...

Solaris 9 Management Tools Solaris 9 Management Tools Sun To explain the use of Solaris GUI management tools  more...

Introduction to Functions ...t people are managed in a successful IT organization. The tools, systems, and networks they use, and the processes and tasks they perform must also be managed. Management of the technical assets and architecture, and management of how those assets and architecture are used, maintained, supported, and delivered are essential to a complete and efficient IT organization. This course covers the  more...

Managing and Deploying Six Sigma ...cts. This course integrates essential Six Sigma concepts, tools, and methodologies enabling you to deliver excellent business results. A case-based approach is followed throughout to demonstrate how some incredible companies applied the concepts and tools to real-world Six Sigma situations and achieved huge Six Sigma breakthroughs. These breakthroughs include increased customer value and  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ... expected results. Understanding team building processes, tools, and role structures helps Six Sigma team members produce desired results and resolve negative team dynamics. In order to achieve this, disciplined schedules, costs, and deliverables are required when managing such projects. The management of Six Sigma projects involves developing and adhering to a project charter that reflects a  more...

Java Programming with Java SE 6 0 Generics and Annotations Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Generics and Annotations Sun To explain what metadata is and how it can be used to provide annotation source to third-party tools and to outline generics in Java.  more...

Illustrator CS4 Getting Started Illustrator CS4: Getting Started Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS4 has become one of the most recognized names in the world of vector graphic design. This application allows you to intuitively illustrate everything from small business logos to commercial-scale art projects. This course introduces you to Illustrator's basic features including the improved interface, general concepts behind vector  more...

Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS4 Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS4 Adobe Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 provides web developers with a variety of tools that allow them to reuse existing content and assets when developing web sites. This course explains these features, including templates, the site library, and the implementation of frames and framesets. The practice of using server-side includes to dynamically load content at  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...

Dreamweaver CS4 Site Maintenance Advanced Concepts ...nterface-based design. Dreamweaver CS4 offers a number of tools and options, which can be used to hand code entire sites, or customize specific page sections. This course explores these coding features, and provides basic coverage of XML and XSLT. Collaborative site design and Dreamweaver extensions are also covered. The course also delves into how to make parts of your web pages editable to  more...

Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS3 Reusing Content in Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 provides web developers with tools that allow them to reuse existing content and assets when developing web sites. This course explains these features, including templates, the site library, and the implementation of frames and framesets. The practice of using server-side includes to dynamically load content at runtime is also  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional ...ne of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS4 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI) design of other Adobe Creative Suite products such as Adobe Photoshop.  more...

Drawing Working with Images in Flash CS4 ...S4 Adobe Flash CS4 Professional provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration. You can also import and manipulate  more...

Adobe Fireworks CS4 Adobe Fireworks CS4 Adobe Adobe Fireworks CS4 is a robust graphics editor primarily used for prototyping web sites and creating and optimizing images for the Web. This course explores the Fireworks interface and the robust toolset offered within the application, including selection, bitmap, and vector tools. The course also explains concepts used in prototyping web sites, such as  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Getting Started MS Word for MAC 2011: Getting Started Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 is the newest version of Microsoft's word processing tool for the Mac platform. It offers a streamlined interface and features that allow you to create attractive and engaging documents. The ribbon, which is unique to Microsoft Office, organizes Word's many features into related tabs and makes it easier to quickly access those  more...

Securing Managing a WCF 4 Application with C 2010 Securing & Managing a WCF 4 Application with C# 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .Net Framework 4, Service Communication Applications (Exam 70-513) This course shows how to implement security features such as transport and message-level security, and authentication, authorization and impersonation in a .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application. It  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Principles I ...network environment. It explains how sophisticated attack tools and open networks generate an increased need for network security and dynamic security policies, the primary objectives of security and primary types of security controls, as well as some of the factors that are involved in responding to a security breach. Examining who hackers are, what motivates them, and how they do what they  more...

