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Training CatalogSiemens Power Academy | Energy Management Software

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Product Training FocusEnergyIP PlatformSmart Grid ApplicationsData AnalyticsAdaptersEnergy Solutions

eMeter University Name Change 2

Table of Contents 2

A Hybrid Approach to Learning 3

Learning On-Demand 4

Role-Based Curricula 6

Billing Analyst 7

New End-User 8

Report Writer 9

System Administrator 10

Siemens Partner Certification: Implementation 11

Siemens Partner Certification: App Developer 12

Task Support Tool 13

Validation Analyst 14

Web Administrator 15

Contacts 16

eMeter University has a new name.

We e are now called Siemens PowerAcademy—Energy Management Soft-ware. We have merged with a much largerSiemens organization and as a result wecan offer you more learning opportunities,specialized curricula and on-demandlearning.

Our new training products have been de-signed with you in mind. We know thateach person on your team uses our soft-ware to complete a variety of tasks eachday. And, because it’s difficult to manageyour software systems and get away for aweek of training we have designed manyoptions for delivering training to you whileyou meet the daily demands of your job.

We invite you to explore our programs,our on-demand content and our curricu-lum roadmaps and chart the path thatmeets your learning needs.

· Email: [email protected]

· Telephone: (650) 227--7770

· www.siemens.com/learningondemand

Table of Contents

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Two Instructor-Led OptionsAll classroom based courses are conducted by an instructor andincludes a student guide, and hands on labs. We can bring theclass to your site or you can receive the training virtually.

1. Onsite Instructor-led TrainingFrom two days to 10 days these in-person courses teachessential skills, methods and tools for improving process,product, and business performance. These courses are greatif you want live learning with the physical presence of an ex-pert instructor.

2. Virtual Instructor-led TrainingFrom a few hours to a few days these in-person coursescombine online self-study with a virtual classroom experi-ence. Students and instructor use a webcam to see eachother and the entire class. The class also share workspacefrom PowerPoint slides, break-out session results, demon-strations and the hands-on labs.

Self-Paced OptionsOur self paced options include web enabled learning available 24x 7 in the Siemens Learning Cloud. Receive bite-sized learningfrom Siemens Product Managers, Experts and Field Personnel.An affordable option for those who need flexibility but don’t wantto sacrifice quality.

ElearningInteractive web-based training courses that include product over-views, dataflow, functionality, procedures and demonstrations.The more technical eLearning also includes product simulations.

Video On-demandWeb-enabled video features Siemens Product Managers andIndustry Experts who discuss energy products and energy man-agement solutions. There are three series; Overviews, New Prod-uct Introduction and Thought Leadership.

Task ToolsWeb enabled support for Validation, Billing and Administration ofthe EnergyIP platform. Includes, codes, procedures, troubleshoot-ing and overviews.

Webinar SeriesMonthly virtual events focusing on core technologies and recentsupport issues.

At your request, we have developed a variety of train-ing delivery options to meet your training needs.

From self-paced online learning to fully customized courses anddelivery modes, our training is designed for companies aroundthe globe.

Because we want you to remember and apply what you learn, allof our training options are experiential in nature. This means youwon’t be passively sitting in a classroom; you’ll be actively inter-acting with instructors and peers, experiencing live demonstra-tions, engaging in hands-on individual and group exercises—and applying what you learn back on the job.

Here’s what you will see in this catalog:

A Hybrid Approach to Learning

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Learning On-Demand

Learn anytime, anywhere by connecting to the Siemens Learning Cloud.

Whether it’s a recorded video on the basics or detailed product training, you'll find comprehensive, on-demand resources to meet your learning needs just in time.

Siemens Learning Cloud allows you to keep current on the latest technology and provides a flexible solutionto learn during down time. Our on-demand content makes it easy for you to learn anytime, anywhere; con-nect with Siemens experts worldwide and access our innovative operations task tools. Finding and learningthe content that is most relevant to you and delivered by subject matter experts has never been easier.

