About This Course
Learn How to be Able to Keep a Close Eye on the Health of Your Business - 10 Courses in this Bundle
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Basic Bookkeeping
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Budget and Financial Reports
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Business Writing
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Excel 365 Essentials
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Administrative Office Procedures
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Archiving and Records Management
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Time Management
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Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
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Organizational Skills
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Word 365 Essentials
1. Basic Bookkeeping: Understand and Implement Basic Bookkeeping Principles
Whether working in someone else’s business or your own business it’s important to understand financial matters. Understanding bookkeeping basics may be the key to keeping your fiscal matters running smoothly and efficiently
Basic Bookkeeping Courses are the short and sweet answer to your problems. From accounts receivable to accounts payable, from loans to payments, this short course covers everything you’ll need to know.
More importantly, the bookkeeping course is essential and practical, providing an effective outline and practical tools to help you manage key financial matters.
By the end of this Basic Bookkeeping online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand basic accounting terminology
- Identify the differences between the cash and accrual accounting methods
- Keep track of your business by becoming familiar with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Use a journal and general ledger to document business financials
- Utilize the balance sheet
- Identify different types of financial statements
- Uncover the reasons for and actually create a budget
- Be familiar with internal and external auditing
2. Budget and Financial Reports: Back Your Business with Bulletproof Finance
Everyday businesses deal with budgets and financial reports in some form or fashion. At minimum, business managers review budget numbers and run financial reports for decision-making and reporting to shareholders and Federal regulators once a month. Many companies devote the last few months of the calendar year to creating budgets for the next calendar year. In addition, organizations create and disseminate year-end financial reports to investors.
The goal of this course is to give the participant a basic understanding of budgets and financial reports so they can hold relevant discussions and render decisions based on financial data. This course will define key terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation. Furthermore, this course will discuss commonly used financial terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and laws that regulate the handling of financial information.
By the end of this Budget and Financial Reports Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Identify financial terminology
- Understand financial statements
- Identify how to analyse financial statements
- Understand budgets
- How to make budgeting easy
- Understand advanced forecasting techniques
- Understand how to manage the budget
- Identify how to make smart purchasing decisions
- Identify the legal aspects of finances
3. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More
We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.
This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:
- A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Course Topics:
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Writing the Letter
- Proposals Key Info
By the end of the Business Writing Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function/purpose of all of the above.
- Utilize the tips and techniques provided here to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artifacts in different situations.
- Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing
4. Excel 365 Essentials: Make Basic Changes Without Using a Computer Where Your Desktop Office Applications are Installed
Welcome to the Office 365 Excel Essentials course. With Office 365, you can access your spreadsheets anywhere, and make some basic changes without using a computer where your desktop Office applications are installed. In the Office 365 Excel web app, you can collaborate on a spreadsheet with anyone, no matter what version of Excel they have, and your changes are automatically saved.
The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.
By the end of this Excel 365 Essentials Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Excel 365 browser interface
- Upload a spreadsheet to the Shared Documents library
- Download and reload workbooks
- Understand saving and collaborating
- Build, copy and edit formulas
- Understand the difference between Formulas and Functions
- Sort and filter data
- Collaborate with others on a spreadsheet
- Use alignment options
- Apply borders and fill color
- Insert and work with Tables and Charts
- Insert links
5. Administrative Office Procedures: Learn How Administrative Office Procedure Helps to Demonstrate Professionalism and Efficiency in an Organization
Administrative office procedures may not be glamorous, but they are essential to the success of any enterprise. A well run office reduces miscommunications and helps to eliminate common errors. By making the administrative office a priority, you will establish clear policies and procedures with employee understanding and buy-in, which ensures that your work environment runs smoothly.
With our Administrative Office Procedures Online Course, you will understand how an Administrative Office Procedure binder demonstrates professionalism and efficiency in an organization or office setting. It is also a marvelous instrument for quick reference and utilization.Strategies and procedures are a vital connection between the company's vision and its everyday operations.
By the end of this Administrative Office Procedures Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Organize a binder
- Develop procedures
- Prepare checklists
- Understand succession planning
- Collect the correct tools
Course Fast Facts:
- Learn Efficiency Enhancing Administrative Office Prodcedures
- Comprehensive 12 module certificate
- Study along with simple instructions & demonstrations
- Written and developed by industry experts.
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- 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
- Download printer friendly course content
- Certificate (IAOTS Accredited)
6. Archiving and Records Management: Discover the Basic Elements of Records Management Programs and Different Ways to Manage Records
Every organization is responsible for maintaining records. The ability to create, organize, and maintain records and archives is essential to success. Correct records keeping will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. To put it simply, maintaining records and archives will improve the bottom line.
Records are in every organization. From purchasing receipts to tax documents to communications, they need to be identified and managed properly. The method of records management that a company uses should be tailored to fit the needs of the organization. There are, however, some basic concepts in most records management systems.
