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Writers at Work Certificate Bundle Enroll in all four of our best selling Writers at Work Series and earn a Certificate from an Accredited State University.  more...

Typing Pal--The Best Online Typing Course Quick and easy 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  more...

Learn How to Write the Kind of Cover Letter That Gets Results A highly effective writing approach that increases the chances of getting your resume reviewed. The main objective of this course is to equip you with a proven method and persuasive writing technique that gets results. The course, ?Learn How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Results? is designed for individuals who want to get a potential employer to take action and give your resume thoughtful  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part II: Punctuation Get your mechanics and punctuation up to specs under the watchful eye of our expert instructor. This is the second of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing You will develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style that gets the attention of your reader. This is the third of three review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and clarity. While it is preferable that students take all three courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their  more...

Brilliant Business Writing and Communication This course helps business professionals write with confidence and precision while learning the principles of effective communication.  more...

Brilliant Business Writing and Communication This course helps business professionals write with confidence and precision while learning the principles of effective communication with their own writing coach. What does a business letter say about your company? What does a memo say about you? Countless business professionals are not trained writers, yet they`re expected to write every day, producing letters, proposals, and e-mail messages  more...

Master s Specialist Workshop Technical Writing in the Workplace Modules 1-3 Study of technical descriptions, processes, instructions, and formal recommendation reports, including revision and editing strategies.  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) A continuation of Learn Grammar the Easy 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  more...

Excellent English: A Writing Review - Part I, 2, 3 Bundle Purchase our top 3 English Writing Courses at a bundled discount price.  more...

Communicating with Power: Resolving Conflict This course covers the basic types of and responses to workplace conflict and discusses general guidelines for integrating conflict resolution into the culture of organizations.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  more...

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

Writing Brush-up This course will help refresh you in the basic academic writing structures. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will refresh you in the three basic  more...

Write for Business-Proofreader`s Guide-eBook The Proofreader`s Guide is a handy, quick reference guide containing all the information you need to accurately proofread your documents. The Proofreader`s Guide is a handy, quick reference guide containing all the information you need to accurately proofread your documents. This easy-to-search eBook covers punctuation, capitalization, spelling, usage, grammar, and more. The concise explanations,  more...

Write for Business with Companion CD Write for Business, an award-winning business writing and communication handbook for professionals in every business field, helps promote effective written and oral communication skills. *Shipping and handling outside the continental United States (Alaska, Hawaii) is extra. For more information contact * Write for Business, an award-winning business writing and communication resource for  more...

Writing for Business Professionals This course is designed to give you an understanding of the writing environment and in particular the business writing environment. This course will teach you what to cover in your writing and how to outline to produce a better document. The course will also cover how to get the readers attention as well as how to build professionalism into your business writing skills. User is given 1 year  more...

WebSite101: Ecommerce strategies for the Entrepreneur WebSite101--The essential ingredients to Ebusiness success. Web presence strategies for the Small Business professional. This course will concentrate on key ingredients for a successful web site, from chosing an effective and useful domain name, site building essentials, definitions of important terms, community building techniques, effective strategies for search engine placement, newsletter  more...

Violence in the Workplace ... game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in  more...

Violence in the Workplace ... game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in this important safety-training program, you will learn what individuals and companies can do to reduce the frequency and severity of violent incidents. Welcome to Violence in the Workplace This isn?t a video game or a television show; this is real. Violence in the workplace is a real problem, but in  more...

The Art of Active Listening Why do we like talking to some people more than others? Because they are good listeners. If someone is a good listener we not only like them more, we think they understand us and our business. We all understand the basics of good listening. Good listening, in part, is just being courteous. However, it is requires more than just being quiet and paying attention, although those are aspects of being  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...

Syntax (Sentence Wording) Brush-up This course will help you to polish your sentence wording. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will help you to produce clean, clear and concise  more...

Supervisor`s Role in Preventing Accidents A supervisor has to be Superman today with ISO standards, production goals, launch targets, human resources, and more. And that s just before lunch. Supervisor`s Role in Preventing Accidents A supervisor has to be Superman today with ISO standards, production goals, launch targets, human resources, and more. And that?s just before lunch. In our OSHA safety-training program, the Supervisor?s  more...

Spelling Brush-up This course is intended to be a quick brush-up to spelling. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course takes a simple 3 rule approach to spelling that will  more...

Soft Skills Using MS Office Applications This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 2000 in order to teach the students presentation, business writing, and time management skills. Students will learn the basic elements for each of these courses, and will be provided with a foundation on which to build their skills. This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 2000 in order to teach the students presentation,  more...

Spanish Language: Bloodborne Pathogens (Pat genos Sangu neos) This course provides an overview of OSHA standard on Bloodborne Pathogens. Course explains Bloodborne Pathogens, how you can get infected and how you can protect yourself at workplace. 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. Spanish Language: Bloodborne  more...

Speak Smart: - Oral Grammar Grammar glitches, ranging from glaring to subtle, cause a speaker to sound uneducated because listeners generalize an overall lack of knowledge when hearing such mistakes. Welcome to Speak Smart: - Oral Grammar Grammar glitches, ranging from glaring to subtle, cause a speaker to sound uneducated because listeners generalize an overall lack of knowledge when hearing such mistakes. This program  more...

Punctuation Brush-up This course will refresh your knowledge of the rules and proper use of punctuation. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will help you brush-up on the  more...

Providing Effective Feedback Course description -- Many people have good intentions to provide helpful feedback, but don t know the simple rules and techniques for doing it. This course includes tools to develop helpful feedback and use it to motivate employees. It has techniques and methods to foster a nurturing environment, convey your improvement ideas, check for understanding, and help others learn from their mistakes.  more...

Professional Writing Skills at a Glance This course covers the following three major areas of professionals writing skills. Welcome to Professional Writing Skills at a Glance This course covers the following three major areas of professionals writing skills:Introduction to Communication: An overview of communication skills provides a starting point for the course. A checklist will reveal both your writing strengths and weaknesses so  more...

Presentation Skills Course description -- One of the biggest fears for managers and others is speaking in public. You will receive worksheets and checklists to help you plan and present your remarks for the most impact, and you will learn how to deal with the anxiety that so often accompanies such assignments. The course includes tools and techniques to help you determine what the audience wants and needs, methods to  more...

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees Discontinued. See replacement course 3464-A. Preventing sexual harassment is everyone s responsibility, but employees may not know exactly what to do unless things are spelled out fairly clearly. This course addresses the issues related to sexual harassment: how the law applies to employees, things to avoid in the work environment, and specific employee responsibilities. There are tips to help  more...

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Leaders Discontinued. See replacement course 3464-A. Leaders have a particular responsibility in preventing sexual harassment, and this course spells out just exactly what their role is. They will be given critical information to tell them what the law expects and direction on how to meet these legal requirements. The course provides tools and tips for promoting a harassment-free environment, and  more...

