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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Save hours and minimize errors by learning how to manage data and reporting through tables and with the use of pivot tables\, graph data and be able to make dynamic charts and identify trends with trend lines. \nBuild error proof data entry sheets through the use of data validation techniques so that reporting is virtually error free. Learn to use advanced functions like Vlookup\, If function and build complex nested functions with ease. \nCome with your questions and learn tips\, shortcuts and how to program simple macros from a Microsoft Master Instructor. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n Use advanced functions such as\no Information\no Lookup and reference\no Conditional logic\no Conditional summary\n Add data validation\, including using pick lists\n Remove duplicate data; circle invalid data\n Create\, modify or remove a hyperlink\n Work with shared workbooks\n Add protection to workbooks and worksheets\n Track changes\n Use data analysis tools\n Create and modify PivotTables or PivotCharts\n Use slicers with PivotTables\n Create and run Macros\n Add form controls\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-advanced-prince-george/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190304T232018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T232018Z
UID:8212-1557302400-1557333000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft PowerPoint - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Learn PowerPoint’s commands\, functions and capabilities and how to quickly create powerful and compelling presentations. The course starts with strategies on how to very quickly outline and create the “story” and then to learn to present the information in creative\, clear and professional increments. \nBy the end of this workshop you will be able to: \n\nStrategize how to structure and create a successful presentation\nFormat a presentation using Slide Masters\nCustomize presentation options and views\nSet-up and run a slideshow\nInsert and format shapes and slides\nInsert and format images\, media and SmartArt\nInsert hyperlinks\, media clips and sound\nApply transitions and animations\nSet timing for automatic transitions and animations\nManage multiple presentations\nPresentation tools and annotations\nProtect and share presentations\nCreate notes and handouts\n\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises.\n\nAll participants will be provided with laptops.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-powerpoint-prince-george/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20180711T175419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T175419Z
UID:7806-1557907200-1557937800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-kelowna/
LOCATION:Kelowna (TBA)\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190525T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190403T170450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T170450Z
UID:8475-1558769400-1558801800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-langley/
LOCATION:Langley (TBA)
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T231658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180312Z
UID:8265-1559030400-1559061000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu: Basics - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This course teaches you the fundamentals of using Bluebeam’s award-winning software\, Revu. With Revu\, you’ll be able to expedite the review and approval process between project team members or clients\, quickly and easily.\n\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nIntroduction to Revu\nOverview of the Revu Interface\, Navigation and Profiles\nThe Markup Tools\nRevu Stamps\nThe Tool Chest\nThe Markups List\nPDF Creation\nDocument Management and Setup\nIntroduction to Studio\nStudio Sessions\nStudio Projects\n\nWho should attend:\nField and office professionals in the construction\, engineering and architecture industry.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. Our instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Helped a lot! Morgan was thorough easy to understand.” \n“Covered all the basic\, good introduction.” \n“Calm\, organized\, helpful instructor.” \n“I have been using Bluebeam for 6 years\, and was a little concerned that I would find the basic course a little repetitive. However\, after yesterday\, I walked away with so many tips and tricks to use Bluebeam more efficiently\, and even a lot of new functions that I had no idea that Bluebeam even did.” \nMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/bluebeam-revu-basics-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T231856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180344Z
UID:8267-1559116800-1559147400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Estimating with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to accurately estimate construction quantities and costs using Bluebeam Revu. \nThis course includes all of the new estimating features included in Bluebeam Revu 2017. \nTopics covered include:\n• Estimating Tool Sets & Profiles \n• Layers \n• Setting Drawing Scale \n• Viewports \n• Length Measurements \n• Area and Volume Measurements \n• Dynamic Fill \n• Count Measurements \n• Using the Markups List for Estimating \n• Quantity Link to Excel \n• Sketch to Scale \n• Legends \nAttendees will receive a best practice guide to keep and reference back to. \nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course. \n\nInstructor:\nThe course will be taught by Morgan Garry\, a former Senior Estimator with one of Canada’s largest general contractors. Morgan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“Learned a number of practical and efficient ways of measuring electrical device and length of conduit runs.”\n“Morgan is a great instructor. Very patient and extremely knowledgable.”\n\n“Overall a very rewarding and valuable tool for my contractors.” \n“Great content\, not too much but detailed enough to be very useful.” \nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/estimating-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T232015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180333Z