By the end of this Archiving and Records Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Define records and archives
- Analyze records in context
- Classify records
- Understand different systems
- Maintain and convert records
7. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
Course Topics:
- The SMART Way
- Urgent Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Eat That Frog
- The Glass Jar
By the end of this Time Management Online Short Course you will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize daily activities efficiently and in a productive manner.
- Triumph over procrastination.
- Effectively deal with crises.
- Organize your workspace and workflow.
- Efficiently delegate.
- Ritualize your workload.
- Plan effective meetings.
8. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
By the end of this Goal Setting online short course, you will be able to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
9. Organizational Skills: Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
Good organizational skills can prove beneficial in many areas of life, including personal and business areas.
Organization skills can increase a person’s general productivity, project management, and can even affect his or her memory and retention skills. These skills are not acquired overnight – it will take a lot of hard work and practice. But with a little guidance and the right tools, anyone can learn how to stop hunting for missing things and become better organized with our Organizational Skills Online Short Course.
By the end of this Organizational Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Examine current habits and routines that are not organized
- Learn to prioritize your time schedule and daily tasks
- Determine ways of storing information and supplies
- Learn to organize personal and work space
- Learn to resist procrastination
- Make plans to stay organized in the future
10. Word 365 Essentials: Learn to use Office 365 Word
Office 365 Word Web App Essentials course, you can access your documents anywhere, and make some basic changes without using a computer where your desktop Office applications are installed.
With Office 365 Word you will learn how to edit, share, and publish Word files using the Office 365 interface. The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.
By the end of this Word 365 Essentials Online Short Courses, you will be able to:
- Open and close documents in reading or editing view
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Word 365 browser interface
- Upload a document to the Shared Documents library
- Open a document in Reading View or Editing View
- Page through documents
- Zoom to a different view
- Open the pop out
- Open in Editing View
- Type, select, and edit text
- Understand the Word web app interface
- Use cut, copy, and paste
- Undo and redo tasks
- Format fonts and paragraphs with a variety of features
- Use bullets and numbering
- Insert and work with tables
- Insert links
- Insert and work with pictures
- Insert clip art
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Ultimate Bookkeeping Bundle And Organizational Skills Bundle, 10 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Basic Bookkeeping
Module One - Introduction
Module Two - Basic Terminology (Part 1)
- Balance Sheet
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
- Income Statement
- Revenue
- Cost of Goods Sold
- Expenses
- Accounting Period
Module Three - Basic Terminology (Part 2)
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Depreciation
- General Ledger
- Interest
- Inventory
- Journals
- Payroll
- Trail Balance
Module Four - Accounting Methods
- Cash Method
- Accrual Method
- Differences between Cash and Accrual
Module Five - Keeping Track of you Business
- Accounts Payable
- Account Receivable
- The Journal
- The General Ledger
- Cash Management
Module Six - Understanding the Balance Sheet
- The Accounting Equation
- Double-Entry Accounting
- Types of Assets
- Types of Liabilities
- Equity
Module Seven - Other Financial Statements
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Capital Statement
- Budget vs Actual
Module Eight - Payroll Accounting / Terminology
- Gross Wages
- Net Wages
- Employee Tax Withholding's
- Employer Tax Expenses
- Salary Deferrals
- Employee Payroll
- Employee Benefits
- Tracking Accrued Leave
- Government Payroll Returns / Reports
Module Nine - End of Period Procedures
- Depreciating your Assets
- Reconciling Cash
- Reconciling Investments
- Working with the Trial Balance
- Bad Debt
- Posting Adjustments and Corrections
Module Ten - Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control
- Reasons for Budgeting
- Creating a Budget
- Comparing Budget to Actual Expenses
Module Eleven - Auditing
- What is an Audit?
- When and Why would you Audit?
- Internal
- External
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Budget and Financial Reports
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Glossary
- What is Finance?
- Commonly used Terms
- Key Players
- Important Financial Organisations
- Understanding GAAP
Module Three - Understanding Financial Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements (AKA Profit and Loss Statements)
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Statement of Cash Flow
- Annual Reports
Module Four - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 1)
- Income Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios
- Working Capital Ratios
- Bankruptcy Ratios
Module Five - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 2)
- Long - Term Analysis Ratios
- Coverage Ratios
- Leverage Ratios
- Calculating Return on Investment (ROI)
Module Six - Understanding Budgets
- Common types of budgets
- What information do I need?
- Who should be involved?
- What should a budget look like?
