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Designed Training. Inspired Learning. Improved Performance.
Specializing in technical process training, we deliver highly interactive, media-rich off-the-shelf and custom training that changes behaviour in the workplace. ALC learning programs reduce cost and improve performance. Courses are flexible, self-paced and fun to use. Customers appreciate our product quality, business value, and excellent service.
At Automated Learning we work closely with you to provide effective learning solutions that meet your unique needs. We have been involved in consulting, training, and learning systems development since 1981, and love to collaborate with your experts, in the real-world workplace, to create programs that deliver enterprise performance for you. Automated Learning developers are experts in creating high quality, interactive, full-media, self-paced training that really works.
Projects have been implemented for Web, LAN and CD delivery, including development within LCMS and export to SCORM-compliant LMS systems.
Are rapidly changing business conditions and workforce skills-upgrading creating challenges for your organization? Are you in need of workforce training for retail or treasury banking, finance, healthcare, environment, manufacturing, technical process, product rollout, or sales? Is customer training for your own products an issue? At Automated Learning Corporation we understand your needs and we deliver training solutions to meet your performance challenges.
ALC core competencies include instructional design; product development for LAN or Web delivery; audio and multimedia video, including photography, sound recording, and voice coaching; graphic design, including 3-D and animation; and project management. We can provide development services from concept design and scripting to professional narration and multimedia development.
Our extensive inventory of available training courses includes quality training in: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Concepts, Lean 5S, Lean Visual Controls, Lean Healthcare, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Program Management, Electronic Assembly, Mechanical Assembly for Electronics Manufacturing, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Soldering including Lead Free, Supply Chain Management and Inventory Practices, Electronic Component Identification, RF and Wireless, Fibre Optics and Optical Networks, Health and Safety, Laser Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Ergonomics.
Whether you seek improved quality, increased productivity, reduced costs, better delivery, improved employee retention, reductions in training time, or regulatory compliance, ALC can deliver. ALC s off-the-shelf and custom-developed courses incorporate a modularized approach, allowing learners to participate in a course in a number of short learning sessions, and addressing training-scheduling conflicts. Flexible and enjoyable learning experiences ensure learners receive the knowledge and skills necessary for your organization. Organizations around the world select ALC for its quality, integrated solutions, exceptional customer service, and comprehensive course library.
At Automated Learning we work closely with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that improve performance. The core service we offer you is training. We are experts in developing effective training solutions. But we realize that enterprise performance cannot be achieved through training alone. In addition to a wide offering of available training courses, we also supply expert consultation in strategic planning, development and implementation of performance solutions.
Our services include:
Personnel Training Consulting
As a highly experienced services and development company, ALC can provide expert consulting and personnel training development services for instructor-led training, blended learning, distributed training, and e-learning. Our solutions-oriented staff has extensive background experience in classroom-based personnel training, web-conferencing solutions, teleconferencing, paper-based distributed training, computer-based training, and e-learning.
Custom Training Course Development
ALC takes pride in our track record for delivering quality custom training programs on time, on spec, and on budget. If you need custom training, we can deliver. In addition to our off-the-shelf courses, we have extensive design and development capabilities to customize existing products to meet your content and graphics requirements. Or we can design, develop, and deliver full-custom training solutions that meet your specific training needs in any subject. Our developers are experts in creating high quality, interactive, full-media, self-paced custom training and certification courses that really work.
Lean Enterprise Consulting
Becoming a Lean enterprise is an ongoing journey. Through our partners we provide leading Lean consultants and facilitators on-site to help guide your transformation to a Lean enterprise. We deliver the knowledge, skills and resources to make your Lean journey a success. ALC s Lean manufactiring training and certification courses - blended with on-site Lean enterprise consulting - will help you create and sustain a Lean enterprise culture.
Electronic Assembly Consulting
In addition to providing in depth electronic assembly training courses and workshops for operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors and managers, ALC also offers expert electronic assembly consulting. Our experienced consultants can supply realistic and practical advice and guidance on how you can develop, implement, manage, and improve your electronic assembly programs in areas such as ESD class zero, SMT, Lead-free solder and more. Working closely with you in the real-world workplace, we deliver solutions that meet your challenges. It s electronic assembly consulting for quality performance.
