Online Course Description
This Practical Implementer’s Course instructs participants in how to use the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) by breaking it down into two distinct parts: The first part covers XML concepts required to understand and work with NIEM. The second part addresses higher-level implementation concepts and the steps necessary to build an information exchange using NIEM.
The course contains 17 content modules that include over 8 hours of video presentations. It is difficult to estimate how long it will take to complete the course, but a general estimate would be 16 to 20 hours.
Course Topics Covered
- Anatomy of an XML exchange
- Basic XML and advanced XML schema for NIEM
- Substitution groups and extension schemas
- IEPD concepts and exchange content modeling
- Mapping and subset schema
- Packaging, distribution, and implementation
Computer Configuration
For the best viewing experience, the following standard computer configuration is recommended:
- Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Macintosh OS X
- Display resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or greater
- Windows-compatible sound card
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
- Windows Media Player 9.0
- Broadband Internet connection (256 Kbps and above)
Evaluation
In order to receive the NIEM Practical Implementer’s Course completion certificate, participants must complete the self-assessment tests and the Capstone Exercise listed on the course menu. This exercise requires fulfilling the necessary steps in building an IEPD. The Capstone Exercise is very simple, and after listening and participating in the NIEM course, you should have no problem completing it. The Capstone Exercise will be graded using a pass/fail system. The e-instructor reviewing your response will determine whether the submitted response shows a basic understanding of the material covered in the course.
There are also a number of multiple-choice questions that must be answered and submitted to your online instructor in order to receive your certification. A passing grade of 60 percent is required on these questions in order to receive your NIEM certificate of completion. Once it has been determined that the material submitted is satisfactory, the certification will be forwarded to you.
Course Faculty
Rick Jenness, Procom’s Senior Solution Architect and practice leader for Justice Integration Solutions
Andrew Owen, Justice Information Systems Specialist for SEARCH
Tom Carlson, trainer at national and regional NIEM training events and software developer
Registration Information
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Further Assistance
Assistance with the course materials is available by contacting IJIS at training@ijis.org. A threaded discussion tool is also available, and you can post questions for the instructors and communicate with other participants.
