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Not Too Late For Our FREE Enterprise Analysis Training Webinar!

Just a quick reminder! Next week LearnQuest will be holding a one-hour long session on Enterprise Analysis Training. As always, all of our training webinars are completely free of charge! From the course description on our website:

Enterprise Analysis is Business Analysis activities that provide the foundation for the Business Analyst to identify business needs (business architecture), develop solutions to meet those needs (process understanding) and assist in the long term strategies that position the enterprise in accomplishing its goals.

Make sure and register now to reserve your spot!

LearnQuest Attends IIBA Chapter Meeting

Last night we here at LearnQuest were fortunate enough to sponsor and attend a Greater Philadelphia chapter meeting of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We were especially lucky to attend this particular meeting as it was a special event with a visit from IIBA President and CEO, Kathleen Barret, who oversees operations with 90 chapters and 12,000 members worldwide. An engaging and brilliant woman, Ms. Barret gave a presentation titled: "From Tactical to Strategic, a Business Analysts Path to Leadership." From the Greater Philadelphia IIBA website:



For many business analysts, they are faced with the question of “What do I want to be when I grow up?,” unfortunately more often than not their questions remained unanswered or they are encouraged to move towards a project management role.  There is hope, with the recognition of the Business Analyst profession taking on more of a spotlight within organizations, the prospect of moving through a career path, from tactical to strategic is becoming a reality. Through careful competency development, coaching and mentoring, management support, certification etc. the realization of playing an integral role in the strategic direction of an organization can be realized.  While it is not an easy endeavor, and does not happen overnight, finely practiced, disciplined and structured skills must be carefully nurtured, and applied before making the leap.

Overall the event was a positive experience for our attendees from LearnQuest. We got to meet some great and interesting people, and hope to be involved in future IIBA events. For more information about the IIBA and how to locate your regional chapter, visit their website, iiba.org. And for anyone interested in how LearnQuest can further or enhance your Business Analysis skills, please visit our website for a complete list of training courses!

Upcoming LearnQuest Webinars!

LearnQuest is holding the following webinars during the month of October. As always, our webinars are completely free of charge, and we hope that you and your staff will attend!

10/19: IBM Rational Quality Manager Overview Training

This webinar will discuss the use of IBM Rational Quality Manager Test Management and Manual Test Authoring tool. Quality Manager is a web-based test management system that integrates with other IBM Rational test and change management tools and provides planning, execution and reporting capabilities around large testing efforts. This webinar will discuss the main features and capabilities of the tool as well as key integration points with other software lifecycle tools.

Read more or register!

10/26: Enterprise Analysis Training

Enterprise Analysis is Business Analysis activities that provide the foundation for the Business Analyst to identify business needs (business architecture), develop solutions to meet those needs (process understanding) and assist in the long term strategies that position the enterprise in accomplishing its goals.

Read more or register!

10/28: IBM WebSphere Portal Server 6.1 Overview Training

IBM WebSphere Portal Server 6.1 is IBM’s application server product that provides the ability to consolidate, transform and display content from a variety of resources on the same web page. Many organizations use portal server to provide uniform access to content that resides on a variety of resources – both contemporary and legacy.

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Upcoming LearnQuest Webinars!

Next week LearnQuest is going to be holding the following two complimentary webinars gearned towards IT professionals:

8/24: Avoiding Those Monster Projects

This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to define and control a “Monster Project.” These are projects on which people run around doing lots of work with no direction and without delivering anything useful. Usually on Monster Projects, management is so focused on getting-on with the work that they don’t take the time to scope-out what they want to accomplish. The end result is chaos, a project that continues to grow and misses every deadline expected. One thing is clear, all projects need a scope. During this webinar students will discuss the five steps in having a scope statement that will help them manage and control their project throughout its life cycle.

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8/26: Top IT Project Risks and What to Do About Them Training

Risks are any unplanned change in that may derail the project and keep it from a successful completion. Project managers need to learn the mathematical basis of risk analysis, however it’s often very time consuming and difficult to complete. As a result, risk planning is often skipped. Projects that ignore risks end up spending more time fighting fires than accomplishing the project’s goals.

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Complimentary Webinar: Enterprise Analysis

Attention all managers, executives and business analysts: Join us on June 10, 2010 from 1-2 PM ET for a complimentary webinar on Enterprise Analysis.

