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| We are pleased to be able to extend this exceptional program of quality online training courses to our nation's youth and their families. The courses are designed to increase knowledge, skills and abilities in a variety of subjects. |
The Home Learning Center is an online learning platform that contains over 300 quality courses in a
variety of subjects such as personal development, management and leadership, desktop computer
skills, communication, information technology and a host of other subjects like project management and
sales techniques. These skills are required to remain competitive in todays rapidly changing
knowledge economy. Whether you are just starting your career, or wish to advance your position, you
will find the courses in The Home Learning Center invaluable to your growth and prosperity.
variety of subjects such as personal development, management and leadership, desktop computer
skills, communication, information technology and a host of other subjects like project management and
sales techniques. These skills are required to remain competitive in todays rapidly changing
knowledge economy. Whether you are just starting your career, or wish to advance your position, you
will find the courses in The Home Learning Center invaluable to your growth and prosperity.
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Project Management
An Introduction to Project Management
Creating and Defining a Project
Creating and Designing a Project
Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing a Project
Initiating and Planning a Project
Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project
Managing a Project
Project Data Management and Performance with MS Project 2007
Project Life Cycles and Stakeholders
Project Management Essentials Simulation
Project Management for Non-project Managers Simulation
Project Management Fundamentals
Project Planning
Specifying and Assigning Resources
Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007
Tracking and Reporting Progress
Transitioning into a Project Management Role
Troubleshooting and Closing the Project
Business Law
A Manager's Introduction to Business Law
Anti-Money Laundering
Antitrust--Overview
Code of Conduct Awareness
Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace
Employment and Labor Law
Export Controls
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
HIPAA Privacy Rules
Insider Trading
Privacy and Information Security
Rightful Employment Termination
What to Consider When Hiring
Compliance
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Code of Conduct Awareness
Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace
Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness
Employment and Labor Law
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
HIPAA Privacy Rules
Privacy and Information Security
Rightful Employment Termination
Workplace Ethics
Workplace Violence
Customer Service
Advancing Service Expertise
Corporate Culture: Building the Service Foundation
Customers, Confrontation and Conflict
Effective Relationships with Customers
ITIL V3 - Continual Service Improvement Fundamentals
ITIL V3 - ITIL and the Service Lifecycle
ITIL V3 - Service Design Fundamentals
ITIL V3 - Service Design Processes
ITIL V3 - Service Operation Principles and Functions
ITIL V3 - Service Operation Processes
ITIL V3 - Service Strategy Fundamentals
ITIL V3 - Service Strategy Processes
ITIL V3 - Service Transition Processes and Principles
Overcoming Difficult Service Situations
Service Teams and Service Stars
The Customer's Voice
The EXCEL Acronym: Instilling Service Excellence
The Fundamentals of Exceptional Customer Service
Human Resources
Code of Conduct Awareness
Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace
Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness
Ethical Decision Making: Replaced
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Harassment in the Workplace
Interpersonal Communications: The Process
Privacy and Information Security
Rightful Employment Termination
The Reasons Why Diversity Matters
Workplace Diversity Awareness
Information Technology
.NET Solution Vision and Requirements
ADO.NET Connections and Commands with VB.NET
Advanced HTML Design Elements
Application Deployment in .NET
Automated Installation of Windows Vista
Backup and Security Settings in Microsoft Windows XP
Basic GUI Development in Java
Beginning C#
Building ASP.NET Applications
Collaborating and Using Visio 2007 With Other Programs
Configure Windows Vista Environments
Configuring and Troubleshooting User Access on Windows Vista
Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking
Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Security
Configuring Windows Vista Applications
Creating Classes in Java
Creating the .NET Logical Design
Creating the .NET Physical Design
Database Administration in Access 2007
Deploying Vista using BDD 2007
Deploying Windows Vista
Deploying Windows Vista
Deployment of Windows-Based .NET Applications
Developing .NET Specifications, Strategies, and Conceptual
Design
Exchange Server 2003: Configuration for Exchange and Foreign
Messaging Systems
Exchange Server 2003: Configuration for Management
Exchange Server 2003: Installation
Exchange Server 2003: Upgrades and Migration
Getting Started with Java
Getting Started with Windows Server 2003
Getting Started with Windows Vista
Installing Windows Vista
Installing Windows XP Professional
