Any suggestions on which of my plant's technicians I should send first?

Surprisingly it usually works out best if you send us your "top guns" first. That's because even the most experienced technicians invariably have certain "misconceptions" about what really goes on inside the PLC. We've had several occasions in the past where a "beginner" has gone through one of our PLC Boot Camps – and then gotten into a heated debate with one of experienced technicians back at the plant. Sure enough, the "new guy" was right – and the "old guy" was wrong – but stirring up arguments isn't the best way to build teamwork. A better approach is to make certain that the experienced technicians have all of their facts straight first. That way they can help reinforce – instead of contradict - what the greener guys have just learned.

Now suppose that you think that your "top guns" would be wasting time in a PLC Boot Camp class. There's an easy way to find out. Just have them work through some of the "Email Quizzes" that we have in the Sample Lessons area of our website. This is an entertaining way to let them test their own PLC knowledge – and get a good idea of how much detail we include in our classes.

Another way is to have them give us a call. Ten or fifteen minutes on the phone is usually plenty of time to help them see where they stand. Most "top guns" only get to that position through their determination to learn. Once they find out that we're able to help them learn even more, they become some of our most enthusiastic students.

Note: If this hasn't completely answered your question, just contact us at:

843-437-1883          - phone

843-225-0512          - fax

ronbeaufort@gmail.com - email

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