Enterprise Analysis is Business Analysis activities that provide the foundation for the Business Analyst to identify business needs (business architecture), develop solutions to meet those needs (process understanding) and assist in the long term strategies that position the enterprise in accomplishing its goals.Participants will understand Feasibility Analysis, Risk Analysis, Problem Analysis, Capability Analysis, Business Case Development and Solution Definition to assist the corporation achieve its business goals and needs.

For more information, visit http://www.learnquest.com/webinar-schedule.aspx

Introducing LearnGreen

Introducing LearnGreen, LearnQuest’s eco-friendly training initiative. We are excited to offer our clients a green solution to today’s traditional training approach. Our LearnGreen initiative incorporates the following eco-friendly steps:

• Virtual Instructor-led training
• Paperless curriculum. We eliminate the need to mail students printed copies of course materials. Alternatively, students will download the course material, in PDF format. We also offer registration and confirmations online via our website and through emails.
• Choice of VoIP or telephone. If you have a headset or speakers and a microphone, you can choose to attend the training via VoIP technology. If not, dial into the provided conference bridge.
• Greater flexibility with last minute registrations. Allows registrations for a scheduled class up to three days prior.
• Savings passed on to you. No travel, no shipping, no extra costs…
• Make a difference! Every enrollment in a LearnGreen class includes a donation to The Conservation Fund organization. For the past 25 years, The Conservation Fund has been America’s partner in conservation, protecting more than 6.5 million acres. To learn more about the Conservation Fund, visit www.conservationfund.org
• Plus more great benefits!

Look for the green “LQ” symbol next to the courses that are available as part of LearnQuest’s LearnGreen initiative. For more information about LearnGreen, visit www.LearnQuest.com/learngreen.aspx, contact us at 877-206-0106 or email us at learngreen@learnquest.com

IBM Rational Quality Manager Overview Training

Join us for this free webinar on April 27, 1-2 PM ET.  This webinar will discuss the use of IBM Rational Quality Manager Test Management and Manual Test Authoring tool. Quality Manager is a web-based test management system that integrates with other IBM Rational test and change management tools and provides planning, execution and reporting capabilities around large testing efforts. This webinar will discuss the main features and capabilities of the tool as well as key integration points with other software lifecycle tools.  http://www.learnquest.com/webinar-schedule.aspx?sort=date&navchg=y

LearnQuest Achieves National Reaccreditation through ACCET

LearnQuest is proud to announce its reaccreditation through Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), effective April 13, 2010. LearnQuest has been nationally accredited by ACCET since 1999. ACCET has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, since 1978, as a 'reliable authority as to the quality of education or training provided by the institutions of higher education and the programs they accredit.'

In 1998, ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001- Quality Management System under the international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization.“LearnQuest is honored to receive a 5 year reaccreditation grant” said Yuri Schneiberg, Executive Director of LearnQuest. ACCET provides institutional accreditation for organizations whose primary function is for educational purposes and also for organizations offering continuing education as a clearly identified institutional objective within the operational entity, such as in-service corporate training. ACCET accreditation can include educational institutions that offer programs at locations other than the main headquarters under specified conditions and controls. ACCET accredits non-collegiate continuing education and training organizations throughout the United States and accredits programs abroad.

LearnQuest Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies for the Third Straight Year

Inc. Magazine has ranked LearnQuest on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at one of the most important segments of the economy-America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

LearnQuest attributes its continued success to on-going innovation coupled with an unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Over the past few years, LearnQuest has expanded its virtual training capabilities to extend to the majority of its over 1000 course catalog. Furthermore, LearnQuest has launched OnDemandClassrooms.com, the most effective virtual lab environment to support virtual and on-site training.

With these expanded capabilities, clients have the flexibility to offer their employees training how they need it, and when they need it, while lowering the overall cost and minimizing time away from work. 'LearnQuest is honored to be named to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list,' said Dimitri Schneiberg, VP of LearnQuest. 'We've seen how consistently staying ahead of the latest technologies and becoming pioneers in delivery solutions have helped to create a high level of customer satisfaction and lead to award-winning growth. We congratulate our fellow Inc. 5000 members and look forward to our continued growth and success.' Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000/2009/index.html.