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Adobe After Effects CS5 Level 1 Fundamentals to Intermediate Get your feet wet in video editing with Adobe After Effects CS5. Our After Effects CS5 Level 1: Fundamentals to Intermediate course will take you through basic animation projects from start to finish. Adobe After Effects CS5 Level 1: Fundamentals to Intermediate is offered at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Creating HTML Emails Building and Broadcasting Successful HTML Email A 2 day class for those with little to no HTML experience who would like to carry out email marketing campaigns. Learn basic HTML for use in creating email layouts and forms. Also learn best practices as to not be flagged as a spammer. Ascend regularly offers this course at both Chicago and Deerfield.  more...

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Level 1 Fundamentals to Intermediate For both the experienced and the beginner alike. Get proper training in Photoshop to learn the basics or to pick up good practice using the application. Photoshop Level 1 is offered in both Chicago and Deerfield.  more...

Adobe Flash Builder Flex 4 Developing Rich Internet Applications For developers with experience with one or many Object Oriented Programming languages. A five day course that will teach the art of building a solid front end Rich Internet Application that will integrate well with the existing back end architecture. Offered in our Chicago location.  more...

Adobe After Effects CS5 Level 2 Advanced Learned advanced methods of video compositing with the top application in the industry, Adobe After Effects CS5. See how to combine still images to create a moving texture or place finished compositions into the composition you are currently working on and much more. After Effects Level 2 is offered at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe Illustrator CS5 Level 2 Advanced and New CS5 Features For a seasoned Adobe Illustrator user, this course will teach advanced functionality of Adobe Illustrator. Learn the difference between Effects and Filters, learn to use Bezier and gain an understanding of layers. Ascend offers Adobe Illustrator CS5 Level 2 courses in both Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe Illustrator CS5 Level 1 Fundamentals to Intermediate For beginning designers or current designers looking for formal training. Learn how to create vector graphics and import them into different applications. We offer Illustrator CS5 training at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe InDesign CS5 Level 2 Advanced Master Class Advance your skills with the leading publishing software on the market, Adobe InDesign CS5. Not only will you learn the higher level functionality of InDesign, but also the new features provided in CS5. Great for those with some experience to the seasoned veteran. Offered online and at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Level 2 Dynamic Content using PHP Dreamweaver from a technical standpoint. Learn advanced functionality of Dreamweaver such as, CSS, Advanced Behaviors and customization of the application itself. Use tool such as Databases, AJAX and Record Sets to provide dynamic content to your pages. Dreamweaver CS5 Lvl 2 is offered at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Level 2 Advanced Website Development and New CS5 Features Build a solid foundation in HTML and CSS using Dreamweaver CS5. For the experienced Dreamweaver user, you will learn advanced functionality and methods for website development. Our Dreamweaver CS5 Level 2 class is offered in both Deerfield and Chicago locations.  more...

Adobe Flash CS5 Level 3 Advanced Actionscript 30 This course is for those who are seasoned veterans in Flash and Actionscript 3. 0. Learn not to rely on the timeline and visual tools by learning advanced methods in Actionscript. Also learn to create more dynamic and interactive web pages and applications. Flash CS5 Level 3 is offered in both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe InDesign CS5 Level 1 Fundamentals to Intermediate Gain the fundamental skills necessary to utilize this powerful publishing tool. In our Adobe InDesign CS5 level 1 course you will learn paragraph formatting, typography, manipulation of graphics and objects, and then some. InDesign CS5 Level 1 is offered at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe InDesign CS5 Level 1 Accelerated Pace for Current InDesign Users or Former Quark Users For those with some experience in InDesign or another publishing application. Quickly go over the basics to graduate to more advanced techniques with InDesign. The class is also a great way to learn the new features provided in InDesign CS5. Ascend offers InDesign Level 1: Accelerated Pace in both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe Flash CS5 Level 2 Actionscript 3.0 Learn to create dynamic, interactive applications using Flash CS5. For the experienced Flash designer, learn the fundamentals of programming in Actionscript 3. 0 to gain knowledge in the technical side of Flash. This class will take you from variables and functions through to event handling and animation. Flash CS5 Level 2 is offered in both the Deerfield and Chicago locations.  more...

