ExtendSim Simulation Software TrainingTrainingImagine That Inc. authorized training programs. Learn how to use ExtendSim to its fullest potential, improve your modeling skills, and be more productive in your projects.

These instructor-led courses feature hands-on tasks and real-world scenarios, are held either quarterly or semi-annually at various locations throughout the US. In addition, we have the flexibility to train virtually anywhere. Our on-site courses can be tailored to your environment and situation specific needs anywhere in the world.

 

These instructor-led courses feature hands-on tasks and real-world scenarios. Public courses are held on scheduled dates and at various locations throughout the US. In addition, our on-site courses can be tailored to your environment and situation specific needs anywhere in the world.

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About ExtendSim Trainers
Online Simulation ResourcesRobin Clark is co-founder and partner at the Quantitative Modeling & Training Group (QMT) which offers advanced lean and simulation courses as well as coaching services. At QMT, Robin is an ExtendSim simulation instructor, model builder, and block-level developer. His primary passion is teaching and mentoring students. In addition, he has developed several web-based and face-to-face simulation courses including graphical simulation databases, simulation development environments, rate-based modeling, and simulation modeling for health care. In the last 8 years Robin has trained over 400 beginner and advanced simulation students to use the ExtendSim simulation software. Robin has a BS in Physics and an MS in Management Science. He is a member of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), and the Association for Operations Management (APICS).

Robin Clark of QMT and David Krahl of Imagine That Inc. are the only instructors authorized to teach the Imagine That Inc. training programs in North America. These authorized training programs include instructor-led public and on-site courses as well as web-based classes.
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2012 ExtendSim Public Training Courses

These dates and locations are subject to change. For public training courses in locations outside the USA, please see our list of Authorized Training Providers.

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Public Training $1600
  March 12 to 14, 2012 Arlington, VA
  May 7 to 9, 2012 Las Vegas, NV
  August 13 to 15, 2012 Washington DC
  November 5 to 7, 2012 Phoenix, AZ

Register for ExtendSim TrainingLearn how to build simulation models using ExtendSim. This 3 day hands-on workshop covers the basics of discrete event simulation. Topics include:

arrow Understanding fundamental simulation concepts
arrow The basic item handling blocks
arrow Using key value handling blocks
arrow Working with item properties, such as attributes and priorities
arrow Routing items
arrow Batching & unbatching items
arrow Presentation features including hierarchy, cloning, and 2D animation
arrow Resource Management using the Resource Pool and Resource Item methods
arrow Working with Equation blocks
arrow Creating, editing, and accessing an ExtendSim database

ExtendSim Essential TrainingEssential Training for ExtendSimEssential Training is designed for those who are new to ExtendSim or new to simulation modeling. Students will build, run, and analyze a model on Day 1 and explore more modeling components and concepts on subsequent days. The focus is on discrete event modeling, but the class is also essential for new rate-based modelers.

Course materials include:

arrow Laptop computer for each student's use
arrow Course manual with case studies
arrow ExtendSim User Guide
arrow Solution files for all exercises

Printer Friendly versionMay also be combined with the Modeling Techniques course. See Essential Training + Modeling Techniques.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills (Windows XP or Vista). Knowledge of basic statistics (random distributions and confidence intervals) recommended.

On-site Essential Training

Public TrainingThis course may also be scheduled at your convenience and in your facilities as a privately held on-site training. We will send one of our authorized expert instructors to your site for an intensive, hands-on, 3 day Essential Training for ExtendSim.

For a class of up to 5 students, the cost is $5500 plus instructor expenses (quoted on a "not to exceed" basis). Additional students are $400 each, up to a maximum of 10 students.

Contact Imagine That Inc. for quote and availability of on-site training. Please be aware of the Cancellation Policy for on-site traning courses before reserving your training date.

Jam SessionJam Session

At the end of the course week, don't miss the free Jam Session!


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Public Training $2500
  March 12 to 16, 2012 Arlington, VA
  May 7 to 11, 2012 Las Vegas, NV
  August 13 to 17, 2012 Washington DC
  November 5 to 9, 2012 Phoenix, AZ

Essential Training + Modeling Techniques for ExtendSimRegister for ExtendSim TrainingThis 5 day hands-on workshop covers the basics of discrete event simulation modeling using ExtendSim while applying it to a class project. The workshop is divided into two modules - 3 days for Essential Training and 2 days for Modeling Techniques.

