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Discover the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and grow your career. Develop a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Accounting and Finance For Non-Financial Managers. Class Details Unit 1: Introduction to Finance The Vocabulary of Finance The Four Basic Elements of Finance The Basic Financial Statements Unit 2: Introduction to Accounting Basic Terminology The Purpose of Accounting The Accounting Cycle Preparing Financial Statements Unit 3: Managing Liabilities Overview of Liabilities The Liabilities of a Business Short-Term Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Unit 4: Financial Planning Overview of Financial Planning The Importance of Financial Planning The Business Planning Process For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Identify the architecture and protocols that keep networks secure. Understand the role of routers, switches, and firewalls in network security. Tackle network security fundamentals, implementing firewalls and VPNS, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) and securing wireless networks. For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Data analysis is one of the most sought after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data and need people with the ability to analyze it. Get an understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Data Analysis. Class Details Unit 1: Developing a Survey Purposes of surveys Fundamentals of Survey Research Ethical Considerations Likert Scales Unit 2: Comparing Means Chi-Square Statistical Significance Communicating Results Graphically and Textually Practical Problems involving Means Comparisons Unit 3: Finding Differences between Groups ANOVA Post Hoc Comparisons Communicating Results Graphically and Textually Practical Problems Involving ANOVA Unit 4: Individual Research Inquiries Developing Research Questions Setting Up Study Communicating Results Graphically and Textually For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Advanced Excel contains tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and find answers to your most difficult questions. Learn required business functions along with tools required to analyze data efficiently within the workplace. Save time by protecting your valuable data. Discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Mastering Excel. Class Details Unit 1: Advanced Functions Used To Make Business Decisions Applying multiple criteria to functions Using And criteria Using Or criteria Using And and Or and Not criteria Advanced Logical functions Using If -Then control statements Implementing If functions with Aggregate functions Unit 2: Functions Used to Make Financial Decisions Learning basic financial functions Applying functions to perform loan calculations Computing loan payments Computing interest rate Computing number of payment periods Computing present value of a loan Working with additional functions Unit 3: Applying Different Scenarios Using Excel Data Tools Understanding Different What-If Analysis Tools Performing What-If Analysis to see how data changes outcomes in formulas Using Scenario Manager Using Data Tables Using Goal Seek Applying rules to manage cell data Implement validation rules to avoid invalid entries Entering validation rules Avoiding duplicate data entries Unit 4: Powerful Tools Used to Complete Data Implementation and Analysis Exporting and Importing Data into Workbook Protecting a workbook Making improved business decisions using pivot tables Creating an Excel Dashboard to visually display relevant data For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Advanced Excel contains tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and find answers to your most difficult questions. Learn required business functions along with tools required to analyze data efficiently within the workplace. Save time by protecting your valuable data. Discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Mastering Excel. Class Details Unit 1: Advanced Functions Used To Make Business Decisions Applying multiple criteria to functions Using And criteria Using Or criteria Using And and Or and Not criteria Advanced Logical functions Using If -Then control statements Implementing If functions with Aggregate functions Unit 2: Functions Used to Make Financial Decisions Learning basic financial functions Applying functions to perform loan calculations Computing loan payments Computing interest rate Computing number of payment periods Computing present value of a loan Working with additional functions Unit 3: Applying Different Scenarios Using Excel Data Tools Understanding Different What-If Analysis Tools Performing What-If Analysis to see how data changes outcomes in formulas Using Scenario Manager Using Data Tables Using Goal Seek Applying rules to manage cell data Implement validation rules to avoid invalid entries Entering validation rules Avoiding duplicate data entries Unit 4: Powerful Tools Used to Complete Data Implementation and Analysis Exporting and Importing Data into Workbook Protecting a workbook Making improved business decisions using pivot tables Creating an Excel Dashboard to visually display relevant data For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level. Explore the advanced capabilities of Power Query, Data Modeling and Reports. Check for data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, create proper relationships, and write DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Add navigation and analytical features to your reports to enable consumers to analyze the results. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Power BI Certificate. Class Details Unit 1: Power Query Utilize Column profile, distribution, and quality Perform fuzzy match Duplicate versus Reference queries Debug errors Unit 2: Data Modeling What a Star Schema is Understand relationship types Manage relationships Unit 3: DAX Understand contexts CALCULATE function COALESCE function Compute visual totals accurately Unit 4: Reports Insert Objects Create Bookmarks For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Learn to improve and control processes through hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and statistical process control. Apply the concepts learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt courses. Finish the course Six Sigma Green Belt Certified. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt. Class Details Unit 1 Analyze Exploratory Data Analysis Correlation and Regression Hypothesis Testing Basic Concepts Point & Interval Estimation Unit 2 Major Tests Paired-comparison Tests Single-Factor ANOVA Chi-square Unit 3 Improvement Techniques Design of Experiments (DOE) Introduction Terminology Design Types Implement and Validate Solutions Response Surfaces EVOP DOE Improvement Analysis Unit 4 Control Concepts Statistical Process Control (SPC) Objectives and Benefits Rational Subgrouping Application of Control Charts Variable Charts Attribute Charts Analysis of Control Charts Control Plans For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Take home a ten step model for developing your online course. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows. See an animation, drop-and-drag exercise, and dynamic welcome pages. Engage in online discussion with other teachers. An instructor's book, "Advanced teaching online," is included. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Online Teaching. Class Details Unit 1: How the Internet is Changing How We Learn The Top 10 reasons cognitive information is delivered better by the Internet Learning online Learning in-person; what you cannot do on the Internet How young people learn differently online The Brain and Learning online Unit 2: Building Your Online Course The Ten Step Model How knowledge is organized online Building online content Creating audio and video presentations Development time and cost Unit 3: Teaching Your Online Course Facilitating online discussions Creating a safe online learning environment Responding to student questions and needs How much time you should spend online Evaluating your online course Unit 4: Creating Assessment and Measuring Online Learning Designing online assessment Multiple assessments Assessment as a learning tool Grading in the 21st century Best Practices in Online Teaching For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. Gain an understanding of cash basis accounting. This is a series of 3 courses: Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Understanding Debits and Credits 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 General Ledger and Month End Procedures 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Closing Procedures and Financial Statements 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Learn best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls and acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Business Writing. Class Details Unit 1: Writing as a Process Audience, Purpose, and Medium Outlining for Successful Writing Organization Models (Choosing a Model that Works) Principles of Business Communication Unit 2: Written Communication in the Workplace Writing Reports (formal and informal) Drafting and Revision Writing the First Draft Constructing Openings and Closings that Work Unit 3: Writing a Proposal Writing for Your Readers Writing Effective Content Safeguarding Users Ethical Considerations Unit 4: Collaborative Writing and Research Research and Team Writing Collaborating Across Departments Working Through Conflict For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. This course can be taken alone or as part of the 3 course Certificate in Accounting and Finance For Non-Financial Managers. Class Details Unit 1: Cash Flow Strategies Why cash is so important in business What are the cash-critical stages in business What internal sources of cash are possible What potential external sources of cash there are Unit 2: Reporting and Evaluating Cash Flow Review of the Cash Flow Statement Review of Projected Cash Flow Report What the Cash Cycle communicates What improvements can be made to shorten the cash cycle Calculating cash cycle Unit 3: Projecting Cash Needs How much cash the business needs When cash injections are needed Which cash needs will internal sources be able to cover Which cash needs must be met through external sources Making comparisons with other businesses in the same industry Unit 4: Funding Requests What debt sources of cash are possible What are the potential equity sources of cash What requirements different funding sources have Making a pitch to investors Approaching potential lenders for financing For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and grow your career. Develop a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. This is a series of 3 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Cash Is King 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover resources for developing game design, identify the mechanics used in different games. Understand the different activities that are part of game design, flesh out a game idea and find out how to work with game developers. Learn the basics of the video game design process, about various video game genres, and begin your journey of making games. This is a series of 2 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Intro to Game Design 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Intermediate Game Design 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether a report, memo, letter or press release, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Understand the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals. Then improve your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, learn how to write news stories and press releases that zing. This is a series of 3 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Business Writing 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Effective Copywriting 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Writing News and Press Releases 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Good customer service is essential for all organizations. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. Acquire extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else. This is a series of 2 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Keys to Customer Service 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Extraordinary Customer Service 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Data analysis is one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data and need people with the ability to analyze it. Get an understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. This is a series of 3 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Introduction to Data Analysis 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Intermediate Data Analysis 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Advanced Data Analysis 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Come away with a new understanding, new toolbox of leadership skills, and the information to move your leadership development into high gear. This is a series of 3 courses: Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Leadership Principles 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Developing Your Leadership Skills 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Developing Your Professional Career 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Discover a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. This is a series of 3 courses: Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Mastering Microsoft Excel 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Intermediate Excel 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Intermediate Excel 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

For those new to teaching online, or those already teaching online. Get the best instruction from the foremost authorities in online learning. From building an online course to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interaction, from traditional assessment to online tests, this program will give you exactly what you need to become a successful online instructor. This is a series of 3 courses. Spring 2025 Dates Summer 2025 Dates Advanced Teaching Online 4/6/26-5/1/26 6/1/26-6/26/26 Designing Online Instruction 5/4/26-5/26/26 7/6/26-7/31/26 Fostering Online Discussions 6/1/26-6/26/26 8/3/26-8/28/26 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Gain the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes. Learn the ten Project Management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes. This is a series of 3 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Intro to Introduction to Project Management 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Project Management Processes 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Project Management Knowledge Areas 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.

Receive comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and techniques you can put to use on Monday morning. Discover a workable conflict management model, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies. Learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win outcome. Find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. This is a series of 3 courses. Class Spring 2026 Date Summer 2026 Dates Conflict Management 4/6-5/1 6/1-6/26 Negotiation: Get What You Want 5/4-5/29 7/6-7/31 Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance 6/1-6/26 8/3-8/28 For more information, visit our question and answer page - Click Here.