Paralegalism Career Overview Start a new career. Students learn about law and the role of the paralegal and what it takes to become one. Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. Gaining an overview of the law can provide students  more...

OSHA Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated OSHA rules and earn a "Certified OSHA 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 Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) has various and multiple requirements for workplace safety and reporting accidents. Our OSHA  more...

OSHA Record Keeping and Documentation With this important safety training, you may not make it into the Guinness book of world records, but you will master the tools needed to implement an effective safety program and satisfy OSHA requirements. OSHA Record Keeping and Documentation With this important safety training, you may not make it into the Guinness? book of world records, but you will master the tools needed to implement an  more...

Motivating Employees Course description -- The difference between a just surviving business and a thriving one is the energy and commitment of its people. A motivated and dedicated workforce is the formula for long-term success. This course gives practical suggestions for identifying group and individual motivating factors and mobilizing them to energize employees. There are tools, techniques, and methods for  more...

Learn Spanish On-line From Live Instructors! - "Beginning Spanish 1" Beginning Spanish 1 features 20 sessions taught in English by a live instructor and delivered in the Virtual Classroom. Discover an exciting way to learn the basic skills you need to communicate in Spanish. This 3 month introductory course combines the effectiveness of being taught by an instructor in a classroom with the flexibility and independence of online learning. The Course As a registered  more...

Listening Skills for the Workplace This short course is designed to increase your knowledge of, and consider your attitude toward, listening to other people in everyday life. It includes a detailed assessment, discussion of why people filter and block communication. Listening Skills for the Workplace There is an expanding awareness in business of the value of good listening skills. To ignore this important tool in today`s  more...

Learn How To Write Effective Persuasive Written Communication Perfect short course for those seeking to persuasively communicate with their audience through written communication. The main objective of this course is to equip you with a proven method and persuasive writing technique. This course is designed specifically for anyone who wants to get the "target audience" to take action or shift their opinion or point of view. Since no one can be expected to  more...

Lean Manufacturing Personal Training Library The Lean Manufacturing Library gives one learner access to four core Lean Manufacturing courses: Lean Manufacturing, 5S s: Workplace Organization, 8D Problem-Solving, and Mistake-Proof It!. For a comprehensive understanding of the role statistics play in Lean Manufacturing, consider the Manufacturing Statistics Library as well. The Lean Manufacturing course provides a comprehensive introduction  more...

Introduction to Writing Speeches and Presentations This course focuses on how to write speeches and presentations Designed for people who want to develop skills in preparing speeches and presentations, this course covers the three basic types of speeches (Narrative, Informative, and Persuasive) and how to write them. Coursework focuses on the anatomy of a speech, the three basic types of speeches and the elements that go into making each one  more...

Improving Co-Worker Relationships ...hips Do you need some fresh ideas to help resolve library workplace issues? This course, authored by noted library and organization consultant Pat Wagner, is based on proven theories of communication, which can help you and your library. In just an hour or two, this course will give you some fresh perspective on strengthening communication weaknesses in your library, along with some practical  more...

Innovation in the Workplace Creativity can do more than just spark the next Big Idea for your organization. It s also a critical skill for finding unique solutions to problems and new ways to improve on old processes. This series will help you to build your creativity and encourage it in others in productive ways that help your organization s bottom line. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This  more...

How To Master Business Writing This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting. They`ll learn how to prepare for a writing task, and about strategies and skills for effective word choice, sentence building, and paragraph design. How To Master Business Writing This course provides students with a review of the skills needed to write effective letters, memos, minutes,  more...

How To Master Presentation Skills This course takes the student through the process of creating and then delivering a successful presentation. This course takes the student through the process of creating and delivering a successful presentation. The topic, audience analysis, and researching are covered first, with an emphasis on the audience. The next area discussed is writing and designing slides. Students also learn how to  more...

How To Master Communications Course description -- Communication skills are vital to an organization`s effectiveness. The How to Master Communications bundle builds on the basics of effective communication and shows how to apply sound communication skills to a variety of interpersonal and leadership situations, such as intervening in conflict and providing feedback. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED -  more...

Grammar Mechanics Brush-up This is a 4 week refresher in the mechanics of English grammar. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will refresh your skills for college, on the job,  more...

Grammar Brush Up Bundle Polish your writing skills to perfection with this pro megaton of seven complete courses for only the price of one Continuing Education class! Complete your course of study in 90 days or less.  more...

Hazard Communication (HazCom) To protect those workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in all industrial sectors, the Federal Government established the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), also known as the right to know law. This standard is based on a simple concept: that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and the identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working. This course is  more...

ESL for Business - Letters and Memos In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through doing self-test grammar exercises and writing practice letters and memos aimed toward a particular audience (customers and peers). Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your "calling  more...

ESL for Business - Special Documents In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through dong self-test grammar exercises and working on documents they use every day in their job. Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your "calling card" to customers, vendors, and even  more...

ESL for Business - E-mail Communication In this instructor-led course, students will work on improving their written English skills through doing self-test grammar exercises and writing practice e-mails aimed toward a particular audience (peers, customers, and management). Instructor feedback on written assignments will guide students in improving their skills. Full Description Many times in business, your written words are your  more...

Creative Writing Brush-up This course will refresh your creative writing skills. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will refresh you in characterization, plots, symbolism and  more...

Conducting Effective Accident Investigations It doesn`t have to wait until someone like Indiana Jones descends ancient stone staircases by torchlight, you can quickly determine the causes behind workplace accidents. Conducting Effective Accident Investigations It doesn`t have to wait until someone like Indiana Jones descends ancient stone staircases by torchlight, you can quickly determine the causes behind workplace accidents. With our  more...

Copyright Law Basics & Workplace Activities Copyright law affects the workplace activities of many employees on a daily basis. Copyright protection extends to newspaper and magazine articles, instructional videos, web sites, computer Courses, and even elevator music. Most people recognize the presence of a copyright by the symbol , but even in the absence of the symbol the material may be protected by copyright law. Copyright Law Basics  more...

College Essay Brush-up This course will focus on creating an effective college level essay. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will refresh your college essay writing  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers A Certificate Program for current tech writers, editors, and designers. Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace. The Certificate in Technical Writing  more...

Certificate in Technical Writing Career Advancement--Earn Technical Writing Certification from the premier provider of online training in Technical Communication. Certificate in Technical Writing (Basic Level) This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace.  more...

Building with the Basics: Grammar and Punctuation Used correctly, good grammar and proper punctuation are rarely noticed but, when misused, cause document disasters. Welcome to Building with the Basics: Grammar and Punctuation Used correctly, good grammar and proper punctuation are rarely noticed but, when misused, cause document disasters. Based on a building analogy that anyone can relate to, this workshop is designed with many opportunities  more...

Better Public Speaking- A Low Stress Approach The course leads you to use proven methods in becoming a more effective verbal communicator. It is comparable to 3-credit, 8- week courses costing $700. Surveys demonstrate that a majority of people would rather face the issue of death than speaking in public! Other surveys in business management note that 80% of all business communication is verbal. We are then, judged to a great extent on how  more...

