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Captivate Classic Essentials Course

(4.87 out of 5) 76 Student Reviews

About the Course

During this 2-day Captivate Essentials (Classic version) course, participants will learn the skills needed to create interactive eLearning content. With step-by-step learning, you will be able to create elearning lessons from scratch. When you finish the course, you'll know how to control the mouse pointer and add such standard objects as text captions, images, and highlight boxes. You'll be able to record, import and edit audio, and further enhance the learner experience by adding interactivity via click boxes, buttons, text entry boxes and import PowerPoint into Captivate.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for Adobe Captivate classic users who want to create interactive, engaging training simulations and scenario-based training with tutorials and quizzes, or capture and communicate knowledge visually.

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for attending this course; however participants are expected to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system.

Course Details

$1210 incl GST

  • Duration:2 Days
  • Max. Class Size:10
  • Avg. Class Size:5
  • Study Mode:
    Classroom Online Live
  • Level:Beginner
  • CPD Hours:12 hours
  • Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(AEST or AEDT)
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Course Dates

Sydney Class Dates

Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060

05-06 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
26-27 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
09-10 Apr 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
18-19 May 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
02-03 Jul 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
03-04 Aug 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
16-17 Sep 26 Wed - Thu Online Live
Melbourne Class Dates

Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000

05-06 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
26-27 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
09-10 Apr 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
18-19 May 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
02-03 Jul 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
03-04 Aug 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
16-17 Sep 26 Wed - Thu Online Live
Brisbane Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , QLD

05-06 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
26-27 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
09-10 Apr 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
18-19 May 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
02-03 Jul 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
03-04 Aug 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
16-17 Sep 26 Wed - Thu Online Live
Canberra Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , ACT

05-06 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
26-27 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
09-10 Apr 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
18-19 May 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
02-03 Jul 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
03-04 Aug 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
16-17 Sep 26 Wed - Thu Online Live
Adelaide Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , SA

05-06 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
26-27 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
09-10 Apr 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
18-19 May 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
02-03 Jul 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
03-04 Aug 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
16-17 Sep 26 Wed - Thu Online Live
Perth Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , WA

05-06 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
26-27 Feb 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
09-10 Apr 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
18-19 May 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
02-03 Jul 26 Thu - Fri Online Live
03-04 Aug 26 Mon - Tue Online Live
16-17 Sep 26 Wed - Thu Online Live

Course Units

Unit 1: Exploring Captivate

  • Explore a Finished Captivate Project
  • Zoom and Magnify
  • Navigating a Project
  • Explore and Reset the Workspace
  • Previewing the Entire Project

Unit 2: New Project in Captivate Classic

  • Creating a Blank Project
  • Adding Images to Placeholders
  • Insert and Format a Text Button
  • Disable Click Sounds

Unit 3: Recording Screen Actions

  • Preparing to Record
  • Rehearsing a Script
  • Reviewing Recording Settings
  • Reviewing Recording Modes
  • Record Using Multiple Modes
  • Record a Custom Simulation
  • Record a Demonstration that pans
  • Manually Recording the Screen

Unit 4: Using Captions, Styles and Timing

  • Inserting and Editing Text Captions
  • Modifying Text Caption Properties
  • Editing the Default Caption Style
  • Changing a Callout Type Used by a Text Caption
  • Controlling Slide Timing
  • Controlling Slide Object Timing
  • Check Spelling
  • Aligning Slide Objects

Unit 5: Working with Images and Smart Shapes

  • Inserting, Resizing, and Restoring an Image
  • Transforming an Image
  • Using the Library
  • Managing Unused Project Assets
  • Cropping and Renaming an Image
  • Removing a Background Color
  • Inserting Characters
  • Inserting Assets
  • Inserting a Cloud Callout
  • Creating an Image Mask
  • Deleting a Slide Background
  • Working with Photoshop Layers
  • Creating an Image Slideshow

Unit 6: Using Pointers, Paths, Boxes, and Buttons

  • Controlling Mouse Effects
  • Editing a Mouse Path
  • Cloning an Object Style
  • Inserting a Highlight Box
  • Inserting an Image Button
  • Control Appear After Timing

Unit 7: Working with Rollovers and Zooms

  • Inserting a Rollover Caption
  • Inserting a Rollover Image
  • Inserting a Rollover Slidelet
  • Inserting a Zoom Area

Unit 8: Working with Audio

  • Importing Audio onto a Slide Object
  • Importing Background Audio
  • Adding a Slide Note
  • Calibrating a Microphone
  • Recording Slide Audio
  • Importing Audio onto a Slide
  • Editing an Audio File
  • Inserting Silence
  • Converting Text-to-Speech

