AED University Online Training - Mindleaders Business & Computer

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to provide equipment distributors with online training in business management and computer software skills. MindLeaders courses are designed to help you learn the skills you want quickly and comprehensively. More than 30 courses are available to help improve additional skills not currently covered by other offerings through AEDU.

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MindLeader Courses

# of Courses
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1
$33.29
$33.29
10%
2
$24.97
$49.94
35%
3 or more
$19.97
$59.92
50%

401(k) Plans Series

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This series is for those who are thinking about participating in a 401(k) plan, or who already are participating, and want basic information presented in a clear manner on how such a plan functions. Select the button above for a full description. Total Modules: 1 Total Course Length: 3 hrs.

Effective Business Communication Series

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This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting. Select the button above for a full description. Total Modules: 7 Total Course Length: 11hrs.

Dealing with Difficult People Series

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This series presents strategies for handling interpersonal tension in the workplace. Select the button above for a full description. Total Modules: 7 Total Course Length: 8.3 hrs.

Negotiating Series

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This series presents strategies for negotiating in business and daily situations. Select the button above for a full description. Total Modules: 4 Total Course Length: 19 hrs.

Grammar Series

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This series is designed for users who want to improve their grammar skills in a business setting. Select the button above for a full description. Total Modules: 4 Total Course Length: 10 hrs.

Project Management Series

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This series provides a detailed examination of project management concepts and strategies. Select the button above for a full description of this course. Total Modules: 12 Total Length: 22 hrs.

Basics of Business Math Series

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This series is designed for users who want to improve their basic math skills. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 6 Total Course Length: 16 hrs.

Business Ethics Series

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The Business Ethics series provides a common sense, practical approach to doing good work, emphasizing the need for people to prepare in advance for ethical dilemmas. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 4 Total Course Length: 5.3 hrs

Time Management Fundamentals Series

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This series describes specific time-management strategies that learners can apply to make their work time more efficient and productive.Select the button above for a full description of this course. Total Modules: 5 Total Length: 11 hrs.

Access 2002 Series

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This series shows how to create, plan, and modify databases and database objects in Access 2002. Courses cover the following topics: understanding relational databases, creating and planning databases, selecting and printing database objects, creating tables, entering records, modifying tables and field properties, using advanced sorts, finding records, applying and removing filters, establishing and managing table relationships, specifying query criteria, creating calculated fields, running multi-table queries, creating forms and reports, implementing standard and calculated controls in both forms and reports, importing data, saving Access objects as Web pages, and performing administrative tasks. This series is procedure focused and assumes that the student is familiar with the mechanics of getting around in a Microsoft Office application.

Access 2003 Series

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The Access 2003 series of courses starts off with an overview of both database concepts in general and Access in particular. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 7 Total Course Length: 22 hrs.

Computer Basics

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This series introduces general computer use and terminology. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 1 Total Course Length: 4 hrs.

Computing Concepts Series

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This series examines several basic computing concepts. There are nine modules to this course. Total Course Length: 23 hrs. Select the button above for a full course description.

Crystal Reports 8 Series

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This series introduces users to Crystal Reports 8, a popular database reporting program. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 8 Total Course Length: 28 hrs.

Excel 2002 Series

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This program introduces the features of Excel 2002 along with the productivity tools of previous versions, taught within the context of working with cells and files, page setup and printing, worksheets and workbooks, formulas and functions, and charts and objects. Total Modules: 7 Total Time: 22 hour(s)

Excel 2003 Series

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This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Excel users. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 7 Total Course Length: 26 hrs.

Internet Explorer 6 Series

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The courses in this series teaches students to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to browse the Internet and to send and receive electronic mail using Microsoft Outlook Express. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 2 Total Course Length: 2 hrs.

Introduction to PCs Series

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This series is designed to introduce users to personal computers. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 10 Total Course Length: 35 hrs.

Office 2000 Series

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This series introduces users to the Microsoft Office 2000 environment, including several Office applications. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 8 Total Course Length: 27 hrs.