Identifying Managing Customer Expectations Identifying & Managing Customer Expectations Understanding your customers' expectations and behaviors is essential to implementing a successful customer-focused service approach. But how do you get to the core of what your customers truly value? This course explores what customers value from a service perspective and how to identify their needs and expectations. It also examines how you can  more...

Creating Sustaining a Customer-Focused Organization ... in-depth understanding of what types of customer-focused tools and solutions are available. And you must know the level of customer focus that you're seeking to achieve. As a manager, you also need to know how to select the most appropriate implementation strategy that aligns with your organization's capabilities and its objectives. This will help you to create stronger, more valuable, and  more...

Selecting Suppliers Administering Contracts ...rganizations develop supplier evaluation criteria and use tools designed to conduct a comprehensive and objective evaluation of suppliers. Once the supplier is chosen, the next step is to formalize the deal through a contract that outlines the terms of the supplier-buyer relationship. Reaching agreement with suppliers over contract terms requires purchasers to be effective negotiators. This  more...

Lean Tools Techniques for Flow Pull ...Tools & 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  more...

Designing Application Update Deployments for Windows 7 ...inistrator Microsoft provides many technologies and tools to enable administrators to reduce time and cost associated with maintaining clients computers, specifically for making applications available to users and ensuring that client computers are automatically updated to minimize security vulnerabilities. This course demonstrates how to deploy and distribute applications to Windows 7  more...

Troubleshooting Windows 7 Client Configuration ...nistrator Microsoft Windows 7 provides features and tools to help troubleshoot and resolve issues that may occasionally arise on the client machines. Some problems may arise for Group Policy settings, authorization and authentication, networking, and Internet Explorer. Windows 7 provides specific tools to help resolve issues with these features. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using Zero-Touch Installation ...Administrator Microsoft offers different deployment tools to deploy Windows operating systems. The most recent addition is Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, which can be used in conjunction with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to perform Zero-Touch Installations. Zero-Touch Installations enable deployment administrators to deploy Windows 7 over a network with little interaction  more...

Determining Application Compatibility for Windows 7 Determining Application Compatibility for Windows 7 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Administrator One of the main issues with upgrading client machines to a new operating system is ensuring that applications will still run without issues for the users. Microsoft enables administrators to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to collect  more...

Creating a Standard Image to Deploy Windows 7 ...allation Kit for Windows 7. It contains documentation and tools including Windows System Image Manager, ImageX, Windows Preinstallation Environment, and Deployment Image Servicing and Management to deploy Windows 7 using images. These tools enable IT professionals to create Windows images and answer files and to apply and service the images. This course demonstrates how to create a standard  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using WDS and USMT ...ktop Administrator Microsoft offers many deployment tools for deploying Windows 7 throughout entire networks. Deciding which tool to use depends on many factors, including network configuration, cost, and down-time. Windows Deployment Services, one of the tools available, can be used to install Windows 7 directly over the network, without using the installation media directly at each  more...

Planning for Windows 7 Deployment ...ucture environments. Microsoft has improved and added new tools to help deploy Windows 7 throughout networks using images. Administrators can use tools provided by Microsoft to analyze their IT networks to determine the best deployment strategy. This course discuss the deployment tools and methods, Windows 7 editions and requirements, and licensing. It also demonstrates how to analyze the  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Overview SAP BusinessObjects: Overview SAP One of the most valuable assets an enterprise can possess is data - information acquired and stored in the process of carrying out everyday business activities. This includes data regarding customers and potential customers, employee-related information, data gathered concerning competitors, and information pertaining to products. In order to take full  more...

A Practical App 2009 Maintaining Networks A Practical App. 2009: Maintaining Networks CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application Understanding the methods that computers and network devices use to talk to one another is essential knowledge for IT technicians to have in order to configure and troubleshoot networked environments. This course examines TCP/IP, connectivity and networking issues, connection types,  more...

