Master software asset management
and copyright compliance
June 28-30, 2011 in Grand Rapids
Every
organization faces challenges in managing its software
assets. Software contracts are complex and have unique
terms; users add unauthorized software to organizational
computers; devices are retired without attention to the
software contained on them; and there is the persistent
threat of piracy, placing the organization at legal
risk.
Merit Network is pleased to bring to Michigan three
courses geared toward helping organizations master their
acquisition and ownership of software. Taught by
LicenseLogic of Washington, D.C., these courses will
be taught in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 28-30,
2011, replacing the previously announced dates of
May 9-10.
Merit first hosted these classes in February, and based on
strong demand and positive response we have arranged for a
quick return to help continue learning in this important
area.
You can take any one of the classes, the first two, or all
three. Prices for Merit Member organizations are
significantly discounted; additional discounts are
available for attending multiple days, and to
organizations that send multiple attendees. Merit Members
are also eligible for scholarship funding. Complete information
and registration are available now at:
http://www.merit.edu/learning/csm2
Three levels
of mastery
Certified
Software Manager (CSM) gives you the skills and
credentials you need to diagnose, resolve and manage
today's complicated software licensing issues. This course
prepares you to take and pass the exam that earns you the
widely-recognized Certified Software Manager professional
designation. The CSM certification exam is included with
your registration.
CSM will be offered on Tuesday, June 28
Read
the CSM data sheet (PDF)
Read
the CSM course syllabus (PDF)
Advanced Software Manager (ASM) was conceived to
build upon the Certified Software Manager seminar. ASM
delves into the logistics and methods of asset management
plan enforcement, vendor management and auditing
procedures, as well as many other skills essential for
effective asset management. The ASM certification exam is
included with your registration.
ASM will be offered on Wednesday, June 29
Read
the ASM data sheet (PDF)
Read
the ASM course syllabus (PDF)
Software Compliance Audit Workshop (SCAW) deals
with the software compliance audit process life cycle:
initiation, data collection, analytics, reporting,
due-diligence, and subsequent process improvement
recommendations. The class will help you develop the
framework to manage licenses through a Software Asset
Management (SAM) program.
SCAW will be offered on Thursday, June 30
Read
the SCAW data sheet (PDF)
Read
the SCAW course syllabus (PDF)
Who should
attend?
These classes 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
Professional Learning Scholarship 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 and apply for a scholarship
Course details
and registration
Pricing for these
classes is described in the following table. Pricing for
attendees from Merit Member organizations is significantly
lower than the standard price of $695 per day, and further
savings are available by attending multiple classes or
sending multiple attendees from a single organization.
|
1 day
|
2 days
|
3 days
|
| Merit Member organization
sending one attendee |
$549 |
$998 |
$1447 |
| Merit Member organization
sending two or more attendees* |
$499 |
$948 |
$1347 |
| Non-Member |
$695 |
$1390 |
$2085 |
*To arrange
for the multiple-attendee discount, 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.
You can be billed for this class after July 1 if you
prefer. To request billing after July 1, send email to learning@xxxxxxxxx
describing your needs.
Complete information and registration are available 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:
 Merit Member Conference
May 18-19, Ann Arbor
http://www.merit.edu/mmc
Data Center Infrastructure Management
-- Taught online; learn from your location
June 6-8
http://www.merit.edu/learning/dcim2011
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