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Position yourself to make more confident business and financial decisions with our Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel course. Gain a solid understanding of financial information and basic operations to positively impact your company's bottom line and advance your career. Using practical explanations and real-life examples, this course will show you how money flows through a typical business, how to develop successful business strategies, and how to use financial statements to make better business decisions. Whether you're an employee, sales executive, supervisor, or manager, this course will help you understand basic financial information and use it to make decisions that will positively affect your company's financial situation.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Differentiate between financial knowledge and business acumen.

2. Describe how finances flow through a business and master basic financial terminology.

3. Analyze financial forces to develop strategies that drive profit.

4. Interpret and utilize three key financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.

5. Apply financial knowledge to make informed business decisions.

6. Implement cost-cutting measures using financial reporting and business acumen skills.

7. Develop strategies to increase supply and production efficiencies.

8. Use SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) to improve business and personal financial decisions.

Outline

• Business Finance Basics

• The Business Model and Financial Flow

• Financial Terminology and Concepts

• Financial Statements

• The Income Statement

• The Balance Sheet

• The Statement of Cash Flows

• Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)

• Business and Financial Strategy – The Process

• Cutting Expenses to Boost the Bottom Line

• Inventory and Cash Strategies

• SWOT Analysis and Strategy Implementation

Boost your financial awareness and gain a marketable skill with our comprehensive Accounting Fundamentals course. You will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, how to analyze and record financial transactions, and gain hands-on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities. This course covers everything from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Whether you're a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or seeking to understand accounting basics for career advancement or personal use, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in financial matters.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe and apply the principles of double-entry bookkeeping to accurately record financial transactions.

2. Analyze and record various financial transactions using standard accounting practices.

3. Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable effectively, ensuring accurate financial records.

4. Handle payroll procedures and sales taxes with confidence and accuracy.

5. Perform common banking activities such as writing checks and reconciling bank statements.

6. Prepare financial reports, including income statements, and close out accounts at the end of a fiscal period.

7. Utilize accounting knowledge to manage business finances or advance your career in the accounting and finance field.

Outline

• Account Classifications, Account Titles, T Accounts, and the Accounting Equation

• General Ledger Accounts and Balance Sheet

• Journalizing Transactions and Posting to the General Ledger

• Journalizing and Posting Cash and Charge Purchases and Payments on Account

• Journalizing and Posting Cash and Charge Sales and Cash Received on Account

• Payroll and Various Deductions

• Banking Services and Reports

• Posting Journal Totals to the General Ledger and Schedule of Accounts Payable and Schedule of Accounts Receivable

• End-Of-Year Worksheet

• End-Of-Year Financial Reports

• Journalizing and Posting Adjusting Entries

• Journalizing and Posting Closing Entries and Preparing a Post Closing Trial Balance

Our Full Stack Software Developer course prepares you for a successful career in web development, teaching you how to create and maintain full-service websites. Learn essential front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AI-assisted coding, and build a portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Develop Client-Side Applications: Build and style web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

2. Master JavaScript Libraries/Frameworks: Gain in-depth knowledge of a selected JavaScript library/framework such as Vue.js, React, or jQuery.

3. Implement Server-Side Development: Acquire core server-side development skills in one of the following tracks: Python and Django, Oracle APEX, or PHP and MySQL.

4. Manage Databases: Become proficient in relational database management and SQL for efficient data handling.

5. Create and Validate Web Forms: Design, style, and validate web forms, including server-side validation and JSON integration.

6. Enhance Coding Efficiency with AI: Utilize AI tools, focusing on AI-assisted coding through ChatGPT, to streamline coding tasks and improve productivity.

7. Develop Real-World Applications: Gain experience in real-world application development, including project deployment and post-launch maintenance.

8. Build a Professional Portfolio: Compile a portfolio of web development projects that demonstrate your skills and capabilities to potential employers.

This course provides comprehensive training in both client-side and server-side web development, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in this competitive job market.

