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		<title>Banking Jobs in India – The Transformation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The evolution of Banks all over the world has certainly changed the scope and function of various banking jobs. Banks in the 21st century have become more integrated; technologically more advanced and in turn have opened the doors to a number of new jobs in banking. In India the coming of multinational banks has certainly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The evolution of Banks all over the world has certainly changed the scope and function of various <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://corpconnect.in/">banking jobs.</a> Banks in the 21st century have become more integrated; technologically more advanced and in turn have opened the doors to a number of new jobs in banking. In India the coming of multinational banks has certainly changed the outlook towards the various jobs that are offered in banking.</p>
<p>The banking industry in India opened up with the growth of the economy. This has specifically led to the growth of retail banking in India. Even though the retail banking sector in India is still way behind the west, according to sources it is all set to grow at the rate of 30% in the next few years. The structural transformations in regulatory frameworks, securitisation policies and tough NPA norms put in place for the banking industry that were put into place in 2004 required banks to adapt to these new policies. Banks that evolved to the demands and put forward customized products and services got a greater foothold in the consumer market.</p>
<p>International banks like HDFC, HSBC, Citibank, Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank along with several Indian banks like ICICI, State Bank of India and IDBI have opened their doors to a number of career opportunities in banks. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://corpconnect.in/">The banking industry in India</a> has grown exponentially and has raised its standards to match with the banks around the world.</p>
<p>The transformation that swept across the industry created a requirement for dedicated professionals that focus their skills on specific aspects of the banking industry. Filling the void that was created due to the dynamic nature of banking requires training for a specialized role in the industry that has become a norm and requires individuals aspiring for a career in banking to posses skills that are in tune with the continually evolving banking industry.</p>
<p>Specialization has become a key part for a thriving career in the banking world. A number of academic institutes around India train you for specific roles for a career in the banking industry. The key positions offered in the banking industry in India today include -</p>
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<li>Accountants</li>
<li>Analysts</li>
<li>Human Resources Managers</li>
<li>Customer Management Personnel</li>
<li>Banking Executives</li>
<li>Data Assessment Teams</li>
<li>Economists</li>
<li>Technological Experts</li>
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<p>Even though the levels of education as well as the number of educational institutes that enlighten students on the various banking spheres have increased there still exists a gap between the actual requirements of banks and skill set of individuals. This requires training from organizations that deal with bridging this gap and creating professionals that are completely aware of the requirements of banking industry.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://corpconnect.in/">Corporate Connect</a> that is headquartered in New Delhi, India is such an organization that trains professionals to be industry ready and perform right from the outset of their jobs in banks. Corporate Connect equips you with ‘The Power to Do’ through –</p>
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<li>Job Fit &amp; Market Ready programs</li>
<li>Custom designed course for skill enhancement</li>
<li>Practical and industry based course structure</li>
<li>Part time programs that allow you to continue your work</li>
<li>Guaranteed productivity increasing skills</li>
<li>Core processes created by corporate industry veterans of India </li>
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<p>In this age of intense competition being market ready is not just an added advantage but a norm that allows you to have a thriving career in banking in India.</p>
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<p>Ashish K is a seasoned banking industry veteran and an instructor at Corporate Connect. Armed with immense banking industry experience, he imparts training for baking professionals so that they are market ready for jobs in banking in India.</p>
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		<title>Where to Find Home Business Training Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people feel that they need to have some sort of home business training before they can actually start their business. While it never hurts to have information and training, you don’t have to stick to universities and higher forms of education . . . you can learn how to run your home business online.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people feel that they need to have some sort of home business training before they can actually start their business. While it never hurts to have information and training, you don’t have to stick to universities and higher forms of education . . . you can learn how to run your home business online.</p>
<p>Where to Look</p>
<p>The first place to look is on websites that cater to home business owners. Entrepreneur is a good place to start. They have a very useful website that is packed with business ideas and tips. There are plenty of other big name websites like this that you can look at, just think of the business magazines you enjoy reading and then look them up online . . . you will find a wealth of information. </p>
