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What you will learn - Approaches to be an Effective Team Member
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Get BIG Savings with our Seven Workplace Success Keys You'll Need Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
- Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need
- Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
- Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
- Getting Stuff Done - Personal Development Boot Camp
- Balanced Scorecard Basics
1. Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need: Learn Approaches to be an Effective Team Member
This elearning version of Workplace Success: Seven Key Skills You’ll Need will enable you to identify the key skills that are critical for a positive impact on your career. Being able to identify these skills is going to allow you to see which ones you possess, which ones you should develop, and how they help in the workplace.
Upon completing this course, you are going to know approaches to be an effective team member, how it feels to experience change and ways to be flexible in times of change and to approach problem solving. You will also identify tips to giving and receiving feedback, learn ways to recognize self-confident behaviors in the workplace and learn a three-step process to building self-confidence.
2. Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage: Learn How To Use Technology To Your Advantage
Technology is supposed to make life easier and simpler, but most managers find themselves cleaning up the messes caused by too many gadgets. This course is about using technology to work smarter, not harder.
In this course, you’ll learn how to use technology to your advantage. Computers, various types of applications, software purchases, technical training, IT budgets, security, privacy, usage policies, ergonomics, instant messaging, and telecommuting are all covered.
3. Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance: Get Ahead In Life By Managing Pressure And Maintaining Balance
When things are extremely busy at work and you have your hands full with many tasks, having skills you can draw on are essential for peace of mind and growth. This course will give you ways to manage the pressure and maintain balance in your life.
This course will teach you about the causes and costs of workplace pressure, the benefits of creating balance, and how to identify pressure points. You will also learn how to apply emotional intelligence, increase optimism and resilience, and develop strategies for getting ahead.
4. Getting Stuff Done - Personal Development Boot Camp: Explore What Personal Efficiency Is All About
Like any other personal challenge, time management requires a customized system that works for you. This course will give you a number of organizational tools and techniques to consider. At the end of the course, you will have a personal productivity plan that you can apply right away.
To start this course, you’ll explore what personal efficiency is all about, as well as useful attitudes and skills that you might want to develop. Then, you’ll outline your vision statement, dreams, and goals. Next, you’ll learn about the 80/20 system, what characteristics your organizational system should have, how to design a functional workspace, and techniques for organizing your daily to-do items. You’ll also learn how to set up and maintain information management systems (both physical and virtual), prioritize tasks, create routines, and tackle procrastination. Finally, you’ll learn how to get organized at home.
5. Balanced Scorecard Basics: Learn the Basics in Balanced Scorecard
Intangible assets (like a company’s reputation, the knowledge base created by their employees, and training initiatives) can make up a huge portion of a company’s wealth. This course will teach you about the balanced scorecard, which can help you measure all aspects of your organization’s success.
You will begin this course by learning what the balanced scorecard is and what types of organizations it is most useful for. Then, you will review some sample scorecards, strategy maps, and tactical action plans. You will also learn how to develop your organization’s mission, vision, and values (which form the basis for the balanced scorecard); a project vision statement; plans to implement the scorecard; and balanced scorecard teams.
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Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Certificate In Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Being a Team Player
- Team Role Analysis Questionnaire
- Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
- Effective Team Membership
Session 3: Flexibility
- Change Exercise
- Change Tolerance
- Making Connections
- Becoming Flexible
- Analyzing Change
Session 4: Problem Solving
- What is a Problem?
- Eight Essentials to Defining a Problem
- Summary
Session 5: Resourcefulness
- Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- Characteristics of Resourcefulness
Session 6: Feedback
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Giving Feedback
- Receiving Feedback
- Feedback Interviews
- Simulated Feedback Session
Session 7: Self-Confidence
- What does Self-Confidence Look Like?
- Building Self-Confidence
- Step 1: Know Who You Are
- Your Individual SWOT Analysis
- Individual SWOT Analysis
- Step 2: Know Where You Want To Go
- Step 3: Make a Doable Plan To Get There, Part One
- Step 3: Make a Doable Plan To Get There, Part Two
Session 8: Creative Thinking
- Methods for Creative Thinking
- Other Methods
- Creative Thinking Exercise
Session 9: Emotional Intelligence
- History of Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Defining Social and Emotional Intelligence
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Technology-Friendly Workplace
- Tips and Tricks
- Tips for Employees, Part One
- Tips for Employees, Part Two
- Tips for Managers
- Ten Easy Ways to Use Technology to Make Work Fun
- Acme Consulting, Scenario One
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
Session 3: Conquering Computers
- Setting Expectations
- Upgrading Software
- Stretch!