ExtendSim Training CourseThe Modeling Techniques module takes the concepts learned in the Essential Training module and applies them to a class project. This gives the students time to reflect upon and apply the concepts they have just learned while being coached by the instructor. The students then learn and apply more advanced concepts to the model to understand appropriate analysis techniques. In addition to what is taught in the Essential Training module, Modeling Techniques topics include:

arrow Expanded work on building models
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Understanding basic simulation statistics

arrow Learning validation and verification techniques
arrow Scenario Manager
arrow Data management and exchange with an ExtendSim database
arrow Debugging and troubleshooting

This course is designed for Engineers, Managers, System Analysts, and anyone else who wants to learn simulation modeling and/or get up to speed quickly with ExtendSim. It is appropriate both for those who are new to ExtendSim 8 and for beginning/intermediate simulation modelers. Course materials include:

arrow Laptop computer for each student's use
arrow Course manual with case studies
arrow ExtendSim User Guide
arrow Solution files for all exercises
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Prerequisites: Basic computer skills (Windows XP or Vista). Knowledge of basic statistics (random distributions and confidence intervals) recommended.

On-site Essential Training + Modeling Techniques

Public TrainingThis course may also be scheduled at your convenience and in your facilities as a privately held on-site training. We will send one of our authorized expert instructors to your site for an intensive, hands-on, 4.5 day training.

For a class of up to 5 students, the cost is $7500 plus instructor expenses (quoted on a Not To Exceed basis). Additional students are $700 each, up to a maximum of 10 students.

For classes over 10 students, a second instructor is required. The cost is $15,000 for the first 11 students; additional students are $700 each (maximum 20 students). Travel expenses for both instructors will be quoted on a Not To Exceed basis.

Contact Imagine That Inc. for quote and availability of on-site training. Please be aware of the refund policy for on-site traning courses before reserving your training date.

Jam SessionJam Session

The Modeling Techniques portion of the course ends around noon on Friday. However, stick around for the afternoon and don't miss the free Jam Session!


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Public Training $1600
. February 14 and 15, 2012 Arlington, VA
  June 5 and 6, 2012 Knoxville, TN
  September 25 and 26, 2012 Knoxville, TN

Register for ExtendSim TrainingThe database feature is unique to ExtendSim. It is an extremely powerful tool for managing data in complex models, easily updating data inputs, and quickly performing simulation experiments. This two day class will teach you how to store, retrieve, and manage data in ExtendSim.

Explore ExtendSim's extensive data exchange, storage, and management capabilities while learning about:

arrow Creating ExtendSim databases
arrow Data management methods
arrow Internal data storage techniques
arrow Dynamic linking between an ExtendSim database and data
arrow Establishing Parent/Child relationships
arrow Basic to advanced blocks for data management
arrow Blocks for data exchange
arrow User interfaces for data exchange
arrow Using the Excel Add-In for ExtendSim databases
arrow Database address attributes

The focus is on creating and using internal ExtendSim databases, but other data exchange and storage capabilities will also be discussed.

This course is designed for Engineers, Managers, System Analysts, and anyone else who wants to learn how to manage data and maximize the usage of
databases in ExtendSim and to manage data.

Course materials include:

arrow Laptop computer for each student's use
arrow Course manual with case studies
arrow Solution files for all exercises

Printer Friendly versionThis course is offered publicly semi-annually in Knoxville, Tennessee. Combine this course with Programming in ExtendSim for a 4-day advanced training and save $600 off the combined course fees. Add one more day of Rate-Based Modeling training and receive a 25% package discount on this week-long advanced ExtendSim training -- regularly $4000 for the week, combine all three advanced courses and pay just $3000.

Prerequisites: Essential Training for ExtendSim and Modeling Techniques courses, or, on instructor approval, a comparable proficiency.

On-Site ExtendSim Database and Data Management Training

On-Site TrainingThis course can be scheduled at your convenience and in your facilities as a privately held, two day on-site training. For up to 5 students, the cost is $4000 plus instructor expenses (quoted on a "not to exceed" basis). Additional students are $500 each, up to a maximum of 10 students.

Contact Imagine That Inc. for quote and availability of on-site training. Please be aware of the Cancellation Policy for on-site traning courses before reserving your training date.

Jam SessionJam Session

At the end of the course week, don't miss the free Jam Session!

 

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Public Training $1600
. February 16 and 17, 2012 Arlington, VA
  June 7 and 8, 2012 Knoxville, TN
  September 27 and 28, 2012 Knoxville, TN

TrainingRegister for ExtendSim TrainingCreate custom components in the ExtendSim development environment plus learn how to maximize usage of the equation blocks. ExtendSim provides both an internal programming language (ModL) and dialog editor. These two integrated features allow you to create custom modules and capabilities for ExtendSim, including accessing code written in external languages.