<p>Of course, these aren’t the only sites that contain useful information. You will also be able to find plenty of websites that offer quality home business training in the form of courses or even just articles. In many cases you won’t even have to spend money.</p>
<p>Blogs are another great way to go. These usually provide ongoing information on running home businesses and have daily posts that will keep you up to date. These are good because you can get a daily or weekly dose of information and they frequently run series that will explain a specific part of online business including email marketing, article marketing, etc. </p>
<p>Ebooks provide similar home business training to websites, but all in book form which you can either read on your computer or print out to read at your leisure. Don’t just start buying ebooks, though, because they can be expensive once you’ve collected a few dozen! Choose only the best and make sure you are getting them from a trusted source. </p>
<p>There are also courses that you can take to help with home business training. These may be general (Marketing, website design) or specific to an industry (soap making, freelance writing). Courses usually require a bit of an investment, but you will end up saving a lot of time since they also offer one on one training and help, most of the time. This basically fast tracks you to success, since you have someone to help troubleshoot each step of the way. A course or bootcamp is often the best way to ensure that you actually do what you are setting out to do. </p>
<p>Home business training comes in many forms and you will find that it is a great way to get a head start on your business. However, you can find what you need online,there’s no need to spend four years in business school!</p>
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<p>Want to learn more about running your own home business? For top notch <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://athomemomblog.com">home business training</a> for free, check out AtHomeMomBlog.com.</p>
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		<title>Self Education in the Internet Marketing and Top Tier Direct Sales Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this day and age, the demand for <strong>skilled leaders</strong> is so great, one wonders what they should do or where they should go to aquire the skill sets necessary to be of any use to their prospects.</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t just get on a train and start conducting it. For every skilled trade, what is required of you is more than just theory. You have to <strong>start getting your hands dirty</strong> because without the field experience, you are <strong>nothing but a no-mind</strong> with a bunch of levers and buttons. What&#8217;s even scarier is that you also have the power over other people&#8217;s lives who put their faith in you and your skills. </p>
<p>This is the same with internet marketing. People put their faith in you when they sign up for a service you are providing or even with a product you endorse. They believe they will get what they want and they are taking your hand with the expectation that you will take them where they want to go.</p>
<p>This is why there are apprentices (student) and journeymen (teacher). Without the people around who know what they are doing, the apprentices will stay in the dark about their profession. </p>
<p>Have you ever encountered someone in their job who seemed unsure or under practiced? You can spot these people <strong>a mile away</strong>, and they seem to crack even more at the added pressure of knowing that you can sense this about them. They need people who have <strong>patience</strong>, not who are going to rush them along to get through the material without stopping to ask them if they understand what they are learning&#8230;</p>
<p>How do you expect anyone to get by in the world of internet marketing or top tier direct sales without a little help from the finest in their industry? The apprentices will eventually try to pass the class without being taught exactly how to do it and then will just end up with an imaginary piece of paper that entitles them to nothing. Apprentices and new internet marketers both need some guidance.</p>
<p>I am currently studying 3 books to help me in my personal journey in becoming a great copywriter. They are as follows: <strong>The Ultimate Sales Letter </strong>by<strong> Dan Kennedy, Hypnotic Writing: How to Seduce and Persuade Customers with Only Your Words </strong>by<strong> Joe Vitale, and The Adweek Copywriting Handbook </strong>by<strong> Joseph Sugarman. </strong></p>
<p>There is also another book I have read by <strong>Andy Andrews</strong>. It is called <strong>The Traveller&#8217;s Gift-Seven Descisions to Personal Success</strong>. It is a fun read and if you know anything about the history of people like Ann Frank, King Solomon, Christopher Columbus and George Washington, you will enjoy it also!</p>
<p>Here is a quote from <strong>Charles W. Chesnutt</strong> that I like: <strong><em>Impossibilities are merely things which we have not yet learned.</em></strong></p>
<p>So again I ask you, <strong>what have you learned today</strong> that makes you more valuable to your potential prospects?</p>
<p><strong>Get more information on the top tire direct sales industry and check out the company I am a part of by going <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://set-yourself-free.com/?r=artbase">here.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Those who have taken electrician training courses could help Morgan Ashurst sche</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tradespersons who have approved electrical qualifications might find their services in demand to assist with a new Morgan Ashurst project.
