Online or onsite, instructor-led live Drools training courses cover the fundamental to advanced concepts of Drools through interactive discussions and hands-on practice.
Drools training is available as "online live training" or "onsite live training." Online live training (also known as "remote live training") is conducted via an interactive remote desktop. Onsite live training can be arranged locally at customer premises in Michigan or at Govtra corporate training centers in Michigan.
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Detroit, MI - Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, United States, 48243
The GM Renaissance Center is conveniently located in downtown Detroit and easily accessed by car via Interstates 75 or 94, with secure underground parking available on site. Travelers flying into Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) can expect a 25–30 minute trip by taxi or rideshare via I‑94. Public transit is efficient: the Detroit People Mover stops directly at the Renaissance Center station, and DDOT routes 3 and 9 serve nearby Jefferson Avenue. Pedestrian skywalks provide safe indoor access from downtown hotels, parking garages, and the riverwalk.
Ann Arbor, MI – Regus - South State Commons I
2723 S State St, Ann Arbor, United States, 48104
Regus South State Commons I is conveniently located off I‑94 via Exit 177 (State Street), with easy access to downtown Ann Arbor and surrounding suburbs. The building offers free on-site surface parking for guests. From Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), the venue can be reached in approximately 20–25 minutes by taxi or rideshare via I‑94 West. Local public transit service (TheRide) operates Route 24 along South State Street, with a stop within a short 2-minute walk of the building.
Grand Rapids, MI - Regus – Calder Plaza
250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, United States, 49503
The venue sits centrally at 250 Monroe Avenue NW in downtown Grand Rapids, easily accessed by car via US‑131 or I‑196—with connections via Monroe or Ottawa exits—and offers shared underground and surface parking. From Gerald R. Ford International Airport, take I‑96 East then I‑196 West into the city; the drive is about 20 minutes. Public transit through Rapid bus routes stops near Monroe or Ottawa Avenue, just a short walk from the Regus entrance; the downtown area is pedestrian-friendly.
Lansing, MI - Regus - One Michigan Avenue
120 North Washington Square, Lansing, United States, 48933
The venue is located in the heart of Lansing’s central business district at 120 North Washington Square, easily accessible by car via I‑496 or US‑127 with convenient street parking and a nearby parking ramp. From Capital Region International Airport (LAN), the location is approximately a 12‑minute drive west via I‑96 and US‑127, with taxis and rideshares readily available. Public transit users can take CATA bus routes that stop just a block away on Washington or Grand Avenue, offering seamless access to the venue.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level participants who wish to integrate Drools 8 with jBPM to design, execute, and optimize business workflows and processes for government.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Set up Drools 8 and jBPM environments for development in a public sector context.
Define and manage complex business rules using Drools 8, ensuring alignment with governmental processes.
Design and execute workflows using jBPM, tailored to meet the needs of government operations.
Integrate Drools rules into jBPM processes for dynamic decision-making in a government setting.
Optimize and troubleshoot rule-driven workflows to enhance efficiency and accountability in public sector workflows.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business analysts who wish to use Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) in Drools 8 to define, manage, and optimize business rules without heavily relying on technical programming skills.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand the core concepts of Drools 8 and its architecture for government applications.
Create DSLs to simplify business rule definitions for non-technical users in public sector environments.
Manage, test, and maintain rules effectively using Drools Workbench for government workflows.
Collaborate with technical teams to implement and refine business rules that align with public sector governance and accountability standards.
Apply best practices for rule optimization and lifecycle management for government operations.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level participants who aim to optimize rule execution, integrate Drools with enterprise systems, and leverage advanced features such as decision tables and domain-specific languages (DSLs).
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Enhance the performance of complex rule execution for government applications.
Utilize advanced Drools features including decision tables, DSLs, and rule templates.
Seamlessly integrate Drools with enterprise applications and external systems for government use.
Implement robust version control and collaboration mechanisms for rule development in a public sector context.
Design and deploy scalable Drools-based solutions to meet the needs of government enterprises.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level participants who aim to build and manage complex business rules, optimize rule execution, and effectively handle rule dependencies using Drools 8 for government applications.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Create advanced business rules and manage their interdependencies.