Module Seven - Budgeting Made Easy
- Factoring in historical data
- Gathering related information
- Adjusting for special circumstances
- Putting it all together
- Computer based methods
Module Eight - Advanced Forecasting Technigues
- Using the average
- Regression Analysis
- Extrapolation
- Formal Financial Models
Module Nine - Managing the Budget
- How to tell if you're on track
- Should your budget be updated
- Keeping a diary of lessons learned
- When to panic
Module Ten - Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
- 10 questions you must ask
- Determining the Payback period
- Deciding whether to lease or buy
- Thinking outside the box
Module Eleven - A Glimpse into the Legal World
- A brief history
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- CEO / CFO Certification
- 8th Company Law Directive
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Business Writing
PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Section One: Getting Started
- a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Section Two: Spelling and Grammar
- Spelling
- Grammar
Section Three: Language and tone
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Formality
- Focus
- Tone
Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs
- Parts of a Sentence
- Sentence Length
- Punctuation
- Paragraphs
Section Five: Organization and Structure
- Organisation Approach
Section Six: Tools and Techniques
- The Reader
- The Requirement
- Write faster – effective writing
- Templates
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance - Printing and Publishing
PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS
Section Seven: Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
Section Eight: E-mails
- Addressing your mails
- Brevity
- Formality
- Attachments
- Forwarding/replying
Section Nine: Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Ten: Proposals
- The Basic Outline
- Key information
- Sequence
- Choosing a Format
- Proposal Structure and Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Eleven: Reports
- Report Structure and format
Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal
- Requests for Proposals
Section Thirteen: Business Cases
- Business Cases
Section Fourteen: General Documentation
- General Documentation
Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Excel 365 Essentials
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Open and close spreadsheets
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Excel 365 browser interface
- Upload a spreadsheet to the Shared Documents library
- Differentiate between worksheets, workbooks, rows, columns, and cells
- Download and reload workbooks
- Use the Find Command
- Save a Copy
- Open in Editing View
- Open the spreadsheet in the Excel desktop application for more advanced features
- Understand saving and collaborating
- Create a new file
- Enter labels and values
- Edit data
- Use the Wrap Command
- Use cut, copy, and paste
- Use Undo and redo
- Add rows and columns
- Delete cells
- Understand shortcuts
- Build, copy and edit formulas
- Use absolute referencing appropriately
- Understand the difference between Formulas and Functions
- Use basic Excel functions, including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN
- Understand Autocomplete
- Sort and filter data
- Collaborate with others on a spreadsheet
- Refresh and recalculate data
- Format text and numbers
- Use alignment options
- Apply borders and fill color
- Insert and work with Tables
- Insert and work with Charts
- Insert links
Module Two: Welcome to Office 365 Web Apps
- The Home Page
- The Team Site
- Shared Documents
- Uploading a Spreadsheet
Module Three: Worksheets and Workbooks
- Opening a Spreadsheet
- Overview of the Reading View
- Understanding Worksheets vs. Workbooks
- Downloading and Reloading
- Closing Spreadsheets
Module Four: Working with Excel Files
- Using the Find Command
- Saving a Copy
- Editing in Browser
- The Excel Web App Interface
- Opening in Excel
Module Five: Editing in the Browser (one)
- About Saving and Save As
- A New File and AutoSaving
- Entering Data
- Editing Data
- Using the Wrap Command
Module Six: Editing in the Browser (two)
- Cut, Copy, and Paste
- Using Undo and Redo
- Adding Rows and Columns
- Deleting Cells
- Using Timesaving Shortcuts
Module Seven: Building Formulas
- The Math Basics of Excel
- Building a Formula
- Editing a Formula
- Copying a Formula
- Relative vs. Absolute References
Module Eight: Understanding Functions
- Formulas vs. Functions
- Using the SUM Function
- Using Other Basic Excel Functions
- Using AutoComplete
Module Nine: Working with Data
- Sorting Data
- Filtering Data
- About Collaborating
- About Refreshing External Data
Module Ten: Formatting Your Data
- Changing the Appearance of Text
- Changing the Appearance of Numbers
- Setting Alignment Options
- Adding Borders
- Adding Fill Color
Module Eleven: The Insert Tools
- Inserting Tables
- Inserting Charts
- Working with Charts
- Inserting Links
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Administrative Office Procedures
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Organize a binder
- Develop procedures
- Prepare checklists
- Understand succession planning
- Collect the correct tools
Module Two: Why Your Office Needs Adminstrative Procedures
- Business Continuity
- Succession Planning
- Internal and External Audit Requirements
- Recovery Planning
Module Three: Gathering the Right Tools
- Binder
- Section Divider
- Sheet Protectors
- Cover to Cover Binders
Module Four: Identiyfing Procedures to Include
- Tracking Tasks for Some Days
- Reach Out to Other Employees for Feedback/Ideas
- Write Down Daily Tasks
- Keep Track Using a Spreadsheet
Module Five: Top Five Procedures to Record
- Use a Template to Stay Consistent from Track to Track
- Be as Detailed as Possible
- Use Bullet Points Instead of Paragraphs
- Ask Someone to Execute the Procedure
Module Six: What to Include in Your Binder (I)
- Phone Etiquette
- Business Writing
- Effective Time Management
- Creating Meeting Arrangements
Module Seven: What to Include in Your Binder (II)
- Policy on Absences
- Breaks
- Salaries
- Benefits
Module Eight: Organizing Your Binder