Better Business Writing in One Week This practical course helps business professionals write with greater confidence and accuracy. Business letters, memos, e-mails, proposals...not everyone?s a writer, yet every businessperson is expected to write -- a scary prospect for professionals without formal writing training! Fear no more -- you?re only one week away from clearer, more confident writing. This unique course includes one  more...

Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing A Certificate Program that allows students to engage in a robust course of study that they create and that is specific to their individualized learning needs. Students enrolled in this program will be able to choose from over 20 different topic areas specific to Technical Report Writing and work with a seasoned Senior Technical Writing Practitioner/Educator who will serve to help guide and  more...

Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Course description -- Having logical intelligence will give you a good start in succeeding in your job. But to be more effective you must also develop your emotional intelligence. Using the two together, you will get along much better with your colleagues and know how to get ahead at work. You will learn how to handle your emotions and gear them towards a positive outcome. This course will teach  more...

Business Writing Basics Course description -- You know what you want to say, but how do you say it? Do you even know the proper format to use for a memo, business letter, etc.? Writing is a part of everyday life, particularly in the work setting. This course will help you avoid common grammar and spelling blunders and outline ways you can make your writing more persuasive and professional. Once you`ve learned the simple  more...

Dealing With Violence In The Workplace Course description -- More often than we care to admit, society and the workplace are becoming more violent. This course has tools and methods to help the manager or supervisor recognize potentially violent situations before they need attention, and then to take positive action to avoid or eliminate the potential problem. There is a wide array of techniques to help leaders use communication,  more...

How To Master Human Resources Course description -- This bundle covers some of the most challenging human resource compliance issues that employees and supervisors facea sexual harassment, violence, and EEO practices. Use the lessons in this bundle to prevent or address workplace situations that must be handled sensitively in order to promote respect and avoid legal consequences. Also included is a course to assist your  more...

How To Master Staying Positive Course description -- Today's fast-paced and competitive work environment is loaded with inconvenience, frustration, and even chaos. Maintaining a positive attitude and outlook has never been toughera or more important. The How to Master Staying Positive bundle is first aid for the stressed and stretched. Its courses provide guidance on managing stress, dealing with burnout and anger, time  more...

Valuing Diversity Course description -- This course provides an excellent base for the manager to learn about his or her own beliefs and to see the potential of a diverse workplace. There are tools and techniques to help a supervisor learn to recognize the positive contributions all employees make in achieving the goals of the organization. There are suggestions for modeling and promoting organizational values and  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. Understanding these style  more...

Introduction to SAP This introductory course is designed for SAP beginners and it will teach you the basics of the SAP system. This simulation course is a must for anyone wanting to learn about SAP! Course Goal: - learn the basics of the SAP system with hands-on exercises - learn how to navigate, search, and get help in SAP - learn how to run and print reports - overview of the various modules in  more...

Communication during Organizational Change Change can be shocking to you and your co-workers. By definition, it is a time of uncertainty and, therefore, turbulence, and it puts relationships under strain. How successfully you communicate is a vital measure of how well you deal with change. "Communication during Organizational Change" starts by recognizing that the first factor in successful communication is how you feel inside. The  more...

The Role of Critical Thinking in Organizations In the organizational arena, applied critical thinking skills provide an essential foundation for all effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities. Employees who can analyze and reason consistently and proficiently furnish a cost-efficient resource that results in a distinctive competitive advantage. Workers who are skeptical of quick fixes and operational dogma pay  more...

The Foundations of Creativity and Innovation What is creativity, and how does it affect the brain? Why is it that people often have many of their best ideas once they leave work, when performing the most mundane tasks? Is this a coincidence, or is there a particular reason for it?As more and more organizations encourage employees to propose creative and innovative ideas in the workplace, it's imperative that you understand the foundations of  more...

Generating Creative and Innovative Ideas Is creativity within everyone's grasp? Are people innately creative, or is this a skill that some learn, and others don't?If you have ever watched children at play, it's easy to conclude that all people start at the same level, with the same creative ability. Perhaps they lose their "creative toolboxes" with the self-consciousness of adolescence, or as other demands compete for attention.Whatever  more...

Evaluating Creative and Innovative Ideas Proposing ideas is just the first step to innovation. But for every thousand ideas you generate, only one may have what it takes to make a real difference in your organization. Many great ideas will remain just that--ideas. Unless they have true commercial potential, or offer real advantages, they are destined to remain in the mental "incubator."To determine which ideas are worthy of further  more...

Implementing Creative and Innovative Ideas A creative idea only truly becomes an innovation when it is implemented successfully in the organization.After all, what's an idea without execution? Execution is crucial if the idea is to start making or saving money.The process of implementing creative ideas is what makes great ideas become brilliant ideas. But this success is never immediate. On the contrary, even the greatest ideas demand  more...

Emotions Mindsets and Coaching What makes coachees receptive to your advice? What makes them willing to listen? Much of your success depends on the mindset, moods, and emotions of the people you coach. If they are feeling negative about the coaching experience or overcome with anxiety about poor workplace performance, they are unlikely to be receptive--no matter how valuable your insight may be. Getting in tune with your  more...

The Path from Pessimism to Optimism Your point of view affects virtually every aspect of your life, including your level of success. A negative point of view is a detrimental influence. Negativity is the result of unchecked pessimism. It's an abnormal pattern of thinking that persists over time and negates solutions and successful outcomes. Learning to deal with negativity will improve both your personal and business relationships.  more...

Proactive Approaches to Stop Negativity Quite often you may have found it difficult to communicate with a negative thinker. It is quite possible that the negative thinker remained closed to what you were saying. Instead of getting frustrated with the situation, using the right confrontational or coaching skills would help the negative thinker to see reason. This course offers you proven methods to help a negative thinker overcome  more...

Overcoming Organizational Negativity Organizational negativity is the responsibility of each individual. This course will teach you how to challenge organizational negativity as well as how to protect yourself from the negativity of others. You will learn how negative norms become entrenched in an organization, department or team and how to create a more positive working environment.  more...

The EXCEL Acronym Instilling Service Excellence In advancing to new levels of customer service commitment, it's helpful to have an easy way to remember additional concepts that can make you a service superstar. Since the goal is customer service excellence, this course uses the word E-X-C-E-L as an acronym for five important behaviors that impact the service mindset. It might surprise you, but seeking help and knowing where to find it can  more...

The Customer s Voice Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "Make yourself necessary to somebody." In today's competitive marketplace, it's important to make yourself and your company necessary to a lot of "somebodys". Those somebodys are your customers. This course provides the tools to learn all that you can about your customers. The focus is on recognizing and ultimately anticipating customer expectations. There are any  more...

Difficult People in the Workplace Environment Do you grind your teeth in frustration each time you have to work closely with someone who drives you batty? Do you have to put up with difficult people at work on a regular basis? Has your physician told you that your blood pressure is at an all-time high? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, it's probably time for you to learn to deal with difficult people at the office. This course  more...