- Staying Focused
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Have Fun With It!
Session 4: Communicating with the IT Dept.
- Communicating with IT, Part One
- Communicating with IT, Part Two
- Communicating with IT, Part Three
Session 5: Choosing Software Wisely
- The Three-Step Process
- Step Two: Evaluating the Software, Part One
- Step Two: Evaluating the Software, Part Two
- Step Three: Making the Purchase
- About Upgrading
- Upgrading Checklist
- Acme Consulting, Part Two
- Case Study: Tom’s Options
- Questions
Session 6: Technical Training
- Types of Training
- Training Tip
Session 7: Setting an IT Budget
- Budget Basics
- Step One: Preparing a Draft
- Costs to Consider
- Step Two: Looking at Reality
- Step Three: Finalizing the Budget
- An Alternative Approach
- The Shrinking Budget
Session 8: Security and Privacy
- An Employee’s Rights
- Doing Your Part
- An Employer’s Rights
Session 9: Uncontrolled vs. Controlled Networks
- Two Network Types
- Uncontrolled Networks
- Controlled Networks
- About Restricting Internet Access
Session 10: Ergonomics
- What is Ergonomics?
- Stretch!
Session 11: System Usage Policies
- What is a System Usage Policy?
- Topics to Cover
- Tips for Success
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 2
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 3
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 4
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 5
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 6
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 8
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 9
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 10
- Acme Consulting, Part Three
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
Session 12: Taking Care of Company Property
- Basic Rules of Etiquette
- The Employee’s Role
- Making Connections
Session 13: Time-Saving Tools
- E-Mail Applications
- Tips and Tricks
- E-Mail Etiquette
- A Word about Attachments
- Scheduling Applications
- Tips and Tricks
- Contact Management Applications
Session 14: Telephone Etiquette
- Basic Tips
- Voice Mail
- Leaving Messages
Session 15: Instant Messaging
- Instant Messaging Etiquette
- Understanding Acronyms
Session 16: Telecommuting
- What is Telecommuting?
- Possible Disadvantages
- Preparing for Telecommuting
- Tips and Tricks
- A Resource Checklist
- Other Notes
- To Telecommute or Not to Telecommute
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
- Scenario Five
Session 17: Workplace Rage
- Preventing Workplace Rage
- A Manager’s Responsibilities
Session 18: It’s Not Working!
- Introduction
- Scenario One
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
- Scenario Five
Session 19: Policies and Procedures Checklist
- A Policies and Procedures Checklist
Session 20: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Under Pressure!
- Understanding Pressure
- Costs to the Employee
- Costs to Society
- Benefits of Creating Balance
- Pre-Assignment Review
- What the Statements Mean
Session 3: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
- Identifying Your Pressure Points
- What Are Your Pressure Points?
- Creating an Action Plan
- Pressure Point One
- Pressure Point Two
- Pressure Point Three
- Getting Prepared
- SPIRIT
- Considering Our Resources
- Asking for Help
- Finding the Right Helper
- Making Connections
Session 4: Emotional Intelligence
- The Seven Human Emotions
- What Do Emotions Tell Us?
- Summary
- The Emotional Map
- Plutchiks Wheel of Emotions
- Validating Emotions in Others
- Technique Two: SOLER
- Communication Tips and Tricks
- Words of Wisdom
- What is Optimism?
- Making the Shift
- What is Pessimism?
- Words of Wisdom
- Resilience
Session 5: Coping Toolkit
- Building the Stress Management Kit
- What is Anger?
- Controlling Our Response
- The Five Dimensions of Anger
- Making Connections
- Expressing Yourself
- I Messages
- The Assertive Formula
- Making Connections
Session 6: Getting Organized
- Why Prioritize?
