5 Classes to Attend at Empower 2017

Empower 2017 will be held February 7-10 in Long Beach, CA, and we’re preparing our class list to make it the most informative Laserfiche conference yet! In fact, we’ve rolled out over 150 courses so that attendees can start planning their schedules ahead of time. Here are a few of the most popular classes on the schedule so far:   Class #1: Getting the Most Out of the Conference Don’t know where to start? Sign-up for our Getting the Most Out of the Conference course. Consisting of half presentation and half Q&A, this class is designed to help you make the most of all of the learning and networking opportunities Empower 2017 has to offer. You’ll learn how to:

• Select courses based on your skill level and organizational needs
• Take advantage of the resources available at Empower 2017
• Build lasting connections with fellow conference attendees

Click here to register for this course and check out other classes that will help you make the most of your conference experience! Class #2: Best Practices in Workflow Design (Parts 1 & 2) Building workflows is the catalyst for expanding automation across the enterprise. In this two-part course, take your process design skills to the next level with best practices from workflow experts. You will learn:

• The logic behind workflow methodology
• Tips for dynamic workflow creation
• How to combine workflow activities to automate complex tasks
• Methods for solving any workflow challenge

This class is designed for intermediate and experienced workflow designers. If you’re new to workflow, we recommend attending the Getting Started with Laserfiche Workflow (Lab) as a prerequisite. Click here to claim your spot in this course and discover other sessions to help you fine tune your workflow skills! Class #3: Tips and Tricks with the Laserfiche App Studies show that the number of Americans who own mobile devices has doubled in the past four years. Learn more about digital document management on the go using the Laserfiche mobile app. You will learn how to:

• Use native mobile capabilities, such as location services and on-device image processing
• Use in-app notifications and direct repository import settings to manage Forms tasks
• Access files quickly and securely with starred quick access and password-protected offline documents

Users looking to make the most out of the Laserfiche mobile app are highly recommended to attend. The mobile app is available on Android and iOS. Click here to register for this course and find other sessions covering best practices in mobile ECM. Class #4: Working with Documents in Laserfiche Lab (Part 1 & 2) If you’re using Laserfiche in your organization and want hands-on experience using the software to collaborate on documents, this is your chance. You can learn how to:

• Work with documents in the desktop client and Web Access
• Collaborate on documents in real-time, add metadata and annotations to documents
• Work with folders and shortcuts in the Folder Browser
• Customize Laserfiche to your needs

Note: this is a hands-on session. Laserfiche will provide computers to those who register for the course, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops, which we can help you configure with the software. Click here to register for this class and discover other classes to help you learn more about document processing in Laserfiche. Class #5: Overview of WebLink and Public Portal WebLink is an intuitive, online public portal that provides read-only access to publicly shared documents. Improve transparency in your organization with tips and tricks in this class. You will learn:

• Components and features of WebLink
• Public portal and licensing
• Tips and tricks for effective use of the WebLink public portal

This course is highly recommended to those working in government, education and industries requiring high levels of security. See how the County of Essex created an online public information portal for all 7 of its municipalities. Click here to claim your seat in this class and see other courses that will help you make the most of using Laserfiche WebLink. These are just a few must-attend classes on the schedule, but more will be announced shortly! The full Empower 2017 class list is expected to roll out soon. In the meantime, download the Empower 2017 Conference Course Descriptions for complete details of all the courses we have listed. Ready to Register for Empower? Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing, ending November 30^th, and be sure to add a few of these courses to your schedule in February.