Reducing Waste Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean Reducing Waste & Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean Eliminating waste is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any organization. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a product or service. The seven wastes originated in Japan, where waste is known as muda. Seven types of waste were originally identified by Toyota's Chief Engineer Taiichi Ohno.  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Network Storage Troubleshooting CompTIA Server 2009: Network & Storage Troubleshooting CompTIA CompTIA Server 2009 SK0-003 CompTIA Server 2009 Almost everywhere you go, from large businesses to people's homes, networks are in place to facilitate the movement of data between computers and other devices, such as printers or the Internet. In addition to that, the vast amounts of data generated in today's computing  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Troubleshooting ...t can occur along with their fixes and some of the useful tools that can be employed in the troubleshooting process. This course also describes troubleshooting theory and recommended procedures. The course maps to CompTIA's Server exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 6.1 Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies; 6.2 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot hardware  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence SAP BusinessObjects: Business Intelligence SAP Businesses generate a large amount of data in the everyday operation. This data is extremely valuable and may be used by employees at every level of an organization. Before it can be utilized optimally, it must be formatted in such a way that an enterprise can capitalize on the vast amounts of data in its possession. SAP Business Intelligence  more...

SAP BusinessObjects InfoView ...: InfoView SAP SAP BusinessObjects provides various tools for enterprise reporting purposes. InfoView is a web-based application that provides an interface for users to perform common activities, such as viewing or modifying reports, without having to install any additional software on their systems. InfoView can work with Xcelsius, Crystal, and Web Intelligence documents. It allows you  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence ...utions. It provides ad hoc query, analysis, and reporting tools in a package that is geared toward the business user. You do not have to know structured query language (SQL) to take advantage of the power offered by Web Intelligence. You can easily create and publish high-quality reports that contain drill downs, and allow readers to track changes and share business information across the  more...

SAP Project Planning Implementation ... Project Planning & Implementation SAP SAP provides tools to help businesses quickly and efficiently implement SAP through the Accelerated SAP (ASAP) Roadmap, and to configure SAP to fit the requirements of your business. This course surveys the key activities and tasks that make up the five phases of SAP implementation using ASAP methodology: Project Preparation, Business Blueprint,  more...

SAP Netweaver Platform SAP Netweaver Platform SAP SAP NetWeaver is an integration and application platform that aligns and integrates people, information, and business processes spread across different technological platforms. This course introduces SAP NetWeaver architecture components and tools and discusses how they serve and function as an integration or application platform for SAP solutions. NetWeaver's  more...

Wireless Attacks Countermeasures Wireless Attacks & Countermeasures Wireless networking is becoming more and more prevalent in corporate networks. The methods used to set up and secure these networks are often tested by hackers to see if they can penetrate and gain information from them. This course examines wireless systems and 802.11x WLAN operational modes. This course discusses WEP and other wireless security protocols,  more...

Cryptography Cryptography Cryptography has been used for thousands of years to secure messages, identities, vital information, and communications mechanisms. This course analyzes the invention of cryptography, the use of algorithms and ciphers, and the secure mechanisms used for message authentication and certificate authority. And the course examines electronic security measures and the hacking tools  more...

Configure Network Access in Windows Server 2008 ...ion 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 covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring certification, and  more...

Linux Hacking Linux Hacking The various distributions of Linux are becoming more and more popular. This course examines the history of Linux, the different flavors that are available, and the file structures used. This course also examines the methods that can be used to secure Linux systems, along with the tools that can be used both to test the security, and to penetrate it. Finally, this course  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...

System hacking Malicious Content System hacking & Malicious Content Hacking systems and planting and or sending malicious content are the two most performed actions by hackers. As an ethical hacker, it will be your responsibility to test systems against hacking and to be prepared for the different types of malicious content that hackers will try to get into your network environment. This course examines password cracking  more...

Monitoring Backups Recovery in Windows Server 2008 ...ms, and security update planners. The AD provides various tools that help manage and control Windows Server 2008. This course discusses the use of Network Monitor, Task Manager, Event Viewer, Windows System Resource Manager, and the Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP), and demonstrates monitoring Active Directory. It also explores offline maintenance and the configuration of backup and recovery  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...

