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Adobe Captivate Introduction Masterclass 4 Days - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Advanced
Duration:
4
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£795 + vat
Learn how to produce interactive projects for the web such as quizzes and simulations. We will take you through a comprehensive introduction to the leading eLearning program and show you how to produce content to engage and interest your users.
After we give you a complete tour of the Captivate environment, we will show you how to create and manipulate slide sequences. You will produce interactive projects that can be delivered in a variety of formats. Use the program to request and collect information, to demonstrate new products, or simply to run a presentation. You will then take your existing Captivate know-how and enhance it as you learn how to create complex quizzes with logic branching. This course covers learn many advanced interaction methods as we show you how to control system variables, conditional scripts, and more. An ideal course for anyone looking to create professional eLearning projects.
Learn how to produce interactive projects for the web such as quizzes and simulations. We will take you through a comprehensive introduction to the leading eLearning program and show you how to produce content to engage and interest your users.
After we give you a complete tour of the Captivate environment, we will show you how to create and manipulate slide sequences. You will produce interactive projects that can be delivered in a variety of formats. Use the program to request and collect information, to demonstrate new products, or simply to run a presentation. You will then take your existing Captivate know-how and enhance it as you learn how to create complex quizzes with logic branching. This course covers learn many advanced interaction methods as we show you how to control system variables, conditional scripts, and more. An ideal course for anyone looking to create professional eLearning projects.
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Captivate 2019 Introduction 4 Days
Course Details
This 4-day Masterclass course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe Captivate 2019. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes eLearning to a new level. With our help you will create quizzes, add audio and video, apply effects, and publish your projects.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Captivate environment
- Work with timelines and images
- Create quizzes with question slides
- Apply transition effects and timing options
- Insert buttons, boxes, and rollover images
- Record and add music and other audio
- Animate slides and add Flash video
- Edit skins and templates
- Publish your projects
- Understand quiz reporting for Learning Management Systems
- Set up advanced templates and share libraries
- Review video setups, including multi-slide video
- Create and use system and user variables
- Write complex conditional scripts
- Use the Branching panel
- Randomise quizzes by using question pools
Our goal is for you to be able to create engaging eLearning projects that are ready to use for the web and on mobile devices.
This course can be taken in a single 4-day block or split into a 2-day block (Introduction) and then a separate 2-day block (Advanced) taken at a later date.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is designed for those who are new to interactive design and development and who want to develop skills to work with Captivate to build intuitive, attractive and accessible projects.
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.
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Full Course 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.
Day 1-
Introduction
- Create a new project
- The interface
- Previewing a Movie
- Modify text captions
- Add callouts
- Object Style Manager
- Add smart shapes
- Manipulate smart shapes
- Insert graphics
- Resize and edit graphics
- Add drop shadows and reflections
- Zooming in and out
- Editing display period of Slide Objects
- Editing the time of a slide
- Stacking order
- Locking, hiding and grouping layers
- Moving and deleting slides
- Labelling slides
- Duplicate slides
- Importing PowerPoint slides
- Import slides from another Captivate project
- Adding a theme
- Create a basic theme with master slides
- Import assets to the library
- Update assets
- Select and remove unused items
- Open library from another Captivate project
- Highlight box
- Mouse
- Zoom area
- Web object
- Button
- Click box
- Learning interactions
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Software Simulations
- Preparation
- Set preferences
- Demo, Training and Assessment Modes
- Setting screen sizes
- Editing
- Set preferences
- Setting screen size
- Pan and zoom
- Slicing
- Trimming
- Transitions
- Clean pop-ups
- Adding question slides
- Type of questions
- Editing question slides
- Set quiz preferences
- Adding audio to background slides and buttons
- Adding video (event video and multi-slide synchronised video)
- Add characters
- SWF vs. HTML5 - Which to choose?
- Add action to end of project
- Exporting to an LMS (Sign up to scorm cloud)
- Using states
- Using animations
- Object styles
Day 3-
Variables
- What is a variable?
- Understanding and using user variables
- Use system variables to display information
- Advantages of using advanced actions
- Exploring the advanced actions panel
- Creating shared actions
- Create a simple ‘Show & Hide’ action
- Using the Toggle action
- Add a simple effect to your action
- Show and hide multiple objects with groups
- Using expressions
- Using IF ELSE statements
- Create a Toggle Switch to start and stop audio
- Create a Toggle Switch to show and hide a group
- Stacking order Locking, hiding and grouping layers
- Create a pre-test to test user’s knowledge
- Create a question pool to create randomly selected question slides
- Write and import GIFT format files to automatically create question slides
- Amend the results slide with advanced actions
- Create drag and drop interactions
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Changing Defaults
- Change preferences
- Difference between templates and themes
- Create a basic template with placeholder objects
- Save and load a template
- Using states to show/hide
- Using the states with smart shape buttons
- Using fluid boxes
- Using breakpoints
- Responsive project considerations
- Accessibility considerations (Equality Act 2010, Section 508)
- Accessibility features in Captivate
- Creating closed captions
- Adding text to speech (TTS)
- Enabling accessibility in publish settings
- Publish project to Scorm Cloud
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of 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).
