Bespoke Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 - 1 Day Introduction for Creatives

Bespoke Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 Creatives Overview

Mac OS X Mavericks is Apple's new operating system and with over 250 new features is the most impressive Mac OS X yet. Enhancements include new finder Multi-Touch gestures, new desktop, with Launchpad and improved performance, this is a must-have release for all Mac OS X users. For creative and publishing professionals, Lion also offers a host of relevant improvements.

By the end of this course you will be able to install and troubleshoot Mac OS X, set up user accounts and understand privileges. You will also be confident in your understanding of all aspects of Mac OS X’s printing options, as well as some hidden more advanced functions. PDF in OS X is covered in depth and you will be able to make decisions with confidence about how best to produce PDF’s for your particular workflow. You will also cover more general aspects of Mac OS X such as networking, file sharing and working with the new Finder and add-on features like Auto Save and Versions, Time Machine, Automator and Spotlight.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites

This course is intended for those creative and publishing professionals who are new to working with the Apple Max OS X 10.9 and who wish to get started in working effectively to benefit from this advanced operating system.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

 

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

Bespoke Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 Creatives Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Installing Mac OS X Lion

• Preparing your disk
• Installer Options
• Drivers and Xcode Tools

Multiple Users:

• How to set up users. Levels of user restriction.
• Enable Root with CD
• File Permissions

Mac OS X Architecture & Terms

• Quartz, UNIX, Aqua etc - what are they all and how do you use them?

File Structure - where did everything go?

• The User folder structure. Where you’ll find everything in your individual User folder and what it’s all for.
• The main system/library folders (and a side by side comparison with prior OS)

Print Center:

• Setting up a Printer
• Hidden Advanced Printer options
• Setting up a printer for PostScript
• New options
• Hidden Advanced Printer options and OS X support for UNIX CUPS printing

PDF

• How to create PDFs in OS X: InDesign, Quark, Illustrator, Word etc.
• Different types of PDF for documentation and print
• How to create quality PDFs in OS X
• PDF-X in 10.7
• Distiller and things to watch out for in OS X

Finder

• Different views and shortcuts to navigate quickly
• Setting new window and navigation preferences
• Desktop Preferences
• Finding Files
• Cover Flow
• Quick Look
• Deleting Files
• Stacks
• Setting the Desktop
• The Apple Menu
• System Preferences: a brief overview and how they changed

Spotlight

• Simplified file locating

Spaces

• Using spaces for a less cluttered working environment
• Setting up spaces & editing spaces
• Moving from space to space

Dock & Launchpad

• Ways to optimise & customise the Dock
• Dock Plug-ins
• Ease of Launchpad
• Customising Launchpad

Dashboard

• Launching, using and installing Widgets

Networking & Sharing

• Setting up TCP/IP settings
• Sharing files with Windows users
• Other Sharing: HTTP; FTP; Printers
• Apple’s Built in Firewall
• Sharing Internet Connections

Boot Camp

• Running Windows on the Mac
• Booting in Windows
• Installing drivers

Exposé, Effects etc.

• Setting preferences

Apple Installed Applications and Utilities

• Safari RSS
• FontBook: font management software. How good is it? How to use it
• ColorSync Utility
• Network Utility
• NetInfo Manager

Multi-touch Gestures

• Making the most of multi-touch
• Gestures including launch Mission Control, switching between apps, rubber-band scrolling and full screen swiping

Time Machine

• Comprehensive Back up options with Time Machine
• Rolling back to previous saved versions of system/files

Automator

• Creating custom workflows

Troubleshooting & Getting Help

• Repairing permissions; booting from start up CD, single user mode, etc.
• List of Help resources

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

What's Included

The following are provided for your best experience on this bespoke course:

• Tailored course content arranged around your requirements
• Flexible dates to suit your desired timeframe
• Course location either at our training centres or onsite at your premises.
• All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems (not onsite)
• Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
• 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
• Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
• Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs (not onsite)
• Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits (not onsite)

Normal daily course times run between 10am and 5pm however we can offer flexibility for this bespoke course should your time requirements vary.

Lunch & refreshments

Delegates attending scheduled or bespoke courses at our training centres will receive lunch and plentiful refreshments including tea, coffee and hot chocolate for each day of the course.

6 months support

Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.

Official Course Certificate

After your class with XChange Training you will receive our official Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the course.

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

Training Location Options

This course is offered for your convenience either at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow or onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.

The location details of our bespoke training centres are shown below:

LONDON
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BH

St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.

MANCHESTER
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).

GLASGOW
Centrum Business Centre
38 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DX

The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.

Courses are run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

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If you are considering this Apple Mac OS X Course but would like further information simply send us your query quickly & easily with the form below. Whether you would like to check date availability, pricing, course suitability or just need further information about a course send us your query and we will get you a swift reply, usually within 2 business hours!

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Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

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Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

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We currently do not offer any public scheduled classes for this application however our bespoke courses will be able to suit your requirements.

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

Testimonials

The trainer tailored the training course to my needs which was great. I feel that I have learnt a lot and will be able to apply this knowledge to editing the company website.

Katie Spike, Getech, WordPress - 1 Day Introduction

I really enjoyed the course and found it very informative, the facilities were quiet which was very pleasant and the trainer was extremely knowledgeable. All in all, very good! Thank You!

Tanja Schlierkamp, Metropolitan Workshop

Our tutor was very knowledgeable and very patient whilst training. He answered all questions no matter how small. Not only did he show us the Adobe way but also faster shortcuts to ensure workflow on the system is better. I would recommend this training to anyone remotely interested in print or digital design.

Marie Kinvig, Heron & Brearley, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced

The course was very well planned and easy to understand and follow. I feel I have a good knowledge on how to to use HTML and CSS in my role.

Melissa Epsley, ITC, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction

This was a first-class course, delivered by a first class trainer in a first-class training environment. Having attended a number of courses at XChange it seems that top quality course delivery is the norm not the exception. Many thanks.

Steve Linehan, The Stationary Office

Fantastic training and very good knowledge from the instructor.

Martin Cahill, Assa Abloy, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction

To say that this course has revolutionised my design life is an understatement; It will benefit my work certainly but also several projects currently ongoing in my personal life as I am an aspiring writer and food blogger. Fantastic course delivered by an amazing trainer!

Lyndsay Stewart, Next, InDesign - Two Day Introduction

Very satisfied with the training given and would like to be offered the chance for more training if possible!

Ann Lowman, Watkins Gray, Microsoft Word - 1 Day Intermediate

I found the course most rewarding and the trainer was excellent. The whole experience exceeded my expectations and it took my knowledge to a whole other level.

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Good pace and broad spectrum of basics covered, along with some harder content. Instructor was friendly, direct and highly knowledgeable. Not a pressured environment, very useful.

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Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895