Schedule | Course Descriptions | Registration | Venues
Questions or want to Register for complimentary training? Call 1-800-661-7678 x2287
Complimentary Hands-on, instructor-led classes are offered on a regular basis for new clients and for those requiring a refresher. Scheduled classes include:
- Navigating FPinfomart.ca
- Broadcast Media Monitoring (Radio and TV)
- Expert Archive News Searching on FPinfomart.ca
(PREREQUISITE: familiarity with FPinfomart.ca or completion of "Navigating FPinfomart.ca" session - FP Advisor Overview
Navigating FPinfomart.ca - Thursday July 15, 2010, 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET
**If the class you are interested in is marked FULL, you are welcome to e-mail Yvonne Yip (yyip@canwest.com) and request to be placed on the waiting list. You will be notified if a cancellation arises, or if additional classes are scheduled. You will also be offered registration for the next available class before it is advertised.
Course Descriptions:
Navigating FPinfomart.ca
- Overview of the Media Monitoring module and its features
- Set-up and edit Personal Profiles (including News, Broadcast and Blogs)
- Learn how to use various types of profiles to monitor topics in the media (including Video Media Monitoringand Blogs)
- Simple and Advanced News Archives Searching
- Media Analysis
- Productivity features and functions
- Tips and Tricks
Broadcast Media Monitoring
- Overview of the Broadcast Media Monitoring Module and its features
- Set-up and edit Video Personal Profiles
- Search Video with keyword
- Browse Video by station, date and time
- View - print transcripts
- Save videos
- Download videos
- Set-up and edit Personal Profiles with Radio
- Search Radio with keyword
- Browse Radio by station, date and time
- View - print summaries
- Order Transcripts
- Tips and Tricks
Expert News Archive Searching on FPinfomart.ca
- PREREQUISITE: Advanced knowledge of FPinfomart.ca or completion of "Navigating FPinfomart.ca " session
- Learn to use command (Boolean) language to construct sophisticated search queries in Expert News Archives
- Please note: This class teaches you to search Fpinfomart's Archives module using Expert query language. All other aspects of the Website are covered in our Navigating class.
FP Advisor Overview
- A complete overview of all the features, functions, and content in the FP Advisor product. You will be introduced to:
- FP Reports: Learn how to extract information on currently and formerly traded Canadian companies from FP Corporate Surveys, FP Predecessor & Defunct, FP Corporate Reports, and FP Analyzer.
- Additional Databases: Search for corporate contacts, subsidiaries, corporate names, commercial law records, and private companies.
- FP Dividends: Search for up coming and historical dividend payments on publicly traded Canadian companies. View corporate events including stock split/consolidation, redemption announcements, and right offerings.
- FP New Issues: Locate public offerings and private placements issued by Canadian companies, governments, and agencies. Sort new issues by lead underwriters, underwriters, lawyers, and accountants.
- Financial Post Crosbie Mergers & Acquisitions: Search for recent and historical information on Mergers & Acquisitions involving Canadian Acquirors, Vendors, and Targets.
Training Policy - Registration
Training is free for all subscribers. To register, please contact Yvonne Yip, at: 1-800-661-7678 x 2287 or by e-mail at yyip@canwest.com.
When calling/e-mailing to register, please be sure to specify:
- Your name in full and your company's name
- Business phone # (include area code) and e-mail address
- Your account # (if known)
- Your user ID and password
- Preferred city, date and course name
Cancellation Fees
A $75.00 cancellation fee will be charged to registrants who cancel less than 3 days prior to course date. This fee is also applicable to those registrants who confirm attendance but do not attend.
Seminar Fees
Seminar fees apply to individuals who do not currently have an active FPinfomart.ca account.
- Full-day seminar: $230(Cdn) + GST
- Half-day seminar: $115(Cdn) + GST
Training Venues Across Canada
Below are listed the locations where FPinfomart.ca training sessions are held across Canada.
Please take note: ALL of our training locations have changed for 2010.
- Toronto - CTC TrainCanada, 595 Bay Street, Suite 302 [Map]
- Ottawa - CTC TrainCanada, 350 Sparks Street, Suite 220, Delta Office Tower [Map]
- Calgary - CTC TrainCanada, 900-6th Ave SW, Suite 600 [Map]
- Edmonton - CTC TrainCanada, 10060 Jasper Ave., Suite 810 [Map]
- Vancouver - Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings St., Rm.1310 [Map]
Telephone Support
- Over-the-phone training available (call to book a time)
- Call anytime for answers to questions as they arise: 1-800-661-7678
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, except statutory holidays when office is closed.
Customized Training
For customized training, please contact Yvonne Yip. We would be happy to arrange courses and dates specific to your needs.
1-800-661-7678 x. 2287 or by e-mail at yyip@canwest.com.
Onsite Visits
Let one of our client services representatives visit your office for training. Available on demand in Toronto, and quarterly (on a limited basis) in other cities (dates coincide with our classroom training sessions, when our trainers are travelling).
- "Train the Trainer" Let us show you how to assist and train others within your organization on FPinfomart.ca products.
- Individual Sessions Sit down one-on-one with a client services representative to cover specific questions and search issues.
- Group sessions Is your organization new to our product? Let us demonstrate to your end-users how to get started. Especially appropriate for new Special Edition subscribers.
- Open House support Showcasing an FPinfomart.ca product as part of a library or Information Center open house? We'd be happy to attend and help you address questions your users might have about our products.
Virtual Training
All of our courses and customized training options are available as Virtual sessions. We use Webex to simulate the interactive classroom environment. View the instructor's computer from the convenience of your own desk, or a boardroom at your own location. Interact with the instructor over voice teleconference as she conducts one of our scheduled monthly Virtual classes, or a customized session tailored to you and your organization. Save time and travel - let us come to you "virtually!"
