Captivate 2017 Level 2

Course Overview

A course which teaches the higher-end, more advanced functionality of Adobe Captivate 2017.

Course Length: 2 days

Prerequisites: None

What You're Going To Learn

By taking this course, you will improve your Captivate screen recording skills via project templates and by pre-editing your text captions. You’ll learn how to record and edit video demos that allow you to capture screen actions in real-time. After importing quiz questions into Captivate using the GIFT format, you’ll learn how to create random quizzes using question pools and random question slides. Is creating responsive eLearning a hot topic in your corporate training initiative? You’ll learn how to create lessons that automatically reflow to fit just about any kind of display (including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smart phones). You’ll fine-tune your Captivate production skills by leveraging object styles, master slides, themes, and advanced actions. You’ll engage your learners like never before by using variables, widgets, and learner interactions (including drag and drop). You will also learn how to create branching scenarios that allow learners to plot their own path through your content.

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Full Course Outline:

1 – CAPTION PRE-EDITING

Rehearse a Script
Set Recording Preferences
Record a Software Simulation
Edit a Text Capture Template

2 – VIDEO DEMOS

Record a Video Demo
Add a Video Zoom
Add a Video Pan
Smooth a Mouse Path and Show Visual Clicks
Split a Video
Trim a Video
Insert a Video Project into a Standard Project
Publish a Video Demo

3 – CUSTOM STYLES, BRANCHING AND AGGREGATING

Create a Text Style
Apply a Style Globally
Export and Import a Style
Name a Slide
Copy/Paste Project Assets
Use Buttons to Create a Branch
Explore the Branching Tab
Create a Slide Group
Publish SWFs
Aggregate SWFs

4 – RANDOM QUIZZES

Review a GIFT File
Import a Question from a GIFT File
Create Question Pools
Move Questions to Pools
Insert Random Question Slides

5 – ACCESSIBLE ELEARNING

Set Document Information
Enable Accessibility
Add Accessibility Text to Slides
Import Slide Audio
Add Shortcut Keys
Add Closed Captions
Set a Tab Order

6 – VARIABLES AND WIDGETS

Add Project Information
Insert a System Variable
Edit a System Variable
Create a User Variable
Use a Variable to Gather Data
Insert and Format a Widget

7 – INTERACTIONS

Insert a Process Circle
Create a Basic Drag and Drop Interaction
Manage Drag and Drop Buttons and Write Captions
Create a “Trick” Retry Slide
Explore an Advanced Drag and Drop Project
Create an Advanced Drag and Drop Interaction
Change the States of a Smart Shape
Use States to Swap Images

8 – ACTIONS

Use a Completed Action
Name Objects
Create a Mask
Control Object Visibility
Create a Standard Advanced Action
Attach an Action to a Button
Group Timeline Objects
Create a Variable
Create a Conditional Action
Create Decision Blocks

9 – MASTERS, THEMES, AND TEMPLATES

Work with the Main Master Slide
Work with Content Masters
Apply a Master to Filmstrip Slides
Edit a Master
Apply a Theme
Create a Custom Theme
Review a Template
Base a Project on a Template
Create a Project Template
Insert a Placeholder

10 – RESPONSIVE PROJECTS

Review a Responsive Project
Customize Breakpoints
Save a Standard Project as Responsive
Insert and Name Fluid Boxes
Add Content to Fluid Boxes
Switch Design Modes
Use the Position Inspector
Modify a Single Breakpoint
Exclude from View
Add a New Breakpoint
Position and Link Objects
Edit Breakpoint Object Styles

11 – REPORTING RESULTS

Set Quiz Reporting Options
Create a Manifest File
Report a Button Interaction
Adjust Slide Object Interaction
Preview in SCORM Cloud
Publish a Content Package
Create an LMS Account
Create an LMS Course
Attach a Lesson to a Course
Test an eLearning Course

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Knowledgeable Instructors

Our instructors are certified professionals. They are trained on the latest features and how to get the most out of software programs.

Hands-on Labs

No boring lectures! Our courses are designed to give students lots of time to practice what they are learning with hands-on exercises and projects.

Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate of completion at the end of every course.

Up-to-date Curriculum

Each course comes with a helpful and up-to-date ebook which will contain instruction and practice exercises.

Time Saving Tips N Tricks

In each course, your instructor will show you tips and tricks that will save you time and make you more efficient.

Friendly and Helpful Staff

Our staff is dedicated to your success. Each team member is trained to provide the absolute best customer service possible.

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