Requesting Training and Transcripts in the OWM Contacts System

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Follow the steps below to request training through the OWM Contacts System.

1. Log into the OWM Contacts System Database with your user account and password: 

tsapps.nist.gov/WMD/default.aspx.

To reset a password or recover a user account follow this instruction: Resetting a Password or Recovering a 

User Account in the OWM Contacts System.

2. Once you log in, select the My Training tab from the top menu.

3. “My Training - Training Requests and Classes” page: The following buttons are located at the bottom of the 

page.

• Request an upcoming Class − This will bring up all scheduled classes and will allow you to 

request/register for classes. 

o Any “register” button that is grayed out means that there are no available seats left in the 

class. 
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o If a CLASS is full, you may ask to be placed on the waiting list for that course. 

o If a cancellation occurs, you will be notified that you have been accepted into the class.

o NOTE: You are not confirmed for the class until you receive an email from the OWM Contacts 

System confirming that you are registered for the class.

• Request Training that has not been scheduled − Your selection will notify OWM of your interest and 

it will be taken into consideration when we are planning future events.

• Remove Requested Training – This will permanently remove your request for a class.

• Create Unofficial Transcript (PDF) − See page 5 for instructions. 

• Return to Main menu.

To print your requested

training, upcoming 

classes, and completed 

classes
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To request training, select the “Request Training” button that appears on the “My Training - Training Requests 

and Classes” page. To find a class, you can search by: 

• selecting a Course Type field from the drop-down list;

• entering Course Number;

• entering Class Number; or

• entering a Topic that you are interested in learning.

Selecting by a List of Courses − Select the “Request” button for that course. 

1. For example, Fundamentals of Metrology, if the class has already been scheduled, use the “Select” button 

for your Class preference.

2. Once selected, if correct, select the “Submit” button. 

3. If a class has been scheduled, use the “Select” button for your Class preference.

4. If the “Select” button for a class is disabled, the class is full.

• Once you click on “Submit” in the Selected Course field, a pop-up message will appear stating, “Are you 

sure you want to select this class?” If yes, your request will be submitted. 

• If you click “Cancel,” the OWM Contacts System screen will return to “Request Training – Confirm 

Selection.”

Course Number

Class Number
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Your training request will be processed by an OWM staff member. When your request has been approved, you 

will receive an acknowledgement via email. You will be contacted with class specific information under separate 

cover (which may include a separate confirmation letter with requests for payment, if the course has a 

registration fee).

To select a class
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Follow the steps below to request transcripts through the OWM Contacts System.

To request an Unofficial transcript, click on the “Create” Unofficial Transcript (PDF).

To request an Official transcript, please send an email with your name, phone number, and reason for your request 

to yvonne.branden@nist.gov. Please allow up to 20 business days for an official transcript.

To print your Requested Training, Upcoming Classes and Completed History − Click on “Printer Friendly” link at the 

top of the page and a pop-up window will display a “Printer Friendly” link to initiate the print function. 

NOTE: Your most recently completed classes may take up to 15 days to appear in your Completed Classes list.

To request an 

Official Transcript

To request an 

Unofficial Transcript

To print your 

requested training, 

upcoming classes, and 

completed classes