Office XP Upgrade Series

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This series explains and introduces new and changed features in Office XP applications. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 3 Total Time: 10 hrs

Office 2003 Series - What's New

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This series describes products and features that are new in this version of Office and common to each of the applications in the suite. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 2 Total Course Length: 2 hrs

Outlook 2002 Series

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This series teaches users how to use the major components of Outlook: Outlook Today, Contacts, Inbox, Calendar, Notes, and Tasks. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 5 Total Time: 18 hrs.

Outlook 2003 Series

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The Outlook 2003 series of courses teaches learners how to use the major components of the Outlook 2003 program: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 7 Total Time: 25 hrs.

Project 2003 Series

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The Project 2003 series is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Office Project 2003. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 10 Total Time: 30 hrs.

PowerPoint 2002 Series

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This series teaches the user how to create presentations and edit page layouts.Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 5 Total Time: 17 hrs.

PowerPoint 2003 Series

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The PowerPoint 2003 series is designed for beginning and intermediate PowerPoint users. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 6 Total Time: 25 hrs.

Windows XP Upgrade Series

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This series provides an overview of the features available in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 2 Total Time: 6 hrs.

Word 2003 Series

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This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Word users. Select the button above for a full course description. Total Modules: 9 Total Time: 32 hrs.

Effective Presentations Series

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Public speaking is a frightening task to many people, but it's also a crucial tool in career success. This series offers tips to help you prepare and deliver more powerful presentations.

Instructional Design Series

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This series will teach the learner the basics of the instructional design process. Learners will discover how to identify the need for instruction and analyze the content to be taught. Best practices for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction will help prepare the learner to create instructional programs.

Project Management Professional Certification 2005 Series

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This series complements the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) in preparing a learner for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. This series will provide the learner with an understanding of the exam and how the Project Management Institute (PMI) views the topical areas associated with the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout of projects.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act Series

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will have a long lasting impact on the governance and financial accountability of publicly held companies. This series will provide the learner with an overview of the Act. Learners will master guidelines for making company policies, procedures, systems, and controls Sarbanes-Oxley compliant. Learners will also examine management certification responsibilities and noncompliance penalties under the Act.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Series

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This series works to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment. It looks at the elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it from occurring, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens. As of 10/26/05, the MindLeaders Sexual Harassment courses comply with the following statutes: California: Government Code 12950.1, Connecticut General Statute Section 46a-54-204 and Maine Revised Statute, Title 26, Section 807. At this date, there are no other state mandated training requirements that MindLeaders is aware of.

Stress Management Series

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Stress is among the most common and harmful issues facing people in the working world. The information, practices, and exercises in this series will help you understand, control, and reduce stress.

Access 2007 Series

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This series covers how to use Access 2007 to create, modify, and access databases. It shows the learner how to use the Ribbon-based Access 2007 interface, as well as how to build tables, forms, and reports. Learners will also be able to use queries and filters to sort through data.

Crystal Reports XI Series

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Do you need to know the foundations of Crystal Reports XI? Do you want to create reports that sizzle from one or more data sources ASAP? This series will show you how to create, format, and deliver reports that get results in no time. You will learn everything from the basics of getting around in Crystal's report design environment to the subtle nuances of effective report formatting and data visualization through charting and mapping.

Excel 2007 Series

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The Excel 2007 series introduces learners to the newly designed Ribbon interface of Microsoft Excel 2007. It provides a basic introduction to Excel including entering and editing cell data, selecting cell ranges, and formatting worksheet data. Learners will also be able to print worksheets, add comments, complete basic calculations and formulas, and create charts using Excel 2007.

Internet Explorer 7 Series

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This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7. Learners will be able to securely use this updated web browser to perform searches, print documents, and access streaming content.

Office 2007 Series

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The new Office package is changing the old interface with new features on an interface now known as the Ribbon. How do you find the commands you already know? What new commands are available in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access? Take a look at the changes in Office 2007 and learn how to make the most of them.

Paint Shop Pro 5 Series

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This series provides an introduction to using Paint Shop Pro 5 to create graphics. It describes how to create, open, and save files, and how to perform basic manipulations such as cropping, resizing, changing colors, and rotating images. Advanced topics presented include using the Image Browser, adjusting an image's brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and lightness, working with layers, text, and drop shadows, and printing images.