Corporate Culture Building the Service Foundation As the saying goes, "You can't create the cathedral before you build the foundation." That's why the first course in this Customer Service series focuses on building the foundation of good service. The buzz term is "Corporate Culture." It's not some rare disease, but your workplace "culture" can be positively or negatively infectious as it relates to customer service. In this course, you'll get  more...

Defining Emotional Intelligence Does IQ determine your destiny? For years, that was an overriding belief. However, new behavioral research shows that IQ provides, at best, a narrow view of human intelligence. Factors such as self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, zeal, self-motivation, empathy, and social deftness contribute greatly to an individual's success. These qualities, termed "emotional intelligence," often  more...

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace What makes someone a top performer in the world of work? If you think high IQ, advanced degrees, analytical skills, and technical expertise are the answer, it's time to think again. Experts now agree that Emotional Intelligence often determines who will climb the corporate ladder and who will be passed over. Exciting new research shows that, unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence can be developed and  more...

Increasing Emotional Intelligence In today's workplace, you need to have both the intellectual skills to do the job and the emotional intelligence to interact effectively with co-workers. The successful leaders and managers around you outshine others because of their stellar people skills. Most people believe that emotions are automatic responses that they have no control over. Few realize that their emotions are determined by  more...

Crafting Deals "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." Could Francis Bacon possibly have been wondering about how to make the most out of his dealings with other people when he wrote those words? Do you ever wonder about your own ability to create opportunities for yourself? Think of something that you really wanted in the past. It could be anything--a promotion at your workplace, a new car, or  more...

Employment and Labor Law Management sometimes finds itself in a sensitive position involving the treatment and rights of employees. But how does management legally handle a precarious situation with employees without the legal ramifications exploding in their face? This course is an overview for management about the essentials of employment and labor law. It includes introductions to current federal laws regarding  more...

Experiencing Anger Like most people, you have probably gotten angry while at work. A disagreement with a co-worker or manager during a business meeting could make you lose your temper. By taking this course, you will learn why people become angry and recognize how you express your own anger. You will also learn simple techniques to minimize angry emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Since you may have to deal with  more...

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

Effective Interfunctional Relationships Whom did you talk with at work this week? To accomplish your goals in today's workplace, you not only have to interact with personnel in other departments, you often have to coordinate or even rely on them. Tasks are fluid and flow across functional boundaries. The products or services your company offers require a cooperative effort to produce. But by nature, most companies are structured  more...

Effective Intergender Relationships Guess what. Men and women are different. Socially, the differences offer an attractive mystique. But in professional situations and in the workplace, the significant differences in male and female communication styles can cause problems. There is no denying that women and men vary significantly in their verbal inflections and tone, their body language, and how they listen to others. They pick up  more...

Communication Business Etiquette How's it going? Is this an appropriate greeting in today's corporate workplace? How about telephone use? Is it always necessary to return phone calls? If so, how soon should you do it? Is e-mail the method of choice for communicating all your ideas, or is another way better? How important is your tone of voice when dealing with a customer? All these questions are a matter of etiquette. How you  more...

The Process of Interpersonal Communication It is almost impossible to be productive in today's business environment without being an effective communicator. This is particularly true if achievement of your goals depends on your ability to influence others. You need to be able to communicate your ideas, instructions, thoughts, and feelings accurately. This is not as easy as it may seem, and ineffective communication is often at the core of  more...

Workplace Communication Skills Poor communication is often blamed for discord, errors, and misunderstandings in the workplace. In fact, and more correctly, poor communication of intent causes these problems. They occur when people are unwilling to say exactly what they mean, or what they want. They also occur when there is a reluctance or an inability to get clarification of another person's intent. These situations can be  more...

Communicating for Results For many people, success in the workplace depends on their abilities to influence others to take a particular course of action. This course gives a practical demonstration of how to communicate for best results in three common, but sometimes difficult, situations. Firstly, you will learn the communication skills required to ensure the collaboration and cooperation of your colleagues and peers when  more...

Resolving Conflict with Communication Skills Although, through the use of good communication skills, conflict in the workplace can be minimized, it can't be eradicated entirely. On the occasions when disharmony inevitably arises, there is a need for a different set of communication skills--those of negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. This course will give you an understanding of the various causes and outcomes of conflict, together with  more...

Assertiveness from Inside to Outside Do you sometimes wonder if there's a way to alter your professional style--to change yourself from the inside out? Do you believe there may be strategies you could use to develop a more assertive professional style? Do you want to learn about strategies that can help you interact assertively with others in the workplace? Now is a good time to enhance your professional assertiveness skills if you  more...

Perspectives on Conflict in the Workplace What is meant by the term "conflict," and what are the general attitudes towards it in the workplace? In this course, three prevailing attitudes towards conflict are compared. These are that: --Conflict is always a bad thing --Conflict is always a good thing --A certain level of conflict is productive, but too much is undesirable. This last view informs the rest of the course, which goes on to  more...

Handling Conflict No one can complete a working career without experiencing conflict, so it is essential for you to handle this conflict in the most effective way. To handle conflict well, you need to build a repertoire of techniques. These techniques require you to behave differently from your natural instincts at times. Therefore, a good starting point is to establish what your instinctive approaches to conflict  more...

Managing Organization Conflict As a manager, you will inevitably have to sort out some of the conflict that occurs in your organization. Sometimes, this will be between individuals, but often it will be between teams, and even departments. The different nature of these conflicts is likely to require different approaches, and there are also likely to be a range of particular demands on you in the way that you manage the  more...

Organizational Communication - Communicating in the Workplace Organizational Communication: Communicating in the Workplace is designed to help students understand how communication flows within an organization, how networks develop, and what roles individuals fulfill in an organization. The program also gives students guidelines for applying technology to organizational communication. By applying the guidelines, students will be able to communicate  more...

Analyzing Workplace War Zones A team would be worthless if everyone agreed on every issue. The purpose of teams is to facilitate discussions and foster creativity. Sometimes the same discussions and creative thoughts that help the team can also bring about conflict. Nobody is perfect and not everyone is going to get along. It's important that teams identify and target any problems before they escalate. At the end of this  more...

Conquering Conflict through Communication How many times have you said nothing because it was "good for the team" or got angry before thinking over the situation? These examples illustrate how important communication is in the workplace. Communication is more than what you say. It's what you don't say, how you listen to others, and how you listen to what you say. At the end of this course, you'll have the skills you need to listen  more...

Implementing IT Security and Workplace Safety Measures To protect data and hardware using access control and hardware security and to learn about potential workplace hazards and how to avoid them  more...

Six Sigma Listening to the Voice of the Customer "Let the buyer beware." That old business maxim of caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Now there's a new reality: Competition for consumer attention is intense across all industries and markets, so now it's the company itself which is being admonished to beware. That means businesses should be looking for the best way to gauge what its customers really need and  more...

