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Windows XP Basic ...g A Program Using The File Menu The File Menu Different Ways Of Opening Programs The Minimize Button The Restore Button The Maximize Button Switching Between Windows Using The Scroll Bars Tiling Active Windows Moving Windows Around The Desktop Retaining The Viewing Option More About The File Menu Naming A Folder Changing Folder Properties Changing A Folders Icon The Standard  more...

Administrative Professionals Interacting with Others ...f the tasks you perform on a daily basis require, in some way, interaction with others. Effectively interacting with others results in trust, improved morale, and respect between you and your colleagues, which in turn results in your ability to get the feedback, information, and help you need to effectively perform in your role. This course addresses the skills administrative support  more...

Developing Your Direct Reports ...orts. This involves not only coordinating their work in a way so your organization's business objectives are met, but also empowering them and providing opportunities for them to meet their own professional development objectives. This course provides an overview of the importance and benefits of developing your direct reports as a manager, and tactical strategies for doing so. Specifically,  more...

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

Leading Innovation ...designs. It also involves incremental improvements to the way things are done. Knowing how to build and support an innovative culture is an important skill for any leader to master. The impetus for innovation can come from the top of the organization, and it can come from the people engaged in day-to-day production. Building an innovative culture is a responsibility for leaders and employees  more...

Managing and Rewarding Top Performers Managing and Rewarding Top Performers Does your company have a policy in place for hiring and retaining its top-performing employees? Would you know how to convince valuable employees to stay if they were to hand in their resignation? It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to retain their top-level employees in today's competitive market. This course examines how to attract and  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating Becoming a Manager: Leading and Communicating Employees want decisive leadership from their managers. Organizations, too, need their managers to be clear about their objectives, and how their teams can achieve them. As a new manager, it is important that you understand that leadership is about giving direction, but it is also crucial that you realize that it also involves trusting and  more...

Introduction to Auditing ...tant business function? First and foremost, auditing is a way in which clients and businesses in a global marketplace are able to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency and reliable financial reports. This course will familiarize you with the basic terminologies, concepts, and approaches to performing a quality audit. You will develop your knowledge of what audits are, how they are conducted,  more...

Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods for Six Sigma ...ls 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 make inferences about the larger population based on their  more...

Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization ...perational efficiency and quality improvement as the only way to protect margins and win customer loyalty. Originally developed in Toyota's manufacturing operations, Lean is a continuous improvement approach that focuses activities on reducing wastes. Whereas Six Sigma helps companies reduce defects and improve quality, Lean thinking helps reduce waste and improve process flow and speed.  more...

Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Configuring Outlook 2007 for Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Using Exchange Server 2007 with Outlook 2007 as your e-mail client provides an easy and convenient way to collaborate with colleagues, as well as a high level of messaging security. Outlook 2007 is designed to take advantage of all the  more...

Configuring and Troubleshooting User Access on Windows Vista Configuring and Troubleshooting User Access on Windows Vista Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista offers enhanced authentication mechanisms to allow legitimate users to log on to systems. These authentication mechanisms include using smart cards, biometrics, and username and password credentials. Once a user is  more...

Introducing Windows Server 2008 Introducing Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 represents the next generation of server operating systems from Microsoft. With this release come notable improvements in security, remote access, networking, and performance monitoring. New administration features such as the command-line PowerShell and Server Manager are designed to ease administration and offer a secure way of  more...

Establishing Team Goals and Responsibilities Establishing Team Goals and Responsibilities All individuals have strengths that allow them to achieve goals consistently and successfully. In a team setting, those individual strengths can combine to lead the whole team to success, or they can create conflict and tension. To harness individual strengths and personalities, you need solid ground rules for the team. You also need to allocate  more...

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

Project Data Management and Performance ...Outlook. When importing and exporting information in this way, the information must first be sorted, filtered, and grouped to customize the information's appearance. Information also needs to be timely actual work performed, actual start and finish dates, and actual costs must all be updated. This course outlines the basics of importing and exporting, sorting, filtering, and grouping  more...

Creating and Designing a Project Creating and Designing a Project Microsoft In the corporate world, the project is a fundamental building block. Each project in which a company engages is unique, and fulfills an individual or corporate goal. And each project comprises a series of related tasks that culminate in a project deliverable. Microsoft Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for  more...

Designing a Database Server Infrastructure for SQL Server 2005 Designing a Database Server Infrastructure for SQL Server 2005 Microsoft To specify the appropriate requirements for implementing SQL Server 2005, identify suitable instance and physical storage strategies, and determine the appropriate way to design a database consolidation plan, given a SQL Server scenario  more...

Workplace Conflict Strategies for Resolving Conflict Workplace Conflict: Strategies for Resolving Conflict Whether you like it or not, conflict is an inevitable part of life. So learning to deal with it effectively is a key skill. The more quickly and effectively you can resolve a conflict, the sooner you can get on with more productive activities in your day. Additionally, each successfully resolved conflict will lead to more confidence and  more...

Listening Essentials Improving Your Listening Skills ... There are many factors and variables that influence the way we listen. Listening to understand and being able to truly identify what is being said to you is often easier said than done. Internal and external roadblocks can interfere with how we listen and interpret the information communicated to us. In this course, you'll discover how roadblocks such as distractions, emotions, and the way in  more...

Interpersonal Communication Listening Essentials ...d to identify and overcome the barriers that stand in the way of effective listening. You also need to be an attentive, empathetic, and active listener. When you engage in the technique of active listening, you focus your attention completely on the speaker, listen carefully for meaning, then use feedback to verify that you've correctly understood the communication. This course explores the  more...

Using Emotional Intelligence on the Job Using Emotional Intelligence on the Job Putting emotional intelligence to work is an emerging trend in the corporate world. Developing the best talents in executives, managers, and employees throughout the organization has become vital to workplace success. Intellectual knowledge is no longer enough; you must also have the interpersonal competence that comes with emotional intelligence. In  more...

Culture and its Effect on Communication ...ffect on Communication Effective communication is always a challenge, and when diverse cultures are introduced, good communication can become even more challenging. In today s global economy, understanding how context, style, beliefs, and value systems influence the way we communicate and decode others' messages is more important than ever. This course attempts to explain various  more...

Improving Communication in Cross-cultural Relationships ...with cross-cultural differences and other barriers in the way of communication across cultures. To this end, building positive relationships can go far in making cross-cultural communication more effective. This course takes you through some best practices and strategies to help you take your cross-cultural communication to a new level. It presents a structured approach for dealing with  more...

Integrated Initiation and Planning ...hat each project is managed in a unified and consolidated way. The intention is to have processes interact smoothly. In this course, learners will be given an overview of the Project Integration Management knowledge area. They'll be introduced to best practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition published by the Project Management  more...

Project Management Overview ...life cycle? Do the natural phases of a project affect the way it is managed? And what types of project management processes should be applied to the specific phases? These are all fundamental questions project managers ask. This course answers these questions and more. It is designed to give project managers and project team members a solid understanding about the nature of projects, how they  more...

Tailoring PRINCE2 reg to a Project Env PRINCE2 2009-aligned ...nt location. And typically each product is unique in some way as well. Projects differ in terms of scale, complexity and culture. They can be a stand-alone entity or part of a programme of related projects. The key point is that there is a multitude of factors that affect how your project should be managed. As a result, there is no such thing as 'one size fits all' project management. The good  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Manipulative People ...'t want to do? Some people just seem to want things their way, even if it is not the best for the team or organization. During your career, it is likely that you'll come across coworkers who use manipulation to get what they want, and it may be difficult to avoid them. To ensure you don't get caught up in their games, you need to be able to recognize when you're being manipulated and to have  more...

Getting Results without Direct Authority Reciprocity ...g Results without Direct Authority: Reciprocity One way to get results without authority is to leverage the law of reciprocity. For example, you help someone with a difficult analysis and that person in turn helps you put together a presentation. Or you support a colleague in a meeting, and later you get a key role in that colleague's project. For any trade to be successful, though, you  more...

Getting Results without Authority Persuasive Communication Getting Results without Authority: Persuasive Communication Communicating persuasively is key when you want to get results in situations where you don't have direct authority. To communicate persuasively, it's important to think from the other person's perspective. How and what you ask, and the sincerity of your concern for addressing the other person's interests, will help smooth the way to  more...

Problem Solving Determining and Building Your Strengths ...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 ongoing strategy for sharpening and building your skills. You also need to recognize the key barriers that lie in the way of effective problem  more...

Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media Electronic Communications ...ar use of the Internet and electronic communications is a way of life for most people, as technology makes it easier to communicate with coworkers, clients, family, and friends. The near constant availability of e-mail, social and professional networking web sites, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other tools has blurred the line between work and home to the point where our  more...

