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    Class Schedules

    DateCourseDescriptionLocationCostTime
    12/02/2008 RFID Certification Course This two-day course is designed to prepare attendees for the CompTIA RFID+ examination. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of RFID technology, hardware and software capabilities, RFID system implementation, and system maintenance. The two-day program will combine classroom instruction with many real-life applications and hands-on exercises to provide attendees with a comprehensive RFID training. Attendees will gain the ability to install and maintain their own RFID systems upon completion of the RFID Training course. Penn State Behrend, Research and Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $249.00 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    12/11/2008 RFID Integration Standards This interactive course, designed for experienced IT professionals, provides a comprehensive overview of RFID middleware standards and RFID reader programming. Hands-on exercises planned for the course include: • How to write host software to connect to an RFID reader • How to configure an RFID reader • How to read tags from the reader - both on demand and through notifications • How to interface with I/O devices • How to receive data from Application Level Events (ALE) middleware applications Penn State Behrend, Research and Economic Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $129.00 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    01/13/2009 Introduction to RFID & RFID Integration Management Strategies Introduction to RFID provides an introductory overview of RFID technology and capabilities, and features hands-on demonstrations using RFID readers, antennas and tags. RFID Integration Management will provide attendees with a strategic vision for integrating RFID into your business enterprise. This course examines several popular technology packages and explores what they have to offer in the way of RFID functionality. Penn State Behrend, Research and Economic Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $98.00 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    01/13/2009 Introduction to RFID This briefing will give you an overview of RFID technology and capabilities with many demonstrations using leading edge RFID readers, antennas, and tags. Penn State Behrend, Research and Economic Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $49.00 8 a.m. to Noon
    01/13/2009 RFID Integration Strategies This half-day course provides a strategic vision for integrating RFID into your business enterprise. Geared toward decision makers who want to know how to get the most out of RFID, this course examines several popular technology packages and explores what they have to offer in the way of RFID functionality. Participants will receive an overview of RFID middleware and how it is used to span the gap between enterprise software and RFID hardware. Today, middleware can take an RFID event, such as reading a tag at a dock door, and inform the enterprise software of your company of that event. Penn State Behrend, Research and Economic Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $49.00 1 to 5 p.m.
    03/31/2009 RFID Certification Course This two-day course is designed to prepare attendees for the CompTIA RFID+ examination. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of RFID technology, hardware and software capabilities, RFID system implementation, and system maintenance. The two-day program will combine classroom instruction with many real-life applications and hands-on exercises to provide attendees with a comprehensive RFID training. Attendees will gain the ability to install and maintain their own RFID systems upon completion of the RFID Training course. Penn State Behrend, Research and Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $249.00 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    04/14/2009 RFID Integration Standards This interactive course, designed for experienced IT professionals, provides a comprehensive overview of RFID middleware standards and RFID reader programming. Hands-on exercises planned for the course include: • How to write host software to connect to an RFID reader • How to configure an RFID reader • How to read tags from the reader - both on demand and through notifications • How to interface with I/O devices • How to receive data from Application Level Events (ALE) middleware applications Penn State Behrend, Research and Economic Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $129.00 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    05/14/2009 RFID Certification Course This two-day course is designed to prepare attendees for the CompTIA RFID+ examination. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of RFID technology, hardware and software capabilities, RFID system implementation, and system maintenance. The two-day program will combine classroom instruction with many real-life applications and hands-on exercises to provide attendees with a comprehensive RFID training. Attendees will gain the ability to install and maintain their own RFID systems upon completion of the RFID Training course. Penn State Behrend, Research and Development Center (REDC), Erie, PA $249.00 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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    Course Descriptions
    • By definition, a web conference (or webinar) is a conference, meeting, or event conducted via the Internet.
       
    • This educational seminar, delivered as a webinar, will give you an understanding of web conferencing technology and capabilities and how it can impact your business, from reducing costs to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of communications. You will also learn what to consider when searching for a web conferencing provider.
       