- Identifying the Must-Do List
- Getting Help
- Doing It!
Session 7: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Getting Stuff Done - Personal Development Boot Camp
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment: Purpose
- Pre-Assignment: Steps
- Pre-Assignment: Images
Session 2: Understanding Personal Efficiency
- Defining Personal Efficiency
- In the Groove
- A Holistic Approach
- Time Management vs. Personal Productivity
Session 3: Developing the Right Attitude
- Useful Skill Sets
- Useful Attitudes
- Why Multi-Tasking is a Myth
Session 4: Laying the Foundation
- Creating a Personal Vision Statement
- Step One: Identifying Your Values
- Bringing It All Together
- Step Three: Put it all Together
- Making Connections
- Identifying Dreams and Setting Goals
- Getting Some Ideas
- SPIRIT
- Putting it All Together
Session 5: The Building Blocks of a Good Organizational System
- Pareto's Principle
- Characteristics of a Good Organizational System
- Building a Customizable System
Session 6: Creating the Right Environment
- Garbage Out!
- Step Two: Make an Action Plan
- Step Three: Get Started, Part One
- Step Three: Get Started, Part Two
- Step Four: Finish the Task
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part One
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part Two
- Re-Designing Your Workspace
- Setting up a Daily System
- Priority Tray
- The Incubator
- Sample Incubator
- Using the Incubator
- Using the Incubator Each Day
- Setting up a Filing System
- Four File Types
- Filing Tips
- Putting Everything Back Together
- Putting it in Action, Part 1
Session 7: Setting up your Virtual Environment
- Organizing Electronic Files
- Tips and Tricks
- Making Your E-Mail Program Work for You
- Commit to Your E-mail Program
- Take Some Training
- Set Up Folders
- Schedule Backups and Archives
- Automate What You Can
- Use Time-Saving Tools
- Exploring Applications
- Top Applications
Session 8: Setting up Your Information Management Center
- Key Components of a System, Part 1
- Key Components of a System, Part 2
- Case Study: Sarah the Salesperson
- Case Study: Walter the Writer
- Case Study: Edna the Executive Assistant
- Making Connections
- Lessons Learned, Part 1
- Lessons Learned Part 2
Session 9: Managing Information in Six Easy Steps
- GOPHER It!
- Processing E-Mail Messages
- Digging Donald out of the Hole
- Problem One
- Problem Two
- Problem Three
Session 10: Prioritizing Your Tasks
- The Urgent-Important Matrix
- Matrix Overview
- Quadrant 1: Urgent and Important
- Quadrant 2: Important but Not Urgent
- Quadrant 3: Urgent but Not Important
- Quadrant 4: Not Urgent and Not Important
- Putting Tasks in Their Place
Session 11: Saying No
- Techniques for Saying No, Part One
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Two
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Three
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Four
Session 12: Creating Routines
- Why Routines?
- Start of Day Routine
- End of Day Routine
- Dealing with E-mail
Session 13: Stopping Procrastination Now (Not Later!)
- Tackling Procrastination
- A Challenge to Change, Part 1
- A Challenge to Change, Part 2
- A Challenge to Change, Part 3
- A Challenge to Change, Part 4
Session 14: Applying Our Lessons at Home
- Meals
- Exercise
- Fun Stuff
- Children
- Chores
- General Organization
Session 15: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Balanced Scorecard Basics
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Understanding the Balanced Scorecard
- What is the Balanced Scorecard?
- Creating a Scorecard
- The Need for the Balanced Scorecard
- Shifting Business
Session 3: The Ingredients for Success
- Is the Balanced Scorecard Right for Us?
- Do You Need a Balanced Scorecard?