Introducing Microsoft .NET
Introducing Windows Server 2008
Introduction to Deploying Microsoft Office 2007
J2EE Architecture
Java Applets
Java Utilities
JavaScript: Language Basics
JavaScript: Scripting
LDAP Fundamentals
Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista
Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Creating the Design
Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing the Infrastructure
Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure and
Active Directory Physical Design
Microsoft Windows Server 2003: The Network Services
Infrastructure Conceptual and Logical Design
Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista
Networking Protocols and Services in Microsoft Windows XP
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with UML: Fundamentals
Programming C# for the VB6 Developer
Project Server 2003: Planning the Infrastructure
Project Server 2003: The EPM Solution
Relational Databases
Security in Windows Vista
Sharing and Collaboration in Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
System Administration in Windows Server 2003
System Reliability and the Desktop in Windows XP Professional
Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments
Troubleshooting Windows Vista Performance and Reliability
Windows Server 2003: Basic Concepts
Windows Server 2003: Implementing Routing and Remote
Access
Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and
Maintaining DHCP
Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and
Maintaining Name Resolution
Windows Server 2003: Implementing, Managing, and
Maintaining TCP/IP
Windows Server 2003: Logical Network Security
Windows Server 2003: Managing Resource Access
Windows Server 2003: Managing Users, Groups, and
Computers
Windows Server 2003: Planning for Name Resolution
Windows Server 2003: Planning for Network Availability
Windows Server 2003: Planning the Network Infrastructure
Windows Server 2003: Securing Clients
Windows Server 2003: Security Basics
Windows Vista Application Compatibility Toolkit
Windows Vista Maintenance and Optimization
Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Troubleshooting
Windows Vista Network Connectivity
Windows Vista Security and Performance Improvements
Windows Vista User Experience
Windows Vista User State Migration
Windows Vista Users and Groups
Work with Files, Programs, and Printing in Windows Vista
XML Language Basics
Safety
Back Safety
Fire Prevention and Safety
Hazard Communication (HAZWOPER)
Ladder Safety
Office Ergonomics
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Desktop and Office Skills
Adding Graphics to Presentations in PowerPoint 2007
Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations
Advanced Customization in Excel 2003
Advanced Customization in Excel 2007
Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007
Advanced Data Management in Access 2007
Advanced Data Management in Excel 2007
Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2007
Advanced Document Features in Word 2007
Advanced Document Navigation and Document Reviews in
Word 2007
Advanced Document Navigation in Word 2003
Advanced formatting in Excel 2003
Advanced Formatting in Excel 2007
Advanced Formatting in Word 2003
Advanced Formatting in Word 2007
Analyzing Data in Excel 2007
Basic Access 2003 Tables
Basic Access 2007 Forms
Basic Access 2007 Tables
Basic Features of Excel 2003
Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007
Collaborative Features in Word 2007
Completing Searches, Printing Items, and Working with RSS
Feeds in Outlook 2007
Configuring Rules, Alerts, and Junk E-mail Settings in Outlook
2007
Creating and Managing Personal Sites and Searches in
SharePoint 2007
Creating Basic Presentations using PowerPoint 2003
Creating Custom Slide Shows in PowerPoint 2007
Creating Customized Publications with Publisher 2007
Creating Diagrams with Visio 2003
Creating Visio 2007 Diagrams
Customizing Outlook 2007 and Using the Journal
Data Security, Archiving, and Working Offline in Outlook 2007
Developing Diagrams with Visio 2003
Distributing Presentations in PowerPoint 2007
Enhancing and Customizing Diagrams in Visio 2007
Excel 2003 Formulas and Functions
Excel 2007 Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles
Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions
Exchanging Data with Excel 2007
Extending Publisher 2007 Beyond Publications
Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007
Formatting and Managing Messages in Outlook 2003
Formatting Data in Excel 2003
Fundamentals of Internet Explorer 7
Getting Started with Access 2003
Getting Started with Access 2007
Getting Started with Excel 2007
Getting Started with FrontPage 2003
Getting Started with Outlook 2007
Getting Started with PowerPoint 2007
Getting Started with Publisher 2003
Getting Started with Word 2003
Getting Started with Word 2007
Importing and Exporting Data and Data Presentation in Access
2007
Instant, Text, and Unified Messaging in Outlook 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Office 2003
Managing Files, Folders, and Devices in Microsoft Windows XP
Manipulating and Formatting Data and Worksheets
Microsoft Access 2007 and Microsoft Publisher 2007
Microsoft Office 2003: New Features for End Users
Microsoft Office 2007: Sharing Information with OneNote 2007
Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2007
New Features for End Users in Microsoft Office 2007
Optimizing E-mail at Work
Printing, Help, and Automated Formatting in Word 2007
