"We Specialize in On-Site and On-Line Training"

Training Seminar Courses:

2 Days "Hands-On" PLCs: Operation, Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

3 Days "Hands-On" PLCs: Programming and Applications

5 Days "Hands-On" Operation, Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of SLC500 Programmable Controllers Using RSLogix500 Software

5 Days "Hands-On" Programming for the SLC500 Programmable Controller Using RSLogix500 Software

2 Days "Hands-On" Understanding Motor Control Circuits

2 Days "Hands-On" Troubleshooting Industrial Controls

2 Days "Hands-On" Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits

2 Days "Hands-On" Troubleshooting Control Circuits

2 Days "Hands-On" Troubleshooting Motor Circuits

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRAINING—Pay for it now or you'll pay for it later!
To train, or not to train: When it comes to learning new technologies these days, that truly is the question. And once you get beyond the dilemma of who to train and how to train, things can really get hairy.

The Uncertain Role of Training:
Every company, whether it describes it as training or not, trains their employees. The issue is that training often isn't planned. Instead, it happens covertly, or by accident, or in response to a problem.

Where does educating yourself and your staff about new technology fall on that too-long to-do list? Your answer to that question says a lot—perhaps more than you want—about your future success.

Then there's the staffing issue. Recruiting the right staff and keeping those who've grown into their jobs becomes a priority. That's particularly true in areas such as technology, where demand for experienced employees is high. Recent surveys rate training very highly as an effective tool for retaining staff. Training is a real-life retention factor for an employee. If employees feel like they are learning, they are engaged and excited. Retention is in large measure about connecting people to the company: people see you're not just out there to make money off them, but to make them better people.

Training in What?
You don't need to be told that the market is unforgiving. A business needs all the help it can get. According to commercial training vendors, much of the training sought by businesses involves technology. The bulk of the requests are for courses on how to use the new tools of business. You get the package in and you don't necessarily know what you have and how to use it.

Train How?
Many businesses lack the resources to create a dedicated training apparatus. Most, businesses choose live instructor-led training from a professional training company or an educational institution. Live classroom training remains the preferred delivery mode for businesses. Seventy (70) percent of the training delivered from sources outside a company is traditional instructor-led.

Learning in a classroom may not be the most efficient way to get it done, for the employee being trained or for the business that's paying his or her salary to be away from the office. It is, however, certainly familiar.

A class presents a broader view of the subject. The live classroom appears to work best. It's a little more hands-on, and sometimes individuals are more forward in a group of peers, less intimidated, and more willing to ask questions.

Classroom training also contributes to building a shared sense of a company's culture. It has a social component that makes it an experience far different from sitting in a room staring at a computer screen for a day.

What of the well-documented concern that instructor-led classroom training is expensive, both directly and in employee time off the job? Obviously, you have to balance it with the day to day work. But most business owners feel they have an obligation to train people, to develop them. It is an investment, so you write it off as you go.

PEOPLE REMEMBER:
10% Of What They Read
20% Of What They Hear
30% Of What They See
60% Of What They Read, Hear And See

WJDA Training Was Designed For You:
Building Operations Managers
Chief Engineers
Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Facility Managers
HVAC Mechanics
Industrial Engineers
Maintenance Personnel
Mechanical Engineers
Operations Managers
Plant Engineers
Project Engineers
Purchasing Managers
Safety Engineers
Warehouse Managers

A Few Who Have Benefited - (Customers)
Companies such as ABB, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Toshiba, etc. have provided their employees with WJDA training. These companies are highly recognized in the PLC industry. They certainly have alternative sources for PLC training. Ask yourself, "Why would companies like these choose WJDA training.

Satisfied Customers Are Our Reward - (Participant Evaluations)
100% of the Participants in WJDA seminars have stated that they would recommend our training to others. Why, because it is and will always be our commitment to present the finest seminars possible. Therefore, we are constantly revising these seminars to incorporate the latest technology and the constructive evaluations of our customers. The result is Seminars that are the best offered.