On-demand Video Courses for IT staff focusing on ITAM, SAM & LIMA and software licensing

With the specialized courses of the liop® Academy, you secure valuable in-house knowledge and qualify your employees independently of external consultants.

3 reasons why you should rely on internal training and further education from liop®:

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Shortage of skilled workers and high recruiting costs

Recruiting is expensive and time-consuming. Onboarding new employees also takes time and resources. Invest specifically in the internal training of your employees to develop exactly the skilled workers your company needs.

Long-term cost savings

With the acquired expertise, you can save high costs in the long term as you can operate independently of external consultants. Close knowledge gaps and gain confidence through your own know-how.

Time saving

The courses can be completed anytime and anywhere. Your employees decide for themselves when they want to learn. This saves travel costs and reduces work absences.

Companies that already rely on the liop® Academy

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On-Demand

Our knowledge for your employees - anytime.

The on-demand courses of the liop Academy offer you extensive knowledge on demand - learn when and where you want.

Qualifications of the

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Experienced Trainers

Recruiting is expensive and time-consuming. Onboarding new employees also takes time and resources. Invest specifically in the internal training of your employees to develop exactly the specialists your company needs.

Manufacturer-independent

The liop® Academy is independent and imparts many years of experience without manufacturer ties.

Reduced Complexity

Our trainers have reduced the complexity of the courses to essential specialist knowledge and offer time-saving compact courses.

Multilingual Courses

Our courses are available in both German and English.

Our Trainers

About Us

Rainer Batz
Trainer

Rainer Batz has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, from his beginnings with the Commodore CBM 2001 to managing modern terminal server farms. He has a deep understanding of the IT world.

He specializes in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). His profound expertise in these areas allows you to acquire practical knowledge in these critical areas.

With his experience as a former Corporate License Manager in a leading German steel company with over 14,000 employees worldwide, Mr. Batz is well-acquainted with the challenges of large organizations. His practical approaches offer valuable support in overcoming similar challenges in your company.

Through his extensive experience in managing large and complex license landscapes, Mr. Batz shows you how to keep an overview and avoid mistakes, even in sophisticated IT environments.

As a mentor, you will benefit from his extensive expertise and ability to convey complex topics clearly and understandably, which will be of great benefit to you on your professional journey.

Brandon Smeets
Trainer

Brandon Smeets is a young and dynamic force in IT Asset Management who entered this field straight after graduating from university. His modern and contemporary approaches provide you with up-to-date knowledge.

Through his work at Canon Production Printing, Mr. Smeets has gained extensive experience, including roles as a Software Asset Manager and in contract management with major vendors like Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and Trellix. His profound knowledge of these key vendors will help you make strategically important decisions for your company.

He quickly progressed and led a team of 20 employees. Mr. Smeets not only masters the technical aspects but also knows how to successfully lead a team and implement complex processes in IT server management, while motivating and inspiring his employees.

Particularly, he specializes in Audit Defense. His passion for this area allows him to teach you how to protect your company from the risks and challenges of an audit to avoid costly mistakes.

With his holistic approach to IT Asset Management, which he developed at Canon through his responsibility for the entire ITAM area, Mr. Smeets offers you a comprehensive perspective that enables you to optimize all aspects of IT Asset Management.

3 reasons to choose
a suitable course
today:

1

Actively respond to the shortage of skilled workers

Finding and training skilled workers is costly and time-consuming. With our online courses, you can get started immediately.

2

Security and trust through specially trained employees

Your employees know your company's needs best and can implement strategies specifically with their expertise.

3

Time savings

Our online courses can be taken anytime and anywhere. You get immediate access after selecting the course.

Frequently
Asked Questions

about our on-demand courses

Who should secure our courses?

With the online specialist courses from the Liop Academy, you secure valuable in-house knowledge and qualify your own employees independent of external consultants.