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About
Effective Training Inc. and the ETI Learning Centering Center
Who is the
man behind Effective Training?
Known as the "Doctor of Dimensioning," Alex Krulikowski
is a noted educator, author, and expert on Geometric Dimensioning
and Tolerancing (GD&T). As a design manager with one of the
world's largest manufacturing corporations, he gained more than
30 years of industrial experience putting GD&T to practical
use on the shop floor.
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What are
his qualifications?
Alex has a degree in industrial vocational education from Eastern
Michigan University. He is the prolific author of several books
on GD&T. Alex has taught GD&T to more than 60,000 through
his classroom seminars alone, and to countless others through his
books, videos, and computer based training program. Alex's appeal
lies in his encyclopedic knowledge of geometric tolerancing, which
he imparts in an accessible, down to earth manner.
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Does he belong
to any professional organizations?
Alex is a member
of the following organizations:
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National
Committees on Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
American Society for Quality Control
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME Y14.5 Committee on Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ASME Y14.41 Committee on Solid Model Tolerancing (past chairman)
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What else
has Alex done?
Alex frequently speaks at engineering, educational, and designing
conferences and his articles appear regularly in trade magazines.
He is the founder and president of Effective Training Inc.
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Why should I
choose Effective Training's ETI Learning Centering Center?
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| Competitive
Rates |
ETI's online
courses give the best training available with competitive
prices. |
| Industrial
Experience |
All of
the courses were created by Alex Krulikowski, who has
30 years of industrial experience. |
| ETI's Track
Record |
ETI teaches
workshops in locations around the world. We do everything
from a corporate training program to a single workshop
for small organizations. |
| Standards Expertise |
ETI is owned
and operated by Alex Krulikowski, a recognized expert
in the field of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Alex deals with the tolerancing issues of “real world”
GD&T on a daily basis, and he is a member of several
national and international standards committees. |
| Widely-Used
Materials |
Many large
corporations and hundreds of colleges have adopted our
materials as the best in the field. |
| Proven Training
Method |
We use a
proven method for GD&T training: a set of goals and
objectives keeps the training focused on the material
that is most important. |
| Measurable
Results |
Student
comprehension is tested at the end of the course, allowing
them the opportunity to see which topics they understand
and which need more work. |
| Outstanding
Customer Service |
Even though
we are a world-wide company, we aren't too big to care.
We care about our customers and their success with our
products and services. |
| On-The-Job
Reference Tools |
We have a
full line of materials that can be used as on-the-job
reference materials after the training is complete. |
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About
GD&T Resources
Are
there any newsgroups or message boards with GD&T topics?
Our ETI Discussion Forum has postings
on ETI's products, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and other GD&T-related
topics. Visit the Discussion
Board for more information.
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Are there
any regular online GD&T publications?
ETImail is a
regular online publication devoted to Geometric Dimensioning &
Tolerancing. Each edition features a host of GD&T resources
and links, as well as dimensioning tips by noted GD&T author
and ETI founder, Alex Krulikowski.
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I am looking
for a resource that includes technical drawings based on ISO standards.
Technical Drawings, Vol 1 is a valuable resource that
contains hundreds of drawings based on ISO standards. The technical
drawings section contains over 25 drawings, with another 25+ drawings
in the mechanical drawings section.
The book is
in an obscure location on the Global
Engineering Documents website. The exact link to it is:
Technical
Drawings, Volume I: Technical Drawings in General - Mechanical Engineering
Drawings - Construction Drawings
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Where can
I get up-to-date information on GD&T current events?
Visit
the ETI Tech Calendar
to stay up to date on the latest industry news.
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Where can
I find information about ASME Y14.5.2- Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing Professional Certification?
The etinews.com
GD&T Certification
page has information about Certification of Geometric Dimensioning
& Tolerancing Professionals (GDTP).
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About
Hardware/Software Requirements
What kind
of computer do I need?
The following requirements should be met:
| Operating
System: |
Windows 98/NT/2000/XP |
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Web Browser: |
IE 5.5/6.0/7 |
| Monitor:
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SVGA
monitor at 800x600 or higher, 16- or 32-bit resolution |
To hear any
accompanying audio, you will also need a sound card and speakers.