Budgeting and Saving Series

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This series is designed to teach money management and investing skills to help the average consumer get the greatest return for his or her money. The series is for users who wish to learn how to control debt, choose credit and banking accounts wisely, and create a solid plan for retirement.

QuickBooks Series

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This series is designed for users who want to use QuickBooks 6.0 as a business accounting system. An overview of the application is presented, including using the EasyStep Interview process to enter basic company information and set up accounts. Tasks covered including setting up company records, entering historical data, managing accounts, and creating lists, reports, and graphs. Managing invoices, sales tax information, bills, and assets is also covered. Additional topics covered include managing payroll and employee data, managing taxes, online banking, and creating budgets. QuickBooks is a registered trademark or registered service mark of Intuit Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States and other countries.

QuickBooks 2004 Series

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This series is designed for learners who want to use QuickBooks 2004 as a business accounting system. Tasks covered include using the EasyStep Interview to set up QuickBooks; adding accounts and customers; setting up security; tracking invoices, purchases, and payments; using timesaving features; recording inventory and assets; and working with taxes, equity, and liabilities. QuickBooks is a registered trademark or registered service mark of Intuit Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States and other countries.

Retirement Planning Series

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This series is designed to help users plan for a financially secure retirement. Basic concepts of financial planning, goal setting, and maximizing assets are discussed. Also covered are strategies for finding good professional financial advisers. An in-depth discussion of investing strategies is provided, including company retirement plans, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, allocation and diversification of funds, and tax strategies.

Access 2007 Advanced Series

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Access 2007 offers many more powerful features than a beginning user first touches. This series will explore some of the more powerful abilities of Access, including pivot tables and charts, graphs, forms, security, multitable and crosstab queries, macros, and more.

E-Mailing Your Way to the Top Series

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E-mail has become so prevalent in the workplace that we seldom think about it, and yet it is the medium coworkers see you through most often. How can your e-mails speak for you clearly, effectively, and potently? This series will walk you through building e-mail subject lines and messages that are effective and respect office etiquette. You'll also learn about e-mail safety by avoiding threats like viruses and phishing, and how to think about email confidentiality and legal security.

Excel 2007 Advanced Series

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The Excel 2007 Advanced series teaches you to apply filters, use formulas and analyze data. You will be able to apply your knowledge to create complex business applications and analyses in Microsoft Excel.

Outlook 2007 Series

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Outlook is the most common email application in the world. And it includes many features beyond just email, including the calendar, meeting management, tasks, and contact information, that can all interact with each other. This series will examine all of these features and more in the latest version of Outlook that has been released with the Office 2007 package.

PowerPoint 2007 Series

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Office 2007 includes the latest version of PowerPoint, the presentation creation package that helps add visual impact and dynamic information to your presentations. This series will walk you through creating your own presentations.

Project 2007 Series

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Get projects under control with Microsoft Project’s latest version, 2007. Build schedules, communicate effectively with everyone involved, chart your progress, and keep track of budget and project materials. This series will show you how to use this complex tool to save time and maximize your projects' success.

Project Management from a People Perspective Series

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This series goes beyond the basic mechanics of project management and focuses on the people side of getting projects accomplished. It helps you develop a deeper understanding of interpersonal dynamics that can make you more effective in leading a project team. Look to this series for topics such as building a team, leading a team, influencing team members across departments, communicating, documenting, and balancing multiple projects.

Time Management for Maximum Productivity Series

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It always seems like we could use an extra two hours (or more!) in the day. How can we manage our time and be truly productive in the office, and in life? This series will introduce you to the most important rules of time management, including not just how to get more done, but how to choose the things you do to give your day the biggest impact possible.

Word 2002 Series

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This series of courses is designed to teach the student how to use Word 2002 in the Windows XP operating system. This series covers the basics of Word 2002 and continues into the advanced features and procedures. This series teaches all objectives for the Microsoft Word 2002 Core Exam and includes a complete list of these objectives, which the student can print to hard copy.

Word 2007 Series

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This series shows you how to use Word 2007 to create word processing documents. It shows you how to use the Ribbon-based Word 2007 interface, how to create and format documents, and how to add lists, tables, and images to your documents.

Windows Vista Series

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This series teaches you about the new Vista interface, features, and applications.


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