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Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ... at non-programmers, but many programmers have found it a useful introduction to the idea of information architecture. It is taught from the perspective of content creation so you will learn how to organize your information so that it will make sense to your users and it will be easy for them to use.After learning just what information systems architecture is and what is involved, you will  more...

Quicken 2002 Level 2 This course is an intermediate look at Quicken 2002. It explores some of the more advanced features of the software and familiarizes students with some useful tips to more efficient use of Quicken. The course will cover the various financial centers and planners, transactions, financial alerts, transaction categories, budgeting, taxes, asset and liability accounts, reports and graphs and  more...

Cisco CCNA WAN Protocols HDLC, PPP This Unit introduces you to various WAN services, Point-to-Point Protocol, SDLC, HDLC and DDR supported topologies. This course is one of twelve necessary to be able to pass the qualification exams to gain the IT industry certification Cisco Certified Network Associate. (CCNA) This unit introduces you to the various WAN services, such as Frame Relay, ISDN, and X.25. It explains the connection  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class) ... at non-programmers, but many programmers have found it a useful introduction to the idea of information architecture. It is taught from the perspective of content creation so you will learn how to organize your information so that it will make sense to your users and it will be easy for them to use.After learning just what information systems architecture is and what is involved, you will  more...

WebSite101: Ecommerce strategies for the Entrepreneur ... for a successful web site, from chosing an effective and useful domain name, site building essentials, definitions of important terms, community building techniques, effective strategies for search engine placement, newsletter and ezine production and finally the mechanics of home office emphasizing web resources like online billing and recordkeeping services, use of efax, time management,  more...

Taking the Grr Out of Grammar Grammar and punctuation rules are tools to help you communicate more clearly. You will enjoy learning and working with practical rules that relate to typical business writing. Taking the ?Grr? Out of Grammar Grammar and punctuation rules are tools to help you communicate more clearly. You will enjoy learning and working with practical rules that relate to typical business writing. Some topics  more...

Safe Computing For Educators ...to a wide variety of experiences. Although it can be very useful in educational settings, it can also be a dangerous place for students as well as educators. As an educator, you must keep yourself up-to-date with information to protect yourself and your students from getting into trouble. This course takes an interest in helping you learn some simple and effective ways to take advantage of the  more...

Principles of Home Inspection: 100 Hour Professional Development Certificate ...clear descriptions, detailed technical illustrations, and useful summaries of products, this course is the most exhaustive distance training available. Created by Carson Dunlop & Associates, one of the most successful home inspection companies in North America, Principles of Home Inspection is based on years of practical experience in both inspecting homes and training inspectors. This course  more...

Medical Terminology Training ... is the prerequisite program for our Coding Course, and a useful adjunct to the Health Insurance Specialist Program. The program is a self-paced, interactive, learn-at-home process that has been designed by experts with over 35 years of experience in the MT field. It is a doorway to employment in the medical field and a precursor to our billing, coding and transcription course. Plan to  more...

Leadership Assessment Profile ... think about yourself as a leader, which, in turn, may be useful to you as you consider such key questions as:Which aspect of business should I study next? How can I leverage my strengths and compensate for my weaknesses? How can I achieve an optimal balance between my work life and my personal life? The dimensions measured by the Profile were developed and refined by Dr. John Lounsbury, a  more...

J2EE Part I ( JSP/servlet ) Learn the server-side Java in one easy attempt. Complement your web-front-end with this server-side part to create a whole application. Be comfortable with round-trip development. We will mainly cover JSP/servlet/JDBC in this course. Students will develop their own applications using server-side Java. Prerequisite: Strong understanding of the Java Programming Language and basic HTML, familiarity  more...

Harnessing the Internet This tutorial is a basic introduction to the Internet as a reference resource for individuals who work in public libraries. Harnessing the Internet Anyone who has ever used the Internet knows how vast and confusing this electronic resource can be. Working in a public library, you most likely use the Internet daily, or you have customers who may ask you questions about the Internet. Sometimes you  more...

Home Energy Fundamentals Learn the fundamentals of how your home uses energy, and how to reduce your energy consumption. Methods of making your home more energy efficient will be covered, and you will gain an understanding of the basic types of renewable energy available.Student has access for 60 days but may complete the course sooner. Home Energy Fundamentals In this five-module online course, you will get an  more...

Entrepreneur Assessment Profile ...about yourself as an entrepreneur, which, in turn, may be useful to you as you consider such key questions as: Which aspect of business should I study next? How can I leverage my strengths and compensate for my weaknesses? Should I run a company or work alone as a self-employed freelancer? What kind of business should I own? The dimensions measured by the Profile were developed and refined by  more...

Customer Service Certificate This series is designed to help users create and maintain good customer services. Concepts covered include defining company-wide customer service and standards, strategies for effective communication, and effective problem resolution. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Welcome to Customer Service  more...

