Training

Facilities Information Management System

FIMS New User Training Class Registration Information

The FIMS support contractor provides two day user training classes for the FIMS system. The next scheduled classes will be held in the Spring 2010. There will be significant focus on the latest FIMS enhancements/guidance.

Objectives for the training are:

	Introduce participants to the capabilities of FIMS
	Discussions about how FIMS serves as the Department's corporate facilities database
	Review of any FIMS related guidance from Headquarters including the FRPC elements
	Discussion on the Data Validation Process
	Sustainability
	Review of DOE corporate measures such as FCI, ACI, OCI, and AUI
	Learn to navigate efficiently through the system
	Add real property information as part of extensive hands-on exercises
	Review of the FIMS data elements and requirements
	Review of all of the latest enhancements
	Review FIMS archive capabilities and discuss the "banking" concept for square footage
	Replacement Plant Value calculations
	Develop ad-hoc queries using techniques available through FIMS, Microsoft Access and Discoverer

The class consist of lecture/demonstration and hands-on exercise providing participants an opportunity to explore all of the major system functions. Each person attending the training will receive 1 copy of the FIMS Training Manual.

The following general and administrative information is provided for those individuals interested in attending the training class.

	Training Dates March 29-30, 2010 March 31 - April 1, 2010
	Class Duration The training class will consist of 2 full days of instruction between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Travel arrangements should be made accordingly.
	Training Site U.S. Department of Energy Nevada Site Office 232 Energy Way North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Room 6402 in the C-1 Bldg Directions to the Training Site From Las Vegas Blvd, proceed to I-15 North. Take the Lake Mead - West exit. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Lossee Rd. Once on Lossee Rd at the 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Energy Way. Follow Energy Way to the stop sign. Turn right into the parking lot. The C-1 building is adjacent to the parking lot. Once you enter the building, go straight down the hall. Room 6402 is on the left. VERY IMPORTANT: Please be sure to bring your DOE badge with you. You will need to show this at the guard gate before you can enter the parking lot.
	Registration Names of attendees will be accepted by telephone or E-mail. If you wish to register, please E-mail Mark Gordy (mark.gordy@hq.doe.gov) or Gayle Smith (gayle.smith@hq.doe.gov). You may also contact the FIMS Hotline at 301-903-0850 if you wish to register by phone.
	Accomodations A listing of hotels located in the Las Vegas strip area can be located on the web at www.vegas.com or www.lasvegas.com. You can also obtain a listing of hotels that are close to the training facility by performing a Google search.

The FIMS Data Validation training schedule is posted on the Data Validation page.