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Seminar Locations and Dates

5- and 12-day Training Seminars Packed with information.
Expand your knowledge, take your skills to the next level!
Quick 20 to 45-minute drive from Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport!
Unique approach with lots of hands-on training.

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Notes (June 2007):  All 2007 training dates are filled or already completed. Thank you to all attendees past and present for helping to make this one of the best technical training programs around! Your feedback and requests have been excellent.

Notes (July 2007): Most classes fill 6 to 9 months in advance. Do not purchase a training date without first contacting me to ensure the date is still open (williamstanek at aol dot com). Based on feedback from past attendees, I've consolidated some courses and extended others. Active Directory and Group Policy is now taught in one course. I've extended training for Exchange Server, IIS, and SQL Server to 5-day courses. These were originally 3-day courses, and this just wasn't enough time.

I've dropped the Network Infrastructure, Disaster Planning & Recovery, and Windows Clustering/NLB courses. Materials from these courses have been incorporated into other courses where appropriate. I can also teach these as separate courses upon request.

Each 5-day course is the equivalent of a 40-hour college course. With the exception of the desktop administration course, students must have an excellent background in computers beforehand and several years experience as a Windows user. This helps ensure students are ready for the advanced materials covered in the courses.

The intensive 12-day course is the equivalent of three 40-hour college courses. To be fair to other intensive course attendees, all students must have a solid technical background that includes at least 12 to 18 months in a Windows support or Windows administrative role.

As those who have attended my courses know, I have a very hands-on approach. Previously, I limited classes to 16 students to ensure classes were more personal and hands-on. I've reduced the attendance limit to 12 to allow for an even more focused approach. To allow for special circumstances, such as a student who has already paid for a training date but needs to attend an alternate training date, I reserve the right to increase class size to 14 students.

Training Seminar Daily Hours

Day 1:
Registration and Refreshments 9-9:30 AM
Morning session 9:30 AM- 12:15 PM
Lunch break: 12:15 PM-1:15 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:15-5:00 PM

Day 2:
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-5 PM

Day 3  (for 3-/5-day seminar):
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-5 PM

Day 4 (for 5-day seminar):
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-5 PM

Day 5 (for 5-day seminar):
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-4:30 PM

Need transportation to/from the airport? Airport Shuttle service to Seattle/Tacoma Int'l Airport is available as long as you reserve in advance. Around $28.00USD one-way from Capital Aeroporter (360-754-7113).

Catching a flight out of Seattle after training? Departure times 7:00 PM or after should be okay. Training is 39 miles S from Seattle/Tacoma Int'l Airport. That's a quick 45-minute drive.

Driving to/from Portland, Oregon or Vancouver Washington after training? Training is about 1hr 30 minutes away from Portland, about 1 hr 15 minutes from Vancouver.

Day 1:
Registration and Refreshments 9-9:30 AM
Morning session 9:30 AM- 12:15 PM
Lunch break: 12:15 PM-1:15 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:15-4:30 PM

Day 2:
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-4:30 PM

2 1/2-day Seminars (Wed - Fri)

Day 1 (1/2 day):
Registration and casual eats 12 PM-1:00 PM
Afternoon session 1:00-5 PM

Day 2:
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-5 PM

Day 3 (1/2 day):
Coffee/Tea 8:45-9 AM
Morning session 9 AM- 12 PM
Lunch break: 12 PM-1:00 PM (we don't serve lunch)
Afternoon session 1:00-5 PM

Need transportation to/from the airport? Airport Shuttle service is available as long as you reserve in advance.

Catching a flight out of Seattle after training? Departure times 7:00 PM or after should be okay. Training is 39 miles S from Seattle/Tacoma Int'l Airport. That's a quick 45-minute drive.

Driving to/from Portland, Oregon or Vancouver Washington after training? Training is about 1hr 30 minutes away from Portland, about 1 hr 15 minutes from Vancouver.

Training Seminar/Class Materials

For Active Directory/Group Policy, you'll get Windows Server 2008 Inside Out. For Exchange, you'll get Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant. For SQL Server, you'll get SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Pocket Consultant. For IIS, you'll get IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant.

Training Seminar Directions/Parking

Olympia training: click here for a complete list of accommodations and detailed directions. 5 full-service restaurants next to/adjacent or across the street. 15 restaurants, 2 movie theatres, and 3 Starbucks within 3 blocks.

Lacey training: click here for a complete list of accommodations and detailed directions. 7 full-service restaurants next to/adjacent or across the street. 15 restaurants, 2 movie theatres, and 3 Starbucks within 6 blocks.

Olympia training and need transportation to/from the airport? Airport Shuttle service is available as long as you reserve in advance. Capital Aeroporter (Airport Shuttle Service). Provides daily service at multiple times. Olympia is in Thurston County. For Details: http://capair.com/geninfo/thurston.html and click on the Olympia Link. To make a reservation, you can call the Olympia office at:  360-754-7113. Mention the seminar for a possible group discount.