Managing Debian Red Hat Packages Managing Debian & Red Hat Packages CompTIA CompTIA Linux Powered by LPI LX0-101 CompTIA Linux Use the tools associated with Debian and Red Hat package management.  more...

Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools ...Tools Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) The Exchange Management Console (EMC) and the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) are still the primary management tools for Exchange Server 2010. The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) is a new browser-based tool that allows administrators and end users to perform various management tasks  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Highly Available Networks Cisco Switch 1.0: Highly Available Networks Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v1.0 network with high availability provides an alternate means of allowing constant access to all infrastructure paths and key servers. High availability is not only about adding redundant devices. It also implies planning with an eye on  more...

Cisco Switch 1 0 Analyzing Campus Network Designs Cisco Switch 1.0: Analyzing Campus Network Designs Cisco Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP ) 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v1.0 Over the last 50 years, businesses have achieved improving levels of productivity and competitive advantages through the use of communication and computing technology. Over the past 20 years the enterprise campus network has  more...

Support Center Tools Technologies Metrics ...Tools, Technologies & Metrics HDI HDI Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative Certification Library Customers contacting Support Centers expect the same level of professionalism each time they interact with a Customer Service Representative (CSR). To ensure this consistently high level of service, the CSR can draw an array of management tools and processes that  more...

VMware Workstation 7 Getting Started with Virtual Machines VMware Workstation 7: Getting Started with Virtual Machines VMware This course provides a look at the skills involved in getting started with the creation and configuration of virtual machines using VMware Workstation. It begins with a basic overview of virtualization and virtual machines, the relationship between the host and guest systems, and the general requirements for running VMware  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Network Layer Connectivity OSPF EIGRP ... used by routers to forward IP packets, and the Cisco IOS tools available to diagnose problems related to IP packet forwarding. The data structures used by both EIGRP and OSPF, the flow of routing information between routers running EIGRP and OSPF, as well as the processing of routing information inside the router are detailed. In addition, the Cisco IOS commands that you can use to gather  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Maintenance Troubleshooting Tools Applications ...Tools & Applications Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 Troubleshooting can be a time-consuming process. During outages, lost time comes at a price in terms of lost productivity or lost revenue. Knowing the environment in which you are troubleshooting is fundamental to efficient fault resolution. Any tool that can help reduce the time to diagnose  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks Cisco TSHOOT 1.0: Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks Cisco 642-832 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) v1.0 Smooth network operation and high network availability have become crucial to organizations because they depend on their network infrastructure for most of their business processes. Unplanned downtime can quickly lead to loss of productivity, loss of  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing Path Control ...rns. As an administrator, understanding the collection of tools, or set of commands, that are used to manipulate the routing protocol forwarding table, and bypass the default packet forwarding, come in handy. This course explains why it is necessary to manipulate routing information in order to obtain better resiliency, performance, and availability. This course also provides an overview of  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Routing Services for Converged Networks ...ntation plan, you must have detailed network information, tools, resources, and a work plan. By selecting the proper tools and resources, as well as planning your work, you can make implementation of the network faster, more cost-effective, and capable of meeting high industry standards. This course examines the Cisco Enterprise Composite Network Model and discusses the traffic patterns in  more...

Managing File Servers Data Provisioning in Win Server 2008 ...to optimize sharing and access more granular file sharing tools, the File Services role should be added. This course discusses planning for and managing servers with the File Services and Print Services role added. Also discussed are planning and deployment considerations for the Distributed File System (DFS), as well as DFS Replication. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives  more...

Windows Server 2008 Management Delegation ...ager is an MMC console that integrates several management tools into a single intuitive interface and Windows PowerShell is a new command-line tool that helps you automate system administration. This course discusses system administration with Server Manager and PowerShell as well as system optimization using Event Viewer. Also covered are strategies for delegating authority across an  more...

