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I received the 19th Annual Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo flyer today and in the training session schedule I found a couple of PicoScope sessions that I'm interested in taking.  I was curious if anyone had some past experience with these and If they would recommend them.  The course codes are: T2-A Introductory level & T4-B Level 2 (Live Car Class), instructed by Matt Fanslow.  If it was free I wouldn't hesitate about signing up, but at $200 a class plus travel, time off, lodging, and not knowing weather my boss is going to reimburse for some of this I would like to hear your thoughts or past experiences.  Thanks    

Justin,

I'm sure Matt's classes are very good.  It's true, he did start his PicoScope journey with Autonerdz but then went off in another direction.

Of course, after you get your PicoScope kit from Autonerdz, you will be able to attend free PicoScope hands on classes with us throughout the year, if you want.  In addition to all the other Picogroup benefits attached.

In the meantime, if you would like a hands on demo session on your own PC from your location, just give us a call to set up an appointment.  You will be able to operate a PicoScope on a live vehicle with an expert on hand to guide you and answer any questions.  There is no charge for this service.

The demo software just does not show you what this thing can do.   

One of the problems with attending a class is that you can only absorb so much and then it's over.  Effective PicoScope training is an ongoing growth experience and that is how we approach it.  Our support and training system is designed to allow PicoScope class to happen whenever you need it to in many different ways.  This way you can absorb what you can and then practice and then absorb some more and repeat......for as long as you want.  As long as you choose to support us, we support you.  Revolutionary concept.   

J.R.L. at Auto Medic wrote on Dec 14^th, 2010 at 9:17pm:


i'm not surprised.  matt is very popular  .  did you see they had to add an extra vw/audi class to meet demands?  seems the vag com group is pretty popular as well.

Eric,

What I described above is designed for those who would like to try out a PicoScope on a live car but don't have access to one.  This is a way for them to do this at their convenience and without having to travel anywhere or borrow one.  

What we do for our Picogroup members is a little different.  We do it the other way around.  We get into your PC with you and help you out.

Obviously, there is way too much to cover in any one session....That's what the tutorial movies and all the other resources are for.  We are here to assist users with questions they may have.  Maybe they don't quite understand how to set up for a particular capture or would like a little help with a feature they are having trouble with.

Of course we will assist you with whatever you need.  I'm just saying that it isn't the best use of the time to have us go over something with you that is already covered in one of the tutorials, so we do encourage you to watch them.  However, there is no substitute for a live Q&A session while you are using the scope and we are happy to do it.  We do a lot of it and it's a really fun way to fill in any gaps in your understanding.

Just call us during regular business hours and one of us will be able to help you.  If you need a session outside of regular hours we can arrange that too.

You will need to have access to a good internet connection.

Irwin,

We look forward to a support/training session with you.  Usually these sessions are relatively short....less than an hour.  Usually that gives you enough to chew on for a while and then we can do it again when you're ready for more   

The benefit here is that these are one on one so we can focus on your needs.  The Group Therapy sessions are also a good experience in a group setting.  Sometimes just listening and watching what others share and ask can be equally beneficial.