Catalyst Training Methods Siobhan King-Hughes 31 May 2004

Agenda  Why Catalyst?  Why Global Answers?  Catalyst Training Materials  Catalyst Support for 3 rd Level  Summary  Q&A

Why Catalyst?  World-leading visual translation environment  Developed in 1995  On sale since 1997  Recognised Industry Leader in Visual Localization Solutions –ClientSide Excellence Award Software Localization Tools 2003 & 2004 –Software Industry Award 2003 : Best Software Localization Solution 2003 –Golden Globe Award 2002 : Best Software Localization Solution –Golden Globe Award 2002 : Best Localization Technology –7 of the top 10 largest software publishers use Alchemy CATALYST in their localization process Siebel - Largest CRM Company uses Alchemy CATALYST Microsoft - Worlds Largest Software Company recommends Alchemy CATALYST for.NET Applications GlobalSight - Worlds Leading GMS uses Alchemy CATALYST Canon - Largest manufacturer of Printers/Digital Camera Technology GE - Worlds Largest Corporation  Used by over 10,000+ clients worldwide  Complete solution for software localization –Suite of visual editors –QA / Verification tools –Software engineering tools –Project Management functions  Supports over 70 file formats

Why Global Answers?  Specialist Localization Training Company  Trainers with hands-on industry experience  Alchemy Authorized Trainer  Delivering Standard, Advanced & Customised Catalyst Training  Also delivering localization engineering, QA & Project Management training

Catalyst Training Materials  Ready-to-run courses with full training materials, sample files & hands-on workshops: –Standard Course –Advanced Course  Customized Courses

Standard Course  Covers all the standard functions of the product –Launching the product –The Project Environment –Preparing Files for Translation –Translating Files –Engineering Files  Suitable for entry-level users & translators  Student training manual –Full-colour, clear, precise, Step-by-step instructions, screenshots, key points highlighted  Support –Alchemy Authorized Training Company with hands- on experience –Full back up & support of Alchemy Development team

Advanced Course  Covers the advanced functions of the product –ezParse –Working with Datasources –Working with XML Documents –Automating localization steps with ezScript –Experts (Leverage, Update, Compare, Pseudo-translate, Quickship, Replica, Validate)  Suitable for students who have already attended the Standard course: engineers, team leads, language leads, Project Managers  Student training materials –Full-colour training manual –Ready-to-use hands on workshops for every module –Sample files CD, packed with multiple file types which can be used to demonstrate the product & run the workshops  Support –Alchemy Authorized Training Company with hands-on experience –Full back up & support of Alchemy Development team

Customized Courses  Customized to meet your needs  Emphasis on particular areas/features  Additional/Customized workshops  Back-up & support for Tutors

Catalyst Support for 3 rd Level  Teaching Resources: –Electronic copy of ready-structured training documentation –Electronic copy of training sample files (multiple formats XML, XLIFF DB,.NET etc) –7 ready to go workshops which can be issued to students as tutorial exercises  Tutor Support: –Expert tuition for 3 rd level tutors from industry experienced trainer –Theoretical & technical tuition for Tutors –Follow-on support  Certification: –Recognition by TILP

Summary  World-leading visual translation environment  Authorized Trainer with Strong Industry Background  Standard, Advanced or Customized Courses  TILP Recognized  Back-up & support for Tutors 

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