Here’s what you’ll see in the Learning Cloud:

Video On-demand Thought Leadership Series

Utility Industry Overview Web-based Training

“I just watched the architecture course withVikas Walia, and I learned a lot. I like the

Learning Cloud because I can learn when Ihave time and I find something new each time

I login.

-Cloud Subscriber

Our learning content is organized insmall nuggets allowing you to learn atyour own pace.

Formats include:

· Elearning

· Video on-demand

· Best practice articles

· Product demonstrations

· Troubleshooting labs

· Web-enabled tools

· Expert discussion forum

You can access our ever growing col-lection of content by subscription 24x7,365 days.

Contact us for more information.

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Our learning content has been designed into learning bytes; short, concise tips and instructions that providequick answers, clarity and insight in to specific features and functions of our technologies. Designed for imme-diate impact and taught by subject matter experts, these bytes will assist you in becoming more proficient inmanaging your system software. You can learn when you want in the office or on the go. Some of our mostpopular titles are list below.

Top 10 FavoritesThe votes are in and our subscribers like the following top 10Learning Cloud Titles the best:

1. Introduction to EnergyIP 8

2. EnergyIP Delta 7.6—8

3. Calculating the Billing Window 7.6

4. Security Architecture 8

5. Under the Hood 8

6. Reports using BIRT

7. Analytics

8. Instructor Discussion Forums

9. Graphical Editing Workbook 7.2

10. Validation Process 7.6

Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace

EnergyIP 8.2Our EnergyIP 8.2 content includes videos, web based train-ing, tools and demonstrations.

· Introduction to EnergyIP 8.2

· User Interface

· System Console

· Synchronization

· Data Collection

· Data Delivery

· Data Transfer

· Data Migration

New Video On-DemandOur new videos are delivered by our industry experts includ-ing Product Management, Engineering and Leadership. Ournewest offerings include:

· SAP Adapter 4.1

· Equipment Load Management

· Cloud ELM

· Energy Engage Mobile

· IT-OT Solutions-Communities-Renewable Energy-SmartGrid

· Core Technology Series

On-the-Job Task ToolsOur just in time job support tools can help experts and novicesalike complete the tasks associated with running EnergyIP ina production environment. The tool acts as a second screenand supports the following tasks:

Billing Tool

· Procedures

· Error Codes

· Troubleshooting

Validation Tool

· Procedures

· Fail Codes

· Service Requests

· Troubleshooting

SysAdmin Tool

· Monitoring

· Upgrades

· Escalations

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Role Based Curriculum RoadmapOur role-based curriculum roadmaps are designed to enable end usersto use our software on the job.

Each curricula is organized in pre-requisite order to build on each topic thereby saving youtime. Roadmaps can be completed with a quarter or courses can be taken at a ore leisurelypace. Each portion of the curriculum you complete is documented and managed for you inour Learning Cloud systems.

The curriculum is organized by typical job roles so that you may quickly identify whatcourses you need to take. For example, our New End-User curriculum takes new employ-ees, or an existing employee moving on to move technical roles with EnergyIP, and givesthem the foundation to not only understand EnergyIP core concepts, but to begin using theplatform in their daily jobs as quickly as possible.

OverviewOur curriculum roadmaps are divided into four sections. Each section builds on the previous section as indicated below:

Job Roles

Billing Analyst | End User | Report Writer | System Administrator | System Implementer | Validation Analyst

Web Content Administrator | Web Integration | Web Customer Support

On-Demand Introductory concept courses are available on-demand.These elearning modules provide you with a conceptual over-view and typical practices employed when using our software.These self-paced modules can be accessed 24x7, anytimeand in any order, via the Learning Cloud

Instructor-led Role-based courses combine theory with application of skillsthrough interactive hands-on labs under the guidance of amaster instructor. Courses are either offered at your location,in one of our training centers, or through our virtual classroomtool.

On-Demand Core Technology courses provide students with an in-depthunderstanding of synchronization, data collection, data deliv-ery and data transfer services. These technical courses aredelivered by our Product Managers and Engineers. All ofthese resources are available on-demand 24x7.