 It was revealed by the building firm yesterday (January 18th) that it has been named as preferred bidder on a £7 million scheme for the University of Central Lancashire.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tradespersons who have approved electrical qualifications might find their services in demand to assist with a new Morgan Ashurst project.</p>
<p> It was revealed by the building firm yesterday (January 18th) that it has been named as preferred bidder on a £7 million scheme for the University of Central Lancashire.</p>
<p> The project will involve the construction of the JB Firth Building, which will house the schools of Forensic &amp; Investigative Sciences and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.</p>
<p> In addition, the building will include four laboratories and two chemistry rooms, as well as an analytical and fire study space.</p>
<p> Morgan Ashurst is hoping to achieve an Excellent (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) and will add eco-friendly features such as a solar water collection system and rain water harvesting.</p>
<p> Professionals with approved electrical qualifications could find themselves needed to implement these upgrades or work more generally on the building&#8217;s electrical systems.</p>
<p> The company employs more than 1,800 people in the UK. </p>
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<p>Tradespersons who have approved electrical qualifications might find their services in demand to assist with a new Morgan Ashurst project.</p>
<p> It was revealed by the building firm yesterday (January 18th) that it has been named as preferred bidder on a £7 million scheme for the University of Central Lancashire.</p>
<p> The project will involve the construction of the JB Firth Building, which will house the schools of Forensic &amp; Investigative Sciences and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.</p>
<p> In addition, the building will include four laboratories and two chemistry rooms, as well as an analytical and fire study space.</p>
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		<title>Improve team morale with training programmes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are thinking of setting up a business this year, or already have and recruiting new staff, it’s important to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to interact with each other on a level that is relaxed and comfortable.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are thinking of setting up a business this year, or already have and recruiting new staff, it’s important to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to interact with each other on a level that is relaxed and comfortable.</p>
<p>Many businesses are starting and there are those that are growing at such as fast rate that new staff are not given the opportunity to get to know their peers. For a businesses to succeed everyone needs to be on the same level. With this in mind, there are those companies that provide <strong>training programmes</strong> enabling people to work with each other and therefore feel comfortable interacting within a working environment.</p>
<p>Improving team moral with <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.klconsultancy.co.uk/" title="team building trainging programmes">training programmes</a> allows management to be comfortable with their teams and the interaction between departments. There are various tasks that are undertaken and planned by such training programme specialists that ensure workers feel comfortable at all times.</p>
<p>Obviously many other companies rely on role play. However, those specialist companies know this isn’t the case and often the reverse effect tends to happen making people close up and feel awkward. Training programmes cover all bases, from dealing with customer complaints to helping each other and build strong working relationships.</p>
<p>Obviously many people coming into new roles also may need training on leading in management roles and ensuring departments run smoothly. These training programmes allows this to be learnt, making them feel comfortable in their own roles and taking on new challenges as well as helping other less senior members of staff.</p>
<p>The work force of any company are the makers of a business and without hard work and dedication companies can fail. However, it’s the companies role to ensure that sufficient training has been provided and their workers can gel together to make a unit rather than separate teams that find it difficult to communicate.</p>
<p>So enrol on a course today, and help your company become one.</p>
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<p>Jenny Pilley, Content Wrtier for creare, specialists in <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crearecommunications.co.uk">SEO</a></p>
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		<title>Setting Up a Risk Management System</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While the overall risk management system does not need to be formal, it needs to have contingency plans in place of whatever incidents might occur. Employees need to be trained on how to handle these different negative incidents. In this world, anything can happen. According to Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong will go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While the overall <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.thebriefgroup.com.au/" title="Risk Management System"><strong>risk management system</strong></a> does not need to be formal, it needs to have contingency plans in place of whatever incidents might occur. Employees need to be trained on how to handle these different negative incidents. In this world, anything can happen. According to Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.”</p>
<p><strong>Risk assessment</strong> involves five steps:</p>
<p>1. Identifying risk</p>
<p>2. Measuring it</p>
<p>3. Formulating strategies to limit it</p>
<p>4. Carrying out specific tactics to implement those strategies</p>
<p>5. Continuously monitoring the effort</p>
<p>A good place for business owners to start is with a business plan. Reading through it can give you a good overview of where some of the problems can arise. It’s like a banker deciding to fund a business and thinking about the possibilities that can cause the business to default on its loan. It is important to always expect the unexpected. It is best to always have backup plans and alternatives, because the more options you have the better off you will be when it does.</p>
<p>There are many businesses that can be contacted to provide risk management consulting or <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.thebriefgroup.com.au/" title="Workplace Safety Services"><strong>workplace safety services</strong></a>. If you are an owner of a small business and can’t afford that right now, a brainstorming session with the rest of your crew is an alternative. Create a list of all the possible risks you need to manage and decide on what action is needed to handle each possibility that you outlined. Once the list is done, you are ready to look at what you need to put in place to manage the risks in your workplace.</p>
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<p>Kylie is a writer for  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://thebriefgroup.com/"><b>Risk Management System</b>.</a></p>
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		<title>Standard Airworthiness Certification</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A standard airworthiness certification is the most common type of airworthiness approval given by the FAA. The FAA requires the standard airworthiness certification in order for an aircraft to be operated. Once the certification is completed, the FAA will issue the certificate (FAA Form 8100-2).
