Welcome to the PlanNet Education Series- Working Smarter

PlanNet is best known for online registration, site selection, hotel contract negotiation, and meeting logistics, but it's our creativity and application of technology that sets us apart. The efficiencies we gain from our advanced use of technology, our domestic and international experience, combined with the passionate commitment of our team, helps us work smarter for you.

Working Smarter is a continuing education opportunity created to share information and techniques that are easy to learn and will be used often. There are unlimited ways to accomplish the same task and the way we learned the task isn't always the most efficient. These interactive learning sessions include live on-location instructor led classes or webinar training to fit your diverse learning style. It is not a death-by-slide presentation but rather an experience-sharing learning event.

Who conducts the sessions?

Developed by Peter Hanley, founder of PlanNet, professional speaker, and with over 20 years of experience in international meetings-the PlanNet Education Series modules are truly unique learning experiences. Pete's sessions are captivating and his collection of practical stories and examples are complimented by humorous anecdotes keeping his sessions lively. As a trainer and educator, you are always learning from Pete. He offers straightforward applications for improving performance and productivity, while offering proven methods for gaining competitive advantage. Pete's passion for the use of technology to save time and improve productivity makes intimidating and complex subjects understandable and fun. He is a mentor, a coach and a friend to all those he encounters.

What courses do you offer?

The Working Smarter topics focus on ways to be more efficient. These sessions are continually updated to keep them relevant, always delivering new and in-demand topics.  The current topics are always on a tab at the top of this page. The most popular are BlackBerry as your BFF and Working Smarter in Microsoft Office & Beyond . Click the hyperlinks for more information.

How are the courses taught?

Live instructor led on-site courses as well as webinar based formats are available. Web based training is instructor led, by Peter Hanley himself, or trained colleagues. Though we provide recorded sessions most training is live.

Webinars are just like being in a classroom, only on your own computer. The instructor shares their screen with you and you hear their voice through your computer speakers or over the phone (your choice). You will also be able to ask live questions during most of the sessions.

How long is the course?

Live sessions range from 1-2 hours depending on the topic or audience. Most webinars last about 1-hour and are followed by a Q & A session in which you are welcome to participate.

How much does it cost?

Fees vary depending on whether you attend a live, on-site session or an online webinar. See the navigation bar at the top of the page for the course you're interested in to review pricing, or call us at (703) 778-9000 ext. 111 for details and more information about our FREE TRAINING Promotion.

Do I have to take the Live Webinar course?

We offer a variety of ways to help you and your colleagues benefit from this continuing education. Click here to contact us about personalized or private webinars and group training for your organization.

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