Pre-Conference Training Workshop: PCI Data Security Standards – What You Need to Know
2/8/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Russell Palay, Director, e-Business and Payments, Blackboard Transact
Greg Rosenberg, Sales Engineer, Trustwave

Does your department process, transmit or store credit/debit card data? Learn the basics of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) and how your operations are affected. This half-day workshop will guide you through the 12 requirements of the PCI DSS and how you can both achieve and maintain compliance in your environment.

The fee for this half-day workshop is $275 or can be included in the package option. Lunch and a break are included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Getting Started with Universal Edition 2.x Basics
2/8/2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speakers
Stacey Henecke, Project Manager, Blackboard Transact
Chris McGhee, Services Consultant, Blackboard Transact

This workshop will cover all of the modules in the Universal Edition 2.x. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the general functionality of each of the modules. Participants will learn how to add and maintain the following:

- Funds
- Merchants
- Profit Centers
- Customers
- Users and Groups
- Plans: Stored Value and Board
- Cashiers
- Products
- Reporting
- Utilities
- ...and more!

This training is designed for the new system administrator who has little or no experience working with Blackboard solutions, as well as administrators who are looking for a refresher on the basics.

The fee for this all-day workshop is $475 or can be included in the package option. This session will be hands-on with a computer provided for each attendee. Lunch and two breaks are also included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Managing The Unix Edition: Advanced System Administration
2/8/2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speakers
Jorge Chinchilla, Project Manager, Blackboard Transact

This workshop will focus on getting the most out of your Unix Edition product. Geared towards helping you enhance your system, this workshop will cover topics such as:

- Backup options and verification
- Cardholder imports
- Automation through Blackboard Building Blocks Integration and shell scripting
- System monitoring tools
- Reports
- Overall troubleshooting and administration best practices

This training is targeted to the experienced user who has a solid foundation and understanding of the Unix Edition and is now looking for ways to how to best use these functions to meet their specific needs.

The fee for this all-day workshop is $475 or can be included in the package option. This session will be hands-on with a computer provided for each attendee. Lunch and two breaks are also included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Overview – Release 3
2/8/2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speakers
Kevin Holman, Product Manager, Blackboard Transact
Megan Scharnberg, Training Consultant, Blackboard Transact

This workshop will provide basic training on Release 3. With a completely redesigned user interface, this hands-on full-day session will cover all of the basic functions in Release 3, including cardholder management, customized data fields, stored value account management, policy rules, adding devices, reporting, point-of-sale set-up, and more.

This training is designed for Release 3 system administrators, or those that may be implementing Release 3 in the near future.

The fee for this all-day workshop is $475 or can be included in the package option. This session will be hands-on with a computer provided for each attendee. Lunch and two breaks are also included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Access Control Administration: Universal Edition Door Access Module
2/8/2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speakers
John Kernitzki, Consultant Trainer, Blackboard Transact
Don Sokol, Escalations Manager, Blackboard Transact

This half-day workshop will cover the Universal Edition Door Access module. It is designed to provide both an overview of the capabilities of the module, as well as cover best practices and all of the intricacies of Access Plans, Door State Schedules, Holiday settings, and Day Templates. Topics included are:

- Device Configuration
- Door Templates and Schedules
- Permission Templates and Schedules
- Access Plans and Plan Groups
- IP Converters
- Points
- User Rights and Privileges
- Assigning Plans
- Reporting
- Utilities
- DA Monitor

This training is highly recommended for any administrator utilizing the Door Access Module or considering implementing Access Control on campus. Both new and experienced Door Access administrators will benefit for this in-depth workshop on Access Control best practices.

The fee for this half-day workshop is $275 or can be included in the package option. Lunch and a break are included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Managing Release 3: Advanced System Administration
2/9/2009 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Speakers
Kevin Holman, Product Manager, Blackboard Transact
Chris McGhee, Services Consultant, Blackboard Transact
Megan Scharnberg, Training Consultant, Blackboard Transact

This workshop will provide intermediate training on Release 3. With a completely redesigned user interface, this hands-on full-day session will cover all of the basic functions in Release 3, including cardholder management, customized data fields, stored value account management, policy rules, adding devices, reporting, point-of-sale set-up, and more.

This training is designed for Release 3 system administrators who may already have a basic knowledge of the application.

The fee for this comprehensive workshop is $475 or can be included in the package option. This session will be hands-on with a computer provided for each attendee. A box lunch is included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Managing Universal Edition 2.x: Advanced System Administration
2/9/2009 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Speakers
Stacey Henecke, Project Manager, Blackboard Transact

This workshop will focus on getting the most out of your Universal Edition 2.x product. Geared towards helping you expand and enhance your system, this workshop will cover topics such as:

- Backup options and verification
- Customer imports
- Automation through Building Blocks integration
- System monitoring tools
- End of semester tasks
- Overall troubleshooting
- Administration best practices.

Many of the system's Utilities will be covered, including:

- Customer Modify utility
- Reset Stored Value Total utility
- Reset Board Control Total utility
- Stored Value Payment utility
- Product Import/Export utilities.

This training is targeted to the experienced user who has a solid foundation and understanding of the Universal Edition and is now looking for ways to how to best use these functions to meet their specific needs.

The fee for this comprehensive workshop is $475 or can be included in the package option. This session will be hands-on with a computer provided for each attendee. A box lunch is included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: Datacard ID Works Overview - Beginner
2/9/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This training is for colleges and universities that have implemented a Datacard® ID Solution and would like to learn how to maximize their card program and leverage the features and functionality of ID Works software. This workshop will provide the following:

- Overview of ID Works modules: Administrator, Designer, Production, Reporting
- Creating a card design
- Creating a production form
- Leveraging features such as: Multiple card designs in a project, List fields, Composite fields, Magnetic stripe fields
- Connecting to a database
- Overview of proximity cards
- Answers to questions

The Ideal Attendee:
Card Office Manager, IT or frequent user of ID Works identification software.

Prerequisites: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own PC and Datacard will supply evaluation copies prior to the course for installation. Computers with the software loaded will also be available. Proficiency with Windows 2000 and basic computer skills is encouraged.

The fee for this half-day workshop is $275 or can be included in the package option. A box lunch is included. Pre-registration for this session is required.

Pre-Conference Training Workshop: PCI Data Security Standards – What You Need to Know
2/9/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Russell Palay, Director, e-Business and Payments, Blackboard Transact

Does your department process, transmit or store credit/debit card data? Learn the basics of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) and how your operations are affected. This half-day workshop will step you through the 12 requirements of the PCI DSS and how you can both achieve and maintain compliance in your environment.

The fee for this half-day workshop is $275 or can be included in the package option. A box lunch is included. Pre-registration for this session is required.