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Excel Advanced-1 Day March 29, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm This course looks at some of the Advanced features in Excel. Topics covered will speed up repetitive actions, and further customize Excel. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Solid understanding of all Excel Introduction and Intermediate Level I topics. Recommended: Knowledge of Excel Intermediate Level II topics. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Access Intermediate Level 1-3 Days March 12-14, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm This course builds on the two-day Introduction course. The objective is to learn enough about Access to start developing databases. The Introduction course begins this process by seeing how to create tables and queries. This course illustrates how to create a relational database and how to design forms and reports. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Solid understanding of all Access Introduction topics. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Access Introduction-2 Days March 8-9, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm This course provides the first step in learning how to use this powerful database program. The objective is to provide participants with an understanding of Table design, entering data, and building Queries to manipulate data. Forms and Reports are briefly introduced using the Wizards provided. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Recommended: Use of one or more other programs, such as Excel or Word. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Asset Liability Management Techniques and Practices for Insurance and Pension This internationally acclaimed course consists of a 5-day on-site program and an optional 5-week e-learning course. A 5-week e-learning course covers ALM Essentials and prepares participants for the intense on-site experience. The 5-day on-site program includes professional classroom training on Asset Liability Management Techniques and Practices with concurrent tracks for Insurance and Pension, a specialized Master Class in either Dynamic Hedging or Interest Rate Models and a Seminar designed to bring together industry leading risk professionals to discuss the latest ALM issues and potential solutions being offered. Participants receive content-rich course materials including, application exercises, case studies, ALM software and valuable templates for implementing an ALM framework. more...

Instructor Led Corba Training Classes We conduct both basic CORBA courses as well as advance CORBA courses. This we do both on-site as well as at our premises. For details send mail to info invariantlogic.com more...

CORBA Training India We conduct CORBA Training and CCM Training. We conduct both on-site and at our premises. For details contact us at info invariantlogic.com more...

Uncertainty Analysis of Complex-Valued Measurands This is a short course on how to perform uncertainty analysis of complex quantities that are a function of real or complex variables, or real quantities that are a function of complex variables. more...

Access Introduction-2 Days March 12-13, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm This course provides the first step in learning how to use this powerful database program. The objective is to provide participants with an understanding of Table design, entering data, and building Queries to manipulate data. Forms and Reports are briefly introduced using the Wizards provided. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Recommended: Use of one or more other programs, such as Excel or Word. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Crystal Reports Introduction-2 Days March 8-9, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm Some database programs have limited reporting tools, or the user may not have sufficient programming or SQL knowledge to create some reports. This course is intended to introduce the use of Crystal reports to produce reports from almost any database data (for example, Microsoft Access). This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Pre-Requisites: Basic Windows knowledge and an understanding of database concepts. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Simply Accounting Introduction-2 Days March 19-20, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

InDesign Introduction-2 Days March 22-23, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm Adobe InDesign is a robust and easy to use design and layout program. With it you can create documents of many types, from single page advertisements and flyers, to complex multi-page color publications. In this course you will learn the basics of creating documents with InDesign. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Illustrator Introduction-2 Days March 21-22, 2007 9:00am to 4:00pm This course will introduce you to the basics of Illustrator. Illustrator is a sophisticated graphics program capable of creating complex and attractive illustrations and type effects. In this course, you will learn many of the basic skills that will allow you to take advantage of Illustrator's powerful tools. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Act! Intermediate-1 Day March 12th, 2007 9am to 4pm This course will introduce you to the advanced features of contact management. You will probably get the most out of this course if you want to learn how to modify templates and reports, perform complex lookups, customize a database, automate procedures, exchange data, perform database maintenance, and link to the Internet. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Course Prerequisite: Required: Understanding of Act Introduction topics. Certificates offered: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Ruby on Rails Training Ruby on Rails in Chicago by Training Connection http://www.trainingconnection.com 1. Building Ruby on Rails Web Applications - $1495 (3 days - instructor-led) Limited Offer Book a Ruby on Rails class and receive a CSS class valued at $795 for FREE: Building Ruby on Rails Web Applications This course is aimed at anyone looking to learn Ruby on Rails Web Development. No prior knowledge of Ruby is required and participants need not be experienced Web Developers. An entire unit is devoted to learning Ruby in a fun way, using the interactive Ruby console. You will be an accomplished Ruby programmer in no time at all What you will learn Program with confidence in the Ruby language Program with confidence in the Ruby language Build and deploy more...

Problem Student Problem-Solver: How to Help At Risk Students Your comprehensive guide to teaching and counseling difficult and problem students more...

What to Do About Students Who Refuse to Work Here is everything you need to know about getting students who refuse work to perform better in school. more...

Conduct Disorders-- What You Need to Know Discover the truth about working with conduct disorders and other extremely misbehaved youth. You will finally know the secret to managing these most unmanageable youngsters more...

Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Interventions for conduct disorders, oppositional and delinquent youth and children more...

Back-to-School Doesn't Have to Mean Back to Problems You name the problems, this workshop will show you how to prevent them, from poor motivation to violence, from truancy to work refusal. more...

Working with Troubled Girls You can't use one-gender-fits-all methods with girls. Find out what to do instead. more...

Classroom Management for the Unmanageable Classroom Learn how to manage even the most unmanageable classroom or group more...

Spot and Stop Student Violence Stop violence before it starts. Ideas for bullying, more. more...

Control the Uncontrollable Student Hundreds of methods to prevent and manage violence in school, community more...

Motivate the Unmotivated Student Motivation makers that will motivate even your most motionless students more...

Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth 200 innovative new methods to turnaround troubled and problem youth. more...

Advanced Java Advanced Java Course covers complete Training on Core Java (J2SE), J2EE, JSP, EJB, Struts, Beans, Swing, Hibernate, Spring, JBoss, Apache Tomcat, Weblogic and Websphere. Training is conducted by Industry Professionals in the evenings. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Limited seats per batch. more...

