e-Learning RFID

Many education and training budgets are being cut so if you or your staff need to learn about RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) please request and evaluate the demo for this self-paced, online learning package that we are considering distributing as a lower cost replacement for our in-class RFID training workshops.

This computer-based course covers the material we have pioneered and have been delivering to hundreds of senior and middle management executives in our in-class learning conference workshops since 2004 - but we want some 'second opinions' before we commit to becoming a distributor for this product.

Why are leading organizations turning to e-learning instead of classroom learning?

1. People learn best by doing - "...the retention of e-learning is twice as high as that of traditional classroom instruction, at half the cost" (Gartner Group).
2. Learner Efficiency and Convenience - "E-learning reduces training time by as much as 50 percent" (Greg Kearsley, The Human Equation).
3. Faster Roll-Out - with the Internet and scalabile servers, e-learning can be delivered immediately to thousands of learners worldwide.
4. Costs Savings to the Organization.

Who should take this e-learning RFID Course?

It’s ideal for information technology, finance, operations, engineering, and sales professionals and managers who want to familiarize themselves with RFID technology without spending days or weeks reading or sitting in a classroom. It's been tested extensively to ensure that it is informative to people without prior experience in RFID or wireless technology. At the same time, professionals with RFID knowledge can explore the optional, “In-depth” sections to build their knowledge.

Request an evaluation demo or
Register Now
to access this online course for 60 days - at its lowest price.

Module

Time required (minutes)

What you will learn about

MRSP in US$

Course Overview by
Dr. Dan Dobkin*

20

Objectives, features, and expected outcomes of this course

Free

1. Introduction to RFID and
2. History of RFID

60+

* The differences between RFID and other forms of automated identification, such as bar codes
* The benefits of using RFID technology in various applications
* How RFID technology has changed since its early uses in the 1940’s
* What might be in store for RFID technology in the future.

$75

3. Technology Basics, Part 1: Physical Components of RFID System

60+

* The elements of an RFID system
* The differences between low, high, and ultra-high frequency, and the applications they are suited to
* Different ways that tags are powered by readers, inductive and radiative coupling, and the applications they are suited to
* The differences between active and passive tags, and the applications they are suited to
* How real-time location systems (RTLS) work and they can be used to track objects over a wide area.

$125

4. Technology Basics, Part 2: Reader-Tag Communication

60+

* How to put together a complete RFID system
* How to find the tag read range, and the importance of tag orientation and polarization in reading tags, through "mouse-on" experience in our exclusive YouTag Virtual Workshop.
* Practical considerations in assembling tagged cartons into a readable pallet
* The data protocols most commonly used in tag-reader communications and why.

$125

5. Technology Basics, Part 3: Sharing Data Inside and Outside the Enterprise

60+

* How to turn tag data into information leading to a useful action
* The role of middleware in filtering RFID data
* The purpose of databases in RFID systems
* How data is being standardized for use by enterprise systems and sharing with trading partners.

$125

6. Materials and RF
7. Application Examples

60+

* How materials being tagged affect the tag’s ability to be read
* What it means to be RF lucent and RF opaque
* Which substances fall into which category
* How different, tagged materials affect the performance of LF, HF, and UHF tags
* How to select the right technology (UHF, HF, LF, passive, semi-passive, and active) for any application
* How to position cartons on pallets to enable tag readability, in our YouTag Virtual Workshop.
* RFID standards associated with RFID technology types, applications, and industries.

$125

8. Securing RFID Data and Safeguarding Personal Privacy

60+

* Some of the ways RFID data security and the privacy of individuals can potentially be compromised
* Technical measures to protect data and privacy
* Measures being taken by industry and government to secure data and protect personal privacy.

$125

9. Implementing RFID for Positive ROI

85+

* How to determine whether and where RFID can contribute value in your organization
* Common methods used to calculate return on investment (ROI)
* The steps in planning an RFID implementation
* How the evolution of the RFID market is likely to impact your expected ROI
* How 23 companies in various industries and geographic regions have applied RFID for positive ROI.

$125

Total MRSP cost if modules are bought separately

$825

COMPARE to: In-class SoftMatch full-day workshops (costing $995 including lunch) start with an introduction to RFID then explain and demonstrate the science of RFID with hands-on demos, the hardware and software involved followed by discussions of Passive and Active RFID systems. Attendees are given the latest information and insightful guidance about RFID technology, mandates and standards so as to determine the suitability of RFID for their organizations.

Total cost of "SoftMatch 2.0" (when modules are bought as a package) save 35%

* $535 is the lowest cost available for this RFID training package Note: this price is offered for a limited time and may be withdrawn at any time, without notice - register now to access this online course for 60 days at this lowest price.

When you click "Register Now" you will be directed to the Course Manufacturer's web site. There you'll first need to create a new account, pay for the course then Login and access the course (for 60 days).
Thereafter you only need to enter your username and password to log in and access any course you have enrolled in.

