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Material Handling Bootcamp -- Complete 8 Part Series

Material Handling Bootcamp -- Complete 8 Part Series

Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 8 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly.

Selective Rack and More
This is the foundational course in the Material Handling Bootcamp Series. As the title implies, it covers more than Selective Rack and includes basic fundamentals regarding forklifts, pallets, and other key concepts to get a quick jump start for a career in the material handling industry. Length: 2:17:19.

Drive In Rack
In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Drive In Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Length: 40:41. Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More

Push Back Rack
In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Push Back Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Length: 29:01. Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More

Pallet Flow Rack
In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Pallet Flow Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Length: 25:17. Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More

Shelving Basics
In this course we will introduce you to a basic understanding of Industrial Shelving which will provide aa solid base for your continuing material handling education. Length: 46:15.

Conveyor Basics
In this course we will introduce you to a basic understanding of Conveyor which will provide a solid base for your continuing material handling education. Length: 39:23.

Carton Flow Basics 
This course will provide a basic introduction to carton flow racking , types and proper application. Length: 28:07. Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More

Truck and Dock Basics
This course covers the fundamentals of over the road trucks and how they interface with facility docks. Students will not only learn about the type of trucks and dock equipment but understand freight concepts and terminology as well. Length: 50:16.

Member Price: $349

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Russ Hennigar

Founder

Material Handling Bootcamp

Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

Member Price: $349

Register Now


  • This is the foundational course in the Material Handling Bootcamp Series. As the title implies, it covers more than Selective Rack and includes basic fundamentals regarding forklifts, pallets, and other key concepts to get a quick jump start for a career in the material handling industry. Total length: 2:17:19. Member Price: $129

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    This is the foundational course in the Material Handling Bootcamp Series. As the title implies, it covers more than Selective Rack and includes basic fundamentals regarding forklifts, pallets, and other key concepts to get a quick jump start for a career in the material handling industry. Total length: 2:17:19.

    This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Introduction

    • Brief History & Objectives of Warehousing (2:40)

    Overview: Types of Rack Systems

    • Principle of All Rack Systems (0:59)
    • Selective Pallet Racking (0:36)
    • Double Deep Rack (0:59)
    • Drive In Rack (1:12)
    • Pushback Rack (1:10)
    • Pallet Flow Rack (1:30)
    • Shuttle Systems (0:54)
    • Pick Modules (0:51)
    • Cantilever (0:38)

    Basics of Selective Rack

    • Basic Components (1:12)
    • Types of Steel (1:00)
    • Structural Steel Rack (1:38)
    • Cold Rolled Steel (2:04)
    • Rack Identification-Tear Drop (1:43)
    • Upright Columns (1:57)
    • Upright Sizes (1:53)
    • Roll Formed Beams (1:22)
    • Roll Formed Beam Profiles (1:26)
    • Clear Span Beam Lengths (2:02)
    • Starter And Add-On Bays (1:45)
    • Single and Double Rows (1:25)
    • Measuring a Row (1:17)
    • Basic Component Counts (1:50)
    • Quick Quote (2:31)

    Intermediate Selective Rack Training

    • The 3 Considerations for Rack Design (1:39)
    • Pallet Data (2:49)
    • Types of Pallets (2:34)
    • Importance of Sizing Loads on Pallets (1:04)
    • Loads Side to Side (1:17)
    • Loads Front to Back (2:10)
    • Handling: Forklift Data (1:28)
    • Handling: Forklift Maximum Lift Height (2:22)
    • Handling: Forklift Right Angle Stacking (1:52)
    • Handling: 3 Forklift Types (2:01)
    • Handling: Counterbalanced and Straddle Forklifts (1:47)
    • Handling: Forklift Nomenclature (2:13)
    • Handling: Forklift Aisle Intro (1:26)
    • Handling: Counterbalanced Forklift Aisles (2:25)
    • Handling: Narrow Aisle Reach Truck Aisles (2:49)
    • Handling: Turret Truck Aisles (3:03)
    • Area of Rack Location (1:18)
    • Area: Tools to Measure (3:29)
    • Area: Survey (2:33)

    Design and Layout

    • Introduction to Section (1:10)
    • Determining Frame Depth (2:47)
    • Determining Frame Height (2:19)
    • Determining Beam Length (2:39)
    • Alternative Bay Configurations (2:30)
    • Tunnel Bays (1:27)
    • Longitudinal Flue Space: Single Rows (2:34)
    • Longitudinal Flue Space: Double Rows (3:21)
    • Building Column Layout Alternatives (2:10)
    • Determining Capacity: Static Vs. Seismic Loading (2:29)
    • Determining Static Load of Uprights (2:58)
    • Determining Static Load of Beams (3:02)
    • Seismic Capacities (3:00)
    • Seismic Enhancements (3:11)
    • Building Permit Process Overview (2:47)
    • Preparing Bill of Material (BOM) (2:01)
    • Wire Decking (3:12)

