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Introduction to Law This class provides students with the basic principles of law, such as the difference between civil and criminal laws. Students will also explore diverse areas of the law like cyberlaw, insurance, e-commerce and will, trusts and estates. Legal systems exist to serve the interests of the citizenry. Laws under such systems can deal with the public and private safety and health of citizenry, the  more...

Contract Law Contracts form the primary basis for commercial activity in society. Learn the A-Z basics of contract law. By creating rules about what constitutes contracts (basic contract law), society describes those agreements that help a society to conduct business. Specialized rules apply to sales and lease contracts. For this Basic Completion course, students have 24/7 access to on-line testing materials.  more...

Business Organizations and the Law Learn about different business organizations and the criteria that defines their operations. By allowing for the creation of different kinds of business organizations, society ensures that different kinds of businesses can exist to meet the different demands of the marketplace. These business organizations may appoint individuals to act on their behalf. They also must abide by certain minimal  more...

Ethics and the Law This course focuses on the ethics involved in the practice of law Attorneys and paralegals need to engage in ethical behavior, because of the duties they owe to their clients and to the legal system. They have access to clients` information or property or to information disclosed with an expectation of confidentiality. Therefore, attorneys and paralegals need to appreciate the degree to which  more...

Legal Research and Writing This course guides students on how to do legal research and writing. Through legal research, a researcher can develop a more sophisticated understanding of law, by referring to codes, legal treatises, and legal encyclopedia, among others. Navigating through that data, however, requires a systematic and practical approach. By gathering appropriate information, analyzing it, and drawing conclusions  more...

Dreamweaver 8 Series Dreamweaver is a popular and powerful tool to build rich, professional Web sites and Web applications. These courses introduce the new features found in Dreamweaver 8.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. This is not for a beginner. For PC use. Welcome  more...

Flash 8 Series Flash is the standard tool for delivering interactivity and animation on Web sites. This series walks you through the new and improved features found in Flash 8. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Welcome to Flash 8 Series Flash is the standard tool  more...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Series This series replaces course 3462 and 3463. It is developed to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment. It looks at the elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it from occurring, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens. As of 8/17/07, this course complies with the following  more...

Windows NT Introduction Students will learn how to understand and use networking resources in this course that introduces basic features of Microsoft Windows NT. The course also includes lessons on managing files by renaming, copying, and moving folders. This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Windows NT. Students will learn skills such as working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating  more...

Word 2000 Level 1 This course is designed to familiarize students with key introductory features of Microsoft Word 2000. Students will learn the tricks that will help them create, edit, and modify text-based documents easily. This course is designed to familiarize students with key introductory features of Microsoft Word 2000. Students will learn the tricks that will help them create, edit, and modify text-based  more...

Word 2002 This course is designed to to familiarize users with the key introductory, intermediate, and advanced features of Microsoft Word 2002. The course starts out by introducing the users to some of the application's basic capabilities and works up to showing them how to enhance the look of their text-based documents. Finally, the course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills  more...

Works 2000 Level 1 This course will introduce students to the basic functionalities of Microsoft Works 2000. Students will learn a little about databases and spreadsheets, as well as learn to create, modify, and save text documents using Microsoft Word. This course will introduce students to the basic functionalities of Microsoft Works 2000. Students will learn how to organize their schedules and manage their time  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home .... For many, it?s an opportunity to make their dreams come true. But it?s also a fairly complicated process with many potential pitfalls. This may be one of the most important financial decisions of your life. You?ll have to keep your cool, develop a plan, and follow it. In this course, that?s exactly what you will do, and experts in real estate will answer your questions along the way. How does  more...

Understanding and Using Contracts ...act is made. This course will tell you how to know when a true contract has been made, identify when it is binding, and determine the limitations and scope of the agreements. It will also give you information and guidelines on how and when to sever the contract, how to modify it, and how to circumvent potential problems. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use  more...

Time Management ...control of your time and your life with simple, tried-and-true tools and techniques. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training. This course addresses the nuts and bolts of time management?tools for setting goals, keeping logs, and planning your time. It includes methods for identifying low pay-off activities and  more...

