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Tired of dealing with those piles of papers, clothes, or other objects that take up so much of your time figuring out what to do with? Or are you fed-up with your family complaining that you're a pack-rat? A clutter-bug? Or perhaps even something harsher? Put an end to your misery once and for all! This is the best time and place to start dealing with your clutter. This self-paced course will motivate you to organize your home, desk and/or home office. This course will provide lots of helpful tips, resources and practices that will have you remaining on the anti-clutter wagon forever. | | | Creating the Life You Want with Self Hypnosis
Is there something missing or lacking in your life? Do you desire change? This course will help you create the change that you desire. I will show how Self Hypnosis, Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Affirmations can help you work towards the person you would like to become. When you are ready to commit to growth and you truly want to be happy, then this course is for you. | | | Depression Management
Managing Depression is an engaging course that offers an abundance of ideas for taking personal control over the nasty symptoms of depression. Focusing on self-help for mild to moderate depression, this online class identifies the various symptoms of depression, and takes a meaningful and sincere approach, primarily to alternative and self-help therapies. While not excluding traditional and more conventional therapies--such as counseling and medical support--this course also encourages students to take steps to empower themselves to feel better as well as reviews holistic approaches toward the mind and body. Taking responsibility for as much of the healing process as possible – even if it simply means making an appointment with a doctor – is the first step toward more confidence and self-esteem. This class provides an uplifting, upbeat and realistic approach to depression which is intended to energize and encourage learners to face their problems head-on. | | | Nutrition 101
Improve your health and your life through nutrition and exercise. Create nutrition and health goals to motivate you to become a healthier you. Make meaningful, lasting changes to your diet that last. Review the digestion process and how our body would digest some pizza. Learn some real benefits of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Review some tips on including more fruits and vegetables in your schedule. Discover the difference between good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. Understand how to include more fiber in your eating habits, and the benefits of doing so. Review the importance of eating healthy choices of protein. Learn how to make healthy protein choices. Read about cholesterol and the difference between LDL and HDL. Uncover some benefits of including enough calcium in your diet, and how to prevent osteoporosis. Learn what vitamins are. Read some tips on how to choose a vitamin supplement. Find out some health hazards of being underweight or overweight. Discover some healthy ways to change your weight. Check out some real health benefits of including exercise in your schedule. Read and choose some ways to motivate you to exercise. Become a more energetic you with some tips on how to increase your energy through nutrition and exercise. Review some tips on how to decrease stress with nutrition and exercise. Distinguish the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance, and see how the body responds to a food allergy. Assess when to seek medical attention for a food allergy. Read some tips on how to avoid a food allergy or food intolerance. Incorporate healthy nutrition and exercise habits in your routine so that you can be healthier, have more energy, and feel great! | | | Lifetime Wellness 101
Health is defined as an optimal state of physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well being. The same explanation applies to wellness. It's like that old saying You don't have anything if you don't have your health. Our birth certificates don't have an expiration date. We're entitled to a lifetime of wellness. But we have to earn it. This Lifetime Wellness course will give you a blueprint to help you feel alive, vital, confident and experience a state of well-being. Treatment of disease may save lives, but it rarely results in wellness behavior and a feeling of well-being. Medical treatments rarely result in the ability to make healthier choices and deal with stress in a positive way. Can you actually exercise your mind back to wellness? Why not? Tune in to the messages your body is sending you; learn to take charge of your body composition and ways to nourish your body with fitness. Get the jump on nutrition by making good choices. New is only new for a day but personal growth never quits. Whether you're contemplating a second career or getting fit inside and out, this Lifetime Wellness course will help you design an entire existence worth of living. Learn a new prospective on weight and diet, and the importance of exercise to maintain good health. You'll explore new ways to define yourself, not only by past accomplishments but by the possibilities you create for the future. Lifetime Wellness gives you all the tools to create a lifetime of fulfillment at any age. So join us today. | | | Building Self Esteem
Your self-esteem needs your attention, as the consequences of low self-esteem are often the precursor for many other health related problems. Avoid future personal health issues by evaluating your level of self-esteem today! This self-paced course will examine what self-esteem is, the development and factors effecting self-esteem, an examination of the consequences and symptoms of low self-esteem, the behaviors associated with the symptoms of low self-esteem, and methods to rebuild self-esteem and maintain a good level of self-esteem throughout life. Anyone who is enduring the draining experience of low self-esteem, anyone who may know others suffering from low self-esteem, or anyone who is interested in maintaining a healthy and happy life in general, should enroll in this course today! | | | Living With Depression
