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Adapting to Change |
0.50 |
Change is always happening, whether we realize it or not. Our bodies are constantly generating new cells to replace old ones. Stock prices are rising and falling. In this course, you will discover different strategies for reacting to and dealing with change in life. |
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Adaptive Radiation and Evolution: A Case Study using Hawaiian Forest Birds |
1.00 |
Hawaiian forest birds, specifically Hawaiian Honeycreepers, are an excellent example of evolution by adaptive radiation due to their close relationships, but diversity in morphology and behavior. The factors involved in the biological concept of evolution will be discussed, with adaptive radiation as a particular mechanism, and how this is evident in certain features of Hawaiian Honeycreepers. |
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ADHD (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
In a 2015 survey, one half of children in preschool were on medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). People with ADHD tend to be visionaries, dreamers, explorers, inventors, and trend setters. In this course, we will explore ADHD as a disorder that can negatively affect a child’s life, and as a trait that may be beneficial in helping a child grow into a successful adult. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum and covers CDA Subject Area 8, Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Adult and Child CPR |
2.00 |
In this course, you will learn how to properly perform Adult and Child CPR that may someday enable you to save someone's life. |
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Adult and Child CPR (Corrections) |
2.00 |
In this course, you will learn how to properly perform Adult and Child CPR that may someday enable you to save someone's life. |
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Advanced Assessment for Teachers: Application |
1.50 |
This course delves into various aspects of assessment applications for teachers. It offers an overview of fundamental concepts while incorporating the latest advancements in assessment techniques. Assessment plays a pivotal role in well-crafted educational strategies for students. This course will enhance your understanding of new and existing insights into how assessment influences the teaching and learning process. This is just one of the many K-12 Education courses we offer. |
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Advanced Assessment for Teachers: Foundations |
1.75 |
This course covers the foundations of assessment information for teachers. It is a refresher for basic concepts generally covered in a teacher preparation program. Teachers must be mindful of the reasons for assessment and its importance in supporting appropriately designed instruction for students. This course will help you develop new knowledge and review prior knowledge regarding the impact of assessment on teaching and learning. It is just one of many K-12 Education courses we offer. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Building Relationships Through Feedback |
0.75 |
Providing feedback is an important element in building a relationship because it closes the circle of communication that links the listener and speaker. Until feedback is given, the people involved in communication are either speakers or listeners. Once a speaker receives feedback, the roles switch, and both parties are equally involved in a conversation.
In this course you will learn to use paraphrasing effectively, and provide positive and constructive feedback in a business setting. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Building Relationships Through Feedback (Instructor Guide) |
0.75 |
Providing feedback is an important element in building a relationship because it closes the circle of communication that links the listener and speaker. Until feedback is given, the people involved in communication are either speakers or listeners. Once a speaker receives feedback, the roles switch, and both parties are equally involved in a conversation.
In this course you will learn to use paraphrasing effectively, and provide positive and constructive feedback in a business setting.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Colleagues and Subordinates |
0.50 |
Colleagues might include people in your office, team, department, or division. They do not hold a supervisory position over you, nor do you hold a supervisory position over them. Instead, you are all in a similar place on the corporate ladder. Learning how to communicate effectively with your colleagues helps maintain a friendly and effective workplace, and enables you to better promote your ideas and respond to those of others.
In this course you will learn: to identify the guidelines for communicating with colleagues, and how to take appropriate steps to apologize to subordinates; use appropriate tactics to refuse a subordinate’s request; and dismiss a subordinate. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Colleagues and Subordinates (Instructor Guide) |
0.50 |
Colleagues might include people in your office, team, department, or division. They do not hold a supervisory position over you, nor do you hold a supervisory position over them. Instead, you are all in a similar place on the corporate ladder. Learning how to communicate effectively with your colleagues helps maintain a friendly and effective workplace, and enables you to better promote your ideas and respond to those of others.
In this course you will learn: to identify the guidelines for communicating with colleagues, and how to take appropriate steps to apologize to subordinates; use appropriate tactics to refuse a subordinate’s request; and dismiss a subordinate.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Communication Styles and Methods |
0.75 |
To be successful in the workplace, you must be able to effectively communicate and cooperate with clients and co-workers. Learning about the four types of communication styles helps a listener understand a speaker’s perspective. It also helps a speaker understand how their communication affects the listener.
In this course you will learn: to identify primary and secondary communication styles, and to communicate using various verbal and nonverbal modes of communication. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Communication Styles and Methods (Instructor Guide) |
0.75 |
To be successful in the workplace, you must be able to effectively communicate and cooperate with clients and co-workers. Learning about the four types of communication styles helps a listener understand a speaker’s perspective. It also helps a speaker understand how their communication affects the listener.
In this course you will learn: to identify primary and secondary communication styles, and to communicate using various verbal and nonverbal modes of communication.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Customers and Vendors |
0.50 |
Your customers include anyone who uses your company or organization to obtain goods and services. Customers might be internal or external. An internal customer is a member of your organization and can be a supervisor, colleague, or subordinate. An external customer is someone from outside your organization. Each customer is of equal importance, regardless of the amount of business that customer provides to your organization. You should provide the same level of quality goods and services all your customers, and all are equally deserving of efficient and effective communication.