Embedded Java Embedded Java Course covers complete Training on Core Java (J2SE) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE 1.5.06) for Embedded Java. Training is conducted by Industry Professionals in the evenings. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Limited seats per batch. more...

"Soft Skill Training Program" The personnel and professional effectiveness training is the best strategy for the realization of one s goals. Through our Training Programs, professionals will be able to do better in their respective domains by learning to listen more effectively, problem solved more efficiently and conduct their lives in an assertive, organized and less stressful manner. more...

Time Mastery Profile Virtual Train-the-Trainer The Time Mastery Profile Virtual Train-the-Trainer empowers trainers and consultants to learn to administer the Time Mastery Profile and then utilize it to meet their personal and organizational objectives. The Virtual Time Mastery Profile Train-the-Trainer combines independent study, personalized individual telephone coaching, & a variety of training materials. The Virtual Train-the-Trainer may be completed in as few as 3 days or over up to 3 weeks. About the Time Mastery Profile: The Time Mastery Profile was developed by Inscape Publishing, the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems. The Time Mastery Profile helps learners more effectively use planners, calendars, and other time-management tools to accomplish more and find greater balance in their daily lives. more...

Team Dimensions Profile Virtual Train-the-Trainer The Team Dimensions Profile Virtual Train-the-Trainer empowers trainers and consultants to learn to administer the Team Dimensions Profile and then utilize it to meet their personal and organizational objectives. The Virtual Team Dimensions Profile Train-the-Trainer combines independent study, personalized individual telephone coaching, & a variety of training materials. The Virtual Train-the-Trainer may be completed in as few as 3 days or over up to 3 weeks. About the Team Dimensions Profile: The Team Dimensions Profile was developed by Inscape Publishing, the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems. The Team Dimensions Profile provides team members with self awareness about how they tend to think and behave when working with a group. Participants learn to value their more...

Dimensions of Leadership Virtual Train-the-Trainer The Dimensions of Leadership Profile Virtual Train-the-Trainer empowers trainers and consultants to learn to administer the Dimensions of Leadership Profile and then utilize it to meet their personal and organizational objectives. The Virtual Dimensions of Leadership Profile Train-the-Trainer combines independent study, personalized individual telephone coaching, & a variety of training materials. The Virtual Train-the-Trainer may be completed in as few as 3 days or over up to 3 weeks. About the Dimensions of Leadership Profile: The Dimensions of Leadership Profile was developed by Inscape Publishing, the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems. The Dimensions of Leadership Profile allows learners to explore leadership from one of three points of view: self as leader, more...

Discovering Diversity Virtual Train-the-Trainer The Discovering Diversity Virtual Train-the-Trainer empowers trainers and consultants to learn to administer the Discovering Diversity Profile and then utilize it to meet their personal and organizational objectives. The Discovering Diversity Profile Train-the-Trainer combines independent study, personalized individual telephone coaching, & a variety of training materials. The Virtual Train-the-Trainer may be completed in as few as 3 days or over up to 3 weeks. About the Discovering Diversity Profile: The Discovering Diversity Profile was developed by Inscape Publishing, the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems. Once employees identify their current attitudes about workforce diversity, the Discovering Diversity Profile helps them understand how their viewpoints and more...

DiSC Virtual Certification for Trainers, Coaches, & Consultants The Virtual DiSC Certification process empowers trainers, coaches, and consultants to learn the DiSC model, administer DiSC learning tools, and then utilize the model and tools to meet their personal and organizational objectives. The Virtual DiSC Cetification For Trainers, Coaches, & Consultants incorporates a variety of DiSC-based training materials including self-paced online training with personalized DiSC telephone coaching. The Virtual DiSC Certification takes approximately 15 hours to complete. About the DiSC Profile The DiSC Profile was developed by Inscape Publishing, the leading provider of instrument-based learning systems. For nearly 30 years, the DiSC Profile has unlocked the door to productive communication and relationships through its DiSC Dimensions of Behavior learning more...

Advanced Public Relations Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Practice the key communication skills and techniques which are essential for performing their public relations duties. Demonstrate a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with the internal and external publics of the organization. Play an active role in supporting the image and reputation of the organization. more...

Advanced Human Resources Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define the link between business strategies and Human Resources. Learn the reason behind employee turnover and the main tools and techniques for improving employee job satisfaction and retention. Understand the role of Human Resources in career development and deal with main issues related to career paths and succession planning. List the main types of performance management and appraisal rating systems and how and when to use each. Explain variable and executive pay and define the success criteria for designing variable pay plans and incentive systems. more...

Cost Management: Strategies for Business Decisions Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn the importance of analyzing and managing costs. Understand Activity-Based Management ABM. Appreciate the importance of process costing and cost allocation. Develop important tools for planning and decision making. Evaluate and manage performance through strategic cost management. more...

Total Quality Management (TQM) Tool Box for Continual Improvement Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of quality models. Understand TQM philosophy. Learn to use TQM improvement tools to enhance customer satisfaction and improve processes within their organizations. more...

Certified Compensation & Benefits Professional Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define and clearly understand the importance of compensation to the overall aims of human resources management. Examine and comment on the benefits of job evaluation to an organization's compensation programs and choose an appropriate system. List the principle steps in a compensation survey and answer the question "why is job matching critical to the success of any compensation survey?" Link pay practices to an organization's culture and vice versa. more...

Reporting & Presentation Skills for Finance & Accounting Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn how to plan a financial presentation. Make use of visual aids to deliver powerful financial presentation. Enhance the image of your financial reports. Practice hands-on live presentations. Deliver financial messages in a concise, accurate, and timely manner. more...

HIPAA Security Policy Templates We have developed 67 security policies which include 56 security policies & procedures required by HIPAA Security regulation and additional 11 policies, checklist and forms as supplemental documents to the required policies. These policies meet the challenges of creating enterprise-wide security policies. The suite addresses all major components of the HIPAA Security Rule and each policy can be adopted or customized based on your organization s needs. more...

