You had better show up unless you're in the hospital.
Ha! Don't I know it! I pushed for this software/training and it will make a large impact on our company so, believe me, I know I have to show up
Ask them if they are ok if you record the training session. You will probably miss quite a bit if you're not 100%. This way you can review it later down the road if necessary.
^ Great idea right there.
That's what a mutual NDA is for.I wouldn't let you do it. You'd run the risk of making copies for other people or possibly selling what is essentially my time and knowledge and I would need to be compensated highly if you want to record it.