Lacey training and need transportation to/from the airport? Airport Shuttle service to the airport from hotel is free or low-cost. Ask about airport pick up as well and be sure to reserve in advance.

Training Seminar Registration/Payment Options

Costs for seminar sessions are as follows:

5-day seminars - $2195 - $2995
12-day seminars - $4995 - $6995

Trip Planning: Total Package 3-day training/air/hotel/transportation from $2250
Trip Planning: Total Package 5-day training/air/hotel/transportation from $2995

Payment prior to the event is required. To pay by credit card, select a training date above and click on the appropriate Buy Now button. The payment process automatically collects your registration information. To pay with a check or purchase order, register and then send payment materials to:

William Stanek's Seminars
PO Box 362
East Olympia, WA 98540-0362

Or you can email to williamstanek at aol dot com. As a courtesy, please, I need to receive a check at least four weeks (30 days) prior to the start of class. Need help? Email: williamstanek@aol.com. Please use a subject of: Seminar Help.

Training Seminar Discounts/Group Discounts

Sign up 3 or more people from your office for the same seminar session and dates, pay for the seminar with the same check or purchase order followed by a check, and get 10% off. Only valid when all individuals attend together and pay together. For example, if regular price is $1595, 10% discount price is $1435 per person (Saving $160 per person). Only valid when all individuals attend together and pay together.

Training Seminar At Your Office

For on-location seminars:

• Training must be a minimum of 5 days or 2 sessions. You can combine any 3-day, 2-day or 2 1/2 day sessions you want to come up with the fives days or have one 5-day session, such as the Essential Windows XP Administration course.
• A minimum of 8 people must attend or be paid for. Payment must be made 4 - 6 weeks in advance of the class start date. This means a check or a purchase order must be received a minimum of 4 - 6 weeks prior to start day of training.
• The cost per attendee is dependent on the number of attendees. Please send an email request to williamstanek@aol.com for an exact quote.

Training Seminar Cancellation/Refund Policy

Additionally, I reserve the right to cancel a seminar. This may happen in case of an emergency or if I do not receive a sufficient number of paid registrations. I won't cancel a seminar unless it is absolutely necessary. If this happens, all paid attendees will get full refunds.

Who's Teaching?

I teach all classes. There will never be a substitute. Here's the bio blurb if you need to know more:

William R. Stanek (williamstanek@aol.com) has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert and an award-winning author. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers and network engineers all over the world. He has written over 50 computer books, which are sold all over the world and there are more than 3 million copies of his books in print. Current or forthcoming books include Windows Server 2008 Inside Out, Windows Command-Line Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Pocket Consultant 2nd Edition, Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant and IIS 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He is widely sought after as a subject matter expert.

William has an MS in Information Systems degree with distinction and a BS Computer Science degree magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

What do I offer other instructors don't? My style is non-traditional. Some would call it--gasp--unorthodox; I prefer to think of it more as nonconformist. And, it's the same style I've been using ever since I started instructing. Trust me, you'll have fun, be challenged and learn. Plus I prefer to teach small groups and give personalized instruction, rather than to instruct large groups and give more generalized instruction. I try to build in time for one-on-one, and provide other personalized opportunities to help you maximize your learning. All seminars are limited to 12 attendees, with most seminars having 8-12 attendees. *I reserve the right to increase class size to 14 attendees as may be necessary to accommodate special circumstances, such as a student who has already paid for a training date but needs to attend an alternate training date.

Why attend? I'm one of the world's foremost Windows experts. I'm one of the few instructors who is an expert in Windows, Active Directory, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and IIS. The many books I've written on these subjects and subjects like scripting and command-line administration, provide a unique learning opportunity.

Why Olympia, Lacey, or Tacoma? All my training courses and seminars are currently conducted in Washington. The beautiful city of Olympia and its sister city Lacey are located in the South Puget Sound. A quick 20 - 45-minute drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and an hour and a half from Portland, Oregon. Having a central training location lets me teach a wider variety of courses than I otherwise would be able to if I was always traveling. So why not escape the traffic and come to South Puget Sound? Hotel costs are lower; there's little traffic; many dining choices are close to training; and the overall experience is first-rate. I think you'll find my training seminars are a new and refreshing change of pace.

Why did you move most of the training to Lacey, Olympia, or Tacoma? Primarily because of better prices for attendees, more catering options, and more conference options. I was able to ensure good rates for rooms (about $60/night on average), plus there's free or low-cost shuttle service to the airport -- all together that saves you $200 - $300 on hotel and travel expenses. Plus with the additional catering and conference options, I can do more and, I hope, make the overall experience better.

-- William R. Stanek