Training Courses 2025

These modules are held exclusively online and last approximately two hours. Each webinar is recorded, and the video will be made available to participants.

Learning Objectives

• What's new for 2025/26?
• All modules at a glance (Where can I find what?)
• Data comparison with previous season
• Ticket system (Jira)
• SnowSat problem cases, deviations / error analysis

Training Location: Laupheim, Germany

Learning Objectives

• Login with the SnowSat Identity
• Understanding of the user interface
• Knowledge of the functionalities, areas of application, and interrelationships of the individual SnowSat solutions
• Overview and understanding of the analysis, reporting, and optimization options in the SnowSat Suite office and mobile application
• Practical skills for working independently with the SnowSat solutions through application-oriented exercises with the modules used in your resort

Training Location: Laupheim, Germany

Fleet

• Overview of using Fleet
• Understanding the user interface
• Knowledge of Fleet's functionality
• Creating, editing, and exporting reports
• Developing practical skills for working independently with Fleet through application-oriented exercises based on your resort's circumstances

ToDo

• Overview of using SnowSat Suite ToDo
• Understanding the user interface
• Knowledge of ToDo's functionality
• Creating and editing ToDos and scenarios
• Developing practical skills for working independently with SnowSat Suite ToDo through application-oriented exercises based on your resort's circumstances

Data Explorer & Reporting

• Overview of using SnowSat Suite Data Explorer & Reporting Capabilities
• Understanding the user interface
• Knowledge of Data Explorer's functionality & Reporting
• Creating, editing, and exporting reports with Data Explorer
• Creating and editing reports, data analyses automatically and in dynamic formats Send them via email or to team members within a specific timeframe.
• Develop practical skills for working independently with SnowSat Suite Data Explorer & Reporting through application-oriented exercises based on the conditions at your resort.

Training Location: Laupheim, Germany

SnowSat Z

• Overview of using Snow-Z
• Understanding the user interface
• Knowledge of Snow Z functionality
• Creating, editing, and exporting reports
• Developing practical skills for working independently with Snow Z through application-oriented exercises based on the conditions at your resort

Snow Management

• Overview of using Snow Management in Snow-Z
• Understanding the user interface
• Knowledge of Snow Management functionality
• Creating, editing, and exporting reports
• Developing practical skills for working independently with the Snow Management module through application-oriented exercises based on the conditions at your resort

GIS

• Overview of using geodata
• Understanding the user interface
• Knowledge of the SnowSat Area GIS Manager functionality
• Creating, editing, and deleting layers, points, lines, and polygons
• Developing practical skills for working independently with the Area GIS Manager application-oriented exercises with the conditions in your resort

Training Location: Laupheim, Germany

Day 1: Maintain Basics & ToDo (08:00 am until 04:30 pm) 

Day 2: Maintain Warehouse & Maintenance (08:00 am until 04:30 pm)

The price includes two overnight stays with breakfast and one group evening meal.

SnowSat Maintain Basics

• Safe handling of SnowSat Maintain on the web and with the mobile application
• Independent recording and management of equipment
• Creating and editing maintenance plans
• Create evaluations
• Managing the warehouse
• User management

SnowSat Maintain ToDo

• Safe handling of SnowSat Maintain ToDo
• Independent creation and processing of ToDos
• Create automated To-Dos

SnowSat Maintain Warehouse

• Safe handling of SnowSat Maintain warehouse management
• Independent creation of articles
• Reordering material
• Warehouse bookings/postings

SnowSat Maintain Maintenance

• Safe handling of SnowSat Maintain maintenance plan management
• Creating and editing maintenance plans
• Create and edit status/time-oriented maintenance plans

Training Location: Laupheim, Germany

Learning objectives:

• System requirements:
  • Overview of the technical requirements for operating the SnowSat system (hardware, software, network requirements)

• Understanding how to measure the snow depth under the vehicle
  • How snow depth sensors work: Explanation of how the snow depth is precisely measured under the vehicle.
  • Influencing factors: Which factors can influence the measurement (e.g. different snow conditions, temperature, machine movements).
  • Data interpretation: How the measured snow depth is interpreted and what impact this has on work processes.

• Knowledge of SnowSat's functionalities
  • Data collection and processing: How SnowSat collects, processes and makes data available to the user.