Each year 1 in 10 people get depressed. That is 17 million Americans. In this course you will learn about depression, the symptoms and how to affectively live with this illness. Depression can be devastating to the person who is suffering with this illness. Depression is treatable. Explore the different types of treatments, both traditional and non traditional, which are available to you right now. By learning the basics of the illness, you begin to take back the control that you may have felt that you have lost. With knowledge, proper medical care and a good support system, you can learn to live a normal life with depression. This course will teach you how. | | | Phobias: Everything You Need To Know
Learn all about phobias. What the common treatments are and the medications that are available to help you through the tough times. For some, phobias will be a part of life, but there is hope. Through this course you will learn to take back your life and find the happiness that you deserve. | | | Surviving Infidelity
Many people are touched by infidelity. This course is primarily intended for people who are or have been in a long term relationship. The information in this course is to illustrate that some couples can survive the aftereffects of an affair, while others may choose to work on an amicable separation. It is my hope that as you proceed with this information you will grow and remain open to the process. Surviving infidelity takes great commitment and forgiveness. This course and working with a professional may indeed help you achieve both. | | Career Training | | | Bartending and Mixology 101
Bartending and bartending skills are always in demand. If you're planning on hosting a cocktail party at your home, or thinking of starting a new career, or just want to learn how to make a certain drink, Bartending 101 is a must for all do-it-yourself bartenders . This self-paced online course can help you be an impressive bartender by showing you everything you need to know about tending a bar; such as the difference between Highball and Lowball drinks; how to shake, stir, strain and pour; the most effective remedy for hangovers; how to set up a bar; plus recipes and useful tips. Take the mystery out of mixology and learn to put together a perfect martini or create the coolest cosmopolitan. | | | Cosmetology Careers: What You Need To Know
Are you interested in a cosmetology career? Are you confused by all the different claims and advertising language of cosmetology schools? This self-paced online course can help! It's packed with information on the hottest careers for beauty professionals, including what to expect from each, and how to select a career path. Cosmetology Careers has been specifically designed to give you an overview of all the factors needed to evaluate each career plus information on earnings potential, educational requirements, how to choose a cosmetology school and a description of the typical work environment. Within this course's seven lessons, you will be introduced to the various specialties that are part of this fast-growing industry, You will also be given an in-depth look at many of the specialties within the cosmetology industry such as hair stylist, barber, nail technician, esthetician, day spa employee, massage specialist and make-up artist . You'll learn about training and licensing requirements, and get an idea of what you can earn as a fully licensed cosmetologist. Before you begin a course of study om a brand new area, why not learn if you have the personality suited for the career and before you spend money on tuition, why not find out salary range and cost of the total education? Take this course and save time and money and stress! | | | Diversity Training 101
Diversity training is not a new concept, but one that many organizations have been implementing into their training programs. The idea is that when employees are exposed to a variety of different cultures, individuals with different sexual preferences and people with various personalities, conflict may occur. Diversity training is designed to assist people in dealing with these various situations so that civil rights violations do not occur. Diversity training has been utilized in the workplace for quite some time, but often under different names such as: Race Relations Training Cross-Cultural Training Multicultural Education Diversity extends far beyond race relations in the workplace. It is not only the acceptance of people of color that upper management and CEOs are worried about, it's the acceptance of women, homosexuals and even aging individuals in the workplace. Although there are often several complaints that exist due to the diversification in employees who are hired, such as older employees don't feel as though things work as smoothly as they used to; white males complain about being overlooked for promotions; work isn't as much fun with all of the sexual harassment laws and the many other complaints that people can come up with when presented with a diverse workplace. However, diversification ensures that with properly managed employees and managers in leadership positions, the business can do nothing but grow when they expand the personalities, the racial backgrounds and the genders in the workplace. | | | How to Become a Substitute Teacher & Get Substitute Teaching Jobs
In six easy lessons, this course will prepare you to become a substitute teacher. This course provides real-world instruction, practical assignments, helpful short quizzes, access to scores of FREE top-quality resources, and the opportunity to interact online with other motivated students! You'll learn exactly what you need to know to become a substitute teacher, plus you'll get lots of insider tips for making the most of your time in the classroom--and much, much more! *for additional information about the severe substitute teacher shortage in schools across the nation, and why enrolling in this course to learn these skills is a great investment for your future, please refer to the course syllabus. | | | Legal Secretary 101
