DTI – Digital Technology International: MediaPlus® Circulation Training

class	cost	dates

Circulation Fiscal Period Close and Balancing	see below	TBD

Circulation Software Training	see below	7/14/2008-7/17/2008

Circulation Advanced Key User	see below	TBD

Circulation Results	see below	7/21/2008-7/22/2008

Circulation Setup	see below	TBD

What is this class about? This class is designed to enhance your understanding of the MediaPlus Circulation accounting features. Class topics include:

A review of all general ledger accounts setup, plus an explanation of when general ledger numbers are created and which processes use them
How to audit your system to ensure dollars are flowing through correctly and to determine if there are any timing issues
How to make your month–end procedures more efficient
A detailed review of the GL Interface Journal

Who should attend? Users of MediaPlus Circulation version 3.3 and higher, including controllers, key accounting individuals, systems administrators and key users.

Note: Client should bring period end reports to this class.

What are the requirements? Your newspaper should have been actively using MediaPlus Circulation for at least three months.

When is it offered? This is a two–day class. See above for available dates. $925 US per student, $825 US for each additional student.

What is this class about? This class is designed to help you gain a basic understanding of the functionality in each module of the current version of MediaPlus Circulation. Class topics include:

Auto renew
Billing grace
Publishing day-end processes
Transactions
Basic report reading

Who should attend? New users who will be responsible for training other users of MediaPlus Circulation. Also, key users in need of a refresher course.

What are the requirements? You should understand the Policy and setup decisions made by your newspaper.

When is it offered? This is a four-day class. See above for available dates. $875 US per student.

One of our most requested training courses, Circulation Advanced Key User, has been reconstructed and updated! This entirely new course covers the features and functionality introduced in the most recent versions of Circulation that are not typically covered in the Key User or Setup courses.

What is this class about? This advanced class is designed to enhance your understanding of system features to help you meet the challenges faced by many circulation departments today. Class topics include:

Tasks – Learn how this new functionality released in MediaPlus Circulation 3.4 can streamline many of the processes you’re already doing today with manual efforts. We’ll teach you how to automate day to day procedures such as New Start Verifications, Complaint Redelivery Call Backs, Expiring Credit Card Contacts, Stop Saver efforts for subscribers approaching their End Grace, plus many others!
Personalization – The graphical user interface screens are now customizable! Tabs in Customer & Route Services can be moved, docked, you can create your own custom tab or change the name of a field. We’ll show you how to personalize your screens to fit with your usage and business practices!
Batch Processing Setup – Did you know you can automate many of the processes you complete on a daily basis? For example, you’ll learn how to make the Publishing Run a 3–Step procedure or run all the reports you process each day under one simple step!
Single Copy Draw Management – Maximize your use of draw management tools such as the Return Draw Analysis and Group Draw Change. You’ll learn how to reduce costly excessive returns and turn draw changes into a simple, quick process for events such as school closings or a breaking story. We’ll also show you how you can start using the Returns Import the day you return home!
Encryption Controls – Data security is paramount in today’s world. We’ll show you how to work with Data Masking and Database Encryption to maximize your security efforts!

Who should attend? This course is designed for experienced MediaPlus Circulation users that are looking for a better understanding of core functionality, ways to streamline processes and maximize their usage of the many features and functions currently available.

What are the requirements? Complete the MediaPlus Circulation Key User training course. Have an understanding of basic functionality such as Route Setup, Account Activation, Rating Setup (Subscriber & Account), etc. Also, your newspaper should have been actively using the MediaPlus Circulation system for at least 6 months.

When is it offered? This is a three–day class. See above for available dates. $1250 US per student.

What is this class about? This class introduces Results and the MediaPlus Circulation database structure. Class topics include:

Understanding and relating database tables
Understanding the data dictionary
Basic report and query generation

Labs are included so you can try the new concepts as you learn.

Who should attend? Users of MediaPlus Circulation version 3.3 and higher.

What are the requirements? Your newspaper should have been actively using the MediaPlus Circulation system for at least six months. Also, you should have a solid understanding of the MediaPlus Circulation version you are currently using.

When is it offered? This is a two–day class. See above for available dates. $875 US per student.

What is this class about? This refresher class is designed to help you understand the Policy and setup decisions made by a newspaper during the implementation process.

Who should attend? Users with basic application knowledge of MediaPlus Circulation version 3.3 and higher, including system administrators and key users.

What are the requirements? You should understand the Policy and setup decisions made by your newspaper.Your newspaper should have been actively using the MediaPlus Circulation system for at least 3 months.

When is it offered? This is a two–day class. See above for available dates. $750 US per student.

To facilitate use of our products to their fullest potential, DTI offers a variety of training opportunities.

To register for a class, complete the appropriate registration form. DTI will invoice you after receipt of your registration. You may complete your registration online or fax your completed registration to:

DTI Educational Services 2611 Hamline Avenue N. Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone: 651.639.0662
Fax: 651.639.0306

All costs listed are in US Dollars.

Please note: Occasionally classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.