    • Visit the Field Guide to Web Conferencing information page for more details.
       

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    • This class will demystify the technology of web based stores. Attendees will learn the keys to finding what they need to create an online store with a breakdown of the terminology and key features that are available.
       
    • The class uses a blend of lecture and hands on exercises, including the building of an actual store. The course also covers best practices in site design and structure, as well as search engine optimization with an emphasis on paid search engine marketing.
       

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    • This executive briefing will give you an overview of RFID technology and capabilities with many demonstrations using leading edge RFID readers, antennas, and tags.
       
    • We are in the early stages of RFID adoption and NOW is the time to gain experienced and implement a pilot project ... stay ahead of this paradigm shifting technology ... begin your journey now by attending this briefing!
       
    • Please visit our RFID information center for additional information.

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    • Have a professional teach you effective strategies for buying on eBay. Training will be delivered by a certified eBay Education Specialist who uses the most up-to-date training and student materials - the same ones used by eBay University.
       
    • You will have the opportunity to create an account, bid and buy during the course. You will also learn how to avoid the common pitfalls so many eBay buyers experience. The class will help to demystify the eBay experience, enabling buyers to obtain the best value.
       

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    • Want to learn to sell like a pro on eBay? Certified eBay Education Specialist, Doug Luthringer will teach you how at The Basics of eBay Selling seminar. Learn tried and true methods from an expert, who has discovered techniques to obtain the highest possible bids through competitive pricing and listing strategies.
       

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    • This class was created for experienced eBay sellers who want to obtain techniques that will increase their efficiency and profits. The class is perfect for those who wish to keep up-to-date on the current eBay tools and learn how they can increase their productivity. This class will provide you with the knowledge to expedite the selling process and will leave you fully capable to improve your eBay business.
       

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    • Do you know where all your paper is? Do you know that, on average, one out of 20 office documents is lost and that it can cost as much as $250 to recreate that document? Compliance with federal regulations such as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and SEC Rule 17a-4 present even more problems. Today, businesses like yours are concerned with facing a variety of similar document management issues.

    • eBizitPA is proud to present the Introduction to Document Management Class. Developed by Ralph Gammon, an industry analyst and long-time editor, this course will introduce you to many effective methods of document management. Topics will include scanning, automatic routing, and archiving documents for long-term storage.

    • By taking this course, you will learn about current compliance and legal issues involving document management.

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    • eBizITPA is proud to introduce Internet Marketing Strategies. This hands-on course provides you with strategic insight to develop or strengthen your web presence and effectively reach your target audience. By highlighting the key components of an e-marketing plan, the course explains how to promote business and acquire new customers online. With powerful, proven strategies, you will learn today's best practices and tactics including email marketing, search engine marketing, the importance of a customer focused web site and how to track and measure the success of your marketing efforts.

    • This course provides you with the insight necessary to assess and seize opportunities in this powerful and dynamic environment. You will learn how to do business in the online marketplace and make an informed decision on the best solution for your company. An experienced professional will demonstrate how e-marketing can drive new business to your organization and provide an efficient way to access your products. You will also gain an understanding of a variety of e-marketing applications while learning how to take advantage of the benefits new technology holds for real productivity gains, cost savings and increasing sales.

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    • Reverse auctions and electronic Requests for Quotes (eRFQ's) are among the most widely used and easily adopted e-Business tools. They provide buyers with a means to locate and evaluate suppliers and realize savings that average 15% - 20% over historical cost. Suppliers also stand to gain with access to new markets and the opportunity for valuable market intelligence.

    • This course provides buyers and sellers the strategic perspective necessary to become viable players in this dynamic environment. Participants from both sides of the buy will have the opportunity to interact and understand each other's perspective while learning the fundamentals necessary to thrive in the electronic marketplace. Topics include: overview, participant roles and benefits, cost analysis, bidding strategy and event strategy. The session concludes with an opportunity to experience the bidding and quoting process by participating in a live simulation using eDynaQuote.

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