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A standard airworthiness certification is the most common type of airworthiness approval given by the FAA. The FAA requires the standard airworthiness certification in order for an aircraft to be operated. Once the certification is completed, the FAA will issue the certificate (FAA Form 8100-2).</p>
<p>The basic requirements outlined by Federal Aviation Regulation for standard airworthiness certification can be found here: FAR 21.183. This regulation requires all used aircraft; aircraft imported from a foreign country, and newly manufactured aircraft to meet the criteria outlined here.</p>
<p>Who has the final responsibility for approving the certificate? FAA Designees are the ones put in charge of determining whether or not an aircraft meets the requirements for a standard airworthiness certification. Maintenance records will be reviewed and an inspection of the aircraft will be conducted in order to make final decisions.</p>
<p>Certification Procedures</p>
<p>1. Register the aircraft by filling out an aircraft registration application, AC Form 8050-1. Submit the form to the FAA registration branch located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A hard copy must be obtained from your nearest FAA Standards District Office. This form is not available for download online.</p>
<p>2. Following registration, you must complete an application form (FAA Form 8130-6). Either the registered owner of the aircraft or his agent must complete the standard airworthiness certification application. This application is available online along with specific instructions for completion.</p>
<p>3. If your aircraft is used, you are required to arrange for an aircraft inspection. The inspection must be conducted by a United States certified mechanic, a United States certified repair location, or an air carrier operating under FAR Part 121. In the event you have a new aircraft, an official inspection is not required. However, you will be asked to produce documentation of airworthiness.</p>
<p>4. Arrange and keep all of your aircraft records in an organized and easy to read format. There is a downloadable inspection checklist that will provide guidelines for how your records should be organized. This simple step could mean all the difference between acquiring your standard airworthiness certification and having to re-do the inspection (by the DAR) altogether.</p>
<p>5. Once your records are in proper order, arrange for a DAR inspection. Be sure to set aside ample time for the inspection. A Designated Airworthiness Representative will physically inspect the aircraft and review all of the aircraft&#8217;s records. The DAR will inform you of any missed items that need to be completed prior to the certification being issued.</p>
<p>6. Once the standard airworthiness certification has been issued, you must be diligent about keeping current and detailed records of any and all maintenance performed on the aircraft. Always have them on hand so they&#8217;re available upon request (to the FAA or the next owner of the aircraft).</p>
<p>Display your airworthiness certificate in either the cabin or cockpit entrance so it is in full view of passengers and flight crewmembers at all times.</p>
<p>A standard airworthiness certification is valid and in compliance as long as proper maintenance, as outlined in FAR Parts 21, 43, and 91, is performed regularly.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business Intelligence (BI) refers to skills, processes, technologies, applications and practices used to support decision making. Thus a BI system can be called a decision support system.Although there could be many factors that could affect the implementation process of a BI system, a research shows the following are the critical success factors for a business [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Business Intelligence (BI) refers to skills, processes, technologies, applications and practices used to support decision making. Thus a BI system can be called a decision support system.Although there could be many factors that could affect the implementation process of a BI system, a research shows the following are the critical success factors for a business intelligence implementation:</p>
<p>1. Focus on business processes and requirements. Often companies get tied up in the technical capabilities and ignore how you want your business operations to run and what your key business requirements are. Once you have this defined, you can engage in a more effective BI system.</p>
<p>2. Focus on achieving a healthy ROI (Return on Investment). This requires developing a high-level business case, establishing key performance measures, setting baselines and targets for those measures, and tracking performance after go-live.</p>
<p>3. Strong project management and resource commitment. Ensure you have a strong project manager to support and participate in the project.</p>
<p>4. Commitment from company executives. Besides support from a CIO or Director, support from the CEO and top management is also needed.</p>
<p>5. Take time to plan up front. Ensure things are done right at the beginning of the project rather than spending time to fix the problems later on.</p>
<p>6. Ensure adequate training and change management. Help people to understand and effectively use the BI system.</p>
<p>Looking for Business Intelligence Professional consultancy services for your business then visit Euthenicsbi.com This is a USA based Certified Business Intelligence Professional<strong> </strong>management group providing Business Objects Training, Consulting and Education services.</p>
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<p>Looking for BI consultancy services for your business then visit Euthenicsbi.com This is a USA based <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.euthenicsbi.com">Certified Business Intelligence Professional</a>  management group providing <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.euthenicsbi.com">Business Objects Training</a>, Consulting and Education services.</p>