- Top Ten Scorecard Pitfalls
- Discussing the Pitfalls
Session 4: Overview of the Balanced Scorecard Process
- The Big Picture
- Sample Strategy Map
- Strategy Map Example
- Sample Balanced Scorecard
- Sample Tactical Action Plan
- Tactical Action Plan Example
Session 5: Creating a Project Vision Statement
- Why We're Doing What We're Doing
- Unified Statement Example
- Making a Statement
Session 6: Understanding Organizational Mission, Vision, and Values
- The Building Blocks for Your Balanced Scorecard
- Looking at Values
- Mission Statement
- Vision Statements
- Analyzing Sample Statements
Session 7: Plans and Processes to Build
- Project Plans
- Communication Plans
- Training Plans
- Building Core Plans: Building a Training Plan
- A Checklist of Processes
- Making the Fit
- Bill the Builder
- Discussing Bill
Session 8: Building Balanced Scorecard Teams
- Executive Team
- Balanced Scorecard Steering Team
- Strategic Teams
- Team Overview
Session 9: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn - Approaches to be an Effective Team Member
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Get BIG Savings with our Seven Workplace Success Keys You'll Need Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
- Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need
- Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
- Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
- Getting Stuff Done - Personal Development Boot Camp
- Balanced Scorecard Basics
1. Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need: Learn Approaches to be an Effective Team Member
This elearning version of Workplace Success: Seven Key Skills You’ll Need will enable you to identify the key skills that are critical for a positive impact on your career. Being able to identify these skills is going to allow you to see which ones you possess, which ones you should develop, and how they help in the workplace.
Upon completing this course, you are going to know approaches to be an effective team member, how it feels to experience change and ways to be flexible in times of change and to approach problem solving. You will also identify tips to giving and receiving feedback, learn ways to recognize self-confident behaviors in the workplace and learn a three-step process to building self-confidence.
2. Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage: Learn How To Use Technology To Your Advantage
Technology is supposed to make life easier and simpler, but most managers find themselves cleaning up the messes caused by too many gadgets. This course is about using technology to work smarter, not harder.
In this course, you’ll learn how to use technology to your advantage. Computers, various types of applications, software purchases, technical training, IT budgets, security, privacy, usage policies, ergonomics, instant messaging, and telecommuting are all covered.
3. Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance: Get Ahead In Life By Managing Pressure And Maintaining Balance
When things are extremely busy at work and you have your hands full with many tasks, having skills you can draw on are essential for peace of mind and growth. This course will give you ways to manage the pressure and maintain balance in your life.
This course will teach you about the causes and costs of workplace pressure, the benefits of creating balance, and how to identify pressure points. You will also learn how to apply emotional intelligence, increase optimism and resilience, and develop strategies for getting ahead.
4. Getting Stuff Done - Personal Development Boot Camp: Explore What Personal Efficiency Is All About
Like any other personal challenge, time management requires a customized system that works for you. This course will give you a number of organizational tools and techniques to consider. At the end of the course, you will have a personal productivity plan that you can apply right away.
To start this course, you’ll explore what personal efficiency is all about, as well as useful attitudes and skills that you might want to develop. Then, you’ll outline your vision statement, dreams, and goals. Next, you’ll learn about the 80/20 system, what characteristics your organizational system should have, how to design a functional workspace, and techniques for organizing your daily to-do items. You’ll also learn how to set up and maintain information management systems (both physical and virtual), prioritize tasks, create routines, and tackle procrastination. Finally, you’ll learn how to get organized at home.
5. Balanced Scorecard Basics: Learn the Basics in Balanced Scorecard
Intangible assets (like a company’s reputation, the knowledge base created by their employees, and training initiatives) can make up a huge portion of a company’s wealth. This course will teach you about the balanced scorecard, which can help you measure all aspects of your organization’s success.
You will begin this course by learning what the balanced scorecard is and what types of organizations it is most useful for. Then, you will review some sample scorecards, strategy maps, and tactical action plans. You will also learn how to develop your organization’s mission, vision, and values (which form the basis for the balanced scorecard); a project vision statement; plans to implement the scorecard; and balanced scorecard teams.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
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Certificate In Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You'll Need
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Being a Team Player
- Team Role Analysis Questionnaire
- Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
- Effective Team Membership
Session 3: Flexibility
- Change Exercise
- Change Tolerance
- Making Connections
- Becoming Flexible
- Analyzing Change
Session 4: Problem Solving
- What is a Problem?
- Eight Essentials to Defining a Problem
- Summary
Session 5: Resourcefulness
- Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- Characteristics of Resourcefulness
Session 6: Feedback
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Giving Feedback
- Receiving Feedback
- Feedback Interviews
- Simulated Feedback Session
Session 7: Self-Confidence
- What does Self-Confidence Look Like?