UID:8269-1559203200-1559233800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Field Quality Control and Deficiency Management with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This full-day course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to get the quality of work on your projects under control and developing an effective tracking system that is easy to manage. \nTopics covered include: \n• Creating QC Floor Plans with Spaces \n• Creating Deficiency Tool Sets \n• Statuses for Deficiency Management \n• Adding images to your QC documents \n• Deficiency Inspections \n• Deficiency Reporting \n• PDF Forms \n• Classroom Exercises \n\n\nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\n\nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/field-quality-control-and-deficiency-management-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T232121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180324Z
UID:8271-1559289600-1559320200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Document Control with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Document Control with Revu is a Curtek course that teaches you and your staff Document Control practices using Bluebeam Revu. This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to take plain PDF construction documents and create smart PDF’s that can give project teams accurate and up to date information at all times.\n\n\nThis course promises to shorten your staff’s learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:\n\n• Providing hands-on instruction by a Bluebeam Certified Instructor\n• Focusing on the foundational skills needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity\n• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities\, contextual feedback\, quizzing and discussion\n• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives\n• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material\, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom\n\n\n\nCourse Outline\n\nModule 1: Intro\n• Welcome and introductions\n• Course overview\n\nModule 2: Thumbnails Tab\n• Refresher on the Thumbnails Tab\n• Changing Page Labels Manually\n• Changing Page Labels with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Labelling Pages\n• Creating Bookmarks with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Bookmarking your documents\n• Extract Pages\n• Combine Pages\n• Classroom Exercise – Going from individual sheets to a combined\nset and back again\n\nModule 3: Creating a SMART PDF\n• Raster vs. Vector data\n• Basic Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Behind Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Creating Hyperlinks form Search Results\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Link\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 4: Documenting Changes\n• Compare Documents\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Overlay Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Overlay & Compare\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 5: Updating Page Content\n• What is Slip Sheeting?\n• Replace Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Slip Sheeting\n• Classroom Exercise\n\n\n\nModule 6: Bluebeam Sets\n• Intro to Sets\n• Creating a New Set\n• Set Categories\n• Tags\n• Adding more/revised files to a Set\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Publishing Sets\n• Sharing Sets with Project Teams\n• Drawing Logs\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 7: Looking Back\n• Review topics taught in this course\n• Final classroom exercise – can you do it all together now?\n\n\nWho should attend:\nField and office professionals in the construction\, engineering and architecture industry.\n\nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\n\nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/document-control-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190403T170350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T220018Z
UID:8473-1559894400-1559925000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-victoria-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190613T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190613T080000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190429T181140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T181140Z
UID:8597-1560407400-1560412800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:FREE BREAKFAST - Large Surface Material Removal - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Do your projects involve material removal during renovation and reconstruction?\n\nJoin us for breakfast on June 13th and learn more about the removal of concrete\, screed and coatings on hard sublayers with maximum efficiency and perfect dust extraction with the Festool RG 130 diamond grinder. It will rapidly flatten large lumps or bumps in concrete surfaces or screeds\, smooth transfers\, remove plaster\, old tile cement\, paint\, glue residues\, coatings and will clean concrete and wooden surfaces.\n\nAchieve ideal results more quickly with material removal close to the edge and right up to the wall\, while the wall stop and 0.5 mm disc set back make damage to walls and edges impossible.\n\nVibration dampening on the auxiliary handle ensures less fatigue and the handle is adjustable with the ability to fold back completely. \nConstant electronics maintain the speed under load; guaranteeing a consistent work rate and stock removal. \n\nThere is no fee to attend but as space is limited\, please RSVP below. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-breakfast-large-surface-material-removal-burnaby/
LOCATION:Ultimate Tools\, 3847 1st Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T233944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T233944Z
UID:8281-1565251200-1565368200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n“I have been involved in more than my share of industry education and training across the country and can say taking your course provided genuine value and added tools for advancement.” \n“Not only did you bring your in-depth knowledge of MS Project\, but provided a real benefit to learn under your personal approach and understanding of the audience\, both in their industry and skill sets.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190726T170459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T170459Z
UID:8729-1568361600-1568392200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-kelowna-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190308T203557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T203557Z
UID:8336-1568793600-1568824200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-burnaby-7/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T234425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T234425Z
