Why most AnyLogic courses leave you stuck
AnyLogic's official documentation covers every feature. But it doesn't tell you how to structure a production model that a colleague can maintain six months later, or why your pedestrian simulation runs at 3 frames per second, or which library is actually the right one for your conveyor system. That knowledge comes from building real models for real clients.
The SimulateFirst instructors build AnyLogic models for real manufacturing and logistics clients. They know which patterns work, what fails at scale, and how to answer the question every participant eventually asks: "What's the right way to model this specific situation?" You won't get that from someone reading from slides.
Response time for training enquiries: 24 hours. If you need to plan a team training session, contact us and we'll send you an outline and availability within one working day — not one week.
Course levels
What you learn — module coverage
| Module | Intro | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnyLogic IDE, project structure, simulation clock | ✓ | ● | ● |
| Process Modeling Library — queues, servers, routes | ✓ | ● | ● |
| Statistics collection, histograms, output analysis | ✓ | ● | ● |
| 2D/3D animation and custom shapes | ✓ | ● | ● |
| Material Handling Library — conveyors, cranes, vehicles | — | ✓ | ● |
| Agent-based modeling — populations, behaviours, GIS | — | ✓ | ● |
| Java customisation — methods, variables, parameters | — | ✓ | ● |
| System dynamics — stocks, flows, feedback loops | — | ✓ | ● |
| Multi-method models — combining DES + agent-based + SD | — | ✓ | ● |
| OptQuest optimisation and parameter variation | — | — | ✓ |
| Database and Excel integration, live data feeds | — | — | ✓ |
| Pedestrian Library — facilities, exits, behaviour | — | — | ✓ |
| Road Traffic Library — vehicles, intersections, routing | — | — | ✓ |
| Rail Library — trains, tracks, stations, scheduling | — | — | ✓ |
| Model performance tuning and large-scale simulation | — | — | ✓ |
✓ introduced at this level · ● prerequisite from previous level
How a course runs
Pre-course scoping
We confirm your team's current experience level, your industry context, and any specific modeling problems you want covered. This shapes the exercise content so every module is relevant.
Concept + live demonstration
Each module opens with a brief concept explanation followed by a live build-along — participants see the model being constructed step by step, not just a finished result.
Hands-on exercise
Participants build their own version of the model independently. The instructor reviews individual work, catches structural mistakes early, and explains the "why" not just the "how."
Follow-up support
Participants receive completed model files, exercise sheets, and 2 weeks of email Q&A support after the course — for the questions that only arise once you start applying the material.
Licence & prerequisites
Participants need access to AnyLogic during the course. Options:
- AnyLogic PLE (Personal Learning Edition): Free, no time limit, no commercial use. Sufficient for the introduction and intermediate courses.
- AnyLogic Professional: Required for commercial project work after the course. We can advise on purchasing as part of your training enquiry.
- University licence: Available for academic institutions — contact The AnyLogic Company directly for terms.
For the introduction course, no prior simulation experience is required. Basic computer literacy and comfort with spreadsheets is enough. For the intermediate course, completion of the introduction course or equivalent self-study is recommended. For the advanced or custom course, intermediate-level proficiency and familiarity with Java basics are expected.