45 THE door industry journal summer 2022 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Domestic Garage Doors • The different types of motorisations suitable for the end user’s type of garage door: roller, sectional, sliding or tilting garage doors • Useful tips to know before installing your motorised or smart technology • How to suggest the right automation technology according to your customer’s needs and daily habits Introducing Somfy UK’s Training Academy Somfy UK’s Training Academy provides free on-site bespoke product training to help its partners feel confident when installing and using Somfy technology. Somfy’s dedicated installation courses can take place either onsite or at their UK Headquarters in Leeds. The 1- or 2-hour sessions provide delegates with vocational training designed for Somfy employees and trainees. These courses provide a perfect foundation for those wanting to get familiar with Somfy’s motorised and smart home solutions to enable them to effectively sell solutions to their customers. All training courses can be tailored for the reseller and will cover the key points: • The functionality of Somfy technology • Installation • How to identify technical issues • Benefits of selling to an end-user • Channel partner selling guide Types of training courses available: • Smart Home Products – Gain a firm understanding of various types of smart home systems and products that are available. • Roller and Sectional Garage Door Motors – Hands-on training for the Channel partner to discover the Somfy motorisation garage door range and benefits. • Roller and Sectional Garage Door Controls – Providing the learner with the knowledge to help them inform the end-user when selecting a remote that is compatible with their motor type. • External Shading Products – Educating the Channel partner on the types of blinds and shutters available and providing guidance on the installation process. What you will learn from the course: • Increased product knowledge – You will be fully equipped with the prerequisite skills to enter the industry or expand your knowledge and practical skills to confidently use Somfy technology. • Identify faults – Somfy training courses and essential installation information guides such as downloadable manuals and the help-me app provide step-by-step guidance during installation helping you to identify any issues along the way. • Somfy Academy Certificate – The Somfy Training Academy provides accreditation for attendees offering paths for progression to then become a ‘Somfy Expert’ Courses run both in the morning and afternoon and include complimentary lunch and refreshments. Get the support you need when installing Somfy products, download manuals and the help-me app today. For further information on how to choose, purchase or install Somfy systems, please ask your Somfy installer for advice or contact a Somfy advisor directly for help and assistance. If you’d like more information about any of the Somfy Training Academy courses, please make contact via the support page: www.somfypro.co.uk/support or for product information visit www.somfy.co.uk or email the sales team at: Sales.UK@somfy.com .
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Mzg2Nzk=