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 | Any time | Strategic Planning and Execution
offered through www.free-ed.net. Developed by SmallBizU
This course presents the fundamental devices used in crafting a strategy for a business venture. In addition to showing you how to craft a mission, visions, goals, and strategy for your business, this course also shows you how to best present and execute your strategy through strategic stories, the act of organizing genius, and tipping point leadership tactics.
| Free through www.free-ed.net |
 | Any time | How to Start your Own Business
offered through myownbusiness.com
This free course is geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to start his or her own business, and the individual who has an established small business and would like to see that business grow and expand. Most people fail in business because they make avoidable mistakes! This course teaches you what those mistakes are and how to avoid them.
| Free |
 | Any time |
Software development quality training
offered through Arizona Information Technology Skills Training Initiative
U.S. Department of Labor, IBM, the Arizona Department of Commerce have developed three self-paced training courses to help businesses train software developers reduce quality problems.
| Free |
 | Any time | Go it Alone! The Secret to Building a Successful Business on Your Own
offered through free-ed.net. Published by HarperCollins Publishers
This free course is geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to start his or her own business, and the individual who has an established small business and would like to see that business grow and expand. Most people fail in business because they make avoidable mistakes! This course teaches you what those mistakes are and how to avoid them.
| Free |
 | Any time | Developing Breakthrough Products and Services
offered through free-ed.net. Developed by MIT faculty
This course covers modern tools and methods for product design and development. The cornerstone is a project in which teams of management, engineering, and industrial design students conceive, design, and prototype a physical product. | Free |
 | Any time | SCORE online training
SCORE offers online training in Starting Your Business, Managing Your Finances, and Foundations of Marketing. | Free |
 | Any time | American Management Association (AMA) courses and certification
The AMA offers online self-study courses and ten management certificates.
Click here for more information. | $80-$90 |
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Accounting Fundamentals
Sponsored by: ed2Go
You will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. We will cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Accounting Fundamentals II
Sponsored by: ed2Go
This course will build on the knowledge you gained in our Accounting Fundamentals course to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. You will be able to analyze transactions and prepare various corporate financial reports. You will also gain practical experience working with dividends, plant assets, depreciation, accrued revenue and expenses, retained earnings, stockholders equity, and more. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Achieving Success with Difficult People
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors or family members? Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people problems, and improving your relationships and personal and professional productivity. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Achieving Top Search Engine Positions
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to achieve top search engine positioning in this highly-interactive, six-week course. Discover how search engines work and how important events have shaped the entire Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry. Learn which search engines are used the most frequently, and which ones you must absolutely get your site listed in. Master important HTML tags and understand how to use them effectively and ethically. Explore exciting and free online tools that can help you choose the most popular keywords related to the topic of your Web site. Domain, folder, and file naming conventions are discussed along with content layout and its effect on search engine positions. The entire SEO cycle is covered in detail, from primary keyword selection through the post-submission analysis. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and the know-how to achieve top search engine positions! |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Advanced Microsoft Excel
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Maximize your investment in Microsoft Excel by learning advanced techniques that most users do not even know exist. In this practical, hands-on course, you will
- learn how to use scenarios and data tables to quickly perform multiple what-if analyses.
- discover a variety of advanced pivot table techniques, like creating calculated fields and calculated items.
- use validation to protect the integrity of your worksheets from other, less experienced users.
- become adept at consolidating and importing data, and
- master the art of conditional formatting to highlight duplicate entries and other common worksheet problems. Impress your coworkers by learning how to add functional and eye-catching controls to any worksheet, and find out how to nest one function inside another to accomplish just about anything Excel has to offer.
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$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Advanced Microsoft Word
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to create and use macros, shortcuts, form letters, mailing labels, queries, and more |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Advanced PC Security
Sponsored by: ed2Go
When is hacking legal? When you use it to secure your own network. This new method of hacking, called ethical hacking or white-hat hacking, uses common and readily available hacking tools and techniques to audit your network so you can locate and close security holes. Whether you are running a small home network or you are an enterprise network administrator, this course will teach you how to better protect your system against those who wish to gain unauthorized access. Sooner or later, you know that somebody is going to try and break into your network. Why not learn how hackers think so you can harden your defenses against them? |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Building Teams That Work
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Teams are becoming a staple in todays workplace. In this course, you will learn the components of a successful team and the stages of its development. You will master the skills you will need to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting.
