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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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.
Click here for Continuing Professional Education Courses
Click here for Continuing Professional Education Courses
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.
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 ] |
Monday, February 15, 2010
Free Course of the Day: Greeting Customers
Store associates will learn when and how to greet customers in order to create a positive shopping experience and increase sales opportunities.
Business Skills Training in LatitudeU
LatitudeU offers Business Skills online courses from the industry leading training provider - SkillSoft.
Executives are constantly looking for breakthrough strategies that will give their companies a competitive edge. Once those strategies are formulated they become operating plans and departments are charged with carrying out specific activities. Finally, it's up to individual employees to execute within their daily jobs in support of those plans. But what happens if the strategies are not well communicated throughout the organization? What if employees lack essential skills to accomplish their work? What if cultural barriers stand in the way of progress?
Unique Strength in Business Skills
Companies around the globe turn to SkillSoft when they recognize a need to upgrade employees' soft skills and business knowledge. With SkillSoft's Business Skills Courseware Collection, the world's largest collection of business skills courses, and the BusinessPro™ Collection, the largest repository of online reference content in the industry, SkillSoft courses in LatitudeU offer the ideal training for any enterprise.
e-Learning Design Excellence in Business Skills Instruction
SkillSoft's award-winning business skills courseware incorporates proven learning design methodology for effective and engaging interactive learning. SkillSoft's instructional design model is based primarily on the proven concepts of performance-oriented instruction, mastery and the sequencing of instructional activities and strategies. The model draws heavily from adult learning principles that emphasize learner initiative, self-management and experiential learning. The design of each SkillSoft business course starts with the definition of learner-focused performance objectives and then proceeds to the selection and implementation of instructional strategies and learning activities appropriate for those objectives. Frequent practice questions or exercises, along with assessments, measure learners' achievement of those objectives.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Free Course of the Day: Personal Finance - Money Tips for All Ages
This free online course focuses on making savings, thrift, and smart money management a goal. This is 16 page guide full of practical tips and advice compiled by the FDIC. PDF, downloadable format.
| Key Concepts: | |
| personal finance, money, planning, management, tips, practical, free course, free courses | |
| Course Appears in these Categories: | |
| • Business Skills >> Personal Development • Free Courses | |
| Courses you might be interested in: | |
| • Thinking Creatively about Business Decisions • Ethics in the Workplace • Ace Your Job Interview • Get Ready for your Job Search • Planning Your Job Performance • Empowerment in the Workplace • Be Your Own Manager • Getting Work Done! • Investing Time for Maximum Return • Job Strategies for New Employees • No Privacy Legal Issues in Email | |
Click here for the Personal Finance - Money Tips for All Ages course
Project Management Training in LatitudeU
Give your work force the tools to meet the PMP credential requirements with SkillSoft's project management solution.
Delivering the end product or service on time and on budget indicates effective project management which, in turn, is a sign of a successful business. A project management solution is important for many reasons:
- Companies need to bring new products and services to market on time and on budget
- Employees often lack the skills to ensure smooth implementation of complex projects
- Companies want to define consistent processes for project management to ensure timely execution on a global basis
Because excellent project management is so highly regarded, many corporations require employees have the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. To be eligible for the PMP, specific education and work experience requirements must be met as well as an agreement to adhere to a code of professional conduct.
LatitudeU's trainging partner, SkillSoft, is a PMI® registered education provider.
LatitudeU offers SkillSoft courses that will prepare individuals for two of PMI®'s globally recognized certifications for project management, the Project Management Professional (PMP®), and the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM®). The Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) courseware provides an overview of the certification.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
LatitudeU Free Course of the Day: Sliding Hip Screw Demonstration
This free online course is an example of an interactive simulation course created in mySmartSimulations's authoring tool WILD (Worldwide Interactive Learning Designer).
Click here for the Sliding Hip Scre Demonstration course
Improve your Desktop Skills with LatitudeU
Organizations of every size need desktop computer skills as a basic building block of success. More than just increasing productivity, proficiency with desktop software facilitates better business results. Your employees can create more effective spreadsheets, better reports and more dynamic presentations. They will not only use the tools provided, they will utilize them to the fullest extent possible. SkillSoft's Desktop Courseware Collection provides a broad array of courses to meet the needs of end users throughout your organization. Using standards-based architecture, SkillSoft courseware incorporates a diverse mix of learning objects interactive lessons, workshops, task-based simulations and assessment questions to impart the necessary knowledge and skills.
