Training Videos: Technical Writers (Camtasia)

This course covers creating training videos with Camtasia.

What will I learn in this XHTML/CSS Part 1 course?

• record a video with audio of a simple software task
• edit recordings to eliminate dead air, disruptive background noise
• join multiple recordings into one
• add callouts to videos
• pan or zoom in on portions of videos
• add still images to videos

What XHTML/CSS Part 1 study resources are available?

You use links, videos and transcripts of those videos to learn these tasks, e-mail your instructor when you have questions, and send your work to the instructor for review.

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Register for this Camtasia course!

What Camtasia study resources are available?

You use links, videos and transcripts of those videos to learn these tasks, e-mail your instructor when you have questions, and send your work to the instructor for review.

Can I see some jobs posts for Camtasia?

• indeed.com September 2022 excerpt (popup).
• indeed.com September 2023 excerpt (popup).

Can I see some example units for this XHTML/CSS Part 1 course?

• Start and Save a Camtasia Video Recording
• Use Markers in Camtasia Projects

Can I have a look at the syllabus?

Camtasia for Technical Training

What does this Camtasia course cost?

• Course cost: $95 US, plus license to TechSmith Camtasia.
• Camtasia® 2021 Education. The education cost is $212.99.
• Purchase Qualifications for Education Licenses. Make sure you qualify and get approved.

How does this Camtasia course work?

• You have 93 days to complete the units of this course.
• You are welcome to work ahead of the schedule you see on your schedule page for this course. If you foresee needing extra time, contact admin@mcmassociates.io
• No refunds will be granted after the third day that you have access to this course.
• Unless results are automatic, your instructor will review, comment on, and return your work within three days of receipt. Expect an e-mail confirmation that your instructor has received your work.
• Your instructor is available many hours per week to answer your questions and provide other help. Setting up an appointment works best.
• The topics in this course are the most important at beginning and intermediate levels. You can request units on other topics; your instructor will consider adding them.
• Your instructor will gladly provide you with a letter describing the quality of your work in this course.
• Your instructor will make reasonable efforts to ensure your success in this course but can make no guarantees concerning your writing or career success outside of this course.

Register for this Camtasia course!

How do I register and when do I start?

1. Click the registration link just above. Once we receive your payment for this course, you receive a link in which you select a start date. Your schedule is then set up for you with due dates starting 3 days from the start date you selected.
2. For each unit:
   1. you do some reading, watch some videos to learn concepts and procedures for that unit. (You can skip units for whatever reason, but if you need a recommendation, your instructor will mention those omissions.)
   2. Use whichever software you prefer.
   3. you then practice the concepts and procedures of that unit. The videos show you step by step how to do the practice work for that unit.
   4. you send the practice work to your instructor, who reviews and comments, and if necessary explains revisions needed. You repeat the revision–review cycle until you get it right. (You can choose not to revise—it's your course, your money.)

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