Non-Unionized Workplaces HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee and labor relations. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating Human Resource professional's competencies. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for  more...

Health and Safety in the Workplace HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations, HRCI/PHR (Professional in Human Resources certification), cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including legislation affecting employee safety and health. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating Human Resource professionals'  more...

Risk Assessment and Prevention HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including issues in risk assessment and prevention. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating human resource professional's competencies. HRCI is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource  more...

The Reasons Why Diversity Matters ... the company's bottom line. Establishing diversity in the workplace is not limited to laws that pertain to the hiring of women and minorities. Nor is it limited to managing or even honoring differences between people, but rather, it is about taking those differences and putting them to work in the best possible way for both the good of the company and for the good of the worker. This course  more...

Changing Corporate Culture To instill an appreciation of diversity within a company is a difficult task. It requires changing existing views and practices that until now have defined the workplace. You can overcome ingrained attitudes by learning how a diversity initiative differs from federal mandate, why some workers will object to the concept of diversity, and how to handle their opposition. This course describes the  more...

Planning a Diversity Initiative Organizations often rave about the great job they do at managing diversity; however, diversity isn't something that needs to be managed. Rather, diversity is an initiative that must permeate the company culture to be truly successful. Perhaps you've asked yourself, "How can I create an environment in which all team members, with their diverse backgrounds, can contribute to their full potential?"  more...

Diversity the Future Employers must understand the ways in which the idea of diversity will continue to expand in the years to come. They need to prepare for demographic changes that will alter both the definition of corporate culture and practices for hiring, retention, and interaction with the company. This course explores the need for a holistic approach to workplace diversity, and the effects of incorporating a  more...

Tomorrow s Managers Competencies ...ng Glass, have never been more applicable than today. The workplace is changing. Today's managers are competing for skilled workers, facing high turnover, and coping with technology changes that occur at warp speed. Effective managers must be less product-oriented, and more people-oriented. In order to thrive in these shifting times, you need skills that will help you maximize the potential of  more...

Managing as Coach and Counselor "The ripest peach is highest on the tree." "A man's reach should exceed his grasp." How do you motivate employees to go after "the ripest peach," or reach for the skill level that seems beyond their grasp? You do it by coaching. Coaching is what cultivates employee growth, not to mention employee loyalty. In Managing as Coach and Counselor, you'll learn to take people from adequacy to excellence.  more...

Leading Generations X and Next This course deals with the characteristics and needs of the two youngest generations in the work force--Generations X and Next. These two generations have quite different attitudes toward work and career development. The first lesson identifies the needs of younger people with regard to their unique position in modern markets, desire for flexibility, desired work rewards, and career development  more...

Making Cross-generational Teams Work Teams in the modern workplace may include members from as many as four different generations. For a team to work effectively, its manager must understand generational distinctions. Individual team members may subscribe to different values, practice different work habits, or seek different goals. Lessons in this course cover the benefits and challenges of teaming silent generation, baby boom  more...

Cross-generational Workers in the 21st Century This course deals with preparing the work force generations (silent generation, baby boomers, Generation X, and Generation Next) for the workplace of the 21st century. The course's first lesson identifies the contributions each generational group makes to the workplace today. Contributions will center on the concepts of outlook, work ethic, and preferred leadership style. The second lesson in the  more...

Behavior Putting Your Best Foot Forward Are you interested in taking charge of your career? Would you like your job to be more interesting, to offer you more challenges? Today's workplace offers more opportunities than ever for administrative support professionals to assume more responsibility and be more active in office decision-making. This course will show you some ways to assess yourself to ensure you're ready to work towards a new  more...

Communicating with Power and Confidence Do you want to be an effective and powerful communicator? Do you want to take charge, welcome responsibility and view challenge as an opportunity? In today's workplace, when administrative support professionals talk, supervisors listen. They have been empowered and given many managerial responsibilities. They can now work alongside rather than as subordinates to their managers. They no longer only  more...

Using Effective Business Communication Someone walks into your office and tells you that the ten important packages you couriered have safely arrived in Albany, New York. Unfortunately, they were supposed to go to Albany, Georgia. This is an announcement no one wants to hear. This course is designed to help you use effective business communication as an effective administrative support professional.Learn about etiquette in the  more...

Organizational Behavior - Organizational Dynamics for Individuals Organizational Behavior: Organizational Dynamics for Individuals defines organizational behavior and identifies the variables and characteristics that influence an individual's behavior in the workplace.  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Managing and Sharing Information Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills necessary to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to design and manage forms and views; search domains, address books and the Internet for information; automate routine tasks by using agents; browse the Web by using the Personal Web Navigator; manage  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Managing and Sharing Information Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills necessary to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to design and manage forms and views; search domains, address books and the Internet for information; automate routine tasks by using agents; browse the Web by using the Personal Web Navigator; manage Web  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Calendaring and Scheduling Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills necessary to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to display the Lotus Notes R5 calendar and provide access to a calendar; work with appointments and alarms; schedule and manage meetings and resources; and integrate the calendar with other Notes  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Calendaring and Scheduling Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills necessary to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to display the Lotus Notes R5 calendar and provide access to a calendar; work with appointments and alarms; schedule and manage meetings and resources; and integrate the calendar with other Notes  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Messaging and Working Remotely Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills necessary to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to send messages and attachments; receive and reply to messages; organize and customize messages; and create local replicas, replicate mail and set up a machine for replication. L earn To: Send  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Messaging and Working Remotely Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills necessary to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to send messages and attachments; receive and reply to messages; organize and customize messages; and create local replicas, replicate mail and set up a machine for replication. L earn To: Send  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Collecting and Organizing Information Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to identify the different application types in Lotus Notes, the features provided for Lotus Notes mails and the features of Notes replication; use Notes workspace to perform common tasks; create and  more...

Lotus Notes R5 Collecting and Organizing Information Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Lotus Notes R5 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to identify the different application types in Lotus Notes, the features provided for Lotus Notes mails and the features of Notes replication; use Notes workspace to perform common tasks; create and  more...

Essentials of Business Law Employment Law Essentials of Business Law: Employment Law offers the student an overview of employment law essentials. This program identifies the elements of agent and principal relationships, the duties of agents and principals, and ways in which agreements between these two parties are ratified. The program also identifies fair labor laws and labor and management issues, including actions that constitute  more...

Managing Business Risk Developing a Risk Management Plan Managing Business Risk: Developing a Risk Management Plan teaches learners about the various risk management models as well as factors that influence the risk management function in organizations. Students will also learn about the risk management environment that organizations face and the methods used to assess those risks. Learn To Identify the differences  more...

Word 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Microsoft Word 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to create and insert text in a Word document; format text in a document; send and save files in Word; and manage and organize documents. L earn To: Create and insert text in a Word  more...

Word 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course provides participants with the intermediate skills to use Microsoft Word 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn to format and proof a document; enhance a document with drawing objects, charts, Clip Art, graphics and presentation enhancements; create a mail merge; and create envelopes and labels by merging an  more...