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		<title>Forklift Training for Certification in Sydney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The vast majority of industrial companies require their forklift operators to have certification in order to be compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA has set standards for forklift operators that not only improve the operation of the forklift but makes it safer for everybody working in an environment that has forklift [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The vast majority of industrial companies require their forklift operators to have certification in order to be compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA has set standards for forklift operators that not only improve the operation of the forklift but makes it safer for everybody working in an environment that has forklift operators.</p>
<p>Certifications are usually good for 1 year but every employer has their own standards. Some employers will have refresher training classes for their forklift operators. Forklift operators that have been involved in an accident may have to be re-certified or placed in a position that does not require the use of a forklift.</p>
<p>There are also different kinds of forklifts in the workplace and each requires the employee to be certified before they are legally allowed to operate it. One of the big differences in forklifts are if they are gas or electric powered. There are different rules and inspection points for each which the certification process covers. The certification process is divided into two parts. There is a written test and a driving test which will test the operators skill. The certification by OSHA will provide employees with a basic understanding of health and safety hazards in the workplace. It is up to each employer to stress to their employees the specific hazards in their working environment.</p>
<p>A company that has OSHA certified forklift operators are a company that cares about their employers. Forklifts can be and are in fact dangerous to be around. As a result of that, having certified drivers behind the wheel is essential in today’s working environment.</p>
<p>To learn more about how to get your <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://forklifttrainingsydney.net.au/">forklift licence Sydney</a>, please visit that link.</p>
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		<title>Gone in a Flash</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flashing lights, music, images fading in and out, talking heads, spinning logos… How much is too much?  Well, I personally think it depends on how well it complements the content, and if the content is of high instructional design quality.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Flashing lights, music, images fading in and out, talking heads, spinning logos… How much is too much?  Well, I personally think it depends on how well it complements the content, and if the content is of high instructional design quality.</p>
<p>There are 3 categories I am speaking of in this article: animations, transitions, and sound effects. I’ve broken down the examples for each below:</p>
<p><strong>Animations</strong>: Moving objects, animated intros, on-click animations with images, animated activities, such as Flash Cards or Jeopardy games.</p>
<p><strong>Transitions</strong>: slide/page transitions with effects such as Blinds, Wipe, Fade, etc….</p>
<p><strong>Sound effects</strong>:  a Whoosh or Chime sound as each slide appears or a sound effect when a text box or image is activated (rolled over or clicked). Oh, and don’t forget music and music stingers.</p>
<p>So how much is too much? Well, I definitely have personal development guidelines on these items. Not only do I keep intros at the beginning only of modules, but I limit animations to approx. every 10 slides. I also limit transitions to a few for every 50-slide module.  As far as sound effects, I would <u>never</u> use a sound effect on every slide.  I did one time use a whoosh sound for all Knowledge Check activities within the module. There were 10, out of a total of 60 slides.</p>
<p>I do also use sound effects to enhance <u>very specific</u> interactions. For example, when I created an interactivity for the learner to click the power button on an old-style movie projector to display the text on the projector screen, I used a sound effect of an old projector running for about 5 seconds and then faded it out. I like to use Audacity (a free tool) for touching up audio.</p>
<p>Music is great for the intro, and a 6 second stinger is great for transitioning to a new topic. Again, in moderation is the key.</p>
<p>Here is my golden rule for Flash. If it is distracting from the content and I myself am getting agitated during the review and QA stage, it is too much.  Flash should enhance the content and not cover it up.  Every 10 slides is a good rule of thumb.</p>
<p>When all is said and done, if you are on the client side and not the learner side and are searching for an e-Learning vendor, remember this, <em>Flash is over in the blink of an eye, but content stays forever</em>. You should be paying for quality content that stays with the learner and gives you RESULTS in the end.  Until next time…</p>
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<p>I, Cheryl McNeil, the owner of GC Learning Services, started this business in 1996, as the one of the first women in NJ in the field of Technological Instructional Design. With a Masters degree in Project Management and more than 10 years of training and instructional design under my belt, I am skilled at course curriculum design, Soft Skills and Technical training, ELearning design and development, PowerPoint presentations, and technical writing.</p>
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