Impact:
- Improve productivity through mastery of key software applications
- Maximize learning's effectiveness by placing corporate initiatives in context of the needs of individual employees
- Train more learners, in more subjects in less time than ever before
- Teach users the features and navigation of the most popular and recent suite of office productivity applications
Support rollout of Microsoft Office 2007
- Manage facility wide conversions to Microsoft Office 2007
- Provide experience level appropriate training on all Office applications, including Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Vision
Teach computing fundamentals to non-technical users
- Turn novice users into savvy computer users through fundamental skills that a non-technical user needs to become familiar with Microsoft operating systems
- Empower users to more effectively use the Internet with basic training on industry leading web browsers
- Improve users competence and working use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft's leading email application
- Prepare users for certifications
- Provide curriculum that maps to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
- Prepare users for the ECDL/ICDL certifications
Click here for Desktop Skills courses
Monday, February 8, 2010
LatitudeU Free Course of the Day: Manager Guidelines to Stop Sexual Harassment
This free training course discusses managerial guidelines as to what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace and outlines the steps involved in dealing with sexual harassment. This course can serve as a basic set of guidelines to organizations who need to implement Sexual Harrassment practices and protocols.
All Global Mindset free 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. These training courses provide plenty of practice situations, drag-and-drop interactive choices, and feedback allow you to engage the concepts and remain fairly active throughout.
Click here for Manager Guidelines to Stop Sexual Harassment the course
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Free Course of the Day: Keep Them Calling...Providing Superior Customer Service on the Telephone
This free online course addresses: Polishing phone performance, Creating positive phone relationships, The basics of phone performance, Communicating with style, Effective voice messaging, Handling angry callers effectively, Abusive callers and other challenges, Action plan: Setting goals
All Global Mindset online 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. These training course provide plenty of practice situations, drag-and-drop interactive choices, and feedback allow you to engage the concepts and remain fairly active throughout.
All Global Mindset online 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. These training course provide plenty of practice situations, drag-and-drop interactive choices, and feedback allow you to engage the concepts and remain fairly active throughout.
Click here for the Providing Superior Customer Service on the Telephone course
Legal Compliance Training in LatitudeU
LaitutdeU offers Legal Compliance courses from the industry leading training provider - SkillSoft. SkillSoft has created our Legal Compliance Courseware Collection to address the needs of our clients as they work toward maintaining compliance with legal standards.
SkillSoft’s legal compliance content:
- Focuses on the specific information your employees need in order to meet the intent of applicable statutes, regulations, or case law decisions;
- Addresses best practices with respect to risk reduction and mitigation of liability; and
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Is developed and maintained with legal expertise from our partner law firm subject matter experts.
Content Development—Legal Expertise
SkillSoft has partnered with several nationally-recognized law firms to serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development and maintenance of the Legal Compliance Solution content. Experienced, practicing lawyers have been selected, who are specialists in their fields and who confront challenging compliance issues on a daily basis. SkillSoft believes this is the most effective way to keep current with changes in the law and developments in compliance strategies, all while bringing a real-world, practical approach to compliance training. SkillSoft’s SME attorneys work with instructional designers through every step of the development process to ensure that the content is thorough, current, and legally accurate. SkillSoft’s SMEs are also involved in the ongoing maintenance of the Legal Compliance course content. The SMEs help to identify changes in the law that impact the courses and work with SkillSoft’s instructional designers to update the content as needed so that the content remains up-to-date and consistent with the latest in adult learning methodology.
Presently, the following law firms serve as SkillSoft’s content
development partners and SMEs for the Legal Compliance Solution:
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.
- Burr & Forman, LLP
- Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green, P.A.
The courses in SkillSoft’s Legal Compliance Solution feature a high level of interactivity and scenario-based content presentation to hold learners’ interest and keep them engaged.
Instructional Design
The courses are designed to be short and to the point, generally running only 60 minutes. Each course is rich in interactivity and includes choice specific feedback, animated graphics, role plays, case studies, serial multi choice, learning aids, job aids, and follow on activities.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Free Course of the Day: How to Get a Job with the Federal Government
This free online course has information on how to get a job with the US Federal Government. With more than 1.7 million jobs and over 400 occupational specialties (excluding postal service and military workers), the Federal Government offers more choices than any other single employer in the United States. Whatever your interest and background, you can probably find a Government career to match. If you’re looking for a job, consider the Nation’s largest employer. Each year, the Federal Government hires thousands of new workers. Here’s how to become one of them. Produced by the US Government.
Click here for the How to Get a Job with the Federal Government course
| Key Concepts: | |
| careers, money, planning, jobs | |
| Course Appears in these Categories: | |
| • Business Skills >> Personal Development • Free Courses | |
| Courses you might be interested in: | |
| • Thinking Creatively about Business Decisions • Ethics in the Workplace • Ace Your Job Interview • Get Ready for your Job Search • Planning Your Job Performance • Empowerment in the Workplace • Be Your Own Manager • Getting Work Done! • Investing Time for Maximum Return • Job Strategies for New Employees • No Privacy Legal Issues in Email | |
Click here for the How to Get a Job with the Federal Government course
Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) Continuing Education Program Training in LatitudeU
LatitudeU offers SkillSoft courses for the Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) Continuing Education Program.
