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The AEM®/CEM® Prep Course was designed in partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). This course is designed for emergency management professionals seeking the AEM or CEM credential. The course walks you through submitting an application and offers essay writing tips. Primarily, the course reviews key terms and concepts that may appear on the AEM/CEM exam. You can check your understanding throughout the course with interactive games, review checkpoints, and exams. Certified Emergency Managers provide expert commentary, using their knowledge and experience to guide you through the course. Plus, you can gauge your exam readiness with two full-length practice exams, which mirror the real AEM/CEM exam.

Learning outcomes of this course include: Assess eligibility for either credential and begin preparing an application. Solidify foundational knowledge of emergency management concepts. Recognize how laws and authorities shape emergency management. Identify key activities that occur during each phase of emergency management. Explain the components of emergency program management.

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Please note that this course cannot be used to meet the AEM/CEM emergency management or general management training requirements at this time.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive look at composting. This class will meet or exceed requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. This course covers: Science of Composting - Composting Processes - Feedstock & Compost Technologies - Compost Quality & Classification - Facility Development - Environmental Concerns & Control - Compost Regulations - State Programs

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This Internet-based course provides 24 hours of interactive training online for those needing Moderate Risk certification (29 CFR 1910.120). Topics include exercises on PPE, Regulations, Site Characterization, Confined Space, Decontamination, etc. The course consists of an online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, and final exam. In order to obtain the total 40 hours of training required for the 29 CFR 1910.120 certification, you will still need to locate an organization that will provide the traditional 16 hours face to face training.

The course outline includes: Regulations Overview - Site Characterization - Toxicology - Hazard Recognition - Chemical Awareness - Radiological Hazards - Respiratory Protection - PPE: Clothing Ensembles - PPE: Face, Head, Foot and Hand - Site Control - Decontamination - Medical Surveillance - Air Monitoring - Personal Sampling - Material Sampling - Safe Work Practices - Confined Space - Excavations List - Emergency Procedures

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This course will provide you with a comprehensive look at household hazardous waste operations. This class will meet or exceed requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. The course outline includes: Regulations Overview - Chemical Awareness - Toxicology  - Operational Hazards - Hazard Identification - Respiratory Protection & PPE - Decontamination - Waste Management - Emergency Procedures

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Emergency management is a critical and expanding field; climate change has increased the extent and frequency of natural disasters, and terrorism is a growing threat. Therefore, emergency managers play an increasingly vital role across the whole community and all levels of government. This course is designed for learners who are studying emergency management for the first time, preparing for a new career or job role in emergency management, or seeking to refresh their knowledge of foundational concepts.

Learning outcomes of this course include: Define emergency management, explain the principles of emergency management, and recognize the various roles and responsibilities of emergency managers. Identify the laws, authorities, and structures that shape and define emergency management in the U.S. Explain the purpose of an emergency operations center (EOC) and describe how and when to activate the EOC. Recognize the components of a successful emergency management program, including financial planning, resource management, and exercise program management. Describe the components of a mitigation plan and recognize how mitigation actions can prevent emergencies or minimize the resulting damages. Identify the six steps of planning and outline an emergency operations plan. Distinguish between the various types of training and exercises. Recognize the key partners in response and their various roles and responsibilities, such as communicating with the public, saving lives, and clearing debris. Explain the purpose and goal of recovery and identify the short-term and long-term activities that facilitate recovery. Outline the steps in the Presidential Disaster Declaration process and identify the various kinds of assistance available to emergency managers.

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This course is designed to prepare you to take the LEED Green Associate Exam v4. You will learn about the history of LEED, core topics related to the program and each area addressed on the exam. You will be given the opportunity to answer practice questions and review all topics that are part of the test. Successful completion of this course will have you on the path to not just take your LEED Green Associate exam but pass it as well. This course prepares you to take the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate v4 certification exam.

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OSHA workplace safety courses teach employees how to recognize jobsite hazards, avoid preventable accidents and comply with state and federal safety regulations.

This course is online and taught by the American Safety Council.

OSHA workplace safety courses teach employees how to recognize jobsite hazards, avoid preventable accidents and comply with state and federal safety regulations.

This course is online and taught by the American Safety Council.

The Six Sigma Management System has evolved to become an integration of business best practices that unleashes the power of the Six Sigma tools and methods in a way that fosters focused execution and breakthrough improvements. Using the Six Sigma Management System as the overall context for driving business improvement, this course provides unique insight for Black Belts, Six Sigma leaders, and all Six Sigma practitioners on how to apply the wide variety of tools and methods that sit inside of the Six Sigma tool set. After completing this course, you will be able to: Communicate using Six Sigma concepts. Think about the organization as a collection of processes, with inputs that determine the output. Relate Six Sigma concepts to the overall business mission and objectives. Use the concept of a sigma level to evaluate the capability of a process or organization. Understand and apply the five-step DMAIC model as a framework to organize process improvement activity. Employ a wide range of process improvement techniques, including design of experiments, within the DMAIC model. Recognize the organizational factors that are necessary groundwork for a successful Six Sigma effort. Employ your Six Sigma skills to lead a successful process improvement project and deliver meaningful results to your organization.

This course prepares you to take the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or the ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt national certification exams.

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Six Sigma is a rigorous, focused, and highly effective implementation of proven quality principles and techniques, which aims for virtually error-free business performance. In this course, you will develop an understanding of how to perform and interpret Six Sigma tools and how to use standard principles of Lean. You will learn project management and will define the metrics needed for validating data and evaluating project success. Key topics of this course include Six Sigma goals, project management, project selection, and project execution.

By the end of this course, you will: Comprehend the fundamentals of what is included in a Six Sigma organization. Learn, apply, and capitalize on opportunities that a business may experience.  Understand the importance of strategic planning and the concept of Constraint Theory. Explain various types of data that can be used to make informed management decisions. Determine the best options to maximize risk. Educate oneself on the phases that make up the Six Sigma process. Interpret and apply various measurements and techniques in making educated and strategic business decisions. Review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which can lead to successful business outcomes. This course prepares youto take the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or the ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt national certification exams.

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The Six Sigma introduction course will give you a flavor of some of the methodologies used in this popular quality tool. You will receive an overview of the Six Sigma movement itself and some DMAIC, control, and causal methodologies. This course outline includes: What is a Sigma & Why Six? - DMAIC - You are SO Controlling - Symptom or Cause

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The Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep course describes the strategies, techniques, and concepts you will need to effectively prepare for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam. The seven modules of the course explore the essential components of the DMAIC methodology, describing the important themes, principles, and tools needed to refine processes and enhance operations. Your understanding and comprehension are tested throughout the course with interactive games, exercises, case studies, and quizzes. Videos from working professionals provide real-world implementation examples and augment course materials to extend mastery of key concepts. And two 25-question practice exams are presented to mirror the substance and style of questions that you will see when you sit for their MindEdge certification exam.

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