Ascend Training Hands On Illustrator I Class Chicago and Deerfield ASCEND TRAININGa ™S CREATIVE ADVANTAGE Ascend offers hands on workshops taught by top industry professionals. Many other facilities feature a professional trainersa with little or no real world experience. One Ascend advantage is that all our classes are packed with practical, challenging exercises. We feel that 2 days of training can get you up and running, and every minute of class is  more...

Certified, Hands On Flash Actionscript: Chicago/Deerfield Ascend Training ASCEND TRAINING'S CREATIVE ADVANTAGE Ascend offers hands on workshops taught by top industry professionals. Many other facilities feature "professional trainers" with little or no real world experience. One Ascend advantage is that all our classes are packed with practical, challenging exercises. We feel that 2 days of training can get you up and running, and every minute of class is spent  more...

Certified, Hands On InDesign Class: Chicago/Deerfield Ascend Training ASCEND TRAINING'S CREATIVE ADVANTAGE Ascend offers hands on workshops taught by top industry professionals. Many other facilities feature "professional trainers" with little or no real world experience. One Ascend advantage is that all our classes are packed with practical, challenging exercises. We feel that 2 days of training can get you up and running, and every minute of class is spent  more...

Certified, Hands On Photoshop I Class: Chicago/Deerfield Ascend Training ABOUT ASCEND: All our workshops are hands on taught by top industry professionals. Ascend offers a hands-on approach that others have yet to duplicate. Our instructors are not full-time trainers, but the top industry professionals out in the world working with the programs they teach. By working out in the industry with Flash, Dreamweaver, ColdFusion, Photohsop, Illustrator, InDesign, Avid and  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Level 1 Website Development and CSS Gain the skills to design and build professional grade websites which you can then publish to the web. Leave with the ability to create websites with both user interactivity and a sleek look. Great for both the inexperienced and those looking to learn the new features of Dreamweaver. Hands-on training at both our Chicago and Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Level 2 Advanced and New CS5 Our level 2 Photoshop classes are for those who would like to sharpen their skills. Many advanced skills will be covered by expert instructors who are Adobe certified. Skills such as alpha channels, retouching techniques, and filtering. Get first-rate training at our Chicago or Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe After Effects CS4 Level 2 Advanced Learn to use the industries top application for video editing by expert certified trainers. Be it for web, broadcast, or DVD this course teaches it all. So, join us at our Deerfield or Chicago locations for classes in After Effects CS4.  more...

Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Level 2 Advanced Website Development and CSS Hone your skills in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 with Ascend's Level 2 course, for the seasoned user. Build off your foundation learning advanced functions of CSS, HTML and more. Explore advanced templates and also server side includes at either our Chicago or Deerfield locations.  more...

Adobe InDesign CS4 Level 1 Fundamentals to Intermediate The fundamentals of desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign are taught in person by Adobe certified instructors with experience in the field in both Chicago and Deerfield locations. Use frames with text and graphics while also learning formatting and typography. Explore this and more in Chicago or Deerfield with Adobe InDesign CS4 level 1.  more...

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Level 1 Fundamentals to Intermediate Experienced or not, our Adobe Photoshop CS4 course has information for all. Learn how to use Photoshop and also the new features in CS4. You will get an overview of organizing and using bridge, use of masks, and working with layers. Join us at our Deerfield and Chicago locations for Photoshop CS4 level 1 classes.  more...

Adobe Flash CS4 Level 2 Actionscript 3.0 This course is for those with a strong knowledge of Adobe Flash CS4. Learn the fundamental programming methodology likes the proper use of variables, methods, and instance names to more advanced programming such as condition statements, loops, and animation through Actionscript 3. 0. At Chicago or Deerfield, you can get hands on training by building basic games and animation with AS3 and Flash  more...