Automated Learning Corporation is based in Kanata, ON, Canada
LAN based Training System
o You host the training on your internal LAN based computer or server.
o Your private information is 100 in your control.
o Approximately 25 courses with standardized interface.
o Content applicable to manufacturing, industry, corporate in the following areas:
- Lean Practices
- ESD
- Radio Frequency
- Safety including Laser Safety, Ergonomics, Eye wash
Lead Hazard, WHMIS, MSDS
- Soldering
- Circuit Card Assembly
- Lead-Free
- Inventory Practices
- Mechanical Assembly
o Automated Curriculum Manager for Administrative Support
- Automated testing, reporting, certification printing
- Automated course allocation under your control.
Web based training delivery
o ALC provides training from hosted web for single or small numbers of learners.
o Corporate LAN where you host the training on your internal web based server.
- SCORM 1. 2 compatible
- Ask also about AICC
Custom or customized training
o Content in existing courses localized to your requirements.
o New content created to your specifications.
Personnel Training Consulting:
o Training or support in any aspects of computer based learning.
o Our senior practitioners are true pioneers in e-learning and distance delivery of learning.
On Site Consulting Recommendations in ESD, Lean, Solder Profiling: Where practical, we will recommend a consultant to support your requirements.
o You host the training on your internal LAN based computer or server.
o Your private information is 100 in your control.
o Approximately 25 courses with standardized interface.
o Content applicable to manufacturing, industry, corporate in the following areas:
- Lean Practices
- ESD
- Radio Frequency
- Safety including Laser Safety, Ergonomics, Eye wash
Lead Hazard, WHMIS, MSDS
- Soldering
- Circuit Card Assembly
- Lead-Free
- Inventory Practices
- Mechanical Assembly
o Automated Curriculum Manager for Administrative Support
- Automated testing, reporting, certification printing
- Automated course allocation under your control.
Web based training delivery
o ALC provides training from hosted web for single or small numbers of learners.
o Corporate LAN where you host the training on your internal web based server.
- SCORM 1. 2 compatible
- Ask also about AICC
Custom or customized training
o Content in existing courses localized to your requirements.
o New content created to your specifications.
Personnel Training Consulting:
o Training or support in any aspects of computer based learning.
o Our senior practitioners are true pioneers in e-learning and distance delivery of learning.
On Site Consulting Recommendations in ESD, Lean, Solder Profiling: Where practical, we will recommend a consultant to support your requirements.
 online course |
 instructor-led class |
 learn at home |
 group study |
 self-directed study |
 cd-based training |
 DVD video training |
 printed book |
 e-book digital book |
 workshop seminar |
 train the trainer |
 computer-based learning |
 discount pricing |
 online tutorial |
Lead-Free Soldering: Orientation - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for engineers, managers and senior operators involved in lead-free electronic assembly. Regulatory/commercial forces driving lead-free ?Health hazards Rules, market segments, geography Alloys, trends, composition, terminology Technical and implementation challenges Reliability vs SnPb Components and handling Defects, process indicators Procedure for more...
: Web-training with certification test for engineers, managers and senior operators involved in lead-free electronic assembly. Regulatory/commercial forces driving lead-free ?Health hazards Rules, market segments, geography Alloys, trends, composition, terminology Technical and implementation challenges Reliability vs SnPb Components and handling Defects, process indicators Procedure for more...Lead-Free Soldering: Rework - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for rework operators and supervisors responsible for rework of lead-free electronics. Rework and lead-free Transition to lead-free Defects Acceptable joints Equipment demands of lead-free Solder types, naming Flux ?Board laminates, finishes Mixed tin/lead, lead-free facility Cleaning ?Moisture control Reworking more...