Software Updates Compliance Mgmt in MS Win Server 2008 ...rprise administrators must be aware of the approaches and tools that are available to them before recommending a software update plan. They also have to understand those tools before designing a strategy for software and system configuration compliance. This course examines the importance of patch management and the use of Windows-incorporated tools, such as Windows Update and Microsoft Update,  more...

Maintaining an Engaging Organization ...are motivated in different ways. However, with the proper tools, understanding, and strategies, managers can foster a motivational environment that helps employees become more engaged with the organization, so that they perform more effectively and positively. This course explains how to identify what does and does not motivate employees and introduces tools you can use to assess levels of  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Adding Formatting Images MS Word for MAC 2011: Adding & Formatting Images Microsoft In an effort to make our text clear and organized, we sometimes neglect the overall attractiveness of our documents. This course demonstrates powerful drawing and graphic features of Word 2011 features that can boost the appeal of virtually any document The course focuses on the processes and tools that allow you to add pictures,  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Creating Formatting Tables ...les Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 has a robust set of tools that allow you to create, style, and format tables in your documents. This course explores the various methods of inserting tables in Word documents, including drawing a table by hand, choosing a table size by selecting a layout from a dynamic grid, and by configuring table settings to match the number of columns and rows that you  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Moving Around a Document MS Word for MAC 2011: Moving Around a Document Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 offers a variety of intuitive navigation features that help you move around and find your way through documents, whether they're a few pages or hundreds of pages long This course explores basic navigation features such as scrollbars and built-in tools such as the Sidebar. The Sidebar combines features of the Document  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Customer Needs Customer Driven Process Improvement: Identifying Customer Needs Rapid change and intense competition mean that organizations have to establish and maintain a clear, consistent understanding of their customers' requirements, and then meet those requirements on an ongoing basis. Information about what customers need should drive strategy and core process improvements. But the first step in any  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Mapping Measuring Process Customer Driven Process Improvement: Mapping & Measuring Process Mapping and measuring your current processes, especially those that are most critical to customers, are important steps in improving them. Mapping a process helps you visualize it - enhancing your understanding of the variables that make it work. The map you create can then be used to measure different parts of the process,  more...

Identifying Resolving Windows 7 Application Issues ...tibility moving from Windows XP to Windows 7. A number of tools are provided to test, resolve, or work around program compatibility issues. This course outlines the most common Windows 7 features that can restrict software installation, which is sometimes intentional in enterprise environments as with the use of UAC and AppLocker. The Application Compatibility Toolkit is provided to test  more...

Management Maintenance of Windows 7 Client Systems ...ware-related problems. This course provides a look at key tools provided in Windows 7 to monitor and resolve system issues and to help identify what has happened to affect performance or function. Included is a discussion of the Event Forwarding capability first introduced in Windows Vista, as well as the use of Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor, and Task Manager. If CPU or memory resources  more...

Resolving Windows 7 Network Connectivity Issues ...is that Windows 7 comes with new built-in troubleshooting tools, as well as the trusted command-line utilities you're used to from previous operating systems. When it comes to network connectivity problems, the hardware should always be checked first. Windows 7 provides new and effective troubleshooting functionality using the Troubleshoot Problems link in the Network and Sharing Center, which  more...

A Practical App 2009 Maintaining Operating Systems Windows 7 Update A Practical App. 2009: Maintaining Operating Systems (Windows 7 Update) CompTIA CompTIA A 2009 220-702 CompTIA A Practical Application There are a variety of hardware and software resources a technician can use to troubleshoot Windows operating system issues. This course examines the commands, disk management tools, system utilities, and error messages commonly used to resolve such problems.  more...

A Essentials 2009 Using Managing Windows Windows 7 Update ...to provide better visual effects and easier access to the tools and utilities that are provided to use and manage them. This course demonstrates how to use the Windows interface, including built-in tools such as Administrative Tools, the Control Panel, and command-line utilities to manage the Windows operating system. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the  more...