Adobe Fireworks CS4 Level 1 Web Graphic Creation Create graphics for the web from beginning to end in our Adobe Fireworks CS4 course. You will receive hands on training about working with image files such as GIFs and PNGs, tween effects, and even Dreamweaver CS4 integration. Learn how to prototype websites or export entirely into Dreamweaver in both our Deerfield and Chicago locations.  more...

Online Adobe Photoshop CS4 Level 1 Beginning Online Adobe Training Classes Ascend Training has been offering Adobe Authorized classes since 1998. Our Online Adobe Classes offer a cost-effective solution for training in Flash, Dreamweaver, Flex, Photoshop, InDesign and more. With many companies eliminating travel budgets, the Online division of Ascend Training is an efficient, affordable online solution. Benefits of online classes:  more...

Illustrator CS5 Introduction Adobe Illustrator is a popular and versatile drawing and design package. This course will give you the experience you need to produce professional Graphics and Illustrations and will increase your levels of productivity and creativity within Adobe Illustrator. Once you have completed this course you can move onto Adobe Illustrator Advanced course.  more...

The Seattle Coaching Clinic Coaching Skills for Managers Leaders Join us for The Coaching Clinic: Coaching Skills for Managers September 28-29, 2010 (This program has met the HR Certification Institute criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit: 11. 5 hours) Coaching is the quickest and most effective method for developing your employees. A fun, highly participative and practical course designed to provide you and your managers with the tools  more...

The Coaching Clinic Coaching Skills for Managers Austin TX Join us for The Coaching Clinic: Coaching Skills for Managers November 4th & 5th, Austin, TX (This program has met the HR Certification Institute criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit: 11. 5 hours) Coaching is the quickest and most effective method for developing your employees. A fun, highly participative and practical course designed to provide you and your managers with  more...

Photoshop CS5 Getting Started This course is designed for complete beginners and is well suited to those wanting to learn all of the most commonly used features found in Photoshop CS5. This course combines 2 days of intensive classroom based training with access to our extensive online learning content and instructor support forums. If you are unsure which Photoshop courses are most suitable then why not try our free  more...

InDesign CS3 for QuarkXPress Users Our aim is to train industry professionals migrating from Quark Xpress to what is fast becoming the industry standard software. Trained by professionals who understand the intricacies and pressures of real-world issues. Learn to access features previously only available in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop without leaving InDesign. Prerequisites Delegates should have good working knowledge of  more...

InDesign CS3 Introduction This course is designed to get new users up and running in the cutting edge page layout and desktop publishing application Adobe InDesign. At the end of the course delegates will feel confident to produce single and multi-page documents in InDesign and will have an understanding of the new and time saving features in this application.  more...

InDesign CS3 Advanced The course is designed for people who with sound page-layout knowledge who want to explore more in-depth features of InDesign. A working knowledge of the chosen computer operating system (i.e Mac or Windows on PC), together with a good working knowledge of Adobe InDesign. It would also be advantageous (although not essential) to have a working knowledge of Illustrator, PageMaker or Quark XPress.  more...

Photoshop CS3 Advanced for Design & Print This course is for those who wish to explore more advanced design features. You will gain experience with more complex techniques using channels, masks, separations and pen paths. Prerequisites Delegates should have sound knowledge of Photoshop or should at least have attended our Photoshop Intermediate course. Who Should Attend Designers, photographers and artworkers  more...

Photoshop CS3 Extended for 3D & Video A new course designed to get experienced PhotoShop users up to speed with the 3D and video applications in PhotoShop CS3 Extended. To get the most out of this course a working knowledge of the chosen computer operating system (i.e. Mac operating system or Windows on PC) is required together with a good basic knowledge of PhotoShop or to have completed the Adobe PhotoShop CS3 Introduction course.  more...

Photoshop CS3 Intermediate This intermediate course is for anyone wanting to gain a much higher level of understanding for the more advance features of Adobe Photoshop. It is an intensive course with hands on experience. A working knowledge of Photoshop is required to attend this course or delegates should have attended our Photoshop Introduction course.  more...

