We've made it quick and easy for you to plan ahead. Just click on the PDF links below to print out course listings for February through April 2008. You can also learn more about vLabs, our online instructor-led courses, by following the vLab link to the Lawson Learning web site.

• vLabs: Virtual Learning Labs (PDF schedule) Get more vLab information online
• Lawson M3 Learning Labs: Customer Training Schedule (PDF)
• Lawson S3 Learning Labs: Customer Training Schedule (PDF)
• Online Learning Library: Interactive Webcasts (PDF)

To register go to http://support.lawson.com, log in, click "Training," and then click the "Access Training" link.

Need help finding a class? If you have specialized learning needs or are looking for a course not included in these schedules, give us a call at 1-888-449-8931 or click here to send us an e-mail.

Content Management for Lawson Learning Accelerator

	How can we track and manage the training content we’ve generated with Lawson Learning Accelerator? It’s becoming quite a record-keeping challenge!
	All you need is Learning Manager, a robust content management system developed especially for Lawson Learning Accelerator.
If you need to train staff and document your systems, you may be among the many companies around the world who are already using Lawson Learning Accelerator. One of the biggest value propositions of Learning Accelerator is that it’s not simply Lawson-focused; you can use it with any application software your business runs — which means you may quickly find yourself with a great deal of content to manage and track. To meet this challenge, Lawson developed a management system for Lawson Learning Accelerator that will quickly and easily deploy, track, and report on content activities, even as Learning Accelerator-built content expands. The application delivers learning content to your end users based on their specific profiles and requirements. “This tool will help you easily manage volumes of records,” explains Larry Marty, global product owner for Learning Accelerator. “Plus, because it’s so easy to install, you can be up and running within a Microsoft SQL Server environment in less than 24 hours.” Benefits for Learners Learners can log in to Learning Manager and view the courses and material pertinent to their area of responsibility. They may also review their own progress, print reports, and view statistical data. Benefits for Administrators Authorized managers and administrators will find that Learning Manager is especially useful as an assessment tool. You can use it not only to push content out to your users, but also to evaluate their understanding of the content — and tweak it where necessary to help improve the learning experience. You can also review groups of learners and generate reports, limit the courses to which users have access, monitor training quality and user progress, and more. “We have over 50 customers worldwide who are beginning to use Lawson Learning Accelerator,” Marty notes. Now, with the addition of this content management tool, they’ll get even more value from their initial investment.” If you would like more information about Lawson Learning Accelerator or Learning Manager, contact your Lawson account executive, call Larry Marty at 651.767.6352, or send an e-mail to larrry.marty@lawson.com.

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A New Approach for Lawson System Foundation Training

Starting this April we’re combining two popular classes into one streamlined five-day course titled Lawson System Foundation and Administration 9.0. In the past, we offered a two-day Technical Foundation class, followed by a three-day System Administration course; however, customers did not always realize both opportunities were available. To offer a better learning experience, we’ve refreshed the content and redesigned the course. We’ll use the first day to discuss the foundational concepts and use the remaining four days to cover the substantial administration features. Separate versions of the course are offered for all three platforms: Windows, Unix, and System i.

Hit the Learning Jackpot at Lawson CUE 08

We hope you can join us in mid-March when Lawson Learning heads to Las Vegas for Lawson CUE 08. “The conference theme this year is ’SimplySmarter,’ explains Jacquelyn Olson, director, Americas Learning. It’s a theme we embrace not just at CUE, but all year. This year our Lawson Learning activities and sessions focus on helping our customers get the most out of their Lawson investment through training.”

In addition to the Power Training courses we’ve been steadily promoting, we’re offering Express Sessions and hands-on demonstrations in the Lawson Learning Lab. Our interactive lab will be equipped with nearly 30 computers and headsets where customers can sit down and get involved.

The Learning Lab will also include separate areas with giant screen computers where we’ll offer mini-demos of Learning Accelerator, the Lawson Learning Management System, and our newest offering, the Virtual Learning Lab. And finally, we’ll have an enclosed theater area featuring informative presentations on a first come, first serve basis.

Learning Lab Highlights for Lawson CUE 08

• Customized Learning Plans: Spend a half-hour with a Lawson Learning staff member to discuss your specific training needs, and walk away with a customized plan based on our Learning Tracks for Lawson M3 and S3 technology and applications.
  
  
• OnDemand Training: Come and go as you please. Choose one or more of the 10 free courses for a quick look at some of our most popular training options. Each training session is approximately one hour.
  
  
• Lawson Learning Management System: Take a tour of the new Learning Management System and find out how easy it is to register and track your learning activities.
  
  
• Express Sessions: Stop by and spend 20-30 minutes getting a quick, focused overview on a variety of topics. No registration required. You’ll find answers to questions such as: How do I learn Lawson without leaving my desk? How can System Administrators prepare for migration to Lawson System Foundation 9.0? How do I keep my organization Lawson smart?
  
  
• Learning Accelerator Demo: See how this exciting new tool streamlines the creation and deployment of on- demand training, tests, documentation, and support for your Lawson users.
  
  
• vLab Demo: Lawson Learning is all about choice – getting smarter your way. Learn how our new Virtual Learning Labs will help you extend and reinforce your knowledge through hands-on, collaborative learning – all from the comfort of your own desk.
  
  
• Prize Drawing: Enter our daily drawing for an environmentally-friendly gift – a weekend at a ‘green’ resort! Stop by and take a quick survey about your Lawson Learning needs and experiences. Watch for details in the next issue of SimplySmarter.

In addition to the many activities taking place in the Learning Lab, a Lawson CUE Academy featuring Learning Accelerator is also planned. Pre-registration is required for this hands-on session. The class is limited to 25 participants.

Don’t gamble with your training dollars! Stop by the Learning Lab at CUE 08 and meet with our experts to take your Lawson knowledge to the next level. This year’s Lawson CUE will be held March 17-20, 2008 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. To register or get more information, visit the CUE web site.