Prerequisite: You must have a solid working familiarity with your operating system.

Objectives: Upon successful completion attendees will be able to:

• Understand what topic–based writing is and its advantages
• Understand how to create Concept, Task, and Reference topics
• Identify the components of a well–written topic
• Follow best–practices for organizing new material into topic–based content
• Take existing legacy content and rewrite it into topic–based content
• Create topics designed for working in multiple contexts
• Sequence topics to create different outputs, including print and online help
• Have practical knowledge of how to create your own customized information model
• Understand the place of XML and DITA and how they may relate to your needs

Further Learning: DITA tools and technology, FrameMaker and DITA for Authors or XMetaL for Authors

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: $1195/participant (group rates available)
• Customized classroom training at your location: $1500/day for up to 8 participants plus travel expenses