InCopy CS2

Overview:

During this excellent InCopy CS2 course you will learn how InCopy can help you streamline design projects by allowing editors to work on parts of pages, spreads, or an entire document in parallel with designers. The course has been created by an expert instructor with years of experience, as you can imagine, you will be given an abundance of insider knowledge and tips.

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What skills will I gain?

• Bring your editorial process to a new level of efficiency with the knowledge of a seasoned professional
• Learn how to create assignments, track changes, and insert tables from Excel or Word
• Understand how the LiveEdit Workflow is designed to prevent conflicts

Meet the Instructor:

Adam Pratt joined Adobe Systems in 2000 and is currently a Senior Systems Engineer working with all of the Creative Suite Products, including InCopy and InDesign. He consults with creative professional customers regarding their publishing workflows and helps ensure a smooth transition to InDesign and the Creative Suite.

Adam is an Adobe Certified Expert in every application in the Creative Suite and a Certified Print Specialist, as well as a Certified Web Specialist. He was also the world’s first Creative Suite Master for CS1 and CS2.

Adam recently finished co-authoring his fifth book, “The Adobe InCopy CS2 Book” for Adobe Press, frequently tech edits books for several publishers, and occasionally writes for a few design-related magazines. You might have seen him present at industry seminars and conferences including the HOW Design Conference, MacWorld, MacDesign, Creative Suite Conference, and the ADIM Conference.

Before joining Adobe, Adam spent several years in the graphic design industry in a variety of design, production, and project management roles. His experience includes newspaper, book, Web, and multimedia publishing. He also founded one of the first Adobe Certified Training programs in the US. It’s this combination of his real world design experience, technical expertise, and training background that makes Adam such an effective trainer and software guide.

Course Outline:

Section 1 – InCopy for Writers & Editors

• Module 1: Introduction & Navigation
• Module 2: Getting Started
• Module 3: Editing Text
• Module 4: Formatting Text With Styles
• Module 5: Text Automation
• Module 6: Working With Tables
• Module 7: Working With Footnotes
• Module 8: Placing Images
• Module 9: Editing & Reviewing Stories

Section 2 – InCopy for InDesign® Users

• Module 1: Installing The Liveedit Plug-Ins
• Module 2: Exporting Content
• Module 3: Creating Assignments
• Module 4: Working With Notes In Indesign

Section 3 – Understanding LiveEdit Workflow

• Module 1: Using Check In & Check Out
• Module 2: Managing Updates
• Module 3: Calculating Copyfit
• Module 4: Example Workflows

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a InCopy CS2 certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.

What are requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

What careers can I get with this qualification?

With this qualification, you are able to fulfil various roles in a range of industries, such as:

• Editing
• Design
• Project management
• Management

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide any software with this course.