An organization has many considerations to factor when purchasing goods or services; these include selecting the right supplier; whether to outsource or insource; how many suppliers; and what to buy domestically and internationally. Domestic and International Sourcing will give students the problem-solving and critical thinking skills to support an organization in making these sourcing decisions.
This course is designed to provide an overview of managing inventory and distribution decisions that have a significant impact on the entire supply chain. Students will be introduced to terminology used in inventory and distribution management which they will utilize to perform inventory calculations, analyse inventory and operations issues to minimize the risks in an attempt to maintain or...
This course provides students with the skills to negotiate as supply management practitioners. Students will learn about the field of negotiation and conflict management; strategic approaches to competitive and integrative negotiations; how to prepare for negotiations; how perceptions, cognitions and emotions shape negotiations; how communication impacts negotiations; how parties can use third...
Students will develop the competences to define project costs within the planning phases, as well as the skills to estimate using such methods such as analogues, bottom-up and top down. Students will learn to analyze, translate and adapt the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) into a project budget and assess the linkages of positive and/or negative impacts and take appropriate action as...
Students learn how to include projects in a strategic management plan and how to employ appropriate project selection methods, including cash flow and economic analysis. Project planning, management and delivery methods are introduced, including how to effectively meet the needs of senior management, customers, and other project stakeholders. Students discover how organizations can deliver...
This course is designed to provide an overview of the decisions that face Marketers in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. Students will learn that marketing is not only advertising but a broad set of activities designed to satisfy consumer needs and wants. Students examine the information Marketers require for effective decision-making and learn the basic elements of the...
Learners develop a social media strategy. The focus is on skill-building and on creating and implementing a social media strategy including identifying and working with social media tools, assessing how tools support overall branding, advertising, marketing and/or communication strategies. Learners explore, identify and engage online communities that support internal and external social media...
Learners explore the fundamentals of social media. Topics covered include an introduction to social media and other emerging technologies and tools, current trends and future directions, benefits, values and risks. Learners analyze case studies to assess how social media impacts and influences fields, such as communication and marketing, and how it informs future trends and developments.
Designed for Health Care Professionals currently practicing in a post anesthesia care setting and for those interested in acquiring skills and knowledge in assessing and caring for the post anesthesia patient. Includes a review of body systems and how they are affected by the stress of anesthesia and surgery. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia, common post anesthesia problems and their management...
Review cardiac anatomy and physiology. Increase your cardiac assessment skills and improve your knowledge and nursing skills of coronary syndromes. All common arrhythmias are included. This fully online course is for both RN's and RPN's and offered through OntarioLearn. Note: Direct registration is not possible. Eligible participants must be active and be entitled to practice with the College of...