QuickBooks Pro 2001 Level 1 After completing this course, even students with limited accounting knowledge will be at ease using QuickBooks Pro 2001 to create and manage the financial information of a small business. Specific features of interest include the Customer Detail Center and the Vendor Detail Center. After completing this course, even students with limited accounting knowledge will be at ease using QuickBooks Pro  more...

Office XP (2002) Introduction This course introduces students to the basic features of Microsoft Office XP. It covers the major new features that apply to all of the applications. This includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft FrontPage, and Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn the intoductory features that each of these applications has to offer. This course introduces  more...

Outlook 2000 Level 1 This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills students will learn include sending, receiving, and managing e-mail messages; using the Calendar to schedule appointments; and understanding and using tasks. This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills students will learn include  more...

Outlook 2000 Level 2 This intermediate course teaches students some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills they will learn include using and customizing mail features and organizing items using categories. This intermediate course teaches students some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook 2000. Some skills they will learn include using and customizing mail features; using  more...

Outlook 2000 Proficient This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced features found in Microsoft Outlook 2000. Skills taught include sending, receiving, and managing e-mail messages; using the Calendar; understanding and using tasks; exploring contacts and the Journal; and integrating Outlook and Office. This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced features  more...

Office 2007 Series (Fast Track) Learn quickly the basic details of Office 2007. The new Office package is changing the old interface with new features on an interface now known as the Ribbon. How do you find the commands you already know? What new commands are available in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access? Take a look at the changes in Office 2007 and learn how to make the most of them. This self-directed course can  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Core This comprehensive course teaches students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002. They will learn the basic steps to create and edit their text-based documents, and will also discover how to enhance the look and functionality of them. This comprehensive course teaches students the introductory and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2002 so not only will they learn  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Expert Students will learn advanced formatting skills and how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Other skills taught include formatting one part of a document differently than another and combining Word with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Level 1 This course is designed to familiarize students with key introductory features of Microsoft Word, as well as introduce them to some of its new capabilities introduced with the 2002 version. Some of the skills taught include examining the working screen, getting familiar with the new Task Panes, creating new documents, modifying bodies of text, and previewing and printing documents. This course is  more...

Microsoft Word 2002 Level 3 In this course, users will learn how to customize Word 2002 to maximize its potential for the type of work they do, such as customizing toolbars and menus and automating tasks. Students will also gain insight into how Word can be combined with other Office applications such as Access. This course builds upon intermediate Word skills by teaching students skills in creating and managing large  more...

Microsoft Works Suite 2002 Level 1 Students will learn how to organize their schedules and manage their time and money by using and editing spreadsheets and databases in this introductory course. Microsoft Works 2002 will also teach students how to create, modify, and save documents using Microsoft Word. This course will introduce students to the basic functionalities of Microsoft Works 2002. Students will learn how to organize  more...

Navigating And Exploring The Internet This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include connecting to the Internet, learning about and searching the Web, and sending e-mail. This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include connecting to the  more...

Navigating And Exploring The Internet 2002 This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know in order to use the Internet. Skills students will learn include understanding and sending e-mail, learning about the Web, and using browsers such as Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator to view Web pages. This introductory course teaches students the fundamental skills they need to know to use the Internet.  more...

Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Core Students will learn the tricks that will help them create, edit, and manage Web pages easily. The skills taught include examining the working screen; getting familiar with the new Task Panes; creating new Webs; entering, modifying, and formatting text; incorporating graphics; applying themes; managing Webs; and previewing and publishing Webs. This course is designed to familiarize users with key  more...

Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Level 1 This course is designed to familiarize users with key introductory features of Microsoft FrontPage, as well as introduce them to some of the new 2002 capabilities. The skills include becoming familiar with the new Task Panes; creating new Webs; entering, modifying, and formatting text; incorporating graphics; applying themes; managing Webs; and previewing and publishing Webs. This course is  more...