Managing Debian Red Hat Packages Managing Debian & Red Hat Packages Linux Professional Institute LPI: Junior Level Linux Professional Exam 101: Junior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-1) Use the tools associated with Debian and Red Hat package management.  more...

Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7 Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows 7, Configuration (Exam 70-680) The ability to have two computers, or 2 million computers interoperating and communicating with each other is the foundation of the Internet and of networking environments in general. This course examines the protocols and settings used to accomplish this,  more...

Configuring Hardware Applications in Windows 7 Configuring Hardware & Applications in Windows 7 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows 7, Configuration (Exam 70-680) Configuring device and application support, restrictions, and compatibility is one of the main jobs of desktop administrators. Windows 7 has many features built into it to allow you to perform these actions. This course will examine how to install,  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Troubleshooting the Network ...ubleshooting methodology and being familiar with the many tools both software and hardware available to troubleshoot network issues will make the task of finding and solving problems that much easier. This course describes basic troubleshooting practices, including the steps for information gathering and documentation, to use to solve all sorts of issues. Common issues that can occur in modern  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Managing Monitoring the Network ...rators need to be aware of the processes, procedures, and tools that they can and should use in order to accomplish their goals. Proper management and monitoring of a network can forestall many problems that commonly occur in a network environment as well as make troubleshooting problems that do arise that much easier. This course describes how to document and diagram the network environment  more...

Getting Started with Software Programming ...Software Programming Today's computers are powerful tools capable of accomplishing sophisticated tasks, but not without the assistance of skilled software developers. This course introduces the learner to the magic behind computer software development, beginning with a brief history of computer languages and how these languages have evolved into powerful programming environments, and  more...

Drawing Working With Symbols in Flash CS3 ...S3 Adobe Flash Professional CS3 provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges - that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration. You can also import and manipulate  more...

Installing Configuring MS Sharepoint 2010 Installing & Configuring MS Sharepoint 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is the business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide business intelligence to make key business decisions. This course provides an overview of SharePoint 2010 Server architecture and  more...

Dreamweaver CS3 Site Maintenance Advanced Concepts ...nterface-based design. Dreamweaver CS3 offers a number of tools and options, which can be used to hand code entire sites, or customize specific page sections. This course explores these coding features, and provides basic coverage of XML and XSLT. Collaborative site design, site map creation, and Dreamweaver extensions are also covered. Following the creation of a web site, significant amounts  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...

Adobe Indesign CS4 Fundamentals Adobe Indesign CS4: Fundamentals Adobe Adobe InDesign has quickly become one of the most popular design applications used for page layout and desktop publishing. InDesign CS4 includes a streamlined interface that matches the look and feel of Adobe's popular imaging programs including Photoshop and Illustrator. This course explores the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign CS4 including the  more...

Photoshop CS5 Getting Started ... Photoshop CS5 is one of the most popular digital imaging toolsets used by professional graphic designers, and photographers. This course explores the streamlined Photoshop CS5 interface, including Photoshop's integration with Adobe Bridge and the new Mini Bridge panel, and manipulation tools used to automatically straighten, crop, rotate, and resize images, including a feature that allows you  more...

Photoshop CS5 Beyond the Basics ...eating dynamic original artwork. This course explores the tools you need to select, correct, adjust, and even create images. Features such Content Aware filling and those used to adjust an image's overall color and tonality are also included, as are Photoshop's equivalent to natural media tools used for painting and drawing such as the new Mixer Brush. The course also delves into the exciting  more...

Getting Started with Word 2003 Getting Started with Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a basic introduction to Word 2003 and the features and tools used for creating and navigating documents in Word  more...

Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2003 Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2003 Microsoft To provide a detailed overview of the tools available for advanced data manipulation in Word 2003  more...

Getting Started with Publisher 2003 Getting Started with Publisher 2003 Microsoft To provide a basic introduction to Publisher 2003 and the features and tools used for creating publications in Publisher, and to demonstrate the options for getting help as you work  more...

