ARM Training Sessions

Several training options are available for interested companies and independent researchers.

Please note that two sessions are offered at NAICC:

• 10th Annual ARM Tips and Techniques Workshop at NAICC Meeting (Wednesday morning)

• Basic ARM Training Session at NAICC Meeting (Tuesday all day)

• On-site Training

• Training at GDM

10th Annual ARM Tips and Techniques Workshop

ARM Techniques to Improve Efficiency
NAICC Meeting - Memphis, Tennessee

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
The Peabody Hotel
Maximum 50 participants
Cost $0 (free)
Free breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.
See below for details

Pre-registration is required. This is an authorized NAICC pre-conference workshop: register here for the workshop.

ARM Techniques to Improve Efficiency

The 2009 workshop theme is techniques to manage trials more efficiently. Workshop topics are:

• Tasks
  • Efficiently schedule tasks for a trial.
  • Display task calendar for one or more trials.
  • Sort tasks by type or person.
• Backups
  • Keep fail-safe backups of current trials.
  • View and restore trials from backup.
• Reports
  • Set and manage report options.
  • Print reports to PDF.
  • Produce reports in Word that exactly match the ARM report.
• Study List
  • Use study list to manage current and historical trials

Join Dr. Steven Gylling, President, Gylling Data Management, Inc. at the next ARM Tips and Techniques workshop scheduled at the NAICC meeting at The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. If you have questions on how to use ARM and have limited time this is a perfect opportunity to receive in-depth training.

Dr. Gylling is the original program author of Agriculture Research Manager (ARM), Pesticide Research Manager (PRM), Summary Across Trials, and the data collector software.  He has conducted research and worked with research data management since 1972.  His Ph.D. is in Agronomy, with emphasis on weed control.  He has previously worked at South Dakota State University as a weed researcher, state pesticide impact assessment coordinator, and Cooperative Extension Service computer specialist.

Schedule:  A continental breakfast buffet is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. The ARM half-day workshop begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 Noon.

How to Register:  Please complete the online registration form. For additional details or answers to your questions, please contact Francine Rowland at francine@gdmdata.com.

Registration Fee:  There is no registration fee to attend this free workshop, which also includes a free breakfast for registered participants. A training certificate is provided for each pre-registered attendee.

Registration Deadline:  January 5, 2009

What to bring?  Materials will be provided. We suggest bringing a laptop computer to follow through the presentation, or if you have questions about your installed ARM program.

Training Location:  Details regarding the final meeting room arrangements will be sent to registrants.

Send an email to francine@gdmdata.com to be included in the next mailing list for workshops.

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ARM Introduction Training Session at NAICC Meeting

Using ARM Throughout the Trial Season
NAICC Meeting - Memphis, Tennessee

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Peabody Hotel
Maximum 40 participants
Cost $145 per participant
Includes noon lunch
See below for details

Pre-registration is required. This is an authorized NAICC pre-conference event: register here for training session.

Using ARM Throughout the Trial Season

The 2009 training session will guide each participant through typical trial tasks during a research season, using standard ARM features. Topics include:

• Protocols
  • Opening an existing protocol.
  • Creating a new protocol.
  • Entering and editing treatments.
  • Review of Settings window.
  • Creating a trial.
• Trials
  • Randomization and trial layout.
  • Printing spray/seeding plan report.
  • Entering site information.
  • Printing site description report.
  • Entering assessment data.
  • Data review graphs.
  • Printing AOV Means Table and Assessment Data Summary Reports.
• Reports
  • Available reports.
  • Printing reports to Word, Excel, or PDF.

Schedule:  ARM training begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Lunch is provided at 12:00 noon. 

How to Register:  Please complete the online registration form. For additional details or answers to your questions, please contact Francine Rowland at francine@gdmdata.com.

Registration Fee:  Registration fee is $145 per registrant to attend this training session, which also includes lunch for registered participants. A training certificate is provided for each pre-registered attendee.

Registration Deadline:  January 5, 2009

What to bring?  Bring a laptop computer to follow along with training examples. The best way to learn is by doing!

Training Location:  Details regarding the final meeting room arrangements will be sent to registrants.

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On-site Training

If you have questions on how to use the current ARM version and have limited time, a one-day training session is a perfect opportunity to receive in-depth training tailored to your specific requirements.

If you are interested in hosting a training session at your location, or arranging training at our facility in Brookings, South Dakota, please contact Fran Gylling at (+1) 605-693-4150 or fran@gdmdata.com

GDM staff members are available to travel to your site to provide training in the proper use of the GDM software.  Training shall be for the purpose of educating company employees in the use of the software.  Charges for on-site training consists of the cost of transportation plus daily travel cost of $475, lodging, meals, and a daily training fee of US $995 per training day for the first trainer.

Our policy for training is to work with the company computer/research persons during training.  Many questions are not just how to use the software, but "How do I as a researcher handle this information for my reports."  Answering this type of question requires a joint effort, and also develops local expertise within each company.

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Training at GDM

Training is also available for small groups at the GDM corporate location in Brookings, South Dakota.  The fee for training at the GDM offices is US $995 per day.

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