Outline

• Client-side Courses

  • Things Every Developer Should Know o Introduction to HTML

  • Introduction to CSS

  • Introduction to JavaScript

  • Advanced JavaScript Concepts

  • Creating, Styling, and Validating Web Forms

  • Introduction to Bootstrap

  • JavaScript frameworks - Choose one of the following

    • Introduction to Vue.js

    • Introduction to React

    • Introduction to jQuery (*Recommended for Oracle APEX track)

• Server-Side Courses – Choose one track

  • Track 1: Python and Django

    • Introduction to SQL Using PostgreSQL

    • Introduction to Python 3

    • Advanced Python 3

    • Django Training for Python Developers

  • Track 2: Oracle APEX

    • Oracle SQL Training

    • Oracle PL/SQL Training

    • Introduction to Oracle APEX

    • Advanced Oracle APEX

  • Track 3: PHP and MySQL

    • Introduction to SQL with MySQL

    • Introduction to PHP

• AI Coding: Productivity and Efficiency

  • Overview of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models

  • Ai Assisted HTML

  • AI-Assisted CSS

  • AI-Assisted JavaScript and JSON

  • AI-Assisted XML

  • AI-Assisted SQL

  • AI-Assisted Python

• Capstone Project

To be successful in beating a hacker, you need to think like one. This ethical hacking certification course immerses you in the hacker mindset and puts you in control with hands-on activities. As a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), you use the same techniques as malicious hackers to assess security and identify weaknesses, but for ethical purposes. You will scan, test, hack, and secure your own systems to help prevent potentially catastrophic damage to your organization.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Assess Ethical and Legal Requirements: Evaluate the ethical and legal requirements for security assessment and penetration testing, and develop a compliance strategy.

2. Analyze Hacking Phases: Understand and analyze the different phases of hacking to determine the most effective ethical hacking strategy.

3. Identify Vulnerabilities and Threats: Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks to information systems, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.

4. Evaluate Cryptography Techniques: Assess cryptographic algorithms and encryption techniques, and develop strategies for securing information.

5. Implement Network Security Controls: Evaluate and implement network security techniques and tools based on evidence, information, and research.

6. Perform Reconnaissance and Enumeration: Conduct reconnaissance and enumeration to gather information about target systems.

7. Gain and Maintain Access: Use ethical hacking techniques to gain and maintain access to systems for security testing purposes.

8. Cover Tracks: Understand methods to cover tracks and ensure ethical hacking activities are undetected.

9. Prepare for CEH Exam: Prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Exam Number 312-50 with example exam questions and practical exercises.

10. Enhance Career Opportunities: Obtain the CEH credential to unlock career opportunities in the information security and cybersecurity industry.

This course will equip you with advanced hacking tools and techniques, setting you apart from other IT professionals and adding significant value to your organization.

Outline

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Foot Printing and Reconnaissance

• Scanning Networks

• Enumeration

• Vulnerability Analysis

• System Hacking

• Malware Threats

• Sniffing

• Social Engineering

• Denial of Service

• Session Hijacking

• Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots

• Hacking Web Servers

• Hacking Web Applications

• SQL Injection

• Hacking Wireless Networks

• Hacking Mobile Platforms

• IoT and OT Hacking

• Cloud Computing

• Cryptography

Prepare for a high-demand career in networking with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification course. This comprehensive training covers essential topics like network, switch, and routing fundamentals, security, wireless, and automation, equipping you with the skills to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems and pass the CCNA 200-301 exam.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe Network Fundamentals: Describe network fundamentals and build simple LANs.

2. Configure Routing Operations: Perform routing operations and configuration.

3. Manage Network Security: Implement and manage network device security.

4. Expand Networks with WAN Connectivity: Expand small to medium-sized networks with WAN connectivity.

5. Apply IPv4 and IPv6 Basics: Understand and apply the basics of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.

6. Master Advanced Routing: Utilize advanced routing techniques and protocols.

7. Implement VLANs and Trunks: Configure VLANs and trunks for efficient network segmentation.

8. Utilize Spanning Tree Protocol: Implement spanning tree protocol to prevent network loops.

9. Optimize Network Performance: Use EtherChannel, QoS, and other techniques to optimize network performance.

10. Deploy Wireless Networks: Set up and manage wireless networks.

11. Automate Network Tasks: Apply automation and programmability fundamentals to streamline network management.

12. Prepare for CCNA Exam: Become fully prepared to pass the CCNA 200-301 certification exam.

This course will provide you with a solid foundation in Cisco networking, enhancing your career prospects and preparing you for entry-level networking positions.

