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Certified Software Manager (CSM) and Advanced Software Manager (ASM)






Better Manage Your Organization's Software Assets

February 9-10, 2011, at Merit's offices in Ann Arbor.

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Support for this course provided by the Merit Community Supporters:

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Tools for Managing Software Assets Effectively

Merit Network is pleased to present LicenseLogic's Certified Software Manager (CSM) and Advanced Software Manager (ASM), two one-day classes that deliver key knowledge your organization needs to manage its software assets effectively, ethically and legally. The classes will be presented in Ann Arbor on Wednesday and Thursday, February 9-10, 2011.

Through the contributions of the Merit Community Supporters, significant discounts are available to Merit Members to attend both classes and to send multiple attendees. Read below for more details.
  Register for CSM Register for CSM
  Register for ASM Register for ASM

Use either link above to register for both classes as a pair.

About the classes

Certified Software Manager starts with a solid background on copyright law and piracy and goes on to discuss software licensing principles, anti-piracy efforts and compliance practices. Finally, the course demonstrates how your organization can develop, communicate and execute an effective software management plan.
View the CSM course syllabus (PDF)
Advanced Software Manager builds upon CSM by delving into the logistics and methods of asset management plan enforcement, vendor management and auditing procedures, among other topics.
View the ASM course syllabus (PDF)
Both classes include the accompanying certification test (a $100 value).

Who should attend?

These classes, delivered by LicenseLogic of Washington, D.C., are highly valuable for any professional with a role in the software life cycle. A sample of those who will benefit from CSM and ASM:
  • IT Administrators
  • IT Coordinators
  • IT Asset Managers
  • IT Services Managers
  • Contracts Managers
  • Helpdesk and Desktop Support
  • Network Administrators
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Software Licensing Managers
  • Software Compliance Managers
  • System Administrators
It can be especially beneficial for organizations to provide this training to multiple staff members in different functional areas, to provide thorough understanding and consistent application of policies.

About the training organization

LicenseLogic LLC is a leading provider of software asset management (SAM) and content licensing & rights management education. Founded in 2002 as the professional development company teaching the Certified Software Manager (CSM) course for the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), LicenseLogic has since trained thousands of corporate professionals and helped to develop and update various professional courses. LicenseLogic is also a trusted resource for licensing advice, anti-piracy guidance, and software asset management and content rights management consulting.

Course details

Certified Software Manager and Advanced Software Manager will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 9 and 10, 2011. The classes will be taught at Merit Network's offices at 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Each day will begin with continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., with the agenda beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding by 5:00 p.m.

Continental breakfast, snacks and beverages will be provided each day. Wireless Internet service is available in the classroom.

Course fees, discounts and registration

Registration for single attendees from Merit Member organizations is $549 per class or $998 for both (a $100 savings to attend both classes). Attendees not affiliated with a Merit Member organization may register for LicenseLogic's standard price of $695 per class or $1390 for both.

Merit Member organizations can achieve further discounts by enrolling multiple participants. Send two or more attendees for one class and reduce your price by $50 per attendee to $499. Send two or more attendees to both classes and reduce your price to $898 per attendee, an additional savings of $100. To arrange for the group discounts, please send email to learning@merit.edu naming the individuals you plan to have attend, and we will respond with instructions for you to use during registration.

We are grateful to the contributions of the Merit Community Supporters for their support of the pricing available to Merit Members for this important course.

Registration is available online, and payment can be made by credit card, check, or purchase order. Register now by using one of the following links:
  Register for CSM Register for CSM
  Register for ASM Register for ASM

Use either link above to register for both classes as a pair.
Registration may be canceled up to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, January 21, 2011, minus a processing fee of $35. Cancellations are not available after January 21; substitutions are allowed if necessary.

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