Programmability and Administration in Access 2007
Protecting and Sharing Excel 2007 Workbooks
Queries and Reports in Access 2007
Reviewing and Printing in Excel 2007
SharePoint 2007 Essentials
Slide Layout and Design in PowerPoint 2003
Structuring, Editing, Saving, and Opening Documents in Word
2007
Using Tables, Charts, and Graphics in Word 2007
Using the Calendar in Outlook 2007
Working with Code in FrontPage 2003
Working with Documents in Word 2007
Working with SharePoint, Calendars, and Forms in Outlook
2007
Working with text and paragraphs in Word 2003
Working with Text and Paragraphs in Word 2007
Personal Development
Defensive Driving
Developing Good Time Management Habits
Dynamic Decision Making
Ethical Decision Making
Foundations of Effective Thinking
Framing the Problem
Generating Alternatives in Problem Solving
Managing Your Anger
Perspectives on Organizational Change
Strategies for Better Balance
Success over Stress
Taking Control of Your Time Simulation
Techniques for Better Time Management
Communication
An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback
Avoiding Errors in Usage and Punctuation
Avoiding Grammatical Errors in Business Writing
Communication Business Etiquette
Connecting and Communicating
Crafting Deals
Delivering Your Message: Replaced
Difficult People in the Workplace Environment
E-mail and Organizational Communication
Effectively Communicating in Teams enhancing Listening
Skills
Essentials of Electronic Communication
Etiquette at the Business Meeting
Getting Results by Building Relationships
Handling Conflict
Interpersonal Communications: The Process
Leadership Communication Skills
Listening Basics
Listening to Comprehend
Making Telephone Calls Count
Presentation Resources Available to You: Replaced
Presenting to Succeed: Replaced
Resolving Conflict with Communication Skills
Results and Teamwork without Authority
Standard Business Etiquette
Team Conflict: The Seeds of Dissent
The Individual's Role in a Team
The Process of Negotiation
Understanding Writing Mechanics
Workplace Communication Skills
Writing with Intention
Leadership
Analyzing Workplace War Zones
Being Prepared for Change
Business Coaching
Changing Corporate Culture
Coaching for Performance
Communicating as a Leader
Energizing and Empowering Employees
Ethical Decision Making
Facilitative Fundamentals: Tools and Techniques
Growing from Management into Leadership Simulation
Implementing a Mentoring Program for the Organization
Leading through Change
Moving from Management to Leadership Simulation
Perspectives on Organizational Change
The Enabling Leader
Management
A New Manager and the Company's Future
Becoming a Manager: Leading and Communicating
Becoming a Manager: Responsibilities and Fears
Delegation: the Personal Approach
Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups
Facilitative Fundamentals: Tools and Techniques
Implementing a Mentoring Program for the Organization
Interviewing Effectively
Leading an Effective Business Meeting
Managerial Business Ethics
Managing as Coach and Counselor
Managing Delegation
Managing the Change Process
Mentoring as a Manager
Mentoring Effectively
Problem Performance Improvement
Problem Performance Prevention
Successfully Coaching Relationships
Supervisor and Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness
Supervisor and Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness -
Multi-State Edition
Taking on a Management Role
The Basics of Delegation
The Coaching Skillset
The Facilitator Role
The Key Stages of Coaching
The Principles of Financial Management
What to Consider When Hiring
Sales
From Executive-level Sale to Strategic Partnership
Negotiating to Mutual Benefit
Prepare for Success
Presenting Your Proposition
Progressing through the Complex Sale
Strategic Planning
| About Technology Playground Mission To establish quality programming for youth that will empower their economic, social and academic skills to lessen the achievement gap that exists among boys and girls. This is done through interactive programming utilizing technology, entrepreneurship, mentoring and community collaborations. Vision To develop the social, economic and educational skills of children; creating community leaders through the use of teaching, training and utilizing resources of information technology. Goals Empower each participant to achieve their highest level of personal success. Nurture the creative gifts of each individual. Reduce recorded numbers of truancy. Promote economic awareness through entrepreneurship empowerment. Vision for the Learning Center The Technology Playground Learning Center will be an educational portal that provides our youth and supporters the opportunity for unlimited professional and personal advancement. It will also be a tool for outreach—enabling youth to participate in our programs from a distance and at an affordable cost. To learn more visit Technology Playground at www.techplay.org |
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| Technology Playground is adding the following online courses for youth in the summer of 2010 Virtual Tour Join us while our kids explore the various parts of Washington DC and surrounding areas. Entrepreneurship These online classes are an extension of the youth courses taught in Washington DC. Follow along as we explore what it takes to own your own business. Service Learning Basic skills in community-based service helps prepare our youth for jobs in our communities. All these programs are included. |