Flash CS3: Advanced Application Development Adobe Flash CS3: Advanced Design provides Flash designers with prior ActionScript experience the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to build more flexible and dynamic design-based Flash content. This course focuses on teaching students more advanced ActionScript topics that will remove a reliance on Timeline-based visual tools. Students will learn to generate dynamic design and navigation  more...

Flash CS3: ActionScript Adobe Flash CS3: ActionScript provides experienced Flash designers with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to create dynamically generated event-driven animation and interactive games with Flash. The course teaches fundamental programming techniques. It begins by introducing core concepts including instance names, variables, functions, properties, and methods; then proceeds through  more...

Dreamweaver CS3 Advanced: ColdFusion Application Development Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: ColdFusion Application Development provides students with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to build and manage dynamic websites using Dreamweaver and ColdFusion. In this course, you ll learn how to connect to a database, search and display results, and build a page to update the database. If you ve always dreamed of building a more advanced, data-powered site,  more...

Dreamweaver CS3 Introduction: Website Development This course is for people new to web design and development and want to use Dreamweaver CS3 to build intuitive, attractive and accessible web sites. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Website Development provides web designers with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to build and manage professional web sites using Dreamweaver CS3.  more...

Flash CS3 Introduction Adobe Flash CS3: Introduction is an introductory course that provides designers and developers new to the Flash environment the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to create rich Flash content. Students will produce an engaging interface using text, graphics, animations, video, and sound. Simple user interactions are added using built in ActionScript behaviors and Script Assist. In  more...

Audition 2 This is a course for those looking for a complete understanding of Adobe Video Applications. Those working in sound.  more...

After Effects CS3 for Animators Upon completion of this one day course on animation, delegates will have gained knowledge on the new animation features in After Effects CS3 and have practice in forming an animation using keyframes, expressions, keyframe interpolation methods and effects. A working knowledge of the chosen computer operating system (i.e. Mac operating system or Windows on PC), together with good basic knowledge  more...

AFTER EFFECTS CS3 FOR ANIMATICS On the completion of this course, delegates will have understood and practiced the controls and functions in After Effects to produce Animatics from Storyboards. A good working knowledge of After Effects and animation principles and/or to have attended our After Effects Introduction and After Effects Advanced training courses.  more...

Premiere CS3 Advanced Delegates, on completion of the Premiere Advanced Course, will understand and be able to use the Advanced tools and features in Premiere CS3. Delegates will also have an overview of the new layout features and advancements in Premiere including the interpolation of other adobe products such as After Effects, Photoshop Extended, Encore, Soundbooth, audition and Illustrator. A working knowledge of  more...

Premiere CS3 Introduction Delegates, on completing this Introduction course will be able to use the basic and most used tools in Premiere to capture, Import, edit, apply effects, mix audio, and output to a number of formats for Video, the Web and interactive media such as DVD and Flash. The Delegate will also gain knowledge of video standards, Compression and Editing Techniques.  more...

After Effects CS3 Advanced Upon completion of this Advanced course, Delegates will have seen and understood the new functions in After Effects CS3. They will also gain knowledge of Expressions, Motion Tracking and Particle Playground. Delegates require knowledge of After Effects or to have attended the After Effects Introduction course at Harlequin.  more...

After Effects CS3 Introduction Projects Creating and saving Projects Time Display Importing Files Photoshop and Illustrator Files Alpha Channels Adobe Bridge Interlaced Footage Pixel Aspect Ratio (PAR) Managing Footage The Project Panel Organising the Project Panel Proxies and Placeholders Viewing Footage The Footage Panel Cueing Motion Footage Safe Zones Viewing Transparency Compositions  more...

Acrobat 8.0 Professional for Print Production Knowledge of the chosen operating system (Mac OS X or Windows) and the source application from which PDF files will be created (e.g. QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign etc). ICC profile and colour knowledge would also useful but not essential. Graphic Designers and Pre Press Professionals and anyone who needs to know the technical requirements for creating PDFs for High End Commercial Litho and Digital  more...