Excel 2000 Fundamentals Course Overview This course provides participants with the fundamental skills to use Microsoft Excel 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to create and save a new workbook; add and manipulate worksheets; enter and manipulate data in single and multiple cells; use formulas and functions; format workbooks, worksheets and cells; and  more...

Excel 2000 Proficient User Course Overview This course provides participants with the skills to use Microsoft Excel 2000 on a daily basis in their workplace. At the completion of this course, students will learn how to format and print data in a worksheet; make worksheet calculations by using the advanced formulas and functions provided by Excel; manipulate data in a worksheet; create and edit workbooks for integrating  more...

Diversity Series The Diversity Series includes the following courses: Diversity: Diversity in the Workplace Diversity: Managing Diversity in the Workplace To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Diversity Managing Diversity in the Workplace Team leaders, supervisors, and managers examine the impact of diversity and culture on individuals and organizations. They learn how to analyze and use models and skills for leading people toward using diversity as a source of competitive advantage. Learn To: Define diversity and its different facets. Identify business benefits of leveraging diversity. Identify aspects of culture  more...

Diversity Diversity in the Workplace Employees will learn what diversity is and how it influences their relationships with others. They learn to differentiate between-and overcome-stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. They acquire the communication skills they need to build on the advantages that a diverse workplace offers. Learn To: Define the many facets of diversity and explore how they can benefit individuals and  more...

International Business Essentials Succeeding as a Global Manager International Business Essentials: Succeeding as a Global Manager offers students an overall view of how to organize the global enterprise, how to recognize global management success factors, and how to manage across cultures. The program covers how to reengineer businesses to be successful in the global market, how to accomplish successful internationalization, and how to solve problems and  more...

Self Development Developing Rapport Through Communication Self-Development: Developing Rapport Through Communication offers the student an overview of the information required to develop communication fundamentals, enhance connections, and create impact with his or her language. The program details how to communicate effectively in writing, in one-to-one and one-to-many conversations, and through nonverbal cues. The program also details how to make a  more...

Frontline Leadership Series The Frontline Leadership Series includes the following courses: Frontline Leadership: Preparing to Lead Frontline Leadership: Knowledge in the Workplace Frontline Leadership: Positively Influencing Workplace Culture To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Emotional Intelligence Series The Emotional Intelligence Series includes the following courses: Emotional Intelligence: Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills Emotional Intelligence: Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence for Executives To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

E-mail Etiquette Series The E-mail Etiquette Series includes the following courses: E-mail Etiquette: E-mail in the Workplace E-mail Etiquette: Using E-mail to Communicate Successfully E-mail Etiquette: Writing Effective E-mail Messages To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Organizational Communication Series The Organizational Communication Series includes the following courses: Organizational Communication: The Fundamentals Organizational Communication: Communicating in the Workplace Organizational Communication: Managing Communication To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Business Etiquette Series The Business Etiquette Series includes the following courses: Business Etiquette: Office Protocol Business Etiquette: Communicating in Today a a s Workplace Business Etiquette: Business Functions and Travel To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

EnjoySAP What s New in Release 4 6 The Computer Based Training course (CBT) Enjoy SAP What's New in release 4,6 aims to provide all the employees of your company, who want to learn more about the new interface Enjoy SAP with an overview of it's handling, features and functions. The trainee will learn about the new features and functions of this release using a number of examples taken from the R/3 Basis system and cross-application  more...

mySAP com - Overview The Computer Based Training course (CBT) mySAP.com Overview aims to provide all employees of your company an introduction to SAP's answer to e-business, and the possibilities that mySAP.com offers. Trainees will be shown why mySAP.com was developed and the key components it contains. Furthermore, it shows how application hosting can be controlled throughout the system's entire life cycle,  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Purchaser This SAP R/3 4.6 Purchaser course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The student will be introduced to the environment in which the purchaser works, paying particular attention to the procurement process used in an enterprise and the most important information sources of the purchaser. Additionally, the student will be introduced to the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Shipping Employee The course SAP R/3 4.6 Shipping Clerk aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The learner will be provided with an overview of the basic functions and processes used in shipping processing. Furthermore, the learner will be provided with a detailed overview of the steps involved in outbound deliveries, picking, packing and goods issues in the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 AR Accountant The SAP R/3 4.6 AR Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The student will be shown how the FI component is integrated in the R/3 System, how to create master data for a customer, and how to post invoices and incoming payments. Furthermore, he will be able to display and process customer documents, and will be shown the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 AP Accountant This SAP R/3 4.6 AP Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. and how the FI component is integrated in the R/3 System. It also shows you how to create master data for a vendor and how to post invoices and outgoing payments. Furthermore, it will show how to display and process vendor documents. You will also be shown the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Financial Accountant This SAP R/3 4.6 Financial Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. It provides the student with an overview of the key components of R/3 Financial Accounting that affect financial accountants - namely the enterprise structure and master records. Furthermore, the trainee is provided with a structured introduction to the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 Cost Center Accountant The SAP R/3 4.6 Cost Center Accountant course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. and how the CO component is integrated in the R/3 System. It will also show the main tasks that a cost center accounting employee has to fulfill on a daily or periodical basis. Learn To: o Getting started with SAP R/3 4.6. o Starting the System and  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 SD Custromer Service Representative This SAP R/3 4.6 SD Customer Service Representative course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to start and log on to the R/3 System, Release 4.6. The student will be given an overview of the basic sales processes and how Sales and Distribution is integrated and organized in the R/3 System. Additionally, this course describes the master data used by sales employees. Furthermore, the  more...

mySAP com Workplace Overview mySAP.com Workplace Overview introduces the student to mySAP.com and the explains the role of the Workplace. It also shows the administrative system, which ensures that the Workplace functions are made available to the user. The Workplace unit takes a closer look at the Workplace concept, paying particular attention to roles, MiniApps, Customizing, and integrating component systems in the  more...

SAP R 3 v4 6 CO Cost Center Acct Master Data The course SAP R/3 4.6 CO Cost Center Accounting Master data is used to determine where costs occur within an organization and to assign costs to cost centers. You will learn the fundamentals of the Controlling Module, with particular focus on the customizing features and master data that are used in R/3 for internal accounting tasks. Learn To: o Getting Started with SAP R/3 4.6. o Starting  more...

Stress Management Fundamentals for Managers In Stress Management: Fundamentals for Managers, you will learn to recognize the importance of managing your own stress and addressing stress-inducing factors in the organization. You will also learn to recognize the causes and symptoms of employee stress as well as strategies to reduce workplace stressors and to support employees who are under stress. Armed with proven techniques for addressing  more...

Stress Management Fundamentals for Employees In Stress Management: Fundamentals for Employees, you will learn to recognize the warning signs of excessive stress and how to identify personal, social, and professional sources of stress. You will also learn proven techniques for combating stress, allowing you to take appropriate action to reduce its presence in your life. Learn To: Develop a basic understanding of stress and the  more...