Structuring Editing Saving and Opening Documents in Word 2007 ... documents which are complemented by a variety of editing tools. There are also options for saving documents which can be customized to suit your word processing needs. This course explains the use of page and section breaks, spacing adjustment, and column insertion, and explores the basic editing tools packaged with Word 2007. A new feature of Word 2007 demonstrated in the course is the  more...

Working with Documents in Word 2007 Working with Documents in Word 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Word 2007 has various design features that can be used to enhance your Word documents. These include Clip Art, SmartArt, WordArt, shapes, curves, lines, and diagrams to name a few. This course explains how to use Word 2007's Drawing Tools, including working with WordArt, AutoShapes, Pictures, Clip Art, and SmartArt. It also  more...

Manipulating and Formatting Data and Worksheets ... Microsoft Excel 2007 provides a number of improved tools and new features that allow you to visually enhance the appearance of sheets and workbooks. Cells, rows, columns, sheets, and workbooks can be manipulated and customized using various positioning and formatting features. This course explores the processing of copying and moving cells, columns, rows, and sheets, as well as inserting  more...

Reviewing and Printing in Excel 2007 ... the Ribbon. The Review tab enables you to quickly access tools for proofing content and adding comments. Using the Page Layout view, you can preview how your worksheets will look when they are printed, and adjust them as needed to achieve professional results. This course explores Excel 2007 reviewing features, such as spellchecking, translating, and using comments. Configuring entire  more...

Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions Microsoft Excel 2007 provides numerous functions and formulas for performing simple and complex calculations on workbook data. The Ribbon's Formulas tab provides convenient access to groups of data analysis and calculation tools, such as the Function Library, Named Cells, Formula Auditing, and Calculation groups. This course demonstrates how to create and  more...

Advanced Customization in Excel 2007 ...ation in Excel 2007 Microsoft Numerous features and tools in Excel 2007 enable you to customize the look and feel of spreadsheets and workbooks, and also the functionality and efficiency of the program itself. Existing templates, themes, and styles can be altered to meet business needs, or you can create custom templates, themes, and styles to further enhance data presentation. Using  more...

Analyzing Data in Excel 2007 ...icrosoft Excel 2007 provides powerful data analysis tools that enable you to explore large amounts of data and to make educated business decisions based on that data. With PivotTable reports you can interactively summarize data, making it easier to analyze and present the results. PivotChart reports provide a graphical view of PivotTable report data. Using Goal Seek and Solver enables you  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...

Configuring Rules Alerts and Junk E-mail Settings in Outlook 2007 ...rosoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 provides you with the tools you need to efficiently manage your e-mail messages. By using predefined or custom rules and alerts, you can organize your messages by moving, deleting, and forwarding them appropriately, and you can even choose to send an automatic reply to incoming e-mail. Outlook 2007 also provides a Junk E-mail Filter to ensure that any spam or  more...

Data Security Archiving and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 ...oming e-mail messages. The program also provides you with tools used to archive and manage the size of your mailbox to ensure that you can locally store your e-mail messages for future reference. With Outlook 2007 you can choose to work offline and access your e-mail messages without connecting to a server, and then synchronize Outlook with the server at a more convenient time. You can also  more...

Basic Access 2007 Forms ..., Split Form, Multiple Items, Blank Form, and Form Design tools and the Form Wizard. This course also explores controls the available types, how they are added to a form, how their properties are set, and how they are resized, moved, grouped, and positioned on a form. The course demonstrates how forms can be customized using autoformat, or by adding the date and time, page numbers, logos, and  more...

Enhancing and Customizing Diagrams in Visio 2007 Enhancing and Customizing Diagrams in Visio 2007 Microsoft Visio 2007 provides the tools to create diagrams by adding shapes and text to create complex networking and business diagrams. This course will show how to position and manipulate shapes, alter views and page orders, and manipulate text and text characteristics within Visio 2007 diagrams.  more...