    Productivity Work Sheets

    • Selective Rack Counts Tutorial 1 (3:14)
    • Selective Rack Counts Tutorial 2 (3:30)
    • Selective Rack Counts Tutorial 3 (3:28)
    • QuikQuote Tutorial 1 (3:57)
    • QuikQuote Tutorial 2 (3:34)

    Downloads

    • Selective Rack Counts Software
    • QuikQuote
    • Length of Row Calculator

    Member Price: $129

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    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $129

    Register Now


  • In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Drive In Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Total length: 40:41. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Drive In Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Total length: 40:41.

    Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Drive-In Rack Introduction

    • What is Drive-In Rack? (0:47)
    • Choosing the Right System (1:10)
    • What Drive In Rack Provides (1:06)

    Structure and Components

    • General Structure (2:01)
    • Basic Framing (2:02)
    • Top Ties (Overhead Ties) (2:13)
    • Anchor Bay Beams (Undertie Beams) (1:10)
    • Arms, Rails, X Bracing (2:45)
    • Review Structure and Component Counts (3:08)

    Basic Design Elements for Drive In Rack

    • Three Basic Considerations (1:01)
    • Pallet and Load Size (1:30)
    • Determining Rail Length (2:47)
    • Pallet and Load Width (3:52)
    • Load Height (3:03)
    • Forklift Considerations (4:12)
    • Area Considerations (3:15)
    • Drive in Rack Variations (1:41)
    • Drive In Rack Enhancements (2:58)

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now

    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


  • In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Push Back Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Total length: 29:01. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Push Back Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Total length: 29:01.

    Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Push Back Rack Introduction

    • What is Push Back Rack? (2:23)
    • Push Back Pallet Counts (1:13)

    Basic Structure and Components

    • Push Back Framing (3:16)
    • Push Back Components: Beams (1:26)
    • Push Back Components: Cart Lanes (2:45)
    • Bill of Material (BOM) Example (2:32)

    Basic Design Elements

    • Pallet Length and Overall Push Back Depth (2:14)
    • Determining Double and Single Wide Bays (2:20)
    • Determining Shelf Elevations and Overall Height (3:42)
    • Forklift Considerations (2:01)
    • Area and Layout (3:38)
    • Alternative Push Back Solutions (1:31)

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now

    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


  • In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Pallet Flow Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Total length: 25:17. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    In this course we will guide you through a thorough understanding of Pallet Flow Rack ..what it is and how it can be properly applied. Total length: 25:17.

    Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Introduction to Pallet Flow Rack

    • Overview (2:01)
    • Frames and Depth of Pallet Flow System (2:59)
    • Width of Bay and Component Counts (3:28)
    • Pallet Specifications (2:42)
    • Guidelines for Type of Conveyor Flow (2:23)

    System Performance

    • Slope (Pitch) (3:50)
    • Speed Controllers (3:04)
    • High Volume Case Picking (3:07)

    Conclusion

    • Testing and Optimal Performance (1:43)

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now

    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


  • In this course we will introduce you to a basic understanding of Industrial Shelving which will provide aa solid base for your continuing material handling education. Total length: 46:15. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    In this course we will introduce you to a basic understanding of Industrial Shelving which will provide a solid base for your continuing material handling education. Total length: 46:15.

    This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Shelving Introduction

    • What is Industrial Shelving (2:36)

    Industrial Clip Steel Shelving

    • Open and Closed Steel Shelving (3:47)
    • Types of Shelving Posts (5:05)
    • Types of Shelves (3:59)
    • Closed Shelving Units (3:37)
    • Steel Shelving Accessories (2:27)
    • Layout and Design Considerations (4:33)

    Boltless /Rivet Shelving

    • What is Rivet Shelving (5:14)
    • Rivet Shelving Layout and Design Considerations (4:19)
    • Rivet Vs. Clip Shelving (1:47)

    Utilizing the Cube

    • High Rise Shelving (4:13)
    • Catwalk and Mezzanines (4:38)

    Member Price: $79

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    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


  • In this course, we will introduce you to a basic understanding of Conveyor which will provide a solid base for your continuing material handling education. Total length: 39:23. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    In this course, we will introduce you to a basic understanding of Conveyor which will provide a solid base for your continuing material handling education. Total length: 39:23.

