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This course introduces students to the concepts of pollution prevention. Students will assess the problems created by pollution, review various environmental regulations, and evaluate areas of pollution prevention assessment. In addition, students will learn what role they can play in preventing pollution through planning and economics, working with municipal pollution prevention programs, and exploring future societal sustainability. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learni...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
In this course, students examine the essential aspects of IT project management and the electronic project management office. Students explore IT project management topics such as initiating projects, budgeting for projects, building and executing project plans, establishing change and quality management processes, assembling and motivating project teams, and creating and managing the electronic project management office. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance ...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
In this course, students are introduced to beginning-level vocabulary and grammar specific to the Spanish language. Students are given the opportunity to practice simple questions, commands, and conversations in Spanish, as well as practice comprehension skills through reading Spanish text. Additionally, students gain further insight into the language through an exploration of Latin culture. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. ...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Introductory Algebra takes the learner through topics that teach the basics of algebra. Real-life scenarios students can relate to are used to teach difficult concepts and topics. After a pre-algebra review, this course focuses on the basics of algebra and includes math vocabulary and notation, operations with numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and quadratic equations. Students also learn to read and interpret graphs. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, dista...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
This course provides a general survey of psychology including the relationship between biology and behaviour, such as how stress impacts personal health. Other topics introduced in the course include intelligence and reasoning, personality, gender and sex, memory, ethics, and research methods. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with audio to fully engage the us...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
What is marketing? Why is it important? What does it consist of? In Introduction to Marketing, these questions are answered as you gain an understanding of this dynamic field. The topics covered range from consumer behaviour to marketing ethics and include market research, planning, strategy, product, pricing, promotions, distribution, wholesaling, and retailing. The focus is both domestic and global, with several real-world examples of marketing successes and failures. This e-learning cour...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
This course introduces students to the theories and principles of speech communication from a wide range of perspectives. The evolution of communication theory is examined and foundational principles, such as the communication process, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening, are introduced. These principles are then applied to communication in interpersonal, small group, public, and organizational contexts. The dynamics of relationships, intercultural and gender communicat...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Concepts, principles, and operations of the private enterprise system are identified in this course. Students compare and contrast sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and they learn the advantages and disadvantages of each. This course also discusses the functions of modern business management, marketing, and ethics and social responsibility. Human resource management is described as well as how employers can motivate their employees. Bookkeeping, accounting, financial manageme...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
This course introduces students to concepts and tools in geography and the major subfields of geography, including physical geography, population geography, cultural geography, political geography, economic geography, urban geography, and regional geography. In addition, it affords an overview of the major world regions. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with ...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the management of information systems, and the combination of hardware, software, and people that is vital to the successful operation of a business. The strategic role of information systems is examined, as well as the characteristics of computer systems, software applications, programming languages, and relational databases. Networking, decision support systems, the systems development lifecycle, system implementation methods, and information se...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of human resources management. The course begins with an overview and legal aspects. Work analysis and workforce planning, recruiting, staffing, training, and performance management are also examined. This foundation is used to examine how the human resources professional manages careers, compensation, labour relations, safety and health of employees, and discipline and procedural justice. The course concludes by analyzing...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course is designed to teach non-medical personnel how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, assess the victim, and treat cardiovascular emergencies and external and internal injuries. This course also covers emergencies in remote locations and childbirth emergencies. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with audio to fully engage the user. Â...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to critical thinking. Students gain knowledge of deductive and inductive arguments, evaluate the strength of premises, and analyze arguments. The role of language in critical thinking is emphasized. Other topics include categorical statements and syllogisms, compound statements and syllogisms, fallacies of relevance, and fallacies of insufficient evidence. Students explore the basics of critical thinking in research and discover how to construct an...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course provides an overview of criminology, including its scope and the history of criminological thought. Topics discussed include the elements of crime and how it is measured, characteristics of crime and criminals, and the psychology and biology of crime. Students examine theories that offer social structure, subcultural, social control, social conflict, and environmental explanations of crime and criminal behavior. Other topics include violent crimes against individuals and groups, crim...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course covers the basics of community organizing. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with audio to fully engage the user.   Training Provider McGraw Hill Assessment Quizzes Location moodlecgvec.com Qualification None Method Asynchronous Self-paced Eligibility Open Time Required ICT Level Basic ...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
This course introduces students to the facts and controversies surrounding environmental issues. Students will assess the problems created by man and industry, review our responsibility toward the environment, and evaluate the global attitudes and behaviors that support or detract from sustainable development. In addition, students will learn what role they can play in improving society's role in sustainable development and in environmental policy. Point and counter-point presentations will summ...
Monday, 06 April 2009
This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the Earth, its systems, and the environment in which they live. Students gain this understanding by studying the four main components of the Earth system: the atmosphere, the biosphere, the hydrosphere, and the geosphere. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with audio to fully engage the user. ...
Monday, 06 April 2009
In this course, students examine the essential aspects of project management. Students explore project management topics such as modern practices in project management, project planning, project communication, project monitoring, project budgeting, project scheduling, project termination, continuous improvement, and project management information systems.   Training Provider McGraw Hill Assessment Quizzes Location moodlecgvec.com Qualification None Method...
Monday, 06 April 2009
The search for sustainable energy will dominate the twenty-first century. This unit provides an introductory overview of the present energy systems and takes a brief look at where the world may find energy in the future – cleaner use of fossil ...   Training Provider Assessment Location Qualification Certificate of Completion Method Asynchronous Self-paced Eligibility Time Required ICT Level Cost Go to the cours...
Monday, 02 March 2009
The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across.   Training Provider Assessment Location Qualification Certificate of Completion Method Asynchronous Self-paced Eligibility Time Required ICT Level Cost Go to the course Related Courses: ...
Monday, 02 March 2009
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