Learning & Mastering ToolBook Instructor 7

Learning & Mastering ToolBook Instructor 7.1™ builds on the success of the 6.5 version by adding significant new content in the areas of CBT Essentials, The Actions System, and Connecting to Databases.

It still provides state-of-the-art training on today's premier Computer-Based Training (CBT) authoring environment - Instructor™ 7.1. In depth yet easy to understand, Learning & Mastering ToolBook Instructor™ gives you 20+ hours of training on all aspects of using Instructor. It is ideally suited for every developer from beginner to advanced.

	Professional Training on ToolBook Instructor 7.1 and Instructor 7.2™ Over 25 hours of in-depth training on all aspects of Instructor 7.1 and 7.2. Designed for both beginners and experienced developers, the CD provides thorough training on creating CBT, using OpenScript, publishing to the web, and much more. See the Course Outline Here
	61 Show Me Demonstrations As you learn about a particular Instructor 7.1 task, click the “Show Me” button to see a demonstration of the task being accomplished. You’ll watch “over the shoulder” of an expert performing the task with each step explained.
	56 Let Me Try Simulations When you’re ready to try your hand at a task, click the “Let Me Try” button to bring up a full simulation of Instructor 7.1. You’ll be prompted to perform a task based on the current training concept. Don’t worry if you make a mistake, that’s what it’s for!
	107 OpenScript™ Tips In addition to the two full training sections on OpenScript™, there are also numerous OpenScript tips throughout the training. When learning about a particular subject, just click the OpenScript tips button to learn how OpenScript is related to that concept.
	164 Expert Information Topics and Much More Want to learn more about a topic? Click the “Expert Information” button. The training also tracks your progress, provides a full glossary, provides the ability to search out the training pages you need with Full Text Search, administers a Certification Exam, and more

This professional training course covers all aspects of ToolBook Instructor™ 7.1. You get over 25 hours of in-depth training on all aspects of Instructor 7.1 including CBT essentials, the Action System, OpenScript, connecting to databases, adding interactivity, and much more. You’ll learn how to deploy your application on the web as well as via traditional methods like CD-ROM.

Organized in easy-to-follow sections, the training is presented one concept at a time. You can “dig deeper” to learn more about the concept by accessing related Expert Information topics and OpenScript® Tips. Or watch a “Show Me” demonstration of how to accomplish a particular task. And if you like hands-on training, you’ll want to choose the “Let Me Try” option on many training pages, where you can try a task in the Instructor 7.1 environment with gentle feedback when you go down the wrong path.

After you have completed the training, you will want to keep it nearby as a reference. It offers a glossary, index of training pages and expert information, and personalized bookmarks. You can even use the full text search feature to display a list of training pages covering a desired concept.

Finally, you can use the statistics that the training keeps to prove to your boss that you have been working hard on learning this stuff! When you’re ready, you can take a Certification Exam and print out your certificate to prove that you have Learned and Mastered Instructor 7.1!

System Requirements

Learning & Mastering ToolBook Instructor 7.1 may run on any system that can run ToolBook. If you would like to open the training in Author mode to see how the training was created, you will need Instructor 7.1 or 7.2.

Availability & Pricing

Learning and Mastering ToolBook Instructor 7.1™ is available right now!

You can buy this directly from Platte Canyon worldwide
Call: 1-888-ToolBK-1 (1-888-866-5251) or 719-548-1110.
or use the Platte Canyon Web Order Form to place your order on-line!

The CBT is priced at $165 per CD.

This courseware was developed using Instructor, Progress Tracker™ and Plug-In Pro™.

User Comments

I took the Learning & Mastering ToolBook CBT from Platte Canyon and found it to be most helpful.
The Platte Canyon program is the gold standard. I wouldn't say that it takes the place of the reference manuals because each serves its purpose, but obviously it is able to demonstrate things that you can only describe in a book. Is it better than a week long seminar? There are advantages to each, but the CD is something that you will have and will be able to refer back to again and again. While ToolBook makes it easy for non-programmers to create CBT, I have found that there is a lot to learn about ToolBook. If you have a programming background, you should be able to get up to speed quickly and the books and Platte Canyon CD will give you the tips that you need to get the most from ToolBook. If you don't have a programming background, then you really need these tools to help you get off to a good solid start.
I've got to second Jocelyn's recommendation for "Learning and Mastering ToolBook Instructor"! A great product from every perspective. The L&M module itself is an excellent example of what you can accomplish using ToolBook. The content is very comprehensive and laid out in a way that even the greenest ToolBooker can follow while not boring the more experienced user. I've learned an awful lot just by browsing the code and trying to understand all the things that make this little jewel tick. As I don't have a formal programming background, it's been an excellent reference in learning to code the *right* way.
I bought the Learning & Mastering CD the first week it was available. Now every new programmer studies with the CD (it takes around 5-6 hours not the 20 we used to have to spend) and gets a really good introduction about TB and OpenScript. Also, programmers with experience have studied with the CD and it has helped them to review concepts and to learn different ways of doing their activities. Initiatives such as this CD help small companies as ours in the process of "Learning and Mastering ToolBook."
As a more advanced user (not programmer, just developer), the thing that might be overlooked is Platte Canyon's (I'll just call them PC ... it's so correct ya know) decision to leave the scripts accessible to see how they approached some issues. I found that very instructive in many instances.
I really enjoy the details and the amount of information you have put into it. As you have stated in your marketing, this product is not only for beginners. You have successfully put together a product that will please novices as well as experts.

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