• Understanding of the overall system, the individual components and their functionality
  • Overview of the SnowSat system: Explanation of the overall system, its architecture, and the role of individual components, such as sensors, control units, and communication modules.
  • Component interaction: How the different components work together to enable precise and efficient measurement and control.
  • Central control unit and communication: How data is transmitted between the components and what role the central control unit plays in the overall system.
  • Understanding the installation location of the SnowSat components

• Troubleshooting the 5 main points and easy repair
  • Identification of common problems: Overview of the five most common sources of error in the SnowSat system, such as sensor errors, communication problems, software errors, installation errors, and power problems
  • Maintenance and Care: Tips for regular maintenance and care of the SnowSat system to prevent future problems.

Starting time: 08:00am PST.

These modules take place exclusively online and last approximately 1 hour.

In this training, participants learn how stresses affect the snow groomer and why damage can occur. They will also learn how to prevent such damage. 

In addition, participants will learn the basics of SnowSat iX/Classic, including snow depth measurement and understanding of lanes.

Starting time: 08:00am PST.

This webinar bundle takes place exclusively online and lasts approximately 4 hours.

Module 1:

Level 1.0 Entry-Level Snow-Grooming

In this theoretical operator training course, beginners acquire basic knowledge in the areas of snow groomers, operators and slopes. The course content ranges from the technical details of how a snow groomer works and how to operate the vehicle correctly to the basics of slope grooming.

Module 1 content:

Safety:

• Requirements and tasks of a snow groomer driver
• Daily checks before operation
• Danger zones

Operation of snow groomers:

• Driving a snow groomer
• Working with the blade
• Use of the snow blower

Preparing a ski slope:

• Carrying out dozing operations
• Methods of preparing a ski slope

All about the medium "snow":

• Differentiation according to type of origin
• Differentiation according to property

Technical data:

• Definition of technical terms
• Vehicle frame and drive system

Special applications:

• Grooming of cross-country ski trails
• Preparation of tracks for snowmobiles
• Transport of people and material

Maintenance tasks of the driver:

• Daily maintenance
• Other maintenance tasks

Module 2:

Blade & Tiller: Cause and Effect

Poor grooming isn't always the tiller's fault. This Webinar session will help operators connect the blade’s actions to the tiller’s results, building deeper awareness and stronger technique from start to finish.

Module 2 content:

Section 1 – Blade Work: What To Do & What NOT To Do

• Full overview of all blade functions
• Best practices for snow management
• Common mistakes that ruin piste quality

Section 2 – Mastering the Tiller

• Complete breakdown of tiller functions
• How tiller settings impact finish quality
• Avoiding damage and inefficiencies

Section 3 – Interactive Video Workshop

• Analyze real grooming footage
• Identify what’s going right or wrong
• Group discussion and shared conclusions

Starting time: 08:00am PST.

This webinar bundle takes place exclusively online and lasts approximately 4 hours.

The main topics covered in this training are:

• Ecological and economical operation when building a ski slope
• Efficient and machine-friendly distribution of technical snow
• Machine- and soil-friendly steering and turning of the vehicle

Starting time: 08:00am PST.

This module takes place exclusively online and lasts approximately 3 hours.

Section 1 – Blade Work: What To Do & What NOT To Do

• Full overview of all blade functions
• Best practices for snow management
• Common mistakes that ruin piste quality

Section 2 – Mastering the Tiller

• Complete breakdown of tiller functions
• How tiller settings impact finish quality
• Avoiding damage and inefficiencies

Section 3 – Interactive Video Workshop

• Analyze real grooming footage
• Identify what’s going right or wrong
• Group discussion and shared conclusions

For beginners:

• Preparation for the profession of snow groomer operator
• Introduction to snow groomer technology
• Safe and responsible use of snow groomers

For advanced:

• Individual practical training tailored to the participant

To book, click on the following link:

ProAcademy Camp in Sölden

In this practical driver training, we teach beginners the basic knowledge about the vehicle, driver and piste.

The course content ranges from the technical functioning of a snow groomer and the correct operation of the vehicle to the basics of slope preparation. Particular emphasis is placed on economical, machine-friendly, and environmentally friendly driving, as well as safe handling of the vehicle. At the end of the training, a certificate of participation will be issued by the ProAcademy.