Illustrator CS2 Introduction Adobe Illustrator is a drawing and design package. This course will give you the experience you need to produce professional graphics and illustrations, and will increase your levels of productivity and creativity within Illustrator. Once you have completed this course you can move onto Adobe Illustrator Intermediate course for Designers or Illustrator Advanced for printers courses.  more...

Photoshop CS2 Advanced This course is for those who wish to explore more advanced design features. You will gain experience with more complex techniques using channels, masks, separations and pen paths. Prerequisites: Delegates should have sound knowledge of Photoshop or should at least have attended our Photoshop Intermediate course. Who Should Attend: Designers, photographers and artworkers  more...

InDesign CS2 for QuarkXPress Users This course is designed to make the transition to Adobe InDesign effortless and effective without the loss in productivity. With this aim in mind, course content focuses on the similarities between the two applications, and also highlights additional Prerequisites: Delegates should have good working knowledge of QuarkXPress. Who Should Attend: Designers, production staff or print professionals  more...

InDesign CS2 Introduction This course is designed to familiarise users with the page layout and design features of InDesign. At the end of the course delegates will feel confident to produce single and multi-page documents.  more...

InDesign CS2 Advanced This two-day course will cover advanced text handling and text wrapping techniques, working with tables, drawing in InDesign, advanced methods of working with process and spot colours, using object libraries, InDesign s advanced transparency options and creating customised pdfs. You will also explore InDesign shortcuts, workflow management issues and receive hints and tips from experienced  more...

Photoshop for Photographers This intermediate course is for photographers, retouchers and image professionals who have a working knowledge of Photoshop. If you need to understand camera format, if you are supplying picture libraries, working with a large volume of files or require in-depth retouching skills this course will provide you with the necessary expertise.  more...

Photoshop CS2 Intermediate This intermediate course is for anyone wanting to gain a much higher level of understanding for the more advance features of Adobe Photoshop. It is an intensive course with hands on experience.  more...

Photoshop CS2 Introduction Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard image manipulation tool. This course, aimed at those who have never used the application, will introduce the essential tools and techniques through hands-on exercises and theory. Delegates will gain an understanding of Photoshop to use it with confidence.  more...

Gain Practical Experience with Illustrator! Learn the industry-standard professional vector drawing program Adobe Illustrator CS5. Gain practical experience with Illustrator's precision drawing and transformation tools for creating and editing B zier curves, color, gradients, gradient mesh, patterns, transparency, type, layers, and more. Learn how your artwork can interface with Photoshop and be rasterized for further creative enhancement,  more...

Illustrator training - Adobe CS5 Illustrator Learn the industry-standard professional vector drawing program Adobe Illustrator CS5. Gain practical experience with Illustrator's precision drawing and transformation tools for creating and editing B zier curves, color, gradients, gradient mesh, patterns, transparency, type, layers, and more. Learn how your artwork can interface with Photoshop and be rasterized for further creative enhancement,  more...

An Introduction to Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio Course Description: This two-day class guides you through editing audio files, repair field, recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronise audio and video, analyse and fix common audio problems and perform other creative sound design techniques. This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia  more...

Embracing the Change A Mindful Journey through Menopause For many women, approaching and going through the menopause can be both a challenging and a liberating experience, as we come to terms with changes in our bodies and emotions, the roles we play in life and the ways in which we define ourselves. In our contemporary Western culture, we allow ourselves little time for rest, reflection and celebration of this important phase in our lifea ™s  more...

Adobe CS Master This course has been created so the user can learn the skills required to incorporate all the packages of the adobe Creative Suite 5  more...

Adobe Illustrator Advanced Aspecta ™s advanced Illustrator course will suit graphic professionals who need an extensive understanding of vector illustrations and the many features of Illustrator. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises included in the course. The course is also recommended as a preparation for users planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert status.  more...