The field of law for a secretary is one of the best positions to have in the world of office work. A good legal secretary will, quite frankly, never be out of work. It is a high paying job with many rewards and benefits. Salary ranges for legal secretaries can enter the three digit range in some parts of the world, particularly New York City . This course is designed both for those who are already in the field and want to hone their skills in order to demand a higher income and for those who wish to enter the field but are not sure where to start or what aspects of secretarial work are important to be hired by a good firm. While a legal secretary's job can often be quite demanding, it is rarely boring or uninteresting. You will always be busy and things often must move rather quickly at the spur of the moment. You can expect to work occasional weekends and evenings, but don't let that daunt you, as law offices are often generous with holiday time off (when courts are closed) and short work days when things are quiet. There are numerous areas of law that those in the profession may focus on whether it be litigation, divorce, real estate or criminal law. This course will cover each prevalent area so that you might get a better idea of which is best for you to pursue. It will also tell you about what skills are vital for winning that prized position you are after, or making yourself more valuable to the attorney or firm you are currently working for. For those who lack experience, the trick is often getting your foot in the door, this course will show you how. For those who have experience, it is often difficult to become unstuck and earn what you feel you deserve, this course will sharpen your skills so that you may either request a raise or be prepared to move on to another firm or sole practitioner who pays more. | | | Organizational Psychology 101
Industrial and Organizational Psychology or I/O is a varied field of study filled with many career opportunities. The importance of this field has never been more prevalent than in the last decade. The use of I/O methods has been proven to increase productivity, profits and general workplace satisfaction by startling percentages. Most large and successful companies have implemented some or all of these methods into their workplace environment within the last several years. I/O Psychologists may work within organizations, act as consultants to various organizations, or they may move into the area of academic research. The topics of this course primarily concern themselves with careers within organizations or as acting consultants. While there are numerous sub-fields within I/O, for the purposes of this course we will be focusing on the tools and methods that are common to all specialties. In the lessons contained herein you will learn about how to properly prepare for a career in I/O and what some possible specializations in the field are; additionally, we will cover some of the most important aspects of this profession including the use of various techniques and tools to help companies best utilize and motivate their most valuable resources--their employees. Whether you choose to later enter into Training and Development, Employee Motivation or Diversity Coaching this course will teach you what you need to know in order to make the leap towards the growing field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | | | Project Management 101
Have you ever been involved in a complex project that just did not go the way you wanted? Often failure is pre ordained due to the approach to the project. The concept of project management exists because it helps assure completion of a project successfully. This course covers the basics of project management where you will learn what project management involves and how to approach it successfully. While project management can be a very complicated and dry subject, we have attempted to make the subject easy to comprehend and identify the necessary skills and learned behaviors a project manager needs to succeed. We cover the major subject areas of the topic and provide valuable information and insight in to the how's and why's of dozens of important subjects such as: why a plan is so important to the success of a project. the importance of good teamwork and how to select the right members of a team for a project. what tools are available to help you be a better project manager. and much more. | | | Research Quality: Protecting Research Subjects
This course will discuss the informed consent process including what to tell patients participating in clinical trials, who should consent patients into clinical trials. We will also discuss what investigators must tell the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee (EC) and how often they must get approval from the IRB/EC. We will also review the reason regulations are needed, which regulations apply to protecting research subjects and their privacy. An Informed Consent Form template is included in the course. Most Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethic Committees (ECs) require clinical research investigators, clinical research coordinators and other clinicians complete a course on Human Subject Protection annually. This course may satisfy that criteria. Who will benefit: Clinical Monitors (CRA), Sponsors, Investigators, Auditors and persons interested in conducting or participating in clinical trials will benefit from taking this course. | | | Resume Writing 101
