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•  Payment and Registration

•  Registration Deadlines

•  Cancellation Policy

•  Group & Multi-Course Discounts

•  Inclement Weather

•  Class Hours

•  Parking

•  Virginia Travel & Lodging

•  Virginia Map and Directions

•  Austin Travel & Lodging

•  Contact Us


Payment and Registration

It is preferred that payment accompanies your registration, but if it is not it must be received by or on the first day of class. Payments can be made either by check or the following credit cards: American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

To register for iMIS courses, you may:

  • Register on-line using iMIS e-Events
  • Fax your registration form to (571) 527-2014
  • E-mail your request with payment to training@advsol.com
  • Mail your registration form to ASI Training, 901 N. Pitt Street, Suite 200 , Alexandria , VA 22314

Prerequisites

Registrants not meeting the prerequisites listed in the course descriptions will not be registered for the classes.


Registration Fees and Deadlines

Early Bird Registration: Where applicable, all registrations received at least one month prior to the first day of class save $100.


Regular Registration: If you miss the early bird deadline you will pay the regular course fee.


Multiple Registrations: If you submit 3 or more registrations at the same time, you will save $100 off of each class. This can be for any combination of classes or students. This does not apply to on-line classes or where otherwise indicated.


Cancellation Policy

Registrations canceled less than 10 business days prior to the first day of class will result in a $100 charge. No-shows will forfeit their entire registration fee.


All cancellations must be made in writing to training@advsol.com , faxed to Training at (571) 527-2014, or mailed to ASI, Attn: Training, 901 N. Pitt Street, Suite 200 , Alexandria , VA 22314 .



The cancellation fee will be waived if transferring to another class offered by ASI. This is a one-time only waiver.


ASI reserves the right to cancel any class with inadequate registration 11 business days prior to the course date. We recommend you purchase the more expensive refundable airline tickets in the event of cancellation.


Group & Multi-Course Discounts


Please note, for qualified courses only, we offer group discounts if you register for 3 or more classes. This is in addition to any early bird discount. This does not apply to on-line classes or where otherwise indicated. To register, please contact training@advsol.com


Inclement Weather


It may be necessary to delay, postpone, or cancel an ASI training class due to weather conditions. Classes held in Alexandria , VA are cancelled only when ASI's Alexandria office is closed. The office is closed only when the city government of Alexandria closes. This may be verified at the city's website: http://ci.alexandria.va.us/ .


We are aware that inclement weather may prohibit or delay the travel to the scheduled training facility even when classes are run and will do our best to accommodate students who cannot attend for these reasons. Please call (703) 739-3100 for the latest information regarding delays, postponements, and cancellations caused by foul weather.


Class Hours


All ASI training classes begin promptly at 9:00 AM and end approximately at 5:00 PM (unless stated differently on your registration confirmation notice). Please plan accordingly for traffic and parking when attending your training class. Lunch is not provided but there are several options available nearby.


Parking


At the ASI offices in Virginia, parking is available in the Holiday Inn parking lot at 625 First Street. The parking fee is 10 dollars.There is limited street parking and the City of Alexandria strictly enforces the 2 hour limit. Do not use the ASI parking lot as the Visitor parking in the ASI parking lot has a strictly enforced 2 hour limit as well.


In Austin, parking is available at the training site and is free. Further details are available in your registration confirmation email.


Virginia Travel & Lodging

Metro
The closest metro is Braddock Road on the Blue and Yellow lines. It is about an 8 block walk from the metro to the ASI office, or a short cab ride.Please click the link below for directions from the Metro Station


www.quickaid.com .


National Airport is the closest to the ASI Worldwide Sales Office - about 5 miles away. Check with your hotel as some offer complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the airport. Cabs are available for approximately $7.00 each way. You may also take the Metro ( Washington 's very clean and safe subway system) from the airport to the Braddock Road Metro stop (on the Blue or Yellow line) in Alexandria for under $2.50. ASI's office is about an 8 block walk from there.


Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 25 miles from Alexandria . You may take the Super Shuttle for $22 one way, or taxi service for approximately $50 one way. You may wish to consider renting a car if flying into Dulles Airport . Allow 45 minutes drive time.


Baltimore-Washington International Airport is approximately 40 miles from Alexandria . You may take the Super Shuttle ($35), a taxi ($65), or rent a car. Taking a train from BWI is doable but more complicated: take Amtrak or Marc to Union Station. Take a cab from there to Alexandria or get on the metro and transfer at the appropriate station to a blue or yellow line to Braddock Road . Allow at least 60 minutes drive time.


For more specifics on extended travel options, you may call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245, www.amtrak.com or Super Shuttle at (800) 258-3826, www.supershuttle.com .


Washington Post's Visitors Guide
Make the most of your visit to the nation's capital with the Visitors' Guide, featuring inside advice on area attractions, accommodations, restaurants and much more.


Alexandria Hotels

All registrants are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. A list of suggested hotels is provided below and in your confirmation letter.

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
625 First Street
(703) 548-6300 or 1-800 Holiday
www.holiday-inn.com


Crowne Plaza Old Town
901 N Fairfax Street
(703) 683-6000
www.ichotelsgroup.com


Sheraton Suites
801 N St Asaph Street
(703) 836-4700 or (800) 325-3535
www.sheraton.com


Please note - all Alexandria hotel options listed are within 1½ blocks of the ASI office, and local restaurants are just a short walk away. A rental car is not necessary.



 


Virginia Map and Directions

Please click the following link for a general map of Old Town Alexandria, VA. For more detailed directions, please go to www.mapquest.com and enter the starting location http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Alexandria&state=VA&address=901+N+Pitt+St&zipcode=22314


Austin Travel & Lodging

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 40 minutes from the ASI headquarters (15.7 miles). You may rent a car, take a taxi for approximately $30 each way, or take Super Shuttle for about $25 each way.


www.supershuttle.com


Austin Hotels

All registrants are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. A list of suggested hotels is provided below and in your confirmation letter. Please note that our training center is located in the Texas Association of Counties building, 1210 San Antonio Street. Downtown hotels and restaurants are in walking distance.


Training Center

Texas Association of Counties Training Center
Fourth Floor Events Center
1210 San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-8753


Radisson Hotel on Town Lake
111 East Cesar Chavez
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-9611
Toll-Free Reservation: (888) 201-1718


Doubletree Hotel Austin
6505 IH-35 North
Austin, Texas 78752-4346
(512) 454-3737
4.99 miles from city center


Doubletree Guest Suites
303 W. 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701-1692
(512) 478-7000
0.7 miles from city center


Hilton Hotel Downtown
500 East Fourth Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 482-8000


Please note - Austin hotel options are some distance from the ASI office. A rental car is recommended.


Contact Us

Please send any questions to training@advsol.com or contact ASI Training (703) 739-3100 ext. 2368.


Alexandria , Virginia

ASI Worldwide Sales and Marketing Headquarters
901 North Pitt St., Suite 200
Alexandria , VA 22314
Directions: 1-800-727-8682


ASI Center for Technical Excellence and Innovation
11044 Research Blvd

Building B, Ste 300

Austin , TX 78759
Directions: (512) 491-0550 x0


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