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Spectrum - Job Cost for Administrative Personnel

Sample Course Content:

Quantity Complete for Unit Price Jobs in Spectrum Construction Accounting Software

Original Price: $1,250
New Price for 2023: $900

All self-guided courses include unlimited 60 Day Access for one user so you have the flexibility to access the materials at your convenience and on your own pace. You can also replay courses as needed, and interact on our discussion boards with questions about the course content.

This course covers basic and advanced job cost topics and is designed for Admins who are in charge of how job cost will be configured in Spectrum Construction Accounting software.

Bonus Content now available: An Introduction to the Project Setup Module!

Class Location:

Web-Based Training

Class Price:

$900.00

Description
Additional Information

This online training course for Spectrum Construction Accounting covers basic and advanced job cost topics and is designed for Admins who are in charge of how job cost will be configured in Spectrum.

Welcome:

Welcome to CDP University (PPT)

Introduction to Module:

An Introduction to the Job Cost Module (PPT)

Maintenance Items:

Creating Cost Types (7:12)
Creating Overhead Allocation Codes (16:50)
Creating Quick Job Setup Templates (19:04)
Creating Phase Categories (10:03)
Creating Job Tracking Item Codes (4:28)

Daily Activities:

Creating a Job in Spectrum: Part One (32:51)
Creating a Job in Spectrum: Part Two (13:43)
Creating a Job in Spectrum: Part Three (17:22)
Using Quick Job Setups in Spectrum (56:35)
Creating a Schedule of Values without Subtotal Groupings (5:40)
Creating a Schedule of Values with Subtotal Groupings (7:21)
Using Job Cost Tracking Items (7:28)
Creating Additional Contracts in Spectrum (14:02)
Inquiry Screens in the Job Cost Module (21:48)
Creating Draw Requests (5:03)
Creating Change Requests (14:42)
Creating Change Orders (6:23)
Creating Subcontracts (10:46)
Creating Subcontract Change Orders (14:35)
Creating Job Related Purchase Orders (8:40)
Revisions to Purchase Orders (2:55)

Reporting:

An Overview of Job Cost Reporting (1:19)
Using the WIP/Contract Status Report (13:07)
Job Overview/Analysis Reporting (18:33)
Change Log Reporting (3:57)
Purchase Order Inquiries and Status Reporting (5:43)

Processing Tasks:

Quantity Complete for Unit Price Jobs (4:19)
Projecting Costs in Spectrum (23:06)
Reviewing and Updating Projected Costs (4:35)
Running Overhead Allocations (6:42)
Processing Job Cost Transactions (15:16)

Total Approximate Course Running Time: 6.5 Hours

Course Documentation Included:

Job Cost Master Document – 100 Pages
CSI Phase Codes Example – 7 Pages
Compliance Tracking Planner – 2 Pages

NEW: BONUS CONTENT!

An Introduction to the Project Setup Module is now available as an add-on to this training module! This course provides the learner with an introduction to various topics in the Project Setup Module of Spectrum. These topics include installation and setup items as well as how to use the Project Setup Module to import cost and billing information.

Names of the Different Activities in this Course:

Welcome to CDP University – PPT
Installation for Project Setup Module – Video 5:11
Additional Setup for the Project Setup Module - PPT
Using the Project Setup Module – Video 10:50

Total Approximate Course Running Time: 15 minutes

Course Documentation Included:

Sample Project Setup Import Template (Downloadable PDF)

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Class dates are subject to change or cancellation.
A minimum of four students is required to hold classes.
Two weeks prior to class, CDP will confirm the minimum number of students requirement has been met and send a final confirmation. If the minimum number of students is not met, the class is subject to cancellation with the registered students being provided the option to attend class in a future month or transfer to a date at another CDP location.
Each class can hold a maximum of ten students.
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Casual attire is recommended.
Training manuals and materials are provided.
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To confirm your registration, payment must be received two (2) weeks prior to training. Class cancellations and reschedules are subject to the following terms:

10+ days notice of cancellation = 100% refund
5-9 days notice of cancellation = 50% refund
0-4 days notice of cancellation = no refund
10+ days notice of reschedule = 100% toward next class if rescheduled within 3 months of original date
5-9 days notice of reschedule = 50% toward next class if rescheduled within 3 months of original date

Access is based on each named user
Payment is required before access is provided
Self-paced courseware is available 24/7
Online training access is good for 60 days
All materials required are online
Limited content is available for download
For 10 or more students discounts may be available - contact us for details

Payment & Cancellation Policy - Web-Based Training Classes

Registration and access is provided upon payment.

Cancellation after order is submitted but prior to access to training modules provided = 90% refund
Cancellation after access to training modules provided and after payment processing = No refund

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