One of the most important and intimidating steps in the job search process is writing a solid resume that gets the attention you want and need. Unfortunately, many job seekers get overwhelmed before they even get started. The result is poorly-written resumes that are built on top of templates that don't do the job seeker any good. Today, resumes must appeal to potential employers while also being optimized for the electronic age. Whether you are handing a resume over in person or are emailing an electronic copy to be added to an online database, the words you use and the formatting you choose will make a big difference in whether or not you get that interview. This course teaches you not just what a resume should look like, but what it should say. It walks you step-by-step through the creation of the most common sections found on resumes in today's job market. In addition to helping you determine what information should be included, it also goes a step further to help you realize what pitfalls to avoid when creating this powerful, job-searching tool. | | Computer Training | | | Adobe Flash 101
Adobe Flash CS4 can be a complex program to use and understand, even if you already have basic knowledge. It's very easy to get lost in the interface and confused by the many features it offers. This course was designed to solve the mysteries of Adobe Flash CS4, no matter if you're a beginner or more advanced user. Each lesson is extremely comprehensive, but written in easy-to-understand terms so that, by the time you finish the course, you can use the Flash software as easily as you can tie your shoe. The course starts out with an introduction to the software, followed by a tour of the interface. Once you know your way around the numerous panels and menus, you'll start to learn the drawing modes and tools that allow you to create vector and raster images to animate. Each lesson gives you plenty of instruction to learn, then plenty of time to practice. All students are encouraged to take their time and become comfortable with each aspect of Flash that is taught before moving on to frame-by-frame animations and tweens. By the time you finish this course, you'll easily be able to create: Animations Slideshows Banner ads Movies Graphics presentations And all sorts of other animation projects using Adobe Flash CS4 It's a fact that once you learn everything you need to know about vector and raster images, as well as movie clips and graphics, creating animations becomes a breeze. You'll spend the rest of the course learning to bring graphics and other images to life, and delving into ActionScript to learn to create even more complex Flash presentations. If you've spent time trying to learn more about Flash without much luck, then this course is exactly the solution that you need. | | | Computer Basics 101
Do you find yourself intimidated by computer jargon? Would you like to have a clearer understanding (in non-jargon language) of how your computer works? Computer Basics 101 will both demonstrate and explain how your computer works in an easy-to-follow, self-paced format. This class is designed for the first time computer user, but it's also intended for those whose familiarity with computers is limited and who want a better understanding of the basics. It's also geared towards anyone who has not grown up with a personal computer and now needs to acquire the same assuredness of the younger internet-surfing generation. When you complete this course, you will be able to navigate your computer system, be familiar with some of the most popular software, know how and where to find difficult information quickly, and navigate the internet with the utmost confidence. Whether you're a novice or simply someone facing a daunting basic computer skill challenge, this course will give you a greater understanding and confidence in your technical skills--whether on your home or office computer. So why not join today and let's take the stress out of using your computer! | | | MS Word 2007
This Microsoft Word 2007 course is not only designed to give the experienced MS Word user a tour of the new version of Word, but to also introduce new MS Word users to a comprehensive look at the features and utilities that this word processing software offers. It doesn't matter if you're new to MS Word or an experienced user, this comprehensive course teaches the most basic features as well as focuses on the more advanced tools that all students will find useful. Additionally, this course introduces new features exclusive to MS Word 2007, as well as includes detailed instructions on how to use them. You'll learn: Your way around the toolbars and menus. Basic editing features. Comprehensive editing features. How to insert items into a document. How to create and edit tables. Macros. And much, much more! | | | Dreamweaver 101
Whether this is your first time using Dreamweaver or you've used it in the past, this course will walk you through the program step-by-step and teach you how to use its many features and options to create professional web pages with little more than a click of the mouse. You'll learn how to: Design basic HTML websites, even if you don't know HTML Design with tables Build websites using frames Learn about – and even understand – CSS Learn basic HTML. You won't believe how easy it is! And much, much more. Like most Adobe programs, Dreamweaver can seem more complicated than it really is because of all the additional options and features that it offers. For that reason, if you're new to Dreamweaver, trying to figure out how to accomplish even the simplest of tasks can seem overwhelming and impossible. But take heart, it's not. With just a very little bit of time and study, anyone can master Dreamweaver and be on their way to designing professional web pages quickly and easily. This course was designed to teach the amateur how to effectively use the program and take advanced users from building basic web pages to stunning masterpieces. | | | Excel 2007
