Preparation to Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)

The Business Analysis Certification Program - The Competencies course is aligned with the (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide) BABOK v3 and includes 3 topic-oriented courses that cover the competencies part of the Business Analysis Certification Program.Business Analysis Competencies: Personal Skills (IIBA-ECBA) is the first in a two-part series on business analysis competencies, or underlying competencies, as they're called in the BABOK Guide. These competencies represent skills and knowledge that all business analysts should have in order to excel at their jobs. There are six categories of competencies altogether, and in this course we'll be looking at three of them: analytical thinking and problem solving, communication skills, and interaction skills.Business Analysis Competencies: Professional Effectiveness (IIBA - ECBA) is the second of the series on business analysis competencies. This course covers behavioral characteristics such as personal accountability, trustworthiness, adaptability, and organization and time management. We'll also look at various areas of business knowledge that are important to business analysis. Finally, we'll talk about some of the tools and technology that business analysts use on the job.Business Analysis Perspectives (IIBA - ECBA) covers five different perspectives from which business analysis may need to view their work. Perspectives are used within business analysis to provide focus for the tasks you will carry out. They'll also come with a set of techniques that are specific to the context of the change initiative. The perspectives we'll look at include agile development, business intelligence, information technology, business architecture, and business process management.This course is part of the Business Analysis Certification Program which includes 14 courses. That’s it! Now go ahead and push that “Take this course” button and see you on the inside!

Ready to take your budgeting skills to the next level?Advanced Budgeting for Business builds directly on the foundation established in Budgeting for Business Part I, helping you move from tactical budgeting to true strategic financial planning.In this advanced course, you'll explore powerful tools and techniques that professional financial managers and business owners use to drive growth, manage risk, and align budgets with business strategy. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced budgeting approaches such as Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB), and rolling forecasts, giving you the flexibility to plan in a dynamic business environment.You'll also dive into capital budgeting and investment analysis, mastering methods like Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and scenario planning to evaluate major investment decisions with confidence.Finally, you’ll learn how to integrate operational and financial plans, track success with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and communicate financial plans to stakeholders.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, department leader, or aspiring finance professional, this course will equip you with the advanced budgeting skills needed to make sound decisions, guide your organization’s financial future, and stand out as a strategic thinker.If you’re ready to go beyond the basics and budget like a pro — this is your next step.

This business and entrepreneurship course is the most complete and concise business and entrepreneurship course on the internet today. It teaches students the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, whether they are first-time entrepreneurs or not. The course is also suitable for employees in any organization, no matter the size.The simplified approach taken by the instructor breaks down entrepreneurship into 3 components that make up a business, namely;The financial profit driversThe non-financial profit driversThe business engineThis tried and tested approach makes it easy for students to easily and fully grasp the concept of business and entrepreneurship making it second nature.The course starts with introducing the student to entrepreneurship and where the entrepreneurship process starts, showing them how to set broad business (project) goals and objectives. It also shows them the steps to take once an idea hits them.From there, students are introduced to the financial profit drivers which include everything from business and revenue models to the various fundraising techniques available to business owners at any stage in the business lifecycle.The course then weaves through the non-financial profit drivers to show the student how to build a business strategy, how to sell and how to market their products or services.Lastly, the course demonstrates how people and processes can affect a business entity by breaking down teams and compliance, topics that are mostly ignored by business owners whether big or small.The video presentations are designed to be engaging and suitable for all audiences and the quiz questions are designed to test your understanding of the concepts discussed in this course.I enjoyed the entire review process and I am certain that you, too, will love this course and recommend it.