Outline

• Network Fundamentals

• Switch Fundamentals

• Routing Fundamentals

• IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting

• Cisco IOS

• Advanced Routing

• VLANs and Trunks

• InterVlan Routing

• Spanning Tree Protocol

• EtherChannel

• DHCP and NTP

• CDP, LLDP, Syslog, and SNMP

• QoS

• Security

• Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection

• ACLs

• NAT

• Wireless

• Automation and Programmability

• IPv6

Gain a competitive edge in the job market by mastering high-demand analytical skills. This course equips you with powerful quantitative methods to enhance your decision-making, ensuring you make better, more informed, and effective business choices. Say goodbye to instinct-based decisions and embrace data-driven strategies essential for a successful business career.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply Quantitative Methods: Utilize various quantitative techniques to improve business decision-making processes.

2. Describe Probability and Sampling: Grasp the fundamentals of probability, sampling, and survey methods to gather and analyze data effectively.

3. Perform Forecasting: Conduct both qualitative and quantitative forecasting to predict future business trends and outcomes.

4. Develop and Use Models: Create and apply models to simulate business scenarios and make informed decisions.

5. Differentiate Financial Analysis from Accounting: Describe the key differences between financial analysis and accounting, and apply financial analysis techniques to evaluate business performance.

6. Conduct Risk Analysis: Perform comprehensive risk analyses to identify potential business risks and develop mitigation strategies.

7. Utilize Computer-Based Information Systems: Leverage computer-based systems for data analysis, project management, and risk simulation.

Outline

• Problem Solving and Decision-Making

• Introduction to Probability

• Introduction to Sampling and Surveys

• Decision Analysis

• Utility and Decision-Making

• Forecasting

• The Modeling Process

• Modeling in a Corporate Environment

• Financial Analysis

• Project Management PERT/CPM

• Computer Simulation and Risk Analysis

• Computer-Based Information Systems

Explore the world of corporate accounting and enhance your financial expertise with our Accounting Fundamentals II course. Gain a solid understanding of recording and analyzing plant assets, depreciation, interest, dividends, revenue, and other essential corporate financial matters. This course will provide you with the skills needed to excel in corporate accounting, covering topics such as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, accrued revenue and expenses, and preparing year-end financial documents. Whether you're looking to advance your career or manage business finances more effectively, this course will make you indispensable to any organization.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Record and analyze plant assets and depreciation accurately.

2. Manage accounts payable and receivable effectively.

3. Represent uncollectible accounts in financial reports.

4. Handle notes, interest, accrued revenue, and accrued expenses with confidence.

5. Describe and manage stock dividends and retained earnings.

6. Prepare comprehensive year-end financial documents, including tax forms.

7. Utilize corporate accounting practices to enhance financial accountability and awareness.

8. Apply advanced accounting skills to improve personal and business financial management.

Outline

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Receivable

• Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

• Plant Assets and Depreciation

• Notes Payable and Notes Receivable

• Accrued Income and Accrued Expenses

• Dividends and Starting the Year-End Worksheet

• Complete Year-End Worksheet With Adjustments

• End-Of-Fiscal-Period Financial Reports

• Adjusting and Closing Entries and Post Closing Trial Balance

• Preparing a Payroll

• Preparing Federal Tax Deposits and Year-End Tax Reports

Do you want to know how to interact with anyone, regardless of how difficult you perceive them to be? This course will equip you with the skills to effectively meet your needs while protecting the dignity and rights of others, fostering more cooperative relationships. You will learn to see things from others' viewpoints based on their needs, values, beliefs, experiences, skills, knowledge, and self-interests. By analyzing your interactions and observing others closely, you will develop the ability to choose appropriate reactions to different behaviors, ultimately understanding that assertiveness involves taking responsibility in a way that preserves the dignity and rights of others.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify Different Personality Types: Recognize and describe various personality types based on their needs, values, beliefs, experiences, skills, knowledge, and self-interests.

2. Develop Assertive Communication Skills: Build communication skills that enable you to effectively meet your needs while respecting the dignity and rights of others.

3. Improve Relationships with Challenging Individuals: Learn strategies to enhance relationships with difficult, stubborn, or even hostile individuals by understanding their behaviors and motivations.

4. Analyze and Reflect on Interactions: Practice analyzing your interactions with others to better understand your reactions and their responses, leading to more cooperative relationships.