Plus, you will have a chance to learn the pitfalls of unhealthy group interaction and minimize any of its effects on your team. |
$79.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Business and Marketing Writing
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Are you a writer working in the business world? Or a marketing professional responsible for obtaining great marketing copy? Maybe your boss made you the company writer, but you have never had any training. Or maybe you are just interested in a writing or marketing career.
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$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Creating a Successful Business Plan
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Success in business begins with a plan. By committing your idea to paper, you face tough questions and identify strengths and weaknesses. Business plans are not just for financing purposes; they are working documents to guide your business. For new and established small business owners, the course will start you down the path of small business success. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Creating Web Pages
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Internets World Wide Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Creating Web Pages II
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Are you using HTML to its fullest potential? In this hands-on course, you will become adept at using color, tables, and frames to give your Web pages a more polished and professional look, improved navigation, and more organization. Beef up the fun factor with audio and interactive forms, and learn how to save hours of time and effort with Cascading Style Sheets.
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$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Designing Effective Websites
Sponsored by: ed2Go
These days, creating a Web site is so easy almost anyone can do it. But with all the competition on the Web, creating a site that is effective is more challenging than ever. To do that, you need to employ good design principles. Regardless of your current skills or level of knowledge, in this course you'll master the basics of Web design and learn how to build sites that are better and more effective. Get ready to take your Web design skills to the next level!
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$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Distribution and Logistics Management
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Distribution and logistics management is a critical company function. Professionals in this field play a key role in fulfilling customer demands, ordering and managing inventory, controlling inbound and outbound shipments, reducing costs, saving time, and meeting company objectives. This course will not only show you how to create and operate a logistics function, but it will also show you how to achieve success through a combination of strategies and tactics. You will discover the key elements of a logistics system, including physical distribution, warehouse selection, material handling, packaging, order fulfillment, customer service, receiving, production stores, and returned goods. You will also find out how to manage inventory, effectively use technology, manage a logistics department, and complete and control transportation documents.
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$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Effective Selling
Sponsored by: ed2Go
The goal of Effective Selling is not to teach you how to make a sale today, but to help you discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long term asset. Effective Selling will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success. In sales, there are no quick fixes. However, with the knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature that you will gain from this course, your sales will grow as if by magic |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Employment Law Fundamentals
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees. Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring, evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to be an effective manager or supervisor. Master the basics of business and organizations, learn the people skills required to motivate and delegate, and learn tools for solving problems and resolving conflicts. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to be an effective manager or supervisor. Master the basics of communicating effectively, and learn tools for developing your own interpersonal skills. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
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Going Green at the Workplace
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to position your business as a responsible environmental
leader in a world of green consumers and carbon-conscious regulators. In this course, you will discover how to save energy, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint, all at the same time. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Growing Plants for Fun and Profit
Sponsored by: ed2Go
This course is your practical guide to licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants appropriate to your climate zone, how to produce quality material and, most importantly, how to market your product. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/15/2010
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Intermediate Microsoft Access
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn how to create real-world business databases using Microsoft Access 2003. Master the secrets of making the computer--not people--do all the work. Create tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros for managing contacts, products, orders, invoices, and receipts. Pull all the pieces together with a single, easy-to-use switchboard |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Master advanced features of Microsoft Excel, including charting and PivotTables, and discover how this powerful MS Office program can boost your productivity. Learn how to create informative and eye-catching charts, as well as how to harness the power of Excels filtering techniques. Become adept at using Excel to gain further insight into your valuable data. Find out how to create macros that eliminate repetitive tasks, and set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by understanding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and Excels other time-saving functions. These practical, hands-on lessons are guaranteed to take your Excel skills to the next level! |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn from an expert and experienced trainer to work smarter in the worlds most popular presentation program. You have seen presentations with diagrams, photographs, animation and video and wondered, "How did they do that?" In this course you will learn to master these techniques -- and to use digital cameras, scanners, VCRs, camcorders -- to achieve the full potential of PowerPoint. You will look forward to showing your work to a live audience, on video, or on the Internet. |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Intermediate Microsoft Word
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Take advantage of Word 2003s publishing capabilities to easily create flyers, newsletters, brochures, and other heavily formatted documents |
$89.00
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9/15/2010
10/20/2010
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Introduction to Business Analysis
Sponsored by: ed2Go
Learn powerful techniques to improve your decision-making skills at work. |
$89.00
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