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Hands-On Software Training

IHS SPECTRUM 2011 offers you hands-on software training where you can sharpen your skills and keep up to date on exciting new functionality to get the most out of your IHS software for EHS and sustainability.
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Wednesday, May 18 - Thursday, May 19, 2011 • Hilton Austin

Are you searching for ways to get more value out of your leading-edge IHS EHS and sustainability software? Our multifaceted solutions continuously offer new functionality to help organizations mitigate risks, drive down costs and enable enterprise sustainability. Optimize your participation at IHS SPECTRUM 2011 by taking advantage of our outstanding lineup of training classes for:

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Save on travel and hotel, too!  Classes will be held immediately following the IHS SPECTRUM 2011 user conference in the same venue. Stay over instead of paying for a separate trip.

If you have questions, please email us or call Lori Lenarduzzi, Conference Registrar at 713 499-4308.


Title:Power User: Maximize the Value of Your Integrated Safety Software Solution
Duration:1 ½ Days (Wednesday-Thursday)
Products:Compliance Suite – Safety, Training, Audit, Job Hazard Analysis
Instructor:Kyra Sharp, Kym Sauvadon, Geraldine Marquis
Pricing:$1,800
Abstract:Improve efficiency, ensure consistency, and enhance proficiency by mastering tools and techniques in Compliance Suite! You will learn how to expand your use of standard importing capabilities in Safety, Training, Audit, and Job Hazard Analysis software to decrease both initial ramp-up and ongoing data maintenance time. We will explore how to effectively tailor the applications and workflows to meet your data capture, retention, and integrity needs using various standard utilities. Finally, we will look at how to correct some common data issues that occur over time.
 

IHS CompyPlus®

Title:Comply Plus Administration – Integrated Compliance for Total Chemical Management
Duration:2 Days (Wednesday-Thursday)
Products:ComplyPlus – MSDS Management, Inventory, Environmental Reporting, Chemical Management
Instructor:Mayu Morita
Pricing:$2,400
Abstract:Gain hands-on experience with various solutions from the Comply Plus platform, integrating MSDS automation, regulatory compliance, hazard communication, environmental reporting, inventory management, and total chemical management into one solution. Learn how the software can be tailored to fit your unique business needs and how it can be modified to meet those requirements. See firsthand how to complete more accurate and timely chemical inventories and reports while achieving a total chemical management solution for creating greener, safer workplaces.
 

IHS ecoAsset Manager™

Title:Using ecoAsset Manager 10.4 to Ensure Compliance with Multiple Regulations
Duration:2 Days (Wednesday-Thursday)
Products:ecoAsset Manager 10.x
Instructor:Mark Brown and Mohammed Ali
Pricing:$2,400
Abstract:IHS ecoAsset Manager allows users to plan for, execute, and monitor emission levels, as well as market transactions, compliance activities, and the business processes that underlie compliance programs. The course will cover steps required to establish companies, facilities, units, accounts and users that support environmental programs. Learn how to enter and manage compliance and market transactions. Emissions and budget planning as well as the FERC Accounting features will be included. We will conclude with the Reporting module. Practical exercises that demonstrate the functionality of each module will be completed by each attendee.
 

IHS Essential Suite®

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Introduction to an Integrated Environmental Management Information System

Duration:1 Day (Wednesday)
Products:Essential Suite – All Modules
Instructor:Sean Aten and Mark Pratorius
Pricing:$1,200
Abstract:Join us for this overview of the power and range of Essential Suite software for managing EHS compliance and risks. Designed for current or prospective users, this session will cover the basics of this powerful enterprise platform, from system navigation and nomenclature through an introduction of the Essential Air module and its emission calculation capabilities.
 
Title:Advanced Air Emission Management and Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases
Duration:2 Days (Wednesday-Thursday)
Products:Essential Suite – Air, Performance Manager
Instructor:Cynthia Coppola and Alex Frazer
Pricing:$2,400  
Abstract:Gain the edge in implementing greenhouse gas and carbon management best practices! Discover expanded capabilities within Essential Suite that support complex air emissions inventory tracking, data analysis and reporting more easily and effectively than ever. See how several Essential Suite modules work in harmony to provide the detailed, verifiable data you need to assure compliance and achieve your business goals.
 
Title:Operational Risk Management and Performance Metrics
Duration:1 Day (Thursday)
Products:Essential Suite – Incident, Performance Manager, Advanced Reporting Solution (ARS)
Instructor:Geraldine Marquis and Marc Dillon
Pricing:$1,200
Abstract:Capturing information associated with critical events allows not only for a better grasp of causal factors and ramifications, but also how you can mitigate future issues. The key to unlocking this deeper understanding is meaningful analysis of data at hand. Using Essential Incident with the Advanced Reporting Solution and Essential Performance Manager, we will show you how raw data is transformed into operational metrics that drive increased productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall EHS performance.
 

