Feb 8 - Apr 2/10 (part-time online)\:
=0D=0AIn this course you will learn key project management concepts and tools, an=
d how to apply them specifically to technical communications and knowledge =
management projects. This course is intended for contractors, senior techni=
cal writers, content and knowledge managers, and heads of technical writing=
departments who need to supplement their technical writing skills with pro=
ject management skills. It would also be useful for engineers or project ma=
nagers who have little experience with the special requirements of technica=
l communications projects. ( www.pr=
.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdpm001.asp)
Feb 8 - Apr 2/10 (part-time online)\:
=0D=0ATechnical writers are often asked to write manuals of varying sizes on a va=
riety of topics from policies and procedures, to user guides and training m=
anuals. The basic processes of researching, designing, writing, testing, an=
d reviewing are encompassed in all the different types. This course will in=
troduce the student to processes that will enable them to produce manuals i=
n a reliable and systematic manner. ( www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm=
/courses/pdwm001.asp)
(3 half-days\; US$400), March 15+17+19
=0D=0AIf you are an experienced FrameMaker user, this course will help you hon= e your skills and work more efficiently. Learn advanced techniques and nume= rous tips &\; tricks, including importing content from other formats or d= ocuments, automating formatting, editing, graphics, tables, document/templa= te maintenance, generated files, cross-references, variables, autonumbering= , pagination.
=0D=0AShlomo Perets
=0D=0AMicroType, http\://www.microtype.com/Training.html
=0D=0ATraining/consulting\: FrameMaker, Acrobat, Captivate ++
(half-day\; US$150)
=0D=0ADo you have numerous documents -- such as guides, help documents, white = papers, technical specifications, spreadsheets, drawings, marketing materia= ls and case studies -- each linked to a different application or accessible= in different locations in the directory structure? Would your users apprec= iate easy access to all these different materials through a single main men= u, 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.
=0D=0AShlomo Perets
=0D=0A URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.techwr-l.com/node/1255 UID:http://www.techwr-l.com/node/1255 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100324T163000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100324T173000Z SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Colors in FrameMaker ("Improve Your FrameMaker Skills" series) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Understanding color/tint definitions and color views, best practices for= using colors in text, conditional text, tables and graphics\; tips &\; tr= icks\; troubleshooting color-related issues.
=0D=0ASession description, registration form, participants' feedback\: http\://w= ww.microtype.com/training.html#ImproveFM
=0D=0AShlomo Perets
=0D=0AMicroType, http\://www.microtype.com/Training.html
=0D=0ATraining/consulting\: FrameMaker, Acrobat, Captivate ++
Tips and tricks for improving cross-reference formats, more efficient in= sertion of cross-references, paragraph vs. marker-based cross-references, m= anaging external cross-references, troubleshooting and more.
=0D=0ASession description, registration form, participants' feedback\: http\://w= ww.microtype.com/training.html#ImproveFM
=0D=0AShlomo Perets
=0D=0AMicroType, http\://www.microtype.com/Training.html
=0D=0ATraining/consulting\: FrameMaker, Acrobat, Captivate ++
Learn how U3D files (ECMA1/ECMA3) can be referenced in FrameMaker (using= hypertext markers) with related views, links, bookmarks &\; JavaScripts,= so that interactive 3D models, together with their specified features, are= automatically present in the PDF file upon distilling with TimeSavers + 3D= Assistant.
=0D=0A[Feature demos\: http\://www.microtype.com/showcase3DAsst.html ]
=0D=0ARegister at\: https\://student.gototraining.com/4b34y/register/79014606613= 31789271
=0D=0AShlomo Perets
=0D=0AMicroType, http\://www.microtype.com/Training.html
=0D=0ATraining/consulting\: FrameMaker, Acrobat, Captivate ++
Apr 5 - Apr 30/10 (part-time online)\:
=0D=0AE-Portfolios are fast becoming an indispensable component in career plannin=
g for professionals. More than just a 'resume' tool for students, e-portfol=
ios are being used for career documentation and are valuable in situations =
such as job evaluations and advancement. This course will introduce you to =
the basics of creating your own (ongoing) e-portfolio. You will use project=
s created both inside and outside the Technical Communication program to cr=
eate a picture of yourself as a Technical Communication professional. You w=
ill also learn how to market yourself using your e-portfolio and other self=
-marketing tools. This course is excellent for those searching for a job, s=
hifting careers, or looking to advance within their current situation. ( www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdjt001.asp)<=
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SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Presentation Assistant (FM-to-Acrobat TimeSavers add-on) -- free webinar
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:
Author your presentations in FrameMaker and convert to PDF format with T= imeSavers+Presentation/Layer Assistant. Presentation features include page = transitions, default timing, on-demand display through layers.
=0D=0A[Feature demos\: http\://www.microtype.com/showcasePresentAsst.html ]
=0D=0ARegister at\: https\://student.gototraining.com/4b34y/register/40117342868= 0227374
=0D=0AShlomo Perets
=0D=0AMicroType, http\://www.microtype.com/Training.html
=0D=0ATraining/consulting\: FrameMaker, Acrobat, Captivate ++
The Rochester, New York, chapter of the Society for Technical Communicat= ion invites you to Tech Comm 2.0\: MA= KING CONTACT! This is Rochester'\;s Premiere Technical Commu= nications conference, being held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester on = Friday, April 9th.
=0D=0A URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.techwr-l.com/node/1287 UID:http://www.techwr-l.com/node/1287 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100412T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100412T210000Z SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:FrameMaker-to-PDF Advanced Techniques (web-based course) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:(A) Built-in FM-to-PDF features (2 half-days), April 12+14
=0D=0A(B) Enhanced interactivity and automation (2 half-days), April 16+19
=0D=0A(C) Testing PDFs (half-day), April 21
=0D=0AFor experienced users of FrameMaker and Acrobat who want to create/maintain=
high-quality, interactive Acrobat PDF files.
=0D=0AParts A, B and C can be taken as a complete course or separately.
=0D=0APrice\: (A) =3D US$300\; (C) =3D US$150\;
=0D=0A(B) =3D US$450, includes a single license for FM-to-Acrobat TimeSavers (US$=
200!)\;