KNOW EVERYTHING I LEARNED

The AnyLogic Knowledge Base

Access everything I learned in over 15 years of industrial modeling. The practical tips, tricks, "How to"s and example models no LLM can help you with. Ever-growing, up-to-date and always accessible. Choose higher tiers to optimise your learning or model progress.
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WHAT TO GET ON TOP OF THE KB

The tiers

Choose which level best serves your needs. Even the lowest tier provides FULL access. But the highest tier provides the largest savings  

Bronze

Full knowledge-base access, no-frills
$ 15/month
Know everything I learned in 15+ years:
  • FULL KNOWLEDGE BASE ACCESS
  • ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE
  • INCLUDES ALL VIDEOS, EXAMPLE MODELS & ARTICLES

Silver

Monthly Q&A + community
$ 29/month
Includes Bronze features plus:
  • MONTHLY Group Q&A with ben (30 mins)
  • ACCESS TO LEARNING COMMUNITY
  • ask others and network

Gold

Monthly 1-1 time with me & topic requests
$ 149/month
 Includes Bronze and Silver features plus: 
  • MONTHLY 1-1 session with ben (3o mins)
  • SEND me questions directly
  • request new kb content

Platinum

Much more 1-1 time and ALL OTHER COURSES!
$ 399/month
Includes all lower tiers plus:
  • THREE 1-1 meetingS each month (90 mins)
  • access to all other courses (~$1000)
  • priority replies (48 hrs max)
the ACTUAL ENTRIES YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO

The knowledge base

Check below to review the vast array of content I prepared, grouped into thematic sections. 
Every tier provides full access. From the Gold tier, you can actually request new entries.
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Each knowledge entry is part of a "theme", to make it easier to find what you need. Gray items will be added soon after release.

Agent-based modeling

Message-passing, state chart handling and how to convert between libraries.

Animation

Make your models look amazing. Day/night cycles, dae files or scientific numbers.

UI & UX

Create intuitive and self-explanatory models with tricks on navigation, etc.

AnyLogic Cloud

Prepare your models to shine in the cloud. Improve the cloud UI and experiments.

Date and time

Avoid the normal nightmare and master leap years or daylight savings.

Experiments

Programmatic parallel runs, command-line args and engine handling.

Fluid library

Master the subtle capabilities: custom batches, overflow tanks and more.

GIS

Go beyond the default setup: agent-based routes and regions, dynamic setup...

Git & versioning

Setup for private repos, publish Javadoc to GitHub and more.

Java

The biggest theme: tons of tricks from advanced error handling to callbacks

Library development

What to look out for when creating your own internal library

Material handling

Programmatic conveyors, custom collisions and more.

Networks

Create from code, change, adjust and interact with your networks.

Pedestrian library

Tricks to achieve various edge scenarios like forcing areas, elevators...

Process modeling

The standard library has many hidden tips: suspend and resume, dynamic prios...

Rail library

Inject your own train agents and convert them to other agent types...

Randomness

Most crucial and most misunderstood: custom RNGs and more

Statistics and charts

I only half-joke saying "it takes half a PhD to master charts"

Testing

Profiling, execution orders and more advanced concepts.

IDE

Exploit neat tricks around how to use the AnyLogic IDE

Documentation

How to document any model well, with efficient tips and schemas.

Architecture

Habits to ensure any model sits on solid ground: SOLID principles and much more

Technical feats

Advanced tech demos : custom pathfinding, generic dashboards...

Data inputs

Handle inputs like a pro: POJOs, OptionLists, enums and more

Data outputs

Profiling, execution orders and more advanced concepts.
HIGH qUALITY CONTENT GUARANTEED

How will you benefit

I take great care to provide a modern, intuitive and up-to-date setup for all knowledge-base entries.
Code snippets, videos, example models and clean formatting included.

Curated quality content

Each entry is carefully edited to make use of all modern technologies. You get videos explaining the topic, example toy models that demonstrate the issue and working code you can simply copy into your work.

Formatted for your needs

All text is formatted for clear readability and AnyLogic usability. You will feel at home with instructions like "Open the agent type Properties.  Under Advanced Java in the Import section: code box, type abstract."
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Always up-to-date

This is not just a one-off delivery. It is a living-and-breathing knowledge base that I use myself. Therefore, you can be guaranteed that is continuously updated and expanded. Least of all for my own sake  

Labelled for your skill 

Each question is labelled either for BEGINNER, ADVANCED or EXPERT AnyLogic users, helping you to quickly gauge if you will be able to implement the solution.

More content than you think  

Clear structure

Each question follows a "PROBLEM"    "SOLUTION" flow with intuitive labels and sub-sections. No need to trying to understand different formats or structures every time.
GO BEYOND THE KNOWLEDGE BASE

The silver tier

Go beyond simple access to the knowledge base. Gain access to a community of modellers and the ask your questions in a monthly Q&A
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Monthly Q&A with Ben

Once a month, sit down with me and fellow community members for an exclusive Q&A. Bring your models and questions and I will help you or point you in the right direction.
The Q&A is typically scheduled for the last Friday of a month at 2pm CET.

