Trainings & Webinars

CSI offers various levels of training to provide concept mappers with the tools and support they need to use The Concept System® effectively throughout their organizations for planning, development, decision-making, and evaluation.  See below for available trainings and webinars.

 

Online Webinar

CS Global© Project Set-Up

  • February 22, 2:00-3:00pm EST

This new webinar is an orientation to the CS Global© data collection website, in order to help prepare project managers to start their concept mapping projects.  At the end of the webinar, participants will know: 

  • How to set up a CS Global© project
  • Key features of the online data collection program, including reports, email, and bulletins
  • Where to go to find out more about the CS Global© data collection website and process

Prerequisites for the webinar include: knowledge of the steps involved in a concept mapping project, some familiarity with web-based applications and browsers, and a basic understanding of group process techniques.  The cost is $100.00 per attendee.  For more information and to register, email or call CSI at 607-272-1206.

 

Online Webinar

An Introduction to Concept Mapping for Planning and Evaluation

  • Session 1: March 21, 11:00-12:30pm EST
  • Session 2: March 28, 11:00-12:30pm EST

This introductory two-part webinar series is an interactive overview of the concept mapping methodology and its potential uses. CSI's senior consultants will discuss key principles, decisions, and steps in the engagement of stakeholders in systems-based planning, research, and evaluation. They will also share tips for constructing a methodologically sound project and building process models, logic models, and priority frameworks from the results. Webinar participants will get hands on experience using the CS Core© Software and the CS Global©. This webinar is for beginning concept mappers or as a refresher for those with some concept mapping background. Windows XP or Windows 7 operating system is needed to install and use the software. The cost is $150.00 per attendee. For more information and to register for this introductory webinar series, email or call CSI at 607-272-1206.

 

CS Facilitator Training for Core Applications

Ithaca, NY
  • April 23-25, 2012
  • October 22-24, 2012

Sessions begin at 6:30pm EST on the first day of training and conclude by 3:30pm EST on the last day. This training provides a comprehensive introduction to The Concept System®, and is targeted for the beginner concept mapper. As a certified facilitator of The Concept System® you can:

Increase your efficiency by structuring your group decision-making processes
Ensure group consensus with a conceptual framework defined by the entire group
Eliminate the inefficiencies of traditional group-think
Optimize understanding with easy-to-read pictorial maps
Pinpoint disconnects before significant investments are made
Ensure accurate follow-up with measures that track the project from start to finish
Develop Action Plans from your unique concept maps and pattern matches

For more information and to register for CS Facilitator Training, email or call CSI at 607-272-1206. We'll discuss costs, help you find lodging, and get you set up. New special winter pricing applies for this training.

 

Advanced Training Workshop

Data to Meaning: Refining and Enhancing the Concept Mapping Analysis

Ithaca, NY
  • April 26-27, 2012
  • October 25-26, 2012

Sessions will begin at 8:30am on the first day and will conclude by 3:30pm on the last day.  This two-day Advanced Training is targeted to those who have previously conducted concept mapping projects. It goes beyond the CS Core Facilitator Training, focusing on skills for data aggregation, analysis, and exportation; and the production of results.

Participants will learn techniques for statement reduction and refinement (i.e. idea synthesis), data input evaluation, and using the concept mapping data in SPSS.  In addition, participants will gain experience in choosing the best fitting cluster solution by comparing results and methods on a typical project.  For more information and to register for Advanced Training, email or call CSI at 607-272-1206.