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Building
effective models with Analytica |
US West Coast
(San Francisco area)
Training Schedule |
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April 2-4, 2008
June 25-27, 2008
September 24-26, 2008
December 3-5, 2008
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US East
Coast
Training Schedule
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April 2-3, 2008
Riverdale, MD
June 4-5, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA
Future 2008 to be scheduled
Contact
us if you would like to attend training in a particular
location.
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Canada (Eastern)
Training Schedule |
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June 10-11, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario
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| Onsite Training: |
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Please
contact us if you are interested in scheduling an onsite
training training class.
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Focus of
Training
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The two-day workshop provides concentrated training on how to
create and use decision models to provide sound results and real
insights for more effective decision making in your organization.
It is intended for those that have some experience in building
models, perhaps with spreadsheets, and want to expand their skills.
It combines high-level training on essential concepts for effective
model building with hands-on training on how to exploit the power
of Analytica.
We invite you to bring your own ideas for modeling projects --
including spreadsheets or Analytica prototype models -- to provide
real-world examples to work on during the training.
When offered, an additional third day
is devoted to one-on-one coaching by the instructor to assist
you working your own modeling project. You may wish to bring materials
to work on, such as an existing spreadsheet or initial Analytica
model that you would like to refine. Please let us know if you
are interested in an optional third day of one-on-one coaching
immediately after the 2-day training.
The California-based Trainings emphasize more business applications
and the east-coast Trainings generally emphasize applications
in public policy and risk analysis. However, both trainings
cover the same Analytica features.
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| Topics
covered |
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Model
navigation
Model views (diagrams, outlines, result and object
windows)
Reviewing and auditing models
Creating effective models with influence diagrams
Creating and organizing models with hierarchical
influence diagrams
Documenting your models for readability and auditing
Building extensible models with Intelligent Arrays™
Parametric analysis of model
behavior
Operations on arrays
Linking between Analytica and Excel
Options for creating user interfaces
Creating control panels
in Analytica
Visual Basic and web interfaces with the Analytica
Decision Engine
Understanding and evaluating risk and uncertainty
Probability elicitation
Choosing probability distributions
Monte Carlo simulation
Tornado diagrams
Value-focused modeling
Identifying key objectives
Measures of value: NPV, IRR, ROI, EVA
Dynamic Systems
Systems dynamics vs. influence diagrams
The 'Dynamic' function in Analytica
Dynamic sensitivity analysis
Function libraries and user-defined functions
Using and creating user-defined functions and
function libraries
Plug-ins
New Functionality in Analytica 3.0 and 3.1
Individual tutoring on participants' own models
Effective use of models within the organization
Involving decision makers
in the modeling process
Communicating model results
Collaborative model building
Eliciting and using expert judgment
Assessing the value of modeling
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and techniques will be illustrated with examples selected from a
variety of fields |
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Example models used in training session
Product lifecycle and
market analysis
R&D portfolio management
Customer-centered product design and development
Environmental risk analysis
Market timing and the competitive landscape
Oil and gas exploration
Internet business and marketing models
| Instructors |
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All
instructors have extensive experience in developing decision-support
applications using Analytica and other applications. They have worked
as consultants on a wide variety of applications in business and
public sector problems.
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| Computer
requirements and training materials |
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You should bring your own laptop computer, or
you may rent one, if reserved in advance. Participants will receive
a copy of the curriculum.
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| Payment
and cancellation |
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The price for the full two days is $1295. The optional third
day is $650. We offer an early bird price of $1095 (or $1645 including
third day) for those that pay at least 3 weeks in advance. Please
register early, as space is limited.
Credit cards and checks are acceptable for payment; checks must
be received at least two weeks in advance. We will give a 100%
refund if canceled at least 30 days before the training date,
50% if cancel between 30 and 15 days, and no refund for cancellations
within 15 days. You may transfer your seat to another person if
you are unable to attend.
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| To Register |
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- To register online, purchase a Two-day
Training on our order
page or
- contact Lumina at the number below or
email sales@lumina.com
to reserve a seat.
Maylene McMillan
26010 Highland Way
Los Gatos, CA 95033
PHONE: 650-212-1212
- FAX: 650-240-2230
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