- Building Self-Confidence
- Step 1: Know Who You Are
- Your Individual SWOT Analysis
- Individual SWOT Analysis
- Step 2: Know Where You Want To Go
- Step 3: Make a Doable Plan To Get There, Part One
- Step 3: Make a Doable Plan To Get There, Part Two
Session 8: Creative Thinking
- Methods for Creative Thinking
- Other Methods
- Creative Thinking Exercise
Session 9: Emotional Intelligence
- History of Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Defining Social and Emotional Intelligence
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Technology-Friendly Workplace
- Tips and Tricks
- Tips for Employees, Part One
- Tips for Employees, Part Two
- Tips for Managers
- Ten Easy Ways to Use Technology to Make Work Fun
- Acme Consulting, Scenario One
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
Session 3: Conquering Computers
- Setting Expectations
- Upgrading Software
- Stretch!
- Staying Focused
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Have Fun With It!
Session 4: Communicating with the IT Dept.
- Communicating with IT, Part One
- Communicating with IT, Part Two
- Communicating with IT, Part Three
Session 5: Choosing Software Wisely
- The Three-Step Process
- Step Two: Evaluating the Software, Part One
- Step Two: Evaluating the Software, Part Two
- Step Three: Making the Purchase
- About Upgrading
- Upgrading Checklist
- Acme Consulting, Part Two
- Case Study: Tom’s Options
- Questions
Session 6: Technical Training
- Types of Training
- Training Tip
Session 7: Setting an IT Budget
- Budget Basics
- Step One: Preparing a Draft
- Costs to Consider
- Step Two: Looking at Reality
- Step Three: Finalizing the Budget
- An Alternative Approach
- The Shrinking Budget
Session 8: Security and Privacy
- An Employee’s Rights
- Doing Your Part
- An Employer’s Rights
Session 9: Uncontrolled vs. Controlled Networks
- Two Network Types
- Uncontrolled Networks
- Controlled Networks
- About Restricting Internet Access
Session 10: Ergonomics
- What is Ergonomics?
- Stretch!
Session 11: System Usage Policies
- What is a System Usage Policy?
- Topics to Cover
- Tips for Success
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 2
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 3
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 4
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 5
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 6
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 8
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 9
- Sample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy, Part 10
- Acme Consulting, Part Three
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
Session 12: Taking Care of Company Property
- Basic Rules of Etiquette
- The Employee’s Role
- Making Connections
Session 13: Time-Saving Tools
- E-Mail Applications
- Tips and Tricks
- E-Mail Etiquette
- A Word about Attachments
- Scheduling Applications
- Tips and Tricks
- Contact Management Applications
Session 14: Telephone Etiquette
- Basic Tips
- Voice Mail
- Leaving Messages
Session 15: Instant Messaging
- Instant Messaging Etiquette
- Understanding Acronyms
Session 16: Telecommuting
- What is Telecommuting?
- Possible Disadvantages
- Preparing for Telecommuting
- Tips and Tricks
- A Resource Checklist
- Other Notes
- To Telecommute or Not to Telecommute
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
- Scenario Five
Session 17: Workplace Rage
- Preventing Workplace Rage
- A Manager’s Responsibilities
Session 18: It’s Not Working!
- Introduction
- Scenario One
- Scenario Two
- Scenario Three
- Scenario Four
- Scenario Five
Session 19: Policies and Procedures Checklist
- A Policies and Procedures Checklist
Session 20: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Under Pressure!
- Understanding Pressure
- Costs to the Employee
- Costs to Society
- Benefits of Creating Balance
- Pre-Assignment Review
- What the Statements Mean
Session 3: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
- Identifying Your Pressure Points
- What Are Your Pressure Points?
- Creating an Action Plan
- Pressure Point One
- Pressure Point Two
- Pressure Point Three
- Getting Prepared
- SPIRIT
- Considering Our Resources
- Asking for Help
- Finding the Right Helper
- Making Connections
Session 4: Emotional Intelligence
- The Seven Human Emotions
- What Do Emotions Tell Us?