Microsoft Excel 2007 is Microsoft's latest version of its very popular business productivity application for the management and manipulation of data. Microsoft Excel is often packaged as part of Microsoft Office that includes other applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook. Other desktop applications such as Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Tools have also been added in recent releases of Office. Since its launch in 1985, Microsoft has released 24 Excel application versions for Windows, Macintosh, and OS/2 based computer systems. Each successive release incorporated new functions and features that allowed the user to customize how data was displayed, and to do more and better data management. However, Excel 2007 is by far the most powerful and versatile of them all ! In addition to a whole new look and feel, Excel 2007 has modified its underlying technical foundation that enables businesses to expand the uses, integration and reach of Excel. Microsoft has also has continued to improve security, plug security gaps, and address functional issues. All this has helped to make Excel a very stable and reliable business application. Many new features await the Excel 2007 user. Below are just a few highlights: Horizontal ribbons that display commands left-to-right instead of the traditional vertical water-flow look. More rows and columns to help manage your really massive spreadsheets! Memory management increased from 1GB to 2GB's which allows for faster computations and increased performance . New options for applying themes and styles which enhance the look of your spreadsheets and graphics. And, Excel now supports up to 16 million colors ! Easier creation and use of formulas . New Pivot Table User Interface to help the user more effectively use pivot tables. With the right training and understanding of Excel 2007, businesses and individual users can unlock the world of opportunities that this powerful business application offers. This Excel 2007 Online Training Course does just that and more! It assumes users have no prior experience with Excel or other spreadsheet programs. We start with the basics, and move up from there. So join us today, and lets learn the fundamentals of Excel 2007! | | | How to Create Web Pages
These days, everyone can benefit from an online presence, and that means developing a website. This course covers a basic introduction of how to create your own website page-by-page using HTML, a common website coding process. From basic HTML definitions to different types of websites, this course offers novice website builders information regarding the foundation of HTML basics and the difference between using HTML to design your website and using popular forms of webpage building software. The course also explains the difference between different graphics and images, and when to use each. Learn how to lay out and format your webpage, as well as some common mistakes to avoid when designing a website. From the five most important tags necessary for web page creation to search engine optimization, this course gives new webpage builders enough information to get started. When you're finished building, you're going to need to know how to enhance your website as well as launch it. The course offers students information regarding registration of websites to finding the right web host. From internal links to outbound links and from organizing your webpage structure to choosing the right heading and font sizes, this course will help any student get started creating webpages and offers enough HTML to help you on your way to developing a well thought out, organized and attractive website that will suit almost any need. We'll teach you the difference between HTML and WYSIWYG and provide you with the tools to know which is best for you. Have some fun and design your own website starting with the basics offered in this course. | | | Internet Fundamentals 101
Are you in the dark about how the Internet works? Do you wonder how in the world it is possible to communicate with someone on another continent in the blink of an eye? This straightforward course clearly and plainly lays out the basics of the Internet in a light and interesting way. It also offers valuable information about how to protect your computer, your family and yourself from the inevitable dangers that naturally arise in a system so open, and so very powerful. With a tool as elegant and robust as the Internet, it is good to know what you are looking at when you see or hear about things like TCP/IP – it's not all complex programming language, but often just logical abbreviations for simple terms that best describe the process. You will be more comfortable using the Internet after taking this course. You will be able to hold a meaningful discussion, not only socially, but with technicians and computer geeks. Get online and get informed with our Internet Fundamentals class! | | | Introduction to MS Excel
Whether you've used MS Excel before and just want to learn more about Excel or are completely new to the program, this course is designed to teach you the features of MS Excel to have you using it like a pro. It's a fact that a lot of people just like you shy away from learning MS Excel because it seems so complicated. Those who do eventually use it only know certain aspects of the program and are not aware of all it can do. But there's good news for you! MS Excel is even easier to use that past versions with more toolbars and commands to simplify even the hardest of tasks. This course is designed to walk you through MS Excel, showing you how to use this popular spreadsheet program to do anything from making a list to calculating complex equations in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. We promise you that even if you've never used a spreadsheet program before, you'll come away with this course with advanced knowledge and comprehension of MS Excel. | | | Microsoft Publisher 2007