Creating Customized Publications with Publisher 2007 Creating Customized Publications with Publisher 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 helps you expand your creativity by enabling you to customize and share a wide range of personal and business publications to suit both home and office requirements. You can use this application to quickly create and personalize professional-looking publications such as newsletters and flyers. This  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Collaborating with Groove and Communicator ... easily and quickly with a range of unified communication tools, including voice, video, and instant messaging. This course explores Groove 2007 and Communicator 2007 as collaborative software packages. It teaches how to create Groove workspaces, how to invite people to share that workspace, and how to connect with team members using chat or discussion boards. The concept of 'presence',  more...

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

Creating Documents in Word 2002 Creating Documents in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the features and tools used for creating documents in Word 2002  more...

Advanced Document Features in Word 2002 Advanced Document Features in Word 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the advanced document features and tools in Word 2002  more...

Introduction to Access 2002 Introduction to Access 2002 Microsoft To demonstrate the basic tools and features in Microsoft Access 2002  more...

Intermediate Access 2002 Intermediate Access 2002 Microsoft To provide an overview of the features and tools in Access 2002 for the intermediate end-user  more...

Managing Virtual Teams Managing Virtual Teams Virtual teams are emerging as the basic unit for conducting business of all types. Studies show that over 80 of workers today are involved in some way with team members who are not physically located in the same office. Virtual communication networks have made virtual teams possible, while globalization has made them a necessity. Leading virtual teams presents new  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Frame Basics Nonstandard Technologies ...leshooting wireless networks efficiently, and knowing the tools used to support these activities is just as important. This course provides the basics needed to understand which frames can be expected, what their role is, and what their speed will be in order to quickly detect when a portion of a dialog is failing. This course follows the end-to-end journey of the wireless frame, and also  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Clients ...Networking Essentials 1.0 A number of configuration tools exist to aid in the setup and administration of wireless clients on common operating systems, for example NetworkManager under Linux, the Mac AirPort configuration utility, and Windows Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC). Cisco also provides their own client configuration tools that can be installed on an administrator's computer.  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Cisco WCS Administration ...offer enhanced monitoring and security. WCS also includes tools for wireless LAN (WLAN) planning and design, RF management, location tracking, Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and WLAN systems configuration, monitoring, and management. This course describes the process of adding controllers to the Cisco WCS and managing and configuring network devices with WCS. The course also explains  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...

Visual Basic Diagnostics Management Visual Basic: Diagnostics & Management Microsoft Configuration and Process Management can be among the most complex tasks a programmer can undertake. This course aids the student in familiarizing themselves with the tools in Visual Basic to accomplish this.  more...

The ADO NET Entity Framework LINQ ...guage-Integrated Query (LINQ) provide developers with the tools and framework elements they need to create unique, flexible data applications, while minimizing the amount of code required. This course explores the various ways you can employ the ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ to develop and optimize data applications. Specific topics covered include the ADO.NET Entity Framework, ADO.NET  more...

Developing Web Apps With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ...ncludes a drag and drop interface designer and many other tools for building .NET applications. The latest version is Visual Studio 2008 and it supports a variety of languages including Visual Basic 2008, Visual C , Visual C#, and Visual J#. ASP.NET 3.5 is Microsoft s latest version of ASP for developing web applications using the .NET Framework. It builds on the previous version ASP.NET 2.0,  more...

Configuring Deploying Web Application with VB 2008 and ASP Net 3 5 ...cover the ways you can configure web applications and the tools you can use to deploy them, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Specific topics covered include configuring ASP.NET 3.5 web applications and providers. Also covered in the course is how to compile web applications using both Visual Studio and command line utilities, and how to use deployment tools such as XCopy, the Windows  more...

Debugging Tracing Monitoring ASP NET Apps With VB 2008 ... Visual Studio 2008 and ASP.NET 3.5 give developers the tools needed to effectively debug, trace, and monitor web applications to minimize errors. This course covers the various ways you can troubleshoot web applications using Visual Studio and discusses how to use ASP.NET 3.5 code to help to accomplish this. Specific topics covered include debugging web applications both locally and  more...