PTracker Pro

Training Media
Learning Management
User Information Database
Performance Data Tracking

Why PTracker Pro?
On the surface, PTracker Pro is a
Windows-based learning
management and performance
tracking application. But under
the hood, it is much more.
Quality Training
Next-Level Data Management
Whether your operation is small or grossing Are you using paper tests for knowledge
billions annually, operator training is a vital assessments and/or manually entering data
investment that increases the life of machinery, such as trainee information, test results, and
prevents accidents and injuries, and boosts course attendance into spreadsheets and
overall resource production by increasing
databases? PTracker Pro's centralized
awareness, improving efficiency, and reducing management system not only eliminates the
equipment downtime. Effective training is much time and error potential associated with tedious
more than 1. Enforces simply learning having with trainees interactive pour learning through manual data entry but also provides an
content that simplifies complex concepts in a clear,
paper or online visual fashion. manuals; it comprises visually organized method to quickly search for and
appealing 2. Eliminates content that potential conveys for errors complex
create reports with the information you need to
associated with manual entry of user, test, course, and other data
concepts 3. Provides in a structured, performance easy-to-follow monitoring to manner. monitor performance and identify deficiencies in
identify deficiencies in training, personnel, and equipment.
training, personnel, and equipment.
4. Improves
User Friendliness
Having a good learning management system is
virtually useless if you spend more time sifting
through dozens of screens trying to figure out
how to get the program to work than actually
using it. If you need a degree in database
administration or rocket science to operate a
system, you need a better one ASAP.
Software Customizability
Your business is growing and changing;
shouldn't your management software do the
same? Why pay hundreds of thousands of
dollars for a one-size-fits-all application that
forces you to tailor your operation to the system
instead of the other way around? We can
customize PTracker Pro to fit virtually any need
required by your business, making it truly YOUR
software.

PTracker Pro Components
Training Content
Interactive web-based content, animations,
simulations, and other learning media
Content Structure
User Information Database
Manage data for all employees and contractors,
including basic HR information, shift and
supervisor assignments, job/task qualifications,
and access levels
Create, import, and/or configure training courses,
tests and quizzes, and other components
Trainer Tools
Schedule classes; create, assign, and track
certifications and checklist tasks.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
View test results, trainee content progress, and
other performance data; create canned and
custom reports

Training Content
The trainee learning content is the
backbone of the PTracker Pro system. PAI
can develop web pages, animations and
simulators, PDF documents, and other
training media for every aspect of your
mobile equipment, plant, and maintenance
operations.
Training content is launched directly in the
PTracker Pro application and can be
integrated with any existing training
material you may have, be it web-based
content, PowerPoint slides, Office
documents, or other supported formats.

Training Content:
Learning Management
Training Learning Center
The Trainee Learning Center is the onestop
shop for users to launch and view
progress on their assigned training
content modules, electronic tests, and
trainer/course evaluations. They can
also view scheduled classes as well as
completed and outstanding certifications
and checklist tasks. This allows them to
progress through an instructor-led
curriculum or learn independently.
Electronic Tests
Electronic tests assess the user’s
knowledge of the training content.
Questions can be text-only or also
incorporate images, animations, and
other visual aids. As with training
content, PAI can develop all
assessment materials.
Learning Reinforcement
After taking an electronic test, the user
can view wrong answer reports
containing only the questions answered
incorrectly and the reference location in
the training content. Users can then
research the information for themselves
before retaking the test.

Training Structure
Import data
If you already have test questions, course
information, test scores, content time
tracking, or other training data in
electronic format, it can be seamlessly
integrated into PTracker Pro, be it
imported from a source file or pasted/
entered directly into the application.
Configure tests and courses
Modules contain all tests and checklists
corresponding to a specific section of
the content; groups contain courses
and certifications. Trainers can create,
configure, and assign modules and
groups.
Customize training content
Content can be displayed in any
language, incorporating an interface
toggle button and/or site search
functionality if needed. PTracker Pro
also tracks user progress and time
spent within each content module.

User Information Database
Customize data fields
Authorized individuals can create and
edit the fields and sub-fields used for
storing data for all PTracker Pro users.
This allows PTracker Pro to be used
solely as an information database.
Multiple user access levels
Administrators and supervisors can set
up user accounts of varying levels of
restriction, controlling the functionality
and information accessible to each
PTracker Pro user.
Import and export data
Information of any type can be quickly
imported from and exported back to
Excel as needed.