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Join a community

All silver, gold and platinum members are part of our community of AnyLogic modellers. Meet like-minded people, chat and discuss topics anytime. 
I, too, will participate, of course.  
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Ask your questions

You can ask your specific questions in the community at any time. I will also monitor and respond. Play this well and you get your human LLM expert ready to help.
GET EXCLUSIVE TIME WITH ME TO SPEED UP YOUR MODELING

The gold tier

Get personal: book valuable 1-1 time with me each month when it suits you. Ask questions anytime and shape the future of the knowledge base with your needs.
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Monthly 1-1

Book an exclusive 1-1 session with me each month. You will have access to my calendar and book a 30-min slot that suits your needs. Use this to debug your model, advance your learning, ask detailed questions and more...
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Ask even more

You can already ask questions to the community with the silver tier. Now, you can also simply ask me directly and I will respond to help you. Use this to advanced your development in between our monthly 1-1 sessions.
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Request KB entries

Missing some content in the knowledge base? Want to see how a specific feature can be achieved? You can now request those directly and I will research them and make them available. You get your issue solved and the community benefits from even more content.
THE BEST VALUE: MORE 1-1 TIME and ALL COURSES

The platinum tier

Grab your personal AnyLogic tutor or collaborator: 3 meetings each month, priority replies and access to ALL my courses guarantees the fastest learning and best support you can get
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Much more 1-1 time

You can now book three meetings with me each month (90 min total). Use this as a continuous training, development session or fallback for debugging. This is enough time to actually learn the tool and modeling alongside a full-time job. I can even give you homework, if you like.
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All other courses!!!

This is the hidden gem here! You can access all my other courses, worth ~$1000 by themselves:
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Priority replies

Any other questions that come up I will respond to within 48 hours. Always. Often faster. If you need some example model or a quick "why does this not work?" check, I will check it for you, no matter what.
Don't just take it from me

What others are saying

Just to say the “Day 1 model” part is extremely valuable. If I had used that method before, I would have saved myself weeks of rework. 
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Your content has been truly life-saving. I have learnt the basics and have gotten the confidence to say I am somewhat okay at AnyLogic only through your resources. 
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Anirudh Saha (Decathlon)
I apply all the great tips you're sharing — this module [6] is truly fascinating. The training far exceeds my expectations, both in terms of content and teaching approach.You are a coach who helped me become so autonomous with the software!
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Sandrine Ribeiro (Lean'Art)

Ben is an absolute legend! I really am enjoying the content of this course and would definitely recommend it to those interested.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this for absolute AnyLogic beginners?

Yes. The knowledge base contains a ton of useful entries for beginners. Check the content above and filter the "Skill level" for BEGINNER.
Moreover, the individual tiers provide this support for beginners:
SILVER: Ask your beginner questions in the monthly Q&A session. Network and ask questions with other community members (and me).
GOLD: Use the monthly 1-1 session to guide your learning. I can give you homework, review and feedback your work and help you learn the crucial skills.
PLATINUM: With 3 monthly 1-1 sessions, you can use me as your coach and trainer continuously. You can ask me any questions with priority responses, I will debug and build toy models for you when needed. PLUS: Once you are beyond the absolute basics, you will benefit from access to my other courses, especially "The Art of AnyLogic modeling".
If in doubt, feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.

What AnyLogic skill level is required?

The knowledge base covers insights for any skill level, from absolute beginners to the most advanced users with many years of experience. Check the content above and filter for your "Skill level".

Moreover, the individual tiers are designed to provide support for any skill level.

Will I have access to the materials forever?

Yes. I am using the knowledge base as my own "ground truth" so it will never go away. What's more, I update, revise and add to it continuously.

Is this a typical online course to learn AnyLogic?

No. You purchase access to a knowledge base with 100s of entries that no AI knows about. You can access all the content at any tier right from day 1 and simply use it as needed.

Beyond that, the various tiers provide ever more support on your learning journey to accompany access to the knowledge base.

What if I get stuck or need help?

While you cannot get stuck on using the knowledge base, you may well get stuck on your learning journey or with your actual model you currently develop. You can always exploit the benefits of your chosen tier to get help (except for the base Bronze tier). If that is not enough, you can always upgrade to a higher tier (temporarily, if needed) to gain more help, time and support from me. See the tiers comparison above.

Do I need a specific AnyLogic version? Is it ready for AnyLogic 9?

The knowledge base covers a lot of AnyLogic 8 content. It also has a ton of content that is fully applicable to AnyLogic 9 and the AnyLogic Cloud.

Since the knowledge base is continuously updated, new AnyLogic 9 content will be added. Or use the Gold/Platinum tier to make your own requests.

Why is this so expensive?

I designed the tiers so anybody can benefit from the knowledge base. The higher tiers offer more and more time with me (arguably most impactful). Essentially, you are paying for my experience, not my time. And the impact I will have on helping you.

Plus: You can, obviously, jump between tiers each month. Play it smart and use it according to your needs. Oh, and free access to ALL my courses in the Platinum tier is really quite a bargain  

Do you have any discounts?

Very rarely. Follow me on LinkedIn to avoid missing announcements.

Do you have any free training resources?

More than you can imagine, yes. Check my YouTube channel for tons of free videos. Also check my public appearances for in-depth AnyLogic workshops. And last, my blog holds tons of useful knowledge to learn and advance your simulation skills.
Meet the instructor

About Benjamin

Ben is one of the most experienced AnyLogic simulation consultants in the world.

With over 15 years of industry experience, he served clients on 4 continents and in almost any industry.

Ben expanded simulation capabilities within McKinsey & Company, Inc. and continuously shapes innovative tools and libraries for the AnyLogic community.
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