InfoComm Group Member Scheme

Jim Sheach

Learning and Teaching Spaces Technology Manager

The University of Edinburgh

Executive Member

Message from Aberdeen• Concentrate on “New Staff” to help

them feel part of a “Profession” • Use a “Blended” approach of both

“Face to Face” and “On Line”• Influence InfoComm to be “Better”

Group Member Scheme• From 1st January 2014 all SCHOMS

member institutions staff are members of InfoComm

• SCHOMS Committed to Two Years• Extension to Three Years available • Significant Investment

Group Member Scheme• Structured Online programme

Online Training Pathway

Course Exam

Quick Start to the AV Industry

Essentials of AV Technology AV Technologist Certificate

CTS Prep CTS Exam (Fee)

Group Member Scheme• Webinars• On-line Courses• Classroom Courses• CTS Certification CTS-D CTS-I

Influencing InfoComm• Group Member Schemes (AETM)• Exec met David Labuskes at ISE • Technology Managers Training • InfoComm have asked for help

scheduling classroom courses

Influencing InfoComm• Finance, Orders and Invoices • UK Bank Account In Place• Purchase Orders via UK Office• But - No Credit

Where to now• Register your staff (available to the

Institution not just your department)• Schoms Webinars 7th July Training

Portal• Make use of the training resources• Classroom Courses?• CTS Certification

Longer Term• Review effectiveness in Summer 2015• Agreement has third year option• Extension past third year?• Significant Financial Commitment

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