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 ... well, why don't you test yourself with Friday's short quiz?

Do you know what GML is? Why it was created and other useful GML trivia, you always wanted to know! 

Click here to take the quiz: Take the quiz >>>

And if you'd like to know a bit more about GML, or maybe put your knowledge into practice, why not take a look at some of our GML training courses:

• GML Fundamentals
• GML Hands On

Don't forget that you can collect valuable AGI CPD points for attending the courses, and boost your professional development.

Melissa Burns | Marketing Manager | melissa.burns@snowflakesoftware.com | www.twitter.com/sflakesoftware

The INSPIRE framework and all its supporting legislation, implementation dates and general terminology can be very daunting. But it doesn't need to be.

For many, INSPIRE is not a choice. It's a framework that must be complied with. The framework impacts many organisations from service delivery to policy implementation. Yet the benefits extend far beyond just INSPIRE compliance:

• Easier access to spatial data
• Enhanced, structured data infrastructure
• Interoperability through open standards

Many organisations are major data users and producers of spatial data and need to take steps to comply.

But do you know what steps you need to take to comply, when, why and how? 

Well, to help you find out we've created a really short quiz so you can test your basic knowledge. Think of it as INSPIRE for beginners.  There are only four questions, so have a go and find out whether you're INSPIRE ready.

Take the INSPIRE Quiz >>>

And if you think you could benefit with a bit more information, why not take a look at attending one of our popular INSPIRE Essentials training courses. On the course you'll get the lowdown from our INSPIRE guru, Debbie Wilson, from the very beginning right down to action you need to take by when and also what you don't need to do.

Take the INSPIRE Quiz >>>

 Good Luck!

Melissa Burns | Marketing Manager | melissa.burns@snowflakesoftware.com | www.twitter.com/sflakesoftware.com 

Yes, it's back. 

• GML Series (XML Primer, GML Fundamentals & GML Hands-On)  15 CPD points
• INSPIRE Series (INSPIRE Essentials, GML Fundamentals & GML Hands-On) 15 CPD points
• GO Loader Series (GO Loader Fundamentals & GO Loader Advanced)
• GO Publisher Series (GO Publisher Hands-On)

Take a look at our Summer School Schedule to find out more: http://www.snowflakesoftware.com/training/course_dates.htm

Register for the Snowflake Summer School

If you'd like to take advantage of the Snowflake Summer school, register your interest and a member of the training team will be in touch to discuss your training needs and availability.

Melissa Burns | Marketing Manager | melissa.burns@snowflakesoftware.com | www.twitter.com/sflakesoftware

Here at Snowflake, we've been blessed with the brains of several industry experts.  You can meet them on one of the many training courses we offer:

 INSPIRE Training - Book by 30 April for £100 discount at training@snowflakesoftware.com

Hosted by our very own Debbie Wilson. Debbie's background in INSPIRE extends back to her days working on the UK Location Programme at DEFRA. She's hot on the INSPIRE framework and can help you learn the basics right through to implementation. She'll also give you tips on what's needed and what isn't, so INSPIRE doesn't have to be a challenge, and you can realise the benefits.

• Next course date: 27 April 2010
• Visit theINSPIRE Essentials training pages for more information
• Take a look at the course overview

 GML/XML Training - Book by 30 April for £100 discount at training@snowflakesoftware.com

With the movement in the industry towards Open Data, there's never been a better time to learn about these data exchange standards. Our very own Ballal Joglekar will explain the fundamentals around XML and GML - working with profiles, creating application schemas as well as giving you some great tips on how to work with these standards to open your data.

Ballal also runs our highly popular 'Hands On' courses which take the theory into practice. A mainly practical session, you'll work through several exercises in our training suite to build your knowledge and confidence around Model Driven Architectures and UML, Geometry, Feature Relationships, Web Feature Services and GML Simple Features profiles.

• Next course date: 28 April (Fundamentals), 29-30 April (Hands On)
• Visit the XML and GML training pages for more information
• Take a look at the XML andGML course overviews

GO Loader/GO Publisher training - Book by 30 April for £100 discount at training@snowflakesoftware.com

We also run training courses for our key products GO Loader and GO Publisher so you can find out some user tips and get your hands dirty to start making the most of them straight away. For more information about our product related course, contact our training manager at training@snowflakesoftware.com.

Flexibility around your needs

You can get trained right here at our HQ in Southampton, or if you have more bespoke needs, why not get in touch to discuss the option of having us visit you at the location of your choice? For all of your training needs, contact training@snowflakesoftware.com.

Prices start from £390 (+ VAT) per person, and with the extension of our £100 discount, why not make the most of it and book your training course today?

Melissa Burns | Marketing Manager | melissa.burns@snowflakesoftware.com

Special Offer: Get over 25% discount on our INSPIRE training course.

We’re giving you £100 off your next training course with Snowflake Software. And with the INSPIRE legislation being a key driver for most of us in the industry, why not use the offer to get over 25% discount on our INSPIRE Essentials course.

• Publishing data to INSPIRE harmonised data specifications
• Different types of solution for transforming and publishing data to conform to INSPIRE Implementing Rules
• Making data available via different types of INSPIRE Download Services
• Publishing data and services to National and European Spatial Data Infrastructures.

• XML Primer
• GML Fundamentals
• Hands on GML
• GO Loader Fundamentals
• GO Loader Advanced
• Hands on GML with GO Publisher

Melissa Burns | Marketing Manager | melissa.burns@snowflakesoftware.com