1 August 2022

This Update is directed to those who have enrolled in all three Classes of our virtual SEM Course and who have decided to proceed to achieve SEM Course Certification.

Please be sure to notify Jeff (jeff.welborn@wesminllc.com) that you want to proceed to Course Certification. We need an accurate record of those who are on the certification track.

Also, the Certification process as described in our July Post has not changed. We do, however, want to add a couple of things:

First, several have expressed concern about timing. We were hoping that most would be able complete the Certification Exercise by the end of September, but we understand fully if you need more time. Let’s try to work with an ultimate end date of 15 December 2022, still striving to get it done sooner. Those who enrolled after Q1 2022 may need more time, and that is fine. Please contact Jeff, when you know your actual timing so he can schedule your presentations.

Second, we are thinking it might help with timing if we allowed you to work in teams on the Certification Exercise. So,

• You may team up with one other participant to share the work of doing this Certification Exercise.
• Doing so will not affect your Certification eligibility.
• The two of you would make the presentations together, sharing the tasks however you decide.
• Please let Jeff know if two of you want to work as a team. Jeff will be circulating a list of eligible enrollees with contacts to help you decide.

Finally, remember to have fun with this exercise. Make it an interesting learning experience, not a chore. Try to set aside meaningful time, away from work and daily tasks, to prepare.

Again, thank you all for your participation our SEM Course.

Jon, Brad, Steve and Jeff

1 July 2022

This Update is directed at all those –

• Who enrolled in our virtual SEM Course (regardless of when you enrolled);  
• Who have taken, or plan to take, all three of the Classes that comprise the SEM Course; and
• Who notify Jeff (jeff.welborn@wesminllc.com) that they want to achieve SEM Course Certification.[1]

SEM Course Certification

In previous communications we have referred to SEM Course Workshops and SEM Course Certification as separate events. We decided recently to combine these two events under the general heading: The SEM Course Certification Exercise.

The SEM Course Certification Exercise requires fulfillment of two Task Assignments:

• Each Task is grounded in background information and data about a fictional company, ECMC Resources.
• The two Task Assignments and all background info will be emailed to you by Jeff.

Everything you need to know to fulfill the two Tasks should be in the emailed information. However, if you do have questions, contact Jeff.

Thank you all for your participation our SEM Course.

Jon, Brad, Steve and Jeff

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[1] If you haven’t yet enrolled in the virtual Course, or haven’t enrolled in all three Classes, and want to do so, please read the April 2022 posting on our website – https://www.wesminllc.com/blog/ . It tells you everything you need to know.

We invite everyone reading this to watch our recently updated short video with important new information about the now complete roll-out of our virtual SEM Course. This link takes you to the web page where you will find that video: https://www.wesminllc.com/wms-sponsored-events/. As you can see, the Course is comprised of three Classes that may be taken in any order. All three are up and running with a Certification opportunity for those who take all three. Also, we now are finally able to start running Workshops to expand on various topics covered in each of the three Classes that comprise the SEM Course. Those enrolled in the complete Course (all 3 Classes) will be able to participate in the Workshops. We will notify you of the Workshop schedule through the email address that you used to enroll. ALL ENROLLEES who enrolled in the 3-Class bundle (last year or this year) are eligible for the Workshops. We intend to offer each Workshop twice, say at 6:00 hours and at 18:00 hours New York City time, so that we can accommodate the various time zones of the participants. That’s it for now, but please remain vigilant for further updates, and if you have questions contact Jeff (jeff.welborn@wesminllc.com). Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Jon, Brad, Steve and Jeff

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