Goals and Setting Goals Goals and Setting Goals Most achievements, great or small, begin with an important first step: setting a goal. A clearly defined, attainable goal embodies a vision of what is possible. It's a guide star for those who navigate a course through obstacles to a desired accomplishment. However, the process of setting appropriate goals is often oversimplified or overlooked entirely. A  more...

Pursuing Successful Lifelong Learning ...stands that the business world is constantly changing the way people work and the way work is accomplished. How often have you heard these terms: lifelong learning, self-directed learning, continuous learning, and knowledge worker? If you wonder what these terms really mean, why they are important, and how you rate as a worker and learner for the 21st century, then this course is for you. Find  more...

Business Grammar The Mechanics of Writing ...ut a number rather than use a figure? Knowing the correct way to abbreviate, capitalize, and express numbers in your business messages goes a long way in helping you to present yourself as a reputable professional. This course presents the basic rules for using capital letters, abbreviations, and numbers. It covers abbreviations of titles, names, locations, and countries, as well as how to  more...

Preventing Fraud Abuse ...tough anti-fraud laws, the business world has come a long way in cracking down on fraud. However, there is still great need for employees at all levels of business to be vigilant in their efforts to detect, report, and prevent fraud and abuse of all kinds. This course provides an introduction to the concepts surrounding fraud and abuse in the business setting. You will learn what constitutes  more...

Business Writing Know Your Readers and Your Purpose ... toward the reader and subject matter as expressed in the way the message is written. Have you ever received a memo that annoyed you by its tone? For example, it might have been patronizing or too familiar. The key to controlling the tone of your writing is to put yourself in the place of your reader. And you need to carefully choose the words that will create the right tone for your message.  more...

Business Writing How to Write Clearly and Concisely ...d reader. Clear and concise sentences get you part of the way. But you need to organize these into coherent paragraphs that convey the relevant information in the most effective way. This course describes ways to make your writing more clear. Specifically, it covers the importance of using short, familiar words, appropriate connotations, concrete and specific language, and transitional words  more...

Interpersonal Communication Targeting Your Message ...unicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.' In other words, understanding who you're talking to is as important as understanding what you're trying to communicate. Additionally, it is important to understand the role the medium, context, and other variables have on the communication  more...

Business Analysis Enterprise Analysis ... day, in every size and type of company and industry. But way before solutions are implemented, a business need must be identified, a plausible solution must be defined, and the investment required for the solution must be justifiable before implementing it. This course provides an overview of enterprise analysis as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide)  more...

Business Analysis Introduction to Requirements Analysis ...hey are prioritized and organized in the most appropriate way to ensure the success of a project or initiative. And mapping out what a process or system will look like with requirements in place provides a detailed view for the team to work towards. This course provides an introduction to requirements analysis as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide)  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 1 Discover Windows 7: Level 1 Microsoft Discover Windows 7 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Windows 7. With Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 3 Discover Windows 7: Level 3 Microsoft Discover Windows 7 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Windows 7. With Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also  more...

Discover Windows 7 Level 2 Discover Windows 7: Level 2 Microsoft Discover Windows 7 from Technology Skills is a rich, multimedia learning tool for users of Microsoft Windows 7. With Windows 7, everyday tasks are simpler. Learn how to scan all your open windows with Live Taskbar Previews. Find a file, connect to a network or use Snap to arrange a couple of windows side by side. All in just a few clicks. You will also  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Procrastinators ...are a variety of reasons for procrastinators behaving the way they do, but whatever the reason, having procrastinators in the workplace is frustrating and can end up causing even more work for you. To limit the negative impact procrastinators can have in the workplace, you need a set of tools and techniques at your disposal suited to the particular type of procrastinator you may be dealing  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention ... of storm water pollution, its environmental effects, and ways to address this important water quality problem. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called storm water or storm water runoff. Storm water runoff is one of the leading causes of pollution in rivers and lakes. Identifying sources of storm water pollution and  more...

Incident Management Interactions ...e, revenue, and resources is far too great to manage this way. Effective Incident Management is not just about resolving incidents as quickly as you can. It's about having the ability to identify and address widespread incidents, developing processes for handling categories of incidents as efficiently as possible, and taking proactive steps to address problems before incidents even occur based  more...

Introduction to Request Fulfillment ...ations to be able to manage these demands in an efficient way by having processes mapped out for these repetitive requests, and having dedicated staff to support these requests. This course provides an introduction to Request Fulfillment. Specifically, the course covers the purpose, scope, and benefits of Request Fulfillment to the organization. This course also covers the importance of Request  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...iven the opportunity to deal with "real people." The only way to discover what's important to customers is to ask them, and the second lesson of this course shows you how to do just that. You'll learn how to extract the qualitative customer feedback that enables you and your team to focus on delivering the kind of service that delights. Even if you don't have responsibility for undertaking  more...

Bridge the Expectations Gap ...d they try. Directed towards "the usual suspects" in this way, you can make some basic checks in the areas that precipitate customer dissatisfaction most often.In the second lesson, you'll learn how to conduct a more in-depth service audit, examining each customer-company interaction in the cycle of service, and gaining awareness of what the result of each is likely to be. Are your systems  more...

Green Business Implementing Sustainability Strategies ...cal implementation of the plan itself. This course covers ways to align corporate and sustainability strategies, as well as ways to measure your sustainability performance. It provides examples of how companies can implement sustainability strategies and discusses the importance of reporting sustainability results accurately. The way that companies market their sustainability efforts is also  more...

Safe Work Practices ...enable the learner to identify those practices (the right way to do things) that must be followed that will either eliminate or minimize the potential for injury from workplace hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: define the purpose of safe work practices, identify the assessment tools  more...

Facilitating Difficult Situations ...g to derail your meeting and/or success? What is the best way to clear the air when there is tension? Welcome to the tough stuff in facilitation. In this course you will learn to recognize and deal with the most difficult aspects of facilitating groups. You will explore typical trouble spots, like dealing with side conversations. Discover ways to maintain and channel enthusiasm with  more...

Facilitative Tools and Formats Offering Options ...each of the facilitators and determine the most effective way to communicate with your client during this process. Another alternative you will explore is breakout groups. Breakout groups that are planned well and facilitated properly can be an effective, fast means of handling a large project or quickly gathering the information needed to make a decision. You will learn to use multitasking  more...

Mentoring On-line ...way organizations look and do business have generated a new business tool: e-Mentoring. Here's an opportunity to examine the challenges and advantages of e-Mentoring and explore how to adapt communication skills to electronic media. Learn how to grow and manage e-Mentoring relationships by effectively selecting and matching e-Mentors and prot g s, developing trust, using technology effectively,  more...

Creating a Plan Creating a Plan Getting and keeping your career on track takes careful planning. Those who wait for opportunities to come knocking may be left behind. Approaching your career proactively and being able to recognize opportunities to move ahead are key to smart career management. It starts with knowing yourself and what you want to do so that you can align your career moves with your goals.  more...

Negotiation Essentials Planning for Negotiation ...eve, as well as what the other party wants, will pave the way for a smooth and successful negotiation. You will know which terms are acceptable to you and which are not, and you will be ready for objections from the other party. This course describes key considerations when preparing for a negotiation. It also covers how to prepare for likely compromises you'll need to make, and how having  more...

Completing Outbound Sales Calls ...eed to know how to keep your customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn strategies for contacting the decision maker and for dealing with gatekeepers. You will learn the steps involved in a sales presentation, how to determine the most effective sales strategy for your sales call, and how to determine the customer's valuation of your product  more...

Completing Inbound Sales Calls ...nsultant knows how to keep a customer's attention all the way through the close of the sale. In this course, you will learn the process for assessing a sales opportunity, the four factors used to qualify a sales opportunity, and strategies for qualifying a sales opportunity. You will also learn the steps for making the transition in both one-call and multiple-call closes. You will learn how to  more...

Sales Manufacturing TM Identifying Sales Opportunities ...ne. This method, called Sales Manufacturing(TM), is not a way of selling, it is a way of thinking. It is not a sales process; it is a model for building the specific sales processes that best meet the needs of your business. In this course you will discover the principles of Sales Manufacturing, and how to approach the prospecting and business development stages of the system to insure you have  more...

Sales Manufacturing TM Sales Production Sales Manufacturing(TM): Sales Production The Sales Manufacturing(TM) model places all the small efforts involved in sales together into a comprehensible system for sales success. The Sales Manufacturing(TM) model represents the framework for building sales processes rooted in the proven best practices of the sales profession. The Sales Manufacturing(TM) machine challenges you to view your  more...

Introduction to Program Management ...s and responsibilities all at the same time. In a similar way, program managers must balance multiple programs, consisting of many different projects. When in a program management environment, there is an entirely new set of skills and knowledge a program manager must possess in order to be successful in this role. This course provides an introduction to program management and the roles and  more...