Anyone interested in learning more about BRN and their CE program are encouraged to visit the Board of Registered Nurses website, www.rn.ca.gov
Who is the California Board of Registered Nurses?
The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses. The BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline. The Nursing Practice Act created a nine-member Board which serves as the BRN decision-making body.
What is the BRN CE program?
Since July 1, 1978, California registered nurses have been required to document continued competency by completing a minimum of 30 contact hours every two years in subjects relevant to the practice of nursing. Courses must be taken from providers approved by the BRN or other entities recognized by the Board.
What is SkillSoft's affiliation?
SkillSoft is an approved licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California. Through this honor, SkillSoft has been recognized as a provider of continuing education courses to assist California Registered Nurses in their ongoing professional development. View Approved Course List.
What is SkillSoft's provider number?
CEP13334
How are BRN CEU credits earned?
- One (1) CEU credit is received for every 60 minutes of SkillSoft content completed. CEU credit for courses that are 2.5 hours or 3.5 hours in duration would be 2.5 CEU's or 3.5 CEU's.
- One (1) CEU (continuing education unit) is equal to (1) continuing education contact hours.
- Each contact hour is at least 50 minutes of instruction in an organized learning experience.
- Courses less than one hour (60 minutes) in duration will not be approved.
How do I obtain my Certification of Completion?
Individuals seeking CEU credit must provide a printed test report of successful course completion to SkillSoft. This printout should include your name, registered nurse license number or other identification number, the test score, and the title of the course. A score greater than 70% is required to receive CEU credit. This report should be mailed, faxed or emailed to:
SkillSoft Corporation
Attn: Cert. Proc.
20 Knowledge Park Dr.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3C 2P5
FAX: 506-462-1063
email: certificaterequests@skillsoft.com
SkillSoft will provide individuals with a Certificate of Completion within four (4) weeks of receipt of the learner progress report.
SkillSoft will maintain the following records for each course offered for a period of four (4) years in one location within the State of California or a place approved by the Board. The requirements of Title 16, CCR, Sections 1454(d) and (f) include retaining:
- Course outline, date(s) and place(s) given.
- Curriculum vitae or resumes for all instructors.
- Name and license number of RN's taking the course.
- Record of any certificate issued to them.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Free Course of the Day: Human Touch Performance Appraisals
This free online course teaches how to implement a performance appraisal system that puts people first.
All Global Mindset free training courses 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.
All Global Mindset free training courses 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 Training, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Management, Employee Performance, Free Training, Free Course | |
| Course Appears in these Categories: | |
| • Business Skills >> Management >> Performance Appraisal • Free Courses | |
| Courses you might be interested in: | |
| • Planning Your Job Performance • Performance Management • Performance Appraisal Simulation: Replaced • Continuous Performance Assessment: Replaced • Reviewing Performance: Replaced Click here for the Human Touch Performance Appraisals course | |
Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Training in LatitudeU
LatitudeU offers online courses for Java Certification from the industry leading training provider - SkillSoft. The Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java SE 6.
This foundation certification is for programmers interested in demonstrating proficiency in the fundamentals of the Java programming language. To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete one exam. It is not necessary to be a Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.
Click here for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 courses
Monday, February 1, 2010
Free Course of the Day: Gross Margins
This free online course helps you maximize profits by understanding gross margin components and learning to calculate markups. This free course is 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. Supporting resources include a printable quick reference sheet of relevant equations
You can return to the self-study as needed to complete all lessons and can review any lesson as often as you would like.
All Global Mindset online 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. These training course provide plenty of practice situations, drag-and-drop interactive choices, and feedback allow you to engage the concepts and remain fairly active throughout.
You can return to the self-study as needed to complete all lessons and can review any lesson as often as you would like.
All Global Mindset online 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. These training course provide plenty of practice situations, drag-and-drop interactive choices, and feedback allow you to engage the concepts and remain fairly active throughout.
| Key Concepts: | |
| Finance, Profitability, Gross Margins, 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 • 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 | |
Click here for the Gross Margins course
PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Training in LatitudeU
Online certification exam preparation from leading e-learning publishers, such as SkillSoft, is now offered to help you prepare for the Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI's) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam.
The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI's) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee rights, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA).
The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating Human Resource professional's competencies. HRCI is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and provides testing and certification services. As a human resources professional, you are responsible for helping to ensure that your company's employment practices are fair and equitable, and that they comply with required regulations and recommended policies and practices. Toward that end, these courses will help you prepare for the HRCI certification examinations.
All the topics in these courses are based on the Workforce Planning and Employment functional area of the HR Body of Knowledge recommended by SHRM.Click here for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) course listing
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