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Learn methods to optimize your productivity and make yourself more effective by managing your inbox. When it comes to your inbox, it's easy to start the day feeling overwhelmed. So many emails, so many contacts—you never know which to focus on first. Not to mention, it makes you feel stressed, confused, and out of control. In this interview-style course, productivity strategist and time management expert Mike Vardy shows you how to respond to emails...

Explore ways to beat imposter syndrome, own your authenticity and natural skills, and approach common leadership challenges with ease. One of the most critical leadership skills is the ability to lead with confidence. Confidence can help leaders gain buy-in, trust, and respect from those they manage and work with cross-functionally. And without it, they may face more challenges than the average person in a leadership role. In this course, former...

Learn the 20 questions that will help you build effective learning programs at your organization. There is a simple set of questions that can help you improve the learning and development of your employees. In this powerful, short course from Britt Andreatta, PhD, you can learn how to effectively deliver powerful learning experiences by answering these 20 questions. Learn how to understand needs, solve learning problems, and design learning experiences...

Find and incorporate flow in your daily life. Learn how to be fully present both at home and at work by connecting your body and mind. Introducing the concept of flow into your daily life can help create the optimal mindset for success. In this course, expert Christina Vo shows you how to build effective habits to harness the power of flow in all aspects of life. Follow along as Christina clarifies the concept of flow, how to get yourself into the...

Learn the fundamentals of graph analytics—an up-and-coming approach to tackling data science projects—in this concise course. Since the inception of data analytics, the way in which analysts view and interpret data has evolved tremendously. New technologies, tools, and approaches have advanced what's possible with data analytics, and network analysis is no exception. In this course, longtime data analyst and data visualization expert Heather...

Learn to use SWOT analysis to strengthen your business and respond to new challenges. Your organization's landscape is constantly changing, as are markets, consumer preferences, and the economy in general. You may have solid plans in place, but when the unexpected strikes, you may be forced to pivot and re-evaluate your options. In this course, innovation and business strategy expert Jim Belfiore shows you how to use the incredibly simple yet powerful...

Get a fast-paced introduction to Python. Learn the basics of Python, including data types, functions, and control flow, and decide if it’s the right language for your projects. Get a fast-paced introduction to Python. In this course, you can learn what Python is and why it's become such a powerful and in-demand programming language. Python expert and trainer Lavanya Vijayan shares the fundamentals of programming in Python with data types, variables,...

Learn advanced concepts in Java. Leverage inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation to build more sophisticated and efficient web projects. It’s not too hard to write functional code in Java. But to take advantage of its object-oriented features, it requires a leap in understanding. If you're ready to take your Java skills to the next level, join engineer and Java expert June Clark in this course. Brush up on the details of objects, and then...

Explore the science-based skills necessary to lead effectively today and into the future. Learn how to navigate organizational dynamics, build relationships, and enhance business acumen. Explore a brain-based learning approach to leadership. In this course, Britt Andreatta, PhD, explains how to accelerate your leadership into the future. Find out how to determine your leadership level, identify your own competencies, exercise self-control, and increase...

Too much complexity can bog down an organization. Find out how to overcome the complexity by learning the critical skills to guide your business decisions. The world is evolving at warp speed, and trying to keep up can sometimes be too much, too quickly. Organizations fail to keep up when uncertainty goes unchecked and rogue complexities take root. In this course, learn how to navigate an ever-changing work culture with executive development coach...