GMAT COACHING IN MUMBAI PRIVATE GMAT COACHING IN MUMBAI (BOMBAY). The course covers all sections tested by GMAT. It is offered to small groups of 2 to 7 students at a time only. The faculty is Prof. Murtuza Gadiwala, author of the acclaimed preparatory books 'MBA Entrance made easy'. He is also a highly respected trainer for CAT and CET exams. more...

Managing Your IT Projects Successfully Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Master fundamental project management skills, concepts and techniques. Link project goals and objectives to stakeholders needs in a clear, compelling manner. Set realistic, measurable objectives and estimate project costs and schedules using proven techniques. Develop work breakdown structures, and establish an effective project control and monitoring process. more...

Efficient Administration Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Develop interpersonal and communication skills in order to carry out administrative functions with confidence and efficiency. Take a proactive role in handling job responsibilities, thus assisting the boss in carrying out his/her work more effectively. Handle telephone calls properly and professionally. Develop self-management techniques and learn ways for dealing with time wasters. Improve memory skills with several reinforcement methods and exercises. more...

Competency-Based Human Resources Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define competencies, their history and the important role they play in Human Resources and the organization. Analyze the main components of a competency, the differences between each and their relevance to HR processes. Learn where competencies come from and apply the main steps in designing competency frameworks and models. Apply competencies in recruitment and selection processes. Learn how to use competencies for identifying training needs. Use competencies and behavioral indicators to design performance appraisal systems. more...

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain and interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Interpret Accounting Treatment for Assets, Liabilities, and Owners' Equity Transactions. Apply Accounting Principles in Developing Financial Statements. Analyze specialized accounting transactions. Use practical guidance to preparing Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. more...

Performance Management: Setting Goals & Conducting Appraisals Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain the essential components of a performance management system. Use Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to define company, department and individual goals. Set SMART performance targets and measures. Track performance and conduct periodic performance reviews. Prepare for and conduct professional annual performance appraisals. more...

Human Resources Training Dubai: Policies and Procedures Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of planning in the Human Resources function. Understand human resources policies and procedures. To develop human resources policies and procedures. more...

Strategic Capital Budgeting Decisions Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn the importance of assessing capital expenditures Understand and apply the Net Present Value technique, Payback Period, Internal Rate of Return, Profitability Index, and Accounting Rate of Return Become skilled at the tools for determining the viability of capital projects Perform Cash Flow Estimation Perform Scenario Analysis, Break-even Analysis, and be familiar with Risk analysis and its effect on capital budgeting more...

Managing & Evaluating Risks Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the key principles underpinning the effective management of risk. Identify the risks that are derived from people, processes, and systems and their impact on operational, environmental, financial and product elements. Know the process of Continuous Risk Management CRM and understand its 5 steps. Identify a range of techniques that can be used to support the management of risk process and to make appropriate decisions based on the information available. more...

Job Evaluation Techniques & Administration Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the basic principles of job evaluation. Understand the three basic methods of job evaluation Have an insight into the main job evaluation systems in use in the region. Evaluate jobs using one of these job evaluation systems. more...

Coaching & Counseling for Peak Performance Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define coaching, counseling and mentoring and describe the differences between these three critical people management skills. Decide when to use coaching and/or counseling in work-related situations. Coach and/or counsel an employee using the multi-step coaching and counseling processes. Use coaching and counseling to help subordinates meet or exceed work targets. Define mentoring, its main steps and requirements, and how it can be used to improve employee competence. more...

Re-engineering Your Organization: A Road Map to Business Process Improvement Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the terminology and benefits of Re-Engineering. Distinguish between analysis from a functional view and a process view. Build an understanding of the approach and techniques to apply when processes need to be re-engineered. Maximize customer satisfaction by matching process design to customer needs. Redesign workflow and structure successfully within the business. more...

Hospitality Events & Conferences Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Plan and prepare for events and conferences in a professional way. Organize the different functions in the event or conference. Control the different scientific and social activities in the event or conference. Prepare the estimated budget for the conference. Plan and organize different kinds of exhibitions. more...

Motivating & Retaining Employees Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Clear the main myths surrounding motivation and define the main theories for motivating individuals and teams. Define the relationship between attitude and behavior and use this information to motivate self and others. Define the main reasons behind de-motivated individuals and learn the main methods used in cutting down on employee turnover. more...

CORBA Training in India This class covers the essential concepts necessary to understand CORBA objects or/and CORBA components, and then interface design and specification. The class addresses such questions as: What is a CORBA object? (Differences from other object models) Do I have to use an object-oriented programming language like C or Java? What should I be thinking about when I design my object s/component s interfaces? How should I design my objects/component? What techniques and tools are there for component design? How do I use UML to model CCM components? How to implement/configure/distribute/deploy objects/components This class is taught seminar-style, with a fast flow of concepts and principles, and descriptions of techniques. This 5-day class covers the following topics: more...

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn the functions of financial management Understand the four key financial statements: balance sheet, income, cash flow and retained earnings statements. Interpret the financial health of a company or profit center. Master capital budgeting and cost-volume-profit analysis. Use financial information to manage the business or their departments. more...

Certified Sales Manager Training Objectives: By the end of the career training program, participants will be able to: Make a smooth transition from talented sales person to expert manager. Win respect by building your management skills. Ensure your team's productivity through recruiting, training and coaching skills. Effectively plan and target customers and territories. Successfully plan your logistical operations and organizational structure. more...

Speed Reading Techniques for Highly Effective People Training Objectives: By the end of the career training program, participants will be able to: Use advanced reading and comprehension skills. Read better and faster and concentrate more effectively. Get what they want and need from reading in less time. Comprehend and retain more of what they read. Know how to read work material, emails and all business reading more effectively. more...