Unit 9: Working with Video, Animation and Effects

  • Inserting a Flash Video
  • Setting Flash Video Properties
  • Adding Animation to a Slide
  • Inserting Text Animation
  • Applying an Effect to a Slide Object
  • Applying a Free Fall Effect to an Object
  • Editing Effect Timings

Unit 10: Adding Interactivity

  • Hiding the Mouse
  • Replacing Phrases
  • Inserting a Click Box
  • Inserting a Text Entry Box

Unit 11: Working with PowerPoint

  • Importing PowerPoint slides
  • Applying Changes to All Items
  • Editing a Presentation
  • Synchronise with Source
  • Rescaling a Project

Unit 12: Introduction to Question Slides

  • Edit Quizzing Object Styles
  • Setting the Quiz Preferences
  • Inserting Question Slides
  • Editing Question Slides
  • Inserting a Knowledge Check

Unit 13: Adding Finishing Touches

  • Creating a Link to a Web Site
  • Applying a Skin
  • Editing, Saving and Deleting a Skin
  • Creating a Table-Of-Content
  • Checking Publish Settings and Adding a Loading Screen
  • Publishing a SWF and PDF
  • Running the HTML5 Tracker
  • Publishing as HTML5
  • Exporting Captions to Microsoft Word
  • Performing a “Round Trip"

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Student Reviews

(5.0)
11 September, 2025

Great course and great trainer, learnt a lot about Captivate and all of its functions. I will recommend this training to other training advisors.

Stephen S
(4.5)
07 May, 2024

We have procured version 12 of Adobe Captivate, to which there is not an existing training course; John was able to immediately modify and adapt to cater for us.

Bec G
(5.0)
04 April, 2023

John had great knowledge of the Captivate. I feel confident to start working with the product. Look forward to the Advanced class!

Georgia A
(4.9)
04 April, 2023

I am completely new to eLearning and have zero experience with any eLearning software. I was needing an overall intro to eLearning and to learn the basics of Adobe Captivate for upskilling. The instructor John was extremely knowledgeable and covered the material very thoroughly. There was a lot of valuable hands-on engagement in this course. I feel like I have learned so much in just two days and am excited to put my knowledge to use.

Rhonda M
(5.0)
25 October, 2022

Antony was a great instructor, very thorough, to the point and aligned the course to our level of competency to keep us engaged and not waffling on too much. I usually struggle to stay interested in a course, however I was interested, engaged and believe that I have learnt a lot of useful information that I will be able to transfer into my current role.

Sarah H
(4.5)
25 October, 2022

This course gave me a good understanding of the program, and demystified what appeared to be a complex program. I now feel I understand what's going on and how to work with the different tools. I can't wait to start some of my own projects.

Belinda D
(5.0)
24 February, 2022

John was professional and knowledgeable regarding Adobe Captivate. He was patient and helpful when I required clarification on certain points.

Damon M
(3.9)
24 February, 2022

The instructor was able to adapt delivery to accommodate my lack of software and was able to still deliver the content in a way where I was able to understand key messages, and I was provided with additional resources and ongoing support to ensure I had all that I need to gain value from the training.

Sasha H
(5.0)
10 January, 2022

Excellent course. Very informative and the pace was great. The instructor was very helpful and showed lots of helpful hints and tricks. The material was well structured and easy to follow.

Hayden B
(5.0)
21 October, 2021

I liked the hands on approach, although working on the laptop at home was tricky as captivate was quite slow and lagging. I ended up watching more than practising, but I found it really useful and I feel that I have upskilled.

Matthew R
(4.8)
21 October, 2021

Great trainer - very professional and well-paced. Course material & exercises very beneficial and good quality.

Suzanne W
(5.0)
09 March, 2021

The course was very useful and tony was a great trainer. The combination of learning and interaction was valuable as I came away knowing a lot more about how to use Captivate.

Jonathan D
(4.8)
10 March, 2020

The fact that John was able to customise the course for us. Also, that he was able to give us a lot of tips and tricks (especially in regards to setting up our projects)

Raelene S
(5.0)
10 March, 2020

Training course was fantastic, covered everything that we need to create our own training courses. Very valuable and I would definitely recommend this to any one who is creating their own packages.

Rachel P
(3.8)
15 January, 2020

It was great to get some wholistic information about instructional design process as well as the course content. I think the course was taught well... as a beginner I need a lot of practice. There was a lot of content and I hope my notes will be able to trigger memory. If not can use instructional videos as recommended by John. Thank you John for the course!

Lara C
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