Attend ASPEN Advancement Regional Training to Master ASPEN Basics

What is ASPEN Advancement?

ASPEN Advancement, formerly known as ASPEN University, focuses on core training, including the basic functions needed for each department: Parts, Service, Accounting, Sales and Rental. Attendees will learn tips and tricks that help them complete their tasks faster. This training is daily transaction focused, not advanced, management-focused. ASPEN Advancement is our most affordable training option. For advanced topics, round tables discussions and networking opportunities, please attend the ASPEN User Conference held in Denver December 8th -10th, 2020.

What’s covered in the training?

Each day focuses on a different department or functional area. We encourage participants to attend all the days applicable to their job responsibilities. Click each day below to learn more about what’s covered.

· Tips & tricks: reduce POS transaction time (including dropship orders) · Best practices: parts ordering and receipts, including multi-location transfers · Streamline daily tasks using ASPEN functions and selection screens · Benefits of using serialized parts & physical inventory basics

· Tips & tricks: data entry on work orders, using tasks, messages, locking and other functions · Best practices: work order creation & using the clock · Shortcuts for starting, finding and managing work orders · Standard rates, warranty best practices and service scheduling (as time permits)

· Tips & tricks: journal entries, ROAs and voucher entries · Best practices: month end routines, parts & units payable, service charges & month end statements · Basic reporting and drill down, including improving your daily balancing routine · Utilizing lists, messaging and tasks to create efficiencies, streamlining account reconciliations & settlements

· Tips & tricks: utilizing lists and selection screens to pinpoint opportunities · Best practices: unit purchasing (including quoting unit templates) & managing customer interactions · Streamlining work by using tasks, messages and other functions · Tracking quotes and pipeline & margin reporting and analysis

· Tips & tricks: rental entry and selection · Best practices: depreciation configuration and posting · Roadmap for rental workflow, rental contract basics · Review rental's impact on the unit record

Where can I attend ASPEN Advancement?

Each year we rotate locations in an attempt to reach as many customers as possible. Below are the ASPEN Advancement dates and locations for 2019.

Location	Dates	Venue	Early Bird Pricing Ends
Dubuque, IA	Monday, Nov. 4th - Friday, Nov. 8th	Best Western PLUS Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center	September 24th	Register Now!
Allentown, PA	Monday, Nov. 18th - Friday Nov. 22nd	Courtyard Allentown Bethlehem/Lehigh Valley Airport	October 8th	Register Now!
Minneapolis, MN	Monday, Dec. 2nd - Friday, Dec. 6th	Courtyard Bloomington by Mall of America®	October 22nd	Register Now!

How much does it cost?

Costs vary depending upon how many full or half days of training you choose to attend. Save money by registering before the Early Bird deadline. Save an additional 10% by registering for 3 or more classes.

	Standard Price/Person	Price Per Person with 10% Discount for 3 or More Classes	Price Per Person with 20% Early Bird Discount	Price per Person with both Early Bird and 3 or More Classes Discount
Full Day	$350/day	$320/day	$280/day	$250/day
Half Day	$180/day	$160/day	$145/day	$130/day

Charter Software offers Early Bird pricing and discounts for registering for 3 or more classes. For more information including pricing, email us or call 303.932.6875 ext. 200 to register today!