Instructor-led Advanced Courses provide a path for students to advancetheir skills and further their career development by taking ad-vanced technical courses, such as SAP Adapter or DRMS.

Starting with Introductory Concepts, stu-dents learn what EnergyIP is and how tonavigate around the user interface throughinteractive e-learning modules that com-bine graphics, text, and narration.

Next, students will progress on to the spe-cific role-based course where learnersdive into core concepts and proceduralpractices when using our products on thejob.

The Core Technologies series is designedto provide EnergyIP users with just-in-timetechnical knowledge of product compo-nents, specifications and underlying tech-nologies.

Advanced courses are also available anytimeand have technical prerequisites.

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Billing Analyst CurriculumThe Billing Analyst Curriculum is designed to provide EnergyIP billing analysts with the skillsand knowledge required to understand, configure, monitor and troubleshoot the EnergyIP standardbilling applications in a production environment.

Introduction to EnergyIP Learn about the platform, applications and adapters. Elearning 10 min

EnergyIP User Interface Learn to navigate the EnergyIP User Interface. Elearning 10 min

Calculate the Billing Window Learn core concepts and the procedures to calculate read windows. Elearning 10 min

Billing Process Overview Learn about the data flow from AMI to billing. Elearning 10 min

Billing Task Tool Use this web enabled tool to support new billing analysts with EIP steps,codes and troubleshooting while on the job.

Web tool Varies

Billing Analyst Course Learn about managing the billing operations using EnergyIP in this instruc-tor-led onsite course. You will focus on SDPs, requests, events, cyclesand troubleshooting. You will also be introduced to the Billing Task Tool.

Virtual Instructor-led 1 day

Data Delivery Learn the core concepts of data delivery with EnergyIP. Video on-Demand 10 min

Service Requests Learn the core concepts of service requests and watch how to create aservice request.

Demonstration 10 min

Graphical Editor Learn how to use the graphical editor by following procedures and screenshots.

Workbook Varied

Course Descriptions

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The End User Curriculum is designed to provide new business users and operations team members withfoundational knowledge that will enhance your ability to make key decisions during an EnergyIP implementa-tion. It covers concepts for implementing EnergyIP and features labs and expert discussions.

New End User Curriculum



Foundations Toolkit Learn about the EnergyIP Platform, the data management processes, bestpractices and options for your implementation. Includes formal lecture, dem-onstrations, hands-on labs and expert discussion.

Elearning, videos, an-imations, documentsand implementationbest practices

Varies

User Acceptance Testing This webinar informs your operations team on best practices for conductinguser acceptance testing prior to go live.

Virtual Instructor-led 2 hours

Validation AnalystCourse

Learn about managing register reads, interval reads and the best practicesfor troubleshooting the data management process. You will be introduced tothe Validation Task Tool.

Virtual Instructor led 1 day

Billing Analyst Course Learn about managing the billing operations using EnergyIP in this instructor-led onsite course. You will focus on SDPs, requests, events, cycles and trou-bleshooting. You will be introduced to the Billing Task Tool.


System AdministrationCourse

Learn how to monitor, configure, upgrade and integrate EnergyIP in a produc-tion environment. Learn troubleshooting techniques for resolving escalationsand preparing customer support tickets. You will be introduced to the SystemAdministration User Guide.


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Report Writer Curriculum

The Report Writer Curriculum is designed to provide report analysts with key Analytics Foundationconcepts and procedures for managing utility data and accessing usage reports.



Revenue Protection Learn how to prevent and detect non technical losses and stop revenue leakage withthe Revenue Protection Application.

Elearning 10 min

Equipment LoadManagement

Learn about the features of the Equipment Load Manager including load transformerconcepts, unplanned usage and core functionality.

Elearning 1 hour

Analytics FoundationCourse

Learn how the EnergyIP Analytics Foundation integrates data across many platformsand returns enterprise usage reports for managing utility operations.