Creativity Innovation Thinking Creatively In Creativity and Innovation: Thinking Creatively, you will learn to meet the demands of creative thinking in the workplace. This program will help you develop your creative thinking skills and allow you to practice using the creative thinking process. Learn To Identify the stages of the creative process. Recognize techniques that will  more...

Cross Cultural Business Comm Understanding Cultural Differences Cross-Cultural Business Communication: Understanding Cultural Differences offers students the information they need to understand the basics of cross-cultural business communication. The program provides information about the volume, pitch, and rate of speech that should be used when communicating cross-culturally. Cultural differences in nonverbal and written communication are also explained.  more...

Interpersonal Communication Listening Skills Interpersonal Communication: Listening Skills teaches you how to develop the skills you need to be a critical listener and how to respond appropriately to speakers. In this program, you will have the opportunity to visit with a listening expert and practice skills in a work environment. Both activities will help you improve your listening skills and decrease listening problems in the workplace.  more...

Emotional Intelligence Applying Emotional Intell in the Workplace Emotional Intelligence: Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace gives the student an overview of the use of Emotional Intelligence from a leadership perspective and provides a process for applying Emotional Intelligence in everyday interactions with team members and employees. The program covers how the process can be applied in various situations, including motivating, resolving  more...

Communicating w Difficult People Working with Difficult Employees Communicating with Difficult People: Working with Difficult Employees offers the student an overview of the information required to identify, address, and discipline employees who display difficult behavior. The program details characteristics and sources of difficult behavior, effective techniques to prevent difficult behavior in the workplace, and proper communication methods to build better  more...

Communicating w Difficult People Handling Difficult Co-Workers Communicating with Difficult People: Handling Difficult Co-Workers offers the student information on how to define difficult co-workers, cope with their difficult behavior, and resolve conflict caused by the negative behavior. The program describes the proper methods to address each difficult personality type, the appropriate techniques to use to cope with and manage difficult behavior, and the  more...

E-mail Etiquette E-mail in the Workplace E-mail Etiquette: E-mail in the Workplace gives students an overall view of how to use e-mail effectively. The program covers e-mail basics, such as how to write effective messages, e-policies, and how to use e-mail accessories and passwords. The program focuses on the influences of e-mail, when to choose e-mail over other types of communication, how to avoid writing inappropriate messages, how  more...

Organizational Communication Communicating in the Workplace ...Workplace is designed to help students understand how communication flows within an organization, how networks develop, and what roles individuals fulfill in an organization. The program also gives students guidelines for applying technology to organizational communication. By applying the guidelines, students will be able to communicate effectively using technology. Learn To Given a  more...

Sexual Harassment What Employees Should Know Sexual Harassment: What Employees Should Know offers the student an overview of what sexual harassment is and how it affects organizations. The program details how to recognize harassing behaviors and what factors should be considered when determining whether behavior rises to the level of sexual harassment. In addition, the program teaches the learner actions to prevent or stop sexual harassment.  more...

Workplace Aggression Recognizing Aggressive Behavior In Workplace Aggression: Recognizing Aggressive Behavior, participants will learn why workplace aggression is an important issue that they must be able to identify in their workplace. They will learn what sources contribute to workplace aggression, as well as the three stages of aggressive behavior. Upon completing this program, participants will also be able to identify the nine profiles of  more...

Workplace Aggression Defusing Aggressive Situations In Workplace Aggression: Defusing Aggressive Situations, participants will learn the most effective way for addressing aggressive employees. They will learn what steps they should take to communicate with an employee who has behaved aggressively, as well as how to handle a situation that has become violent. In addition, they will learn how to help employees adjust after a violent situation has  more...

Workplace Aggression Taking a Proactive Approach In Workplace Aggression: Taking a Proactive Approach, participants will learn how their organization can proactively approach workplace aggression. They will learn how to identify improvements their organization can make to address workplace aggression, and how to establish a workplace aggression policy. In addition, they will learn how to use preventive hiring techniques to eliminate workplace  more...

Recruiting Retention Staffing Your Organization Recruiting and Retention: Staffing Your Organization offers the student an overview the benefits of forecasting human resource needs and using a job analysis to create a thorough job description. The program emphasizes the importance of the job description as a tool for the employment process that can help determine how a company identifies candidates, decides on a job source, and advertises job  more...

Human Resource Law Management s Role Human Resource Law: Management's Role provides a general overview of law affecting the workplace. These legal issues include wrongful discharge, wage and hour laws, and anti-discrimination statutes. In addition, this program provides ways employers can minimize employee complaints, and methods employers can use to handle, document, and seek legal counsel for claims. Learn To  more...

Human Resource Law Understanding Privacy Rights In "Human Resource Law: Understanding Privacy Rights," you will learn the laws that apply to employee and privacy rights in the workplace and how those laws might impact your company policies regarding searches, seizures, monitoring, and e-communications. You will also learn how, as an employer, you can protect employees' rights, how to conduct lawful e-communications, and how to minimize your  more...

Women in Leadership Developing a Leadership Path In Women In Leadership: Developing a Leadership Path, you will learn the steps for balancing your personal life and professional life, such as how to match your responsibilities to your priorities. In addition, you will learn the guidelines for relating to co-workers of the opposite gender, as well as the guidelines for recovering from career derailment. Learn To  more...

Goal Setting Organizational Goal Setting In ''Goal Setting: Organizational Goal Setting,'' you will learn how to set goals with teams. You will also learn how to set goals for an organization through the use of organizational objectives, statements of values, and vision and mission statements. In addition, you will learn how to implement strategic goals in your workplace. Learn To Help a team develop and  more...

Delegation Understanding Delegation In "Delegation: Understanding Delegation," you will learn what delegation is and how to generate a delegation climate in your workplace. Outlining the benefits of delegation and the reasons why it is so important, the course then teaches the positive results of delegation as well as how to identify potential delegates and some strategies for managing them effectively. The course encourages  more...

Employee Performance Resolving Conflict Learn the strategies and tactics necessary for effective conflict resolution in Employee Performance: Resolving Conflict. You will be given the opportunity to create a more productive work environment by addressing conflict between another manager and yourself, between employees, and among team members. Learn To Examine many sources of conflict.  more...

Essentials of Management Creating a Positive Workplace In Essentials of Management: Creating a Positive Workplace, students learn techniques for encouraging positive behavior on the job, as well as the best methods for addressing negative attitudes. In addition, students learn how to apply guidelines for creating a fun atmosphere throughout their office, department, or division. Learn To Understand why positive  more...

Essentials of Management Maintaining a Productive Workplace In Essentials of Management: Maintaining a Productive Workforce, students learn various ways to improve a job process, to provide support to help employees stay productive, to offer employees feedback, and to apply strategies for improving productivity. In addition, managers learn how to help employees overcome three main productivity problems encountered in the workplace. Learn To  more...

