Introductory Course: (Two days) 15 hours CPE Credit ($990)
This course reviews the basics of IDEA. Topics covered include importing of various file types, use of IDEA's equation editor in adding columns or creating subset databases, and the sampling techniques available within IDEA. Additionally, there are reviews of IDEA's extensive analytical capabilities including stratifying files, summarizing data, searching for duplicates, joining databases, and performing an aging analysis.

Prerequisite: IDEA software or demo must be loaded on participant's laptop. Participants must be familiar with personal computers and should have a working knowledge of Windows and spreadsheet applications.

Intermediate Course:(One day) 7.5 hours CPE Credit ($495)
This course reviews intermediate level features of IDEA that were added in the release of IDEA 2002. Topics covered include creating pivot tables in IDEA, performing key value extractions and indexed extractions, use of IDEA's visual connector, and Benford's Law. Additionally, there is coverage of IDEA's new and most commonly used "@functions" along with an overview of IDEAScript, the programming language supplied with IDEA.

Prerequisite: IDEA software or demo must be loaded on participant's laptop. Participants must be users of IDEA 2002 or should complete the Introductory course before attending this course.

IDEAScript Course: (Two Days) 15 hours CPE Credit ($990)
IDEAScript is a visual basic style programming language supplied with IDEA. It can be used for automation of repetitive tasks, creating a local automated audit system, working with other OLE enabled software, creating special tests and/or functions, or importing files. Participants will learn to record, edit, playback and debug a series of routines and to create basic dialog and message boxes to enhance user interaction.

IDEAScript uses:

• Automation of Repetitive Tasks
• Creating a local automated audit system
• Working with other OLE enabled software
• Creating special tests and/or functions
• Importing files
  

Importing Data Workshop:(One day) 7.5 hours CPE Credit ($495)
This course focuses on real life data access issues and problems. Participants will use IDEA's Import Assistant and Record Definition Editor to import data in standard and non-standard file formats. Importing print reports and data access using ODBC tables will also be covered. Participants are invited to bring problem files. Instructor will demonstrate examples of data import solutions from the IDEA Customer Support Help Desk and participant problem files.

Prerequisite: IDEA software or demo must be loaded on participant's laptop. Participants must be familiar with IDEA and should complete the introductory course before attending this course.

Please Note:

• Combined 1 and 2 day training courses are offered at a discount rate of $1395, combined 1 and 1 day training courses are offered at a discount rate of $950.
  
• Registration fee includes course materials, morning and afternoon breaks. A $100 discount is available for each additional participant from the same organization.
  
• Registrations must be confirmed at least 14 days prior to the class date. If there are less than 3 confirmed registrants, class may be rescheduled at sponsors option.
  
• Cancellations must be received at least 7 days prior to the course date or registrant will be held responsible for the registration fee.