Managing Conflict: Power through Influence Training Objectives: By the end of the career training program, participants will be able to: Define and understand the sources of conflict. Learn the different strategies used in resolving conflict. Identify their own personal conflict resolution style. Understand the different bases of power and how to change them. Apply influence and explore their relationships with others. more...

Academic Internship Programme A-One Learning is a state-of-the-art training institute where we bridge the gap between real world software development needs and what the traditional educational institutions teach. It is tailored for individuals who want to gain an entry into the software industry and also for professionals who want to keep abreast of latest technologies. A-One Learning targets the beginners as well as experienced developers. Apart from training fresh graduates, we also offer an opportunity for students to do their internship in our institute. The Internship provides the students with a challenging and rewarding experience, which includes the opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to specific projects. We currently have a list of the projects most of them running on Microsoft .NET more...

Acrobat Introduction-1 Day 03-13-2007. You have probably created documents using word processing and other office productivity applications, and have shared those documents with others, such as colleagues, clients, and reviewers. You've most likely shared printed copies of your documents with others, and may have shared documents electronically be emailing them as well. Now you may need to share electronic versions of your documents with others in a format that will allow them to view, print, and even review the content even if they don't have the original software you used to create the file. In this course, you'll use Adobe Acrobat to convert documents to PDF files, and will customize those PDF files for your needs and the needs of your audience. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, more...

Visio Introduction-1 Day 03-09-07 Visio is an easy-to-use graphics application especially suited for creating business graphics. Visio is best know for creating flowcharts, organization charts, calendars, office layouts, block diagrams, sales and marketing visuals and a variety of other business diagrams. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Pre-Requisites: Course Prerequisite: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Certificates offered: Participants receive with this course: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Crystal Reports Introduction-2 Days Date: 2007-03-08 Some database programs have limited reporting tools, or the user may not have sufficient programming or SQL knowledge to create some reports. This course is intended to introduce the use of Crystal reports to produce reports from almost any database data (for example, Microsoft Access). This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Pre-Requisites: Basic Windows knowledge and an understanding of database concepts. Certificates offered: Participants receive with this course: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Dreamweaver Introduction-2 Days Course is 2 days. 9am to 4pm each day. Dreamweaver Introduction introduces participants to all of the basics of the Macromedia Dreamweaver Web development application. During the course you will create your own web, then upload it to a web site. This course is classroom style instruction: Instructor-led, hands-on training. Pre-Requisites: Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Recommended: Working knowledge of one or more other programs, such as Word or Excel. Certificates offered: Participants receive with this course: * courseware (notes on all topics covered, along with exercises used during course). * a certificate of completion more...

Career Development & Succession Planning Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: List the major advantages and common benefits to career development. Understand how career development systems are aligned with other HR functions. Define the roles of all stakeholders in promoting a development culture. Design Individual Development Programs (IDPs) and implement systematic career development systems. more...

Technical Report Writing Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Write clear and reader friendly technical reports. Understand the structure of technical reports. Produce various types of technical reports. Prepare visuals that supplement and support technical reports. Present technical information in an understandable manner. more...

The Efficient Buyer Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn all the required skills to be an efficient buyer. Understand the basic and modern principles of the buying function. Improve the efficiency of buying goods and services. Select suppliers in a better way. Determine transportation and packaging requirements. Improve total lead-time to speed up the purchasing cycle. more...

Financial Accounting & Reporting Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand important financial accounting topics and how to report them on the financial statements. Properly account for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Understand the annual report, management responsibilities for financial statements, and auditors' opinion. Fully understand the structure, presentation, and disclosure of the financial statements. Interpret and report income and balance sheet accounts. more...

Certified Master Trainer Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Integrate training with the core competencies and strategy of the organization. Identify the various methods to conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Write Instructional Learning Objectives (ILO's) and design a training session on a topic of their choice. Deliver a thirty-minute training session and exchange feedback related to their training session, as well as other participants' sessions. more...

Contract Development Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify the contractual provisions needed in different types of contracts. Use appropriate language to create good contract clauses. Produce clear and unambiguous contractual clauses to suit each different situation. Distinguish between necessary complexity and mere legal jargon. Simplify complex language where appropriate. more...

Advanced Selling Strategies Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Respond to customers' needs in order to adapt their selling approach to those needs. Provide advanced selling knowledge and skills for dealing with customers' objections and closing the deal. Gain awareness of the professional behavior during all phases of the sales call. Obtain an understanding on how to develop a long-term relationship and partnership with their customers. more...

Job Analysis & Job Description Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of job descriptions in the wider context of Human Resources. Carry out job analysis to obtain information for the preparation of job descriptions and other purposes. Write job descriptions. more...

Contract Preparation & Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and apply the major steps involved in the tendering and contracting process. Define the scope of work and the implications of a poorly prepared scope. Select contractors more efficiently. Manage the process of awarding contracts. more...

Basics of Human Resources Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain the main functions in Human Resources and the role of each. Learn the basics of the recruitment and selection function and explain the main steps in attracting and hiring qualified candidates. Learn the cycle of the training and development function and how T&D works from identification of training needs to evaluation of training. Learn the roles and responsibilities of human resources specialits in designing and implementing a performance management system in their organization. Understanding the basics of compensation and benefits and list the main components of a competitive compensation system. more...

Basic Presentation Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Practice the key techniques and skills necessary to design dynamic presentations. Prepare and deliver two presentations and give and receive feedback on them. Develop greater confidence in speaking to a group of people. Learn the qualities of a dynamic presenter and ways for achieving them. more...

Supervisory Skills: Level 2 Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Plan and control work and contribute towards the attainment of company's objectives. Use effective communication techniques. Work in teams and resolve conflicts. Practice professional techniques in policy enforcement and corrective guidance. Use time in an effective way. more...

