Summary

Adobe Captivate 2019 – Beyond The Essentials

A course that teaches the higher-end, more advanced functionality of Adobe Captivate 2019.

Introduction

Course Objectives
– You will learn advanced Adobe Captivate concepts.
– You will learn to create highly interactive software simulation and to control the text that appears in the recording’s text captions by editing Captivates text capture templates.
– You will create responsive lessons (using Fluid Boxes and Breakpoints) that automatically reflow to fit just about any kind of display including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smart phones.
– Learn new features that Captivate now supports; such as, Virtual Reality with 360-degree images and videos along with interactive videos.
– Fine-tune your Captivate production skills by leveraging object styles, master slides, themes, and advanced actions.
– Engage your learners by adding variables, widgets, and learner interactions (including drag and drop) to your eLearning.
– Learn to create object styles, apply them globally, and import and export them. Knock large projects down to size by learning to create branch groups.
– Create branching scenarios that allow learners to plot their own path through your course.
– Create templates.
– Ensure your eLearning can be used by people with disabilities by adding such 508-compliant features as accessibility text, keyboard shortcuts, and closed captions.
– Enable Captivates reporting features and, along the way, learn about Learning Management Systems, SCORM, SCOs, Manifests, and content packages.

Outline

  • 1 - INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE SIMULATIONS AND CAPTION PRE-EDITING

    • Rehearse a Script
    • Set Recording Preferences
    • Record a Simulation
    • Edit a Text Capture Template
  • 2 - OBJECT STYLES, PROJECT SHARING, AND BRANCHING

    • Create a New Style
    • Apply an Object Style Globally
    • Export and Import an Object Style
    • Name a Slide
    • Copy/Paste Project Assets
    • Use Buttons to Create a Branch
    • Explore the Branching View
    • Create a Branch Group
  • 3 - VARIABLES AND WIDGETS

    • Add Project Information
    • Insert a System Variable
    • Edit a System Variable
    • Create a User Variable
    • Use a Variable to Gather Learner Data
    • Insert and Format a Widget
  • 4 - INTERACTIVE VIDEOS AND VIRTUAL REALITY

    • Insert an Interactive Video
    • Add Bookmarks
    • Add Slide Overlays
    • Create a Virtual Reality Project
    • Add a Text Hotspot
    • Add an Audio Hotspot
    • Add a Quiz to a Virtual Reality Project
  • 5 - 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
  • 6 - 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
  • 7 - ADVANCED 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
  • 8 - PROJECT TEMPLATES AND MASTER SLIDES

    • 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
    • Create a Project Based on a Template
    • Create a Project Template
  • 9 - RESPONSIVE PROJECTS

    • Customize Breakpoints
    • Save a Standard Project As Responsive
    • Insert and Name Fluid Boxes
    • Resize Fluid Boxes
    • Add Content to Fluid Boxes
    • Switch Modes
    • Use the Position Inspector
    • Modify a Single Breakpoint
    • Exclude from View
    • Add a New Breakpoint
    • Position and Link Objects
    • Edit Breakpoint Object Styles
  • 10 - 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 Inquisiq LMS Account
    • Create an LMS Course
    • Attach a Lesson to a Course
    • Test an eLearning Course

Course Schedule

*Indicates a course that spans over multiple days.

**Indicates a course that is only a half day.