Microsoft Publisher can be an amazing tool. It can help us complete impressive tasks in a fraction of the time, and help to accomplish things that we could never have done on our own. But you have to know how to use this program. This course will show you how. Through a series of 13 different lessons, you will familiarize yourself with the program and its capabilities. By starting at the beginning and working your way through you will cover everything from opening a new publisher document, learn how to add punch to otherwise boring copy, learn how to create different mailing lists, learn how to create brochures and other business material, learn how to create a website, learn how to highlight important facts, or add other design elements, and much more. Microsoft Publisher 2007 provides a great source of templates, tips and layout ideas which will cut your design time in half. Having this knowledge will make the design process shorter, and help curb unnecessary frustration. By the end of this course you will be able to create material ready for a professional presentation. The latest version of Microsoft Publisher is used, but students will not need a copy of this program in order to benefit from this course. It will be of use to anyone from the brand new Publisher user to the person who is simply looking for a little refresher. | | | MS Office 2003: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
This all in one training course will provide comprehensive instruction on three popular MS Office programs: MS Word 2003, MS Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003. MS Word 2003 T his course teaches you all the basics of MS Word, from doing simply functions like typing in the text area to formatting text, to give the beginner all the instruction needed to be proficient. To make it even easier, screenshots are provided to help you navigate and see first-hand the many features of MS Word 2003. However, this course doesn't stop there. After explaining and reviewing the basics of MS Word 2003, it goes more in-depth and covers advanced tools and techniques . Learn how to: Navigate MS Word 2003 Format text Do simply editing tasks Proofread using MS Word 2003 Create charts, diagrams, and tables Create mailing lists Add security to documents And much more! If you're an experienced Word user, you will vastly improve your skills by learning new shortcuts and features in MS Word 2003. And if you're an amateur, don't worry about a thing! You're just 11 lessons away from being able to use MS Word 2003 like a pro! MS Excel 2003 This section is designed to teach you the features of MS Excel 2003 to have you using it like a pro. This course is designed to walk you through MS Excel 2003, showing you how to use this popular spreadsheet program to do anything from making a list to calculating complex equations in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. We promise you that even if you've never used a spreadsheet program before, you'll come away with this course with advanced knowledge and comprehension of MS Excel 2003. Topics include: · Introduction to MS Excel 2003 · Worksheets and Workbooks in MS Excel 2003 · Entering Information into MS Excel 2003 · Formatting a Worksheet in MS Excel 2003 · Adding Elements to a Workbook in MS Excel 2003 · Charts and Diagram in MS Excel 2003 · Formulas and Calculations in MS Excel 2003 · Managing Data in MS Excel 2003 · Lists in MS Excel 2003 · Security and Protection in MS Excel 2003 · Sharing Worksheets and Workbooks in MS Excel 2003 PowerPoint 2003 ]By the time you're finished with this section of this course, you'll be able to put together advanced slide shows as well as create and deliver board room-style presentations with ease. You'll also feel so comfortable with PowerPoint that you won't be able to believe you didn't use it more before! MS PowerPoint 2003 can be used in much the same way as video creation software, but without all the headaches and complications! This course is designed to teach you all the fundamentals that you need to know, as well as advanced tips to give you a head start with the software. You'll learn: The MS PowerPoint 2003 interface How to create presentations How to add special effects How to insert movies and pictures into your presentations How to create and run slide shows The various features of PowerPoint 2003 that make your presentation a professional masterpiece. No matter if you're being asked to take this course for work or doing it on your own to stay up-to-date, you'll find this course will make using these popular software programs easier than you could have ever imagined. | | | MS Office 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
MS Office 2007 will provide a comprehensive tutorial of these programs- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MS Word 2007 It doesn't matter if you're new to MS Word or an experienced user, this comprehensive course teaches the most basic features as well as focuses on the more advanced tools that all students will find useful. Additionally, this course introduces new features exclusive to MS Word 2007, as well as includes detailed instructions on how to use them. You'll learn your way around the toolbars and menus, b asic editing features, how to insert items into a document, how to create and edit tables, Macros, And much, much more! MS Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007 is Microsoft's latest version of its very popular business productivity application for the management and manipulation of data. With the right training and understanding of Excel 2007, businesses and individual users can unlock the world of opportunities that this powerful business application offers. This Excel 2007 Online Training Course does just that and more! It assumes users have no prior experience with Excel or other spreadsheet programs. Many new features await the Excel 2007 user. Below are just a few highlights: Horizontal ribbons that display commands left-to-right instead of the traditional vertical water-flow look. More rows and columns to help manage your really massive spreadsheets! Memory management increased from 1GB to 2GB's which allows for faster computations and increased performance . New options for applying themes and styles