Basics of Transport Fleet Maintenance Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Distinguish the important from the unimportant in managing the maintenance of a fleet (cars, buses, trucks, materials handling equipment, ). Identify the critical vehicles, mechanics, vendors and drivers costing money. Apply new ideas to reduce maintenance calls and fuel consumption. Slash paperwork and improve warranty recovery. Manage fleet maintenance with efficiency and impact. more...

Certified Fixed Assets Professional Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn up-to-date rules covering the managing and accounting for fixed assets. Gain knowledge of depreciation management techniques and how they affect your operations. Be able to correctly recognize and measure fixed assets. Report fixed assets accurately by adhering to internationally recognized conventions. Understand how to manage disposals, impairment, sales, and exchange of assets. more...

Warehouse Operations & Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Maximize user service and provide fast and accurate issuing. Plan and control the warehousing operation to minimize the operational costs. Guarantee safety to the warehouse personnel and facilities. Plan to develop the warehouse personnel. Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to warehousing management in the Arab World. more...

Certified Purchasing Professional Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn the important organizational role of the purchasing department. Conduct accurate supplier analysis. Evaluate the performance of the department at the macro level. Know when and how to train the purchasing staff. Decide when to buy or lease based on key purchasing factors. Improve the efficiency of buying goods and services. more...

Improving Productivity through Quality & Cost Reduction Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify ways and means to improve organizational and/or departmental productivity in order to increase profits and/or decrease/eliminate costs or losses. Identify and apply several cost reduction strategies in order to meet changing global, statutory and market conditions. Recognize the business processes that need re-evaluating and/or re-engineering. Recognize and apply quality improvement techniques in order to improve productivity. more...

Maintenance Management for Buildings & Facilities Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand how to manage effectively building and facilities maintenance. Structure a cost saving project and determine the required changes. Set up a work order system, PM procedures and task lists. Estimate custodial work, conduct craft training and increase the motivation of maintenance staff. more...

Essential Skills for Professional Financial Managers Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Gain knowledge of essential skills to enhance our ability to run the Finance Department. Manage finance functions in an organized and professional manner. Understand the reporting requirements for the Finance Department. Become skilled at important personal organization, staffing and time management skills. Apply finance policies and procedures to add-value and communicate effectively with other departments. more...

Call Center Management Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and solve common call center problems. Acquire higher productivity from call center operators. Apply the skills required by a call center manager. more...

Money Mystery: Discover Simple Ways to Get Money for Your Business This one-hour telephone seminar will unlock the mystery of getting money for your business. Get vital tips on how to get access to capital. This telephone seminar is free and open to the general public. You can call in from the comfort of your own home or office. All registered participants will get a free special report, "Top Resources for Small Business." more...

Solutions Accident Investigations The best way to avoid an accident is to have a good accident prevention plan in place, but even then sometimes things go wrong. This is when you use that information to learn from it, and we do it by making a thorough investigation of the accident or near miss and providing every one with lessons to be learned from it in order to avoid it from happening again. Create and implement Emergency Plans Emergency Plans are required by local Agencies as well as by Federal Regulations. Having them does not only provide the means of compliance you need, but it protects your employees and facilities as well. Create and Implement Safety and Security Policies It is really important that a company has Safety and Security Policies established and implemented. This plays a more...

IBM Mainframe Training We provide a two month training programme on IBM Mainframe. During this period members will get chance to work on live projects which can be very well used for the Industrial Trainings. Course Duration: IBM MainFrame: 2 months (Theory Hands-On Training) - LIVE & REAL MAINFRAME Course Fee: IBM Mainframe Training:Rs. 20,000/- IBM Mainframe Training: Rs: 25,000/- (with DB2 Certification) Special Rates for Students ( * Minimum 5 students required) - IBM Mainframe Training:Rs. 15,000/- IBM Mainframe Training: Rs: 20,000/- (with DB2 Certification) Faculty: All the trainers will be experienced and from IT Industry having relevant work experience. Projects: We will provide you the live projects to work on. more...

CCIE Certification CCIE certification in Routing and Switching indicates expert level knowledge of networking across various LAN and WAN interfaces, and a variety of routers and switches. Experts in R&S solve complex connectivity problems and apply technology solutions to increase bandwidth, improve response times, maximize performance, improve security, and support global applications. Candidates should be able to install, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and dial access services. more...

Diversity & Cultural Competency This workshop will explore individually constructed and societal imposed cultural lenses. Throughout a self-awareness exercise and group discussions, participants will develop an understanding of how our own bias and fears affect our perceptions and interactions with others. Who should attend: Individuals of all ages and from a variety of fields who are concerned about diversity issues, want to become allies and wish to increase their cultural knowledge base. more...

CeRGI Revision Workshop If you decided to study at home alone to pass you CeRGI exam this 1 day workshop will prepare you for sitting the exam and will help you to achieve your goal. You will have other delegates to talk through any outstanding questions you may have and with a mock exam you will be in a positive mind set for taking the exam. more...

CeRGI 4 Day Intensive Training Course This is an intensive programme which is run over 4 consecutive days is a must to prove that you are interested in doing what s best for the customer and ensuring that your knowledge is up to date. Delegates are allocated structured homework of approximately 90 minutes per night. Please note IFS charge a fee for each exam taken. This is a recognised qualification for the mortgage sales professional. more...

THE MORTGAGE SALES INTERVIEW This course is designed to furnish new mortgage advisors with the knowledge they need to succeed in the role. The course will develop the new advisors skills in selling the additional products a client will need when they take out a mortgage such as life insurance and home contents insurance and most importantly accident and sickness insurance. more...

CEMAP 2 Day Revision Workshop Did you decide to study at home alone to pass you CeMAP exams? If you did then a 2 day workshop to cover papers 1 and 2 will help you to achieve your goal. You will have other delegates to talk through any outstanding questions you may have and with mock exams you will be in a positive mind set for sitting the exams. more...