- Create a Table of Contents
- List Each Section (e.g. Accounting)
- List Procedures in that Section
- Keep Binder Updated with any New Changes
Module Nine: What Not to Include in the Procedure Guide
- Passwords
- Identify Other Confidential Information Via Your Employer
- Store Information in a Separate Folder Outside of the Guide
- Find a Secure Location to Store
Module Ten: Share Office Procedure Guide
- Give Guide to Boss/Executive to Review
- Inform Office Personnel of Procedure Guide
- Place Guide in a Visible Area
- Allow Office Personnel to Express Improvements/Updates if Needed
Module Eleven: Successfully Executing the Guide
- Create a One Hour Meeting/Seminar for Employees
- Stay Consistent with Procedures
- Make Employees Aware of any Updated Changes
- Keep Open to Improvements
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Archiving and Records Management
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - Organizational Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Remove the Clutter
- Just do it
- You dont have to keep everything
- Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
- A place for everything and everything in it's place
Module Three - Prioritize
- Write it down
- Urgent / Important Matrix
- Divide tasks
- 80/20 rule
Module Four - Scheduling Your Time
- Have a master calendar
- Setting deadlines
- Remove or limit the time wasters
- Coping with things outside of your control
Module Five - To Do Lists
- Use a day planner
- Finish what you start
- Focus on the important
- Do quick tasks immediately
Module Six - Paper and Paperless Storage
- Find a system that works for you
- Make it consistent
- Make it time sensitive
- Setting up archives
Module Seven - Organization in Your Work Area
- Keeping items within arm's reach
- Only have current projects on your desk
- Arranging your drawers
- Organize to match your workflow
Module Eight - Tools to Fight Procrastination
- Eat that Frog!
- Remove distractions
- Give yourself a reward
- Break up large tasks
Module Nine - Organizing Your Inbox
- Setting delivery rules
- Folder and message hierachy
- Deal with email right away
- Flag and highlight important items
Module Ten - Avoid the Causes of Disorganisation
- Keeping everything
- Not being consistent
- Not following a schedule
- Bad habits
Module Eleven - Discipline is the Key to Stay Organised
- Stay within your systems
- Learn to say No
- Have organisiation be part of your life
- Plan for tomorrow, today
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Word 365 Essentials
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Open and close documents in reading or editing view
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Word 365 browser interface
- Upload a document to the Shared Documents library
- Open a document in Reading View or Editing View
- Page through documents
- Zoom to a different view
- Open the pop out
- Open in Editing View
- Type, select, and edit text
- Understand the Word web app interface
- Use cut, copy, and paste
- Undo and redo tasks
- Format fonts and paragraphs with a variety of features
- Use bullets and numbering
- Insert and work with tables
- Insert links
- Insert and work with pictures
- Insert clip art
Module Two: Welcome to Office 365 Web Apps
- The Home Page
- The Team Site
- Shared Documents
- Uploading a Document
Module Three: Viewing Web App Documents (I)
- Opening a Document
- Overview of the Reading View
- Paging Through Documents
- Printing From the Reading View
- Finding Text in Your Document
- Closing Documents
Module Four: Viewing Web App Documents (II)
- Zooming in your Document
- Using the Pop Out
- Editing in Browser
- About Converting Documents
- Opening in Word
Module Five: Editing in the Browser
- A New File
- Saving Files
- The Word Web App Interface
- Typing Text
- Selecting Text with the Mouse or Keyboard
- Editing and Deleting Text
Module Six: Basic Editing Tasks
- Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
- Using Undo and Redo
- Checking Your Spelling
- Setting the Proofing Language
- Printing from the Editing View
- Accessing the Reading View
Module Seven: Font Formatting
- Understanding Levels of Formatting
- Changing Font Face and Size
- Changing the Font Color
- Adding Font Enhancements
- Highlighting Text
Module Eight: Formatting Paragraphs
- Setting the Alignment
- Using Indents and Tabs
- Adding Bullets and Numbering
- Text Direction
Module Nine: Working with Styles
- About Styles
- Quick Styles versus the Style Gallery
- Applying a Style
- Clearing Formatting
Module Ten: The Insert Tools (I)
- Inserting a Table
- Adding Text to a Table
- Inserting Links
Module Eleven: The Insert Tools (II)
- Inserting Pictures
- Inserting Clip Art
- Working with Pictures
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
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Learn How to be Able to Keep a Close Eye on the Health of Your Business - 10 Courses in this Bundle
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Basic Bookkeeping
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Budget and Financial Reports
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Business Writing
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Excel 365 Essentials
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Administrative Office Procedures
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Archiving and Records Management
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Time Management
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Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
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Organizational Skills
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Word 365 Essentials
1. Basic Bookkeeping: Understand and Implement Basic Bookkeeping Principles
Whether working in someone else’s business or your own business it’s important to understand financial matters. Understanding bookkeeping basics may be the key to keeping your fiscal matters running smoothly and efficiently
Basic Bookkeeping Courses are the short and sweet answer to your problems. From accounts receivable to accounts payable, from loans to payments, this short course covers everything you’ll need to know.
