NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has launched its new online training and instructional platform so that now CIECA University can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year at www.CIECAUniversity.com.
CIECA says that because the University is online, any user can proceed at his or her own pace. Course modules vary in length, but most are 10 minutes in duration. Each module has a syllabus that outlines the module to help determine your interest in it. There is no charge to view any of the modules. “CIECA’s leadership in developing data and communication standards for the collision industry is transforming the way all segments of the industry communicate. CIECA University is a logical extension of CIECA’s expertise. Through a series of short, informative courses, CIECA is providing the industry, both members and non-members, with general and targeted instruction to assist in the implementation of electronic commerce,” says Fred Iantorno, CIECA’s executive director. Current course offerings include: • Why migrate from EMS to the new BMS (Business Message Specification)? • What messages exist and who are the potential trading partners? • Introduction to CIECA and the contents of the CIECA web site; • How to register for the CIECA members’ only web site; and, • Introduction to the CIECA members’ only Web site. Also planned are:
• What is the BMS? • How do I read an XML message and can I figure out what is in there? • Understanding data formats technical verbiage; and, • Planning your first implementation. There is also a link for visitors to suggest future course topics. CIECA’s Education Committee is responsible for the development and production of all CIECA University modules. More information about CIECA and its standards can be viewed on the CIECA web site: www.cieca.com. |