With this free online Effective Communication Skills for Managers course, you will learn how to boost your workplace communication skills. Communication skills are essential for all major tasks in the workplace, from understanding employees’ concerns and requests to ensuring that objectives are clear. In just 3 hours, you can have the confidence and clarity of communication that you need to connect with your staff and excel as a manager.The course begins by showing you in a step-by-step manner how you can successfully prepare for and engage in any difficult conversation you may be faced with in a workplace situation. You...

This free online health policy course gives an overview of healthcare policy in the USA. Healthcare policy is how we ensure that people are cared for when they are ill, in this course you will learn about how healthcare is administered depending on the number and quality of hospitals, doctors, and medical equipment available. You will also learn the importance of a drug development budget and the role of insurance companies.BlueShield was started by doctors in the USA who wanted to set up a healthcare plan and to help their patients get coverage for healthcare, while BlueCross was started by...

Are you new to owning or caring for a horse? Then get ready to go on a ride exploring effective horse care practices. This course explores the basic behavioural patterns of equine psychology and the effects of evolution and domestication. You'll learn about the behaviours of horses at different stages of reproduction and some of the common behavioural problems, their causes and the recommended precautions and treatments.Many people are still learning about horse upkeep and care as we discover more about horses and equine psychology. Do you have any concerns about your horse's mental health? This course is designed to...

‘Diploma in Marine Auxiliary Machinery’ is a course that offers an in-depth understanding of the piping systems for ships, various pumping equipment and the theory of compression. Learn about the different types of crucial heat exchangers and compressed air equipment as part of the auxiliary equipment on board. Register for this course today and improve your essential marine auxiliary machinery knowledge.This course on marine auxiliary machinery introduces you to the various pumping systems found on a ship and examines extensive pipeline layouts with control valves. It explains the various types of heat exchangers necessary on board and describes the compressed...

This diploma course explains how organizations can embrace a lean culture to raise workplace productivity and efficiency. We begin by explaining the business philosophy of ‘Kaizen’ and discuss how organizations can use it to continually improve. We then cover some fundamental ‘lean’ tools like the ‘5 Ss’, housekeeping, ‘Kanban’, scheduling systems and so on. We examine the ‘quality circles’ through which lean cultural change is achieved.This diploma course provides a comprehensive guide to the fundamental philosophies and tools of lean manufacturing. We outline efficiency-boosting measures like the Japanese concept of ‘Kaizen’, the ‘5 Ss’, ‘Kanban’ and ‘quality circles’.
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is an incredible substance that plays an extraordinary role in the protection and functioning of the brain. Its analysis helps us to diagnose diseases and conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord. This free online course guides laboratory technicians, health professionals and paramedics in CSF’s proper collection, handling and testing procedures. Enroll now and gain insight into the chemistry and function of CSF.Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless fluid that surrounds our brain and the spinal cord. It has three primary functions in the body: supplying nutrients to the brain, acting as a cushion to protect...

This free online Introduction to Quality Management course helps quality management professionals deliver excellent quality management and improve the day-to-day operations of businesses large and small. Quality management system regimes such as the ISO 9000 family have been implemented worldwide. With this course, you will learn how to successfully implement a quality management system in your business or organization.This quality management course provides beginners with an introduction to the concept of quality management. It answers questions like what a quality management system is, why it matters, and how companies use it. The course then tackles the most widely recognized standards...

Add technical knowledge to your skill set with this free online course where you will learn the preliminary activities in building construction such as the excavation of footing, centre-line marking, and concrete footing readings. The practical demonstration of the most crucial aspects of building construction will be discussed along with some practical tips for innovative thinking so you can kickstart your career in civil engineering.Civil engineers are highly skilled individuals that adopt technological principles and scientific concepts to shape and improve human lives and the environment. The structural excellence of the Empire State Building (USA), Hoover Dam (USA), and Burj...

Sleep is a complex physiological process and a vital life function. This course explains the history and neurophysiology of sleep. We delve into sleep disorders in babies and children including those with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. We then establish the importance of sleep training specialists and types of sleep training. Sign up to learn the fundamentals of sleep and use this course to begin a psychoanalytic approach to sleep training.Sleep is a basic, indispensable biological act that affects the quality of life of people. It is an activity with physiological, psychological, and social dimensions. We begin this course by...

One of the most crucial skills that everyone should acquire is knowing how to correctly administer first aid. Your handling an emergency can make the difference between life and death. This course will guide you through the most prevalent injuries and situations you may encounter during a martial arts event. You will learn about the initial assessment to conduct, how to perform CPR and how to detect, prevent and manage emergencies. Sign up today.Performing first aid on an individual is a wonderful experience that may benefit you and others and can make a significant impact on a person's health and...