Sunrise, FL (ContentDesk) February 12, 2006 -- Learn.com?, the leader in creating and projecting power-on-demand e-learning, today announced that Mercury Payment Systems, an integrated payment processing company, will use the LearnCenter LMS/LCMS to power continuing education for its employees and external business partners.Mercury is growing rapidly, and we wanted to automate several of our manual training processes to keep pace, said Jake Hunter, Mercurys e-learning coordinator.
We were looking for a total solution that would allow us to create proprietary online courses without having to rely on a third party vendor. Since August, the company released seven custom courses, which are available to all employees in addition to the LearnCenters library of courses. The most recently created course on Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard compliance will also be available to Mercurys developer and dealer partners who create, sell and install point-of-sale systems in restaurants, supermarkets and retail locations. We were looking for a cost-effective, hosted solution that would allow us to manage content, create online courses, and track user progress in a user-friendly wrapper, Hunter said. With LearnCenter, we found it.About Mercury Payment SystemsMercury Payment Systems is an integrated transaction processing company created to enhance point-of-sale systems by offering credit, debit, check, gift card and loyalty processing.
Mercurys integrated dial-up or Internet protocol (IP) processing solutions are fast, reliable and affordable. Retailers can leverage the reliability and enhanced efficiency of integrated payment processing to increase productivity and customer satisfaction. Mercury Payment Systems helps resellers increase their opportunities with reseller support and superior technology. For more information call 1-800-846-4472, ext. 1820 or go to www.MercuryPay.com.
About Learn.comLearn.com? is the worldwide leader in creating and projecting power on-demand elearning with more than 50 million end users around the globe. Our proven suite of solutions will empower your organization to administer every aspect of its training and learning initiatives, including design, delivery, tracking, and implementation.
Learn.coms unwavering commitment to understanding client needs and goals allows us to partner with our clients to increase business performance.
The Learn.com family of solutions includes the award-winning LearnCenter? learning management system (LMS / LCMS), the CourseMaker Studio? authoring tool, Mentor? EPSS and the 1,100 title Learn2? online course library.For more information please visit www.learn.com or call 954-233-4000 Learn.com, its logo, and LearnCenter are registered trademarks of Learn.com..
Key to Success for New Managers: Redefining Relationships with Former Co-Workers
Encino, CA (ContentDesk) September 28, 2004 -- Congratulations, newly minted supervisor!
Now, go enforce among your former peers that "no personal calls" rule you once flaunted with impunity.
Redefining relationships with former co-workers can often be the most difficult task facing new supervisors and managers.
But a few key strategies can ease the move into an unfamiliar role."Working with former peers is often the toughest part of making the leap to boss," says business-training expert Myron Curry, president of BusinessTrainingMedia.com.
"Many people have to deal with their fear of losing friendships, reluctance to disciplining a former peer or avoiding the appearance of favoritism."A new training program available from BusinessTrainingMedia.com addresses that dilemma. Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow helps new managers and supervisors navigate changing relationships and prepare for the most difficult situations they're likely to encounter as they assume...
Mastery Technologies Receives IACET Stamp of Approval as Certified Authorized Provider
Novi, MI (ContentDesk) June 13, 2006 -- Mastery Technologies, Inc., masterytech.com, a leader in workplace health and safety training technology, today announced the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has officially certified the company as an Authorized Provider, paving the way for Mastery to grant IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all its published training programs. To receive official IACET certification, Mastery completed an extensive application, was reviewed by an IACET site visitor, and successfully demonstrated the ability to adhere to all IACET criteria and guidelines. Moreover, Mastery agreed to comply with IACET criteria and standards and will use the IACET name and logo on course promotional materials.To become an IACET Authorized Provider, Mastery:* demonstrates compliance with proven, research-based criteria created in cooperation with the United States Department of Education* dedicates itself to high standards for quality...
Mastery Technologies Receives IACET Stamp of Approval as Certified Authorized Provider
Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players
Copyright 2005 strength-training-woman.com
Softball is a popular sport these days.
Corporations, adult leagues and inner-city competitions are fueling the demand for skilled and competitive players.
While softball may be experiencing a surge of interest, the basic techniques to improve your game and gain a competitive edge have remained the same.
Many do not realize that basic softball movements such as batting and throwing are not a directly related to arm strength.
The movement begins in the legs.
The power is then transferred into the hips, the torso, the upper back, the chest, the shoulders and then the arms.
A proper softball strength training routine will include an exercise for each muscle group.
During the off-season, athletes will be able to strength train 2-3 times per week.
Training should be reduced to 1-2 times per week during the season.
Each exercise should be performed...
PurePoint Golf Training Aid for Hitting your Driver and Golf Tips for Driving Better
Copyright 2006 David Nevogt
Do you struggle hitting your driver?
Some of you tee the golf ball low, thinking that you will be able to drive the golf ball through the air at a different trajectory. And those of you that tee it high think that that will make it soar through the air.
You thought that when you went out and purchased that 8- degree titanium boron shaft with a super-duper new grip, that it was going to drive down the middle of every fairway.
Or maybe you purchased the newest golf training aid and you think you'll be more consistent overnight.
I don't think so.
Now here are the golf tips for driving better.
The lower you tee a golf ball, the more your chance will be that you slice the ball to the right.
The higher you tee the golf ball, the more your chance will be for you to hook the golf ball to the left.
If you're hooking the golf ball, tee it down a little lower. If you're slicing...