Courses

Learn how to manage your manager. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, Mary Abbajay explains how to build a good relationship with your boss.

Learn how to create and manage apps with SCCM and prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-703. See how to deploy apps using PowerShell scripts, and deploy App-V virtual apps.

Great leadership doesn't happen by chance—it happens by design. This course helps you create and evolve a personalized leadership checklist that keeps you focused on what matters most. You'll learn the core components of an effective checklist, from daily practices to strategic responsibilities, and how to structure them for clarity and action. Through practical tools, case examples, and hands-on activities, you'll build a Version 1 of your leadership checklist, test it against real challenges, and refine it as your role evolves.

Looking for a consistent and reliable way to install Windows applications? Learn about the Chocolatey package manager.

The course on Farm Machinery is designed for undergraduate students of Agricultural Engineering, Practicing Engineers, Machinery Manufacturers and Research Scientists. The contents comprises of basic principles and the use of modern technology, viz, Image Processing, Microcontrollers, Sensors and Embedded Systems. Design of horticultural machines and equipment are specially included considering the need of the hour. Suitable examples in the form of problems and their solutions are included for the students to get clarity about the various concepts discussed on each topic. Use of machines Custom hiring and mechanization of small farms are also discussed under each level of mechanization for the readership to appreciate the importance of the machines used.INTENDED AUDIENCE : Agricultural EngineeringPREREQUISITES :Students of 3rd yrs B.Tech./BE (Agricultural Engineering) or 4th yrs. B.Sc, Agricultural courses of Agricultural Universitiesl

Explore the ongoing WS Ranch Archaeological Project Collection in this informative talk by anthropology collections staff members Elizabeth Kriebel and Erika Heacock from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discover the fascinating history of the WS Ranch site, a large pueblo surrounded by smaller settlements in present-day Alma, New Mexico. Learn about the Upland Mogollon culture, ancestors of modern Pueblo people, who once inhabited this area. Gain insights into the collection's story, the care and preservation efforts undertaken by staff and volunteers, and the valuable knowledge gleaned from these ancient artifacts. Delve into this 35-minute presentation to uncover the secrets of an important archaeological site and its significance in understanding the rich cultural heritage of the American Southwest.

Explore the essentials of starting and running a successful farm in this 30-minute video. Gain valuable insights from a farmer's first-year experiences, understand the business aspects of farming, and learn about crucial farm infrastructure. Discover the optimal farm size for beginners, examine the layout of Neversink farm, and understand how to start a farm with limited resources while investing in growth. Benefit from practical advice on farm buildings and equipment needed to establish a thriving agricultural enterprise.

This course focuses on understanding why managers are crucial to team success and the positive impact they can have. It covers recognizing both effective and ineffective management behaviors and highlights the unique value managers bring to their teams.

This course explores the origins and history of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, delving into how it became America's favorite condiment. By examining the story of its invention by a Nebraska cowboy and its popularity among construction workers, learners will gain insights into the creation and rise to fame of this iconic dressing. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and impact of Hidden Valley Ranch in American food history. The intended audience for this course includes food enthusiasts, history buffs, and individuals curious about the origins of popular condiments. The teaching method involves storytelling and historical narrative to engage learners in the journey of Hidden Valley Ranch's success.

This 15-minute video explores the fascinating history and current state of Cadillac Ranch, one of Route 66's most eccentric landmarks. Discover how this unusual art installation of half-buried Cadillacs, created in 1974 by artists with funding from a Texas millionaire, evolved into an iconic piece of American roadside culture. Learn about the installation's origins, its cultural significance, and how decades of graffiti, vandalism, and exposure to the elements have transformed these buried vehicles. Explore why thousands of visitors continue to make pilgrimages to this decaying yet enduring masterpiece in the middle of the Texas landscape, and understand its lasting impact on pop culture and Americana.

Learn how to transition from individual contributor to Manager and Leader with confidence! What you'll learn: Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership. Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I surveyed a group of managers across many disciplines and asked the question, “As a new manager, what do you wish you learned early in your career?” What follows in this course, is a result of the responses, as well as my personal experience coaching and mentoring new managers. I will open this course by asking you to be patient with yourself. You do not develop leadership skills overnight. It takes practice, it takes trying new things, it takes making mistakes. Yes, sometimes you will fail. That is ok. It is ok to acknowledge when something doesn’t work, it is ok to celebrate and build on your successes. I have broken this course into individual modules. These are small bite sized modules that you can view either one after the other, or one at a time as you drink your morning coffee. Feel free to jump around and view the modules that are of the most importance to you. Take what works, challenge what doesn’t, try new things. I’m excited to join you in this journey. It’s time to think about success. Let’s Get Started. Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership. Why did you make this big move? To grow personally and professionally? To make a difference? To lead others to realize their success? All of the above?All this, and more! Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I surveyed a group of managers across many disciplines and asked the question, “As a new manager, what do you wish you learned early in your career?” What follows in this course, is a result of the responses, as well as my personal experience coaching and mentoring new managers. I will begin by asking you to be patient with yourself. You do not develop leadership skills overnight. It takes practice, it takes trying new things, it takes making mistakes. Yes, sometimes you will fail. That is ok. It is ok to acknowledge when something doesn’t work, it is ok to celebrate and build on your successes. I have broken this course into individual modules. These are small bite sized modules that you can view either one after the other, or one at a time as you drink your morning coffee. Feel free to jump around and view the modules that are of the most importance to you. Take what works, challenge what doesn’t, try new things.The Chapters include:Introduction to ManagementDeveloping Your Leadership StyleLeadership ResponsibilitiesLeadership CommunicationTeam DevelopmentYour Growth and DevelopmentManagers Toolkit I’m excited to join you in this journey. It’s time to think about success. Let’s Get Started.