More importantly, the bookkeeping course is essential and practical, providing an effective outline and practical tools to help you manage key financial matters.
By the end of this Basic Bookkeeping online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand basic accounting terminology
- Identify the differences between the cash and accrual accounting methods
- Keep track of your business by becoming familiar with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Use a journal and general ledger to document business financials
- Utilize the balance sheet
- Identify different types of financial statements
- Uncover the reasons for and actually create a budget
- Be familiar with internal and external auditing
2. Budget and Financial Reports: Back Your Business with Bulletproof Finance
Everyday businesses deal with budgets and financial reports in some form or fashion. At minimum, business managers review budget numbers and run financial reports for decision-making and reporting to shareholders and Federal regulators once a month. Many companies devote the last few months of the calendar year to creating budgets for the next calendar year. In addition, organizations create and disseminate year-end financial reports to investors.
The goal of this course is to give the participant a basic understanding of budgets and financial reports so they can hold relevant discussions and render decisions based on financial data. This course will define key terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation. Furthermore, this course will discuss commonly used financial terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and laws that regulate the handling of financial information.
By the end of this Budget and Financial Reports Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Identify financial terminology
- Understand financial statements
- Identify how to analyse financial statements
- Understand budgets
- How to make budgeting easy
- Understand advanced forecasting techniques
- Understand how to manage the budget
- Identify how to make smart purchasing decisions
- Identify the legal aspects of finances
3. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More
We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.
This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:
- A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Course Topics:
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Writing the Letter
- Proposals Key Info
By the end of the Business Writing Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function/purpose of all of the above.
- Utilize the tips and techniques provided here to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artifacts in different situations.
- Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing
4. Excel 365 Essentials: Make Basic Changes Without Using a Computer Where Your Desktop Office Applications are Installed
Welcome to the Office 365 Excel Essentials course. With Office 365, you can access your spreadsheets anywhere, and make some basic changes without using a computer where your desktop Office applications are installed. In the Office 365 Excel web app, you can collaborate on a spreadsheet with anyone, no matter what version of Excel they have, and your changes are automatically saved.
The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.
By the end of this Excel 365 Essentials Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Excel 365 browser interface
- Upload a spreadsheet to the Shared Documents library
- Download and reload workbooks
- Understand saving and collaborating
- Build, copy and edit formulas
- Understand the difference between Formulas and Functions
- Sort and filter data
- Collaborate with others on a spreadsheet
- Use alignment options
- Apply borders and fill color
- Insert and work with Tables and Charts
- Insert links
5. Administrative Office Procedures: Learn How Administrative Office Procedure Helps to Demonstrate Professionalism and Efficiency in an Organization
Administrative office procedures may not be glamorous, but they are essential to the success of any enterprise. A well run office reduces miscommunications and helps to eliminate common errors. By making the administrative office a priority, you will establish clear policies and procedures with employee understanding and buy-in, which ensures that your work environment runs smoothly.
With our Administrative Office Procedures Online Course, you will understand how an Administrative Office Procedure binder demonstrates professionalism and efficiency in an organization or office setting. It is also a marvelous instrument for quick reference and utilization.Strategies and procedures are a vital connection between the company's vision and its everyday operations.
By the end of this Administrative Office Procedures Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Organize a binder
- Develop procedures
- Prepare checklists
- Understand succession planning
- Collect the correct tools
Course Fast Facts:
- Learn Efficiency Enhancing Administrative Office Prodcedures
- Comprehensive 12 module certificate
- Study along with simple instructions & demonstrations
- Written and developed by industry experts.
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
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- Certificate (IAOTS Accredited)
6. Archiving and Records Management: Discover the Basic Elements of Records Management Programs and Different Ways to Manage Records
Every organization is responsible for maintaining records. The ability to create, organize, and maintain records and archives is essential to success. Correct records keeping will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. To put it simply, maintaining records and archives will improve the bottom line.
Records are in every organization. From purchasing receipts to tax documents to communications, they need to be identified and managed properly. The method of records management that a company uses should be tailored to fit the needs of the organization. There are, however, some basic concepts in most records management systems.
