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:

• 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:

• 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