Training: Web-Based | On-Site | "Interspondence" | In Israel

Web-Based Training

• Web-based courses [registration form]
  3.5-4 hour sessions, including 2-3 short breaks; scheduled hours adjusted to fit participants' time zones; group size is typically 3-5 participants (web-based courses are not canceled in cases of low enrollment)
  
  
  • FrameMaker Template Design (6 half-days; US$700), October 4+5+7+11+12+14
    For experienced FrameMaker users; packed with information, tips & tricks to make template planning, design and maintenance easier.
    
    
  • Building a PDF Front-End Interface to Document Collections (half-day; US$150), October 18
    Do you have numerous documents -- such as guides, help documents, white papers, technical specifications, spreadsheets, drawings, marketing materials and case studies -- each linked to a different application or accessible in different locations in the directory structure? Would your users appreciate easy access to all these different materials through a single main menu, structured like a web site? Learn how to create the navigation structure in PDF, how to link different document types, and how to create searchable PDF CDs/directories.
    
    
  • Rich Media in PDFs with FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers+Multimedia Assistant (half-day; US$150), October 28
    Effectively integrating multimedia -- such as video simulations and demonstrations, audio -- in PDFs. Learn how you can embed/link media files in PDFs authored with FM and control playback properties in Acrobat, and with TimeSavers+Multimedia Assistant (so that you don't need to define media items and properties every time the PDF is updated). Includes one license for Multimedia Assistant ($100 value).
    
    
  • FrameMaker-to-PDF Advanced Techniques:
    (A) Built-in FM-to-PDF features (2 half-days), November 1+2
    (B) Enhanced interactivity and automation (2 half-days), November 9+10
    (C) Testing PDFs (half-day), November 11
    For experienced users of FrameMaker and Acrobat who want to create/maintain high-quality, interactive Acrobat PDF files.
    Parts A, B and C can be taken as a complete course or separately.
    Price: (A) = US$300;  (C) = US$150;
    (B) = US$450, includes a single license for FM-to-Acrobat TimeSavers (US$200!);
    (A)+(B)+(C) = US$900, includes single licenses for FM-to-Acrobat TimeSavers + Navigation Assistant + ARTS Aerialist (total value US$799!)
    
    
  • Testing PDFs (half-day; US$150), November 11
    Based on a comprehensive checklist, includes principles & techniques for testing PDFs of different types and detailed guidelines relating to the following categories: PDF Type & Usage, Essential, Printing, Online, Interactive, Forms, Web, Document Collections.
    
    
  • Single Sourcing with FrameMaker (2 half-days; US$300), November 15+16
    For experienced FrameMaker users who want to take advantage of the single-sourcing potential of FrameMaker.
    
    
  • Visually-Oriented Documentation (2 half-days; US$300), November 29+30
    (Not authoring-tool specific)  Readers do not have the patience for wordy descriptions and often latch onto the graphics as their main reference point. This seminar discusses various methods for using layout, table and graphics cleverly so that your documentation is leaner, more usable and easier to localize.
    
    
  • Using FrameMaker (5 half-days; US$650), December 13+14+15+16+17
    For newcomers to FrameMaker experienced with word processing or desktop publishing programs, or for technical writers who have been using the software, who want to acquire a full, in-depth knowledge of FrameMaker. Intensive & fast-paced (computer per participant). Topics include: paragraph and character formats -- applying, creating and modifying; variables; cross-references; searching for and changing text, formats and objects; using FrameMaker templates; autonumbering; anchored frames; creating and editing graphics using FrameMaker drawing tools; importing graphic files; tables and table formats; master pages and pagination features; reference pages and referenced graphics; generating a table of contents, index and other lists; FrameMaker books.
    
    
  • Advanced FrameMaker (3 half-days; US$400), TBA
    For experienced FrameMaker users: this course will help you hone your skills and work more efficiently. Learn advanced techniques and numerous tips & tricks, including importing content from other formats or documents, automating formatting, editing, graphics, tables, document/template maintenance, generated files, cross-references, variables, autonumbering, pagination.
    Note: the content of the course is tailored to the needs of the specific participants.
    
    
  • FrameMaker Clinic (half-day; US$150), TBA
    Get the focus of consulting at the price of a seminar! Bring your FrameMaker files and templates, and learn how to identify and solve problems, be more efficient and improve results.
    
    
  • PDF Clinic (half-day; US$150), TBA
    Get the focus of consulting at the price of a seminar! Bring your PDF files, and learn how to identify and solve problems and improve results (regardless of your authoring tools).
    
    

"An incredible return for our investment! Every session of this course was so full of information. I feel that I bought what I thought was a budget automobile but when I took delivery, it turned out to be a luxury limousine. Thank you for everything, Shlomo!" -- Gay Alson, Epicor Retail  |  "You presented an incredible amount and variety of information in the sessions. I'll be digesting this for some time." -- Lin Sims 

• "Improve Your FrameMaker Skills" web-based training sessions [registration form]
  1 hour each. Participants receive presentation slides
  
  • Page Layout Essentials, October 6 (starting 9:30am PT) new
    Pagination settings, master page techniques, best practices, tips
    
  • Advanced Master Page Techniques + Apply Master Pages, October 6 (starting 11am PT)
    Custom master pages, automating the assignment of custom master pages
    
  • FrameMaker & Fonts, October 13 (starting 9:30am PT) new
    Font-related settings and operations; font substitutions; handling unavailable fonts; FM->PDF font aspects
    
  • Maker Interchange Format (MIF) -- Uses and Techniques, October 13 (starting 11am PT)
    When to use MIF; inside MIF; MIF operations; using MIF to resolve problems
    
  • Paragraph Formats -- Tips & Tricks, October 20 (starting 9:30am PT) new
    Paragraph formats best practices; global updates; maintenance and related operations
    
  • Graphics Essentials, October 20 (starting 11am PT)
    Integrating graphics in documents (Reference/Master/Body pages); importing graphics; graphic formats
    
  • Localizing FrameMaker Documents, October 27 (starting 9:30am PT) new
    Language-related aspects of FrameMaker; what to be aware of if your documents are translated
    
  • Advanced Search & Replace (text/objects), October 27 (starting 11am PT)
    Searching for special characters; using wildcards; searching for character properties, markers and tags; replacements; tips
    
  • Text Insets, November 3 (starting 9:30am PT) new
    Benefits and pitfalls; text inset operations; tips and best practices; tracking and archiving
    
  • Variables -- Tips & Tricks, November 3 (starting 11am PT)
    Variable uses; defining variables; efficient insertion and updates; MIF variable sets

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"What I like best about these sessions is having access to your excellent training without having to wait for you to come to town, the ability to fit the sessions into a busy schedule, the convenience, and the low cost." -- Maureen Costantino, Production Manager  |  "This is top-drawer information at bargain-basement prices. The sessions are free of filler; they're generously populated with things I never knew and things I had forgotten. I'm looking forward to more session topics!" -- Douglas Cuff, Technical Writer   |  "Thank you very much for this tutorial -- even an old dog (15 years of FM) can learn new tricks from you!" -- Klaus Daube | "I picked up new skills that have already proven to be valuable in my day-to-day work. I look forward to the next series!" -- Karen Haley, Sr. Technical Communication Specialist