: Web-training with certification test for rework operators and supervisors responsible for rework of lead-free electronics. Rework and lead-free Transition to lead-free Defects Acceptable joints Equipment demands of lead-free Solder types, naming Flux ?Board laminates, finishes Mixed tin/lead, lead-free facility Cleaning ?Moisture control Reworking more...Lead-Free Wave Soldering: Process - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification for process engineers, technologists, and senior operators who work with lead-free wave. ?Impact of lead-free on wave ?Alloys, difference to tin-lead ?Reliability acceptance, cosmetics ?Flux, VOC, water-based, no-clean ?Machine set-up ?Fluxer ?Nitrogen, Solder pot changeover ?Pre-heat, contact time, range ?Dual-wave, board-warp, cooling ?Selective soldering ?Copper levels ?Dross, contamination ?Defects, indicators, process adjustments LearnTech? training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification for process engineers, technologists, and senior operators who work with lead-free wave. ?Impact of lead-free on wave ?Alloys, difference to tin-lead ?Reliability acceptance, cosmetics ?Flux, VOC, water-based, no-clean ?Machine set-up ?Fluxer ?Nitrogen, Solder pot changeover ?Pre-heat, contact time, range ?Dual-wave, board-warp, cooling ?Selective soldering ?Copper levels ?Dross, contamination ?Defects, indicators, process adjustments LearnTech? training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.Soldering Photo Albums
: An extensive library of royalty-free electronic assembly soldering photographs. These are available on CD-ROM, and include coverage of Lead Free, Chip Components, SMT and Conventional Defects, Ball Grid Array, Pin in Hole Reflow, Flip Chip assembly, Solder Paste Printing, Printed Circuit Boards, Wire Preparation and Crimping, Surface Mount and Conventional more...
Lean Process Improvement
: An extensive library of royalty-free electronic assembly soldering photographs. These are available on CD-ROM, and include coverage of Lead Free, Chip Components, SMT and Conventional Defects, Ball Grid Array, Pin in Hole Reflow, Flip Chip assembly, Solder Paste Printing, Printed Circuit Boards, Wire Preparation and Crimping, Surface Mount and Conventional more...Introduction to Lean Concepts - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for personnel involved in improving workplace organization, including workers, managers, technicians, engineers, and trainers. Advantages of going Lean 8 kinds of waste Attitudes and metrics of Lean Obstacles to transformation Lean as a total system The role of cleaning in maintaining quality and throughput The Value stream Obstacles to being a truly Lean organization. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification test for personnel involved in improving workplace organization, including workers, managers, technicians, engineers, and trainers. Advantages of going Lean 8 kinds of waste Attitudes and metrics of Lean Obstacles to transformation Lean as a total system The role of cleaning in maintaining quality and throughput The Value stream Obstacles to being a truly Lean organization. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.Lean: 5S Workplace Organization - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for personnel involved in Lean 5S. The origin, structure and benefits of 5S The sorting process "Red-tag" method for unnecessary material ?Processes to improve access to materials and equipment Role of cleaning in quality and throughput Use of procedures, practices, policies, job aids for 5S Roles of management and contributors in monitoring and improving the 5S process. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification test for personnel involved in Lean 5S. The origin, structure and benefits of 5S The sorting process "Red-tag" method for unnecessary material ?Processes to improve access to materials and equipment Role of cleaning in quality and throughput Use of procedures, practices, policies, job aids for 5S Roles of management and contributors in monitoring and improving the 5S process. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.Lean: Visual Controls - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for personnel involved in Lean Visual Control. The self-explaining, self-regulating, continuously improving work area Visual control methods Schedule board, problem report, work load plan, ahead and behind chart Quality alert sheet, in-process inspection/results, SPC chart Quality awards vs. QC charts VC signals for equipment maintenance Role of the team in production. LearnTech training incorporates more...