Microsoft Office XP New Features This course introduces students to some of the new features of the Office XP suite. It covers the major new features of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook. This course introduces students to some of the new features of the Office XP suite. It covers the major new features that apply to all of the applications, including smart tags and  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2002 Level 1 This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2002. Some skills students will learn include sending, receiving, and managing e-mail messages; creating contacts; using the Calendar to schedule appointments; and understanding and using tasks. This introductory course teaches students the basic features found in Microsoft Outlook 2002. Some skills students  more...

Microsoft Windows XP Level 1 This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP by including lessons on customizing the Desktop and using Windows Explorer. The course will walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the  more...

Microsoft Excel 2002 Core This comprehensive course teaches students the basic and intermediate features of Excel 2002 so they can easily create and modify spreadsheets. Students will become familiar with Excel`s introductory-level new features, such as smart tags and speech recognition, as well as how to manage workbooks, print worksheets, create charts, and integrate workbooks with the Web. This comprehensive course  more...

Lotus Notes 5.0 Level 1 This introductory course will teach students the basic features of Lotus Notes 5.0. They will learn to send and receive e-mail, as well as schedule appointments and write to-do lists. This introductory course will teach students the basic features of Lotus Notes 5.0 so they can easily send and receive e-mail and manage databases. Specifically, students will learn the basics of sending and  more...

Internet Explorer 7 Series This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7. Learners will be able to securely use this updated web browser to perform searches, print documents, and access streaming content. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Welcome to  more...

Instructional Design Series ...ty of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank. Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied. A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test. A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms. A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks,  more...

FrontPage 2000 Level 1 Students will learn the tricks to help them create, edit, and manage Web pages easily. The skills introduced include examining the working screen; getting familiar with the new Task Panes; creating new Webs; entering, modifying, and formatting text; incorporating graphics; applying themes; managing Webs; and previewing and publishing Webs. This course is designed to familiarize users with key  more...

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

Getting Started With Microsoft Windows XP This course introduces students to the basic features in Microsoft Windows XP. This course will teach the end-user necessary skills like using the mouse, working on the Desktop, using windows, and operating the Start menu and Taskbar. The course will also walk the students through formatting disks, printing documents, using system tools, and shutting down the computer. This course introduces  more...

Effective Business Communication Series This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting. They`ll learn how to prepare for a writing task, and about strategies and skills for effective word choice, sentence building, and paragraph design. Effective Business Communication Series This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business  more...

Doing Business in China In everyday business, it s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In the Doing  more...

Doing Business in India In everyday business, it s more and more common to meet, hold conference calls, and travel overseas. When you re working with people from an unfamiliar country, how can you gain the knowledge to ensure smooth communication and to avoid an offensive faux pas? Our Doing Business In India courses will quickly give you the background to confidently reach across any cultural divide. In the Doing  more...

Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer Care ...xpect leadership. As you demonstrate such a commitment, a true spirit of partnership will develop. Brand loyalty will be the result. This course is an overview of the key insights to be found in Darby Checketts new book, Customer Astonishment: 10 Secrets to World-Class Customer Care. User is given 1 year access to this course. Customer Astonishment: The Commitment to World-Class Customer  more...

Access 2000 Proficient This comprehensive course teaches students both the basic and more advanced elements that compose an Access database. The course will teach skills such as database creation; creation and use of tables, forms, filters and sorts, queries, and reports; as well as some techniques designed to make data entry in Access databases faster, easier, and less error-prone. This comprehensive course teaches  more...

Access 2000 Level 1 As students are introduced to the basic elements that compose an Access database, they will learn what a database is and how an effective database should be designed and set up. The students will also learn how to create their own databases and how to enter and manipulate data. This course introduces students to the basic elements that compose an Access database. Students will learn what a  more...

A Workshop Approach to Mastering RoboHelp Office (Latest Release) ...owledge of the RoboHelp authoring tool and will develop a true sense of the troubleshooting skills necessary for future reference. Individualized consulting is always readily available through the use of email. Additional resources, articles and websites related to the RoboHelp community will be supplied to all participants. EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNT INFORMATION When you sign up for this class, you  more...