Database Management ...-based database model including coverage of SQL. A highly useful methodology for designing databases is presented and illustrated through a variety of examples. This course is designed for anyone interested in gaining familiarity with database management. Someone taking this course should have some experience using a computer in a windows environment. No programming experience is required  more...

Crystal Reports 8 ...challenges in working with data and databases is creating useful, effective, and efficient reports that people will use to enhance the business capabilities of their companies. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to quickly create and customize reports that will be useful and informative using Crystal Reports 8. The student will learn how to configure, develop, and run a  more...

Career Assessment Profile ... think about yourself as a leader, which, in turn, may be useful to you as you consider such key questions as:Which aspect of business should I study next? How can I leverage my strengths and compensate for my weaknesses? How can I achieve an optimal balance between my work life and my personal life? The dimensions measured by the Profile were developed and refined by Dr. John Lounsbury, a  more...

Better Public Speaking- A Low Stress Approach ...instructor and will receive back, practical critiques and useful comments for each file you send. The sound files can be created on any computer and from a program every computer has in the Accessories section of the program list. You?ll send using your existing email program so no additional programs are necessary. A browser (either IE or Netscape) also is required, as well as an Internet  more...

Accounting In An Hour Whether you re new to the subject or just looking for a good refresher, this course demystifies accounting and financial concepts by providing the basics in just 60 minutes. It prepares non-financial learners to understand and get involved in financial discussions and to make better decisions on financial matters. It is suggested that the student realistically consider their abilities and  more...

Solving Problems as a Team ...se description -- This course identifies some of the most useful group problem-solving techniques that teams can use. You will learn how to encourage collaboration on your team, work through problems together, and combine methods for complex problems. You will be given tools and techniques to help you follow a standard problem-solving process, and get team consensus and support. The course also  more...

Basics of Effective Communication Course description -- Basics of Effective Communication examines the fundamental elements of communication and describes how you can send clear and consistent messages to a Receiver. It gives tips for choosing the right communication method and considering other important factors that impact effectiveness. It covers effective listening and feedback skills in practical and immediately useful  more...

Introduction To Netscape 7 This course introduces Netscape Navigator, a fast and functional Web browser. Students will learn how to explore the Web and find useful information.  more...

Techniques for Improved Time Management ... but they have to be realistic. Making "To-do" lists is a useful technique, but you can end up feeling overwhelmed by the amount that has to be achieved in a day, a week or a month. It is vital to prioritize the tasks, and the Priority Matrix is a quick and effective way of sorting the urgent, from the less important. It is relatively easy to make changes to the way in which you work while you  more...

Problem Performance Identification If problem performance is to be managed effectively then, it needs to be clearly identified. This may not be as straightforward as it may at first sound. There are different views about the methods of identifying problem performance and a manager needs to be able to appreciate the differing points of view. Specifically the distinction between conduct and performance is crucial, because the  more...

Elements of a 360-Degree Performance Review ... resulting feedback is far more likely to be accurate and useful. Failure to consider the crucial elements of the review process could result in misspent time and resources and be disappointing for the implementers and ratees. Whether you are currently using a 360-degree performance review process or are considering using one, you will derive the most satisfaction from having properly oriented  more...

Overcoming Internal Customer Service Problems Managing relationships with your internal customers isn't always smooth sailing. When internal customer service does not go according to plan, problems occur, or communication breaks down, what can you do to get your plans back on track, and break down barriers? At times like these, you and your employees need to act swiftly and proactively to solve the problem, and regain the customer's trust. In  more...

Using Data as a Technical Professional Consultant ...on. While the information garnered in these ways is still useful, in your role as an internal consultant, you may have to develop surveys or conduct interviews with individuals or groups in order to quickly collect the data pertinent to your current project. In addition, you will be analyzing the information, arriving at conclusions, and presenting your findings and recommendations to the  more...

E-mail as a Marketing Tool How can you find new customers? How can you build stronger relationships with new and existing customers? How can you boost sales of your company's products and services? This course will provide you with useful strategies to help you incorporate electronic mail into your marketing approach. Learn how to communicate effectively with your customers through e-mail. You and your company will benefit  more...

Managing Your Anger You're angry and you want to let everyone know it. But, is this really a good idea? What will your co-workers or your supervisor think of your outburst? Is there something that you could do to control your anger? This course will help you manage your anger so that you will be less angry and will be able to channel your energy into more constructive activities. You will learn the three stages of  more...

ANSI C Programming Introducing C To familiarize students with the capabilities of the ANSI C language and to enable them to write useful C programs  more...

Data Classification and Collection in Six Sigma ...sented, and analyzed. Collecting data that is correct and useful is one of the first steps in the measurement process. Various types of data exist, and they all need appropriate treatment during the collection, presentation, and analysis stages. You also need to be careful when applying sampling techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity. This course will explore continuous and discrete  more...

Six Sigma DMAIC Defining the Problem "What's your problem?" It could be said that this is one way to get to the heart of a matter. Of course, there's a better way. In this course, Six Sigma DMAIC: Defining the Problem, Six Sigma Green Belts and team members are given a systematic, objective, and measurable process for quantifying the challenges facing your organization. In lesson one, "The Project Charter," you'll learn guidelines  more...