5. Enhance Observational Skills: Develop the ability to observe and read identifying characteristics of those you interact with, allowing you to choose appropriate reactions to their behaviors.

6. Increase Self-Awareness: Gain insight into your own tendencies and how they affect your relationships, fostering personal growth and improved interactions.

7. Describe the Role of Assertiveness: Learn that assertiveness involves taking responsibility for meeting your needs in a way that preserves the dignity and rights of others, promoting mutual respect and cooperation.

Outline

• Identifying Preferred Communication Styles

• Analyzing Your Own Difficult-Person Situation

• Dealing with Hostile-Aggressive Personality Types

• Dealing with Difficult Passive Personality Types

• Dealing with Aggressive Subcategories of Difficult Intuitors

• Identifying and Dealing with Relators

• Overcoming Your Own Difficult Characteristics

• Developing Skills to Become More Flexible

• Exploring Resilience-Building Strategies

• Discovering the Importance of Assertiveness to Positive Relationships

• Changing Your Own Assertiveness Skills

• Learning Techniques to Improve Your Listening Abilities

Discover a better way to build apps that run on just about any smartphone or tablet. This course will demonstrate ways to imagine, design, build, and optimize a cross-platform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. You'll learn to create fast, efficient apps that work seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone without needing to master multiple programming languages.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Build Apps with HTML5 and CSS3: Create mobile apps using HTML5 and CSS3 for a responsive and visually appealing design.

2. Script with JavaScript and Frameworks: Utilize JavaScript and frameworks like jQuery, jQuery Mobile, and AJAX to enhance app functionality.

3. Integrate Web Services: Understand and implement web services within your app for dynamic content and features.

4. Use Geolocation: Access and use the built-in geolocation capabilities of smartphones to determine user location.

5. Create Mobile Mashups: Combine different web services using web APIs to create innovative mobile mashups.

6. Optimize App Performance: Apply techniques to optimize the performance of your mobile apps.

7. Convert to Native Apps: Convert HTML5 apps into native apps that can be submitted to app stores.

8. Design for Multiple Platforms: Ensure your app runs smoothly on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone.

9. Maximize Mobile Performance: Implement strategies to maximize the performance of your mobile apps on various devices.

10. Publish and Market Apps: Learn the process of publishing your app and utilizing marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.

This course will equip you with the skills needed to become a proficient mobile app developer, opening doors to new freelance and employment opportunities.

Outline

• The Basics of Mobile Apps and App Design

• Building Your First Mobile App

• Introducing HTML5

• Formatting HTML5 with CSS3

• Scripting with JavaScript

• Jump-Start Your App with jQuery Mobile

• Accessing Device Features and Storage

• Web APIs and Mashups

• HTML5 Graphics and Animation

• Optimizing for Mobile Devices

• Maximizing Mobile Performance

• Convert Your App to a Native App

Learn the basics of HTML as you design, create, and post your very own website. This course will guide you through planning the content, structure, and layout of your website, creating neatly formatted text, building links, and adding color, graphics, and tables. Additionally, you'll understand no-cost web marketing strategies and SEO to enhance your online presence.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe Web Design Fundamentals: Grasp the basic principles of web design and HTML coding.

2. Plan Website Content and Layout: Strategically plan the content, structure, and layout of a website.

3. Create and Format Web Pages: Develop web pages with neatly formatted text and effective links.

4. Incorporate Visual Elements: Add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables to enhance website aesthetics.

5. Implement SEO Strategies: Apply search engine optimization techniques to improve website visibility.

6. Utilize Web Marketing Strategies: Understand and implement no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies.

7. Publish and Maintain Websites: Successfully publish and maintain a website, ensuring it remains up-to-date and functional.

8. Troubleshoot HTML Code: Identify and fix common issues in HTML code to ensure smooth website operation.

This course will equip you with the skills and confidence to build and manage your own website, opening doors to new career opportunities in web development and digital marketing.

Outline

• Getting Started

• Creating Your First Web Page

• Formatting Text

• Fun with Pictures

• Creating Tables

• HTML, XHTML, and CSS

• Getting Started with CSS

• Creating a Page Layout

• Building Your Site

• Getting Noticed

• Publish Your Website

• Authoring Systems