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How do I
check my system settings?
To
find the speed of your processor and how much RAM you have:
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Click Start and go to "Settings." Select "Control
Panel." In the window that appears, select the "System"
icon. Under the appropriate tabs, you will find details about
the operating system (OS), the speed of your processor and how
much RAM you have. |
To check the settings for
your monitor: |
Right-click
on an empty space anywhere on the desktop. Click on "Properties."
Select the tab titled "Settings." Under Colors"
and "Screen Area" you will can check the settings
for your monitor. |
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What about
internet access?
You will need 56 Kbps modem or faster and an ISP (Internet
Service Provider). A good resource for finding an ISP is http://thelist.internet.com.
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Can I use
any browser to access ETI Learning Centering Center courses?
The
ETI Learning Centering Center requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or
higher. Netscape Navigator, Safari, Firefox, and Opera browsers
do not function properly. To download Internet
Explorer,
click here.
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What is the
Adobe Flash Player?
The Flash
Player displays web content in your browser. With the Flash
Player, your browser can display animation, audio, and interactive
course material. To
download the
Flash Player,
click here.
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What is Adobe
Acrobat Reader?
Adobe Acrobat
Reader lets you download, view and print Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) files. In order to read assignments, you will need
Adobe Acrobat Reader. To
download Adobe
Acrobat Reader,
click here.
About
Logging On and Taking Courses
How long
will I have access to my online GD&T training course?
Your course starts the same day your order is processed. To view the time limit for each course once you have begun, click here. Once you've registered, access information
is also included in your class confirmation email.
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What is a
student ID?
Your Student
ID is emailed to you with your registration confirmation. Use this
ID when you log-on.
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How do I
log-on?
Registered students may enter a course from the "Log On"
menu button found on the left side of the screen.
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Do I need
any special software to take a course?
ETI
Learning Center classes require Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
or higher, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Links to these free downloads can be found on our Software
Downloads page.
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How do I
recover a forgotten password?
A
link to access forgotten password information is available on the
log on page. Enter your student ID or your email address to receive
your account information by email.
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Why doesn't
the browser back button work?
Throughout the course, when entering information or navigating
through the interface, you may only proceed by clicking the appropriate
button. The browser back button and the enter key are not functional
once logged onto a course.
About
Online Learning
I'm relatively
new to the internet -- can I use online learning?
Yes. We design our courses to be interactive and user-friendly.
Also, there are many resources available to assist you. Visit our
Resources page to find out more.
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Is online
learning the same thing as independent or self-paced study?
Our online courses
offer independent, self-paced study that mirrors the traditional
classroom. The courses are highly interactive, provide instant lesson
feedback, and offer quizzes that reinforce the material. The fundamentals
of GD&T lessons contain audio narration, geometric control application
and inspection examples, and a full glossary of GD&T terms.
Courses contain
practice exercises and quizzes, and students needing extra GD&T
support can access our Discussion Board.
About
Registration/Payment
How do I
register?
You may register by phone or online. Visit our registration
page to see your registration options.
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When can
I register?
You can register
online any time. Register by phone during normal business hours.
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What happens
after I register?
You will receive
an email confirmation that includes your UserID (that's the name
you'll use to log on to your class session), and a password. Use
these to access your course. You must begin your course within 90 days after registration.
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What are
my payment options?
Students may pay by purchase order or credit card. We accept
Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Visit our Registration
page to view registration details.
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Can I receive
a refund after I have started a class?
Refunds will
be given for the Fundamentals of GD&T complete course within
60 days of registration; however, once a student has completed the
first lesson, there will be no refund given. ETI will provide an individual
or employer with prorated credits to be used for other training
at the ETI Learning Center. Please see
our Registration
and Refund
Policy for more information.
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What about
the information you collect and my privacy?
ETI Learning Center is committed to protecting your privacy.
ETI Learning Center does not sell or rent your personal information
to anyone. To view our privacy policy in its entirety, click here.
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