Tools for NIEM Assessment: Training Opportunity in January 2010

From Donna Roy, Executive Director, National Information Exchange Program (NIEM)

One of the best tools for assessing the applicability of NIEM within an organization is training. The next training opportunity for implementers is January 26-28, 2010 in Ashburn, VA. Eastern Regional NIEM Practical Implementer's Course This 3 day course is structured to take implementers through NIEM in a structured process. Lessons presented on the first day will provide XML terminology and introductory concepts that will be reinforced during the next two days of training. The second day focuses on an overview of NIEM and practical implementation techniques, and includes hands-on exercises reinforcing key NIEM concepts. Participants will learn how to build Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD) through case study exercises. On the third day, participants will build on the IEPD case study through mapping, schema subset generation, creation of extension and exchange schemas, and packaging and distribution methods. The course instructor will spend time bringing all of the components of the training together, providing examples, and responding to questions. Student should expect exercises to be conducted requiring student participation. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop for class work. Class begins each day at 8:30 AM and ends at 5:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch are on your own. For questions or more information about the NIEM Practical Implementer's Course, contact Paul Holcombe at 703.726.1095 or visit: http://secure.ijis.org/niempi_ashburn_jan2010.aspx