In this course you will learn: to respond to customers’ complaints, and to reject a vendor’s contract without rejecting the vendor, and address a complaint to a vendor. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Customers and Vendors (Instructor Guide) |
0.50 |
Your customers include anyone who uses your company or organization to obtain goods and services. Customers might be internal or external. An internal customer is a member of your organization and can be a supervisor, colleague, or subordinate. An external customer is someone from outside your organization. Each customer is of equal importance, regardless of the amount of business that customer provides to your organization. You should provide the same level of quality goods and services all your customers, and all are equally deserving of efficient and effective communication.
In this course you will learn: to respond to customers’ complaints, and to reject a vendor’s contract without rejecting the vendor, and address a complaint to a vendor.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: First Impressions and Building Rapport |
0.67 |
Although it only takes 30 to 45 seconds to formulate a first impression, it often requires four or five additional encounters to change someone's first impression. Many times, once you've made a first impression, you will not have a second opportunity to change that impression. Therefore, it's important to make your best impression on the first try.
In this course you will learn: to identify the elements that influence a first impression, to build rapport, and establish credibility with others, and to build positive relationships. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: First Impressions and Building Rapport (Instructor Guide) |
0.67 |
Although it only takes 30 to 45 seconds to formulate a first impression, it often requires four or five additional encounters to change someone's first impression. Many times, once you've made a first impression, you will not have a second opportunity to change that impression. Therefore, it's important to make your best impression on the first try.
In this course you will learn: to identify the elements that influence a first impression, to build rapport, and establish credibility with others, and to build positive relationships.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Organizational Culture |
1.34 |
An organizational culture is the personality of an organization. This personality is both determined and accepted by the organization’s members. For example, an organization might have a culture that is youthful, energetic, and fast-paced. In this type of culture, decisions are made quickly, and employees are empowered to take action in a wide variety of situations. Another organization might be more straight-laced and policy-oriented. This organization would be much more formal and serious in the way it does business. It is important to recognize and understand the culture of an organization, so that you can determine your fit with the organization.
In this course you will learn: to determine the nature of an organization’s culture, to use the cultural network to your advantage, and identify the characteristics of the roles exhibited in the network, to identify the elements of physical culture that affect interpersonal communication, and to identify the ways in which managers can build a positive culture. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Organizational Culture (Instructor Guide) |
1.34 |
An organizational culture is the personality of an organization. This personality is both determined and accepted by the organization’s members. For example, an organization might have a culture that is youthful, energetic, and fast-paced. In this type of culture, decisions are made quickly, and employees are empowered to take action in a wide variety of situations. Another organization might be more straight-laced and policy-oriented. This organization would be much more formal and serious in the way it does business. It is important to recognize and understand the culture of an organization, so that you can determine your fit with the organization.
In this course you will learn: to determine the nature of an organization’s culture, to use the cultural network to your advantage, and identify the characteristics of the roles exhibited in the network, to identify the elements of physical culture that affect interpersonal communication, and to identify the ways in which managers can build a positive culture.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Supervisors |
0.75 |
When you think of a supervisor, you probably think of your immediate boss. However, in the workplace, most people have several supervisors. Your workplace might be divided into teams, departments or divisions. Within each level, there is a supervisor to whom you are accountable, even if you do not deal with that person on a day-to-day basis. Company executives and board members can also be considered supervisors because they might have the power to make decisions regarding your employment, salary, promotions, and work assignments. It is important to communicate effectively with all of your supervisors to maintain an efficient workplace and to be able to promote your own ideas for improvements.
In this course you will learn to: identify the types of ineffective supervisors and ways to interact with them, and negotiate a raise with a supervisor and offer an effective resignation. |
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Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Supervisors (Instructor Guide) |
0.75 |
When you think of a supervisor, you probably think of your immediate boss. However, in the workplace, most people have several supervisors. Your workplace might be divided into teams, departments or divisions. Within each level, there is a supervisor to whom you are accountable, even if you do not deal with that person on a day-to-day basis. Company executives and board members can also be considered supervisors because they might have the power to make decisions regarding your employment, salary, promotions, and work assignments. It is important to communicate effectively with all of your supervisors to maintain an efficient workplace and to be able to promote your own ideas for improvements.
In this course you will learn to: identify the types of ineffective supervisors and ways to interact with them, and negotiate a raise with a supervisor and offer an effective resignation.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Advocating for Early Childhood Care (CDA 6) |
2.00 |
This course equips you with the tools and knowledge to become a powerful advocate in the early childhood system. Explore various advocacy roles, tap into a wealth of resources, and dive deep into your responsibilities as an advocate. Prepare to take action, make your voice heard, and be a transformative force for young learners. |
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Basics for Business Owners |
0.34 |
This course covers how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affects small business owners in terms of what standards and regulations they need to know.
This course will also cover reporting requirements for business owners and the responsibilities of the employer mandate. |
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Basics for Business Owners (Corrections) |
0.34 |
This course covers how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affects small business owners in terms of what standards and regulations they need to know.
This course will also cover reporting requirements for business owners and the responsibilities of the employer mandate. |
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African Penguins |
1.00 |
This course presents historical and current threats to this endangered species, along with what is being done to help save them. Dive into their wet and wild world and discover details of how these birds behave. |