By the end of this Archiving and Records Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Define records and archives
- Analyze records in context
- Classify records
- Understand different systems
- Maintain and convert records
7. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
Course Topics:
- The SMART Way
- Urgent Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Eat That Frog
- The Glass Jar
By the end of this Time Management Online Short Course you will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize daily activities efficiently and in a productive manner.
- Triumph over procrastination.
- Effectively deal with crises.
- Organize your workspace and workflow.
- Efficiently delegate.
- Ritualize your workload.
- Plan effective meetings.
8. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
By the end of this Goal Setting online short course, you will be able to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
9. Organizational Skills: Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
Good organizational skills can prove beneficial in many areas of life, including personal and business areas.
Organization skills can increase a person’s general productivity, project management, and can even affect his or her memory and retention skills. These skills are not acquired overnight – it will take a lot of hard work and practice. But with a little guidance and the right tools, anyone can learn how to stop hunting for missing things and become better organized with our Organizational Skills Online Short Course.
By the end of this Organizational Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Examine current habits and routines that are not organized
- Learn to prioritize your time schedule and daily tasks
- Determine ways of storing information and supplies
- Learn to organize personal and work space
- Learn to resist procrastination
- Make plans to stay organized in the future
10. Word 365 Essentials: Learn to use Office 365 Word
Office 365 Word Web App Essentials course, you can access your documents anywhere, and make some basic changes without using a computer where your desktop Office applications are installed.
With Office 365 Word you will learn how to edit, share, and publish Word files using the Office 365 interface. The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.
By the end of this Word 365 Essentials Online Short Courses, you will be able to:
- Open and close documents in reading or editing view
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Word 365 browser interface
- Upload a document to the Shared Documents library
- Open a document in Reading View or Editing View
- Page through documents
- Zoom to a different view
- Open the pop out
- Open in Editing View
- Type, select, and edit text
- Understand the Word web app interface
- Use cut, copy, and paste
- Undo and redo tasks
- Format fonts and paragraphs with a variety of features
- Use bullets and numbering
- Insert and work with tables
- Insert links
- Insert and work with pictures
- Insert clip art
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Ultimate Bookkeeping Bundle And Organizational Skills Bundle, 10 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Basic Bookkeeping
Module One - Introduction
Module Two - Basic Terminology (Part 1)
- Balance Sheet
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
- Income Statement
- Revenue
- Cost of Goods Sold
- Expenses
- Accounting Period
Module Three - Basic Terminology (Part 2)
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Depreciation
- General Ledger
- Interest
- Inventory
- Journals
- Payroll
- Trail Balance
Module Four - Accounting Methods
- Cash Method
- Accrual Method
- Differences between Cash and Accrual
Module Five - Keeping Track of you Business
- Accounts Payable
- Account Receivable
- The Journal
- The General Ledger
- Cash Management
Module Six - Understanding the Balance Sheet
- The Accounting Equation
- Double-Entry Accounting
- Types of Assets
- Types of Liabilities
- Equity
Module Seven - Other Financial Statements
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Capital Statement
- Budget vs Actual
Module Eight - Payroll Accounting / Terminology
- Gross Wages
- Net Wages
- Employee Tax Withholding's
- Employer Tax Expenses
- Salary Deferrals
- Employee Payroll
- Employee Benefits
- Tracking Accrued Leave
- Government Payroll Returns / Reports
Module Nine - End of Period Procedures
- Depreciating your Assets
- Reconciling Cash
- Reconciling Investments
- Working with the Trial Balance
- Bad Debt
- Posting Adjustments and Corrections
Module Ten - Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control
- Reasons for Budgeting
- Creating a Budget
- Comparing Budget to Actual Expenses
Module Eleven - Auditing
- What is an Audit?
- When and Why would you Audit?
- Internal
- External
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Budget and Financial Reports
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Glossary
- What is Finance?
- Commonly used Terms
- Key Players
- Important Financial Organisations
- Understanding GAAP
Module Three - Understanding Financial Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements (AKA Profit and Loss Statements)
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Statement of Cash Flow
- Annual Reports
Module Four - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 1)
- Income Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios
- Working Capital Ratios
- Bankruptcy Ratios
Module Five - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 2)
- Long - Term Analysis Ratios
- Coverage Ratios
- Leverage Ratios
- Calculating Return on Investment (ROI)
Module Six - Understanding Budgets
- Common types of budgets
- What information do I need?
- Who should be involved?
- What should a budget look like?