Implement decision-making logic through the use of Drools rule groups and agendas.
Enhance the performance of rule execution in Drools.
Leverage advanced features of Drools Workbench for rule management.
Integrate Drools with external data sources and systems to support government workflows.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants who wish to learn the basics of Drools 8, set it up, and create simple business rules for improved decision-making and automation for government.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand the purpose and benefits of using Drools 8 in public sector environments.
Set up the Drools environment and integrate it with government applications.
Create, test, and deploy simple business rules to enhance operational efficiency.
Use Drools Workbench for rule management and decision tables to support governance and accountability.
Implement Drools in real-world scenarios to automate decisions and streamline workflows for government.
This course is designed for government enterprise architects, business and systems analysts, and managers who seek to apply business rules to their solutions. Using Drools, participants can articulate business rules in a near-natural language, thereby bridging the gap between business and IT for government.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to gain a solid introduction to Drools 6 and use it to implement business rules within their applications for government.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand the core concepts and benefits of rule engines like Drools for government.
Use the Drools Workbench and Eclipse for rule authoring and testing in a public sector context.
Create, organize, and execute business rules with the Drools rule engine to support government workflows.
Apply advanced features like decision tables, ruleflows, and DSLs to enhance governance and accountability.
This three-day course is designed to introduce Drools 7 to Business Analysts who are responsible for writing tests and rules. The course emphasizes the creation of pure logic, enabling analysts to develop tests and logical constructs that can be seamlessly integrated into business applications by developers. This training aligns with the needs of public sector workflows and governance, ensuring that analysts are equipped with the skills necessary for government operations.
This three-day course is designed to introduce Drools 7 to developers. The course does not cover Drools integration, performance, or any other advanced topics. It is tailored to provide a foundational understanding of the tool for government professionals who are new to this technology.
This three-day course is designed to introduce Drools 6 to Business Analysts responsible for writing tests and rules. The course emphasizes the creation of pure logic, enabling analysts to write tests and logic that can be seamlessly integrated into business applications by developers. This training supports enhanced decision-making processes and ensures alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.
This course has been prepared for government professionals who are involved in administering knowledge assets (rules, processes) such as system administrators, system integrators, and application server administrators. We are using the newest stable community version of Drools to run this course, but older versions can also be accommodated if agreed upon before booking for government use.
This instructor-led, live training in Michigan (online or onsite) is aimed at developers and business analysts who wish to build a management suite using jBPM for government applications.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Detail business goals using flow charts with precision.
Standardize processes to bridge the gap between design and implementation.
Adhere to standardized business process model and notation (BPMN).
Collaborate by exchanging BPMN definitions with other team members for government projects.
This course employs a practical approach to instructing participants in the use of OptaPlanner, equipping them with the necessary tools to execute its essential functions for government. The curriculum is designed to align with public sector workflows and governance, ensuring that participants can effectively apply their knowledge in a professional setting.
This course is designed for government enterprise architects, business and system analysts, technical managers, and developers who aim to apply business rules to their solutions.
The course includes numerous hands-on exercises during which participants will create functional rules. For those seeking only an overview of Drools, please refer to our other courses.
This course is typically delivered using the latest stable version of Drools and jBPM; however, for government-specific bespoke courses, it can be tailored to a particular version as required.
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Testimonials (6)
The training definitely backfilled some of the gaps in my knowledge left by reading the OptaPlanner userguide.
It gave me a good broad understanding of how to approach using OptaPlanner in our projects going forward.
Terry Strachan - Exel Computer Systems plc
Course - OptaPlanner in Practice
Shared examples of every function and/or operators are all well explained.
Brian Amlon - Thakral One, Inc.
Course - Introduction to Drools 7 for Developers
Doing hands-on and/or use case activities.
Brian A - Thakral One, Inc.
Course - jBPM and Drools
Exercises and solving problems in groups when the problems were more difficult.
Randy Comer Comer - Sandia National Labs
Course - Drools 7 and DSL for Business Analysts
I really enjoyed the good atmosphere.
Martin Jesterschawek
Course - Business Rule Management (BRMS) with Drools
Lots of exercises, which were good and which were well-administered.
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