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document.write("Effective Business Writing
Cost: $125.00
CEU: .5
The ability to write clearly and directly is highly prized in organizations. This course focuses on improving business writing. The ideas, techniques, and checklists in this course apply to all forms of business writing: memos, reports, brochures, proposals, presentations, catalogs, and websites. Other topics include... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[0].title="Effective Business Writing";
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Cost: $125.00
CEU: .5
The ability to write clearly and directly is highly prized in organizations. This course focuses on improving business writing. The ideas, techniques, and checklists in this course apply to all forms of business writing: memos, reports, brochures, proposals, presentations, catalogs, and websites. Other topics include formal and informal outlining techniques, how to revise for wordiness, unnecessary phrases, redundancy, and jargon, and the appropriate use of email in an organizational setting.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Recognize the difference between ineffective and effective writing
- List and define the four major factors of effective writing (clarity, tone, organization, and delivery)
- Recognize the role of the audience in effective communication and the importance of understanding an audience's needs
- Employ formal and informal outlining techniques
- List and recognize techniques for overcoming writer's block
- Recognize the importance and dangers of writing quickly
- Revise for wordiness, unnecessary phrases, redundancy, and jargon
- Write more effective emails and recognize the appropriate use of email in an organizational setting
- Employ checklists for organizing, writing, and revising
Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners with a foundational knowledge of writing and grammar.
Level/Prerequisites: Introductory/No Prerequisites
Estimated time to complete: 4-6 hours
Successful Completion Requirement for IACET CEU: Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.
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document.write("Effective Presentations
Cost: $125.00
CEU: .5
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is increasingly important in organizational settings. This course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations. Since many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[1].title="Effective Presentations";
details[1].ID='307';
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Cost: $125.00
CEU: .5
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is increasingly important in organizational settings. This course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations. Since many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses ofPowerPoint.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Recognize what makes communication effective
- Understand the elements in the communications process
- Better organize your communications and presentations
- Understand PowerPoint graphic rules of thumb
- Create an effective summary slide
- Describe and employ the four steps of purposeful communication in your presentations.
- Understand the forecast, present, and echo structure for presentations.
- Recognize key visual considerations for PowerPoint slides and presentations.
- Understand how to organize and create PowerPoint presentations.
- Revise PowerPoint slides to make them more effective.
- Understand the success factors for face-to-face presentations.
Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners with a basic understanding of and experience with PowerPoint.
Level/Prerequisites: Introductory/No Prerequisites
Estimated time to complete: 4-6 hours
Successful Completion Requirement for IACET CEU: Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.
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document.write("Creativity & Innovation
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document.write("Personal Creativity
Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
This brief introduction to personal creativity explores the generation of new ideas, concepts, and thinking and seeks to help spur creative inspiration. \"I don't take a lot of business training courses, but I really enjoyed Personal Creativity. The videos and interactive... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[2].title="Personal Creativity";
details[2].ID='166';
details[2].html="Personal Creativity
Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
This brief introduction to personal creativity explores the generation of new ideas, concepts, and thinking and seeks to help spur creative inspiration.
\"I don't take a lot of business training courses, but I really enjoyed Personal Creativity. The videos and interactive exercises helped keep the course interesting, and the course structure was really easy to use. At first I wasn't sure the course would be worth $29, but I got a lot out of it.\"
– Emily N.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the basis of personal creativity
- Explain the uses of creative tools
- Understand the differences between vertical and lateral thinking
- Employ creative tools like SCAMPER, random input, mind mapping, and DO IT
- Describe the key characteristics of personal creativity
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from One Hour Courses.
Target Audience: This course is designed for all those interested in becoming more creative in the workplace.
Course Level: Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Successful Completion Requirement for Continuing Education Credit: Learners must score at least 70% on the course self-assessment to receive 0.1 IACET CEU and 1 HRCI General Credit Hour.
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details[2].cost=29;
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details[3].title="E-Discovery and the Law: The New Path of Litigation";
details[3].ID='114';
details[3].html="E-Discovery and the Law: The New Path of Litigation
Cost: $49.95
HRCI: 1
 | Electronic Discovery and the Law |
This course from Estrin Paralegal Education provides an introduction to electronic discovery and the law.
 | Learning Outcomes |
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain what E-Discovery is
- Define the key terms relating to electronic information
- Outline the four key steps in obtaining electronic information
- Explain the Duty to Preserve for both client and counsel
- Describe the consequences of failing to meet the Duty to Preserve
- Explain ways to avoid spoliation of evidence
- Describe how to preserve relevant electronic data
- Outline changes to rules of Federal Procedure involving electronic discovery
- Describe effective methods in responding to E-Discovery requests
- Outline document retention policies and ensuring compliance
- Explain the use of a Document Custodian Worksheet
- Describe the duties of the counsel and paralegal in managing discovery
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 30 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive an Estrin Paralegal Education certificate of completion.
Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners.
Level/Prerequisites: Introductory/No Prerequisites
Estimated time to complete: 1-1.5 hours
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details[4].title="Trial Strategies";
details[4].ID='214';
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Cost: $29.95
 | Introduction: Trial Strategies |
In this one-module course, we look at the issues involved in trial strategies. David Lauren, Esquire, who currently holds the position of Assistant Cheshire County Attorney in New Hampshire, is the instructor. Mr. Lauren received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center and is a member of the New Hampshire and Maine State Bars.
 | Learning Outcomes |
After completing this module, you'll be able to:- discuss the differing perspectives of plaintiff and defendant in a civil case
- explain the first step in developing a trial strategy of establishing a \"theory of the case.\"
- discuss the process of developing a closing argument
- recognize the issues involved in working with witnesses
- recognize the issues involved in working with physical evidence
- recognize the issues involved in working with expert witnesses
- discuss the ethical responsibilities of a paralegal in developing a trial strategy
- recognize the keys to keeping your attorney happy during trial preparation
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details[4].cost=29.95;
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details[5].title="Understanding the \"Why\" of E-Discovery";
details[5].ID='197';
details[5].html="Understanding the \"Why\" of E-Discovery
Cost: $29.95
HRCI: 1
 | Understanding the \"whys\" of E-Discovery |
This course from Estrin Paralegal Education provides an introduction to the foundations of electronic discovery.
 | Learning Outcomes |
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain the four tiers of written authority in e-discovery
- Discuss court rules involving e-discovery
- Contrast the role of e-discovery in civil litigation and criminal prosecution
- Explain how judicial opinions on e-discovery provide guidance for lawyers
- Discuss the differences between case law and rules/regulations concerning e-discovery
- Explain how the governing standard in civil litigation of \"reasonable efforts\" relates to e-discovery
- Explore the impact of peer pressure on e-discovery practices
- Discuss ways to research e-discovery issues
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 30 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive an Estrin Paralegal Education certificate of completion.
Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners.
Level/Prerequisites: Introductory/No Prerequisites
Estimated time to complete: 1-1.5 hours
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details[5].cost=29.95;
document.write("Leadership
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document.write("Leading Teams
Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
Leading Teams addresses the key issues surrounding leadership in a team. Why is it important? What does it require for a team leader to lead his team effectively? The course also considers how team leaders must account for the special and... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[6].title="Leading Teams";
details[6].ID='161';
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Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
Leading Teams addresses the key issues surrounding leadership in a team. Why is it important? What does it require for a team leader to lead his team effectively?
The course also considers how team leaders must account for the special and unique circumstances of working in a team, where responsibility, accountability, communication, and leadership are shared. Understanding how empowered teams are different is a key step in understanding how to lead teams in any organization.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- List and identify the key characteristics and types of teams
- Recognize the benefits and challenges of empowered teams that leaders need to be aware of
- Identify differences in the primary and secondary roles filled by empowered teams and team leaders
- Recognize the key sources of motivation for empowered teams
- Recognize the key qualities and skills of a team leader
- Explain Tuckman's model of team development
- State the value of using the \"checklist for team leaders\"
- Recognize and apply suggested approaches for managing conflict in teams
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from One Hour Courses.
Target Audience: This course is designed for mid- and entry-level professionals, managers, and those interested in effective leadership.
Course Level: Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Successful Completion Requirement for Continuing Education Credit: Learners must score at least 70% on the course self-assessment to receive 0.1 IACET CEU and 1 HRCI General Credit Hour.
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details[6].cost=29;
document.write("Management
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document.write("Coaching 101
Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
Coaching 101 focuses on the skills and techniques of positive coaching in an organizational setting, including active listening, observing and providing constructive feedback, reinforcing positive employee performance through recognition and praise, and teaching new skills. \"I really enjoyed this course.... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[7].title="Coaching 101";
details[7].ID='182';
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Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
Coaching 101 focuses on the skills and techniques of positive coaching in an organizational setting, including active listening, observing and providing constructive feedback, reinforcing positive employee performance through recognition and praise, and teaching new skills.
