You will create software demonstration and interactive simulation projects using Adobe Captivate 2.0.
Adobe Training Prerequisites
Familiarity with Windows operating system; Microsoft Internet Explorer; and basic computing terminology.
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Target Student
The audience for this course is beginning and intermediate Adobe Captivate 2.0 users who want to create software demonstrations and interactive simulations.
Hardware Requirements
- At least 600 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent
- 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
- 100 MB available disk space
- Minimum resolution 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 or higher recommended)
- Microphone to record audio
- Speakers and sound card
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore the Adobe Captivate interface.
- work with text captions and pointers.
- work with the Timeline.
- work with images and Highlight Boxes.
- insert animations.
- record a software demonstration with audio.
- record and work on software simulations with interactivity.
- insert rollover captions and images.
- add quizzes.
- update Adobe Captivate projects.
- use e-learning features for software simulation projects.
- publish Adobe Captivate projects.
- work with MenuBuilder projects.
Platform Requirements
Software Requirements
- Windows 2000 or XP
- Adobe Captivate 2.0
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
- Adobe Flash Player version 6.0 or later
Adobe Training Course duration
1 Day
Adobe Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Recording Software Demonstrations
- Topic 1A: Explore the Adobe Captivate Environment
- Topic 1B: Create a Software Demonstration
- Topic 1C: Edit Slides
Lesson 2: Working with Text Captions and Pointers
- Topic 2A: Update Text Captions
- Topic 2B: Modify the Pointer
Lesson 3: Working with the Timeline
- Topic 3A: Use the Timeline
- Topic 3B: Set Stacking Order
Lesson 4: Working with Objects
- Topic 4A: Insert Images
- Topic 4B: Edit Images
- Topic 4C: Stack and Merge Images
- Topic 4D: Change the Highlight Box Properties
Lesson 5: Inserting Animations
- Topic 5A: Insert Text Animations
- Topic 5B: Insert Animations
Lesson 6: Recording Software Demonstrations with Audio
- Topic 6A: Record Audio Files
- Topic 6B: Work with Audio Files
Lesson 7: Recording Simulations with Interactivity
- Topic 7A: Record Software Simulations
- Topic 7B: Edit Click Boxes
- Topic 7C: Import PowerPoint Slides
- Topic 7D: Insert Buttons
- Topic 7E: Insert Text Entry Boxes
Lesson 8: Inserting Rollover Captions and Images
- Topic 8A: Insert Rollover Captions
- Topic 8B: Insert Rollover Images
Lesson 9: Adding Quizzes
- Topic 9A: Insert Question Slides
- Topic 9B: Set Reporting Options for Interactive Elements
Lesson 10: Updating Projects
- Topic 10A: Record Additional Slides
- Topic 10B: Import Slides from Other Adobe Captivate Projects
Lesson 11: Using E-learning Features
- Topic 11A: Organize Quizzes
- opic 11B: Create a Manifest File
Lesson 12: Publishing Projects
- Topic 12A: Prepare to Publish Projects
- Topic 12B: Resize Projects
- Topic 12C: Use the Bandwidth Monitor
- Topic 12D: Publish Projects
Lesson 13: Working with MenuBuilder Projects
- Topic 13A: Create MenuBuilder Projects
- Topic 13B: Preview MenuBuilder Projects
