[Forum SIS] Courses on PLS (Partial Least Squares) Path Modeling (USA and Europe - spring 2010)

[Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi]

A 3-day Course on PLS Path Modeling:
Basic Concepts and Foundations, Advances and Applications

by W.W. Chin, V. Esposito Vinzi, M. Tenenhaus

12-13-14 April 2010
Paris, France - Europe

5-6-7 May 2010
Houston, Texas - USA

http://www.xlstat.com/en/training/

We are pleased to announce two new editions (one in USA for the first time!) of the very successful training on PLS Path Modeling,
a component-based approach to Structural Equation Modeling and a flexible environment for multiple table analysis.

These trainings, based on the XLSTAT-PLPSM software, will allow you to discover or confirm all you need to know to get most out
of this quickly developing and very promising methodology, with theoretical and practical insights.

XLSTAT-PLSPM is the ultimate PLS Path Modeling software implemented in XLSTAT (http://www.xlstat.com/en/products/xlstat-plspm/),
a data analysis and statistical solution for Microsoft Excel. XLSTAT allows using the PLS approach (both PLS Path modeling and PLS regression)
without leaving Microsoft Excel. Apart from the classical and fundamental options of PLS Path Modeling, XLSTAT-PLSPM comprises several
advanced features and implements the most recent methodological developments under the supervision of a scientific committee made of
leading scholars in the domain acting also as the instructors of these trainings.

Course Outline

DAY 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND FOUNDATIONS - Part 1
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling with model specification issues
The full-featured PLS Path Modeling Algorithm:
- Classical and advanced estimation options
- Latent variable scores
- Model interpretation
PLS Algorithm for the case of one and two blocks
Model Assessment in PLS Path Modeling: Diagnostics and Solutions
Handling Missing Data
Tutorial on XLSTAT-PLSPM with examples and practice

DAY 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND FOUNDATIONS - Part 2
Case Study with XLSTAT-PLSPM: The European Customer Satisfaction Index
Continuous Moderating Effects
Discrete Moderating Effects: Multi-Group Comparison
Mediating Effects
Case Study with XLSTAT-PLSPM on Moderating and Mediating Effects

DAY 3: RECENT ADVANCES IN PLS-PM
Higher Dimensions and Multiple Table Analysis
Second Order Constructs
Criterion-based PLS Approach for Structural Equation Modelling
Handling Block Multidimensionality
Multicollinearity in Structural Models
Uncovering Segments 
Algorithmic Comparison of PLS Path Modelling with other methods
Empirical Examples

The detailed agenda (with further information on registration, contact details and profile of Instructors)
is available at: http://www.xlstat.com/en/training/

For any further information, please contact Mr. Thierry FAHMY (fahmy at xlstat.com)
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