The DITA Basics workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the DITA 1.3 standard, introducing the common information types and elements used to create technical documentation. Participants are guided through the process of creating DITA topics, applying metadata, reusing content, assembling topics into maps, and publishing content. Online sessions consist of conceptual descriptions of the elements, attributes, and options available to create content and demos by the instructor of using those items to compile output. Participants are given exercises to complete on their own between sessions, with instructors available during set office hours to offer assistance.

Why attend this DITA Basics course?

• If you're looking to expand your DITA strategy and implement more available functionality.
• If you're considering a move to DITA this course provides an overview of all that DITA offers.
• If you're new to a team working in DITA and want to learn the core concepts of DITA from an instructor.

Why attend this online course?

• You'll save cost on travel!
• You'll save time - no need to spend entire days away from the office!
• You'll have live interaction with the instructor to ask questions specific to your organization.