CERTIFICATE IN MORTGAGE ADVICE AND PRACTICE (13 Day Intensive) Overview This is a recognised qualification for the mortgage sales professional. Self study is not always the best way to learn especially when you are learning a new subject. The best way to pass exams is to study in a group, away from all the distractions that can be around you at home or in the office. With a clear goal and time to gain the knowledge, sit mock exams (paper based) you will easily pass the 3 exams. Delegates are allocated structured homework of approximately 100 minutes per night. more...

THE EFFECTIVE TEAM LEADER Outline The Effective Team Leader course is designed to help delegates understand the initial skills and responsibilities that go with first line management responsibility. The course looks at a combination of skills and behaviours associated with successful management of people and resources. more...

ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS Outline The programme is designed to improve communication skills and assist individuals in understanding the communication process, to increase confidence and be more assertive. This course specifically highlights dealing with difficult situations, developing the ability to say no and what being assertive means. more...

APPRAISAL SKILLS Outline A successful appraisal meeting leads to successful results from the appraisee. This course looks at what appraisals aim to achieve; how to conduct an appraisal interview from planning the meeting, conducting the interview, and follow up actions. This course uses company documents/procedures to ensure relevance to the business. more...

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Outline This proposal is designed to train delegates to be effective communicators. This programme is designed and tailored to meet the organisation s objective, which is to ensure information is passed in a constructive manner, enabling two-way communication. The emphasis will be placed on clear communication and structure, with use of props/materials to aid impact. more...

INTERVIEWING SKILLS Outline It is difficult to assess the full economic impact of making a wrong decision during the recruitment selection process. It is essential to select the candidate(s) who are suitable for the post. more...

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION SKILLS Course Outline Fundamental to the success of any organisation is having the right people in the right place, at the right time, and an essential part of this process is recruiting. However, recruiting is costly in terms of time and resources, and it is therefore essential that the right candidate is appointed first time. more...

MANAGING SICKNESS & ABSENCE Would you like to be able to reduce the costs of absenteeism and sickness in your organisation? If so, this course is ideal. On completion of this interactive course you will learn the causes and associated costs of sickness and absence, identify how to measure absence and turnover and identify how to implement effective systems to help improve performance in this important area. more...

ASSERTIVENESS Course Overview Ever felt like saying No but always end up saying, Yes ? Are your views/opinions never taken into account, even when you ve been asked to give them? If so, this course will be of benefit to you. more...

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Course Overview This activity based workshop introduces the fundamentals of effective Project Management. It covers project management from Initial Idea to Implementation and beyond, looking at the tools and techniques to help you deliver real benefits to the business more...

TIME MANAGEMENT FOR MANAGERS Course Overview If you know your team has the ability to achieve its aims and objectives but you just can t see how everything s going to be finished on time, this course is definitely for you. The course will enable you to manage your own, and your teams time more effectively. more...

COMMUNICATING & INFLUENCING FOR RESULTS Course Overview/Aim The course looks at how to communicate and influence others, and how effectively you are doing so. Delegates will gain a greater understanding of themselves but also others in order to be more effective as both a leader and a communicator. more...

Creative Thinking Techniques Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Determine their potential for creativity and innovation. Apply the creative thinking skills and methods in various work-related situations. Practice thinking in non-conventional ways (thinking out of the box using Mind Mapping and TRIZ). "Recollect and retrieve" memorized information easily and quickly more...

Advanced Negotiation Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Appreciate, through discussions and questionnaires, the relevance of generally accepted negotiating principles to their environment. Identify, through several self-assessment tests, their preferred negotiating style and how it affects the negotiating outcome. Identify their own approach to resolving conflict, building trust and respect business ethics. more...

Project Management Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Plan, schedule, implement and control projects in a structural and professional style. Review the financial aspects of the projects they are currently handling. Be more prepared to deal with all parties concerned through better negotiation and communication skills. Develop an awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses while managing projects. Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to managing projects in the Arab World. more...

Certified Contract Manager Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and apply the major steps involved in the tendering and contracting process. Define the scope of work and the implications of a poorly prepared scope. Identify administration tools and roles of contract administrator / assistants. Recognize the main contractual provisions and appreciate their effects on the implementation and management of future contracts. Discuss ways of using "lessons learned" to minimize confrontations during implementation. more...

Effective Budgeting & Cost Control Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization's strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense budgets. Identify all the appropriate costs to be included in a capital expenditure proposal. Analyze management cost reports and take corrective action. more...

Train the Trainer: From Design to Delivery Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Relate their psychological types and/or learning styles to instructional strategies. Analyze the basic assumptions and principles underlying adult learning. Write specific instructional learning objectives. Prepare an outline for a training program of their choice. Plan and deliver a training session relevant to their areas of expertise. more...

Successful Report Writing Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Write an effective report covering its various stages and divisions. Reach the proper conclusions based on analysis of findings. Give strong recommendations based on the right conclusions. Interpret numbers and illustrate reports with visual aids. more...

Moving Ahead with Process Mapping & Auditing Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Process definitions and importance of processes in their organizations. Elements of a business process. Process assessments for core, support and linkages processes. How to analyze, simplify and improve processes. Creating process maps and measuring performance. more...

Handling & Resolving Contractual Claims Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims. Recognize the different types of claims and how to prevent and/or deal with each type. Understand the different approaches to claims handling including alternative dispute resolution. Practice and discuss, through a project, all aspects of handling and resolving contractual claims. more...

Materials & Supply Chain Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define the objectives and functions of materials management (purchasing, stock control, stores, and physical distribution) and how they relate to each other. Present and discuss the specifications needed for each of the materials management functions in order to optimize the usage of personnel, facilities and capital. Use the right key performance indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the supply chain department performance. Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to materials management in the Arab World. more...

Simplification of Work Processes & Procedures Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Analyze the basic concepts and steps in work simplification. Practice the use of flow charts, office layout charts and work distribution charts. Simplify complicated procedures as part of a number of case studies. Analyze and distribute work allocated to employees in an organizational unit. Justify how the simplification of work procedures will increase individual and organizational productivity. more...

