MIKE BY DHI The NetWork - a community newsletter for MIKE users
Special Issue December 2009

DHI Group strengthens training activities

In recent years DHI, and its international offices and agents, has experienced a significant increase in the interest for the MIKE by DHI training courses. Today thousands of current and potential MIKE users attend DHI training courses worldwide every year.

Attendees represent governmental agencies, regional and local water bodies, research institutions and universities, professional bodies and engineering companies, urban water utilities, coastal and harbour authorities.

In 2010 DHI will extend the palette of training schemes and courses significantly:


1. MIKE by DHI standard courses ^

The MIKE by DHI prospectus for 2010 includes a total of 30 standard and public enrolment courses covering water resources, and urban and marine areas.

The standard MIKE courses are modular and allow you to build up your expertise so as to match the requirements of your job. Likewise, they assist you, as a manager, in building and upgrading your team's productivity and modelling skills and expertise in a quick and cost-effective way. The courses take you through the theory behind the products. However, the main focus is on practical skills, hands-on exercises and on teaching you how to get the most out of the MIKE by DHI software.

Special courses including a modelling component are arranged for managers and procurers of projects. The aim of these courses is to explain clearly what modelling is all about and how to maximise the return of the investment in modelling.

Scheduled MIKE by DHI courses in 2010:
The MIKE by DHI courses are scheduled in many countries and in many languages. In 2010 our MIKE Global Calendar includes around 350 courses worldwide. At www.dhigroup.com/Software/Training.aspx you can find arranged by country, date and/or products of interest.


2. Solution Software courses ^

Solution Software by DHI is a family of products and tools used for building decision support systems. Each decision support system is unique, but the tools are generic. Solution Software courses enable you to understand the power of the Solution Software tools and to maximise your benefits from using the tools.

Solution Software courses include practical hands-on exercises.

Scheduled Solution Software by DHI courses in 2010:
Solution Software courses are scheduled regularly. Courses are available all over the world and in many languages upon request. For scheduled courses please see
www.dhigroup.com/Solutions/ProfessionalCourses/WaterAndEnvironment/CourseCalendar2010.aspx


3. Thematic courses ^

DHI now also offers training packages combining tools, systems and software packages (MIKE by DHI Software and/or DHI Solution Software) with concepts, applications and decision support principles and approaches. Therefore, we now also offer thematic courses on topics such as integrated water resources management; water quality & environmental management; flood management; shoreline management; and climate change related topics.

Scheduled DHI thematic courses in 2010:
Please see
www.dhigroup.com/Solutions/ProfessionalCourses/WaterAndEnvironment/CourseCalendar2010.aspx

All our courses are conducted by experienced modelling experts. They can be arranged to take place at your office - tailored to your specific needs and data.


What our course participants say: ^

"I signed up for the course to gain an understanding of MIKE FLOOD application. It is fast and furious". Horizons Regional Council

"Instructor was fantastic - clear and concise - learned heaps". MIKE 21 Wave Modelling course, Brisbane, August 2008

"The course was well organised. The folder provided was very helpful and I have referred to it multiple times since completing the course". Sinclair Knight Merz

"Thank you for the service you gave us after the training, the written material and the links. I think we all enjoyed your lessons very much". Technische Universität Graz, Austria

"Instructor's flexibility was helpful in not only introducing us to MIKE SHE, but also in helping us to understand how the model might suit our particular circumstances".
MIKE SHE introductory course, Adelaide, October 2008

"We have, by introducing DHI technology at four of our largest wastewater treatment plants, been able to reduce yearly operational costs by EUR 250,000 and, at the same time, reduce effluent concentrations". Municipality of Aarhus, Denmark

"It was really useful for my job and my projects". Royal Irrigation Department, Thailand

"A good course for a beginner to understand the subject fast". Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Thailand

"The training methodology mixing theory and practical exercises was really useful".
Agence Bassin Hydrographique du Sahara


Further information:
  • Contact the 'International Course Secretariat' - email: courses@dhigroup.com or your 'local DHI office' - www.dhigroup.com/Contact/DHIOffices.aspx
    The International Secretariat and local offices can always put you in contact with our trainers who will be pleased to discuss and advise you on which training scheme to adopt in order to meet your specific needs and preferences.
  • Make sure to consult the on-line Course Calendars regularly. They are constantly updated with new course offers.
  • Download the "DHI Training Courses Catalogue 2010" here:
    http://courses.dhigroup.com/catalogue2010/