Manufacturing Technical Skills
: Web-training with certification test for personnel involved in Lean Visual Control. The self-explaining, self-regulating, continuously improving work area Visual control methods Schedule board, problem report, work load plan, ahead and behind chart Quality alert sheet, in-process inspection/results, SPC chart Quality awards vs. QC charts VC signals for equipment maintenance Role of the team in production. LearnTech training incorporates more...Component Identification: Semiconductors - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for electronic assembly personnel, who deal with semiconductors in their work. Diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, physical characteristics, markings PCB and circuit diagram symbols for components Function of semiconductor types Polarity requirements Package types. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification test for electronic assembly personnel, who deal with semiconductors in their work. Diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, physical characteristics, markings PCB and circuit diagram symbols for components Function of semiconductor types Polarity requirements Package types. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.ESD Control for Operators - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for those who work with static sensitive devices. ?Conditions likely to cause uncontrolled ESD ?ESD protective packaging ?Ionization and antistats for static control ?Impact of environmental factors on static charge ?Function of ESD protective items in a protected area ?ESD protective workstations ?Smocks, wrist straps, and footwear ?Personal protection around high voltage. LearnTech? training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. Standards Compliant: ESD Control for more...
: Web-training with certification test for those who work with static sensitive devices. ?Conditions likely to cause uncontrolled ESD ?ESD protective packaging ?Ionization and antistats for static control ?Impact of environmental factors on static charge ?Function of ESD protective items in a protected area ?ESD protective workstations ?Smocks, wrist straps, and footwear ?Personal protection around high voltage. LearnTech? training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. Standards Compliant: ESD Control for ESD Control Program Management - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for managers, supervisors, and ESD coordinators. Importance of an ESD program Responsibilities of managers, supervisors and ESD coordinator to ensure appropriate ESD practices Elements in an ESD control program Grounding, environmental controls, ESD practices Verifying compliance to Program Plan The audit process Records of compliance. Steps to maintain ESD awareness. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. more...
: Web-training with certification test for managers, supervisors, and ESD coordinators. Importance of an ESD program Responsibilities of managers, supervisors and ESD coordinator to ensure appropriate ESD practices Elements in an ESD control program Grounding, environmental controls, ESD practices Verifying compliance to Program Plan The audit process Records of compliance. Steps to maintain ESD awareness. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. more...ESD Program Management - Book
: By Ted Dangelmayer - This revised second edition of Ted's book is comprehensive and explains how to develop, implement and manage an ESD control program, and includes up-to-date-data, new chapters, new case studies and much more. It's an unbiased guide for electronic manufacturing and quality control professionals. A "must have" for those serious about ESD control in electronics manufacturing. Published: 1999, by Kluwer Pages: 471 Chapters: 20 Appendices: 4 Glossary References Index
: By Ted Dangelmayer - This revised second edition of Ted's book is comprehensive and explains how to develop, implement and manage an ESD control program, and includes up-to-date-data, new chapters, new case studies and much more. It's an unbiased guide for electronic manufacturing and quality control professionals. A "must have" for those serious about ESD control in electronics manufacturing. Published: 1999, by Kluwer Pages: 471 Chapters: 20 Appendices: 4 Glossary References IndexESD: An Introduction - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for those who work with static sensitive devices. How ESD is generated from common actions Two types of damage caused by ESD Problems and cost implications Conditions likely to cause uncontrolled ESD Behavior of insulative, conductive, and dissipative materials Causes & effects of polarization and induction Function of ionization, humidity and grounding in ESD control. more...
: Web-training with certification test for those who work with static sensitive devices. How ESD is generated from common actions Two types of damage caused by ESD Problems and cost implications Conditions likely to cause uncontrolled ESD Behavior of insulative, conductive, and dissipative materials Causes & effects of polarization and induction Function of ionization, humidity and grounding in ESD control. more...ESD: Field Service - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for technicians and repair personnel who handle ESD sensitive components outside of facilities with ESD protective areas. Field service environment ESD Basics Controlled grounding ESD field service kit Personal grounding Storage, transportation, handling Field ESDPA ?Grounding procedures Re-packaging of assemblies Customer communication, field service call-backs. LearnTech training incorporates more...
: Web-training with certification test for technicians and repair personnel who handle ESD sensitive components outside of facilities with ESD protective areas. Field service environment ESD Basics Controlled grounding ESD field service kit Personal grounding Storage, transportation, handling Field ESDPA ?Grounding procedures Re-packaging of assemblies Customer communication, field service call-backs. LearnTech training incorporates more...ESD: See It! Believe It! Control It! - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for engineers and technicians who work with static sensitive devices. Static electricity How static is produced How uncontrolled ESD can damage components and equipment Human Body Model (HBM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the HBM Charged Device Model (CDM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the CDM Safe & unsafe handling practice. LearnTech training incorporates more...
