1.1 DMS Fundamentals (CAD Users – one day)

For users who will be maintaining CAD drawings with Accordant. It assumes competence in the use of the selected CAD environment (e.g. AutoCAD) and is for new users of Accordant.

It covers DMS Basics, Master Drawings, Grid Systems, Working with Locations, Drawing Preparation, Block Library, Check-In/Check-Out and Basic System Utilities.

1.2 DMS Intermediate (CAD Users – one day)

For users that have completed course 1.1 and therefore have a reasonable level of knowledge of CAD with Accordant. It deals with the more advanced features used for Move Management and Space Planning.

It covers Schema Drawings, Supporting Move Jobs with CAD Changes, Options and defaults, Dealing with “Orphans”, Drawing Issue and Approval, Strategic Planning, Re-synching Master Drawings, Space Planning Layers, Using Archibus Drawings and Working with Rooms.

2.1 Move Management (Move Users – one day)

For users who will plan moves with Accordant. No software experience is assumed though a knowledge of the moving process is clearly advantageous.

It covers the Move Process, Setting up projects, Managing projects and schedules, Adding people to jobs, Using floor plans for drag and drop, Assigning responsibilities and job access, Working with IT assets, Survey Import, Adding Costs/Services, Distribution Lists, Producing PDF documents, Restacking.

2.2 Estate and Space Management (Space Users – one day)

For users who will set up Buildings, Floors and real-estate data and provide space reporting. No software experience is assumed but a knowledge of basic real estate management and space is highly desirable.

It covers the CADM Space model, relationship to Archibus/RICS/US Standards, Lease Information Space defaults for symbols, Symbol management, Defining space types for planned areas, Balancing Space, Defining Space strategies, Overrides, Troubleshooting, Data Exports and reporting

2.3 Monitor System (Occasional Users – half day)

For users who will use Accordant occasionally to update their own area (Building or departmental assignment). No prior knowledge is assumed.

It covers real time moves to adjust headcount, “moving bus” management , re-assigning departments to desks, hot desks, checking occupancy, exception reporting, blocking and stacking, searching and assigning, tracking resource booking.

3.1 System Admin and Reporting

For users who will manage and or support the admin functions of Accordant. An overview knowledge of the Accordant system is necessary.

It covers system architecture, reporting and monitoring, managing system objects, DMS Check in management, Bulk deletions (floors and moves), Image libraries, System variables and settings and Trouble shooting.