Recruitment, Interviewing & Selection Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define recruitment, list its main steps and learn the best methods for attracting qualified candidates. Learn the various techniques used for short listing and assessing candidates and the reliability and validity of each. Learn the main types of selection interviews and when and how to use each. Prepare and conduct a probing interview for any level in the organization and use data collected from the interview for selection purposes. List the important post-interview steps to be taken to ensure proper employee induction. more...

Middle Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Differentiate among the three levels of management and understand their responsibilities. Discuss the principal challenges managers face in today's increasingly competitive environment. Practice advanced managerial skills needed for senior positions. Resolve conflict based on a win-win approach. Introduce and manage change leading to continuous improvement. more...

Mastering Business & Financial Modeling using Excel Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Use Microsoft Excel in business finance more effectively. Perform analysis and evaluation to assist in enhancing the decision making process. Understand and create pivot tables and pivot charts. Analyze business data in no time. Prepare business and flash reports to senior management. more...

Six Sigma Fundamentals Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define and understand Six Sigma and why it is necessary. Apply the DMAIC problem solving method. Understand the role of Six Sigma in customer service and continual improvement. Implement and deploy Six Sigma. more...

Advanced Business Writing Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Develop advanced techniques for writing briefly yet clearly. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of different personal writing styles. Improve written work as a result of practical writing exercises. Match the written work with the reader's needs. more...

Business Development Making the link between training and business performance, whether you are new to sales or have years of experience, develop best practice, win and keep new customers. As a result of attending delegates will be able to deeply understand their customers and motivate commitment. This accelerated learning programme combines the skills and behavioural traits needed in todays increaasingly competitive business to business sales. * Market information and how to use it in sales planning * Appointment making and target setting * Initial impressions, Questioning techniques * Presenting the right solution with impact * Handling objections and gaining commitment more...

Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Control Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities. Manage routine, corrective, as well as large scale preventive maintenance activities. Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work. Use the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the maintenance department. more...

Efficient Administration Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Develop interpersonal and communication skills in order to carry out administrative functions with confidence and efficiency. Take a proactive role in handling job responsibilities, thus assisting the boss in carrying out his/her work more effectively. Handle telephone calls properly and professionally. Develop self-management techniques and learn ways for dealing with time wasters. Improve memory skills with several reinforcement methods and exercises. more...

Advanced Presentation Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn advanced techniques for presenting including the different methods of delivery. Research, organize, and structure powerful presentations. Prepare and deliver three presentations and give and receive feedback on them. Deliver presentations with optimal use of time, nerves, voice, dress, and body language. Use audiovisual support to enhance effectiveness and delivery. more...

Win-Win Negotiation Skills Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Recognize the soft, hard and principled styles in negotiating and identify their own personal negotiating styles. Plan and conduct (individually and within a team) several negotiations. Use the 10-point planning format that will allow reaching a win-win outcome. Appreciate and apply (if need be) different negotiating tactics. more...

Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Success Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the nature and theories underlying Emotional Intelligence (EI). Define the various EI competencies and identify areas for improvement as needed. Identify their personal strengths and blind spots revealed through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and EI self assessments. Determine the impact of different leadership styles and their associated competencies on organizational climate. more...

Tendering Procedures & Bid Evaluation Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Evaluate, in-depth, the process of preparing tenders and selecting potential suppliers. Understand the issues involved in assessing tenders for quality as well as value for money. Apply several approaches to bid evaluation using criteria, weights and scoring measures. more...

Inventory Planning & Stock Control Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Plan and control stock successfully and cost effectively using proven techniques of inventory management. Forecast demand and control lead time. Classify, count and reduce inventory. Reduce inventory investment and surplus. Use the right key performance indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the inventory department. more...

Strategic Purchasing Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the strategic role of the purchasing department. Perform accurate supplier evaluation. Learn the importance of value analysis to purchasing. Evaluate the performance of the department at the macro level. Improve the efficiency of the purchasing function. Know how and when to train the purchasing staff. more...

Organization & Manpower Management Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the fundamentals of how businesses work and the importance of organization management. Understand the process of forecasting ongoing requirements, and the development of action plans. Understand the importance of succession planning to continued business success. more...

Strategic Thinking & Planning Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define the strategic planning process and its main components. Implement the strategic planning model to define organizational Critical Success Factors (CSFs). Use CSFs to determine organizational performance measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Use KPIs to draft an organizational balanced scorecard. Convert a strategic plan to an operating plan. more...

Certificate in Advance GSM Technology Course Objective: The course aims to provide details theoretical as well as practical ((field study) knowledge for the implementation of the GSM network. At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify the key network elements which make up GSM network, Explain the channel concept in GSM network, outline the principle of GPRS & EDGE and its development, functionality of a WLAN (Wi-Fi & BLUETOOTH), identify the network elements of CDMA & UMTS networks, methodology involved in RF & LOS Site Survey, Installation & Commissioning of GSM Network element. Method of Training: Providing well designed training material to all the candidates, Lectures by qualified & experienced trainers. Provide details classroom study as well as on site field study. Group discussion. Question & Answer, more...

Promotion & Merchandising Strategies Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Analyze the power of promotion and merchandising in boosting sales. Design a promotion plan aimed at the trade and the consumers. Practice through field visits the principles of merchandising in outlets. Review the criteria for space management and shelf allocation in outlets. more...

Certified Administration & Office Management Professional Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define and understand the role of the office manager / administrator. Acquire time management skills required for better office productivity. Handle telephone calls properly and professional'y. List the main causes of stress and the techniques needed to control them. Learn communication strategies needed for carrying out responsibilities in an effective manner. Develop a service attitude and mindset aimed at the internal and external customer. more...

