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You can use powerful tools and technologies to develop excellent documentation and implement automated publishing processes. Scriptorium Publishing offers training for technical communicators, including classes in technical writing, XML/document structure, XSL, and FrameMaker. Our intensive, hands-on classes are taught by expert trainers and publishing professionals who have broad experience, so you get in-depth information you'll use in the real world.

We offer several different options for training:

• Private on-site classes
• Live web-based classes
• Printed and PDF workbooks

Curriculum

Use the following table to choose the courses that best meet your needs:

If you want...		Scriptorium Publishing offers:
An intensive introduction to the basics of technical writing, including task-oriented documentation, technical editing, and indexing		Technical Writing 101 Options: Printed book Private web-based class for groups Private on-site training for groups
Information about the costs, benefits, and pitfalls of single sourcing		Single Sourcing Overview Options: Private web-based class for groups Private on-site training for groups
A solid introduction to XML and how it can work in a technical publishing environment		XML and Structured Authoring Options: Public web-based class Private web-based class for groups Private on-site training for groups
Information that explains how to use Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) to transform cross-references, indexes, and other publishing-specific constructs		XSL in Publishing Options: Private on-site training for groups
An introduction to the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) and XMetaL 5.0 Author DITA Edition		Introduction to DITA and XMetaL Options: Public web-based class Private web-based class for groups Private on-site training for groups
Adobe FrameMaker 7 and 8 introductory and advanced classes about the unstructured and structured interfaces		FrameMaker Training Progression Options: PDF workbook Printed workbook Public web-based class Private web-based class for groups Private on-site training for groups
Adobe InDesign		Adobe InDesign Options: Private on-site training for groups
Adobe Photoshop		Adobe Photoshop Options: Private on-site training for groups
Adobe FrameMaker 6 basics, plus commonly used advanced features such as book files, conditional text, and indexing		FrameMaker 6 Coursebook and Workbook
WebWorks Publisher 6		WebWorks Publisher 6 Workbook

Private classes at your location or over the web

Our curriculum for private classes can be modified to include information tailored to your work environment or to the projects that students will be working on in their jobs. For example, if your FrameMaker-based publishing process includes the use of FrameScript scripts, we can show students how to run those scripts.

We offer private classes at your location or via the web. Private classes can be more cost-effective if you have multiple people who need training. See the training prices and policies page for details.

To inquire about private classes, please send a note to training@scriptorium.com or call 919-481-2701 x105. If possible, include a description of any special topics and proposed class dates.

Our trainers

At Scriptorium Publishing, our trainers focus on giving you in-depth information you'll be able to use in the real world. Instructors for our FrameMaker classes are Adobe Certified Experts (ACEs).

Contact us

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at 919-481-2701 or training@scriptorium.com.

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Last modified May 21, 2008 .