\"I really enjoyed this course. The content, length, and level of difficulty were spot on, and the exercises were engaging and helpful. The system is also really easy to use—very intuitive and user-friendly.\"
– Jen Y.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Explain how coaching employees is a vital part of managing in any organization
- Distinguish between managerial coaching, executive coaching, and personal coaching
- Identify the triggers for coaching and recognize characteristics of coachability
- Describe the five-step coaching process
- Explain the SMART technique of goal setting
- Explain the use of the USED model in coaching
- Discuss the monitoring and follow-up coaching process
- Explain the differences between mentoring and coaching
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from One Hour Courses.
Target Audience: This course is designed for mid- and entry-level professionals, managers, and all those who coach in the workplace.
Course Level: Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Successful Completion Requirement for Continuing Education Credit: Learners must score at least 70% on the course self-assessment to receive 0.1 IACET CEU and 1 HRCI General Credit Hour.
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details[7].cost=29;
document.write("Principles of Negotiation
Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
Principles of Negotiation seeks to help you accomplish your negotiating goals while preserving your business relationship. Further, you will learn how to identify and exert power in a negotiation and identify behaviors that can challenge or stall a negotiation. \"Overall,... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[8].title="Principles of Negotiation";
details[8].ID='171';
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Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1 | HRCI: 1
Principles of Negotiation seeks to help you accomplish your negotiating goals while preserving your business relationship. Further, you will learn how to identify and exert power in a negotiation and identify behaviors that can challenge or stall a negotiation.
\"Overall, a good review of negotiation principles. $29 is a great price for a one hour, online business training course. Normally, these types of courses are a lot more time and money.\"
â€\" Pete Y.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define negotiation
- Explain the differences between principled negotiation, distributive negotiation, integrative negotiation and mixed motive negotiation
- Discuss what BATNA (Best Alternative to No Agreement) is and why it is important within the context of a negotiation
- Describe the concepts of reservation price and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement), as well as how they relate to one another in a negotiation
- Describe the steps that should be taken to plan for a negotiation
- Explain the ways that power can be used in a negotiation, and how power can be gained from different sources
- Identify different behaviors which can pose challenges to a negotiation and may cause impasses
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from One Hour Courses.
Target Audience: This course is designed for mid- and entry-level professionals, managers, and all those interested in negotiation.
Course Level: Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Successful Completion Requirement for Continuing Education Credit: Learners must score at least 70% on the course self-assessment to receive 0.1 IACET CEU and 1 HRCI General Credit Hour.
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details[8].cost=29;
document.write("Time Flies! Making the Most of Your Day
Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1
Time Flies! Making the Most of Your Day teaches effective time management skills: how to maximize your efficiency and productivity, to allocate, track, and manage your time, and to accomplish more in less time. \"For me, a master procrastinator who... moreadd to cartremove from cart |
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details[9].title="Time Flies! Making the Most of Your Day";
details[9].ID='155';
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Cost: $29.00
CEU: 0.1
Time Flies! Making the Most of Your Day teaches effective time management skills: how to maximize your efficiency and productivity, to allocate, track, and manage your time, and to accomplish more in less time.
\"For me, a master procrastinator who is constantly drowning in a flood of e-mail, this course was a hugely useful call to action. I will use some of the tips and techniques immediately and return to try others down the road when I feel myself slipping into time-mismanagement patterns.\"
â€\" Anne
Time is a limited, and precious, resource. You can become more effective by employing time management and scheduling techniques, delegating, outsourcing key tasks, and employing technology. Effective time management can help you achieve your goals at home and at work.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- State the key outcomes and goals of effective time management
- Assess your attitudes about your relationship to time and time management
- Employ a time log to assess how you spend your time
- List the key attributes of effective (SMART) goals and recognize the importance of establishing personal and professional goals
- Identify the key principles of time management (organization, prioritization, and planning) and some common methods for prioritizing tasks (ABC Method and the Eisenhower Method)
- Identify the value and purpose of common time management tools, including scheduling systems (activity logs, action plans, to do lists)
- Identify the steps in the delegation process and recognize guidelines for appropriate task delegation
- Identify strategies for handling daily tasks and distractions, such as e-mail, phone calls, and other interruptions
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 60 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from One Hour Courses.
Target Audience: This course is designed for mid- and entry-level professionals, managers, and those interested in making better use of their time.
Course Level: Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Successful Completion Requirement for Continuing Education Credit: Learners must score at least 70% on the course self-assessment to receive 0.1 IACET CEU.
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