Live, Instructor-Led Online Training:

Adobe Captivate 4: Beyond the Essentials
(Advanced Captivate Training)

So, you've been working with Adobe Captivate 4 for a while; now you want to see what else the program can do to push your eLearning to the next level! Great! This class is for you.

Want to speak to us about this class or get more information? Chat with an IconLogic rep now by clicking the image above. Reps are typically available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern.

Class Price: $600 per person if you register more than 7 days prior to class ($700 if you register within 7 days of the class start date).

Note: This class includes a free copy of our Adobe Captivate 4: Beyond the Essentials book.

2010 Class Schedule:

Sorry but there are no more public classes scheduled for this version of Captivate. Instead, check out our live, Captivate 5 online class.

If you need training on Adobe Captivate 4 and have a group of six or more, we can offer you a private, custom class. Call 410.956.4949, ext. 711 for more details.

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During this 2-day, live, hands-on class, you will learn advanced Captivate concepts including:

Day 1

Module 1: Reviewing the Essentials

• Set General Preferences
• Rehearse a Script
• Set Recording Preferences and Keys
• Record a Custom Simulation
• Edit a Text Capture Template

Module 2: Importing and Branching

• Import a PowerPoint Presentation
• Edit a PowerPoint Presentation
• Resize a Project
• Import Project Slides and Objects
• Label a Slide
• Use Buttons to Create a Branch
• Explore the Branching Tab
• Create a Slide Group
• Aggregate Published SWFs

Module 3: Question Pools

• Insert a Question Slide
• Create and Rename Question Pools
• Add Questions to Question Pools
• Insert Random Question Slides

Module 4: Accessible Projects

• Set Document Information
• Enable Accessibility
• Add Accessibility Text to Slides
• Import Audio
• Add Shortcut Keys
• Add Closed Captions

Module 5: Commenting, Image Editing and PhotoShop Layers

• Send a Project for Review
• Create a Background Mask
• Edit a Slide Background
• Delete a Slide Background
• Import a PhotoShop File
• Work with PhotoShop Layers

Day 2

Module 6: Variables, Widgets and Buttons

• Add Document Information
• Insert a System Variable
• Edit a System Variable
• Create a User Variable
• Use a Variable to Gather Data
• Insert a Question Widget
• Insert a Certificate Widget
• Create Custom Buttons

Module 7: Project and Design Templates

• Create a Project Template
• Create a Project From a Template
• Record Additional Slides
• Delete Unused Objects
• Create a Mask
• Add a Text Animation Placeholder
• Create a Design Template
• Format Design Template Objects
• Apply a Design Template to a Project

Module 8: Advanced Actions

• Control Object Visibility
• Name Items
• Attach Multiple Actions to Objects
• Create Variables
• Add Text Entry Boxes
• Create a Script
• Attach a Script to a Slide
• Test and Edit a Script

Module 9: Learning Management Systems

• Set Quiz Reporting Options
• Create a Manifest File
• Report a Button Interaction
• Adjust Slide Object Interaction
• Publish a Content Package
• Create an Inquisiq LMS Account
• Create an LMS Lesson
• Create an LMS Course
• Create an LMS Curriculum
• Test an eLearning Course

Note: The lessons outlined above comprise activities typically covered in a class of this skill level. The instructor may, at the instructor's discretion, alter the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class participants.

Note to Vista and Windows 7 users: Adobe Captivate 4 is not 64-bit compliant. What does that mean? It means that Captivate will not behave 100% perfectly for you during this class (you won't be able to record desktop actions and some audio features will not work as expected). Prior to class, go to your Help menu and select Updates. Install any updates. While the updates will not make Captivate 64-bit compliant, the updates will resolve some known issues with Vista, Windows 7 and 64-bit systems. You might want to review the article on our BLOG about 64-bit compliance.

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About Your Instructor

Kevin A. Siegel is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc. He has written more than 100 step-by-step computer training books including: Essentials of Adobe Captivate 4, Essentials of Adobe Captivate 3, Essentials of Macromedia Captivate, Essentials of RoboDemo 5, Essentials of RoboDemo 4, Essentials of RoboDemo 3, Essentials of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Essentials of QuarkXPress 7, Accelerated QuarkXPress 6, Essentials of Adobe InDesign CS3, Essentials of Adobe PageMaker 7 and Essentials of Adobe RoboHelp 7 HTML.

Kevin spent five years in the U.S. Coast Guard as an award-winning photojournalist and has more than 24 years experience as a print publisher and technical writer. He is a certified technical trainer, has been a classroom instructor for more than 15 years and is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conventions.

Kevin has been recognized by Adobe Systems, Inc., as one of the Top Five Most Highly-Rated Adobe Certified Instructors Worldwide.

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See also:

Course Cancellation Policy

Beginner Captivate 5 Online Training

Online Training on Captivate's Advanced Actions

Adobe Captivate 4: The Essentials workbook
(Beginner Captivate Workbook)

Adobe Captivate 4: Beyond the Essentials workbook
(Advanced Captivate Workbook)