Reliability Education 2011 - 2012 Training Catalog - ReliaSoft

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow far ahead do I need to register for a course?In general, the sooner the better. Certain seminars do sell out. Therefore, it wouldbe best to register as soon as you have made your decision to attend.How important are the specified prerequisites?“One of the best I have attended. Veryvaluable and I learned something I canuse. Excellent instructor.”- John LodsVery important. Even though ReliaSoft will allow you to register without havingattended the prerequisite course(s), we strongly advise against it unless you already possess equivalent knowledge. Ourinstructors assume that the prerequisite knowledge is present and, to be fair to all, will not regress to cover prerequisitematerial.Who is the instructor?The pool of instructors for ReliaSoft’s training courses includes some of the creators of ReliaSoft’s software and experiencedpractitioners from both academia and industry. Short biographies for current instructors are posted on the website. Theinstructor for any particular seminar is selected based on the topic and individual availability. To inquire about the instructorassigned to a specific event, please contact ReliaSoft.Where will the seminars be held?Public training seminars are held in various U.S. and international locations at hotels or training centers that have beenselected to provide comfort and facilitate instruction. For more information, please review the “Venue” information providedon the website for the specific seminar that you will be attending.Do I need to make my own hotel reservations?Yes. Although we usually arrange a block of rooms (at special rates) at hotels where the training is being held (or near thetraining facilities being used), ReliaSoft does not make individual room reservations. You will need to contact hotels on yourown.May I use my own laptop?Yes. We encourage you to bring your own laptop for courses that feature hands-on software training. If you do not have theapplicable software already installed, please make sure you have the appropriate permissions to install educational (expiring)versions of the tools. For events held at the Reliability Training Center (RTC) in Tucson, computers will be available to use freeof charge. In some other venues, ReliaSoft may offer to provide a PC for an additional rental fee. When available, this optionwill be displayed when you register for the course.Are class materials sent to attendees prior to the event?When you register for any seminar, you will receive an e-mail with all instructions and materials necessary for you to reviewbefore attending the event. If you wish to familiarize yourself with the subject prior to the event, theoretical references forsome topics (including in-depth eTextbooks) can be found on the web at http://www.weibull.com. You can also access a freetrial version of the software and a multitude of practical examples from the web at http://www.ReliaSoft.com.Will I earn continuing education credits (CEUs)?Yes. Attendees are eligible for 0.1 educational units per contact hour. In addition, you can earn credit toward certificationunder the Certified Reliability Professional (CRP) program. The eligible credits are listed in this brochure and on the web.What happens if I am not able to attend a seminar that Iregistered for?Depending on the nature of your registration and when you notify ReliaSoft of yourchange in plans, you may have the option to substitute another person to attendthe seminar in your place, transfer to another upcoming scheduled seminar or, withsufficient advanced notice, cancel for a full refund. Specific conditions are listed inyour registration form.“This was the best class I have had inmy 23-year career. The training guide isvery complete and user-friendly. Thisclass is equivalent to many of mymaster’s degree classes.”- Bob Nicklin20