Training

Learn about SIMS Software’s training opportunities.

SIMS Software offers its customers world-class training via several delivery methods: Public classes; private on-site classes; and virtual classes.

General Overview Training Sessions (Complimentary to Customers)

SIMS Software offers 2 complimentary one-hour virtual SIMS Overview courses to our current customers.

The overview sessions are intended for new customers; however, all of our customer’s SIMS users are welcome to attend, including new SIMS users (first time purchasers of SIMS or new users of our long standing customer base) or those needing a refresher session on SIMS basics. The format will involve a one-hour lecture with a live chat window for attendee questions.  Please note: the group overview sessions have the potential for several different customers to be in attendance at one time.

Session 1:  Setting Up SIMS

  • Date: First Wednesday of the month
  • Content: Covers system setup information, including populating lists, system validations, document streams, auto-numbering streams, and creating new users.
  • Audience: SIMS Manager.

Session 2:  Getting Started Using SIMS

  • Date: Third Wednesday of the month
  • Content: Focuses on module usage, navigating SIMS, introduction to transactions and reports, using the User Reference, and best practices.
  • Audience: All SIMS users.

Feel free to attend the session that aligns with your role!

Public Training Classes

Two-day public training classes are held throughout the year. Classes are limited to a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 10 students.

Upcoming dates and locations include:

Southern California
  • November 20-21, 2024
  • January 28-29, 2025
  • September 23-24, 2025
Colorado
  • May 13-14, 2025

Washington DC Area

  • September 25-26, 2024
  • March 18-19, 2025
  • July 22-23, 2025
  • November 18-19, 2025

Topics covered include:

  • SIMS Basics
  • Queries and reports
  • SIMS customization
  • Cleared facilities/cleared personnel management
  • Recording/maintaining classified contracts & forms
  • Material control/container access management
  • Security incidents
  • Insider threat detection
  • Visitor control
  • Conferences and meetings
  • Classified information systems
  • Controlling locks and keys
  • Security task scheduling & reports

To request pricing and information, or to register, please contact  support@simssoftware.com

    Private On-Site Training Classes

    SIMS Software offers private, two-day training classes on-site.  Private classes are completely customizable and ideal for organizations that need to train a group of staff members. Users will build their SIMS knowledge and skills, with a focus on your specific security requirements, policies and procedures. Private classes require a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 10 students, a training room, and computers/laptops for each attendee.

    To request pricing and information, please contact support@simssoftware.com