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Training and consulting
on user assistance
in the UK and Europe

MadCap Flare - Certified Instructor

Available courses on MadCap Flare

Choose from the following courses on MadCap Flare:

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Basic/Intermediate Course

Who is it for?

This course is for authors starting out with Flare who wish to use the full range of features. No previous experience of working with Flare or any other Help authoring tool is required, though familiarity with Help authoring concepts is an advantage.

How will I benefit?

After taking the course, you will be equipped to work effectively with all aspects of Flare.

Course duration

Three days.

Course outline

Detailed outline of Basic/Intermediate course

How is this training delivered?

This course can be presented in any of the following ways:

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Advanced Course

Who is it for?

This course is for Flare users who wish to have an in-depth understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the way in which Flare uses this technology for formatting information.

How will I benefit?

After taking the course, you will be able to exploit the full richness of CSS for formatting your information within Flare. As a result, your Help topics will look more professional and will be easier to maintain.

Course duration

One-day on-site or two half-days web-based.

Course outline

Detailed outline of Advanced course

How is this training delivered?

This course can be presented in any of the following ways:

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Migrating from RoboHelp to MadCap Flare

Who is it for?

This course is designed specifically for existing users of RoboHelp who are planning to switch to the new Flare authoring tool from MadCap Software. No previous experience of working with Flare is required—however, familiarity with RoboHelp (2002 or later) is a prerequisite.

How will I benefit?

After taking the course, you will be equipped to migrate your existing projects and workflows from RoboHelp to MadCap Flare in a smooth and well-planned way. You'll be able to avoid the potential pitfalls, and to work more efficiently and effectively with this XML-based Help development tool.

Course duration

One to two days, depending on your objectives and previous experience.

Course outline

How is this training delivered?

This course can be presented in any of the following ways:

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Introducing your trainer

Matthew Ellison has 20 years of experience as a user assistance professional in the software industry and has trained more than 800 authors how to develop online Help. He is a qualified teacher (PGCE), a Certified Flare Instructor, and a part-time lecturer on Portsmouth University's Technical Communication MA course. Matthew presented an introduction to MadCap Flare at the 2006 WritersUA Conference in Palm Springs, and is a regular speaker at Help Conferences in the US, Europe and Australia.

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