The best leaders GIVE. They lead with generosity, impact, vibrancy, and equity to build an organizational culture where employees feel a sense of ownership and belonging that empowers them to do their best work.I’m Heather Hiles. I’m a technologist, a futurist, a builder, an entrepreneur and an investor. I have a 30+ year track record of creating and scaling companies, nonprofit, and philanthropic organizations that solve big problems and transform millions of lives. Through all of these experiences, I’ve learned a lot about what sets companies apart, what makes them work, and what causes them to fail. I’ve found that the most successful and innovative companies have generosity in their DNA. I call this The GIVE factor, which stands for Generosity, Impact, Vibrancy, and Equity.The need for good leaders has never been greater. The world of work as we know it has completely changed in the last few years. Technology disruptions, a global pandemic, social justice movements, climate change, and more have caused many to reevaluate their careers. People are running headfirst into what is now known as the “Great Resignation.” Employees have more agency than ever before and therefore employers will have to do more than ever to beat the competition for hiring and retaining the best talent. In this course, I will share with you the lessons I’ve learned in my career about how to be a leader that builds vibrant and successful organizations. Specifically, we’ll discuss:Why good employees are leaving their jobs and how to keep themWhat it means to lead with Generosity—spoiler: it’s not just about compensation and benefitsHow to maximize your Impact as a leaderThe power of Vibrant organizational culturesWhy you should focus on Equity, not equalityHow to operationalize generosity and inclusion in each of the core lines of business and KPIs you can use to measure your impactThroughout the course I’ve sha

This course is based on an interview of Chris Stafford, who is a Real Estate broker with a successful 20-year Real Estate career. He is also an author, Real Estate coach and a speaker. Chris explains what to expect from different Real Estate career paths, and how to get into different Real Estate careers like being a Real Estate mortgage broker, investor, an appraiser, or a commercial Real Estate broker. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSETake this course if you have ever thought of getting into Real Estate, or are thinking of making money in Real Estate. If you are new to Real Estate, and want to start a career in it and make money, this course should be very helpful. Real Estate is one of the fields that is always growing. For many people it represents an escape from miserable jobs with terrible bosses. If you become a Real Estate agent, you won't have a boss, and you will make your own schedule. Real Estate can be your path to freedom. PERSONAL TOUCH LIKE NO OTHER COURSEI answer 99% of questions within 24 hours. I love helping students who take my courses and I look forward to helping you. BONUSES INCLUDED* Lots of extra freebies, downloadable worksheets, and exercises to make the course more interactive and valuable* Personal invitation to my Facebook community after you complete the course* My list of 50 business-success skills after you complete the course* Be entered to get chosen for my student of the month status and have your business featured OFFICE HOURS AND ONE-ON-ONE HELP - I GIVE MY PERSONAL TIME What really sets this course apart is the personal time I give to hold office hours with students in this course. During the office hours you can ask me any business question you want, and I will do my best to help you. The office hours are free, I don't try to sell anything. It is just another thing I do to help you achieve your goals.

Transform Microsoft Excel into a powerful project management tool! This comprehensive course teaches you how to build professional project tracking systems from the ground up. You'll learn to create efficient, automated tracking solutions that streamline your project management process without expensive specialized software.Starting with Excel basics, you'll progress to advanced features like interactive dashboards, automated workflows, and real-time collaboration tools. Through hands-on exercises, you'll master essential skills including task tracking, resource allocation, progress monitoring, and data visualization. By implementing data validation, conditional formatting, and powerful Excel functions, you'll develop user-friendly systems that enhance project visibility and control.The course culminates in building a complete project management tracker integrated with Zapier for automated reporting. You'll learn to create dynamic dashboards, set up email notifications, and establish efficient collaboration workflows. Whether you're managing small team projects or complex initiatives, you'll gain practical skills to build comprehensive project tracking systems, automate routine tasks and reporting, create interactive dashboards for progress monitoring, implement efficient collaboration workflows, and design custom solutions for your specific needs.Perfect for project managers, team leaders, and professionals who want to leverage Excel's full potential for project management. Join us to master the art of creating efficient, scalable, and automated project tracking systems that will transform your project management approach.No advanced Excel knowledge required - we'll guide you step-by-step from basics to advanced automation. Start building professional project tracking systems that save time