Change Management Managing Change Change Management: Managing Change will help you develop the skills to proactively address change and meet the challenges of transition in the workplace. You will practice your skills as you work with various employees to overcome the problems encountered when making changes in your organization. Learn To Identify the different levels of change.  more...

Business Ethics Managerial Business Ethics In Business Ethics: Managerial Business Ethics, you will learn about common managerial ethical issues, as well as ways to proactively ensure ethicality in the workplace and address subordinates' ethical issues. You will also learn causes of unethical behavior, how to recognize unethical behavior, and how to end unethical behavior in the workplace. Learn To  more...

Business Ethics Organizational Ethics In Business Ethics: Organizational Ethics, you will learn about functional area ethics and organizational ethical principles, as well as steps for developing a code of ethics and executing an internal ethical audit. You will also learn the four categories of corporate social responsibility and steps you can follow when social responsibilities clash. Learn To  more...

Managing Generations in the Workplace Generations Working Together In Managing Generations in the Workplace: Generations Working Together you will learn the importance of managing the generations in the workplace. It teaches how intergenerational confrontation can be a positive interaction, how to effectively coach and manage intergenerational teams so as to maximize their performance, and how to motivate employees and promote winning behaviors. Learn To  more...

Managing Generations in the Workplace Recruitment Retention In Managing Generations in the Workplace: Recruitment and Retention you will learn strategies for recruiting from the four workplace generations. It outlines different generational traits, explains what strengths each generation will bring to the interview process, offers interviewing strategies, and teaches how best to approach orientation and retention for intergenerational recruits. Learn  more...

Team Conflict Resolving Team Conflict Team Conflict: Resolving Team Conflict offers the student information for identifying, clarifying, and addressing team conflict. The program covers conflict resolution styles, identifies types of team conflict, and gives guidelines for resolving team conflict. Learn To Identify the effects of team conflict. Identify how  more...

Administrative Assistant Skills Excelling as an Admin Assistant In Administrative Assistant Skills: Excelling as an Administrative Assistant, you will learn how to make office politics a positive tool, build strong business relationships, and manage temporary staff effectively. You will also learn how to create a stress management plan and develop a positive attitude. In addition, you will learn how to work effectively with your supervisor, work well with  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 Curriculum The SAP R/3 4.6 Curriculum includes the following courses: SAP R/3 4.6 Purchaser SAP R/3 4.6 Shipping Employee SAP R/3 4.6 AR Accountant SAP R/3 4.6 AP Accountant SAP R/3 4.6 Financial Accountant SAP R/3 4.6 Cost Centre Accountant SAP R/3 4.6 SD Customer Service Representative Customer Relationship Management SAP R/3 Business Warehouse Configuration Overview Business Information  more...

SAP R 3 4 6 CO Profitability Analysis The course SAP R/3 4.6 CO Profitability Analysis provides the basic knowledge for using the SAP R/3 system on a daily basis. To transfer the needed knowledge the course makes use of an example: planning a sales organization and comparing to actual data. The initial unit provides an introduction to SAP R/3 4.6 a a s fundamental features; explaining how to log on to the system as well as  more...

Managing Generations in the Workplace The Managing Generations in the Workplace Series includes the following courses: Managing Generations in the Workplace: Understanding the Generations Managing Generations in the Workplace: Generations Working Together Managing Generations in the Workplace: Recruitment and Retention To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Essentials of Management Series The Essentials of Management Series includes the following courses: Essentials of Management: Negotiating Skills Essentials of Management: Succeeding as a New Manager Essentials of Management: Creating a Positive Workplace Essentials of Management: Maintaining a Productive Workforce To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired  more...

E-Business Part 6 Working with Employees This course covers establishing acceptable use policies, email etiquette, company-employee communication and employee-employee communication. Finally, it needs to cover guidelines for building the Intranet and establishing document sharing. Learn To: a Identify the key issues involved in establishing effective communication within an organization. a Identify the guidelines for  more...

Business Etiquette Communicating in Today s Workplace Business Etiquette: Communicating in Today's Workplace offers the student an overview of how to use etiquette in daily communications and practice etiquette in meetings. The program details how to introduce people and become a good conversationalist. In addition, the program teaches the learner how to apply courtesy in telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Learn To Given a set  more...

Managerial Leadership Leading Through Change Managerial Leadership: Leading Through Change discusses the three phases of planned change and the importance of planning changes before implementing them. This program highlights the types of information employees need in order to understand the need for and accept organizational changes, as well as guidelines for motivating employees through a change process and a process for solving problems  more...

Frontline Leadership Preparing to Lead Frontline Leadership: Preparing to Lead offers the student an overview of the information required to identify, address, and discipline employees who display difficult behavior. The program details characteristics and sources of difficult behavior, effective techniques to prevent difficult behavior in the workplace, and proper communication methods to build better relationships with difficult  more...

Frontline Leadership Knowledge in the Workplace Frontline Leadership: Knowledge in the Workplace emphasizes the importance of managing knowledge in the workplace, conducting assessment interviews for employees, utilizing employee knowledge and input, and providing employees with opportunities for continuing education. The program also details the affects technology has on the exchange of knowledge and offers guidelines for using specific types  more...

Frontline Leadership Positively Influencing Workplace Culture Frontline Leadership: Positively Influencing Workplace Culture covers the factors that determine workplace culture and outlines a process for leading employees through culture changes. This program also covers two styles of frontline leadership and offers tips for fostering a positive work environment, addressing negativity, and inspiring employee innovation. Learn To  more...

Motivation Empowering to Increase Motivation In Motivation: Empowering to Increase Motivation, you will learn about empowerment by seeing how it can be used to increase motivation. You will learn how empowerment affects the workplace, how to overcome barriers that hinder empowerment, and how an empowerment plan can be developed. You will also learn how to recognize empowerment, the benefits of empowerment, and how to prepare to empower  more...

Organizational Behavior Organizational Dynamics for Individuals Organizational Behavior: Organizational Dynamics for Individuals defines organizational behavior and identifies the variables and characteristics that influence an individual's behavior in the workplace. Learn To Identify OB dependent variables demonstrated by an employee. Identify types of power. Avoid  more...

Managing Generations in the Workplace Understanding the Generations Managing Generations in the Workplace: Understanding the Generations introduces the learner to the four generations found in the workplace today. It then characterizes each generation, accounting for their influences, their value systems, their performance in the workplace, and their generational personalities. Learn To Differentiate between the Boomer generation  more...

Workplace Aggression Series The Workplace Aggression Series includes the following courses: Workplace Aggression: Recognizing Aggressive Behavior Workplace Aggression: Defusing Aggress Situations Workplace Aggression: Taking A Proactive Approach To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Business Code of Conduct Ethical Responsibility This course examines ethical responsibility in the workplace by focusing on relationships with customers, prospects, competition, suppliers, creditors, and employees. identify effects of ethical behavior on the internal constituencies of a company. identify effects of ethical behavior on the external constituencies of a company. identify features of a corporate code of conduct. identify issues  more...