- Summary
- The Emotional Map
- Plutchiks Wheel of Emotions
- Validating Emotions in Others
- Technique Two: SOLER
- Communication Tips and Tricks
- Words of Wisdom
- What is Optimism?
- Making the Shift
- What is Pessimism?
- Words of Wisdom
- Resilience
Session 5: Coping Toolkit
- Building the Stress Management Kit
- What is Anger?
- Controlling Our Response
- The Five Dimensions of Anger
- Making Connections
- Expressing Yourself
- I Messages
- The Assertive Formula
- Making Connections
Session 6: Getting Organized
- Why Prioritize?
- Identifying the Must-Do List
- Getting Help
- Doing It!
Session 7: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Getting Stuff Done - Personal Development Boot Camp
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment: Purpose
- Pre-Assignment: Steps
- Pre-Assignment: Images
Session 2: Understanding Personal Efficiency
- Defining Personal Efficiency
- In the Groove
- A Holistic Approach
- Time Management vs. Personal Productivity
Session 3: Developing the Right Attitude
- Useful Skill Sets
- Useful Attitudes
- Why Multi-Tasking is a Myth
Session 4: Laying the Foundation
- Creating a Personal Vision Statement
- Step One: Identifying Your Values
- Bringing It All Together
- Step Three: Put it all Together
- Making Connections
- Identifying Dreams and Setting Goals
- Getting Some Ideas
- SPIRIT
- Putting it All Together
Session 5: The Building Blocks of a Good Organizational System
- Pareto's Principle
- Characteristics of a Good Organizational System
- Building a Customizable System
Session 6: Creating the Right Environment
- Garbage Out!
- Step Two: Make an Action Plan
- Step Three: Get Started, Part One
- Step Three: Get Started, Part Two
- Step Four: Finish the Task
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part One
- Laying Out Your Workspace, Part Two
- Re-Designing Your Workspace
- Setting up a Daily System
- Priority Tray
- The Incubator
- Sample Incubator
- Using the Incubator
- Using the Incubator Each Day
- Setting up a Filing System
- Four File Types
- Filing Tips
- Putting Everything Back Together
- Putting it in Action, Part 1
Session 7: Setting up your Virtual Environment
- Organizing Electronic Files
- Tips and Tricks
- Making Your E-Mail Program Work for You
- Commit to Your E-mail Program
- Take Some Training
- Set Up Folders
- Schedule Backups and Archives
- Automate What You Can
- Use Time-Saving Tools
- Exploring Applications
- Top Applications
Session 8: Setting up Your Information Management Center
- Key Components of a System, Part 1
- Key Components of a System, Part 2
- Case Study: Sarah the Salesperson
- Case Study: Walter the Writer
- Case Study: Edna the Executive Assistant
- Making Connections
- Lessons Learned, Part 1
- Lessons Learned Part 2
Session 9: Managing Information in Six Easy Steps
- GOPHER It!
- Processing E-Mail Messages
- Digging Donald out of the Hole
- Problem One
- Problem Two
- Problem Three
Session 10: Prioritizing Your Tasks
- The Urgent-Important Matrix
- Matrix Overview
- Quadrant 1: Urgent and Important
- Quadrant 2: Important but Not Urgent
- Quadrant 3: Urgent but Not Important
- Quadrant 4: Not Urgent and Not Important
- Putting Tasks in Their Place
Session 11: Saying No
- Techniques for Saying No, Part One
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Two
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Three
- Techniques for Saying No, Part Four
Session 12: Creating Routines
- Why Routines?
- Start of Day Routine
- End of Day Routine
- Dealing with E-mail
Session 13: Stopping Procrastination Now (Not Later!)
- Tackling Procrastination
- A Challenge to Change, Part 1
- A Challenge to Change, Part 2
- A Challenge to Change, Part 3
- A Challenge to Change, Part 4
Session 14: Applying Our Lessons at Home
- Meals
- Exercise
- Fun Stuff
- Children
- Chores
- General Organization
Session 15: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Balanced Scorecard Basics
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Understanding the Balanced Scorecard
- What is the Balanced Scorecard?
- Creating a Scorecard
- The Need for the Balanced Scorecard
- Shifting Business
Session 3: The Ingredients for Success
- Is the Balanced Scorecard Right for Us?