IHS IMPACT ERM®


Special Notice: IMPACT ERM users are invited to join the annual IMPACT user group meeting on the morning of Wednesday, May 18, 2011 where they will have the opportunity to discuss exciting highlights of the v6.0 release, new challenges and successes.
 
Title:IMPACT ERM Basic Reporting
Duration:Half Day (Wednesday PM)
Products:IMPACT ERM
Instructor:TBD
Pricing:$600
Abstract:Data becomes information when it is successfully extracted from the system. Information becomes knowledge when the extracted information is relevant, timely and usable. This course is designed to teach the basics of pulling data from IMPACT into informative, usable reports. Topics will include basic reporting concepts, output types, setting up scenarios, report navigation, basic bundles and more.
 
Title:IMPACT ERM Advanced Reporting and Bundles
Duration:Half Day (Thursday AM)
Products:IMPACT ERM
Instructor:TBD
Pricing:$600
Abstract:The power of IMPACT is more fully realized when information from across the data sets is combined and presented using more sophisticated tools. This course covers more advanced reporting concepts and methods for the experienced IMPACT user. Topics will include object and data models, scenario templates, administration, advanced bundles and more.
 

IHS Intelligent Authoring™

Title:ISS Maker – The New Filters and Scripts
Duration:Half Day (Wednesday AM)
Products:Intelligent Authoring, ISS Maker
Instructor:Michel Desrosiers, Carrie Decatur
Pricing:$600 
Abstract:The new VB Scripts for ISS Maker built into the latest release of Intelligent Authoring (IA) allow you to manage customizations in the most efficient way possible. Customizations can be tailored to your business needs. This hands-on session will enable you to utilize the New ISS Maker filter functionality. 
(Prerequisite: We recommend that users registering for this session have previous ISS Maker experience. If you require a "refresher" on ISS Maker functionality we recommend attending our FREE 2 hour initiation Webex session before IHS SPECTRUM 2011.)
 
Title:Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Parameters Like: How to use Them to Alter Core Algorithm Behaviors… and More!
Duration:Half Day (Wednesday PM)
Products:Intelligent Authoring
Instructor:Michel Desrosiers, Carrie Decatur
Pricing:$600
Abstract:Parameter customization is an easy way to allow you to change how certain algorithms behave. Take this unique opportunity to learn about it all and understand how you can better tailor IA to your needs.
 
Title:Labeling Do and Don'ts: How to Easily Create and Publish Labels Using IA
Duration:Half Day (Thursday AM)
Products:Intelligent Authoring
Instructor:Michel Desrosiers, Carrie Decatur
Pricing:$600
Abstract:Much like the MSDS/SDSs and the Workplace Safety Card, proper hazardous material identification via the label is key to your employees' and customers’ safety. It facilitates recognition and understanding of numerous hazards. This hands-on session will look at the core objects available to you and how to best design your labels, size and position of pictograms and text fields, barcodes options and more. Learn from our technical experts about how IA can help you smooth out the transition to CLP and GHS label formats.
 
Title:Data Entry Tips & Tricks: How to Get the Best Out of EU, NA and GHS Algorithms
Duration:Half Day (Thursday PM)
Products:Intelligent Authoring
Instructor:Michel Desrosiers, Carrie Decatur
Pricing:$600
Abstract:Do you ever find yourself puzzled, not always knowing which data to enter or where to click in IA to trigger the correct algorithms output? Whether it’s for Europe, North America or GHS, there are key data triggers that will make all the difference… once you know about them! This session will be supported by real customer examples.
** Free extras: Queries, Folders and Data Export Tips and Tricks – will be covered as part of one or more of the above Intelligent Authoring™ sessions.
 

IHS opsInfo™

Title:Introduction to opsInfo: Maximizing the Utilization of Key Features and Enhanced Functionality
Duration:1 ½ Days (Wednesday-Thursday)
Products:opsInfo – All Modules
Instructor:Archana Shah, Michael Haecker, and Steve McDonough
Pricing:$1,800
Abstract:Gain valuable insights into the fundamentals of the opsInfo platform, from basic system navigation, nomenclature, and model definition to introductory report development and bulk data management. This course will benefit a wide variety of individuals, ranging from new users of the product through intermediate and advanced clientele.
 
Title:opsInfo for the Advanced User Community
Duration:1 Day (Wednesday)
Products:opsInfo – Web Model Mgm’t, FlexForms, Reporting, Dashboards, Web Data Import, Connect
Instructor:Leo Goldin
Pricing:$1,200
Abstract:This advanced user session is designed to take your opsInfo experience to the next level. Learn from our experts how to maximize your opsInfo investment by taking advantage of powerful capabilities, including Web Model Management and Reporting. See how to create complex Dashboards that allow for tracking of key organizational and performance metrics. Discover new methods for integrating your existing operational data systems. This session will include hands-on exercises to guide you through each topic and provide a more meaningful experience.

If you have questions, please email us or call Lori Lenarduzzi, Conference Registrar at 713 499-4308.

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