which enhance the look of your spreadsheets and graphics. And, Excel now supports up to 16 million colors ! Easier creation and use of formulas . New Pivot Table User Interface to help the user more effectively use pivot tables. PowerPoint 2007 The purpose of this section of this course is to help you understand what PowerPoint 2007 can do for you, whether you are familiar with PowerPoint 2003 or new to the application altogether. One of the most noticeable changes is the new user interface called the Microsoft Office Fluent which allows for the creation of dynamic, professional presentations in a much shorter period of time than earlier versions of PowerPoint. The Fluent interface has all commands, toolbars and task panes categorized into tabs and related groups. Among the many new options offered by PowerPoint 2007 are new themes and quick styles, custom slide layouts, Smart Art graphics, more advanced graphic effects for text, pictures, objects, charts, graphs and tables, more effective proofing tools, user-friendly collaboration and permission features, and much more. This course will walk you through PowerPoint 2007, beginning with the basics and lead you through to some of the most advanced features available, offering additional helpful tips and hints along the way. Outlook 2007 This section has been developed to be of benefit to new users of Outlook, individuals migrating from previous versions of Outlook and individuals wanting to learn to use the advanced functionality of Outlook 2007. After completing this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental features of Outlook 2007, set up new email accounts along with understanding how to convert their previous Outlook information to 2007, u tilize the toolbars and navigation panes in Outlook 2007, understand how to operate the email tools in Outlook 2007, demonstrate an understanding of how to customize email options and tools, perform personal information management tasks, manage and utilize Outlook 2007's contact management tools, u nderstand and utilize Outlook 2007's calendar, tasks, notes and journal entry tools, and d emonstrate an understanding of the collaboration and remote access tools in Outlook 2007. Before you begin this course: It is strongly recommended you have MS Office 2007 or have access to this version. If you are a current user of Microsoft Office 2003 or an earlier version, before you download 2007 we recommend you uninstall these programs. MS Office 2007 may not download properly if you are operating a previous version. While this course is aimed at both beginners and advanced users, we take for granted that you already know how to turn your computer on, use your mouse and can understand in basic terms how to operate your computer. | | | MS Publisher
MS-Publisher class will instruct students on how to create desktop publishing documents as flyers, newsletters, brochures, greeting cards, etc. Anyone who is interested in creating more professional looking desktop publicating documents with ease should take this course. The skills acquired can lead to employment in a printing or document-creation business. *Student should have MS-Publisher 2003. However, MS-Publisher 2002 (XP) can be adapted. | | | MS Word 2003
It doesn't matter if you've never used MS Word before or you just want to familiarize yourself with MS Word 2003. This course teaches you all the basics of MS Word, from doing simply functions like typing in the text area to formatting text, to give the beginner all the instruction needed to be proficient. To make it even easier, screenshots are provided to help you navigate and see first-hand the many features of MS Word 2003. However, this course doesn't stop there. After explaining and reviewing the basics of MS Word 2003, it goes more in-depth and covers advanced tools and techniques. Learn how to: Navigate MS Word 2003 Format text Do simply editing tasks Proofread using MS Word 2003 Create charts, diagrams, and tables Create mailing lists Add security to documents And much more! If you're an experienced Word user, you will vastly improve your skills by learning new shortcuts and features in MS Word 2003. And if you're an amateur, don't worry about a thing! You're just 11 lessons away from being able to use MS Word 2003 like a pro! | | | Outlook 2007
The purpose of this course is to help you understand what Outlook 2007 can do for you, whether you are familiar with Outlook 2003 or new to the application altogether. This course has been developed to be of benefit to new users of Outlook, individuals migrating from previous versions of Outlook and individuals wanting to learn to use the advanced functionality of Outlook 2007. Course Goals After completing this course, learners will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental features of Outlook 2007 Set up new email accounts along with understanding how to convert their previous Outlook information to 2007 Utilize the toolbars and navigation panes in Outlook 2007 Understand how to operate the email tools in Outlook 2007 Demonstrate an understanding of how to customize email options and tools Perform personal information management tasks Manage and utilize Outlook 2007's contact management tools Understand and utilize Outlook 2007's calendar, tasks, notes and journal entry tools Demonstrate an understanding of the collaboration and remote access tools in Outlook 2007 Course Structure This course is broken down into eleven lessons to take you through each of the tools that Outlook 2007 offers the user. Each lesson will cover between five to six learning goals and each goal is associated with one aspect of Outlook 2007. Each lesson will also include hyperlinks for you to find further information online along with hot tips. As with all software not everything runs smoothly all the time in Outlook 2007 and in each lesson we will also alert you to common errors or pitfalls to watch out for. Before you begin: We recommend you back up your current Outlook information including your inbox/folders/address book using the File menu/export/.pst files. If you are a current user of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 or an earlier version, before you download 2007 we recommend you uninstall these programs. Outlook 2007 will not download if you are operating a previous version. While this course is aimed at both beginners and advanced users, we take for granted that you already know how to turn your computer on, use your mouse and can understand in basic terms how to operate your computer. | | | Photoshop Elements 101