Doing Business on the Internet ...the Internet as a means of doing business has changed the way in which business transactions can take place forever. Business can be conducted across vast geographical distances with a much greater degree of ease than was possible even twenty years ago. However, while advancements in technology have enabled the development of new business models, the impact of these changes on issues related to  more...

Managing and Maintaining Database Security in SQL Server 2005 Managing and Maintaining Database Security in SQL Server 2005 Microsoft To identify strategies for auditing database security at the server and user levels, and determine the appropriate way to protect against and respond to different types of attack on SQL Server  more...

Leading Change ...take time for individuals to make the transition from one way of working to another. The change process isn't simply about introducing new systems it's about leading people from an old way of working to a new way of working, and it's vital that you lead the change through to completion It's important to recognize that your role is to support individuals through the transition and remove  more...

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

The Acct Equation and Financial Statements ... equity. The basic accounting equation offers us a simple way to understand how these three elements assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity relate to each other. Every economic activity, or transaction, in an organization affects two or more of these elements. It is therefore important to understand how these elements, and the underlying transactions, appear in financial statements that  more...

Strategies for Communicating with Tact Diplomacy Strategies for Communicating with Tact & Diplomacy Communicating with diplomacy and tact requires strategy, awareness, and skills. Its aim is to establish trust and rapport in relationships while delivering messages effectively. However, it's often pushed aside by good intentions cloaked by gut reaction and misinterpretation. This course provides techniques you can use to navigate through  more...

The Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals ...tional managers in every department deal with budgets one way or another for providing targets and direction in their day-to-day decision making and control activities. The budget is a formal expression of the plans, goals, and objectives of an organization and familiarity with the essentials of the budget is expected at every level within that organization. This course aims to provide a basic  more...

Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee With the trend toward telecommuting on the rise in many sectors, employees are faced with the growing challenges of working and communicating in virtual offices. Virtual offices can span countries and continents, and effective communication skills are not only important, but are the very key to telecommuters' success and their ability to move  more...

Fundamentals of Purchasing Vendor Management Fundamentals of Purchasing & Vendor Management Purchasing and vendor management are important organizational functions. An organization's purchases account for a large share of its total costs. The changing nature of today's business environment and the move toward decentralization have extended the purchasing function to departmental levels so that it also includes non-purchasing  more...

Communicating with Professionalism Etiquette Communicating with Professionalism & Etiquette Organizations rely on proper communications to build strong relationships among employees and develop their customer base. Those who excel in professional environments understand the difference proper communication etiquette makes in demonstrating professionalism and competence. Following the accepted norms and behaviors of communicating in the  more...

Developing Your Reputation of Professionalism with Business Etiquette ...entially treating those you interact with in a respectful way. This course introduces you to the basics of how to act professionally and practice proper business etiquette. It also explains how to present yourself in the work environment, including looking the part of a professional and ensuring your workspace reflects positively on you. And it looks at how to ensure your personal activities  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials 360-Degree Appraisals Performance Appraisal Essentials: 360-Degree Appraisals By gathering information from many different people, a 360-degree appraisal gives a complete portrait of behavior on the job one that looks at people from multiple perspectives. This type of appraisal incorporates feedback from peers, managers, customers, and direct reports, as well as from the appraisee. And when feedback from all  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 The RMAN Catalog Creataing Backups ...ledge allows you to make an informed decision on the best way to maintain the integrity of your data and the availability of your database. This course discusses how to create and manage the recovery catalog. It also explains how to configure backup specifications, including methods of optimizing a backup and how to use RMAN to create backups. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft  more...

Marketing Essentials Marketing and Ethics Marketing Essentials: Marketing and Ethics What role does ethics play in marketing? What is corporate responsibility and how is it linked to marketing? In order to develop strong and lasting customer relationships, organizations must ensure their marketing practices are fair, honest, and accurate about their product and service offerings. While marketing is a key business function, it also  more...

Lean Tools Techniques for Flow Pull ...oduce the Visual Workplace and just-in-time management as ways to establish Lean in your organization. The course will present line balancing as a way of increasing throughput and ensuring that work is distributed equally among resources. It will also introduce the Lean concept of kanban, a signaling system that triggers restocking of supplies. This course demonstrates the implementation of  more...

Applying Lean in Service Manufacturing Organizations ...eir relationships with each other and management, and the way change is introduced and implemented. Any company that wants to make sustainable improvements can benefit from a Lean culture. Effective Lean enterprises successfully turn knowledge into action. Continuous improvement or kaizen is key to this ability. The timely and productive application of kaizen methods allows an organization to  more...

Designing Windows 7 Client Configuration ...e a standalone client machine or part of a domain. Either way, users and administrators should ensure that computers are secure and are configured properly to mitigate any issues. In a domain environment, client computers should have standardized settings to help reduce costs and desktop support issues. This ensures the users and computers all have the same settings, which a user may or may not  more...

First Time Manager Challenges First Time Manager: Challenges High expectations are often placed on first-time managers. Along with these expectations comes the pressure to succeed and the need to prove you belong in a management position. Establishing credibility early and building new working relationships can go a long way in helping a first-time manager succeed in adjusting to his or her new responsibilities. This  more...

Anger Management Essentials Managing Controlling Anger ... of anger that are buried. It's important to find healthy ways of owning and expressing your anger. Otherwise, it may find some expression that is inappropriate, unhealthy, or counterproductive. The key to managing anger is creating conditions in which anger can be expressed appropriately and productively. In this course, you'll learn how to handle your anger in a healthier, more balanced way.  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence ...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 (BI) is an enterprise solution that provides businesses with a comprehensive suite of tools to collect and prepare the enterprise's data for reporting and analysis purposes. With proper use of BI, an enterprise may become more  more...

Configure IP Addressing Windows Services in Windows Server 2008 ...d enables IPv6 by default, including Windows 2008 DHCP by way of DHCPv6. This course provides an overview of networks, hosts, subnet masks, and how subnetting plays a role in efficient network management. It explores some of the more advanced points of network management including IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, static and dynamic DHCP, and the configuration of various DHCP options. This course is one  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Troubleshooting FHRPs and Performance Issues ...HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) can prevent loss of connectivity by providing redundant default gateway functionality in a way that is transparent to end hosts. Performance issues can adversely affect a business as employees may not be able to service their customers correctly. But does the network cause the problem or does the  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Planning Troubleshooting Processes for Networks ...nts, troubleshooting can be a daunting task, and the only way to diagnose and resolve problems quickly and effectively is by following a structured approach. This approach involves having well-defined and documented troubleshooting procedures and aligning troubleshooting procedures to general network maintenance procedures. In this course, the benefits of a structured approach to  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Implementing an OSPF-Based Solution ...ze in routers within the area. Network designers should always consider using stub area techniques when building networks. Stub area techniques improve performance in OSPF networks and allow the network to scale to significantly larger sizes. Preventing your router from receiving fraudulent route updates by configuring neighboring router authentication is important. You can configure OSPF  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 EIGRP Authentication Advanced Feature Implementation ...EIGRP neighbor authentication can be configured in such a way that routers can participate in routing based on predefined passwords. EIGRP is a scalable routing protocol, which ensures that as a network grows larger, it operates efficiently and adjusts rapidly to changes. It is important as a Cisco administrator to have an understanding of how to configure EIGRP to prevent common routing  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 Routing Services for Converged Networks ...d the conceptual network models but has also affected the way that networks support services and applications. Planning routing services to support requirements requires an understanding of the Cisco Enterprise Architectures and how they align with the traditional three-layer hierarchical network model. Understanding of the network traffic moving throughout the architecture is also important.  more...

The Information Technology Industry Overview Version 3 ...isitions to enhance their businesses, while improving the way people access and use information throughout their professional and personal lives. This course is designed to help learners understand key concepts, terminology, issues, and challenges associated with the information technology industry, and strategies employed to meet some of those challenges. It will identify the main sectors of  more...

Selecting the Right Candidate ... decision-making process in a disciplined and intelligent way. It's important to remain objective when assessing candidates, drawing on job-related data, rather than letting personal biases steer you away from your hiring criteria. Following a logical system in making your decision will mean you find the candidate who will make a strong contribution to your organization. This course describes  more...

Managing computers Devices Updates in System Center Essentials 2010 ...ly or manually approving them. Essentials also provides a way to inventory hardware and software on computers, view the status of updates, and which software packages have been deployed. It also provides a way to remove updates and software packages that have already been deployed to managed computers. This course demonstrates how to manage computers and devices in Essentials 2010 and viewing  more...

Cross-Functional Strategic Management ... Cross-functional management involves managing in a way that bridges the functional silos that constrain your organization. You have to rethink your approach to business operations and promote synergy and collaboration in a team-based environment while moving toward a common objective. This course defines organizational cross-functionality and its benefits. It helps you develop techniques  more...