If you have any questions please email rfid@softmatch.com

SoftMatch.com 2008 Training, Workshops & Conferences
www.softmatch.com

$535*

* Primary Subject Matter Expert and Course Host

Dr. Dan M. Dobkin
Proprietor, Enigmatics
PhD, Applied Physics, Stanford University

Leading expert in the physics of RFID, with seven U.S. patents. Author of The RF in RFID, Elsevier, 2007. Consultant and instructor with extensive experience in developing, manufacturing, and marketing communications devices.

Contributing Subject Matter Expert:

Craig K. Harmon
President, Q.E.D. Systems

Globally recognized expert in automatic identification standards, and author of four books on data collection technology. Chair of ISO committee addressing RFID applications in the supply chain; active in ANSI, ITU, ETSI, and EPCglobal.

Contributing Subject Matter Expert:

Louis A. Sirico
Founder, RFID Wizards

Industry recognized RFID innovator, with extensive experience designing and implementing RFID and logistics systems for Fortune 1000 companies and U.S. government agencies. Author and noted speaker on RFID technology, with appearances on CNBC/MSN and Fox News, and at numerous U.S. technology conferences.

Module	Time required (minutes)	What you will learn about	MRSP in US$
Course Overview by Dr. Dan Dobkin*	20	Objectives, features, and expected outcomes of this course	Free
1. Introduction to RFID and 2. History of RFID	60+	* The differences between RFID and other forms of automated identification, such as bar codes * The benefits of using RFID technology in various applications * How RFID technology has changed since its early uses in the 1940’s * What might be in store for RFID technology in the future.	$75
3. Technology Basics, Part 1: Physical Components of RFID System	60+	* The elements of an RFID system * The differences between low, high, and ultra-high frequency, and the applications they are suited to * Different ways that tags are powered by readers, inductive and radiative coupling, and the applications they are suited to * The differences between active and passive tags, and the applications they are suited to * How real-time location systems (RTLS) work and they can be used to track objects over a wide area.	$125
4. Technology Basics, Part 2: Reader-Tag Communication	60+	* How to put together a complete RFID system * How to find the tag read range, and the importance of tag orientation and polarization in reading tags, through "mouse-on" experience in our exclusive YouTag Virtual Workshop. * Practical considerations in assembling tagged cartons into a readable pallet * The data protocols most commonly used in tag-reader communications and why.	$125
5. Technology Basics, Part 3: Sharing Data Inside and Outside the Enterprise	60+	* How to turn tag data into information leading to a useful action * The role of middleware in filtering RFID data * The purpose of databases in RFID systems * How data is being standardized for use by enterprise systems and sharing with trading partners.	$125
6. Materials and RF 7. Application Examples	60+	* How materials being tagged affect the tag’s ability to be read * What it means to be RF lucent and RF opaque * Which substances fall into which category * How different, tagged materials affect the performance of LF, HF, and UHF tags * How to select the right technology (UHF, HF, LF, passive, semi-passive, and active) for any application * How to position cartons on pallets to enable tag readability, in our YouTag Virtual Workshop. * RFID standards associated with RFID technology types, applications, and industries.	$125
8. Securing RFID Data and Safeguarding Personal Privacy	60+	* Some of the ways RFID data security and the privacy of individuals can potentially be compromised * Technical measures to protect data and privacy * Measures being taken by industry and government to secure data and protect personal privacy.	$125
9. Implementing RFID for Positive ROI	85+	* How to determine whether and where RFID can contribute value in your organization * Common methods used to calculate return on investment (ROI) * The steps in planning an RFID implementation * How the evolution of the RFID market is likely to impact your expected ROI * How 23 companies in various industries and geographic regions have applied RFID for positive ROI.	$125
		Total MRSP cost if modules are bought separately	$825
		COMPARE to: In-class SoftMatch full-day workshops (costing $995 including lunch) start with an introduction to RFID then explain and demonstrate the science of RFID with hands-on demos, the hardware and software involved followed by discussions of Passive and Active RFID systems. Attendees are given the latest information and insightful guidance about RFID technology, mandates and standards so as to determine the suitability of RFID for their organizations.
		Total cost of "SoftMatch 2.0" (when modules are bought as a package) save 35% * $535 is the lowest cost available for this RFID training package Note: this price is offered for a limited time and may be withdrawn at any time, without notice - register now to access this online course for 60 days at this lowest price. When you click "Register Now" you will be directed to the Course Manufacturer's web site. There you'll first need to create a new account, pay for the course then Login and access the course (for 60 days). Thereafter you only need to enter your username and password to log in and access any course you have enrolled in. If you have any questions please email rfid@softmatch.com SoftMatch.com 2008 Training, Workshops & Conferences www.softmatch.com	$535*