UID:8287-1569312000-1569342600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Business - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Excel to create budgets\, track costs and generate quotes.  Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans.  Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases\, budgets\, graphs\, reports and the fundamentals of building equations.\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nCustomize excel options and views\nCreate and manipulate tables\nFilter and sort data\nApply formulas\nUse the correct syntax to insert functions\nCreate and format cells and ranges\nOrder and group cells and ranges\nApply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions\nSummarize data with functions\nApply conditional logic in functions\nFormat and modify text with functions\nCreate and format charts and objects\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Informative! I’ve learned a lot.”\n“Content excellent.”\n“Very thorough\, I feel pretty proficient.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-for-business-victoria-3/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T235520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T235520Z
UID:8289-1569312000-1569342600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu: Basics - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This course teaches you the fundamentals of using Bluebeam’s award-winning software\, Revu. With Revu\, you’ll be able to expedite the review and approval process between project team members or clients\, quickly and easily.\n\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nIntroduction to Revu\nOverview of the Revu Interface\, Navigation and Profiles\nThe Markup Tools\nRevu Stamps\nThe Tool Chest\nThe Markups List\nPDF Creation\nDocument Management and Setup\nIntroduction to Studio\nStudio Sessions\nStudio Projects\n\nWho should attend:\nField and office professionals in the construction\, engineering and architecture industry.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. Our instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Helped a lot! Morgan was thorough easy to understand.” \n“Covered all the basic\, good introduction.” \n“Calm\, organized\, helpful instructor.” \n“I have been using Bluebeam for 6 years\, and was a little concerned that I would find the basic course a little repetitive. However\, after yesterday\, I walked away with so many tips and tricks to use Bluebeam more efficiently\, and even a lot of new functions that I had no idea that Bluebeam even did.” \nMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/bluebeam-revu-basics-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T235933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T235933Z
UID:8297-1569398400-1569429000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Save hours and minimize errors by learning how to manage data and reporting through tables and with the use of pivot tables\, graph data and be able to make dynamic charts and identify trends with trend lines. \nBuild error proof data entry sheets through the use of data validation techniques so that reporting is virtually error free. Learn to use advanced functions like Vlookup\, If function and build complex nested functions with ease. \nCome with your questions and learn tips\, shortcuts and how to program simple macros from a Microsoft Master Instructor. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n Use advanced functions such as\no Information\no Lookup and reference\no Conditional logic\no Conditional summary\n Add data validation\, including using pick lists\n Remove duplicate data; circle invalid data\n Create\, modify or remove a hyperlink\n Work with shared workbooks\n Add protection to workbooks and worksheets\n Track changes\n Use data analysis toolsc\n Create and modify PivotTables or PivotCharts\n Use slicers with PivotTables\n Create and run Macros\n Add form controls\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-advanced-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190305T235636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T235636Z
UID:8291-1569571200-1569601800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Document Control with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Document Control with Revu is a Curtek course that teaches you and your staff Document Control practices using Bluebeam Revu. This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to take plain PDF construction documents and create smart PDF’s that can give project teams accurate and up to date information at all times.\n\n\nThis course promises to shorten your staff’s learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:\n\n• Providing hands-on instruction by a Bluebeam Certified Instructor\n• Focusing on the foundational skills needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity\n• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities\, contextual feedback\, quizzing and discussion\n• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives\n• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material\, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom\n\n\n\nCourse Outline\n\nModule 1: Intro\n• Welcome and introductions\n• Course overview\n\nModule 2: Thumbnails Tab\n• Refresher on the Thumbnails Tab\n• Changing Page Labels Manually\n• Changing Page Labels with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Labelling Pages\n• Creating Bookmarks with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Bookmarking your documents\n• Extract Pages\n• Combine Pages\n• Classroom Exercise – Going from individual sheets to a combined\nset and back again\n\nModule 3: Creating a SMART PDF\n• Raster vs. Vector data\n• Basic Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Behind Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Creating Hyperlinks form Search Results\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Link\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 4: Documenting Changes\n• Compare Documents\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Overlay Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Overlay & Compare\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 5: Updating Page Content\n• What is Slip Sheeting?\n• Replace Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Slip Sheeting\n• Classroom Exercise\n\n\n\nModule 6: Bluebeam Sets\n• Intro to Sets\n• Creating a New Set\n• Set Categories\n• Tags\n• Adding more/revised files to a Set\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Publishing Sets\n• Sharing Sets with Project Teams\n• Drawing Logs\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 7: Looking Back\n• Review topics taught in this course\n• Final classroom exercise – can you do it all together now?\n\n\nWho should attend:\nField and office professionals in the construction\, engineering and architecture industry.\n\nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\n\nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/document-control-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190306T000044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000044Z