Recognizing Diagnosing Problem Performance Recognizing & Diagnosing Problem Performance When you recognize performance problems early and diagnose them accurately, you can help turn them around and avoid serious consequences. Whether the problems lie in poor employee interactions, failure to comply with policies, or underperformance, managers need to know how to detect them in a timely manner. Performance problems can vary in scope,  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Moving Around a Document ...vigation 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 Map, thumbnails, Reviewing pane, and Search features found in earlier versions of Word for Mac into one,  more...

Web Services XML Web Services & XML Since XML provides a language that can be used on various platforms and by a variety of applications, it is an ideal way for web services to send information back and forth. This course will examine the key role that XML plays in the creation and use of web services and its various elements. Specific topics include using SOAP, WSDL, REST, and security.  more...

XML Transformation Using XSLT XSL-FO XML Transformation Using XSLT & XSL-FO XSLT and XSL-FO provide a way to transform XML data into a variety of formats. They each have an important role to play since data often needs to be formatted for presentation to the end user. This course will examine how each is used to format and transform XML for user consumption, as well how to use both client-side and server-side methods to perform  more...

Information Security Governance Strategies Goals Information Security Governance: Strategies & Goals ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Certified Information Security Manager® Many companies realize that their information security is not in the state that it should be. As an information security manager, it will be your role to guide your organization to where information-related risks are controlled and sound information  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...

Understanding Organizational Power Politics ...re power and influence are exercised, so politics can't always be avoided. The real challenge is to leverage organizational politics in a positive way. This course defines politics in relation to power and influence, distinguishes between negative and positive politicking, and gives instruction on how to be a politically constructive leader in your organization. More specifically, it provides  more...

Organizational Structure Employee Behavior ...or communication and authority, and must be designed in a way that enables a company to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. In this course, you'll learn how to instill positive employee behavior within your organizational structure. You'll first learn about the elements of an organizational structure that can affect employee behavior and how those elements play out in different types of  more...

Creating Maintaining a Positive Work Environment ...tmosphere; they're responsible for conducting things in a way that helps raise people's spirits. Leaders can also help counteract a negative environment, and create a positive one by communicating honestly, respecting and supporting others, and maintaining a good attitude themselves. This course introduces some best practices for creating a positive work environment. Specifically, you'll learn  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Transporting Voice Over IP Networks ...Communications and QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) H.323 gateways are among the most common Cisco IOS voice gateways within Cisco Unified Communications Manager environments. H.323 gateways are the endpoints on a LAN that provide real-time, two-way communications between H.323 terminals on the LAN and other ITU-T terminals on the network. H.323 gateways can also communicate with other H.323  more...

Advanced Document Features in Word 2007 ...the advanced features of Microsoft Office Word 2007 offer ways in which you can automate and streamline the way you work. You can use macros in Word 2007 to easily automate repetitive, complex tasks. A macro is a set of instructions that can group a series of actions and keystrokes as a single command. You can also simplify the management of your Word 2007 files by using master documents.  more...

Importing and Exporting Data and Data Presentation in Access 2007 Importing and Exporting Data and Data Presentation in Access 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 offers several options for importing and exporting data, and also provides a variety of data presentation strategies. With Access 2007 you can link to, or import data and objects from external sources such as other Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, text files, XML files, and  more...

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

JavaScript Functions Regular Expressions ...ly Function objects and provide users with an alternative way to encapsulate statements to perform more powerful and useful actions in a reusable piece of code. Regular expressions ease the task of validating data in JavaScript programs. This course will explore how to use Function objects and useful predefined functions that are part of the JavaScript language. It will also detail the regular  more...

Managing Virtual Teams ...s 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 challenges to leaders and managers. Virtual team leaders must find ways to successfully manage people who are separated  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Security Site-to-Site Virutal Private Networks ...ss partners to your company s resources. It is a reliable way to maintain your company privacy while streamlining operations, reducing costs, and allowing flexible network administration. This course explains the fundamental VPN-related concepts and technologies, and describes how to configure an IPsec site-to-site VPN tunnel using both the command-line interface (CLI) and the Cisco Router and  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS Cisco IINS 1.0: Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) 640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 1.0 In technological environments, Internet worms and viruses can spread across the world in a matter of minutes. Without the luxury of time to react, a network needs to be able to instantaneously recognize and mitigate worm and  more...

Activities Rules and Conditions in WF with VB 2008 ...e .NET Framework 3.5 provide developers with a variety of ways to manage the execution of Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) applications. This course explores how to use activities, rules, and conditions to control the way WF applications execute. Specific topics covered include creating and using activities in workflows, utilizing custom activities, applying rules and rule sets, and  more...

Transactions Compensations and Runtime Services in WF with VB 2008 ...e .NET Framework 3.5 provide developers with a variety of ways to manage transactions, compensations, and runtime services in Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) applications. This course explores how to use these techniques to control the way WF applications manage a large number of simultaneous tasks, and also implement persistence of workflows and error handling. Specific areas covered include  more...

SQL Server 2008 Data Management ...used efficiently. Importing and exporting data provides a way for database administrators to move data between tables, databases, and servers. This course demonstrates how to manage table partitions, configure data compression, as well as create and manage indexes in a database. It also shows how to import data using the BULK INSERT and OPENROWSET (BULK...) statements and how to import or  more...

Using SQL Server 2008 Messaging Full-Text Search Scripts Track Changes ...stances of SQL Server 2008. SQL Server 2008 also offers a way for developers to track changes within the database using either change tracking or change data capture. SQL Server's full-text search component can be implemented to ensure that specific data is returned based on search words and phrases. PowerShell has been integrated into SQL Server and offers cmdlets to perform actions on  more...

Querying Cubes Working with Data Mining in SSAS ...ysis Services takes relational data and provides a robust way to analyze it in a meaningful way through MDX queries and data mining. This course will introduce the fundamentals of querying multi-dimensional data. It will introduce the MDX language which used to query multi-dimensional data. This includes a discussion on how to create a basic MDX query, how to establish a cube context, how to  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Oracle Partioning Security Features ...enhancements to allow the DBA to provide a more efficient way for users to access data in a secure environment. This course covers the enhanced data warehouse and partition enhancements, which includes support for loading data stored in compressed files, new parameters for simplified parallelism implementation, and new partitioning methods. It also covers the security and networking  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 SQL Monitoring Performance Enhancements ...rs improvements and new features to provide DBAs a better way to monitor SQL commands in real-time and to allow the database to automatically manage its own memory and gather optimizer statistics. These features enable the DBA to ensure the optimal memory sizes are being used for the database using Automatic Memory Management, and that SQL statements are running properly by monitoring them in  more...

Managing Workforce Generations Working with a Mulitgenerational Team Managing Workforce Generations: Working with a Mulitgenerational Team Managing a multigenerational team requires a clear understanding of the diversity of your employees and the strategies needed to help your team benefit from their differences. A generationally diverse workplace has the potential for conflict between younger and older workers, but if you tap into the potential of this  more...

IT Project Management Essentials Introduction to IT Project Mgmt IT Project Management Essentials: Introduction to IT Project Mgmt. The successful delivery of information technology (IT) projects requires managers to adapt project management processes and tools to account for the specific characteristics of the IT environment. By applying these processes and tools in a way that suits the project type and complexity, managers can significantly improve  more...

Strategic Sales Planning ...relationships? The use of strategic sales planning is one way to answer these important questions. Defining and developing an effective sales strategy is an essential part of any sales function and has a significant impact on the success or failure of sales initiatives. This course explores the importance of strategic sales planning, including the benefits associated with developing sales  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Creating a Presentation ...up, forget to make a key point, or repeat themselves. One way to avoid this is to have a sound structure. Once you have identified the purpose and audience for the presentation, and come up with some ideas for what to say, you can transform those ideas into a script or notes that will guide you through the presentation. You should start with an introduction, where you grab the attention of the  more...

Developing a Code of Ethical Conduct ...al success. Following a personal code of ethics is a good way to apply ethical principles and to ensure your reputation and integrity in the workplace are uncompromised. Many companies provide their employees with a formal code of conduct, but you can also develop your own code by clarifying your ethical principles and applying guidelines for behaviors that align with your code. This course  more...

Overcoming Challenges When Managing Experts ...ging experts if you want them to help you in a productive way. This course explores ways you can promote harmonious working relationships with your experts by using assertiveness, respect, and facilitation. It also shows how, by setting clear expectations and dealing with situations and employees fairly, you can overcome common challenges that managers face when working with expert employees.  more...

Key Aspects of the American Work Environment ...of questions. Do I relate to my coworkers in a particular way now that I'm in a different culture? Do I manage my career in the same way as I would in my own country? Who do I turn to for support? This course addresses these questions by describing key aspects of the American workplace that you may be unfamiliar with. It covers how to deal effectively with the diversity you'll likely encounter  more...

