Dallas, TX – August 1, 2006

RFID technology reaches every corner of the supply chain and requires the attention and understanding of every employee along the way—engineers and managers alike. If RFID training neglects fundamentals in favor of a thin, sector-specific slice of the big picture, company-wide communication suffers and RFID changes from an advantage to a liability. OTA Training, LLC. recognizes these challenges and brings a fresh approach to RFID education. The Dallas-based company pioneered a modular system that is hands-on, comprehensive, and vendor-neutral—the result represents a new paradigm in RFID training.

OTA recognizes the divergent needs of managers and engineers—and designs specific course modules for each group—without leaving gaps where a grasp of the fundamentals should be. By establishing a common ground of understanding on day one of the training, all levels of the supply chain can communicate effectively about RFID related issues. OTA delivers a range of services in 15 locations worldwide, from need-to-know primers for executives, to RFID implementation training for project managers and certification preparation for the implementers.

The modular curriculum precisely targets individual training requirements—and remains flexible from start to finish. The diagram below outlines OTA’s one- to four-day course structure, which supports several different levels of RFID expertise. Three modules offer targeted training which can be taken on their own or combined.

• The Manager’s Perspective™ is a one-day program offering an overview of the essentials, including terminology, technology, and maximizing ROI. This forms day-one of the following three-day program.
• A System’s Approach to RFID Implementation™ builds in-depth working knowledge of the entire implementation process through extensive theoretical training complemented by plenty of hands-on exercises. Attendees learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot RFID systems.
• Implementers will also want to take advantage of the RFID+™ Certification Module which adds additional hours of training and a full extra day to the program. The additional time allows students to prepare for the exam without compromising any aspect of the core three-day package. The RFID+™ Certification test is administered on-site, minimizing time investment and travel expense.

OTA’s modular approach allows companies to send entire teams of employees to a single block of sessions. Course overlap ensures that attendees will share a foundation of understanding, even while pursuing position-specific training. Communication and productivity benefit when employees don’t have to second guess their colleague’s comprehension.

Efficient training must accommodate a variety of learning styles and experience levels—and that’s why flexibility is key. OTA students can add a training module while the courses are in progress. For example, a technically inclined executive could gain an edge in understanding by adding A System’s Approach to RFID Implementation™ to RFID: The Manager’s Perspective™ package.

OTA’s system isn’t limited to the classroom. Almost all classes are held in hands-on RFID Testing Centers. To meet the individual needs of the students, OTA’s world-class course ware is also available in book and e-learning formats. Locations around the globe mean proximity is never a question, and the innovative E3 Learning System™ (effective, engaging, and easy to follow) guarantees a productive learning experience that reflects the excitement of RFID technology.

OTA’s philosophy breaks from traditional approach to training. Rather than send different branches of a business to different sessions, OTA offers a coordinated approach that builds a foundation of understanding without compromising job-specific nuances. According to student evaluations, OTA is getting the balance right.

“The 3 day training course by OTA gave me an excellent understanding about the complexity of RFID beyond the Wal-Mart requirements,” said former student Matthias Galley. “The training provided me with the fundamental understanding of RFID and the hardware requirements.”