The Photoshop Elements software package is a condensed version of the popular Adobe Photoshop. Lesser priced, it contains all the features of Photoshop, but contains fewer options that are much easier to understand. Elements was designed with the consumer in mind and is ideal for any budding photography enthusiast, home user with photos they want to organize or edit, or for anyone wishing to do basic photo manipulation or graphic arts. Unlike Photoshop, navigating through Elements and completing tasks is simple. Whether you want to share, organize, or edit photos, you can do it quickly and easily using Elements. In this course, you'll learn your way around Elements to make navigating it a breeze. You'll also learn all the features and how to utilize the options so that editing, organizing, and sharing your photos is quick and fun. You'll learn how to: Ø Upload your photos into Elements. Ø Organize your photos in albums and catalogs. Ø Adjust the colors in your photos to make them crisp and clear. Ø Change the mood of your photos. Ø Crop and resize photos and images. Ø Add layers. Ø Print images. Ø Create albums, calendars, and other projects. Ø Save your projects. Ø Share your photo projects with others. This includes online albums, slideshows, photo emails, and more! It doesn't matter if you already use Elements or you're completely new to the software. All lessons are comprehensive and easy-to-understand. Using step-by-step directions, you'll master even the most complex tasks. By the end of this course, you'll know everything about Elements that you need to know to easily organize, edit, print, and share your photos and images | | | PowerPoint 2003
MS PowerPoint 2003 is probably one of the most convenient software applications in the Office suite because it allows you to do so much – easily. Whether you want to create professional presentations for the office or just brush up on your skills, you'll find MS PowerPoint 2003 not only useful, but fun to learn. By the time you're finished with this course, you'll be able to put together advanced slide shows as well as create and deliver board room-style presentations with ease. You'll also feel so comfortable with PowerPoint that you won't be able to believe you didn't use it more before! MS PowerPoint 2003 can be used in much the same way as video creation software, but without all the headaches and complications! This course is designed to teach you all the fundamentals that you need to know, as well as advanced tips to give you a head start with the software. You'll learn: The MS PowerPoint 2003 interface How to create presentations How to add special effects How to insert movies and pictures into your presentations How to create and run slide shows The various features of PowerPoint 2003 that make your presentation a professional masterpiece. In addition to teaching you everything you need to know to easily use MS PowerPoint 2003, this course will also give you: Public speaking tips Tips to make your presentation more interesting and effective And rehearsal tips No matter if you're being asked to take this course for work or doing it on your own to stay up-to-date, you'll find this course will make using MS PowerPoint 2003 easier than you could have ever imagined. | | | Web Design with Dreamweaver
This course is for people who are new to web design and who want to use Dreamweaver to build attractive and accessible websites. Learn how to plan your Web site, create and edit content, add interactivity and publish your site using Dreamweaver tools. Start with the Dreamweaver user interface and proceed step-by-step to more advanced topics like creating animations, using cascading style sheets and online forms. At the conclusion of this course you will understand how to use the tools in Dreamweaver to build and publish Web sites. Note: Basic experience with Windows, Web Browsers and the Internet are recommended. | | Marriage and Family Therapy | | | Relationship Management I- Becoming a Family
Relationships are complicated. Love and companionship are wonderful things, but they can also be challenging. Just like a garden, relationships need attention, respect, focus and work. When a baby enters the picture, the couple changes into a family . ©2005 E&E Lund This transformation and the birthing of a mother and a father role can cause a multitude of issues that couples must be ready for to offer the best strength and stability for their relationship. Relationship Management I discusses the emotional ups and downs a couple goes through in the early stages of parenthood, including conception, pregnancy and birth. | | | Unhealthy Male-Female Relationships
The purpose of this course is for the student to be able to recognize character traits that are consistent with an unhealthy relationship. Many women have lost their lives, children, self-esteem and money dealing with these types of men. This course will help you identify these types of men so you can avoid all of the drama. In the event that you are living with one of these types of men, this course will also help you learn how to deal with your current situation. This course is intended for everyone that is in a relationship or plans to be involved in a relationship. This study is also intended for educators, counselors and mentors that work with relationship issues. Knowledge is power. What you don't know can hurt you. |
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