Customizing Windows 7 Customizing Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, enables users to customize their Windows experience by modifying and adjusting many of the features that Windows 7 provides. Using Windows 7, you can change the programs that appear on the Start menu and taskbar, and how they appear, which ensures quicker access to features and programs you use most. Windows 7  more...

Getting Started with Lotus Notes 8 Using Mail Getting Started with Lotus Notes 8 & Using Mail IBM Lotus Notes 8 is the most recent release of IBM's messaging and collaboration software. Notes 8 has many features that help increase end users' productivity and manage scheduling, allowing them to streamline the way they work. The core component of the application remains its robust e-mail functionality. This course explores the updated  more...

Scheduling Events Managing Applications ...users to effectively manage their time and streamline the way they work. Using the Calendar, you can share your free and busy time with colleagues, as well as create and book meetings. This course discusses the calendar interface and how to book appointments and meetings with colleagues. This course also shows you how to set up Notes 8 applications to fulfill a variety of other user functions,  more...

Preparing for Effective Business Meetings ...re those that not only accomplish tasks but progress in a way that makes the best use of participants' time. Because meetings are one of the most expensive modes of communication in today's organizations, it's critical that you optimize the time you spend in them. Running an effective meeting starts with careful planning. This course will show you how to clarify a meeting's purpose and  more...

Dealing with Common Meeting Problems ...Have you ever been in a meeting where conflict got in the way of achieving meeting goals? Where someone dominated the discussion and others didn't contribute at all? Where the discussion wandered and little was accomplished? The human factor can introduce problems in meetings, despite your best preparation and planning endeavors. But you can learn to improve the effectiveness of your meetings  more...

Monitoring Controlling Closing Projects with Project Server 2007 ...ect Management (Exam 70-633) As a project gets underway, project managers need to monitor task progress and resource usage to address unexpected events. Performance metrics should be in place to provide snapshots of a project's progress, enabling project managers to be proactive in addressing areas of concern. They also need to confirm that both the administrative and contract closing  more...

Business Law Ethics ... for many managers. While you might be inclined to act in ways that are legal in the technical sense, there is value also in recognizing the intent behind a law. Meeting the spirit of the law often comes down to acting in a way that is both legal and ethical. While law and ethics share a close relationship, the two are not the same. This course will clarify the relationship between ethics and  more...

So You Wanna Be A Poet Learn from an expert how to write poetry for profit or pleasure. This course is designed primarily for the novice poet who would like to learn how to profit from poetry. This course guides you on your way to establish yourself as a poet by addressing the necessary details to start your new career. Query letters, tracking submissions with a fail proof system and proper protocol for approaching  more...

LBD: Understanding and Managing Behavior Examines why individuals behave the way they do and how behavior may be taught, changed, or modified. Historical foundations of the study of behavior and behavior managements, cultural influences, and ethical and legal concerns are also addressed.  more...

Short Story Secrets ...e short story form is making a come back, and is the best way to break into the world of publishing. This short story workshop is designed for the writer who has already begun writing stories and wants to move beyond a first draft. Once your idea is on paper, what is the next phase in the creative process? Structure, development, voice, texture and point of view are some of the issues a short  more...

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

Manifesting 101: How to Get What You Want w/o Goofing it Up First ! Achieving Life & Livelihood Potential w/Momentum Manifesting 101 (Self Study Course) introduces or reminds us how to have our desires and intentions flow to us in ease, versus chasing them in struggle and frustration. There is a Mechanics of Energy, Spirit, Consciousness, that is at work within and around us, that we have access to for the purposeful design of our dreams come true. The essence of  more...

Aromas Weight Loss Discover Healthy Effective Ways to Lose Weight Effortlessly Discover how to combine massage, diet, stress reduction and aromatherapy in your efforts to lose weight. This is not a restrictive diet program, but recommendations for how to change your lifestyle in a natural and healthy way.  more...

Basic Internet Specialist Certificate ...l learn how to deal with customers concerns, and the best way to provide support. Students will also learn how to deal with and avoid viruses. Along with creating websites, students will also learn about traffic reports and what they will mean to them as Webmasters. The most important principle in regards to the Internet, is how to use it to get the most benefit from it. There`s so much that  more...

Certificate in Web Content Creation (Master Classes) A professional certificate in writing and editing web content. The certificate program consists of three Master Classes: (1) Writing Web Content (2) Architecting Web Content (3) Creating Popular Web Genres These three Master Classes prepare you to be a professional web writer or editor, working in a world of intense interactivity, fast feedback, complex content management, and constantly changing  more...

Writing Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed ...ssistance, demands a new approach. Learn to write the Web way, responding to your visitors with all the give-and-take of a conversation, replying to their questions, addressing their needs, and assuaging their doubts. When you write hot text, you get your point across quickly, provoke action, and satisfy your toughest audience?your customers. Based on extensive research in usability,  more...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed Write Web content that persuades your visitors to act, join the discussion, resolve their problems, and buy your products. Learn to write and edit some of the most popular genres that populate the web. Become a versatile Web writer or editor, able to handle whatever your boss throws at you. Develop a deep portfolio to show future employers and clients You?ll see how each genre has evolved as a  more...

Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry Explore the rewarding career of a technical communicator in the high-tech industry. If you want to become a technical writer, or if you have just become a technical writer and wonder what the job and the profession may involve, this course will introduce you to an exciting and rewarding career in technical communication. You?ll learn what tasks you will do, how your work fits into the  more...

Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers Get an overview of the whole field of technical communication. Expand your perspective. For current tech writers, editors, and designers. If you have been doing some form of technical writing, editing, or design for a while, but you wonder what the whole profession really involves, this course will expand your perspective, and help you polish your skills. You`ll learn how to articulate the  more...

HTML Lessons in Web Page Design - 10 Week Facilitator Led ... sure. I like what you said about learning HTML the right way and I believe your teaching of these HTML lessons is the right way. Thanks John" Dale from California writes, "Thank you for the start you have given me in web design. Your lessons were my first introduction to HTML. Now I am a PAID Web Developer. Now I can`t be unemployed. What a great feeling! Thanks again for your lessons!" You  more...

Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office ... assessment, and the new HIPAA regulations in a practical way. The information and resources utilized in this course are used for evaluation and basic training purposes. Designed with the ?busy? professional in mind, the course also offers individualized assistance. The course is laid out in a ?4 week? time frame, assuming 5 hours per week; however, it may be completed in less or more time if  more...

Self directed tutorial-Teach Yourself Search Engine Training Strategies in 7 Days ... 30 with search engines and directories. They are the one way that prospects can find your site, so do not underestimate what good positioning in the search engines can do for you. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all website traffic comes from major search engines; how can you learn what to do to get your website ranked high in the engines? This tutorial is designed for  more...

Legal Research and Writing ...as been found to be enjoyable by the students and a great way to interact with the professor and classmates.POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Exams and projects are graded on a scale of 100 with 73 or above being satisfactory or at the 2.0 GPA level. An academic average of 63% is required in order to receive credit for the course. Students are encouraged to be in class weekly and class participation is  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training I (No Terminology) ...dily employable. Gain your technical education the modern way by learning on your own time, at your own pace, at home. Plan to complete approximately 240 hours of study at your own pace and on your own schedule. There are no educational prerequisites or experience required to enroll in this course, and it does include a Comprehensive Medical Billing module. You may also expand your horizons to  more...

Medical Office Specialist Training II (With Terminology) ...dily employable. Gain your technical education the modern way by learning on your own time, at your own pace, at home. Plan to complete approximately 4 months of study at your own pace and on your own schedule. There are no educational prerequisites or experience required to enroll in this course, and it does include a comprehensive medical billing module, and a complete medical terminology  more...

A Technical Approach on How to Create Desktop Video Captures Using Camtasia 3 0 Discontinued A newer version of this course is currently under developmenht. Please check back. For Beginners and those who already own Camtasia--Learn to record windows screen movement, voice, sound with Camtasia ® - Video capture the easy way!  more...

How to Create Desktop Video Captures the Easy Way Using Camtasia 3 0 Discontinued A newer version of this course is currently under developmenht. Please check back. For Beginners--Learn to record windows screen movement, voice, sound using Camtasia ® - Video Capture the easy way!  more...

Writing User Guides ... writers are needed. And, writing for the end user is one way to enter the technical writing field. Many writers start their jobs at companies maintaining and creating end user materials. Coursework focuses on how to write reader-friendly documentation, what to look for in maintaining existing guides, the steps involved in creating new guides, working with style considerations, the differences  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program ... your reading assignments for Module 2, and continue this way to completion of the entire course. Now, please take a few minutes and review the following. It provides a summary of the course and the objectives for the entire Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program. Than, order your textbook. If you have any preliminary questions or would like to speak to the instructor prior to beginning  more...

