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SpecLink® Training

Our professional trainers can introduce you to the many features of SpecLink and get you using your new productivity tool in as little as one day.

After attending our class, you’ll be on your way to producing specs faster and more easily than you ever imagined possible.

Testimonials:

"The instructor was very knowledgeable on SpecLink and an effective trainer. Excellent!" -- Indianapolis 2008

"Well paced. Perfect proportion of instruction demonstration and hands on activity. The lessons did not drag - good content and well suited for a variety of users. Easy to stay engaged." -- On-site for Page Sutherland Page, Texas, 2007

"The smaller class size was helpful for 'one on one' instruction." -- Seattle 2008 (more)

training dates
DATE LOCATION BOTH
DAYS		 EITHER
DAY
December 3-4, 2008 Austin, TX $895 n/a
December 9-10, 2008 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
January 13-14, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
January 20-21, 2009 Seattle, WA $895 n/a
February 10-11, 2009 Orlando, FL $895 n/a
March 3-4, 2009 Denver, CO $895 n/a
March 10-11, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
March 17-18, 2009 East Lansing, MI $895 n/a
April 7-8, 2009 Washington, D.C. $895 n/a
April 14-15, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
April 28-29, 2009 San Francisco, CA $895 n/a
May 12-13, 2009 Houston, TX $895 n/a
May 19-20, 2009 Phoenix, AZ $895 n/a
June 2-3, 2009 Boston, MA $895 n/a
June 9-10, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
July 14-15, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
July 21-22, 2009 Minneapolis, MN $895 n/a
July 28-29, 2009 Columbus, OH $895 n/a
August 11-12, 2009 Kansas City, KS $895 n/a
September 8-9, 2009 Memphis, TN $895 n/a
September 15-16, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
September 22-23, 2009 Portland, OR $895 n/a
October 6-7, 2009 Omaha, NE $895 n/a
October 13-14, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
October 20-21, 2009 Chicago, IL $895 n/a
November 10-11, 2009 Los Angeles, CA $895 n/a
December 8-9, 2009 Atlanta, GA $895 $495
December 15-16, 2009 Dallas, TX $895 n/a

Based on demand and availability of adequate computer facilities, BSD offers training workshops in major cities. If you are interested in attending such a class in a city not shown on the list on this page, please fill out this questionnaire indicating the number of attendees you would expect to send and the location(s) that would be acceptable.

Overview: Covers the content of the master database, software operation, and descriptive and proprietary specifying tactics and techniques.

Length: Two 1-day courses, 9 am to 5 pm with lunch on your own.
Cost in Atlanta: Either day $495; both days $895.
Cost At Your Site: Please contact us.
Cost At Scheduled Workshop Other Than Atlanta: Both days $895.

Day 1: Basics of SpecLink+, Improving Your Spec Writing Efficiency and Accuracy (intended for new users)

  • How to navigate in the software.
  • How to start a new project.
  • How to edit sections.
  • How links and choices work.
  • How to format, print, and export the final document.

Day 2: Building an Office Master (intended for experienced users or Day 1 attendees)

  • Office master concepts.
  • How to create office masters for typical projects.
  • How to import existing sections you already have in word processing.
  • How to customize by adding choices, links, tags, and notes.
  • How to make Checklists that increase productivity.

AIA Members: BSD will report 7 LU's (Learning Units) for each day; 14 units for both days.
CSI Members: You may self-report 7 contact hours for each day, 14 total, toward your CCS, CCCA, or CCPR Certification renewal.
BSD provides each attendee a Course Completion Certificate for their records.

Early Bird Special - sign up for an Atlanta class more than 60 days in advance, and receive a 10% discount on your enrollment fee.

Payment is required in advance to hold your place in the class. All dates are tentative and may be rescheduled by BSD with 22 days notice. Cancellation or rescheduling by the student after that time is subject to a 25% rescheduling fee.

TESTIMONIALS

"This course will greatly assist me in using SpecLink. My partner needs to be here next time!" -- Los Angeles 2008

"The course did a good job of covering some basics quickly and I never felt lost with the subject matter despite limited experience with the software." -- Atlanta 2008

"Facility was perfect for training, with individual workstations and hospitality provided." -- San Francisco 2007

"The course was well presented and well organized. It gave a great overview of a powerful program." --