Instructor led 2 days

Synchronization Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of synchronization from Siemens Engi-neering including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specifica-tions and underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

Data Collection Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of Data Collection from Siemens Engi-neering including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specifica-tions and underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

Data Delivery Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of Data Delivery from Siemens Engineer-ing including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specificationsand underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

Report Using BIRT Learn how to run custom reports using BIRT. Elearning 2 hours

Data Transfer Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of Data Delivery from Siemens Engineer-ing including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specificationsand underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

2 days

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System Administrator CurriculumThe System Administrator Curriculum is designed to provide EnergyIP System Administrators and Solution Con-sultants with the skills and knowledge required to run and monitor the functionalities provided with the core EnergyIPproduct in a production environment.

Course Descriptions



SysAdmin Guide Guide to managing the EnergyIP environment daily and monthly. Workbook Open

System AdministrationCourse

Learn how to monitor, configure, upgrade and integrate EnergyIP in a productionenvironment. Learn troubleshooting techniques for resolving escalations and prepar-ing customer support tickets. You will also be introduced to the System AdministrationTask Tool.

Virtual In-structor-led

1 day

Synchronization Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of synchronization from Siemens Engi-neering including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specifica-tions and underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

Data Collection Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of Data Collection from Siemens Engi-neering including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specifica-tions and underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

Data Delivery Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of Data Delivery from Siemens Engineer-ing including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specificationsand underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

SAP Adapter Learn about the SAP Adapter, its architecture, configurations and the data interac-tions between SAP, AMI and core EnergyIP systems.


Analytics Learn how the EnergyIP Analytics Foundation integrates data across many platformsand returns enterprise usage reports for managing utility operations.


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Siemens Partner Certification: ImplementationSiemens Partner Certification Course meets for 20 hours a week over 4 weeks. It prepares approved SystemImplementation Partners to install and configure EnergyIP based on the project specification document. It in-cludes formal lecture, labs, discussion forums and self study. Each student must pass a final certification exam atthe end of the course.

Partner Course Descriptions



Core Technology Series Learn about the EnergyIP core technologies from Siemens Engineering includingproduct overviews, component views, dataflow, technical specifications and underly-ing technologies.

Video on-demand

4 hours

eMeter Business Objects Learn how eMeter Business Objects (eBOs) are used at the EnergyIP platform’sdata access layer and how eBOs reduce the complexity of accessing multiple datasources.

Elearning 15 minutes

PartnerCertification (SystemImplementer)

Learn how to implement and configure EnergyIP at a customer site based on theProject Specification Document. Course includes hands on labs, expert coachingand certification exams.


80 hours

Data Transfer Service Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of synchronization from Siemens Engi-neering including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specifica-tions and underlying technologies.

Video on-demand

1 hour

Security Framework Learn about the EnergyIP core technology of Data Collection from Siemens Engi-neering including product overview, component view, dataflow, technical specifica-tions and underlying technologies.

Elearning 10 min

SAP Adapter Learn about the SAP Adapter, its architecture, configurations and the data interac-tions between SAP, AMI and core EnergyIP systems.


Analytics Learn how the EnergyIP Analytics Foundation integrates data across many platformsand returns enterprise usage reports for managing utility operations.


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Siemens Partner Certification: App DeveloperSiemens Partner Application Developer Curriculum is an instructor-led course and engineering lab that meetsfor 8 days. It certifies approved Technology Partners to build stand alone applications on EnergyIP 8.2. Each stu-dent must pass a final certification exam at the end of the course.

Partner Course Descriptions

System ImplementerCertification Course

Learn how to implement and configure EnergyIP at a customer site based on theProject Specification Document. Course includes hands on labs, expert coachingand certification exams.


80 hours

Application DeveloperBack End Certification

Learn to configure and manage back end services for building new applications onEnergyIP 8.2.

Instructor-led 5 days

Application DeveloperUser Interface Certifica-tion

Learn to develop and manage the user interface for new applications built onEnergyIP 8.2.