Module Seven - Budgeting Made Easy
- Factoring in historical data
- Gathering related information
- Adjusting for special circumstances
- Putting it all together
- Computer based methods
Module Eight - Advanced Forecasting Technigues
- Using the average
- Regression Analysis
- Extrapolation
- Formal Financial Models
Module Nine - Managing the Budget
- How to tell if you're on track
- Should your budget be updated
- Keeping a diary of lessons learned
- When to panic
Module Ten - Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
- 10 questions you must ask
- Determining the Payback period
- Deciding whether to lease or buy
- Thinking outside the box
Module Eleven - A Glimpse into the Legal World
- A brief history
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- CEO / CFO Certification
- 8th Company Law Directive
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Business Writing
PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Section One: Getting Started
- a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Section Two: Spelling and Grammar
- Spelling
- Grammar
Section Three: Language and tone
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Formality
- Focus
- Tone
Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs
- Parts of a Sentence
- Sentence Length
- Punctuation
- Paragraphs
Section Five: Organization and Structure
- Organisation Approach
Section Six: Tools and Techniques
- The Reader
- The Requirement
- Write faster – effective writing
- Templates
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance - Printing and Publishing
PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS
Section Seven: Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
Section Eight: E-mails
- Addressing your mails
- Brevity
- Formality
- Attachments
- Forwarding/replying
Section Nine: Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Ten: Proposals
- The Basic Outline
- Key information
- Sequence
- Choosing a Format
- Proposal Structure and Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Eleven: Reports
- Report Structure and format
Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal
- Requests for Proposals
Section Thirteen: Business Cases
- Business Cases
Section Fourteen: General Documentation
- General Documentation
Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Excel 365 Essentials
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Open and close spreadsheets
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Excel 365 browser interface
- Upload a spreadsheet to the Shared Documents library
- Differentiate between worksheets, workbooks, rows, columns, and cells
- Download and reload workbooks
- Use the Find Command
- Save a Copy
- Open in Editing View
- Open the spreadsheet in the Excel desktop application for more advanced features
- Understand saving and collaborating
- Create a new file
- Enter labels and values
- Edit data
- Use the Wrap Command
- Use cut, copy, and paste
- Use Undo and redo
- Add rows and columns
- Delete cells
- Understand shortcuts
- Build, copy and edit formulas
- Use absolute referencing appropriately
- Understand the difference between Formulas and Functions
- Use basic Excel functions, including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN
- Understand Autocomplete
- Sort and filter data
- Collaborate with others on a spreadsheet
- Refresh and recalculate data
- Format text and numbers
- Use alignment options
- Apply borders and fill color
- Insert and work with Tables
- Insert and work with Charts
- Insert links
Module Two: Welcome to Office 365 Web Apps
- The Home Page
- The Team Site
- Shared Documents
- Uploading a Spreadsheet
Module Three: Worksheets and Workbooks
- Opening a Spreadsheet
- Overview of the Reading View
- Understanding Worksheets vs. Workbooks
- Downloading and Reloading
- Closing Spreadsheets
Module Four: Working with Excel Files
- Using the Find Command
- Saving a Copy
- Editing in Browser
- The Excel Web App Interface
- Opening in Excel
Module Five: Editing in the Browser (one)
- About Saving and Save As
- A New File and AutoSaving
- Entering Data
- Editing Data
- Using the Wrap Command
Module Six: Editing in the Browser (two)
- Cut, Copy, and Paste
- Using Undo and Redo
- Adding Rows and Columns
- Deleting Cells
- Using Timesaving Shortcuts
Module Seven: Building Formulas
- The Math Basics of Excel
- Building a Formula
- Editing a Formula
- Copying a Formula
- Relative vs. Absolute References
Module Eight: Understanding Functions
- Formulas vs. Functions
- Using the SUM Function
- Using Other Basic Excel Functions
- Using AutoComplete
Module Nine: Working with Data
- Sorting Data
- Filtering Data
- About Collaborating
- About Refreshing External Data
Module Ten: Formatting Your Data
- Changing the Appearance of Text
- Changing the Appearance of Numbers
- Setting Alignment Options
- Adding Borders
- Adding Fill Color
Module Eleven: The Insert Tools
- Inserting Tables
- Inserting Charts
- Working with Charts
- Inserting Links
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Administrative Office Procedures
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Organize a binder
- Develop procedures
- Prepare checklists
- Understand succession planning
- Collect the correct tools
Module Two: Why Your Office Needs Adminstrative Procedures
- Business Continuity
- Succession Planning
- Internal and External Audit Requirements
- Recovery Planning
Module Three: Gathering the Right Tools
- Binder
- Section Divider
- Sheet Protectors
- Cover to Cover Binders
Module Four: Identiyfing Procedures to Include
- Tracking Tasks for Some Days
- Reach Out to Other Employees for Feedback/Ideas
