Content Manager
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| For |
Those frequently adding or modifying web pages, copy, and images |
| Pre-requisite |
None |
| Optimal Student Background |
Proficient in Word, worked with a shared drive |
| Duration |
6 hours (two sessions in 1 or 2 days) |
Course Description
This course includes all the required information for end-users to become content contributors/publishers and basic webpage creators/publishers. This is an introductory dotCMS course intended for ALL USERS of dotCMS. This training teaches all the basic dotCMS operations such as creating and managing content (copy, images, video), permissions, versions, creating menu links and virtual links, the user workflow, content contribution, and using containers and templates for webpage creation. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.
*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.
Content Architect
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| For |
Those implementing dotCMS and those wishing to master advanced level concepts of the complete dotCMS feature set. |
| Pre-requisite |
None |
| Optimal Student Background |
Basic HTML knowledge, web development skills |
| Duration |
12 hours (broken up into 2 or 3 days) |
Course Description
This course is intended for dotCMS users who have complete knowledge of all dotCMS basic functions provided by the Content Manager Level I training. This course teaches the creation of containers, structures, relationships, templates, velocity code macros, dynamic pages, groups and roles, as well as the use of other advanced features such as the event calendar and form handler. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.
*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.
Web Developer
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| For |
Webmasters who have completed the Content Architect training and wish to focus on advanced level dotCMS programming tools for site building. |
| Pre-requisite |
Content Architect |
| Optimal Student Background |
Basic HTML, Basic Javascript, Basic velocity syntax, web development skills |
| Duration |
12 hours (broken up into 2 or 3 days) |
Course Description
This course is a must for web developers and HTML/Javascript coders planning to create dynamic, content rich websites and/or custom web application features in dotCMS. The Web Developer training course is an advanced course designed for users who have already completed the dotCMS Content Architect training and wish to learn dotCMS view tools and macros, advanced velocity programming, building widgets with parameters, creating/ingesting data feeds, session handling, custom theme building, URL Mapping, and other advanced programming techniques in dotCMS.
*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.
Java Developer
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| For |
Java developers who want to build or integrate applications with dotCMS |
| Pre-requisite |
Content Architect |
| Optimal Student Background |
Java development skills |
| Duration |
12 hours (broken up into 2 or 3 days) |
Course Description
This course is intended for dotCMS users who have complete knowledge of all dotCMS basic and advanced functions provided by the first two dotCMS courses and are looking to get their hands on the Java dotCMS source code. This course provides an overview of the dotCMS java APIs and architecture, source control with git merge and revision handling, setting up an Eclipse environment, dotCMS java source code, portlet development, systems integration as well as Velocity and AJAX programming.
*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.
Server Administration
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| For |
Those responsible for dotCMS server administration |
| Pre-requisite |
General server knowledge |
| Optimal Student Background |
Windows or Linux/Unix server administration |
| Duration |
6 hours (broken up into 2 days) |
Course Description
This course is intended for those who will be assigned to the server administration of the dotCMS installation. Server administrators will learn how to configure and implement LDAP user authentication as well as auto-synchronization of LDAP groups with the dotCMS user groups and roles. The course will teach administrators how to implement the dotCMS in a clustered environment, dotCMS maintenance tasks, and how to fine tune dotCMS performance on a server. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.
*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.
Permissions
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| For |
Webmasters who but need an in-depth permissions refresher or those who are upgrading from a prior dotCMS version and need some help navigating permissions. |
| Pre-requisite |
Content Architect |
| Optimal Student Background |
Experienced dotCMS users who have completed Content Architect Training |
| Duration |
3 hours |
Course Description
Complete training on planning role distribution to users, LDAP authentication integration, permission inheritance, best practices for widespread sharing or limited views to all dotCMS objects including forms and dynamic widgets.
*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.
