Online Training: Back Office & Operations

Idealware seminars are designed to give you the tactical advice you need to make smart software decisions. You can take one of our live online seminars, which are capped at 25 participants so you'll have lots of opportunity to ask questions and get the information you need. All you need is an internet connection and a phone line to participate in these 90-minute workshops. For an in-depth lesson, check out Idealware's online courses. These intense, five and six part trainings are offered in partnership with state associations across the country. Or check out our library of 17 (and growing) recorded seminars ready to go, whenever you need them.

Online Training: Back Office & Operations

  • The Cloud Beckons, But Is It Safe?
    March 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern. $40.00

    Vendors are lured by visions of long term residual subscription income, while customers dream of IT services and software without significant up-front costs. Sounds like techno Shangri-La, but what of security?  Pessimists warn us away from the cloud on the grounds that we should maintain control over the security of our property. Those bullish on the cloud argue—often delusionally—that your data is safer in the cloud than on your own hard drives.

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  • Recording: Understanding Data Integration
    $20.00

    Are you wondering what it would take to integrate your various software packages to allow them to share data? In this recording of an online seminar, we talk through the high level options and key considerations, and then dive into some of the technical terms and concepts that will help you understand what would be involved in programming an automatic connection between software packages. 

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  • Recording: Comparing Google Apps to Outlook
    $20.00

     Google Apps provides a compelling set of features - from email to calendars to a organizational portal to shared documents - that gives Outlook a run for its money at a fraction of the  cost.  We'll demo the main components of Google Apps, talk about administrating it as an organization, and show how it compares to Microsoft Outlook.  This session is geared for those familiar with Outlook who want an introduction to Google Apps.

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  • Recording: Online Survey Tools & Techniques
    $20.00

     It's never been easier to conduct surveys, with a plethora of solid and useful tools that help you create online survey instruments.  We'll talk through the lower cost and a few of the more robust online survey tools that are available, and look at a few in action.  We'll wind up with best practices on designing a solid and reputable online survey, recruiting participants, and analyzing the data.

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  • FREE! eLearning - The Technology Pyramid
    $0.00

     Does your organization have its technology priorities in the right order? This interactive eLearning course walks you through a solid plan for making good decisions for your organization’s infrastructure, hardware, and software. The course concludes with a self-assessment quiz to help examine your organization’s needs.

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  • RECORDING: Choosing a Volunteer Management System
    $20.00

    How do you keep track of your volunteers? Do you still use pen and paper? Should you buy a new tool for tracking volunteers, or use one that you already have?

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