Typing Pal--The Best Online Typing Course ...way to learn keyboard typing! Typing Pal is an indispensable tool for improving your productivity on a computer keyboard! It offers a fully customized learning scenario that suits beginners as well as those with more keyboard experience. For those who want to keep track of their progress, Typing Pal offers to evaluate user-performance with simple and detailed statistics. The software applies  more...

Typing Pal--The Best Online Typing Course ...way to learn keyboard typing! Typing Pal is an indispensable tool for improving your productivity on a computer keyboard! It offers a fully customized learning scenario that suits beginners as well as those with more keyboard experience. For those who want to keep track of their progress, Typing Pal offers to evaluate user-performance with simple and detailed statistics. The software applies  more...

Typing Pal--The Best Online Typing Course ...way to learn keyboard typing! Typing Pal is an indispensable tool for improving your productivity on a computer keyboard! It offers a fully customized learning scenario that suits beginners as well as those with more keyboard experience. For those who want to keep track of their progress, Typing Pal offers to evaluate user-performance with simple and detailed statistics. The software applies  more...

Ready, Set, XML for Non Programmers ...is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser, that monitors the tags you write to make sure they are correct, then checks the structure of your document, to make sure it matches a standard defined in a Document Type  more...

Introduction to XML ...is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write content, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser that monitors the tags you write to make sure they are correct, then checks the structure of your document, to make sure it matches a standard defined in a Document  more...

Authorware for Educators ...ut the projects. Taking this course is a very inexpensive way of learning how to develop multimedia programs using a popular authoring program. Someone taking this course should have some experience using a computer in a windows environment. No programming experience is required. This is a self-directed course that provides you with a hands-on experience using an authoring program called  more...

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

Delegating Course description -- This course takes you through every step of the delegation process from beginning to end. You will learn how to define the task and determine to whom it should be given. There are tips and techniques for monitoring the projecta ™s progress without micromanaging, and methods for coaching and developing employees along the way. There are also tools and methods to help you  more...

Negotiating for the Sales Professional Course description -- An effective sales professional knows how to meet customer needs while assuring reasonable terms and profit for his or her own company. This course has techniques for identifying customer expectations and determining how to meet them in a way that both parties are satisfied by the results. There are checklists and discussion guidelines to help a sales professional master this  more...

Recognizing Employee Performance ...non-monetary rewards and ideas on how to use the job as a way to recognize and motivate. There are also techniques to help you deliver recognition effectively through coaching and feedback. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can't use Netscape or other browsers for this training. Motivated employees don?t just happen?they are the result of effective leadership. You will  more...

Appreciating Personality Differences ...Course description -- Ever wonder why some people act the way they do? You may sometimes think, The world would be a much better place if everyone were more like me. But, in fact, ita ™s each persona ™s unique style that creates a more complete workplace! Thata ™s why ita ™s important to identify both your own personality style and the differing styles of others.  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way This fun course ends grammar confusion, using lively examples and explanations to correct common mistakes.  more...

MS Word 2000 eBook Course A visual, interactive way to develop, learn and apply software Word skills.  more...

Learn MS Explorer 2000 online with eBooks! ...way. The Series has trained over 650,000 students throughout North American universities, colleges, and business schools where it is distributed by McGraw-Hill; the largest, most reputable book publisher in the world. The product you are about to purchase is the same high quality software training system proven in thousands of classrooms and hundreds of offices worldwide. Each software skill  more...

Communicate With Confidence ...bout the rules of English grammar. Here?s an easy and fun way to learn. Packed with fun explanations, examples, and memory devices, this course will teach you the crucial aspects of grammar. Its four lessons get right to the point, targeting the most common real-life misunderstandings and mistakes that regularly surface in the workplace and at home. The course will help you reverse bad habits  more...

Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. Starting and Growing a Business on the Internet involves many things, many processes. In order to be successful online, there are certain steps that must be followed. Such steps include recognizing what type of business is best to  more...

Influence Your Customer to Take Action and Buy Achieve the right personal chemistry throughout the selling process. Selling is a balance of give and take. You give your customer what they want to know about your product or service can do for them, and then they `take` it from you in exchange for a price. Most often referred to as closing, you ask them to make a decision by suggesting they take action. According to the old school of  more...

Selling the Way Your Customer Buys Learn how to read your clients,adapt your presentation and build a solid business relationship. Effective client reading requires careful observation and listening skills. At the core of an effective sales relationship is the ability to act as a consultant who solves problems. Whether you spend six months or six minutes with someone, today?s buyers expect you to show you care, to pay attention to  more...

How to Ask The Right Questions To Maximize Influence And Minimize Objections .... Be ready to recognize objections and allow them to be a way for you to demonstrate how what you have to offer can reduce or relieve the concern. Without questions you may be talking to a general audience and minimize your ability to make a sale. Know the variety of questions at your commandand put them into use. It?s a delicate balance of getting the client to be specific, when we may be  more...

Better Public Speaking- A Low Stress Approach ... text and applying those ideas in an immediate and direct way. You?ll create sound files on a weekly basis to send to your 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  more...

An Introduction to Linux A Workshop Approach ...distributions. The course is designed for new users as a way to familiarize themselves with Linux, but it does assume the user already has some distribution of Linux installed on their system. For those students who do not have Linux installed on their computer, we have provided access to the WinLinux2000 distribution, free of charge. This Web-based course is supplemented with a detailed  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1) Designed for people who want to improve their writing by brushing up on the basics of grammar  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 2) A continuation of Learn Grammar the Easy Way , this course concentrates common errors in word usage  more...

ADA Training & Certification Program Learn how to administer the federally-mandated ADA rules and earn a "Certified ADA Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an  more...

The Trump Way to Wealth ...me to create wealth than right here, right now. The Trump Way to Wealth will give you the coaching, training, skills and tactics you need to build wealth every single day.Students may complete this course within a reasonable period of time. Contact Hours give an indication of how much time is needed to take this class. As an extra added value, registered students will have unlimited access to  more...

What Inexperienced Homebuyers MUST Know Before They Buy a Home ...perts in real estate will answer your questions along the way. How does a smart homebuyer decide which home to purchase? It all starts with a careful assessment of priorities. To buy a home the right way, you have to start with a clear vision of what you want and how much you want to spend. Your ability to make a sound financial decision depends on whether you carefully consider each  more...

Job-Seekers Workshop: 10 steps to a new beginning Welcome to our Employment Strategies Workshop The Employment Strategies Workshop begins with determining career requirements with a helpful worksheet, then explains how to find potential employers using the Net, networking and the direct approach; shows how to develop, personalize and target a resume (includes samples), write an effective cover letter (includes samples); talks about the best ways  more...

HIPAA Privacy Training & Certification Program ...nals as these rules create significant limitations in the way that certain health information is maintained and transferred. HR professionals, including in-house HR personnel, consultants, advisors, service providers, and administrators need to learn the various requirements in order to ensure compliance. The HIPAA Privacy Training & Certification Program covers both the basics and the detailed  more...

Aerial Lift Safety Training ...s, or telescoping boom lifts. You won?t be thumbing your way to meeting OSHA safety standards or be left in the dust about the special precautions you should use while using articulating boom lifts or scissor lifts. Our Aerial Lift Safety course drops you off well on your way to meeting OSHA safety training requirements and prepares you to safely use or work around aerial lift equipment. We  more...

Office Ergonomics ...system injuries. You will select from a cupboard full of ways to prevent each problem, from computer workstation design to inexpensive ways to avoid vision problems, from simple ways to prevent muscle fatigue to the proper way to type. If you thirst for relief from the modern office, choose our training in office ergonomics. This course can be taken in a self-directed pace. You can achieve a  more...

Introduction to K-12 Online Teaching ...uctor is available to help whenever you need it along the way. Intro to K-12 Online Teaching is designed to give you an understanding of developing and teaching an online course. It is a basic level course and will prepare you to begin to develop an online course or course supplement. This course has been approved for?one SB-CEU upon completion?with a 70 percent or better passing score. It  more...

Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact ...Saving Time, Increasing Impact Screenshots are a powerful way to convey information quickly. We use screenshots to develop training sequences, illustrate documentation, develop GUI prototypes, support customers, and illustrate marketing brochures. But how can we take these screenshots efficiently, capturing what users need, modifying the images consistently, storing them for easy access, and  more...

911 OPERATOR TDD TRAINING ...down time Complete course in two hours or less.Learn your way, at your pace Program can be stopped and returned to later, enabling training to be done at telecommunicator workstationsQuality instruction Course adheres to recommendations from NENA?s Accessibility Committee, TTY Call Taker Proficiency and Quality Assurance Work Group ? ADA compliantDeveloped by a leader in continuing education  more...

Accounting In An Hour ...e great value in teaching the basics in a very meaningful way. Accounting In An Hour Whether you are working with a small, medium or large organization, chances are you?ll never achieve your career expectations if you?re unable to answer questions like these with confidence: What does EBITDA mean? Why is budgeting so important? What is the difference between cash flow and profitability? What  more...

