MathSoft's Data Analysis Products Division Introduces Online Training Initiative

Seattle-based N/A is offering the Online Knowledge Discovery Series, an interactive web-based learning series designed to build novice and intermediate S-PLUS users' software skills. To launch the program, the company is offering an S-PLUS Graphical User Interface Basics course.

The Online Knowledge Discovery Series allows professionals to study when and where they want, offering greater flexibility. Self-paced lessons expand users' skills and knowledge while they work around demanding work schedules. S-PLUS Basics offers professionals a controlled learning environment where they can select how much time they want to spend on each topic.

S-PLUS Basics, developed by professional S-PLUS instructors, is a hands-on course designed to provide business professionals with S-PLUS fundamentals. Lesson content includes simple to intermediate concepts such as drill-down examples. Guided practice sessions, informative menus, and an intuitive search index help users learn the basic analysis functions and graphics capabilities of the software. A detailed glossary includes hyperlinked pop-up definitions so users can learn key concepts quickly. Course participants can post specific questions to an interactive bulletin board and receive answers from S-PLUS instructors or their peers.

Edited by Kristin Keiser