Schedule classes
Quickly create class schedules to
accommodate multiple instructors and
training locations. Trainees will be able
to stay on top of upcoming classes and
launch content directly from their
personal itinerary screen. Trainers and
supervisors can export schedules by
instructor, location, and trainee, and set
up distribution lists to automatically
have these schedules e-mailed to
authorized personnel on a regular
basis, whether or not they actually use
the PTracker Pro software.
Assign and track items
When the trainer determines that a user
has completed the requirements for a
checklist or a certification, he or she
assigns a completion date . A
customizable alert system notifies
trainers of assigned user certifications
that have expired or will soon expire.

Performance Tracking and Reporting
Data reporting
PTracker Pro’s powerful reporting system
allows you to create one of our many
preset reports or design your own custom
reports using any data in the systems and
desired filters. Frequently used reports
can be saved and pinned as shortcuts for
quick access. Once an Excel report is
generated, filters are automatically added,
allowing easy sorting and filtering of data
within the spreadsheet itself.
Track trainee progress
Once a user is selected in this screen, data
tabs show test scores, training content
progress, and attained checklist tasks and
certifications for that user. On-screen
information can be seamlessly exported to
Excel or Crystal Reports.

Troubleshooting and Security
Administrators have access to system
event logs (which record PTracker Pro
activity for all users), user login history,
potential crash reports, and other
information. They can also edit server
paths for web content, configure SQL
database settings, and restore deleted
system data.
Maintenance and updates
Full tech support for PTracker Pro is
offered via e-mail, phone/conference call,
or on-site visits as needed. PAI proactively
releases upgrades to PTracker Pro, but we
also can work with you on specific
application improvements to customize
the program to your growing needs.
Installation and Setup
PAI can perform the entire installation and
configuration of PTracker Pro and the web
content as well as give training sessions
for your users, trainers, and/or
supervisors. Setup and training can be
done on-site or remotely.

PTracker Pro vs. Standard Learning Management System
The data below was not merely compiled from at-a-glance research data; it is based on our
numerous experiences over the years with clients who spent exorbitant amounts of time and
money on learning management systems (LMS) to manage training content and performance
data. In virtually every instance, the client eventually cut their losses with the LMS and
transitioned to PTracker Pro. We hope that this information can save you the time, headache,
and resources that many of our clients have had to endure.
Standard LMS
PTracker Pro
Setup time and
complexity
Often complex and time-consuming to develop
and adapt web modules such that they can be
uploaded without errors. Many clients are
forced to contract outside help and can spend
days or weeks waiting for updates.
PAI can seamlessly handle all development,
installation, and maintenance of your
training content and PTracker Pro
application. Updates can be managed
remotely, usually in a matter of minutes.
Scope of training
content
Limited in overall scope. Since most LMSs are
developed for student education and employee
training, they are good for simple, linear content,
such as slide presentations, not extensive
interrelated training content (e.g., mine
operations). As a result, configuring globally
accessible content either requires significant disk
space or, in most cases, is not possible at all.
Large scope gives complete overview of training
material, showing relationships among
equipment descriptions, plant processes, and
operating procedures. Graphics, animations, and
other content can be accessed from any part of
the training web as needed, improving the
quality of the learning experience as well as
decreasing the overall disk space usage.
Data tracking
and reporting
Some LMSs have full custom reporting and
data exporting capabilities, but most are
limited to test score data.
Reports can be generated using any data in the
system, be it user information, module data, test
questions and results, and/or user time tracking.
Customization
Generally, once you purchase an LMS, it is static
and unchanging. The manufacturer may release
occasional updates, but these are often mere
cosmetic improvements and bug fixes.
Both your training content and PTracker Pro
software can be customized and improved at
any time to suit the specific growing needs
of your operation.
Ease of use
There is generally a high learning curve for
trainers and supervisors using the application to
manage content and get performance data due
to convoluted, over-crowded interfaces.
Simple, user-friendly interface allows individuals
without much computer experience to easily
perform application functions.
Foreign-language
support
Most LMS applications do not have foreign
language support. All text in the learning
content and application is in English.
Training web content can be developed in any
language or in multiple languages, incorporating a
toggle feature if desired. PTracker Pro supports
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Russian
text; other languages can be added as necessary.
Price (PTracker
Pro only)
An LMS that accommodates the above
functionality would be prohibitively expensive,
sometimes more than $1 million.
PTracker Pro costs $200,000 or less (varies
by client needs) and, in most cases, offers
more functionality and superior ease of use.

Are you ready to take your operation
to the next level? Don’t wait another
moment – contact us for a free demo
of PTracker Pro today!
Performance Associates
International
10195 North Oracle Road, Suite 105
Tucson, Arizona 85704
U.S.A.
Tel: (520) 544-2220
Fax: (520) 544-2255
Web Site: www.perfnet.com
E-Mail: performance@perfnet.com