All print materials and course samples are provided to attendees.
Follow up support on topics covered is available for 60 days.
Please contact us for a list of available dates.
This course is 2 days in duration.
DITA Tools and Technology
Course-at-a-glance: This two–day course is developed for people who need to learn about DITA and want the basics of the software tools that work with it. Get comfortable with the concepts and rules of XML. Explore the DITA standard and how it implements XML tagging. Finally, acquire hands–on experience to guide your understanding of the tools that work with XML and DITA.
Prerequisite: You must have a solid working familiarity with your operating system.
Objectives: Upon successful completion attendees will be able to:
- Identify XML tagging and syntax in relation to DITA
- Understand the DITA specification and the core set of elements it uses
- Create Topic, Reference, Concept and Task elements for use as stand–alone files or as part of a map document
- Build DITA map documents
- Work with a variety of software tools to create DITA based content
- Use Adobe FrameMaker, JustSystems XMetaL, oXygen XML, Altova XMLSpy and other tools build DITA files
- Run basic transforms using the DITA toolkit
- Identify key issues to consider when implementing DITA and converting legacy content
Further Learning: DITA and FrameMaker or DITA and XMetaL
Delivery: The following delivery is available:
- Self study using our training materials and online tutorials
- Instructor–led, group–paced, online–delivery learning model with structured hands–on activities and assignments
- Customized classroom training at your location
Fees: Course pricing is as follows:
- Self study materials and video tutorials: $395/copy (multiple copy rates available)
- Instructor–led, online–delivery: $795/participant (group rates available)
- Customized classroom training at your location: $1500/day for up to 8 participants plus travel expenses