Learn the skills you need as a middle manager, including how to build strong hybrid teams, onboard new employees, conduct performance reviews and give feedback, develop OKRs to drive business alignment, trust your teams to do their best work, build visibility online as a remote leader, and communicate across cultures virtually. After completing this learning path, advance your skills with Manage Remote and Hybrid Teams as a Senior Manager.Build strong hybrid/remote teams.Onboard new employees effectively.Create OKRs that drive alignment, autonomy, and accountability.Communicate across cultures virtually.

Discover what it means to lead at a distance. As a new manager, learn how to run effective virtual and hybrid meetings, build a virtual team culture, communicate across cultures, whether working virtually or in person, and drive engagement, productivity, and growth. After completing this learning path, advance your skills with Manage Remote and Hybrid Teams as a Middle Manager.Discover what it means to lead at a distance.Drive engagement, productivity, and growth remotely.Run effective virtual and hybrid meetings.Communicate across cultures virtually.

As a senior manager, you're leading distributed teams remotely, in an office setting or both. In this learning path, you’ll learn how to plan for and embrace this new reality, including how to run collaborative hybrid teams, communicate across cultures and create great employee experiences, coach your people, and drive results and resolve conflict.Plan for the work-from-anywhere organization.Build a high-performance work culture.Communicate across cultures virtually.Drive results and resolve conflict.

Dive into an insightful interview with Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, conducted by Israel Roldan, engineering manager at Passionate People, during the JSWORLD Conference. Explore the concept of creating a Hybrid Framework and gain valuable insights into Next.js, the React Framework for Production. Learn about the framework's features, including hybrid static & server rendering, TypeScript support, smart bundling, and route pre-fetching. Discover why Next.js requires no configuration and how it enhances developer experience. The discussion covers various topics, including silver bullets in development, server response time optimization, Webpack integration, Knox security, Vercel's hosting strategy, inspiration behind NextScript Loader, and the power of edge computing. This 25-minute interview offers a deep dive into the world of modern web development and the innovative approaches taken by Vercel and Next.js.

Discover the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in this 13-minute TEDxFargo talk by Gabe Brown, a leading figure in the soil health movement. Explore the concept of growing healthy soil, farms, food, and futures through sustainable farming practices. Learn about the challenges addressed by regenerative agriculture and its potential to benefit the common good. Gain insights from Brown's experience as the founder of Brown's Ranch, a 6,000-acre farm near Bismarck, ND, where farming and ranching are conducted in harmony with nature. Understand how Brown's work has earned him prestigious awards, including the Heinz Award for the Environment, and recognition as one of the 25 most influential agricultural leaders in the U.S. Delve into the principles outlined in his bestselling book "Dirt to Soil" and learn about his involvement with Regenified, Understanding Ag, LLC, and the Soil Health Academy. This independently organized TEDx event offers a compelling look at the future of sustainable agriculture and its potential to revolutionize our relationship with the land.

Explore the critical transition from engineering manager to manager of managers in this 23-minute conference talk that addresses the surprising lack of guidance available for this pivotal career step. Learn from practical insights gained during a year-long journey of scaling from managing one engineering team to overseeing five teams. Discover the key similarities and differences between managing individual contributors and managing other managers, while identifying which existing strengths to leverage and where new skills need development. Examine the biggest challenges faced during this transition alongside debunking common misconceptions about the role. Gain practical tips and templates for navigating information flow within organizations, influencing decisions effectively, and understanding the evolving nature of problems and their resolution at this leadership level. Whether considering this career path, currently in transition, or working alongside senior engineering leaders, acquire actionable strategies to make this professional evolution both smooth and successful while building confidence that complex leadership challenges are indeed "figurable."

Explore Azure Monitor System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Managed Instance in this 21-minute video tutorial. Learn about the differences between DIY SCOM and SCOM MI, customer responsibilities, Microsoft-managed aspects, connectivity options, management tooling, and supported agents. Discover supported management packs, resiliency and scaling features, enhanced agent log capture, and updating processes. Gain insights into pricing models and migration strategies from existing SCOM deployments. Dive into key topics such as connectivity, management tools, and the benefits of Microsoft-managed infrastructure to understand how SCOM MI can streamline your monitoring responsibilities while maintaining familiar SCOM functionality.

Catch up on missed class time with our engaging ''Animal Farm'' study guide course. Whether you have a big book report coming up or are studying for a quiz, the video and text lessons in this informative course help you understand the important characters and themes of this story.

Embark on a comprehensive farming journey through a series of six free video lessons covering essential aspects of starting and managing a successful farm. Learn to set clear goals, research and penetrate markets, select and price crops effectively, find suitable land, design your farm layout, prepare soil, create beds, and implement no-till practices for living soil. Gain valuable insights into sustainable farming techniques and business strategies to establish a thriving agricultural enterprise.