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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Captivate 2019 Introduction 4 Days - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
19 Jul - 22 Jul £795 + vat 20 Sep - 23 Sep £795 + vat 15 Nov - 18 Nov £795 + vat Captivate 2019 Introduction 4 Days - Split Date Options
Captivate Introduction
19 Jul - 20 Jul
20 Sep - 21 Sep
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Captivate Advanced
21 Jul - 22 Jul
22 Sep - 23 Sep
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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Client Reviews
"Fantastic training and very good knowledge from the instructor."
Martin Cahill, Assa Abloy, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
"The training was well paced and very clearly explained, with ample opportunity to complete exercises to embed the learning"
Andy Dyehouse, Zurich Insurance, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
"The instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was happy to answer all questions and he made sure that we were confident with his responses."
Richard Graves, Experian, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
"The course was really enjoyable, a lot of hands on training and relaxed and informal. Easy to get to centre."
Sigrun Karadottir, Sovereign, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
"Trainer was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Supply of high quality reference book for each trainee was added bonus."
Thomas Booth, BAE Systems, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
"Our trainer was professional, personable and willing to adapt to our specific needs. Perhaps the best training I've undertaken to date."
Kevin Greig, Multiply, Adobe Captivate - Two Day Advanced
"Great course! The trainer explained the theory behind what we were doing, was patient and very knowledgeable. "
Amanda Cook, VMWare, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
"The course was on a one to one basis which was brilliant because it allowed me to follow my own path through it. The tutor was extremely helpful and had an excellent knowledge of the topic. Based on my experience today I would certainly consider using XChange Training again."
Nick Mills, Landmark Information, Captivate - Bespoke 1 Day
"It was great to have the trainer on site and to be able to provide the bespoke training at the level needed. The trainer was excellent. "
Sue Ross, Atradius, Adobe Captivate - 1 Day Bespoke Intermediate
"Very enjoyable 2 days. Good knowledge and great attitude by trainer. A very good grounding for us, with lots of "light bulb" moments!"
Robert Phillips, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
£795 + vat
Next Dates:
19 Jul - 22 Jul
20 Sep - 23 Sep
15 Nov - 18 Nov
Split Course Date Options:
Captivate Introduction
19 Jul - 20 Jul
20 Sep - 21 Sep
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Captivate Advanced
21 Jul - 22 Jul
22 Sep - 23 Sep
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Captivate training courses UK wide
4/5 Stars
It was great to catch up again on the Captivate training and to refresh parts of the programme I had not used for quite some time. This has given me a greater confidence in using the software for my future eLearning projects. Craig is a confident trainer and explains how to use the system clearly and patiently. He was also really helpful resolving troubleshooting whilst learning remotely. Thank you.
18/05/2021
5/5 Stars
A very knowledgeable trainer who not only know the software but clearly had lots of experience of using it in the real world.
18/05/2021
4/5 Stars
I would suggest that the course is accompanied by some form of course notes/ screen grabs/ navigation and reflection tool.
18/05/2021
5/5 Stars
Craig was a brilliant trainer. Very down to earth and knowledgeable. He made a technically complex topic very accessible.
05/05/2021
4/5 Stars
Not easy delivering software training virtually, I think Craig did a great job.
02/02/2021
4/5 Stars
great instructor - overall good knowledge of the application and excellent skills at getting us involved / engaged / working
28/01/2021
5/5 Stars
Craig was a fantastically engaging trainer. He made things very easy to follow and the course was extremely enjoyable and valuable. Thank you very much
19/11/2020
4/5 Stars
Craig was very personable and happy to answer questions - I appreciated his detailed responses, possibly went off on a tangent sometimes though..! Given the remote setup, this course more than met my expectations.
19/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent training. The sessions was mapped out efficiently and effectively. Would highly recommend Craig.
13/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Thank you very much to Craig
14/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig kept the session upbeat and always made sure we was okay with what we were doing!
01/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig was very knowledgeable and made a dull subject very interesting and fun. he is a brilliant trainer
01/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent 4 days from a start base of knowing nothing feel confident I could produce a project following this course.