Adobe After Effects CS3: Essentials ...op Layer Styles. Learn the tricks you need to get on your way to producing high-end animations. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Bonus--1 year full course access. Adobe After Effects CS3: Essentials Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software  more...

Adobe GoLive 6 ...ers you want today. Learn Adobe GoLive 6 the fun and easy way. These three training levels allow you to work at your own pace, as you follow along with the tutorials. A nationally recognized professional demonstrates every step to help speed the learning process. By following along with a working professional, you will gain mastery of GoLive 6 quickly and easily. This course can be taken in a  more...

Adobe Illustrator 10 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe Illustrator 10 that you can apply to your work today. Welcome to Adobe Illustrator 10 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe Illustrator 10 that you can apply to your work today. This course will take the  more...

Adobe Pagemaker 7 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe PageMaker 7 that you can apply to your work today. Welcome to Adobe Pagemaker 7 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe PageMaker 7 that you can apply to your work today. This program will take the guesswork out of  more...

Adobe Photoshop 7 ... you want today. Learn Adobe PhotoShop 7 the fun and easy way. These 6 training levels allow you to work at your own pace, as you follow along with the tutorials. A nationally recognized professional demonstrates every step to help speed the learning process. By following along with a working professional, you will gain mastery of Photoshop 7 quickly and easily. This course can be taken in a  more...

Bartending at Home-Online ...t by Kellie Nicholson, instructor of ?Bartending the Easy Way.? Kellie?s 25 years of experience as a bartender is unparalleled and her students work all over the United States. Don?t miss out on your chance to be the next bar star! At the end of the course, you will be offered the opportunity to purchase an Official University Certificate for $39, though this is entirely optional. If you choose  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ...tresses and novice bartenders, also. Bartending the Easy Way-Online For those who are serious about becoming a professional bartender, this course could be completed in 1-2 weeks. All aspects of the business are covered and students will be well-prepared to work as a bartender, in addition to being a valued employee. Bartending the Easy Way is an in-depth study of professional bartending. This  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ...xceptional course is a combination of Bartending the Easy Way and Professional Bar Management. The in-depth lessons will prepare you to work as a professional bartender in all types of establishments. If you are serious about the bar business, this course will also expand your knowledge into the area of management, including inventory, profits and staff issues. This information could lead to  more...

Build a Powerful Branding Strategy--Instructor-Led ...ing a communications and PR message. At every step of the way, you will build a brand that supports exactly what you want your customers to think of when they hear your company name. After each assignment in this course, you will be able to compare your answers to those of an expert. Feedback on your work will be provided in the form of automated expert solutions. Enroll in this online course  more...

Build a Powerful Branding Strategy--Self-Directed ...ing a communications and PR message. At every step of the way, you will build a brand that supports exactly what you want your customers to think of when they hear your company name. After each assignment in this course, you will be able to compare your answers to those of an expert. Feedback on your work will be provided in the form of automated expert solutions. Enroll in this online course  more...

COBRA Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated COBRA rules and earn a "Certified COBRA Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Fully Updated and Current Regulations! Changing rules, regulations, and court cases make COBRA compliance extremely complex. And as  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development Training Course ...way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). QuickCert's MCTS 70-504 Course, TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development teaches students the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development environment and how to use the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to create a Web application that delivers dynamic content to a Web site. This course can  more...

Entry and Exit Strategies for Savvy Real Estate Investors--Instructor-Led ...way to profit in real estate: in fact, there are three basic techniques: amortization, cash flow, and appreciation. This exclusive online course uses cutting edge interactive features to show the ins and outs of proven strategies: from fix-and-flips to condo conversion, from refinancing to trade-ups. Most important, you learn which fits your goals. Students may complete this course within a  more...

Entry and Exit Strategies for Savvy Real Estate Investors--Self-Directed ...way to profit in real estate: in fact, there are three basic techniques: amortization, cash flow, and appreciation. This exclusive online course uses cutting edge interactive features to show the ins and outs of proven strategies: from fix-and-flips to condo conversion, from refinancing to trade-ups. Most important, you learn which fits your goals. Students may complete this course within a  more...

Expert Purchasing Management ...logies, and changing markets. But fortunately, there is a way for you to learn how to meet and exceed today's high standards for purchasing management excellence. The highly personal and interactive online course ?Expert Purchasing Management? will teach you everything you need to know to lead your purchasing department to new levels of success! Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take  more...

Green Driving Techniques ...Techniques We all notice the impact of fuel prices in one way or another, whether it is the cost of our daily commute or work-related driving, or higher prices for food and other consumer products. People are also increasingly concerned about their individual contributions to global warming, and realize that vehicle emissions are a large factor. Individuals and companies are realizing that even  more...

Legal Transcription Training ... Training Program provides the most current and effective way to become a legal secretary-transcriptionist. You will learn about the profession, how a law office works, fundamentals of law, court systems litigation, and specialty law. In addition the student in this course will learn the ins and outs of legal dictation resulting in mastery of the subject. This course requires a Waveplayer.  more...

Managing Conflict And Difficult Behavior ...esolving Conflict. This course will help you to shape the way your team communicates and works together. It will help you handle conflict positively and constructively, and it will equip you with techniques to make the best of any challenging people and situations you might encounter. Managing Conflict And Difficult Behavior Managing Conflict and Difficult Behavior will help you to shape the  more...

Managing Meetings ...way your team communicates and works together. It will equip you with techniques to make the best of any challenging people and situations you might encounter, and it will help you to build high performing teams that are flexible, creative and light on their feet. Managing Meetings Managing Meetings will help you to shape the way your team communicates and works together. It will equip you  more...

Professional Bar Management ...tal demands are extreme. This class will teach you simple ways to handle difficult situations with unhappy customers and employees, the duties of each employee, and key factors which are vital to a successful business. Professional Bar Management Managing a bar or restaurant can be an overwhelming experience. The physical, emotional and mental demands are extreme. This class will teach you  more...

Problem Solving Through Productive Thinking ...roblems, find their causes, and get their solutions under way.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. Problem Solving Through Productive Thinking One of the greatest abilities of leaders - whether in management  more...

Project Management Professional- (Self Directed) ...discipline of organizing and managing resources in such a way that these resources deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to. 90 Day course access is given to the student. Suggested time of completion is 3 weeks. "Project Management Professional" is a course that covers the  more...

Supply Management Contract Writing ...ssary to minimize your procurement risks. This class goes way beyond the typical, dry explanations of contract law. Through plain English examples and interactive exercises, you will learn how to negotiate and write effective contracts and iron-clad terms and conditions. Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take me to complete the course? The amount of time it takes to complete the  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...

Architecting Web Content (Master Class) This is a professional level course in architecting and organizing your Web content. In today`s complex world, information systems are becoming more and more complex as their implementations are becoming ever more advanced. Information systems architecture is the underlying structure that defines and controls the interfaces of information systems and which integrates all of the components of the  more...

Essential Spanish ... both couples are staying. In Spanish there is a `formal` way of speaking to each other: at work, or in business relationships, or with older people: and there is an `informal` way of addressing someone; for example two younger people of the same age, or between friends. This is why we have two couples: Tony and Kate are friendly and informal: Se?or L?pez and Se?orita Fern?ndez are more formal  more...

Medical Terminology Instructional Videos: Bundled Six-Pack ...ways to learn medical terminology. Hear, see and learn from a Medical Terminology expert. Shipping charges included. Medical Terminology Instructional Videos: Bundled Six-Pack We have produced a series of instructional medical terminology videos to help students learn more effectively so they will find employment faster and be sure of success in their careers. The best way to learn and  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1) Designed for people who want to improve their writing by brushing up on the basics of grammar This course is designed for people who want to get a better feel for grammar so that they can strengthen their writing skills. Many times before a person has met you face-to-face, they?ve met you through your words. You may have sent in a cover letter and resume for a job. You may have written a memo  more...

Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 2) ...Way , this course concentrates common errors in word usage Do you know which sentence in each pair below is correct? The fireworks against the black sky made a dramatic affect. The fireworks against the black sky made a dramatic effect. Neither Bob nor Tom was ready for the test. Neither Bob nor Tom were ready for the test. Its cold. It?s cold. Casey and me went to the fair. Casey and I went  more...

Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class) Write Web content that persuades your visitors to act, join the discussion, resolve their problems, and buy your products. Learn to write and edit some of the most popular genres that populate the web. Become a versatile Web writer or editor, able to handle whatever your boss throws at you. Develop a deep portfolio to show future employers and clients You?ll see how each genre has evolved as a  more...

Dealing with Customer Complaints ...ou can fix the problem. The challenge is to know the best way to resolve the situation. During this program, you'll learn why an organization should seek customer complaints, and learn appropriate customer service responses. You'll also learn a technique to help work through challenging customer service situations.The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course  more...