: Web-training with certification test for engineers and technicians who work with static sensitive devices. Static electricity How static is produced How uncontrolled ESD can damage components and equipment Human Body Model (HBM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the HBM Charged Device Model (CDM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the CDM Safe & unsafe handling practice. LearnTech training incorporates more...ESD: See It! Believe It! Control It! - Video
: LearnTech training video, VHS (NTSC/PAL), or DVD: instructional material designed for live presentation with audience interaction. Examine the truth and the mythology surrounding ESD phenomena. You will actually "see" ESD events as they happen in real time. Believe your own eyes, and apply this knowledge to control these potentially destructive phenomena in your workplace! This state-of-the-art training material addresses the needs of engineers and technicians in qualitatively and quantitatively understanding current ESD threats to electronic components and assemblies.
: LearnTech training video, VHS (NTSC/PAL), or DVD: instructional material designed for live presentation with audience interaction. Examine the truth and the mythology surrounding ESD phenomena. You will actually "see" ESD events as they happen in real time. Believe your own eyes, and apply this knowledge to control these potentially destructive phenomena in your workplace! This state-of-the-art training material addresses the needs of engineers and technicians in qualitatively and quantitatively understanding current ESD threats to electronic components and assemblies.Introduction to Electronic Components - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for electronic assembly operators and others who deal with electronic components in their work. Objectives: Identify resistors, capacitors, and semiconductors Describe different types of wires and cables Explain the difference between switches and relays. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification test for electronic assembly operators and others who deal with electronic components in their work. Objectives: Identify resistors, capacitors, and semiconductors Describe different types of wires and cables Explain the difference between switches and relays. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.Inventory Practices - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for operators, support personnel and production control personnel who work in inventory. Overall inventory process ?Need for inventory control Categories & characteristics of inventory Inventory supply chain Key inventory processes Inventory functions and responsibilities. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification test for operators, support personnel and production control personnel who work in inventory. Overall inventory process ?Need for inventory control Categories & characteristics of inventory Inventory supply chain Key inventory processes Inventory functions and responsibilities. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.Laser Safety _ On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for operators, technicians, and engineers who deal with lasers. Light as energy, energy conversion Injuries Laser classifications, warning labels Nominal Hazard Zone The eye, potential exposure/injury Maximum Permissible Exposure Safety procedures, eyewear/clothing Optical density, wavelength dependencies Placement, lockout/tagout, barriers/traps, hazardous materials. LearnTech training incorporates more...
: Web-training with certification test for operators, technicians, and engineers who deal with lasers. Light as energy, energy conversion Injuries Laser classifications, warning labels Nominal Hazard Zone The eye, potential exposure/injury Maximum Permissible Exposure Safety procedures, eyewear/clothing Optical density, wavelength dependencies Placement, lockout/tagout, barriers/traps, hazardous materials. LearnTech training incorporates more...Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for employees who need to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets - based on ISO standard 16 heading format as a part of WHMIS, HAZMAT, or HAZCOM training and certification. The MSDS, it's purpose Information in MSDS sections Physical & chemical properties sections Health & environmental factors sections Storage, handling, and transportation more...
: Web-training with certification test for employees who need to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets - based on ISO standard 16 heading format as a part of WHMIS, HAZMAT, or HAZCOM training and certification. The MSDS, it's purpose Information in MSDS sections Physical & chemical properties sections Health & environmental factors sections Storage, handling, and transportation more...Mechanical Assembly - On-Line Training
: Web-training with certification test for those who assemble mechanical and electronic components. Mechanical assembly as part of the manufacturing process Sequence of tasks Documents used and their functions Tools used in mechanical assembly Safety principles Torque verification Quality procedures. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.
: Web-training with certification test for those who assemble mechanical and electronic components. Mechanical assembly as part of the manufacturing process Sequence of tasks Documents used and their functions Tools used in mechanical assembly Safety principles Torque verification Quality procedures. LearnTech training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. For best results this course requires a broadband internet connection.| Head Office |