01/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Training venue was excellent. Mark has been brilliant throughout the 2 days training course. He is very knowledgeable and informative in the Adobe Captivate and Hopefully will have Mark as the trainer again in the advanced course next time in Nov. Many thanks
29/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Training was tailored to our needs. Able to put it into context which was very useful.
17/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig was very friendly and knowledgeable
17/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig was extremely knowledgeable about the product - Captivate - and other related systems. He was very clear about the pros and cons of the product and delivered the training in a very user friendly way. Craig has a very engaging personality and made the training enjoyable. Thank you Craig!
17/09/2020
4/5 Stars
Craig is a very good instructor who made everyone feel at ease and was very approachable to ask for clarification or any other questions the team had.
17/06/2020
5/5 Stars
This is the second time I've had Craig as an instructor - he's very engaging and extremely flexible in his approach. Thanks Craig!
11/06/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig took the time to listen to my requirements and also spent a lot of time looking through the projects I had already created and gave me some fantastic feedback and some really useful tips. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and we managed to cover everything that I had requested. Thank you
04/06/2020
4/5 Stars
We did our course remotely due to coronavirus - Craig did a fantastic job under challenging circumstances. I've put 'satisfactory' for a few of the answers... these were out of your control due to the nature of the course.
31/03/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig was a great facilitator. Although in the current circumstances everyone was working from home we were still able to receive the full training effectively. Great session , relaxed and informative and felt at ease asking any questions
31/03/2020
4/5 Stars
Some of the advance revisited content from the basic, however as there was a 3month gap that worked in this instance. It's good to get hands on and play without the pressure of being in work
20/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Craig's knowledge was excellent however we spent quite a long time on fixing IT issues on different computers, which wasn't great.
13/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Knowledgeable trainer, who made the content interesting and accommodated all our questions. Really good course and will recommend it to anyone else who requires this.
14/01/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent course, well delivered, got me to a place I feel comfortable with to put together training projects
19/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Craig was great, an affable chap who kept things relaxed and humorous against the context of learning a system. Although I have a reasonable grasp of Captivate from version 7, I feel like I now understand the system 20 times better and it will enhance my output. Thanks Craig for a great couple of days.
19/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Very enjoyable course
19/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Craig made the context of the customer very relevant to our requirements. The length of the course was good for engagement. Being able to be hands on with the course context was very good along with the layout of the trainer PC replication.
19/12/2019
5/5 Stars
I've been building on Captivate for 2 yrs (on and off) using you tube, a book and google. The course has reassured me in what I'm doing right but mainly given me so manly quick hits which will give me so much build time back
08/10/2019
5/5 Stars
Really informative course, so many useful tips which will save a lot of time going forward!
08/10/2019
5/5 Stars
Its all been excellent
28/08/2019
5/5 Stars
Very thorough but well-paced. I felt I understood each section before we progressed. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
28/08/2019
4/5 Stars
Craig is a very friendly, approachable chap and we are very grateful for his efforts. As constructive criticism - we would have appreciated staying on content a bit more and most definitely would have liked more time on questions.
16/08/2019
4/5 Stars
Craig had excellent knowledge of the system. Only things to comment on - sharing of frustrations and what the software can't do, rather than can (making us nervous about the product), going off piece and then last day running late at the end of the day, swears a lot - fine for me, I guess just knowing audience.
16/08/2019
5/5 Stars
Thank you
23/07/2019
5/5 Stars
Great day, thanks Craig!
17/07/2019
4/5 Stars
Craig was very good, his knowledge is incredible and he explained things in a very easy way, especially since I was a beginner. Although we have still to receive our books it would have been good to get some hand outs to refresh my memory when I return to work.
18/06/2019
4/5 Stars
Was a bit miffed that we could not see the import from Powerpoint but otherwise a good started for me
18/06/2019
5/5 Stars
Great - Thank you
06/06/2019
5/5 Stars
Trainer knowledgeable and patient.
06/06/2019
5/5 Stars
Excellent trainer. We were a challenge and she managed us all very well. Practice, practice is what is now required .
06/06/2019
4/5 Stars
Susannah was very accommodating in dealing with those of us relatively new to the programme and added in specific aspects at the end.
06/06/2019
5/5 Stars
My experience from the very start to finish. Jen was great at organising my course. I had Craig Kirkwood as trainer, he was very professional and warm. Craig made the training seem easy and crossed off all my questions and issues. Would recommend him to all. Thank you for a great training experience.
07/05/2019
5/5 Stars
Great opportunities to ask in depth questions about specific requirements. Well done Craig!
16/04/2019
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate 
Lunch and refreshments
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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