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Resources such as the Error Codes are downloadable in PDFformat for viewing and printing across multiple devices.

Procedures for Billing and Validation Analyst roles include Show Me videosthat walk you through a process step by step. These short videos allow youto immediately apply the learning by following along when using a secondscreen like phone, monitor or tablet.

Technical information and reference documents are linked to their host siteswhere the latest, most up to date copies can be found.

Task Support Tool for Operations AnalystsThe Task Support Tool has been developed to help billing and validation analysts find just the right EnergyIPinformation while on-the-job. The Task Tool is designed to deliver training and just-in-time information in smalllearning bytes. The byte-sized content includes lists, tips, troubleshooting details and short videos that arealigned to an analyst’s daily workflow.

Better yet, the web enabled Task Support Tool was designed to be used as a second screen window on one ofyour office monitors or it can be taken on the road with a phone or tablet.

The ask Support Tool provides information and learning specifically for Billing and ValidationAnalysts including:

Role—Billing Analyst Role—Validation Analyst

· Billing Procedures

· Calculate the Billing Window

· Handling Exceptions

· Error Codes

· Validation, Estimation, and Editing Procedures

· Managing Service Requests

· Types of Validation and Estimation

· Fail Codes

When you click below the main menu you have access to all the task information. It has been organizedby task and includes the description, resources, docs and show me video options. You can select anyof the options just when you need them.

“There’s no need to searchfor information.The tool provided smallnuggets of key data justwhen I needed it”.

- Ragini, Siemens India

Main Menu: Select your role to see content like overviews, procedures and reference data sheets with deep links to eMeter docs.

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Validation Analyst Curriculum

The Validation Analyst Curriculum is designed to provide EnergyIP validation analysts with the skills andknowledge required to understand, configure, monitor and troubleshoot the EnergyIP standard validationapplications in a production environment.


Foundations Toolkit Learn about the EnergyIP Platform, the data management processes, bestpractices and options for your implementation. Includes formal lecture, dem-onstrations, hands-on labs and expert discussion.

Elearning, videos,animations, docu-ments and imple-mentation bestpractices

Varies

Fault Codes Learn about data fault codes and EnergyIP troubleshooting. Elearning 10 min

Service Requests Learn the core concepts of service requests and watch how to create a ser-vice request.

Demonstration 10 min

Validation AnalystCourse

Learn about managing reads data using EnergyIP in this instructor-led onsitecourse. You will focus on validation, estimation, editing and troubleshooting.You will also be introduced to the Validation Task Tool.

Virtual Instructor-led

1 day

Validation Task Tool Use this web enabled tool to support new validation analysts with EIP steps,codes and troubleshooting while on the job.

Web tool Varies

Data Collection Learn the core concepts of data collection with EnergyIP. Video on demand 1 hour

Data Delivery Learn the core concepts of data delivery with EnergyIP. Video on-demand 1 Hour

Graphical Editor Learn how to use the graphical editor by following procedures and screenshots.

Workbook Varied

Meter Read Processing Learn about the basic data import functions and processing sequences. Un-derstand the interactions between meters, AMI Adapters and EnergyIP.


Course Descriptions

Validation Analyst Curriculum

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Web Administrator Curriculum



Energy Engage This webinar provides an overview of Energy Engage. Elearning 10 min

Energy Engage Mobile This product demonstration provides an overview of the Energy Engage Mo-bile user interface and key features.

Elearning 10 Min

Customer SupportCourse

Learn how to answer customer inquiries using the Energy Engage Web Por-tal. Includes formal lecture, hands-on and discussion.

Instructor led 1 day

Content AdministrationCourse

Learn how to customize and update the Energy Engage Web Portal. In-cludes formal lecture, hands-on and discussion.


Web Integration Course Learn how to integrate Energy Engage with EnergyIP and manage the data. .Includes formal lecture, hands-on and discussion.


The Web Administrator Curriculum enables three roles to manage and integrate Energy Engage with theEnergyIP Platform. The three roles include: Customer support, Content Administration and Web Integration.

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