This two day workshop covers the common uses and features of the ExtendSim programming language (ModL), as well as the mechanics of block creation. In this course, you will learn:

arrow ModL code overview
arrow ModL structure, system variables, and global variables
arrow Creating a custom block, with icon, connectors, tabbed dialog, and Help text
arrow Using common predefined functions
arrow Understanding messages and message handlers
arrow Understanding the continuous & discrete event architecture
arrow Working with event posting code
arrow Adding animation to block dialogs, block icons, and hierarchical blocks
arrow Interacting with dialog items and database tables
arrow Tips for enhancing block dialogs and capabilities
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Problem solving using the Source Code Debugger

Students will start by building an ExtendSim block and storing it in a library. During the course, you will add features to the ExtendSim block as you delve deeper into the development environment. After taking this course, you should have sufficient knowledge to create custom components and features in ExtendSim.

This course is designed for Engineers, Managers, System Analysts, and anyone else who wants to learn how to create custom components and features in ExtendSim.

Course materials include:

arrow Laptop computer for each student's use
arrow Course manual with case studies
arrow Solution files for all exercises

Printer Friendly versionThis course is offered publicly semi-annually in Knoxville, Tennessee. Combine this course with ExtendSim Databases and Data Management for a 4-day advanced training and save $600 off the combined course fees. Add one more day of Rate-Based Modeling training and receive a 25% package discount on this week-long advanced ExtendSim training -- regularly $4000 for the week, combine all three advanced courses and pay just $3000.

Prerequisites: Essential Training for ExtendSim and Modeling Techniques courses, or, on instructor approval, a comparable proficiency. Familiarity with programming concepts and terminology (C++ recommended).  

On-Site Programming in ExtendSim

On-Site TrainingThis course can be scheduled at your convenience and in your facilities as a privately held, two day on-site training. For up to 5 students, the cost is $4000 plus instructor expenses (quoted on a "not to exceed" basis). Additional students are $500 each, up to a maximum of 10 students.

Contact Imagine That Inc. for quote and availability of on-site training. Please be aware of the Cancellation Policy for on-site traning courses before reserving your training date.

Jam SessionJam Session

The Programming in ExtendSim course ends around noon on Friday. However, stick around for the afternoon and don't miss the free Jam Session!

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Public Training
. No public training sessions scheduled - on-site training only

This course is available as an on-site course at customer request; contact Imagine That Inc. for on-site pricing and availability.

Please be aware of the Cancellation Policy for on-site traning courses before reserving your training date.

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Public Training $800
. February 13, 2012 Arlington, VA
  June 4, 2012 Knoxville, TN
  September 24, 2012 Knoxville, TN

Register for ExtendSim TrainingLearn how to use the discrete rate (rate-based) capabilities of ExtendSim AT. A hybrid of continuous and discrete event modeling, discrete rate modeling simulates rates of flow that change when events occur. This is the most common, and most efficient, method of modeling high-speed, high-volume systems such as packaging lines, mining operations, the manufacturing of powders and fluids, chemical processes, and so forth.

This course explores each block in the Rate library and presents modeling techniques such as:

arrow Sources, storage, and units
arrow Defining rates and critical constraints
arrow Methods for merging and diverging flow
arrow Control logic, including goals, hysteresis, shifts, and changeovers
arrow Mixing flow and items, such as for filling and palletizing operations

Course materials include:

arrow Laptop computer for each student's use
arrow Course manual with case studies
arrow Solution files for all exercises

Printer Friendly versionThis course is offered publicly three times a year. Combine this course with ExtendSim Databases and Data Management and Programming in ExtendSim for a week-long advanced training and receive a 25% package discount -- regularly $4000 for the week, combine all three advanced courses and pay just $3000.

Prerequisite: Completion of an Essential Training for ExtendSim class or, on instructor's approval, a comparable proficiency in ExtendSim. This requirement is absolutely necessary before taking this course.

On-Site Rate-Based Modeling

On-Site TrainingThis course can be scheduled at your convenience and in your facilities as a privately held, one day on-site training. For up to 5 students, the cost is $2000 plus instructor expenses (quoted on a "not to exceed" basis). Additional students are $300 each, up to a maximum of 10 students.

Contact Imagine That Inc. for quote and availability of on-site training. Please be aware of the Cancellation Policy for on-site traning courses before reserving your training date.

Jam SessionJam Session

At the end of the course week, don't miss the free Jam Session!

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On-site Training
. No public training sessions scheduled - course under development
Course under development. Contact Imagine That Inc. if you are interested in this course.
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