Training

2023 User Group and Training

We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 User Group & Training will be held at the beautiful Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes in Tempe, AZ, from October 24-27, 2023. Register today!

We have an exciting lineup of events planned for you:

October 24-25: Training Sessions
Join us for two days of comprehensive training sessions designed to enhance your skills and deepen your knowledge of our products and services. Our expert trainers will provide valuable insights and hands-on experience to help you optimize your use of our offerings.

October 25: Welcome Reception
Join us for a warm welcome reception in the evening, where you can network and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Enjoy delicious refreshments and prepare for an engaging User Group event.

October 26-27: User Group
The main event kicks off on October 26 and runs until the afternoon of October 27. We have a packed agenda of informative sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops lined up. Learn from industry experts, share your experiences, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices in our field.

October 26: Offsite Event
We’ve also planned an exciting offsite event on October 26, where you can relax, unwind, and have fun with your fellow attendees.

 

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Training Courses

Introduction to Part 75
Level: Intermediate
Date: TBD
Location: Virtual

This class is directed towards environmental staff responsible for complying with 40 CFR Part 75 regulations. An overview will be provided on the general provisions required by the rule. This will include monitoring methods, data handling, quality assurance testing, recertification events, annual analysis, and reporting/recordkeeping requirements. General data assessment techniques will be discussed along with our 10-step program for success.

The course will be presented in four (4) sessions, across three (3) days in order to accommodate everyone’s busy schedule. On Day 2, the course will include two (2) focused sessions to address Part 75 requirements specific to gas & oil-fired units as well as a separate session focusing on coal-fired units. However, these two (2) focused sessions will be conducted in succession, so attendees have the flexibility to participate in one session or both.

The course will also cover any recent applicable regulatory or reporting changes or pending revisions.

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Instructor: Dru Sanders
Audience: Prospective Customers; Existing Customers
Skill Level: Intermediate
Price: TBD

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Part 60 CEMS and COMS Requirements
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Date: TBD
Location: Virtual

This course is designed to provide a thorough review of the Part 60 monitoring, performance, quality assurance, record keeping and reporting requirements for CEMS and COMS. The course will begin Day 1 with an introduction to Part 60, a review of some of the different CEMS types, followed by a summary of certification requirements. Day 2 will delve into the requirements of Part 60 Procedure 1 and 3, that contain the QA/QC requirements for CEMS and COMS respectively. Day 3 will cover CEMS and COMS QA/QC Plans, what is required and best practice recommendations, followed by data validity and reporting requirements.

The course would be beneficial to environmental managers as well as Instrument & Control Technicians with CEMS responsibilities. The training would be valuable to personnel with limited Part 60 experience as well as a refresher for more seasoned personnel.

The course will be presented in three (3) sessions (2 hours each) over three consecutive days.

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Instructor: Dru Sanders
Audience: Prospective Customers; Existing Customers
Skill Level: Intermediate
Price: TBD

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Using Power BI to Access CEMLink 6​
Level: Advanced
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

CEMLink 6 does an amazing job with managing, reporting, and allowing you to visualize your compliance data. But what about users looking for more innovative business intelligence capabilities (beyond what is available in the product) or those looking to share and collaborate at a corporate level? This session will introduce you to Power BI – Microsoft’s premier business intelligence tool which is sweeping the industry by storm. Here, we will set the stage and demonstrate how to begin using Power BI effectively within your organization in order to bring your compliance data to life.

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MATS Rule Training
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Date: TBD
Location: Virtual 

This online course is designed to provide a detailed review of Subpart UUUUU, 40 CFR Part 63 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule’s monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The course will be presented during two (2) sessions with a break for lunch. The course would be beneficial to environmental managers as well as Instrument & Control Technicians with CEMS responsibilities. The training would be valuable to personnel with limited MATS Rule experience as well as a refresher for more seasoned personnel.

The course will also cover any recent applicable regulatory or reporting changes or pending revisions.

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CEMLink 6: Calibration Utilities
Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

This 3-hr class is geared towards technicians and environmental engineers responsible for managing and performing daily calibration drift checks. We will discuss all aspects of the Cylinder Management, Calibration Control and Calibration Data Viewer user interfaces. If you are responsible for the ongoing QA and maintenance of your CEMS you won’t want to miss this informative discussion.

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Site-Specific Training Courses

VIM also provides site-specific training courses tailored to a facility’s monitoring approach and applicable regulations.

If you are a CEMLink 6 customer, the customized training course can also include DAHS training. These courses can be presented at the facility or online. The course can also be presented over several days to accommodate plant personnel work schedule. Each course includes a detailed course manual.

Please contact sales@vimtechnologies.com to discuss your specific training requirements.

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Updated 5/19/2023: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER TODAY We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our 2023 User Group & Training event is happening on October 24-27, 2023 at beautiful Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes in Tempe, AZ. We have a jam-packed schedule of events planned for you that we’re sure you’ll find […]

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