    This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Conveyor Basics Introduction

    • What is a conveyor? (0:24)

    Gravity Conveyor

    • Gravity Wheel (2:03)
    • Gravity Roller (1:15)
    • Gravity Conveyor Set Up (1:06)
    • Gravity Conveyor Application: Horizontal and Declines (1:58)
    • Gravity Curves (1:46)
    • Guardrail (1:02)

    Powered Conveyor-Part 1

    • Introduction to Power Conveyor (1:54)
    • Slider Bed Belt Conveyor (1:11)
    • Roller Belt Conveyor (1:01)
    • Belting (1:24)
    • Inclines and Declines (3:29)

    Powered Conveyor-Part 2

    • Live Roller Introduction (0:43)
    • Live Roller Belt Conveyor (2:54)
    • Chain Driven Live Roller (1:56)
    • Lineshaft Conveyor (2:32)

    Powered Conveyor-Part 3

    • Accumulation Conveyors (4:45)
    • Release Mode (2:52)
    • Sortation (4:36)

    Conclusion

    • Course Conclusion (0:32)

    Downloads

    • Gravity Slope Per Foot
    • Common Belting Types
    • Incline for Belt Conveyors
    • Carton Release Chart

    Member Price: $79

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    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


  • This course will provide a basic introduction to carton flow racking , types and proper application. Total length: 28:07. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    This course will provide a basic introduction to carton flow racking , types and proper application. Total length: 28:07.

    Recommended prerequisite course: Selective Rack and More This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Introduction

    • What is Carton Flow Rack? (3:40)
    • Loads: Dimensions, Weight and Other Characteristics (2:18)
    • Case and Split Case Picking (4:05)
    • Carton Flow Applications (3:10)

    Conclusion

    • Throughput and Layout (4:52)
    • Importance of Warehouse Slotting (10:02)

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now

    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


  • This course covers the fundamentals of over the road trucks and how they interface with facility docks. Students will not only learn about the type of trucks and dock equipment but understand freight concepts and terminology as well. Total length: 50:16. Member Price: $79

    Presented by Russ Hennigar, President, Material Handling Bootcamp

    This course covers the fundamentals of over the road trucks and how they interface with facility docks. Students will not only learn about the type of trucks and dock equipment but understand freight concepts and terminology as well. Total length: 50:16.

    This course is part of the Material Handling Bootcamp Complete Series.

    Introduction

    • Intro to Over the Road Trucks and Docks (1:23)

    Part 1: Over the Road Trucks

    • Freight Terms You Should Know (4:13)
    • Big Rigs or Tractor/Trailers (4:10)
    • Dry Van Trailers (2:34)
    • Reefers or Refrigerated Trailers (1:47)
    • Intermodal Containers (2:58)
    • Flatbeds (3:10)
    • Straight Trucks (1:40)
    • Conclusion Truck Section (0:39)

    Part 2: Types of Dock Equipment

    • Terms and Definitions (2:45)
    • Pit Levelers (2:56)
    • Vertical Levelers (4:05)
    • Edge of Dock Levelers (EOD) (2:39)
    • Selecting the Right Leveler- Part 1 (3:33)
    • Selecting the Right Leveler- Part 2 (3:16)
    • Dock Leveler Accessories (4:26)
    • Dock Equipment Conclusion (4:02)

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now


    Russ Hennigar

    Founder

    Material Handling Bootcamp

    Russ came to the material handling industry from a teaching and educational publishing background. He has spent decades in the material handling industry, starting out as a full line distributor salesman with one of the largest material handling companies on the West Coast. He eventually became VP/General Manager and a member of the Board of Directors for that distributorship. Over the years, he has owned a distributorship and has worked as VP/Industrial Sales for a rack/shelving manufacturing company. His knowledge of the industry is practical, multi-faceted and from the ground up which is the basis for Material Handling Bootcamp.

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    Material Handling Bootcamp Complete 6 Part Series
    Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced veteran who needs additional knowledge, this complete 6 part series covers all aspects of the material handling industry. The courses are designed with “micro-content” or small chunks of information that can easily be digested and retained quickly. 

    Learn More

    Register yourself and/or other employees of your company!

    Click the button below to register yourself or other employees for this course. You will be able to register multiple employees at the same time. Once you complete the registration, you will receive an order confirmation receipt and each registrant will receive an email confirmation with a link to access their course. The registrants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of registration.

    Member Price: $79

    Register Now