Issue 20 (January 2008)

Quarterly Newsletter on workforce process training

1. Are you struggling to provide an ESD training program that aligns with your ESD Control Plan?
2. What new courses are in development at ALC?
3. Would you like a free upgrade for LearnTech® courses?
4. Is finding time for training an issue?
5. Dr. Bob Abell presents at “Managing the Training Function” Conference.
6. Need information? Have a question? Here's how to contact us.

1. Are you struggling to provide an ESD training program that aligns with your ESD Control Plan?

Is your computer based ESD training tailored to specific practices in your location? 

• There is only one computer based ESD training course in the world that you can quickly tailor to match ESD practices in your location.
• There is only one computer based ESD training course in the world that is endorsed by the ESD Association.
• ESDA Principles of ESD Control course content complies with the ANSI/ESD S20.20 ESD control program guidelines as well as to JEDEC JESD625, and IEC 61340-5 standards.
• ESDA Principles of ESD Control is the most up-to-date computer based ESD training available.
• ESDA Principles of ESD Control is the first computer-delivered ESD training program to meet standards requirements for ESD training and training records, and to allow users to custom tailor ESD training content to match an S20.20 tailored ESD control program.
• For details, please visit: http://www.automatedlearning.com/products/ESDAPrinciplesofESDControl.cfm

2. What new courses are in development at ALC?

• Lead-Free SMT is in final stages of development.  We are taking orders now.
• Eye Wash is in final stages of development.  Ask about customizing this important safety course for your facility.
• An introductory course in RF is in development.  Expect news soon.
• Are there other titles you would like to see in this LAN, Web, or DVD format?  Email your request to eabell@automatedlearning.com.  Ask about the advantages our partners realize when we develop new titles.

3. Would you like a free upgrade for LearnTech® courses?

If you are an existing customer using LearnTech® LAN training, check your version against the latest version as noted on this list. 

Then contact info@automatedlearning.com to request a complimentary upgrade.  We will confirm that you qualify and then send your updates at no cost.

• ESD: An Introduction - v3.0
• ESD Control for Operators - v 3.0
• ESD: Field Service - v 2.0
• Décharges électrostatiques: Introduction - v 3.0
• Contrôle des DES pour les opérateurs - v 3.0
• Descarga electrostática: Una introducción - v2.0
• Control de la descarga electrostática - v 2.0
• ESD An  Introduction Korean - v 3.0
• ESD for Operators Mandarin - v 3.0
• ESD: See It! Believe It! Control It! - v 3.0
• ESD: Control Program Management - v 3.0
• ESD: Class 0 - v 3.0
• ESDA Principles of ESD Control - v 1.01
• Component Identification: Resistors - v 2.1
• Component Identification: Capacitors - v 2.1
• Component Identification: Semiconductors - v 2.1
• Component Identification: Switches & Relay - v 2.1
• Component Identification: Wires, Boards & Connectors - v 2.1
• Alambres, Trajetas y Conectores – v 2.0
• Circuit Card Assembly: An Introduction - v 2.1
• Circuit Card Assembly: Through Hole - v 2.1
• Circuit Card Assembly: Surface Mount - v 2.1
• High Reliability Solder and Rework - v 2.1
• Introducción al Soldeo - v 2.0
• Brasage et Retouche - v 2.1
• Löten und Nacharbeit - v 2.0
• Inventory Practices - v 2.1   
• Mechanical Assembly - v 2.1
• WHMIS Basics - v 3.0
• Material Safety Data Sheets - v 3.0
• Laser Safety - v 3.0
• Ergonomic Seating - v 3.0
• Going Lean: 5S Workplace Organization - v 3.0
• Going Lean: Visual Controls - v 3.0
• Going Lean: Introduction to Lean Concepts - v 3.1
• Lead-Free Soldering: Orientation - v 2.1    
• Lead-Free Soldering Rework - v 2.11
• Lead-Free Wave Solder - v 2.0
• Lead-Free Surface Mount (in development)

4. Is finding time for training an issue?

John and Walt Custer of Global SMT & Packaging (8.1, January 2008) report: We are now in the seasonal “slow period” – the trough between the Aug-Nov “holiday ramp-up” and the late spring “recovery.” All consumer electronics … follow this strongly seasonal demand pattern. Factories are currently less busy….
Where this slow time is predictable, then the first quarter is definitely a great time for scheduled training.  But what if unexpected orders arrive?

Where training is delivered as true JIT, the schedules remain flexible.  Any time anybody has a slow moment, LearnTech® training can be available.

Generally, the most expensive component of training is time as measured in human resources – a combination of both the leader’s time and the learner’s time.  Translate this time directly into money, as it is a definite cost of training. 

Another component of the human resource factor is motivation.  Which will be a stronger incentive for your employees:  threat of layoff due to slow times or promise of required and cross training during this period.  Corporate culture identifies its true attitude toward employees during slow times, and the results play out during the whole year. 

If you have time available right now and your organization could benefit from immediate, organized, certification training delivered in interesting modularized courses via the computer, talk with us, visit our website, discuss options, and let us help your organization and individuals achieve consistently high results.  It is possible for you to deliver training to your employees within a couple of days of ordering.  Our shipping is fast, our support is available, and our system is simple to install.  If you have training time now, do contact Evelyn at 866-263-9964 or email eabell@automatedlearning.com.

5. Dr. Bob Abell presents at “Managing the Training Function” Conference

Join our CEO, as he presents "Evaluating the Fit and Effectiveness of e-Learning" at the 2nd Annual Managing the Training Function, February 14-15th in Toronto, Canada.  For more conference information, visit http://www.automatedlearning.com/aboutus/managingthetraining.cfm.  

Contact ALC to discuss a 15% saving on your registration.

6. Need information? Have a question?  Here's how to contact us.        

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Kanata, ON
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Administration Office
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Kanata, ON
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Phone: 613-599-9975 x 16
Toll Free: 866 263-9964
Fax: 613-271-0611

Do you have other suggestions to improve our newsletter?
Please direct any comments or requests to:

Evelyn Abell
VP, Marketing and Sales
Automated Learning Corporation
613 599-9975 x 16
eabell@automatedlearning.com
http://www.automatedlearning.com

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