- Write Down Daily Tasks
- Keep Track Using a Spreadsheet
Module Five: Top Five Procedures to Record
- Use a Template to Stay Consistent from Track to Track
- Be as Detailed as Possible
- Use Bullet Points Instead of Paragraphs
- Ask Someone to Execute the Procedure
Module Six: What to Include in Your Binder (I)
- Phone Etiquette
- Business Writing
- Effective Time Management
- Creating Meeting Arrangements
Module Seven: What to Include in Your Binder (II)
- Policy on Absences
- Breaks
- Salaries
- Benefits
Module Eight: Organizing Your Binder
- Create a Table of Contents
- List Each Section (e.g. Accounting)
- List Procedures in that Section
- Keep Binder Updated with any New Changes
Module Nine: What Not to Include in the Procedure Guide
- Passwords
- Identify Other Confidential Information Via Your Employer
- Store Information in a Separate Folder Outside of the Guide
- Find a Secure Location to Store
Module Ten: Share Office Procedure Guide
- Give Guide to Boss/Executive to Review
- Inform Office Personnel of Procedure Guide
- Place Guide in a Visible Area
- Allow Office Personnel to Express Improvements/Updates if Needed
Module Eleven: Successfully Executing the Guide
- Create a One Hour Meeting/Seminar for Employees
- Stay Consistent with Procedures
- Make Employees Aware of any Updated Changes
- Keep Open to Improvements
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Archiving and Records Management
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - Organizational Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Remove the Clutter
- Just do it
- You dont have to keep everything
- Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
- A place for everything and everything in it's place
Module Three - Prioritize
- Write it down
- Urgent / Important Matrix
- Divide tasks
- 80/20 rule
Module Four - Scheduling Your Time
- Have a master calendar
- Setting deadlines
- Remove or limit the time wasters
- Coping with things outside of your control
Module Five - To Do Lists
- Use a day planner
- Finish what you start
- Focus on the important
- Do quick tasks immediately
Module Six - Paper and Paperless Storage
- Find a system that works for you
- Make it consistent
- Make it time sensitive
- Setting up archives
Module Seven - Organization in Your Work Area
- Keeping items within arm's reach
- Only have current projects on your desk
- Arranging your drawers
- Organize to match your workflow
Module Eight - Tools to Fight Procrastination
- Eat that Frog!
- Remove distractions
- Give yourself a reward
- Break up large tasks
Module Nine - Organizing Your Inbox
- Setting delivery rules
- Folder and message hierachy
- Deal with email right away
- Flag and highlight important items
Module Ten - Avoid the Causes of Disorganisation
- Keeping everything
- Not being consistent
- Not following a schedule
- Bad habits
Module Eleven - Discipline is the Key to Stay Organised
- Stay within your systems
- Learn to say No
- Have organisiation be part of your life
- Plan for tomorrow, today
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Word 365 Essentials
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Open and close documents in reading or editing view
- Understand the Office 365 web interface, including the home page, the team site, and the shared documents list
- Understand the Word 365 browser interface
- Upload a document to the Shared Documents library
- Open a document in Reading View or Editing View
- Page through documents
- Zoom to a different view
- Open the pop out
- Open in Editing View
- Type, select, and edit text
- Understand the Word web app interface
- Use cut, copy, and paste
- Undo and redo tasks
- Format fonts and paragraphs with a variety of features
- Use bullets and numbering
- Insert and work with tables
- Insert links
- Insert and work with pictures
- Insert clip art
Module Two: Welcome to Office 365 Web Apps
- The Home Page
- The Team Site
- Shared Documents
- Uploading a Document
Module Three: Viewing Web App Documents (I)
- Opening a Document
- Overview of the Reading View
- Paging Through Documents
- Printing From the Reading View
- Finding Text in Your Document
- Closing Documents
Module Four: Viewing Web App Documents (II)
- Zooming in your Document
- Using the Pop Out
- Editing in Browser
- About Converting Documents
- Opening in Word
Module Five: Editing in the Browser
- A New File
- Saving Files
- The Word Web App Interface
- Typing Text
- Selecting Text with the Mouse or Keyboard
- Editing and Deleting Text
Module Six: Basic Editing Tasks
- Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
- Using Undo and Redo
- Checking Your Spelling
- Setting the Proofing Language
- Printing from the Editing View
- Accessing the Reading View
Module Seven: Font Formatting
- Understanding Levels of Formatting
- Changing Font Face and Size
- Changing the Font Color
- Adding Font Enhancements
- Highlighting Text
Module Eight: Formatting Paragraphs
- Setting the Alignment
- Using Indents and Tabs
- Adding Bullets and Numbering
- Text Direction
Module Nine: Working with Styles
- About Styles
- Quick Styles versus the Style Gallery
- Applying a Style
- Clearing Formatting
Module Ten: The Insert Tools (I)
- Inserting a Table
- Adding Text to a Table
- Inserting Links
Module Eleven: The Insert Tools (II)
- Inserting Pictures
- Inserting Clip Art
- Working with Pictures
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Students will also need access the following applications:
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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:
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