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Software License Optimization Training Services
1. Shorten the Learning Curve
FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises provides
full visibility into an enterprise’s software licensing
estate. As a result, IT can drive down spend by
optimizing the use of the software licenses that are
in place and buying licenses only when they
are needed.
But is the IT staff fully prepared to actively
participate in the FlexNet Manager Suite software
asset management (SAM) and license optimization
program? If staff members aren’t up to speed
on best practices and solution functionality, the
implementation and time to value will likely take
longer. Learning through the “school of hard
knocks” can translate into mistakes that delay the
implementation and drive up costs. The bottom line
is formal training on new software enables a faster,
more successful implementation.
Software License Optimization Training Services
from Flexera Software shorten the learning curve
and speed time to value. Our robust training
offering provides administrators, operators and
report consumers with the knowledge and skills they
need to take full advantage of the FlexNet Manager
Platform, which is the foundation of the FlexNet
Manager Suite.
Rapid Return on Investment
Training from Flexera Software enables the staff
to quickly become proficient in FlexNet Manager
Platform operation so they can optimize software
asset management (SAM) in the enterprise (see
figure 1). Real-world examples and hands-on
experience throughout the training prepare users
for all aspects of software license optimization,
including automating the processing of purchase
orders, applying license entitlements (product use
rights) to generate an optimized license position,
reclaiming licenses from retired hardware and
maintaining continuous license compliance to
minimize audit cost and risk.
DATASHEET
Software License Optimization Training Services
Instructor-Led Training, On-Demand Learning and Online Self-Study to Build Staff
Skills and Expertise
Benefits to the
Organization:
• Faster, more
effective FlexNet
Manager Suite
implementation for
faster ROI
• Insight into
prevailing best
practices to drive
greater process
efficiency
• Skills acquisition,
enabling the staff to
optimize software
license usage to
reduce spend
and maintain
continuous license
compliance
• Knowledge transfer
to ensure ongoing
success with the
Software License
Optimization
program
Figure 1: Flexible Training Offerings to Meet a Variety of Client Needs
• Classroom training at the client site
(typically 2-day to 5-day classes)
• Certified instructors
• Cloud based training image for
hands-on labs
• Standard or customized course agenda
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
• Annual subscription to online Flexera
Software University
• Content organized by topic for easy
access
• Learning paths direct students to the
appropriate content
LEARN ON-DEMAND SUBSCRIPTIONS
• Access to an on-demand training image
with full FlexNet Manager Platform
functionality
• Available on a per-student basis
• Choice of 40 hours of access over 30
days or 20 hours of access over 14 days
ON-DEMAND LABS
2. Software License Optimization Training Services
Objectives
The Software License Optimization Training Services offering has three primary objectives:
• Provide FlexNet Manager Platform administrators, operators and report consumers with the knowledge to take full advantage
of the capabilities of this sophisticated solution
• Deliver a faster return on investment by ensuring positive project results and reducing ramp-up time through better
staff preparation
• Ensure self sufficiency for the IT staff for ongoing success with FlexNet Manager Suite
Delivery Approach
Instructor-led training:
• Classroom training is delivered at the client’s site by a certified Flexera Software instructor. Flexera Software provides
a cloud-based training environment for courses that offer hands-on labs. Clients can choose from our standard course
agendas for FlexNet Manager Suite solutions or our training staff can customize an agenda to meet the client’s unique
needs. A list of current instructor-led courses is available at on our website.
Learning On-Demand Subscriptions
• Flexera Software offers an annual subscription to the online Flexera Software University website. One subscription entitles
one student to access all content related to the FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises.
• Online content is organized into subtopics to simplify access. Learning paths direct the student to the appropriate content.
Topics for targeted FlexNet Manager Suite functionality include slides and pages, demonstrations, quizzes, FAQs and
learning guides to facilitate learning. Online offerings include:
-Intro to FlexNet Manager Platform and Software Asset Management Best Practices
- FlexNet Manager Platform Operator
- FlexNet Manager Platform License Practitioner
- And more… (See the complete list here).
• On-Demand (Self-Study) Labs
- The Flexera Software online On-Demand Lab is available on a per-student basis in 30-day and 14-day offerings. With
the 30-day offering, the student receives up to 40 hours of access to lab content, including manuals, training materials
and recorded demonstrations over a 30-day period. With the 14-day offering, the student receives up to 20 hours
of access to the same content, but over a 14-day period. Content is delivered through a cloud-based training image
managed by the Flexera Software Services team. The student can start and stop the training image at anytime during
the access window. Clients can purchase additional increments to increase the access window and number of hours the
training image is available.
Project Timeline
• Classroom training typically occurs early in the implementation process so that the staff gains the knowledge and skills
needed to achieve a successful implementation. Some courses, such as those covering custom reporting, are often delivered
toward the end of the implementation, as they require the availability of client data in the system.
• One-year Learning On-Demand subscriptions are typically initiated at the beginning of an implementation project.
• On-Demand Labs are delivered in conjunction with online learning or clients can acquire them during the implementation
to provide a hands-on environment to help staff members gain proficiency and get answers to their questions as the
implementation progresses.
3. Software License Optimization Training Services
Deliverables
Classroom training includes:
• Structured, comprehensive training covering all relevant topics
- FlexNet Manager Platform Administration
- Inventory and Purchase Order Processing
- License Reconciliation
- License Optimization and Product Use Rights
- Etc.
• Student materials for reference after the class, including digital copies of training files, PDFs of presentations, product
documentation, recorded tutorials, quizzes and additional student files for hands-on labs
• Customization to emphasize functionality that is of particular value for the client’s environment
• Hands-on exercises using real-world examples
• Interactive environment with question-and-answer sessions to provide immediate responses from a knowledgeable instructor
Learning On-Demand subscriptions include:
• Access to all interactive learning content for one year, including but not limited to:
- PDFs of all training presentations
- Product documentation
- Recorded tutorials
- Quizzes
- Additional student files needed for hands-on labs
On-Demand (Self-Study) Labs provide:
• On-demand lab image for access to a live system running the full FlexNet Manager Platform that includes demonstration
data for all advanced licensing capabilities
• Use of the latest release of FlexNet Manager Platform, including all discovery and inventory capabilities
• The flexibility to use the lab as a testing ground for developing procedures or as a learning lab to complete exercises
associated with the FlexNet Manager Platform online training
Primary Audience
Software License Optimization training courses are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of administrators, operators
and report consumers to help them implement and use the FlexNet Manager Platform more effectively.