This free online management course provides the best approaches to hiring talent and explains how best to keep it. We show you how talent acquisition and retention leads to better working environments driven by fiercer competition. The demand for global talent grows as the world shrinks so it is imperative to find capable employees and keep them motivated. Acquire strategies employed by companies worldwide to find and keep the best of the best.The term ‘global human resource management’ is used here in the context of international expansion, the erosion of geographical barriers and the increasing popularization of communication technologies that...

This free online Dealing with Difficult People course will teach you how to effectively deal with difficult people you encounter in everyday life and at work. This course was assembled with a Master Therapist, and teaches you the skills required to deal with even the most difficult people in your life. Those same skills can help you build healthy relationships, and manage conflict. Start this course today to start mastering complex people skills.Difficult people can be a challenging problem but with these cutting edge skills from a Master Therapist this problem can be easily solved. You'll discover the secret reasons...

This free online Agile Methodology course is a quick and practical guide to the agile process. The course offers clear yet concise explanations about all the steps in agile development. In addition to the general overview and principles of the Agile methodology, the course covers writing effective user stories, user story estimations, iterations, backlog, scrum, agile project management, risk management, and best practices in agile development.Agile methodology is quickly becoming the number one choice in software development where requirements often change over time. This free online course from Alison is a quick and practical guide to the agile process. Agile...

No transformer in practice is ideal since they all incur losses and this free online electrical engineering course covers the types of losses incurred by real transformers and how they can be minimized. The content covered will help you gain a thorough understanding of transformers, the working principles of a three-phase power transformer and its different configurations, as well as how transformers are constructed and protected from damage.Transformers are essential for the distribution of electricity and are used for a wide variety of purposes. These purposes may include but are not limited to the transition of electric power over long...

The classroom has students from varied backgrounds, aptitudes and personalities, so educators need the skills to devise strategies for positive learning outcomes. This course introduces modern teaching techniques and classroom management styles for a positive learning environment. Discover everything from developing deeper learning and critical thinking expertise to monitoring learning progress and providing constructive feedback.Have you ever created a learning programme? This practical course aims to give you the knowledge and the skills to develop course materials, organise classrooms and manage students' behaviour. We lay out techniques for developing transferable skills and lesson delivery methods to create engaging classes, impart...

How do organizations evolve and progress? What practices, systems and techniques can be used to implement change? Master the concepts of organizational development and management effectively in this exciting business course to create a dynamic work culture. You will gain insight into the different structures, models, enterprise dynamics and group dynamics involved in implementing the most appropriate and visionary changes across your business.As businesses develop and the environment changes, strategic development and evolution are critical to long-term success. How should this organizational development be guided and nurtured for the best outcomes? This course is designed to guide you through the...

Do you strive to improve the efficiency of a process but don't know how? This course explains how to use Lean management techniques to improve process performance and the quality of products. We'll teach you various process diagrams and charts to identify, analyse and resolve issues in a process. You'll explore different types of waste commonly encountered in a workspace and acquire ways to reduce them and make the workspace clean and safe.The pursuit of quality can significantly improve the products and services offered by an organisation. We'll introduce you to the seven quality tools that help identify, analyse and...

This free online management skills training course teaches essential business management skills and practices for successful enterprises. It also defines and explains management, managerial features, skills, management of external relations, management of accounting practices, information systems, competitive analysis, and human resources management. This course is ideal for professionals wanting to improve their business management competency.This management skills course introduces you to essential business management skills and practices. Successful business management practices implemented by skilled and knowledgeable managers are vital for the continued success and growth of any business.

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What is career counselling and what is the role of coaching or mentoring in this field? This course will answer this question by examining its professional and personal development role. We highlight the growing popularity of coaching before clarifying its scope and benefits. Experienced professionals from any field will find this course helpful if they wish to embark upon an independent career as a career coach or a mentor.Professionals at any stage of their career need an ‘accountability partner’ who can stay invested in their success stories. Career counselling can benefit those starting out or experienced professionals by providing direction...

This course goes through the characteristics and elements of engineering management. We provide the training, skills and knowledge required to become a successful engineering manager. The course explores the role of strategic planning in decision-making to provide you with financial and entrepreneurial skills. Sign up to learn how to move up the ladder in any organisation as an engineering manager capable of planning projects of all sizes.Do you want to start a career in engineering management? This course covers the basics of engineering management and takes you through the role, function and qualities needed to become an engineering manager. We...