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Course/Event Schedule & Registration

Auburn Technical Assistance Center offers new and innovative classes and workshops throughout the year. Check here for additions and updates.
Questions about classes or prices: Contact Mitch Emmons, (334) 844-3881, emmonmb@auburn.edu
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All Classes and Events can offer direct registration online. Simply click the link above and fill out the required information. Or contact us directly at: 334-844-4659, or, toll-free at 1.800.446.0386. Your company will be invoiced or you can pay by credit card (Visa or Master Card only). NOTICE: No cancellations or refunds are allowed. Substitutions or changing to another event/course offering are permitted.
Remaining 2008 Open Enrollment Events
Lean Accounting - Accounting for a Lean Enterprise
DATES: July 22-24, 2008 Continuing Education Credit Applies to this Course	DESCRIPTION: Lean Accounting - Accounting for a Lean Enterprise Cost: $900/seat Learn lean costing methods that provide more accurate and simpler information Learn how costs can be calculated and decisions can be made from value stream processes Learn how lean organizations achieve well-planned and effective operation Learn how to develop a practical approach to lean accounting This course is designed to assist companies in aligning their lean production system strategies with the organization’s accounting and financial strategies. This three-day seminar will teach you – using hands-on and classroom training -- how to make appropriate changes in your accounting systems to support an overall transformation to a lean enterprise. This course is appropriate for accounting managers, operations managers, finance managers, and others involved in the organization’s financial management processes.	LOCATION: Hampton Inn, Pensacola Beach, FL JUNE 20 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE Click here to Register for Workshop Click Here for Lodging Registration Information
DATES: July 25, 2008 Continuing Education Credit Applies to this Course	DESCRIPTION: Executive Overview - Accounting for a Lean Enterprise Cost: $600/seat This short, fast-paced class presents the primary methods of Lean Accounting and why they are important to companies introducing lean manufacturing. The class is designed for a cross-functional audience of senior managers, operations managers, accountants and controllers, lean specialists, and support personnel such as purchasing, IT, etc.	LOCATION: Hampton Inn, Pensacola Beach, FL JUNE 20 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE Click here to Register for Workshop Click Here for Lodging Registration Information
TWI (Training Within Industry) -Open Enrollment Click Here for TWI Web Site & More Information
DATES: June 2-6, 2008 Click Here to download course brochure	DESCRIPTION: TWI includes three modules of training that teach basic skills to help supervisors and other employees function successfully in a learning organization. TWI contains the basic skills that will help enable supervisors and other employees to make the transition from hierarchical "command & control" organizations to flatter, team oriented organizations. Each TWI course module is structured as five two-hour sessions with 8 - 10 trainees. Job Methods (JM): JM teaches employees how to improve the way jobs are done. The aim of the program is to help produce greater quantities of quality products in less time by making the best use of the manpower, machines, and materials now available. Session time 7 - 10 a.m. each day. Job Instruction (JI): The objective of the course is to train employees how to teach someone a job or method. The method emphasizes preparing the operator to learn, giving a proper demonstration while identifying the Important Steps and the Key Points of the job, having the operator perform a trial run, and tapering off coaching while continuing to follow up. Session time 11 a.m. -1 p.m. each day. Job Relations (JR): This course teaches employees how to understand people on all levels and deals with the issues of motivation and problem solving. The course gives employees foundations for developing and maintaining good relations in order to prevent problems from arising. However, when problems do arise, it teaches how to get the facts, weigh and decide, take action, and check results. Session time 2 - 4 p.m. each day.	LOCATION: AmTech, Inc., 4300 Hwy. 22 W, Alexander City, AL, 35010-4933 From U.S. 280, take Highway 22 West (approximately 3 miles west of Alexander City). Cost: $995.00 - One TWI Module of your choice. $1,690 - Two TWI Modules of your choice. $2,000 - All three TWI Modules. Click here to Register
Supply Chain Management Performance Analysis - Open Enrollment Cost: $1,495/Seat (Download PDF Course Brochure)
DATES: May 12-16, 2008 Click Here for Course Flyer & Information	DESCRIPTION: Supply chain professionals often have limited time to build skills in measuring, monitoring, and improving process performance. This interactive 4 1/2 day hands-on course, led by innovative Auburn SCM faculty, will prepare industry practitioners to: ■ Apply practical analytical tools & approaches ■ Identify cost reduction opportunities ■ Leverage service enhancing SCM strategies	LOCATION: Auburn, University - Lowder Business Bldg. Cost: $1,495 (Cost includes lunch and training materials.) Click here to Register
OSHA 10-Hr General Industry Cost: $195/Seat (Download PDF Course Brochure) Click here to Register
DATES: May 20-21, 2008	DESCRIPTION: Raise your employee’s awareness of the OSHA rules and regulations that apply to them. This day and ½ course provides an in-depth look at OSHA’s 29 CFR General Industry Standard and details the applicable S&H regulations to the affected employees of your facility. This training course will be administered by instructors that are authorized through the OSHA Outreach Training Program. Each participant will receive an OSHA 10 hour certification card from the Department of Labor and an ATN training certificate upon completion of the course and exam. Who Should Attend: All Plant Employees; Municipalities; Fire & Rescue Service Members; Employers; Engineers; Supervisors; Hazmat Team Members; Safety Professionals; and others that might be involved with keeping themselves and others safe.	LOCATION: National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility
Montgomery, AL
LEAN Certificate Series Cost: $1,295/seat (Download PDF Course Brochure) Click here to Register
DATES: July 7-11, 2008	DESCRIPTION: Lean Certificate Series	LOCATION: AIDT Map To Class
July 7-11, 2008	Lean 101	AIDT Map To Class
July 7-11, 2008	Value Stream Mapping & 5s Visual Systems	AIDT Map To Class
July 7-11, 2008	Total Productive Maintenance / Quick Change Over	AIDT Map To Class
July 7-11, 2008	Kanban/Pull Systems & Cellular Flow	AIDT Map To Class
July 7-11, 2008	Sustaining Lean	AIDT Map To Class
Auburn, AL
LEAN Certificate Series Cost: $1,295/seat (Download PDF Course Brochure) Click here to Register
DATES: October 13-17, 2008	DESCRIPTION: Lean Certificate Series	LOCATION: National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility
October 13-17, 2008	Lean 101	National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility
October 13-17, 2008	Value Stream Mapping & 5s Visual Systems	National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility
October 13-17, 2008	Total Productive Maintenance / Quick Change Over	National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility
October 13-17, 2008	Kanban/Pull Systems & Cellular Flow	National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility
October 13-17, 2008	Sustaining Lean	National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Auburn, AL Map to Facility

Questions & Assistance

Contact: Mitch Emmons
Sr. Outreach Associate
(334) 844-3881 (office direct)
(334) 524-2102 (cell)
emmonmb@auburn.edu

ATAC Affiliations

		EDA University Center