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AAMD EDUCATION APRIL 2018 TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sustainability Fundamentals: LEED, Government Initiatives and Industry Advantages NEW Seminar $59 MEMBER | $79 NON-MEMBER Do you work at a LEED community, manage a LEED portfolio or develop a sustainable product? If so, be sure to attend Denver’s first Sustainability Class where green ideas and resources will be provided, LEED terms will be made clear, government programs and ordinances will be explained, and we will discuss why apartment living provides a healthier lifestyle and an overall smaller carbon footprint. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM A/C Maintenance and Repair Hands-On $249 MEMBER | $349 NON-MEMBER The Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair course teaches students how to maintain and repair air conditioning systems. Topics include: Dealing with Difficult People $49 MEMBER EARLY BIRD (THROUGH 04/14/2018) | $59 MEMBER | $79 NON-MEMBER It is hard to maintain your calm and not take it personally when your customer is being difficult or rude, yet that is what is necessary for business. This class will show you ways to communicate more effectively with the unhappy customer and find a positive solution. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Microsoft Excel Essentials $179 MEMBER | $249 NON-MEMBER Microsoft Excel Essentials is designed for beginners and advanced users alike. Students learn how to easily work with data and use Excel’s hidden features. You will learn about spreadsheet design, manipulating data, and about how to utilize the world’s most popular business tool. • Air Conditioning Safety • Key Air Conditioning Tools Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Refrigerants and Their Special Properties • Use advanced formulas. • The Air Conditioning System • Organize worksheet and table data using various techniques. • Simple Fixes • Create and modify charts. • Refrigeration System Repairs • Analyze data using pivot tables, slicers, and pivot charts. • Electrical System Repairs • Insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet. • Air Distribution System Repairs • • Problems and Solutions Grid Customize and enhance workbooks and the Microsoft Office Excel environ. • And more! *Class held at 3600 E 46th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Office vs. Maintenance: The Battle Ends NOW! $59 MEMBER | $79 NON-MEMBER Is there a gap between your maintenance and office teams? Do you feel like you may be speaking a foreign language? This session will give your teams the tools to start seeing eye to eye and become an award-winning team. To have successful property operations, the office and maintenance MUST think, act, feel, and BE a team. Leave this session with techniques to ensure each member of the office, maintenance and operational teams are maximizing their potential to produce an award-winning TEAM. MAY 2018 MAY 9-10 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Certified Pool Operator (CPO) $275 MEMBER EARLY BIRD (THROUGH 4/30/2018) | $350 MEMBER | $450 NON-MEMBER Keeping your pool, sauna or spa in top working condition ensures the longevity of your asset and the safety of your residents. By attending this course and becoming a Certified Pool Operator® (CPO) the persons responsible for maintaining your pool, sauna or spa will have a better understanding of the laws and basic upkeep techniques of pool and spa operations. TOPICS INCLUDE: www.aamdhq.org • Pool and spa • Testing • Maintenance • Chemistry • Equipment • Government requirements APRIL 2018 TRENDS | 13