Business Courses for Smarter Working

The ThirdForce Business and Professional development portfolio from the MindLeaders brand offers an extensive range of training resources for Office IT and personal skills. Our wrap-around resources include Instant Mentoring and a comprehensive Reference Library providing a complete learning solution.

Business Courses currently available are listed below

If you would like further detailed information on any of these courses and access to free demos please visit the MindLeaders website.

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Access 2000 MOS
This series is designed to help users prepare for Microsoft Access 2000 MOS certification.
Access 2002
This series shows how to create, plan, and modify databases and database objects in Access 2002.
Access 2003
The Access 2003 series of courses starts off with an overview of both database concepts in general and Access in particular.
Access 2007
This series covers how to use Access 2007 to create, modify, and access databases.
Access 2007 Advanced
Access 2007 offers many more powerful features than a beginning user first touches.
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Basics of Business Math
This series is designed for users who want to improve their basic math skills.
Budgeting and Saving
This series is designed to teach money management and investing skills to help the average consumer get the greatest return for his or her money.
Business Ethics
The Business Ethics series provides a common sense, practical approach to doing good work, emphasizing the need for people to prepare in advance for ethical dilemmas.
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Career Development (Videos)
It is your responsibility to take charge of your own career path.
Coaching (Videos)
A successful leader encourages and guides employee development.
Communicating with Power
Most people's jobs include working with a lot of people who are coworkers from across the company (or even from other companies).
Communication (Videos)
Effective communication sets the foundation for individual and organizational success.
Computer Basics
This series introduces general computer use and terminology.
Computing Concepts
This series examines several basic computing concepts.
Crystal Reports 8
This series introduces users to Crystal Reports 8, a popular database reporting program.
Crystal Reports XI
Do you need to know the foundations of Crystal Reports XI? Do you want to create reports that sizzle from one or more data sources ASAP? This series will show you how to create, format, and deliver reports that get results in no time.
Customer Service
This series is designed to help users create and maintain good customer services.
Customer Service (Videos)
Knowing what your customers really need is the key to providing high quality customer service.
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Dealing with Difficult People
This series presents strategies for handling interpersonal tension in the workplace.
Dreamweaver 8
Dreamweaver is a popular and powerful tool to build rich, professional Web sites and Web applications.
Dreamweaver MX
This series presents instruction on designing for the Web using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX.
Dreamweaver MX 2004
This series presents information on designing Web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004.
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Effective Business Communication
This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting.
Effective Presentations
Public speaking is a frightening task to many people, but it's also a crucial tool in career success.
Estate Planning
This series helps users understand the various considerations in planning an estate.
Excel 2000 MOS
This series is designed to help users prepare for the MOS Excel Core examination.
Excel 2000 MOS Expert
This series is designed to help users prepare for the MOS Excel 2000 Expert examination.
Excel 2002
This series is intended as preparation for the Excel 2002 Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Core Proficiency exam.
Excel 2003
This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Excel users.
Excel 2007
The Excel 2007 series introduces learners to the newly designed Ribbon interface of Microsoft Excel 2007.
Excel 2007 Advanced
The Excel 2007 Advanced series teaches you to apply filters, use formulas and analyze data.
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Finance (Videos)
Finance is the language of business.
Flash 8
Flash is the standard tool for delivering interactivity and animation on Web sites.
Flash MX
This series provides a practical guide for using Macromedia Flash MX to create animations and interactive Web sites.
Flash MX 2004
Flash MX 2004 teaches learners how to create animated web graphics and movies from scratch.
Flash MX 2004 ActionScript 2.0
The Flash MX 2004 ActionScript 2.0 series is designed to help learners who are familiar with previous versions of ActionScript to learn more about the benefits of object-oriented programming and using ActionScript 2.0.
Flash MX ActionScript
This series introduces the student to the ActionScript programming language and its capabilities, covering basic programming concepts such as objects, actions, arrays, and variables.
FrontPage 2000
This series provides an overview of using Microsoft FrontPage 2000 to create Web sites and pages.
Fundamentals of Business Management
The Fundamentals of Business Management series provides learners with basic theories, skills, and tools they can use to improve their performance as managers.
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Global Business (Videos)
It is dangerous to assume that business and communication practices do not vary across cultures.
Grammar
This series is designed for users who want to improve their grammar skills in a business setting.
GroupWise 5.5
This series introduces you to Novell's GroupWise 5.5.
GroupWise 6.5
This series introduces the learner to the capabilities of Novell GroupWise 6.5.
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Home Business
This series offers guidance on starting and managing a home-based business.
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Instructional Design
This series will teach the learner the basics of the instructional design process.
Internet Explorer 6
The courses in this series teaches students to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to browse the Internet and to send and receive electronic mail using Microsoft Outlook Express.
Internet Explorer 7
This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7.
Interview Skills
This series examines the interview process, from obtaining an invitation to an interview to follow-up after the interview.
Introduction to PCs
This series is designed to introduce users to personal computers.
Investing Fundamentals
This series covers basic investing information and strategies.
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Leadership (Videos)
When leaders create and communicate their vision, inspire others, implement strategy and champion change, organizations thrive.
Leading Teams (Videos)
Strong, cohesive teams are vital corporate assets and instrumental in achieving a variety of business goals.
Lotus Notes 6.5
This series focuses on the major components of Lotus Notes 6.5.
Lotus Notes R5
