Commodities: Electricity
It’s hard to imagine life in the 21st century without electricity. Electricity provides lighting and heating, and it powers appliances and industrial machinery. In many countries, electricity was traditionally dominated by single national utilities – vertically integrated monopolies. In recent years, a process of liberalization has introduced competition across many industry sectors (such as generation […]
Commodities: Emissions
This course describes the basics of emissions, the regulatory background for emissions trading, as well as the workings of the EU emissions trading system. We discuss the key factors influencing the price of carbon and the different markets where emission trading takes place.
Commodities: Ferrous Metals
This course describes the basics of the main ferrous metals (namely iron ore, scrap metal, steel billets, and steel rebar) traded on global markets, as well as some popular hedging and trading applications for these commodities. As with most commodities, prices of ferrous metals are dependent on input costs and market fundamentals. These fundamentals are […]
Commodities: Grains and Oilseeds
This course describes the basics of the main grains and oilseeds (namely corn, soybeans, and wheat) traded on global markets, as well as some popular hedging and trading applications for these commodities. As with most agricultural commodities, grains and oilseeds are characterized by strong supply and demand fundamentals. These fundamentals are examined in detail throughout […]
Commodities: Livestock
This course describes the basics of cattle and lean hogs, the two main types of livestock traded on global commodity markets, as well as some popular hedging and trading applications for these commodities. As with most agricultural commodities, cattle and lean hogs are characterized by strong supply and demand fundamentals. These fundamentals are examined in […]
Commodities: Softs
This course describes the basics of the soft commodities (namely cotton, sugar, orange juice, cocoa, and coffee) traded on global markets, as well as some popular hedging and trading applications for these commodities. As with most agricultural commodities, these commodities are characterized by strong supply and demand fundamentals. These fundamentals are examined in detail throughout […]
Consumer (Retail) Banking
The consumer (or retail) banking sector is perhaps the least glamorous part of the banking world. However, consumer lending can often be more important to a bank than the corporate equivalent. This course looks at the role of modern consumer banking institutions. The key issues addressed include the structure of the sector, the product offerings, […]
Consumer Banking: Customer Experience
For consumer (retail) banks that succeed in delivering superior customer service and experience, the rewards can be significant in terms of cross-selling opportunities, less price sensitivity on the part of customers, and the recruitment of active advocates for the bank. This course examines the techniques and metrics employed to ensure high levels of customer service […]
Gestion Lean. (XL)
¿Existía la Atlántida? ¿Pasó realmente algo en el Área 51? ¿Es posible reducir costes y aumentar el valor de nuestros productos? Aunque suene a mito, la metodología Lean Management ya ha ayudado a cientos de empresas a llevar a cabo una gestión mucho más eficiente.
Une Introduction au Leadership
This Introduction to Leadership Training course is designed for any member of staff to help them improve on their leadership qualities. The course explains what makes a good leader, how certain skills can be developed to help be a good leader, and how these skills can be implemented into the workplace. This online course can […]