Common Tests ...ermine the relationships among variables. Making the data useful is the job of the Analyze phase. By organizing, quantifying, visualizing, and testing the hypotheses and relationships between variables in a process, the Analyze phase narrows the focus to the few key causes of error or inefficiency. In the Improve phase that follows, Six Sigma teams then have the formulas, tested hypotheses, and  more...

Variance Contingency Tables and Nonparametric Tests ...ermine the relationships among variables. Making the data useful is the job of the Analyze phase. By organizing, quantifying, visualizing, and testing the hypotheses and relationships between variables in a process, the Analyze phase narrows the focus to the few key causes of error or inefficiency. In the Improve phase that follows, Six Sigma teams then have the formulas, tested hypotheses, and  more...

Collecting and Summarizing Data The Six Sigma?? DMAIC system is a roadmap that shows the way to process and performance improvement. The second phase in the roadmap, the Measure phase, provides a methodology and tools for establishing a baseline of current processes. This baseline is your starting point for process improvement. A critical part of establishing baselines is collecting data that will enable you to learn the current  more...

Planning a Diversity Initiative ...ce it is in place. It explains the process for collecting useful and meaningful feedback and provides metrics by which organizations can evaluate the effectiveness of their diversity programs. Finally, it offers a variety of options for organizations who find that their diversity program is in need of improvement. This SkillSoft product has been reviewed by the Employment Practice Group of  more...

Strategies for Building an Online Brand ...egins by identifying key branding objectives and provides useful strategies to take offline brands into an online environment. Additionally, the course explores tactics for building and maintaining long-term online customer relationships. The use of affiliates, e-mail, and virtual communities are also examined to help marketers make full use of the Web's interactivity. Armed with this array of  more...

Financial Risk Management Do you like to take risks or do you prefer to avoid them? Do you only take a risk if you know you will be compensated for it in the end? Everyone is exposed to risk at some time--it is unavoidable. Having the proper tools to deal with risk can save you money and help you avoid financial hardship. This course familiarizes you with the strategies and products used to manage corporate risk. You will  more...

SQL Server 7 0 - Implementing a Database - Part 2 ...hods SQL Server uses to access data. Identify when it is useful to create an index. Select the columns to index. Select the characteristics of a clustered index. Sequence the steps SQL Server goes through to access data. Select the architectural features of nonclustered indexes. Identify the key difference between accessing data with a clustered index and accessing data in a help using a  more...

XML Programming--Part 1 Components Style Sheets ...first course in the series will teach learners why XML is useful for developing Web and enterprise applications and the basics about how to write XML well-formed documents. It will cover the history of XML, the features and benefits of XML, writing XML documents, and using style sheets, including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the Extensible Style Language (XSL). This course will provide the  more...

XML Programming--Part 1 Components Style Sheets ...first course in the series will teach learners why XML is useful for developing Web and enterprise applications and the basics about how to write XML well-formed documents. It will cover the history of XML, the features and benefits of XML, writing XML documents, and using style sheets, including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the Extensible Style Language (XSL). This course will provide the  more...

Paint Shop Pro 8 Part 1 Getting Started ...and various color management guidelines. Paint Shop Pro's useful Browser tool is covered. Learn To To identify features of the Paint Shop Pro 8 interface. To identify functions of Paint Shop Pro Browser. To match options for creating new images with their descriptions. Audience Basic end user who  more...

Listening Skills Listening Challenges ...ctively. It identifies barriers to listening and provides useful guidelines for improving the learner's listening skills. This course concentrates on how to interpret, use, and improve body language as a form of communication. Finally, it identifies common listening styles so the learner can encourage others to listen. Learn To Overcoming Listening Problems. Improving Listening  more...

Wireless LAN Security Part 2 Deplyoment Auditing ... Identify types of equipment that are useful when performing a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) site survey. Identify vulnerabilities of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). Match vulnerabilities of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) with their specific threats. Unit 2: Ongoing Management and Auditing (3 - 4 hours)  more...

Leading the Way Learning to Lead In "Leading the Way: Learning to Lead," you will learn what it means to be a leader, how to relate to your followers, and how different situations can affect leadership. You will learn the traits and abilities that make individuals effective leaders, as well as leadership pitfalls to avoid. In addition, you will learn interpersonal skills that can help you motivate and empower your followers. You  more...

Delegation Understanding Delegation ... characteristics of good delegators. The course ends with useful teaching centered on when to delegate tasks and how to create delegate profiles. Learn To To identify the benefits of delegation To identify delegation styles To identify tasks that should be delegated To identify  more...

Achieving Success Without Authority Focusing on Results ...n influencing people. Identify useful questions to help determine the effectiveness of your leadership. Identify guidelines for enhancing performance. Identify the guidelines to initiate an effective team meeting. Audience This series is aimed at all employees in supervisory or management positions, or  more...