Monday, June 30, 2014

Coggno Course of the Day!


Coggno Course of the Day:

Financial Privacy @ $25.00

 
 
This module contains a video that provides a short overview of financial privacy. It explains why protecting financial privacy is important. The video briefly introduces the GLBA, FCRA, state laws, and data breach notification laws. It discusses the basic rights and responsibilities that these laws mandate. The video concludes by discussing what employees can do to safeguard financial privacy and to comply with the law.

 
This course is self-paced, interactive, accessible for up to a year, and comes with a certificate of completion.
Take advantage of our partnership with Coggno - the internet's leading provider of corporate online training - and find the training your employees need directly from our website.
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Friday, June 27, 2014

Coggno Course of the Day!


Software

Coggno Course of the Day:
Office 2010 New Features Course @ $30.00


 

This course covers those features of Microsoft Office 2010 that are new to the Office system, with dedicated units for the new features of each application. In Word, students will learn to use the Navigation pane and apply new text effects. In Excel they will use sparklines, filter data with slicers, and create a PivotChart. In PowerPoint they will organize slides into sections, edit movie clips, apply animation effects, and learn how to broadcast slide shows. In Outlook they will manage e-mail conversations, create Quick Steps, and use the People Pane. In Access, they will learn how to use the tabbed document window, create Lookup list fields, and use the data type gallery. In addition, students will learn about ribbon customization and Backstage view, and save a file as a PDF.

 

This course is self-paced, interactive, accessible for up to a year, and comes with a certificate of completion.
Take advantage of our partnership with Coggno - the internet's leading provider of corporate online training - and find the training your employees need directly from our website.
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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Who are you?

Mystery Member Of The Week: Midwestern University

Midwestern University allows for students to study within a beautiful, wooded, suburban environment just 25 miles west of Chicago's metropolitan center. The university has several housing options, clubs, activities, and organizations that provide a great environment for success.
 Midwestern University offers solid programs in the sciences, extensive hands-on experience in outstanding clinical rotations, and a compassionate perspective toward patients. Midwestern University's approach models 21st century health care practice, and their graduates are found in leading hospitals, private practices, laboratories, pharmacies, and health care facilities across the United States.
Midwestern University's faculty mix reflects a blend of experienced teachers, prominent scientists, and established clinicians who are committed to teaching and mentoring their future professional colleagues. Midwestern University allows students to study with caring faculty mentors, learn side-by-side with students in other health professions, and benefit from team-oriented, interdisciplinary, hands-on experiences in the art of patient care.
 
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Friday, June 20, 2014

Coggno Course of the Day!


        


Coggno Course of the Day:
Mastering Outlook 2013 @ $25.00


 

 
Microsoft Outlook is the premier productivity-boosting application, and in this course you will gain the skills and insight to use Outlook 2013 or 2010 more effectively.  
We'll look at how to tame your email with folders and filters, how to share calendars, how to delegate and track tasks, how to manage meetings, and more.  
This on-demand, mobile-friendly course is available anytime, anywhere in a series of 23 short video modules, and uses Bigger-Brains uniquely engaging Teacher/Learner format.  

 

This course is self-paced, interactive, accessible for up to a year, and comes with a certificate of completion.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Who are you?

Mystery Member Of The Week: Starbucks Coffee

From the very start, Starbucks Coffee Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. Upon opening in 1971, their mission was to not celebrate coffee and the rich tradition, but to also bring a feeling of connection to the community. Starbucks Coffee ensures that their customer can count on their count on genuine service, inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time. Starbucks Coffee offers a selection of premium Tazo® teas, fine pastries and perfected roasts of coffee. Even small aspects of one's Starbucks Coffee experience is carefully selected as the music one hears in store is chosen for its artistry and appeal.
The Starbucks Roast Spectrum is classified by three roast profiles – Starbucks® Blonde Roast, Medium Roast and Dark Roast, so the customer can easily find the flavor and intensity that is perfect for them. Each coffee bean requires a unique balance of temperature and time to reach its individual peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavor.
Today, with more than 18,000 stores in 62 countries, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. And with every cup, they strive to bring both heritage and their exceptional experience to life.
 
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Monday, June 16, 2014

Coggno Course of the Day


Software

Coggno Course of the Day:
Getting Started with Acrobat XI Professional @ $25.00


 

Join award-winning veteran trainer Geoff Blake as he walks you, step-by-step through Adobe Acrobat XI Professional. You’ll not only discover Acrobat’s many powerful features and tools, but you’ll learn exactly how to apply them to your own work right away. After a brief look at Acrobat’s navigation options, where you’ll learn how to move around using efficient, time-saving techniques, Geoff jumps straight into handling your PDF documents. You’ll see how to handle pages, replace content, break documents apart, and much more. Then, it’s on to Acrobat’s powerful bookmark feature. Here, you’ll discover how to make your PDFs much more user-friendly and easy to use for your viewers. Finally, you’ll find out about some additional advanced methods to take Acrobat even further, including creating PDFs and combining multiple files together. It’s all in Getting Started with Acrobat Professional, where you’ll learn at your own pace and discover how to get the most out of Acrobat!

 

This course is self-paced, interactive, accessible for up to a year, and comes with a certificate of completion.
Take advantage of our partnership with Coggno - the internet's leading provider of corporate online training - and find the training your employees need directly from our website.
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Friday, June 13, 2014

Coggno Course Of The Day


Blogging for Business Success Bundle

Blogging is not dead!