UID:8299-1569916800-1569947400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Learn to navigate quickly\, and far less\, through Outlook and how to create a powerful single page dashboard that will let you strategically manage all your appointments\, tasks\, email and follow-up calls on a single page. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nUnderstand how Outlook is set up and the types of information it can track\nCreate\, format and send messages\nCreate or modify signatures for e-mail\nChoose customized outlook settings and views\nOrganize and manage messages using quick steps\nUtilize the powerful search tools in outlook\nCreate rules and out of office notices\nUse the To Do bar to manage tasks\nManage multiple calendars\nCreate and organize tasks\, appointments\, meetings and events\nCreate and manage notes\, tasks and journals\nUtilize options such as voting buttons\, flags or level of importance\nCreate contacts and groups\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Great teaching style!”\n“Well done\, good course.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-outlook-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190411T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T151033Z
UID:8487-1571817600-1571934600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project - Whitehorse
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n“I have been involved in more than my share of industry education and training across the country and can say taking your course provided genuine value and added tools for advancement.” \n“Not only did you bring your in-depth knowledge of MS Project\, but provided a real benefit to learn under your personal approach and understanding of the audience\, both in their industry and skill sets.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-whitehorse/
LOCATION:Coast High Country Inn & Yukon Convention Centre\, 4051 4th Avenue\, Whitehorse\, Yukon\, Y1A 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190308T204134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T204134Z
UID:8346-1574064000-1574094600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190306T000429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000429Z
UID:8305-1574236800-1574353800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n“I have been involved in more than my share of industry education and training across the country and can say taking your course provided genuine value and added tools for advancement.” \n“Not only did you bring your in-depth knowledge of MS Project\, but provided a real benefit to learn under your personal approach and understanding of the audience\, both in their industry and skill sets.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-victoria-4/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190306T000847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000847Z
UID:8315-1575360000-1575390600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Business - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Excel to create budgets\, track costs and generate quotes.  Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans.  Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases\, budgets\, graphs\, reports and the fundamentals of building equations.\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nCustomize excel options and views\nCreate and manipulate tables\nFilter and sort data\nApply formulas\nUse the correct syntax to insert functions\nCreate and format cells and ranges\nOrder and group cells and ranges\nApply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions\nSummarize data with functions\nApply conditional logic in functions\nFormat and modify text with functions\nCreate and format charts and objects\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Informative! I’ve learned a lot.”\n“Content excellent.”\n“Very thorough\, I feel pretty proficient.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-for-business-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190306T000521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000521Z
UID:8307-1575446400-1575477000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Save hours and minimize errors by learning how to manage data and reporting through tables and with the use of pivot tables\, graph data and be able to make dynamic charts and identify trends with trend lines. \nBuild error proof data entry sheets through the use of data validation techniques so that reporting is virtually error free. Learn to use advanced functions like Vlookup\, If function and build complex nested functions with ease. \nCome with your questions and learn tips\, shortcuts and how to program simple macros from a Microsoft Master Instructor. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n Use advanced functions such as\no Information\no Lookup and reference\no Conditional logic\no Conditional summary\n Add data validation\, including using pick lists\n Remove duplicate data; circle invalid data\n Create\, modify or remove a hyperlink\n Work with shared workbooks\n Add protection to workbooks and worksheets\n Track changes\n Use data analysis toolsc\n Create and modify PivotTables or PivotCharts\n Use slicers with PivotTables\n Create and run Macros\n Add form controls\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-advanced-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190306T000925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000925Z
UID:8317-1575964800-1575995400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Business - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Excel to create budgets\, track costs and generate quotes.  Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans.  Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases\, budgets\, graphs\, reports and the fundamentals of building equations.\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nCustomize excel options and views\nCreate and manipulate tables\nFilter and sort data\nApply formulas\nUse the correct syntax to insert functions\nCreate and format cells and ranges\nOrder and group cells and ranges\nApply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions\nSummarize data with functions\nApply conditional logic in functions\nFormat and modify text with functions\nCreate and format charts and objects\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Informative! I’ve learned a lot.”\n“Content excellent.”\n“Very thorough\, I feel pretty proficient.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-for-business-victoria-4/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20191004T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T212332Z