Writing Web Content (Master Class) ...ssistance, demands a new approach. Learn to write the Web way, responding to your visitors with all the give-and-take of a conversation, replying to their questions, addressing their needs, and assuaging their doubts. When you write hot text, you get your point across quickly, provoke action, and satisfy your toughest audience?your customers. Based on extensive research in usability,  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation ...way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The MCTS 70-536 course teaches students how to develop applications that use system types and collections, how to implement service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application, embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application, how to  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-561: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Training Course ...way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The MCTS 70-562 course, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Development teaches web and application developers the knowledge and skills to access and modify data using ADO.NET 3.5. Students will learn how to connect to data sources, selecting, querying and modifying data, synchronizing data, how to work with  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-562: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development ...way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The MCTS 70-562 course, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development teaches introductory-level web developers the fundamentals of Web application development and best practices for Microsoft Web development technologies, including ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX Extensions and Silverlight. This course focuses on  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-620: MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring Certification Training Course ...Engineer (MCSE) This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). Developers holding the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Vista, Configuration certification have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot network connectivity and application issues on Windows Vista. This course follows the  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Certification Training Course ...r Administrator This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies. This course follows the approved Microsoft course curriculum,  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Certification Training Course ...r Administrator This course offers you the most effective way to earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies. This course follows the approved Microsoft course curriculum,  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Certification Training Course ...Server Administrator. This course offers you the fastest way to earn your MCITP Enterprise Server 2008 Certification. The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential is the leading certification for Windows Server 2008. It provides widely recognized, objective validation of your ability to perform critical, current IT job roles by using Microsoft technologies to their best  more...

Microsoft Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator Certification Training Course ...Server Administrator. This course offers you the fastest way to earn your MCITP Enterprise Administrator Certification. The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential is the leading certification for Windows Server 2008. It provides widely recognized, objective validation of your ability to perform critical, current IT job roles by using Microsoft technologies to their best  more...

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional: New Animation Techniques ...Flash projects. The enhanced Motion Tween will change the way you work in Flash forever. It's much easier to work with and more powerful, plus it includes the new Motion Editor Panel. This series guides you through the new 3D properties, which will let you control your objects in full 3D space in both the timeline and using ActionScript 3. Plus, learn how to use the new Inverse Kinematics (IK)  more...

Adobe InDesign CS4: Advanced ...umerous time saving InDesign workflow shortcuts along the way. This series is just what you need to take your InDesign skills one step further and get you well on your way to easily managing a multiple page document inside InDesign. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Bonus--1 year full course access.  more...

Adobe 80 Course Online Library Experience the power of visual learning at its very best. Train at your own pace and work alongside industry experts online. This comprehensive library of 80 different Adobe Online Courses gives you total and complete access for one full year. Why enroll in a single online course when you can have access to 80 different Adobe courses? Updates to course content are continuously made. Adobe 80  more...

Portfolio to Interview: Landing a Job as a Technical Writer ... possible position to use any opportunity that comes your way to get a job as a technical writer. Portfolio to Interview is authored by a 25 year veteran of the technical writing field, with experience in hiring as well as seeking top-level positions. You'll gain from his insight into how interviewers think, how they are trained, and how big corporations approach job candidates and job  more...

Certificate in Professional Technical Communication ...ickly as you care to but it is advised that you work your way through each lesson in a systematic manner. It is recommended that you take 6-10 weeks to complete the full Certificate in Professional Technical Communication Program.Types of Document Different types of technical document require different skills. There is certainly much overlap in the required skills, but in general they are  more...

Communication and Leadership You've asked an employee TWICE to complete a project as soon as possible and still the work isn't completed. You've delegated a task to another employee only to have it done incorrectly. You've sent an e-mail asking for extra help on a project to which you've had several negative responses. What's going on? While these situations could be the result of many different influences, you can eliminate  more...

Managing in a Global Business Environment ...siness growth. As a result organizations are changing the way they conduct and operate their businesses, transforming themselves in order to cope with these demanding circumstances. For today's business managers the need to comprehend these strategic drivers for change is imperative. In order to survive, managers need to be able to respond appropriately, not just for today, but for the  more...

Managing as Project Champion Albert Einstein said, "The bitter and the sweet come from the outside, the hard from within, from one's own efforts." Are you a person who can drive a project on the outside, and hold yourself responsible from within? Can you be the force, the influence, and the point person who holds the keys to ultimate success? That's what it takes to be a project champion. This is not a course about the  more...

Analyzing Cash Flow Statements ...a bad decision can ruin a company. Fortunately there is a way to make a more informed and better business decision; by analyzing your company's financial statements. They contain information that can help you improve your company's efficiency and overall effectiveness. Cash flow statement analysis focuses on determining your company's ability in the following four areas: (1) ability to meet  more...

The Pharmaceutical Industry Overview Version 2 ...pharmaceutical industry, they must constantly improve the way products are developed, produced and marketed, and the way the supply chain is managed. This course provides a high-level overview of the pharmaceutical industry environment, including its key players, business model, structure, and relevant business and regulatory issues. The course explores the issues that the industry is  more...

About 360-Degree Performance Feedback ...way your company evaluates and develops its management staff? Perhaps you are dissatisfied with the effectiveness of your current efforts to help your managers work to their potential? The 360-degree performance feedback process may be the solution to your needs. Although the use of 360-degree feedback is relatively new (approximately ten years old), public, private and non-profit sector  more...

Assessing Performance Continuously ...ve worker and helping the less successful worker. In this way, performance appraisal becomes one of the major managerial tools. Then, and only then, is the manager in a position to assess the performance of a worker. This third stage prepares specifically for the annual performance appraisal meeting by collecting data. The course examines the common evaluation methods, which most  more...

Models for Managing Technical Professionals ...uable group of employees, you need to figure out the best way to do it. And this "best way" may vary from company to company and from individual to individual. In this course you'll learn a variety of ways to motivate, manage, and lead technical professionals and how to get and keep your technical teams working together efficiently and effectively. You'll have a chance to practice using these  more...

Problem Performance Identification ...ance. There are performance problems that result from the way that the organization operates, which may well make the individual worker unable to perform better, for example in terms of the design of the task they are asked to perform. But there are also performance problems that stem from the workers attitude. In between these two there are performance problems which do not come from a  more...

Problem Performance Improvement It is, of course, not enough to be just aware of problem performance in an organization; a manager needs to know how to improve performance. Most managers will begin with relatively informal approaches to improving performance. This will often take the form of a discussion between the manager and the problem performer in which the manager will want to advise the worker of the problem and then  more...

Addressing Problem Performance ...ered in detail so that managers can feel confident in the way they progress form verbal warnings, through written warnings, and finally to the termination of a problem performer. Finally, an alternative to the conventional disciplinary approach is outlined. Based on Dick Grote's writing, the Discipline without Punishment model is outlined and explained. Managers can then identify the  more...

Views on Organizational Change ...way that you respond to your new job role, new responsibilities, or fresh procedures is unique to you. The way that you react to change is intensely personal. But, to a large extent, organizations change in predictable ways and for predictable reasons. Similarly, the ways in which people respond to change tend to follow predictable patterns. Being able to think of yourself as part of  more...

What Is Systems Thinking What exactly is a system? Why is it important to understand systems? How can you use systems thinking to manage your organizations more effectively? Systems thinking enables you to delve into the inner workings of your organization to get to the core of what drives your company forward--or backward. Not only will you solve problems, but you will also be able to change the thinking that leads to  more...

Taking Systems Thinking into Your Personal Life ...thinking in your personal life can be a new and effective way to tackle and change issues at their core. It is possible to change old habits. You can learn to communicate in more effective ways. Change is not only possible, it is part of life. In this course, you will explore the personal nature of systems. You'll learn about different types of personal patterns and you'll learn how to change  more...

Estimating the IT Project Work Effort ... schedule where the due dates for project completion were way off the mark? One way to solve these common problems is to develop accurate work estimates for your next IT project. In this course, you will learn methods to calculate work estimates, and how to determine which work estimating method you should choose for your IT project. In addition, you will learn how to identify the risks  more...

HIPAA Evaluating the Impact of the Privacy Rule ...anagers and staff will need to use new forms to track the way they use and disclose confidential information, and they'll need to implement changes at the workplace. This course helps employers evaluate the impact of HIPAA privacy requirements upon their organizations. It teaches them which practices they will need to change and whether they may qualify for certain exceptions. In addition, this  more...

Excel 2000 - Proficient User DiscoverWare's Discover Excel 2000 is an interactive productivity tool for users of Microsoft Excel 2000. Excel 2000 builds on the spreadsheet capabilities of previous versions of the program to provide powerful tools for creating and sharing professional worksheets online and on the Web. Topics include basic spreadsheet concepts, workbook and file management, using formulas and functions, editing  more...