ZZYZX, The Last Word in Training Design

Welcome to our demonstration site where you will find a model training curriculum. It consists of numerous example modules developed by ZZYZX Training. This demonstration curriculum is about E-training itself, so that in touring this site you learn about two things: (1) you learn about eLearning itself and (2) about how we are able to assist you in developing your own network course-ware.

Of the modules listed below, many are free, requiring only that you create a user name, password, and profile, then log-on. You can obtain access to all the demonstration material by either of two methods: first (and fastest) send an e-mail request to me, Michael Pretzinger, by clicking on that name in the "contacts block" located off to the bottom right another way is to create a Moodle log-in using the "log-on block" on this page. I will reply with an e-mail, giving you a log on user name and password that you will share with other visitors. However, I only register new users on site once a week, so there may be a little delay, but you will have a unique log on. We will use your business information only to get in touch with you; we don't sell, share or distribute your information. You can always log on as a guest and look around, in which case you don't have to provide any information. If you choose to remain a guest you will be very limited as to what you can do in the interactive modules; for example, you can't participate in the forum below, only read it.

This is a Moodle site, a wonderful (but not perfect) open-source Content Management System (CMS) as well as a Learning Management System (LMS). We also develop websites in Dreamweaver and Joomla, and sites custom coded in XML, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. (PHP, Ajax, Ruby on Rails and so on, if required, are outsourced to skilled and creative programmers.)

Coursework examples were developed using Adobe E-Suite, Camtasia Studio, Articulate 2009, FrameMaker, FileMake, PowerPoint and a dozen other content creation programs. One of the example lessons is about how to use FrameMaker to create structured documents. Another lesson shows you how to link AcroForms and LiveCycle forms with a FileMaker Data Base. If you find the content informative and valuable for your work you can register to take the full course for a modest fee. And, of course, if you become one of our clients the course in its entirety is yours.

DIRECTLY BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE LINK TO A FORUM OPEN TO ALL WHO HAVE REQUESTED "VISITOR" PRIVILEGES. ONCE YOU HAVE A LOG ON, USE IT TO MAKE COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, OFFER OPINIONS, AND SO ON. I CHECK IT WEEKLY AND WILL RESPOND WHEN APPROPRIATE. REMEMBER IT IS PUBLIC, SO DON'T DISCUSS PROPRIETARY COMPANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL ISSUES.

Welcome and enjoy learning.
Michael Pretzinger

• THE DESIGN FOR E-TRAINING FORUM