This series provides a comprehensive overview of Lotus Notes R5.
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Management (Videos)
Never before has your contribution as a manager been more important to your organization.
Management Skills Introduction
The Management Skills Introduction series teaches learners core management skills.
Managing Change
Change is an undeniable aspect of today's business world.
Managing Within The Law (Videos)
There are a myriad of laws and regulations governing workplace issues such as discrimination, harassment and the hiring and dismissal of employees.
Motivation
This series presents the concepts of providing motivation for employees.
Motivation Methods and Strategies
This series provides insight for motivating team members in the workplace.
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Negotiating
This series presents strategies for negotiating in business and daily situations.
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Office 2000
This series introduces users to the Microsoft Office 2000 environment, including several Office applications.
Office 2003 - What's New
This series describes products and features that are new in this version of Office and common to each of the applications in the suite.
Office 2007
The new Office package is changing the old interface with new features on an interface now known as the Ribbon.
Office XP Upgrade
This series explains and introduces new and changed features in Office XP applications.
Outlook 2002
This series teaches users how to use the major components of Outlook: Outlook Today, Contacts, Inbox, Calendar, Notes, and Tasks.
Outlook 2003
The Outlook 2003 series of courses teaches learners how to use the major components of the Outlook 2003 program: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes.
Outlook 2007
Outlook is the most common email application in the world.
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Paint Shop Pro 5
This series provides an introduction to using Paint Shop Pro 5 to create graphics.
Photoshop
This series is designed to introduce users to the functions of Photoshop.
Photoshop 7
This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Photoshop users.
Photoshop CS
This series provides learners with an overview of the most frequently used features of Photoshop CS.
PowerPoint 2000 MOS
This series shows users how to create presentations using PowerPoint 2000.
PowerPoint 2002
This series teaches the user how to create presentations and edit page layouts.
PowerPoint 2003
The PowerPoint 2003 series is designed for beginning and intermediate PowerPoint users.
PowerPoint 2007
Office 2007 includes the latest version of PowerPoint, the presentation creation package that helps add visual impact and dynamic information to your presentations.
Project 2000 MOS
This series teaches users to manage projects using Microsoft Project 2000, and is intended as preparation for the Project 2000 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core Proficiency exam.
Project 2003
The Project 2003 series is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Office Project 2003.
Project 2007
Get projects under control with Microsoft Project’s latest version, 2007.
Project Management
Tis series provides a detailed examination of project management concepts and strategies.
Project Management from a People Perspective
This series goes beyond the basic mechanics of project management and focuses on the people side of getting projects accomplished.
Project Management Professional Certification 2005
This series complements the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) in preparing a learner for the Project Management Professional(PMP) certification exam.
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QuickBooks
This series is designed for users who want to use QuickBooks 6.0 as a business accounting system.
QuickBooks 2004
This series is designed for learners who want to use QuickBooks 2004 as a business accounting system.
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Retirement Planning
This series is designed to help users plan for a financially secure retirement.
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Sales and Marketing (Videos)
Due to increased competition and cutthroat pricing, a higher level of sales and marketing skills is essential in today's marketplace.
SAP R/3 Release 4.6
This series provides an overview of SAP R/3 Release 4.6.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will have a long lasting impact on the governance and financial accountability of publicly held companies.
Self-Management (Videos)
Successful organisations are made up of individuals who are continually focused on developing the right skills for their job.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
This series works to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment.
SharePoint 2003
This series provides learners with the information they need to use SharePoint 2003 to help their organization manage their documents and files, as well as to enable their users to collaborate with one another.
SharePoint 2007
SharePoint 2007 is a content and information management system for your organization.
Six Sigma (Videos)
Six Sigma is a strategy and methodology for improving the performance of an organization, focused on fact- and data-based decision making.
Stress Management
Stress is among the most common and harmful issues facing people in the working world.
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Teams That Work
This series teaches the learner practical methods for establishing and maintaining teams that maximize the collective strengths of their members.
Time Management Fundamentals
This series describes specific time-management strategies that learners can apply to make their work time more efficient and productive.
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Visio 2002
This series introduces users to Microsoft Visio 2002, a powerful diagramming and drawing application that can be used to create business and technical diagrams.
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Windows 2000 Basics - Client
This series introduces you to the new features of Windows 2000 Professional that enhance reliability, manageability, and mobility.
Windows Vista
This series teaches you about the new Vista interface, features, and applications.
Windows XP Upgrade
This series provides an overview of the features available in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.
Word 2000 MOS
This series covers the basic features and capabilities of Microsoft Word 2000.
Word 2000 MOS Expert
This series presents advanced topics and tasks for Microsoft Word 2000, and is designed to help users prepare for the Word 2000 MOS Expert Exam.
Word 2002
This series of courses is designed to teach the student how to use Word 2002 in the Windows XP operating system.
Word 2003
This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Word users.
Word 2007
This series shows you how to use Word 2007 to create word processing documents.
Work and Life Balance (Videos)
In today's hectic world, balancing work and personal life continues to be a constant challenge.
Workplace Environment (Videos)
The workplace continues to change and evolve into a complex and often ambiguous environment.
Works
This series provides a comprehensive look at Microsoft Works.
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