UID:8910-1576051200-1576081800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-burnaby-8/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20190306T000143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000143Z
UID:8301-1576137600-1576168200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Learn to navigate quickly\, and far less\, through Outlook and how to create a powerful single page dashboard that will let you strategically manage all your appointments\, tasks\, email and follow-up calls on a single page. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nUnderstand how Outlook is set up and the types of information it can track\nCreate\, format and send messages\nCreate or modify signatures for e-mail\nChoose customized outlook settings and views\nOrganize and manage messages using quick steps\nUtilize the powerful search tools in outlook\nCreate rules and out of office notices\nUse the To Do bar to manage tasks\nManage multiple calendars\nCreate and organize tasks\, appointments\, meetings and events\nCreate and manage notes\, tasks and journals\nUtilize options such as voting buttons\, flags or level of importance\nCreate contacts and groups\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Great teaching style!”\n“Well done\, good course.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-outlook-victoria-2/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20191108T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210707Z
UID:8962-1580889600-1580920200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20191108T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T211253Z
UID:8972-1580889600-1580920200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-kamloops/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20191227T215226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T215249Z
UID:9263-1583310600-1583339400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Electrical Blueprint Reading - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of electrical construction blueprints\, drawing specifications  and general notes. Using various samples of electrical blueprints\, participants will gain experience and  practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on  construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n•  Have an elementary knowledge of electrical  blueprint reading as it relates to construction  projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals •  Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n•  Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n•  Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n•  Be able to answer basic construction questions  related to the layout and installation of materials\n•  Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n•  Be familiar with electrical\, architectural and structural  drawings\, and how they fit together\n•  Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n•  Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n•   Understand how to read a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation\n•  Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n•  Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple  material takeoffs\n\nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in electrical blueprint reading.\n\nInstructor: Charles Baverstock\, GSC\nCharles has worked in the electrical construction industry for the past 20 years and is an experienced project manager and estimator. He is a red seal  journeyman and gold seal certified project manager. Charles is a sought after instructor and previously lectured at BCIT.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-blueprint-reading-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T193339
CREATED:20200428T230321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T230321Z
UID:9503-1590393600-1590492600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Bluebeam Revu Basics - LIVE Online Training
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live instructor lead online training sessions (8am – 11:15am each day) these sessions provide the knowledge and skills to create\, edit\, markup\, and collaborate on architecture\, engineering and construction (AEC) documents using Bluebeam Revu. Create and navigate smart\, information-rich document sets from converted Microsoft Office and CAD files. Annotate drawings with customizable markup and measurement tools\, and work on the same 2D and 3D PDFs with project partners in the office or in the field. \nTopics Covered: \n· Interface and navigation \n· Profiles \n· Markup tools \n· Stamps \n· The tool chest \n· The markups list \n· PDF creation \n· Document management \n· Introduction to Studio \n· Studio sessions \n· Studio projects \nImportant Note: \nIt is highly recommended that you have a computer setup that allows for 2 screens. 1 screen to view the GoToTraining session\, and the other screen to have your Bluebeam Revu software open. This can be done with a computer with 2 screens\, or a combination of a laptop and a tablet. \nYou will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2018 or 2019. Any Windows version is ok (Standard\, CAD\, or eXtreme) If you have an older version of Bluebeam Revu (2017 or older)\, you can download a 2019 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training. \nYou can download a free 30-day trial here: http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL \nInstructor: Morgan Garry \nMorgan is a Bluebeam Certified Instructor. He has over a decade of hands-on experience in the construction industry\, including owning his own construction company and working for one of the largest GC’s in North America. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management from BYU-Idaho. Most importantly\, he’s a trusted expert in using Bluebeam technology on the construction site. Morgan’s classes and training have helped some of the top construction companies in North America to improve processes\, workflow\, and project management with Bluebeam Revu. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-bluebeam-revu-basics-live-online-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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