- Do You Need a Balanced Scorecard?
- Top Ten Scorecard Pitfalls
- Discussing the Pitfalls
Session 4: Overview of the Balanced Scorecard Process
- The Big Picture
- Sample Strategy Map
- Strategy Map Example
- Sample Balanced Scorecard
- Sample Tactical Action Plan
- Tactical Action Plan Example
Session 5: Creating a Project Vision Statement
- Why We're Doing What We're Doing
- Unified Statement Example
- Making a Statement
Session 6: Understanding Organizational Mission, Vision, and Values
- The Building Blocks for Your Balanced Scorecard
- Looking at Values
- Mission Statement
- Vision Statements
- Analyzing Sample Statements
Session 7: Plans and Processes to Build
- Project Plans
- Communication Plans
- Training Plans
- Building Core Plans: Building a Training Plan
- A Checklist of Processes
- Making the Fit
- Bill the Builder
- Discussing Bill
Session 8: Building Balanced Scorecard Teams
- Executive Team
- Balanced Scorecard Steering Team
- Strategic Teams
- Team Overview
Session 9: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
FAQS
1. Who are Courses For Success?
Courses For Success is a course platform that started in 2008
with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses.
Our courses span across the following categories:
•Animal
•Beauty
•Business
•Health & Fitness
•Finance
•Lifestyle
•IT & Software
•Personal Development
•Teaching & Academics
2. Is there a refund/cancellation policy?
Yes, we have a 7-day money-back refund policy.
3. What is the FREE Personal Success Training Program?
The Personal Success Training Program
was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve
success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every
course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer!
4. Are there any requirements to study this course?
No,
anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter
is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to
take this course.
5. Do I require to have finished high school to complete this course?
No,
you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to
study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take
this course.
6. What if English is not my first language?
This
course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of
our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use
of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
7. Is this course online or conducted in person?
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
8. How do I receive my course?
After
you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email
and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course
login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to
access and log in to your course via the internet with any device,
please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive
the email.
9. When does this course start?
Providing
you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like,
just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you
can access the online material.
10. What is online learning like?
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation.
By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace.
Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
11. What computer skills do I need for my course?
You
don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training,
but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable
of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
12. How long will you have access to the online course?
The majority of our courses have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Please also check the course summary, as a small selection of courses have limited access.
13. How long will my course take?
Course duration, is listed under Course Summary
14. Do I need to buy textbooks?
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
15. Is the course interactive?
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
16. Is there an assessment or exam?
Yes,
you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the
end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
17. What type of certificate will I receive?
You
will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide,
which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share
the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers.
Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles
and job applications.
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Our
completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in
your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn
new skills, you might even get a promotion.
18. Will this course be credited by universities?
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
19. Am I guaranteed to get a job with this certificate?
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
20. How will this course assist me with my career?
Studying
and completing this course will show employers that you have the
knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in
this area of expertise.
21. How long is the certificate valid for?
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
22. Can I take more than one course at a time?
Courses
are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many
or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that
allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the
topics related to your training goals in one go.
23. What are the Payment Methods available? Is there a payment plan?
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer.
Payment Plans: We have partnered with Partial.ly, to offer our own in house payment plan. Everyone is Pre-Approved, providing the initial deposit is paid in full.
To pay via bank transfer contact us info@coursesforsuccess.com
24. Can I purchase for multiple people?
Yes, you can do this by purchasing individually via website or send us a request via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com
25. Can I request for an invoice before purchase?
Yes, you can request for an invoice via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com
26. Purchase for a gift?
Yes, you can purchase this course as a gift, simply send an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com, with the course details and we can accommodate this.
27. Can I create my own course bundle?
Yes,
you can customize your own bundle. Please send us the complete list
with the exact course link of the courses you'd like to bundle up via
email info@coursesforsuccess.com and we will create them for you. *Each course access, time of completion and certification varies depending on the course type.
28. How will I contact Courses For Success if I have any questions?
You can contact our support team, at any time through live chat on our website, or email at info@coursesforsuccess.com, or by calling one of our phone numbers depending on which country you are in.
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