Communicating in Sales Teams ... come about through effective communication. This fact is true at the corporate level, at the sales level, and indeed at every level of the company. At a time when rapid change is now the norm, employees need information so that they can make the best decisions quickly.In this course, you'll learn the sales manager's role in fostering communication skills within the sales team environment.  more...

Sales Communications Foundations ...o persuade, to instruct, to discover, to seduce." This is true especially for the sales professional. As a sales professional, you are a professional persuader. You must possess the communications skills to effectively instruct your prospective customers and help them discover the value of your offerings, and you must seduce them with the customer experience you offer. Every buying decision  more...

Prepare for Success The success of any executive-level sale is founded on the preparation that is completed before contact is made. Identifying what is likely to be required, and having that planned or in place in advance of the sale, are marks of a true professional. Based on practical methods and techniques, this course takes you through the initial stage of an executive-level sale, and shows how best to prepare  more...

Field Sales Foundations ...of the salesperson from a mere vendor to a consultant and true business resource. Field Sales Foundations introduces you to the basics of the field sales approach. You'll learn about its value and the importance of customer perceptions, premises for choosing the field sales approach, how it compares with a purely product-focused approach, and the planning, implementation, and closing steps for  more...

Completing Outbound Sales Calls ...aying, "it ain't over 'til it's over." This is especially true with inside sales calls. To be a successful inside sales consultant, you need to know how to keep your customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn strategies for contacting the decision maker and for dealing with gatekeepers. You will learn the steps involved in a sales  more...

Managing and Maintaining Brand Equity ...nly thing constant in life is change." This is especially true when it comes to managing brands. Look at Coca-Cola and how it spawned several brand extensions such as Diet Coke and Cherry Coke. Then there was a brief, but widely publicized, brand crisis caused by New Coke, which resulted in the reintroduction of Coca-Cola Classic. This is an example of how, over time, new competitors come into  more...

Evaluating Creative and Innovative Ideas ...reat ideas will remain just that--ideas. Unless they have true commercial potential, or offer real advantages, they are destined to remain in the mental "incubator."To determine which ideas are worthy of further attention and which should be discarded, you will need to expose them to evaluation. This can be a painful time, when you feel protective of "your baby." After all, up to this point,  more...

Implementing Creative and Innovative Ideas ... and to lead the idea to success, ensuring it reaches its true potential.During this course, you'll find out how to manage the entire implementation process: from prototyping and gaining stakeholder approval to maintaining momentum and enthusiasm. Leading the team through this challenge will also be vital.You'll learn more about how to complete the creative cycle: how to secure buy-in and  more...

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 developing crisis management  more...

The Automotive Industry Overview Version 2 ...ous opportunities for the automotive industry, it is very true that North America is still the largest market for the industry as a whole. Understanding the industry environment and dynamics is vital to all those who have an interest in the automotive industry. This course provides a high-level view of the automotive industry environment, including its key players, business model, and  more...

Trends in Coaching ...cks. What factors are important when coaching teams? It's true that many of the techniques that you use for individual coaching will be the same. But when coaching teams, you'll need to run an initial meeting, set boundaries, and deal with team tension. In order for coaching to improve the bottom line for your organization, you must display an ongoing commitment to coaching. Coaching works in  more...

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

A Manager s Introduction to Business Law ...l misconceptions shared by management and establishes the true role that law plays in society and business. The relationship between business ethics and law is explained and how managers serve as vital role models for demonstrating ethical business practices. This course also presents the basis and structure of the U.S. legal system and introduces relevant areas of business regulation. It  more...

The Process of Interpersonal Communication ...out being an effective communicator. This is particularly true if achievement of your goals depends on your ability to influence others. You need to be able to communicate your ideas, instructions, thoughts, and feelings accurately. This is not as easy as it may seem, and ineffective communication is often at the core of a high proportion of the errors, misunderstandings, and conflicts that  more...

The Mechanics of Communicating Effectively Your voice, your ability to listen, and your body language are your three vital communication tools. However, because they are given at birth they are often taken totally for granted. People mistakenly believe that because these tools are in constant daily use that they are already the best they can be. However it is possible to improve the quality of these communication essentials, and this  more...

