Catalyst Training Methods

Siobhan King-Hughes

31 May 2004

Agenda

Why Catalyst? Why Global Answers? Catalyst Training Materials Catalyst Support for 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 www.globalanswers.com

Questions?