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Management and Leadership

Curriculum Series Course Title Course #
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Management Curriculum
  Moving into a Management Role
  Becoming a Manager MGMT0001
    A New Manager's Responsibilities and Fears MGMT0002
    Lead and Communicate Effectively as a New Manager MGMT0003
    A New Manager's Role in the Company's Future MGMT0004
    Moving into Management Simulation MGMT000S
    Leadership in Management Simulation MGMT000T
  Essential Skills for Tomorrow's Managers
    Competencies for Tomorrow's Managers MGMT0111
    Development Tools for Tomorrow's Managers MGMT0112
    The Manager as Coach and Counselor MGMT0113
    The Manager as Project Champion MGMT0114
    A Manager's Primer for Ensuring Accountability MGMT0115
    Continuous Learning for Tomorrow's Managers MGMT0116
    Essential Skills for Tomorrow's Managers (Simulation) MGMT0110
    Essential People Management Skills Simulation MGMT011S
  Moving from Technical Professional to Management
    Management Development for Technical Professionals MGMT0121
    Communication Skills for Successful Management MGMT0122
    Process Management Skills MGMT0123
    Leadership Development for Technical Professionals MGMT0124
    Transitioning From Technical Professional to Management MGMT0120
    From Technical Professional to Leadership Simulation MGMT012S
  Managing Problem Performance
    Preventing Problem Performance MGMT0161
    Identifying Problem Performance MGMT0162
    Improving Problem Performance MGMT0163
    Dealing with Problem Performance MGMT0164
    Averting Problem Performance Simulation MGMT0160
    Addressing Problem Performance Simulation MGMT016S
  Supporting Employees through the Change Process
    Beginning the Change Process MGMT0181
    Managing Through the Change MGMT0182
    Incorporating Change in Your Organization MGMT0183
    Supporting Employees through Change Simulation MGMT0180
  Delegation Skills
    Delegation Basics MGMT0261
    The Personal Approach in Delegation MGMT0262
    Managing the Delegated Environment MGMT0263
    Effective Delegation Simulation MGMT0260
  Coach with Confidence
    Successful Coaching Relationships MGMT0282
    Key Stages in Coaching MGMT0283
    Coaching Skills MGMT0284
    Mindsets, Emotions and Coaching MGMT0285
    Coach with Confidence Simulation MGMT0280
    Coaching Personalities and Teams Simulation MGMT028S
  How to Overcome Negativity in the Workplace
    The Path from Pessimism to Optimism MGMT0311
    Proactive Approaches to Stop Negativity MGMT0312
    Overcoming Organizational Negativity MGMT0313
  Performance Appraisal
    Continuous Performance Assessment MGMT0341
    Reviewing Performance MGMT0342
    Performance Appraisals Simulation MGMT0340

Leadership Curriculum

 
  Leading from the Front Line
    Challenges of the 21st Century LEAD0121
    Organizational Culture and Leadership LEAD0122
    Energizing and Empowering Employees LEAD0123
    Leadership and the Knowledge Worker LEAD0124
    Leading Change from the Front Line LEAD0125
    Dynamics of Leadership LEAD0126
    Leading from the Front Line Simulation LEAD0120
  Going from Management to Leadership
    The Mark of a Leader LEAD0141
    Communicating a Shared Vision LEAD0142
    The Enabling Leader LEAD0143
    Removing Performance Barriers LEAD0144
    Communicating as a Leader LEAD0145
    Leading through Change LEAD0147
    The Leader as a Model LEAD0148
    Going from Management to Leadership Simulation LEAD0140
    Growing from a Manager to a Leader Simulation LEAD014S
  Leading the Workforce Generations
    Introduction to Work Force Generations LEAD0231
    Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Generations LEAD0232
    Leading Silent Generation and Baby Boom Workers LEAD0233
    Leading Generations X and Next LEAD0234
    Making Cross-generational Teams Work LEAD0235
    Cross-generational Workers in the 21st Century LEAD0236
    Leading the Workforce Generations LEAD0230
  Succession Planning for Business Environment
    Succession Planning Overview LEAD0301
    Succession Planning Strategies LEAD0302
    Succession Planning and Human Resources LEAD0303
    Succession Planning Management LEAD0304
    Initiating a Succession Plan Simulation LEAD0300
    Implementing a Succession Plan Simulation LEAD030S
  Problem-solving and Decision-making for Business
   