Communicating for Contacts ... is not a firm basis on which to build your career, it is true that your ability to build relationships with influential people both inside and outside of your company has definite benefits. You know the importance of creating a good impression and raising your profile with those who can have a positive impact on your future success with the company, but how exactly do you go about achieving  more...

Making Decisions Dynamically Your decisions determine your life. Nowhere is this simple statement so unabashedly evident as in today's business world. Made consciously or unconsciously, your decisions represent the fundamental tool you use in facing the opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties of life. It's not a case, however, of "make a decision, any decision." The increased complexity and competition of the 21st  more...

Problem Solving Generating Alternatives ...ither take the easiest route or rely on the old tried-and-true methods. But how many times have you taken a certain action and realized afterward that you had more options than you realized? Now more than ever, today's business world is complex and multifaceted. As a positive result of that complexity, however, you can enjoy the benefits of increased opportunities in problem solving. This  more...

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities ...s the key to any endeavor's success. This assertion holds true for process and quality improvement strategies, and Six Sigma and quality improvement teams throughout the world use a set of management and planning tools to analyze and understand a variety of issues. This course will examine the tools used in Six Sigma to help organizations make decisions and plan and communicate findings. These  more...

Recruiting for the 21st Century Strategies "We'll just stick an ad in the paper, and we'll fill the slot. Right?" You don't sound so sure--and with good reason. The old ways of recruiting no longer make the grade. With unemployment hovering below 5 percent, innovative companies and human resources professionals are turning to online recruiting and other creative techniques to locate quality talent. This course investigates those  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...on to continue doing it. For some time to come, it may be true that you could do it quicker or better, but an important part of your new role is delegating tasks to others. You will not have time to do everything yourself, and your staff members will need to know that you trust them enough, and are sufficiently interested in their development, to give them the opportunity to learn new skills.  more...

Business Execution in Action ...re written on if they are not carried out. The same holds true for the principles of business execution. The principles of business execution are worthless to an organization if they exist only in the heads of its corporate executives, but are never acted upon. This course will assist you in the process of "executing business execution" in your organization. All organizations share three common  more...

Recognizing a Leader Do you feel that your people can't get along without you? If you're not available, do your people lack direction and therefore, productivity suffers? If you feel that you've been overmanaging and underleading, this course is for you. There is a strong difference between activities and roles of effective managers and those of successful leaders. You'll discover what some of those key differences  more...

The Communication of a Shared Vision ...can dream it, you can do it." Walt Disney's words ring as true today as they did many years ago when they were first displayed above the Epcot Center. The importance of a vision cannot be denied. Neither can the importance of communicating that vision to the people responsible for supporting it. Communicating your vision gives purpose and meaning to the work that people do, and pursuing and  more...

Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ...nship or difference is due to random chance or if it is a true difference. If it is a real difference, Six Sigma teams like to determine if it has practical significance. The goal of this course is to explore several of the hypothesis tests used in Six Sigma. The course covers the key steps for testing hypotheses for proportions, variances, and paired comparisons with the help of real-life  more...

Oracle8 Performance Tuning Optimizing Sorts and Minimizing Contention ...lay the results. Set the SORT_DIRECT_WRITES parameter to true. Identify situations that would improve database performance when using direct writes. Create a temporary tablespace. Query the number of extents currently allocated to sorts and the maximum number of blocks used by an individual sort. After analyzing temporary tablespace, determine if a second tablespace for temporary sorts is  more...

Sales Skills Overcoming Obstacles ...lexible. Determine a client's true objections. Use interpersonal and leadership skills to respond to objections. Audience Individuals who want to learn how to deliver a sales presentation in an effective manner and overcome clients' objections. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits  more...

Sexual Harassment Resolving Sexual Harassment Claims ... take if a claim of sexual harassment is determined to be true. Audience The target audience for this program is HR professionals and other managers who need to learn how to prevent and resolve sexual harassment claims. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options US English Total Learning Time  more...