Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Free Course of the Day: Introduction to Finance

In this free online course you will learn the principles of financial management, how to read and interpret financial information, and how to apply meaningful financial information.

All Global Mindset courses are self-paced free training courses that are divided into short lessons with slide examples to illustrate issues clearly and in real-world settings. Plenty of practice situations, drag-and-drop interactive choices, and feedback allow you to engage the concepts and remain fairly active throughout.


Key Concepts:
Business Finance, Accounting, Calculations, Free Training, Free Course

Course Appears in these Categories:
• Business Skills >> Finance and Accounting
• Free Courses

Courses you might be interested in:
• Introduction to Finance
• Gross Margins
• Financing Your Business
• Financing Your Startup
• Financial Impact on Employees from Corporate Bankruptcy
• How to Request a Social Security Statement
• Memoirs of the Money Lady
• TestPrep Final Exam: Accounting 101
• TestPrep Final Exam: Advanced Business Finance
• TestPrep Final Exam: Accounting 102
• The Principles of Financial Management

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Free Course of the Day: International Trade Services

International Trade Services is a free online course. It is an enriching package of the 9 individual financial e-Learning courses, reflective of real-world operational issues, best and confirming practices by the parties involved in International Trade services.

Course Appears in these Categories:
• Free Courses

Courses you might be interested in:
• Listen for Understanding
• Giving an Effective Presentation
• Communication Fundamentals
• Legal Issues in Management
• Responding to Workplace Harassment (for Managers)
• Quality Service in the Public Sector
• Leading Meetings to Success
• Coaching for Business Success
• Personal Workspace...A Handbook for Entering the Workforce
• Effective Change Management
• Effective Business Meetings


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Continuing Professional Education Courses in LatitudeU

An important testament to the quality of SkillSoft content is the credit recognition these courses have achieved from several accredited colleges as well as professional certification programs. SkillSoft courses have been approved to offer continuing professional education credit by programs such as Project Management Institute's PMP certification, NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) and the Human Resource Certification Institute.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Free Course of the Day: Leading People for Quality Results - Introduction

This series is a guide that will assist you in accomplishing the most common tasks associated with managing and supervising. Tasks like

  • Providing Corrective Feedback
  • Enhancing Average Performance
  • Living within the Rules
  • Conducting Effective Meetings and so on.

We are starting with what our clients have told us are the most critical modules with a couple of bonus modules

  • Coaching and Resume tips. Our intention is to expand out offering in the coming weeks and months.


Key Concepts:
Management Skills

Course Appears in these Categories:
• Business Skills
• Free Courses

Courses you might be interested in:
• Planning and Managing Project Human Resources Simulation
• Core PMI® Values and Ethical Standards
• The Emergence of The Relationship Economy
• The Business Rule Revolution
• Anger Management
• Creating Your Elevator Pitch...30 Seconds Which Make or Break Selling
• Tales form the Networking Community
• Stop Talking! A Guide to Listening
• Overcoming Inventoritis
• The Art of Making Money -- Golden Rules for Making $$$ eBook
• Financial Impact on Employees from Corporate Bankruptcy


Click here for the Free Course of the Day: Leading People for Quality Results - Introduction course

NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) Training Coures in LatitudeU

LatitudeU offeres training courses for National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) from the industry leading training provider - SkillSoft.

What is NASBA?
NASBA serves as a forum for the 54 U.S. boards of accountancy. NASBA sponsors a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the effectiveness of its member boards.

What is the NASBA CPE program?
Most states require continuing professional education (CPE) for CPAs to maintain active licenses. The fundamental purpose of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is to maintain and/or increase professional competence. The National Registry of CPE Sponsors is a program offered by NASBA to recognize sponsors who offer CPE in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Individuals seeking CPE credits should contact the state board in which a CPA holds their license to determine the CPE requirements.

What is the NASBA Program Level?
NASBA requires CPE program sponsors to equate program content and level with the backgrounds of the intended participants. SkillSoft's NASBA-approved courses have been assigned the "Overview" program level, indicating that they provide a general review of a subject area from a broad perspective and may be appropriate for professionals at all organization levels.

Are prerequisites or any advance preparation required?
SkillSoft does not require prerequisites. No advance preparation is required.

What is the Instructional Method?
Eligible SkillSoft courses are considered Self-Study.

What is SkillSoft's affiliation?
SkillSoft Corporation is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

To view eligible courses and CPE credits awarded, please select from below:

SkillSoft NASBA Courses (Microsoft Excel) [ 306 KB ]

SkillSoft NASBA Course Additions as of January 1, 2010 (Microsoft Excel) [ 18 KB ]


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