Foundations of Effective Thinking

PD0231

   

Framing the Problem

PD0232

   

Generating Alternatives in Problem Solving

PD0233

   

Dynamic Decision Making

PD0234

   

Implementing and Evaluating a Decision

PD0235

   

Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups

PD0236

   

Creative Problem Solving and Effective Thinking (Simulation)

PD0230

   

Rational Problem Solving and Decision-making Simulation

PD023S

  Working without a Net - The Business of Risk
   

Risk Basics

PD0241

   

Approaches to Risk Management

PD0242

   

Decisions and Risk

PD0243

   

Strategic Planning and Risk Management

PD0244

   

Risk Strategies: The Cutting Edge

PD0245

   

Working without a Net: Decisions Simulation

PD0240

  Business Professionalism
   

Personal Accountability: Working for Your Inner Boss

PD0261

   

Self-empowerment: Managing from Within

PD0262

   

Developing a Positive Attitude

PD0264

   

Successful Lifelong Learning

PD0265

   

Goals and Goal Setting

PD0263

Professional Effectiveness

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Communication Curriculum
  Interpersonal Communication Skills for Business
    The Process of Interpersonal Communications COMM0001
    The Mechanics of Effective Communication COMM0002
    Communication Skills for the Workplace COMM0003
    Communicate for Results COMM0004
    Communication Skills for Leadership COMM0005
    Communication Skills for Resolving Conflict COMM0006
  Business Writing Essentials
    Writing with Intention COMM0011
    Avoiding Errors in Usage and Punctuation COMM0012
    Avoiding Grammatical Errors in Business Writing COMM0013
    Crisp Composition COMM0014
    Writing to Reach the Audience COMM0015
    Getting the Most from Business Documents COMM0016
    The Writing Process COMM0017
  International Communications
    The Impact of Culture on Communication COMM0021
    The Art of Global Communication COMM0022
    Improving Your Cross-cultural Communications COMM0023
    International Communications COMM0020
    Cross-cultural Communications Simulation COMM002S
  Effective Listening Skills
    The Basics of Listening COMM0151
    Listening for Comprehension COMM0152
    Enhancing Your Listening Skills COMM0154
    Effective Listening Skills Simulation COMM0150
  Managing and Working with Difficult People
    Difficult People in the Workplace COMM0161
    Working with Aggressive People COMM0162
    Working with Negative People and Procrastinators COMM0163
    Working with Arrogant and Duplicitous People COMM0164
    Managing and Working with Difficult People (Simulation) COMM0160
    Communicating Effectively with Difficult Coworkers COMM016S
  Assertive Communication
    Professional Assertiveness COMM0171
    Assertiveness from the Inside Out COMM0172
    Assertive Communication Simulation COMM0170
  Building Better Work Relationships
    Building Effective Interfunctional Relationships COMM0191
    Building Effective Intercultural Relationships COMM0192
    Building Effective Intergender Relationships COMM0193
    Working Effectively with Customers COMM0194
    Working Effectively with Business Partners COMM0195
    Building Better Work Relationships Simulation COMM0190
  Business Grammar Essentials
    Foundations of Grammar COMM0201
    Sentence Construction COMM0202
    Understanding Writing Mechanics COMM0203
    Punctuating with Skill COMM0204
  Email Essentials
