AddSoft Pty Ltd: Essential ExtendSim Training Description

Essential ExtendSim Training

Learn how to build simulation models using ExtendSim 7. This 3-day hands-on course covers the basics of discrete event simulation. Topics include:

» Understanding fundamental simulation concepts
» The essential item handling blocks
» Using key value handling blocks
» Conceptual understanding of the Discrete Event Simulation Paradigm
» Working with item properties, such as attributes and priorities
» Creating, editing, and accessing an ExtendSim database
» Routing items
» Batching & unbatching items
» Presentation features including hierarchy, cloning, and 2D animation
» Using and scheduling resources
» Working with Equation blocks
» Advanced processing and queuing concepts

Essential Training is designed for those who are new to ExtendSim 7 or new to simulation modelling. Students will build, run, and analyse a model on Day 1 and explore more modelling components and concepts on subsequent days. The focus is on discrete event modelling, but the class is also essential for new rate-based modellers. Public course fee includes:

• Instructor led course (1 x instructor for up-to 8 participants, 2 x instructors for 8+ participants)
• Professional Training Venue (www.anu.edu.au/admin/executive/anuhouse/info/facilities.html)
• Laptop computer for each participant's use
• Course manual with case studies
• ExtendSim User Guide
• Solution files for all exercises
• Refreshments AM & PM coffee breaks and lunch

Participants are responsible for the following:

• Familiarity with MS Windows operating system and fundamentals of the GUI
• Knowledge of basic statistics (random distributions and confidence intervals) recommended

2008 Public Course Schedule

Scheduled AddSoft courses are conducted at:

ANU House
Level 11, 52 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Course 1: June 16 - 18
Course 2: August 18 - 20
Course 2: November 17 - 19

Course Fee

· Standard Fee $2,299.00 per attendee (GST Inclusive)
· Group Discounts available for 2+ attendees registered from the same organisation

On-Site Training

The above course may also be scheduled at a mutually suitable time (we usually require 4 - 6 weeks notice) at your facility as a privately held on-site training. Contact AddSoft for quote and availability.
NB: Minimum Fee, for up-to 4 participants, for On-Site Training is $7,359.00. Additional fees may apply for venues outside of Australian or New Zealand capitals. On-site course fee includes:

• Instructor led course (1 x instructor for < 9 participants, 2 x instructors for 8+ participants)
• ALL instructor costs for travelling to site
• Laptop Computer for each student's use
• Course manual with case studies
• ExtendSim User Guide
• Solution files for all exercises

Following will be required* for the on-site training from Client's organization

• Suitable Training Room
• Data Projector with a Daylight Screen
• White Board
• Suitable Desk Space for Instructor
• Sufficient Desk Space for Participants to view course notes and their computer screen
• All Participants need to be able to view the screen and whiteboard without having to turn their heads more than 30 degrees from the computer screens
• Refreshments - at the minimum Water and Tea/Coffee
• Access to the Training Room 24 hour prior to commencement of training for room set-up
• Security for the Training Room from the Room Set-up until End-of-Training

* AddSoft can organise all of the above requirements, including a Professional Training Venue (mutually agreed) and catering (AM & PM coffee and lunch) in proximity to the customer of an on-site course for an additional fee of $1,800.00 for the 3 day course (additional fees may apply for venues outside of Australian or New Zealand capitals).