Training Courses

2024 TRAINING SCHEDULE

In 2024, QTS is offering both virtual and in-person options for training courses and workshops. Please click on a training course below for more details and to register.

Completion certificated are available by request (class participation is required).

*Included with your 2024 Annual QTD Renewal.

2024 QTD User Conference and Training Summit

Join fellow QTD users for two days of in-depth QTD 2.0 training plus an optional Pre-conference Workshop (see below for two ticket purchase options).

In 2024, we are excited to bring this event back to an in-person forum. The conference will blend software-related and general training topics as well as provide in-depth QTD 2.0 training on new features, functionalities, and capabilities of this powerful new version. As always, the conference agenda will also include interactive sessions and an open forum for QTD users to share their feedback and wish list items.

User Conference PLUS Intro to QTD 2.0 Pre-Conference Workshop

IN-PERSON  (Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, Michigan)

Early Bird Registration Fee: $700 (Expires 5/31/24)

Tuesday, October 1 – Thursday, October 3, 2024

Your paid registration fee includes breakfast and lunch October 1-3 and dinner on October 2.)

User Conference (NO Pre-Conference Workshop)

IN-PERSON  (Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, Michigan)

Early Bird Registration Fee: $550 (Expires 5/31/24)

Wednesday, October 2 – Thursday, October 3, 2024

Your paid registration fee includes breakfast and lunch October 2-3 and dinner on October 2.)

Introduction QTD 2.0: Overview of the QTD Admin Portal

This training course demonstrates and provides practice in the use of basic QTD 2.0 features and will highlight the differences and improvements from Legacy QTD. Users will learn how to input JTA data elements into QTD 2.0, set up Individual Learning Activities (ILAs), manage course schedules and grades, and many other fundamental components of training programs. This class is intended for users who are migrating to QTD 2.0 in the coming months or are already using QTD 2.0.

In 2024, QTS is offering both virtual and in-person options for this course. Please see the details below to register for the offering that best fits your needs.

Note: In-person workshops will include more hands-on activities and collaboration with other participants.

Registration Fee: $700

IN-PERSON  (hosted by WAPA in Loveland, Colorado)

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm MT daily) – Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm MT)
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024
Past registration deadline? Please email registrations@qualitytrainingsystems.com to see if there is still room

Your paid registration fee helps cover the costs for QTS instructor travel and on-site lunch and morning/afternoon snacks.

Registration Fee: $700

IN-PERSON  (hosted by Eversource in Manchester, New Hampshire)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET daily) – Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET)
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2024

Your paid registration fee helps cover the costs for QTS instructor travel and on-site lunch and morning/afternoon snacks.

Registration Fee: FREE with paid 2024 Annual Renewal

VIRTUAL*

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm CT daily)
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 9, 2024

Registration Fee: $700

IN-PERSON  (hosted by MID in Modesto, California)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm PT daily) – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024

Your paid registration fee helps cover the costs for QTS instructor travel and on-site lunch and morning/afternoon snacks.

SAT Train the Trainer Workshop

This paid training course helps training professionals from different backgrounds understand how SAT concepts translate into system operator language and is not specific to QTD. The goal of the introductory Train-the-Trainer workshop is to translate and teach the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) concepts and ADDIE model in a language that is familiar to system operators.

In 2024, QTS is offering both virtual and in-person options for this workshop. Please see the details below to register and pay for the offering that best fits your needs.

Note: In-person workshops will include more hands-on activities and collaboration with other participants. 

Registration Fee: $850 per person

IN-PERSON  (hosted by Pacificorp in Portland, Oregon)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm PT daily)
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024

Your paid registration fee helps cover the costs for QTS instructor travel and on-site lunch and morning/afternoon snacks.

Registration Fee: $850 per person

IN-PERSON  (hosted by MID in Modesto, California)

Tuesday, July 24, 2024 – Wednesday, July 25, 2024 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm PT daily)
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024

Your paid registration fee helps cover the costs for QTS instructor travel and on-site lunch and morning/afternoon snacks.

Introduction to the Instructor Workbook (IWB) Module*

The Instructor Workbook is a brand-new electronic module that allows your instructors to step through each phase of the ADDIE model via a guided process and seamlessly integrates with QTD. Administrators can approve or reject a phase and provide feedback to the instructors directly in the workbook.

This virtual, high-level introductory course will show you the main features of this new module from both the administrator and instructor perspectives.

Contact us today at sales@qualitytrainingsystems.com or call 443-755-0790 ext. 119 to pre-order this exciting new addition the the QTD suite of products!

Registration Fee: FREE with paid 2024 Annual Renewal

Thursday, June 20, 2024 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT)
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 10, 2024

Registration Fee: FREE with paid 2024 Annual Renewal

Thursday, September 5, 2024 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT)
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 26, 2024

QTS always thinks about the end user. Their knowledge, courses, guides, videos and most of all the QTS program is excellent and focuses on what the industry and trainers need. I also appreciate how they allow us to have access to the PPTs and videos so we can go back and review when needed.

Control Center Training Specialist

I liked being able to participate live, but online. I thought this was a great opportunity.

Manager, Dispatch

I’ve really enjoyed this training so far. The exercises are very helpful. I wasn’t sure how I’d like virtual training, but it’s been very engaging. Time flies by!

Training Development Program Manager

My favorite part of the virtual workshop was the interactive learning – I definitely learn better when I get the chance to practice using the software and get real-time feedback.

System Operations Trainer

It’s nice to have this option to save on O&M expenses for training costs.

Training Specialist

FREE re-takes: to lock-in long-term learning, QTS is pleased to offer free retakes:

  • QTS offers one free retake of the same course/class within one (1) year of your initial attendance (QTD and QTD module training courses are already free to current users).
  • To retake a class at no charge: register through our website; in the question/comments section of the registration page, enter your previous attendance date.
  • If the original course/class is not offered again within a year of your previous attendance date, QTS may offer a comparable course/class option for substitution, based on schedule and capacity. To inquire, please contact registrations@qualitytrainingsystems.com

QTS reserves the right to amend the date, time, instructor, or location of event at any time. If a paid training is canceled by QTS, registered participants will receive a full refund of their registration fees. QTS shall not be responsible for any other loss incurred by a participant due to a cancellation or amendment of an event.  

Participants wishing to cancel their registration for any paid training must notify QTS of their intent to cancel via email to registrations@qualitytrainingsystems.com 

Registered participants who cancel their registration ten (10) or more business days prior to the scheduled date of the event will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee for each registered participant. QTS is unable to refund registration fees for participants who provide less than ten (10) business days’ notice of their intent to cancel. Substitutions with another participant from the same company for the same event are encouraged. QTS will extend credit for canceled registrations toward a future event of the same name for up to one (1) year. 

Note: This calendar is subject to change. All classes will be held virtually unless otherwise stated. 

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