    Essentials of Electronic Communication COMM0231
    Optimizing Email at Work COMM0232
    E-mail and Organizational Communication COMM0233
    E-mail as a Marketing Tool COMM0234
  Delivering Successful Presentations
    Presenting to Succeed COMM0301
    Delivering Your Message COMM0302
    Presentation Resources Available to You COMM0303
    Delivering Successful Presentations Simulation COMM0300
  Effective Business Meetings
    Planning Effective Business Meetings COMM0331
    Leading Effective Business Meetings COMM0332
    Participating Effectively in Business Meetings COMM0333
    Effective Business Meetings Simulation COMM0330
  Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace
    Perspectives on Conflict COMM0341
    Handling Conflict with Others COMM0342
    Managing Conflict in the Organization COMM0343
    Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace Simulation COMM0340
  Telephone Skills For Business Professionals
    Effective Telephone Techniques COMM0411
    Making Telephone Calls Count COMM0412
    Telephone Skills for Business Professionals Simulation COMM0410
  Negotiating to Win: Getting the Results You Want
    The Negotiation Process COMM0503
    The Dynamics of Interaction COMM0504
    Inclusive Negotiating COMM0505
    When the Going Gets Tough COMM0506
    The Master Negotiator COMM0507
    Negotiating to Win (Simulation) COMM0500
  Effective Use of Feedback for Business
    An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback COMM0521
    Coping with Criticism and Feedback COMM0522
    Giving Feedback to Colleagues COMM0523
    Team Feedback: A guide COMM0524
    Giving Feedback: A Manager's Guide COMM0525
    Effective Feedback for Employees and Colleagues Simulation COMM0520
    Effective Use of Feedback for Teams Simulation COMM052S
  Anger Management in The Workplace
    Experiencing Anger COMM0701
    Managing Your Anger COMM0702
    Managing Anger in the Workplace Simulation COMM0700
Foundation Skills Curriculum
  Basic Business Math Skills
    Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Equations FNDT0101
    Decimals and Percents FNDT0102
    Ratios, Averages and Graphs FNDT0103
Personal Development Curriculum
  Fast-tracking Your Career
    Get Your Career on the Fast Track PD0131
    Basic Business Skills to Get You on the Fast Track PD0132
    Communication Skills to Fast-track Your Career PD0133
    Interpersonal Skills on the Fast Track PD0134
    The Boss Factor PD0135
    Improving Your Image PD0136
    Fast-Tracking Your Career Simulation PD0130
  Planning Your Personal Finances  
    Managing Your Cash Flow and Credit PD0141
  Working More Effectively - Taking Control of Your Time
    You and Your Time PD0151
    Techniques for Better Time Management PD0152
    Developing Good Time Management Habits PD0153
    Working More Effectively Simulation PD0150
  Ethics in Business
    Ethical Decision Making PD0171
    Managerial Business Ethics PD0172
    Organizational Ethics PD0173
    Corporate Social Responsibility PD0174
    Ethics in Business PD0170
  Living a Balanced Life
    Finding Your Life Balance PD0181
    Success Over Stress PD0182
    Strategies for Better Balance PD0183
    Living a Balanced Life Simulation PD0180
  Dealing with Organizational Change
    Perspectives on Organizational Change PD0191
    Being Prepared for Change PD0192
    Communicating During Organizational Change PD0193

