Simulation training
Simulation training in ExtendSim®, Plant Simulation and ReliaSim®
We wrote the first official ExtendSim course and have trained thousands of simulation professionals since. Today we teach ExtendSim, Plant Simulation and ReliaSim, online or at your site. Andy and Amber Siprelle teach every class, and they still build models for a living.
Pick the tool your team runs
Each tool has a full course list, from first model to custom blocks and libraries, plus coaching on your own models.
ExtendSim training
35+ years
Fundamentals, discrete rate with the Rate library, the database and experiments, ModL programming and custom blocks. From the team that wrote the first course and built the rate libraries.
Plant Simulation training
15+ years, 50+ projects
Fundamentals, SimTalk programming, experiments and analysis, high-speed packaging lines, and custom object libraries for Tecnomatix Plant Simulation.
ReliaSim training
Public workshop and online sessions
A two-day course at UT Knoxville that counts toward RMIC®, six one-hour online sessions, and on-site classes built on your own line.
Upcoming classes
Live online every other month (ExtendSim on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Plant Simulation on Mondays and Wednesdays), and an in-person ExtendSim class in the months between, in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Asheville, Nashville, Charlotte or Knoxville. Taught by Andy and Amber Siprelle. Pay by purchase order and invoice, or by card. For your own team, ask about a private online class or an on-site class.
| Course | Dates | Time | Format | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant SimulationSimTalk Programming | Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 2027 4 sessions, Mon & Wed | 1:00–4:00 pm ET (3 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimDiscrete Rate Modeling with the Rate Library | Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 2027 4 sessions, Tue & Thu | 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET (2 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimExtendSim Fundamentals | Feb 2, 3, 4, 2027 3 days | 8:30 am–4:30 pm ET | In person, Atlanta, GA The St. Regis Atlanta (planned; confirmed 30 days before class) | $1,888 per person | Register |
| Plant SimulationHigh-Speed and Packaging Lines in Plant Simulation | Mar 1, 3, 8, 10, 2027 4 sessions, Mon & Wed | 1:00–4:00 pm ET (3 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimData-Driven Models: Database and Experiments | Mar 2, 4, 9, 11, 2027 4 sessions, Tue & Thu | 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET (2 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimDiscrete Rate Modeling with the Rate Library | Apr 6, 7, 2027 2 days | 8:30 am–4:30 pm ET | In person, Cincinnati, OH The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection (planned; confirmed 30 days before class) | $1,688 per person | Register |
| Plant SimulationPlant Simulation Fundamentals | May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 2027 6 sessions, Mon & Wed | 1:00–4:00 pm ET (3 h) | Live online | $1,688 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimExtendSim Fundamentals | May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 2027 6 sessions, Tue & Thu | 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET (2 h) | Live online | $1,688 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimData-Driven Models: Database and Experiments | Jun 8, 9, 2027 2 days | 8:30 am–4:30 pm ET | In person, Asheville, NC Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection (planned; confirmed 30 days before class) | $1,688 per person | Register |
| Plant SimulationSimTalk Programming | Jul 12, 14, 19, 21, 2027 4 sessions, Mon & Wed | 1:00–4:00 pm ET (3 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimDiscrete Rate Modeling with the Rate Library | Jul 13, 15, 20, 22, 2027 4 sessions, Tue & Thu | 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET (2 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimExtendSim Fundamentals | Aug 3, 4, 5, 2027 3 days | 8:30 am–4:30 pm CT | In person, Nashville, TN The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel (planned; confirmed 30 days before class) | $1,888 per person | Register |
| Plant SimulationHigh-Speed and Packaging Lines in Plant Simulation | Sep 13, 15, 20, 22, 2027 4 sessions, Mon & Wed | 1:00–4:00 pm ET (3 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimData-Driven Models: Database and Experiments | Sep 14, 16, 21, 23, 2027 4 sessions, Tue & Thu | 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET (2 h) | Live online | $1,168 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimDiscrete Rate Modeling with the Rate Library | Oct 5, 6, 2027 2 days | 8:30 am–4:30 pm ET | In person, Charlotte, NC The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte (planned; confirmed 30 days before class) | $1,688 per person | Register |
| Plant SimulationPlant Simulation Fundamentals | Nov 1, 3, 15, 17, 29, Dec 1, 2027 6 sessions, Mon & Wed | 1:00–4:00 pm ET (3 h) | Live online | $1,688 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimExtendSim Fundamentals | Nov 2, 4, 16, 18, 30, Dec 2, 2027 6 sessions, Tue & Thu | 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET (2 h) | Live online | $1,688 per person | Register |
| ExtendSimData-Driven Models: Database and Experiments | Dec 7, 8, 2027 2 days | 8:30 am–4:30 pm ET | In person, Knoxville, TN Marriott Knoxville Downtown (planned; confirmed 30 days before class) | $1,688 per person | Register |
Fees are per student and include the course materials and exercise files. Team classes are quoted separately.
Questions
Formats, our background and what a class looks like are on how our training works.
Which simulation tool should my team learn?
The one you already own, usually. If you're choosing, ExtendSim is strong for high-speed and bulk flow lines and custom libraries, Plant Simulation is common in plants that already use Siemens software, and ReliaSim is built for line reliability and OEE questions. We use all three and can tell you which fits your problem.
Who teaches the classes?
Andy and Amber Siprelle teach every class. Andy created discrete rate simulation and wrote the first official ExtendSim course. Amber led SDI's ExtendSim training for many years. Both still build models for clients.
Is your training the vendor's official course?
No. SDI is an independent simulation consultancy. ANDRITZ (ExtendSim) and Siemens (Plant Simulation) run their own courses. Ours are taught by working modelers and can be built around your own models.
Can you train on our own models under NDA?
Yes. Most team classes use a model of the client's own line, plant or supply chain, and we sign an NDA whenever you need one.
Where do you teach?
Live online anywhere; in person every other month in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Asheville, Nashville, Charlotte or Knoxville; and at your own site anywhere in the US. The public ReliaSim course is at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
How much does training cost?
Online ExtendSim and Plant Simulation classes are $1,688 per student for Fundamentals and $1,168 for the intermediate and advanced courses. In-person classes are $1,888 for 3 days and $1,688 for 2 days. On-site and private team classes are quoted for the group. ReliaSim prices are on reliasim.com.
Tell us your problem
Tell us about your team
Who needs training, in which tool, and what should they be able to do afterwards? We'll propose a plan.
- A straight answer on whether simulation is the right tool
- Which tool fits, even if it isn't one we use every day
- A rough scope and timeline, before any commitment