Product Coach Course The Virtual Bar Coach is an industry endorsed training program delivered on CD-Rom so that you and your staff can learn at work when it suits. The programme equips staff with comprehensive knowledge about the drinks they serve. Join Sam as he travels the globe to the countries where each of the popular spirits categories was born. Experience the culture, characters and products with Sam on his intrepid journey. This is cost effective training that bar staff will enjoy doing. more...

Licence Controller Course (LCC) The course is a highly visual, well presented, innovative learning tool... that will provide all the learning material you need to get your Manager's Certificate (the LCQ - Licence Controller Qualification). Who is it for? * This course covers all the content required for the new Licence Controller Qualification. The course has been purpose designed for new or existing managers of licensed premises wanting to obtain or renew their manager's licence. The course caters for both 'on' and 'off' licence premises and also clubs. What is it? * This course has been designed in New Zealand, by New Zealanders, for New Zealanders It is designed to provide the required training (and by arrangement the required assessment) for people needing to update or obtain their Manager's Licence.  more...

Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Introduction Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. The purpose of this two-day workshop is to teach database administrators working in enterprise environments how to determine and troubleshoot performance issues using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. The primary focus of this workshop is to teach the overall process of troubleshooting. It includes establishing monitoring standards and baselines, determining performance thresholds, and focusing the investigation on specific issues.   Audience This course is intended for current professional database administrators who have three or more years of on-the-job experience administering SQL Server database solutions in an enterprise environment.   Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: Working more...

Strategic Thinking Planning and Deployment Why do nearly 90% of strategic plans fail? Contrary to popular belief, strategy does not only occur at the top tier of the organizational hierarchy, but at every level throughout the organization. The ability to establish meaningful, financially sound direction, and to determine, deploy and implement the most effective strategies to get there is a fundamental skill every successful leader/manager must possess. In this course you will explore current thinking on developing, deploying and implementing strategy, including methodologies that promote flexible and focused strategic objectives that drive and sustain competitive bottom line performance. more...

Project Management Earned Value Management Systems Methods EVMS This course will introduce you to the concepts of Performance Measurement using Earned Value Systems. Earned Value Management is a technique used to quantitatively assess the real progress of a project by understanding the work that was completed, the time taken to complete it, and the actual costs or effort to complete the work. You will learn the fundamental tools and techniques for every day efforts of measuring project performance and how to convey this information to management and stakeholders. more...

Programming the Microsoft Net Framework with Visual Basic Net The goal of this course is to help application developers understand the Microsoft .NET Framework. In addition to offering an overview of the .NET Framework and an introduction to key concepts and terminology, the course provides a series of labs, which introduce and explain .NET Framework features that are used to code, debug, tune, and deploy applications. more...

PRINCE2 Overview The PMBOK while providing encyclopedic coverage of project management still requires its practitioners to employ a project management methodology so that work can be planned, performed and controlled effectively. In the UK, Europe and in over 150 countries worldwide, the PRINCE2 project management methodology is the methodology of choice to identify and organize the key elements from the PMBOK and other sources that are critical to project success. PRINCE2 offers a common sense, realistic approach to the managing of projects of all sizes. It is a process-based methodology that highlights how eight particular Components, when understood and effectively addressed, can additionally reduce risks in all types of projects. While PRINCE2 is based in the same ground as the PMBOK , more...

PHP 4 Introduction PHP 4: Introduction explores all of the major elements of PHP programming. With PHP, you can build dynamic, data-driven Web sites that use a variety of databases. Easy-to-understand code samples are used to demonstrate the many elements and techniques used in PHP programming. more...

Oracle Database 10g Program with PL SQL This class is applicable to Oracle8i, Oracle9i and Oracle Database 10g users. This course introduces students to PL/SQL and helps them understand the benefits of this powerful programming language. In the class, students learn to create PL/SQL blocks of application code that can be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management applications. Students learn to create anonymous PL/SQL blocks, stored procedures, and functions. They learn about declaring variables and trapping exceptions. Students will also learn to develop stored procedures, functions, packages and database triggers. Students will learn to manage PL/SQL program units manage dependencies, manipulate large objects, and use some of the Oracle-supplied packages. Students use iSQL*Plus to develop these program units. more...

Managing Generational Differences Piloting and Motivating the New Work Force Many organizations have figured out how to recruit young talent only to watch them drive down a collision course with seasoned employees over issues like work ethic, respect for authority, dress code and every work arrangement imaginable. The fact is generational conflicts are not merely a matter of young versus old. They mirror critical business issues every organization faces as it transitions from the workplace of the past to that of the future. This course focuses on the new multi-generation workplace as a complex and dynamic organism that requires flexibility and skill from all participants, especially from managers and leaders. more...

Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database This three-day instructor-led course provides students with product knowledge and skills needed to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2005 product features and tools related to maintaining a database. Audience This course is intended for IT Professionals wanting to become skilled on SQL Server 2005 product features and technologies for maintaining a database. At Course Completion After completing this course, students will be able to: Install and configure SQL Server 2005   Manage database files.   Manage security.   Perform administrative tasks.   Backup databases.   Restore databases.   Monitor SQL Server.   Troubleshoot SQL Server.   Transfer data.   Maintain high availability.    more...

ITIL Foundation Certification The ITSM Foundation course introduces the attendee to the fundamentals of IT Service Management as described in the IT Infrastructure Library. Delivered over three days, it features lectures, discussion, team exercises and quizzes. It culminates with a one-hour certification examination. more...

ITIL Service Manager IT Service Manager is the highest level of professional IT Service Management certification available. The candidate who achieves certification has demonstrated not only an in-depth knowledge of IT Service Management, but also the practical application of that knowledge. Class consists of two 5-day sessions covering the Service Support and Service Delivery processes and a 1 -day review session prior to the two 3-hour written examinations. Please note: The examination consists of two 3-hour essay exams and a successful evaluation of the candidate s skills by the tutors. Certification is through the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB). more...