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Course Title Course #
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Windows XP: Fundamentals 112553_ENG
Introducing Windows XP 112615_ENG
Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP 112949_ENG
Up and Running with Microsoft Windows XP 112954_ENG
Configuring Rules, Alerts, and Junk Mail Settings in Outlook 2003 113469_ENG
Microsoft Office 2003: New Features for End Users 117529_ENG
Microsoft Office 2003: New Features for Advanced Users 117530_ENG
Microsoft Office 2003: New Applications 117531_ENG
Getting Started with FrontPage 2003 121449_ENG
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2003 121587_ENG
Formatting and printing files in Office 2003 121643_ENG
Importing and Working with Data in FrontPage 2003 121653_ENG
Customizing PowerPoint 2003 Presentations 121956_ENG
Settings, Customization, and Office 2003 Integration with PowerPoint 2003 121957_ENG
Structuring and Publishing Web Sites in FrontPage 2003 122092_ENG
Enhancing Web Sites with Advanced FrontPage 2003 Features 122099_ENG
Administering Web Sites in FrontPage 2003 122100_ENG
Working with Code in FrontPage 2003 122120_ENG
Working with Web Sites in FrontPage 2003 122475_ENG
Organizing Content Using Templates and Frames in FrontPage 2003 122481_ENG
Running, Broadcasting, and Reviewing PowerPoint 2003 Presentations 124997_ENG
Preparing PowerPoint 2003 Presentations for Effective Delivery 125830_ENG
Microsoft Office 2003: New Features for Outlook Users 126060_ENG
Tracking, Categorizing, Searching, and Printing in Outlook 2003 131341_ENG
Creating and Defining a Project 132490_ENG
Tracking and Reporting Progress 132504_ENG
Specifying and Assigning Resources 132510_ENG
Data Security in Outlook 2003 132613_ENG
Working in Outlook 2003 from Multiple Locations 132614_ENG
Newsreaders, Online Meetings, Instant Messaging, and Faxing Information in Outlook 2003 132615_ENG
Customizing Toolbars and Commands and Creating Forms in Outlook 2003 132616_ENG
Outlook 2003 and Business Contact Manager 132617_ENG
Home Networking with Microsoft Windows XP 66335_ENG
Setting up a site and adding content in Dreamweaver MX 2004 214572_ENG
Adding Links, Images, and Flash Objects in Dreamweaver MX 2004 214573_ENG
Creating Interactive Web Pages in Dreamweaver MX 2004 214575_ENG
Working with Cascading Style Sheets in Dreamweaver MX 2004 214576_ENG
Reusing Content in Dreamweaver MX 2004 214577_ENG
Site Testing and Maintenance in Dreamweaver MX 2004 214966_ENG
Adding Tables in Dreamweaver MX 2004 218238_ENG
LAN Technologies 218693_ENG
Network Security 218760_ENG
Network Troubleshooting 218761_ENG
Using SOAP 218848_ENG
Using WSDL 218849_ENG
Using UDDI 218850_ENG
Getting Started with Dreamweaver 4 31616_ENG
Getting Started with Flash 5 31709_ENG
Up and Running with Flash 5 31712_ENG
What Microsoft .NET Means for IT Professionals 31739_ENG
Up and Running with Dreamweaver 4 31806_ENG
Getting Started with Photoshop 6.0 33838_ENG
Up and Running with Photoshop 6.0 33841_ENG
Getting Started with Illustrator 9.0 37606_ENG
Up and Running with Illustrator 9.0 39040_ENG
Getting Started with FreeHand 10 39596_ENG
Moving on with FreeHand 10 39822_ENG
Up and Running with Freehand 10 39825_ENG
The Fundamentals of Flash 5 57899_ENG
Animation, Sound, Interactivity, and Publishing in Flash 5 57905_ENG
Starting Work with Dreamweaver 4 61058_ENG
Designing and Managing a Web Site with Dreamweaver 4 61064_ENG
Client-Side Technologies, Frames, and Interactive Page Elements in Dreamweaver 4 62357_ENG
Advanced Elements in Dreamweaver 4 62362_ENG
Working with Complex Data in Macromedia ColdFusion 5 63171_ENG
Reusing Code in Macromedia ColdFusion 5 63187_ENG
Extending your ColdFusion 5 Toolkit 63192_ENG
Exception Handling in Macromedia ColdFusion 5 63197_ENG
Basic Animation in Macromedia Flash MX 66515_ENG
Increased Application of Macromedia Flash MX 66516_ENG
Basic Design Functionality of Macromedia Flash MX 69625_ENG
Advanced Design Functionality of Macromedia Flash MX 69652_ENG
Using Basic Dreamweaver MX Tools 72415_ENG
Using ActionScript in Flash MX 73282_ENG
Objects, Functions, and Components in Flash MX 73288_ENG
Using Fireworks MX with Dreamweaver MX and Flash MX 73661_ENG
Working with Images in Macromedia Fireworks MX 73662_ENG
Getting Started with Access 2003 125937_ENG
Basic Access 2003 Tables 125947_ENG
Basic Access 2003 Forms 125956_ENG
Using Queries and Reports in Access 2003 125964_ENG
Personalizing and Maintaining Access 2003 125984_ENG
Enhancing Tables, Forms, and Reports in Access 2003 126934_ENG
Advanced Querying in Access 2003 126944_ENG
Working with Data and Presentation in Access 2003 126950_ENG
Access 2003 and the Web 126959_ENG
Access 2003 Programmability 126965_ENG
Database Administration in Access 2003 126973_ENG
Basic Features of Excel 2003 113187_ENG
Printing and Collaborating in Excel 2003 122518_ENG
Excel 2003 Formulas and Functions 113221_ENG
Formatting Data in Excel 2003 119827_ENG
Excel 2003 Chart and Multimedia Features 119828_ENG
Advanced Customization in Excel 2003 119829_ENG
Advanced formatting in Excel 2003 125656_ENG
Advanced Data Management in Excel 2003 113262_ENG
Advanced Data Analysis in Excel 2003 113309_ENG
Advanced Validation and Collaboration in Excel 2003 121344_ENG
Advanced Data Exchange in Excel 2003 119748_ENG
Customizing PowerPoint 2003 Presentations 121956_ENG

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