Below, you will find courses for Spectra systems which are available to clients at no cost. To register for a class, click on the date below. Click on the location for directions. To review the list of virtual Spectra Suite of Applications classes, click here.

>	Introduction to Spectra systems
>	Winning at WalMart with Spectra systems
>	Advanced Spectra systems Training
>	Introduction to Spectra category management systems
>	Introduction to Spectra systems on the Web for the EnLighten User

Introduction to Spectra systems Class Schedule

	Date		Location		Availability
	January 8, 2008		Chicago
	January 29, 2008		Paramus
	February 11, 2008		Chicago
	March 18, 2008		Lancaster
	April 22, 2008		Paramus
	May 13, 2008		Chicago
	June 17, 2008		Lancaster
	June 24, 2008		Chicago
	July 9,2008		Chicago
	July 23,2008		Paramus
	August 19,2008		Paramus
	October 16, 2008		Lancaster, PA
	December 17, 2008		Paramus, NJ
	January 14, 2009		Chicago, IL
	January 22, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	January 29, 2009		Oldsmar, FL
	February 4, 2009		Lancaster, PA
	February 11, 2009		Chicago, IL
	February 19, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	March 4, 2009		Chicago, IL
	March 11, 2009		Oldsmar, FL
	April 7, 2009		Chicago, IL
	April 15, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	May 5, 2009		Lancaster, PA
	May 19, 2009		Chicago, IL
	June 9, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	June 16, 2009		Chicago, IL

Introduction to Spectra systems

Prerequisites:
None

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Overview:
The Introduction to Spectra systems Training Session is an "introductory" class for those individuals who are new to the Spectra systems, or for students who need a quick refresher on the basic operation and fundamentals. This course begins with an overview of Spectra systems data sources and methodology. Users will be taken through the basic tools used in Spectra systems and taught how to create and manipulate a report. Students will then focus attention on designing specific sales/merchandising strategies as they relate to various key accounts. This has been proven to build solid relationships with the trade while maximizing sales opportunities. With the exception of the initial overview, the training is hands-on and solution focused.

Since the format of the training class is a combination of lecture and hands-on exercises, we encourage students to bring any current business situations to the class.

Business Applications:
Students will learn the basics of Spectra as well as navigation through the system. An introductory overview of the reports and managers within the system is given. Students will learn keystroking and interpretation of data as they work through report generation and manipulation of key reports and learn how to analyze what drives their brand's consumers and how to effectively drive sales.

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	Date		Location		Availability
	July 8 ,2008		Bentonville, AR
	March 18, 2009		Bentonville, AR
	June 24, 2009		Bentonville, AR

Winning at WalMart with Spectra systems

Prerequisites:
None

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Overview:
This class is designed as an introduction to the Spectra systems platform for WalMart vendor teams. There is no prerequisite for this class. The class begins with a lecture on the basics of Spectra systems methodology. Hands-on navigation is taught while addressing product profiles, clustering for Store of the Community and allocating to the clusters.

Business Applications:
Putting together a presentation for the buyer can be a time consuming process, using Spectra systems data to highlight how the consumer's demographics match to the retailer can drive a winning presentation.

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	Date		Location		Availability
	April 23, 2008		Paramus
	June 25, 2008		Chicago
	July 10, 2008		Chicago
	July 24, 2008		Paramus
	August 6, 2008		Chicago
	November 20, 2008		Chicago, IL
	January 15, 2009		Chicago, IL
	April 8, 2009		Chicago, IL
	April 16, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	June 10, 2009		Paramus, NJ

Advanced Spectra systems Training

Prerequisites:
Introduction to Spectra systems plus 6 months experience using the system.

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Overview:
The Advanced Spectra systems Training Session is a more comprehensive class for those individuals who are currently using Spectra. Users will be taken through in-depth case studies which utilize advanced Spectra systems functionality and "real-life" business scenarios. Students will then focus attention on designing specific sales/merchandising strategies as they relate to various key accounts and brands. Additional navigation and interpretation will be covered through report generation and manipulation of manager functionalities. This session is a combination of lecture and hands-on training.

Business Applications:
The case studies will teach the user to import store facts, create advanced lists and blend profile segments through the use of Managers. Clustering and Targeting will also be covered as they relate to the retail environment. This training session will delve into how custom data can increase product knowledge through available measures and segments. Understanding the local market consumer will also be covered using Targeting and the Scarborough data source. By the end of this session, the user will have a deeper understanding of the functionalities and abilities of Spectra systems.

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	Date		Location		Availability
	July 22, 2008		Paramus

Introduction to Spectra category management systems

Prerequisites:
None

Overview:
This class is designed as an introduction to the Spectra category management system. There is no prerequisite for this class. The class begins with a lecture on the basics of Spectra systems methodology followed by case study based, hands - on training to discover the applications of all of the available reports.

Business Applications:
Students will learn the basics of Spectra as well as navigation through the system. An introductory overview of the reports within the system is given. Students will learn keystroking and interpretation of data as they work through report generation and manipulation of key reports and learn how to analyze what drives their brand's consumers and how to locate them within accounts and geographies.

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	Date		Location		Availability
	August 07, 2008		Chicago
	October 21, 2008		Chicago
	October 28, 2008		Bentonville
	November 18, 2008		Chicago
	December 16, 2008		Paramus
	January 13, 2009		Chicago, IL
	January 21, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	January 28, 2009		Oldsmar, FL
	February 10, 2009		Chicago, IL
	February 18, 2009		Paramus, NJ
	March 3, 2009		Chicago, IL
	March 10, 2009		Oldsmar, FL
	April 14, 2009		Paramus, NJ

Introduction to Spectra systems on the Web for the EnLighten User

Prerequisites:
None.

Overview:
This is a full day classroom session designed towards introducing EnLighten users to the web based version of Spectra systems. The morning will begin with a brief lecture which will include Spectra systems methodology and databases followed by a discussion of a comparison between Spectra systems and EnLighten. The remainder of the day will be spent hands-on in the system to learn screen navigation, output manipulation, interpretation and application. Specific business issues are addressed through case studies during the navigation session. Each attendee should have an assigned Spectra systems ID and password in order to use the system.

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