The 2013 State of Inbound Marketing report from HubSpot reveals that nearly 50% of businesses acquire customers from leads generated by their blogs - just behind Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your blog could very well be a customer's deciding factor between you or your competition.
Blogging is an integral part of any social media strategy. Your blog becomes your own corner of the social web by helping you contribute original content and add fresh updates to your social media platforms.
Blogging can help you:
  • Market your business
  • Establish yourself as a thought leader
  • Get the word out about your causes
  • Become more attractive to potential employers
This bundled course includes two courses that can help you plan and implement a successful blog for your business or organization...

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Who are you?

Mystery Member Of The Week: Mayslake Ministries

Mayslake Ministries is a not-for Profit organization founded by Fr. Jonathan Foster, OFM, in 1991 as a “retreat house without walls.” For the past twenty years, Mayslake Ministries has served the spiritual needs of Christian/Catholic men and women from all walks of life. Offering a wide variety of spiritual enrichment programs and retreats, Mayslake Ministries provides a tranquil environment for all people who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Mayslake Ministries is a nonprofit lay led Catholic/Christian ministry where ordinary gifted people are doing the extraordinary work of God. Their services include, Spiritual Direction, Counseling, Retreats, Parish Missions, Adult Faith Formation, Veteran's Ministry and Speakers.
 
For more information about Mayslake Ministries click here.
 
 

Monday, June 9, 2014

Coggno Course of the Day!

 
Better your business by improving your website.  Check out Coggno's course of the day!
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Who are you?

Mystery Member Of The Week: Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center

Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center is an award-winning medical fitness center and health club that offers a variety of services to treat the body, mind and spirit. They provide more than a place to work out. They offer a total wellness experience -- a complete array of programs and a professional staff to help you make the most of the fitness experience. 
The 90,000-square-foot facility in Downers Grove comes complete with three indoor pools, an indoor track, an extensive fitness floor and weight room, three group exercise studios (including yoga and Pilates studios) and a basketball court.  If that isn't enough they also offer specialty services and amenities to round out the center's offerings and include clinical services such as nutrition counseling, weight management services and spa services. 
Get the tools, motivation and support you need to succeed in a fitness and wellness program by taking advantage of Dr. Fit, a doctor-referred 30-day fitness program, designed to address your needs and wants in conjunction with your physician’s recommendations. Learn the basics of a successful fitness program including goal setting, safety and progression.
 
To learn more about the Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center CLICK HERE.

Marketing & Summer Fun!

Don't miss out on these upcoming events!
 

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Free Webinar Through Coggno!!

Find out how to Power Up Your PowerPoint Skills.

Power Up Your PowerPoint:  How to Create More Effective Presentation Slides
You may suspect there’s a better way to use PowerPoint… and you’re right!  Having more effective presentation slides will help your message stick - AND differentiate you from the competition!
WHEN: Thursday June 26th, 10:00am PDT, 11:00am MDT, 12:00pm CDT, 1:00pm EDT
Register here:  attend@coggno.com
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Coggno Course of the Week: Marketing and Social Media

Marketing and Social Media
Blogging 101: Planning a Successful Blog
@$49.00
       
          

Blogging 101 assumes nothing – providing anyone with the knowledge and confidence to plan a successful blog right out of the gate.This course offers an introduction to the technology behind a blog and explores the different blogging platforms available.The course demonstrates types of blogs and blogging styles, as well as appropriate writing tones for specific audiences.Join author and new media expert Deltina Hay as she helps you plan a successful blog by demonstrating real-world examples, and guiding you in answering critical blogging questions, such as:
  • What do you wish to gain from blogging?
  • Who is your target audience?
  • What will you blog about?
  • What will be the tone and style of your blog?
  • Which blogging platform is the best fit?
Blogging 101 also shows you how to create good web content for your blog. The course explores how people read online content, and shows you how to make your content easier to read and more likely to get noticed.The course also takes a look at ethics issues like copyright concerns, disclaimer and disclosure statements, and codes of ethics relevant to your profession and your industry.
This course is self-paced, interactive, accessible for up to a year,
and comes with a certificate of completion.
Take advantage of our partnership with Coggno-
the internet's leading provider of corporate online training-
and find the training your employees need directly
from
our website.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Coggno Course of the Day

Software

Coggno Course of the Day:
Building Websites with

Dreamweaver CS6 @ $75.00

Jump into the world of Dreamweaver CS6 and web design with this 7+ hour hands-on course hosted by award-winning software trainer and designer, Geoff Blake. First, Geoff will run you through the basics, getting you comfortable in the Dreamweaver interface, working with documents, defining new websites, and customizing the interface. Then, it’s on to building a fully functional web layout from the ground up. You’ll learn how to wireframe a rough design, insert navigation menus, and test your work for usability. Handling text, graphics, and building a well-constructed set of sitewide CSS rules to control it all brings your site together; and Geoff even takes you through Photoshop and Illustrator workflows, showing you how to get the most out of your favourite Creative Suite applications. Then, you’ll see how to roll out your site, and set and test hyperlinks; followed by a look at how to integrate various page elements, including a self-running slideshow, tables, a contact form, and a Google map. Finally, take your site live by uploading it to a live web server, and test it across various browsers on both the Mac and Windows platforms. Roll up your sleeves and delve into this practical, task-oriented look at building contemporary websites in Dreamweaver CS6!
This course is self-paced, interactive, accessible for up to a year, and
comes with a certificate of completion.
Take advantage of our partnership with Coggno - the internet's
 leading provider of corporate online training - and find the
training your employees need directly from our website.

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**Hospitality Week**

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