G+D USA Training Requirements
ALL Personnel: You must log in (Course Enrollment Login) and successfully pass the GDAI Competency Evaluation before you can enroll in a training course. Training attire is work casual.
Required Items for All Training Courses:
• Successful completion of the GDAI Competency Evaluation
• Laptop PC with: (this laptop is a service tool and is expected to remain with the student when they return to their home areas)
o Windows XP, or Windows 7/10 with VMWare Player 12.1 or 15.5 installed - all operating systems should include full administrator privileges.
o Microsoft Office suite
o Adobe PDF Reader
• USB storage medium, RJ-45 cable, and USB to serial adapter may be required for your class. Please see the chart below:
Product USB Storage Type RJ45 cable USB/Serial adapter2
BPS C4 16GB USB 2.0 Yes Yes
BPS C5 32GB USB 2.0 Yes No

BPS M3 64GB USB 3.0 Yes No
BPS M5 32GB USB 2.0 Yes Yes
1 RJ45 (Ethernet) port must be fully installed, and the Crossover cable should be 10ft minimum in length
2 PC must contain 1 serial port, or USB to serial adapter with FTDI Chip (G+D P/N 515424000 or Amazon P/N B006AA04K0).
Recommended for All Training Courses:
For the best and most efficient class experience, please make your best effort to know:
• Which Operating System your BPS machine is currently utilizing (e.g. Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 10, Windows CE7)
• What your machine(s) configuration(s) are (e.g. BPS M5-L-4-4-4, BPS M3-1060L, BPS C4-15)
• What peripheral devices your site has (e.g. BPS Connect, DEG, Header Card Creator)
Recommended Hotel accommodations (ask for the G+D rate) Marriott Residence Inn Dulles 28 Centre