Effectively manage your organization's software
assets
May 9-10, 2011
Merit Network is
please to present a repeat presentation of Certified Software
Manager (CSM) and Advanced Software Manager (ASM), two
one-day classes on managing organizational software assets
effectively, ethically and legally. The classes will be
presented in Ann Arbor on May 9-10, 2011.
Merit first hosted these classes in February, and based on
strong demand and positive responses we have arranged for
a quick return to help continue learning in this important
area.
Through the contributions of the Merit Community
Supporter Program, significant discounts are
available to Merit Members to attend both classes and to
send multiple attendees. Scholarships are also available;
please read below for more details. Complete information
and registration are available now at:
http://www.merit.edu/learning/csm2
About the
classes
Effective
management of software within an organization can enhance
operations, save money, and avoid complicated and costly
legal issues. Certified Software Manager begins toward
that goal with a solid background on copyright law and
piracy, software licensing principles, anti-piracy efforts
and compliance practices. Finally, the course demonstrates
how your organization can develop, communicate and execute
an effective software management plan.
Advanced Software Manager builds upon CSM by delving into
the logistics and methods of asset management plan
enforcement, vendor management and auditing procedures,
among other topics.
Both classes include the accompanying certification test,
a $100 value.
Who should
attend?
These classes,
delivered by LicenseLogic
of Washington, D.C., are highly valuable for any
professional with a role in the software life cycle. A
sample of those who will benefit from CSM and ASM:
- IT
Administrators
- IT
Asset Managers
- IT
Services Managers
-
Contracts Managers
-
Helpdesk and Desktop Support
- Network
Administrators
-
Purchasing Managers
-
Software Licensing Managers
-
Software Compliance Managers
- System
Administrators
Organizations can
especially benefit by sending multiple staff members in
different functional areas, which can help provide
thorough understanding and consistent application of
policies.
Scholarships
available
Through the Merit
Community Supporter Program, scholarships are available to
cover part or all of the registration fees for individuals
from Merit Member organizations who have demonstrated
financial need. Applications must be received by April 15.
Please visit the following page for complete information:
Learn
more about scholarships
Course details
and registration
Certified
Software Manager and Advanced Software Manager will be
held on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10, 2011 at Merit
Network's offices in Ann Arbor.
Registration for single attendees from Merit Member
organizations is $549 per class or $998 for both (a $100
savings to attend both classes). Attendees not affiliated
with a Merit Member organization may register for
LicenseLogic's standard price of $695 per class or $1390
for both.
Merit Member organizations can achieve further discounts
by enrolling multiple participants. Send two or more
attendees for one class and reduce your price by $50 per
attendee to $499. Send two or more attendees to both
classes and reduce your price to $898 per attendee, an
additional savings of $100 (and 35% off the usual price
for these courses. To arrange for the group discounts,
please send email to learning@xxxxxxxxx
naming the individuals you plan to have attend, and we
will respond with instructions for you to use during
registration.
Registration is available online, and payment can be made
by credit card, check, or purchase order. Register now at:
http://www.merit.edu/learning/csm2
For more information, please contact learning@xxxxxxxxx
--Merit Network Professional Learning
http://www.merit.edu/learning
learning@xxxxxxxxx
Other upcoming
events from Merit Professional Learning:
 Spring MJTS meeting
March 30, East Lansing, Escanaba and Gaylord
http://www.merit.edu/learning/mjts
Spring MITE Forum meeting
--A roundtable for IT executives
March 31, Ann Arbor
http://www.merit.edu/resources/mite
Hands-on Network Security: Practical Tools and Methods
April 26-28, Ann Arbor or at your location via video
http://www.merit.edu/learning/securitytools2011
Merit Member Conference
May 18-19, Ann Arbor
http://www.merit.edu/mmc
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