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Classes and Events

We are an I-CAR Sustaining Member and Industry Training Alliance Member!

Classes and Events

Please visit www.akzonobeltraining.com to register for all training classes. 

All ONLINE courses are available to all Sikkens and Lesonal mixing machine customers.

ONLINE COURSES (always available)
*denotes course qualifies for I-CAR credit

​Process Improvement
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​*PCE1 Introduction to Process Centered Environments
​*PCE10 Maintain Your Processes with TPM
​*PCE2 Create a Culture of Continuous Improvement
*​PCE11 The Secrets of Continuous Flow
*​PCE3 Streamline Your Processes with Waste Reduction
​*The Secrets of Managing Cycle Time
​*PCE4 Stabilize Your Processes with Standardization
*Customer Consultation 1 - The Initial Damage Review and 
Scheduling Process
​*PCE5 Communicate Your Processes with Visual Management*​Customer Consultation 2 - The Vehicle Check-in Process
​*PCE6 Support Your Processes with 5S
*​Repair Planning 1 - Understanding the Repair Plan and 
Supporting Documentation
​*PCE7 Building Quality into Your Processes
*​Repair Planning 2 – Refinish Considerations for the 
Estimator / Repair Planner
​*PCE8 Pull Production into Your Processes
​*Repair Planning 3 – Parts Considerations and their Impact 
on Cycle Time
​*PCE9 Cash In on Your Processes w/ Real-time Administration
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​Finance
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​*Understanding & Diagnosing Paint Material Profitability
Paint by the Numbers
​Optimal Production Inventory – A Practical Theory and Application of The Goldilocks Principle
​Human Resourses / Talent Development
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​*HS&E Considerations - Personal Safety
​Leading with Emotional Intelligence
​*HS&E Considerations - Workplace Safety
​Change Management Fundamentals
​*HS&E Considerations - Hazardous Waste Compliance
​Leading Others Through Change
​*HS&E Considerations - Airborne Pollutant Compliance
​Customer Service Skills
​*HS&E Considerations - Vehicle Protection & Safety
​Time Management Essentials
​*Talent Management 1 - The Right Culture
​Diversity Basics: Foundations
​*Talent Management 2 - The Right T&D Strategy
​A Guide to Mentoring Others
​*Talent Management 3 - The Right Recruiting & Hiring
​The Basics of Managing Stress
​Sales / Marketing
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​*Scheduling for Continuous Flow
​Email Marketing
​Negotiation or Persuasion, Which is Right for the Collision 
Industry?
​Website Marketing
​Marketing Fundamentals: Your Getting Started Guide
​Social Media Marketing 101
​Brand Identity and Strategy
​Social Media Marketing 201
​Information technology
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​How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Attacks
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All IN-PERSON classes are available exclusively for Sikkens mixing machine customers. This list can change frequently, please visit www.akzonobeltraining.com for current availability and to register for all training classes.

IN-PERSON CLASSES
*denotes course qualifies for I-CAR credit

Estimating Consistency - Documenting Damage
October 14, 2024 - Ankeny, IA (private event for Karl Chevrolet)
October 16, 2024 - Powhata, VA
October 28, 2024 - Omaha, NE
October 24, 2024 - La Quinta, CA
November 13, 2024 - Salina, KS

Financial Analysis
October 8, 2024 - Flintstone, MD

Implementing Repair Planning
October 22, 2024 - W Deptford, NJ (LKQ / Keystone)

Managing Parts for Continuous Flow
October 22, 2024 - W Deptford, NJ (LKQ / Keystone)

Maximizing CSI
October 8, 2024 - Flintstone, MD

Paint Material Management
November 11, 2024 - Malvern, PA

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All other events are by invitation only. Please contact your AkzoNobel Services Consultant for details. 

Maximizing Revenue Growth
October 8, 2024 - Malvern, PA
October 24, 2024 - St Paul, MN

North American Performance Group (NAPG)
September 11-13, 2024
Huntington Beach, FL

Texas RPG
October3-34, 2024
San Antonio, TX

Mid-Central RPG
October 8-9, 2024
St Charles, MO

Midwest RPG
October 22-23, 2024
Kansas City, MO