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Digital Publishing Mastery: Professional QuarkXPress Training Courses
Ready to take your layouts beyond the printed page? Our QuarkXPress training courses for Apps and eBooks are designed for designers who want to master the digital frontier. Whether you are searching for "Quark Express training courses" or looking to learn QuarkXPress for modern tablet and mobile devices, this one-day extension session transforms your static designs into interactive digital experiences.
The best part? No knowledge of coding is required. We show you how to use the familiar tools within the software to build sophisticated, feature-rich content for the modern market.
To support your professional development, we run these classes according to demand. For those working from home, our online Quark XPress training is delivered over two half-day sessions, making it easy to balance your training with your daily workload.
What You Will Achieve:
— App Development: Learn to create professional apps for iPads, iPhones, and Android-based smartphones and tablets.
— eBook Creation: Master the skills needed to produce high-quality eBooks suitable for Kindle and other popular e-readers.
— Interactive Design: Build engaging digital publications without ever touching a line of code.
— Format Flexibility: Understand how to adapt your existing "Quark" skills for the diverse requirements of digital screens.
Private & On-Site Training Options
We can also bring this QuarkExpress training course directly to your team, allowing us to focus on the specific digital platforms or devices relevant to your business.
Cost: Just £415 (+VAT) per day for up to two people.
Additional Delegates: Only £75 (+VAT) per person.
Inclusions: The price includes comprehensive course reference notes and ongoing email support to assist you as you launch your digital projects.
(Trainer travel and accommodation charged at cost if required).
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If you're self-taught or need a refresher this Intermediate level course could be just the thing for you.
The Introductory course provides a deeper dive into the fundamentals of QuarkXPress for new starters who need to take a little more time to get to grips with the software.
Having problems with some particular aspects of QuarkXPress? Bring your document along to the Advanced QuarkXPress Course and take time to work on it with a trainer to help out.
Contact us today to bridge the gap between print and digital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I’ve heard people call it "Quark Express"—is this the right course for me?
A: Yes! While the official name is QuarkXPress, we know many professionals still search for "Quark Express training courses" or simply "Quark training." This session covers the latest version of the software, specifically focusing on its advanced digital publishing and App-building capabilities.
Q: Do I really need zero coding knowledge to create an App?
A: That’s right. One of the biggest advantages of our QuarkXPress training courses is showing you how to use your existing design skills to create interactive digital content. You won't need to learn HTML or CSS to produce professional results.
Q: Can I create both Kindle and iPad books in the same session?
A: Absolutely. We cover the specific workflows for both the Amazon Kindle ecosystem and the standard ePub formats used by Apple and other major e-reader platforms.
Q: Is this course suitable for beginners?
A: This is an extension course, so we recommend that you have already attended our Quark XPress Foundation training or have significant hands-on experience with the software before joining.
Course Content
What you can expect to learn on this QuarkXPress training course:
QuarkXPress Defaults Reviewed
- QuarkXPress Application and Project Defaults
- Customising Style Sheet, Colour Palette, H&J Profiles and other default settings
Creating a QuarkXPress Project with Multiple Layouts
- Choosing the Appropriate Layout Type (Print, Digital,)
- Layout Properties and Members
- Sharing Layouts
Working with Multiple Master Pages
- Creating Multiple Master Pages
- Linking the Text in Additional Master Pages to the Automatic Text Box
- Trouble-shooting Master Pages
Advanced Page Layout Controls
- Creating, Editing & Applying Paragraph, Character and Item Style Sheets
- Using the Page Layout Palette
- Creating and Editing H&Js (Hyphenation & Justification Profiles)
Creating Interactive Items using the HTML5 Palette
- Making an Item Interactive
- Choosing the type of interactivity: Audio, Video, Slideshow, etc
- Pinch/Zoom, Tap to Hyperlink, Scroll Zones, 360 Rotation, etc
- Creating Interactive Items using the HTML5 Palette
- Preparing the Content of an Interactive Element
- Linking an Interactive Element to a Shared Layout
- Interactive Elements as Markers
App Studio Publishing
- Creating an App Studio Account
- Uploading your App to the App Studio Cloud
- Previewing your App
- Modifying the Content of your App
- Publishing your App
Creating eBooks
- Creating an eBook from Scratch as a New Layout
- Converting an existing Print Layout to an eBook
- Creating a Cover for an eBook
- Understanding Reflow
- Creating Articles
- Adding Text, Picture, Audio, Video and Slideshow Components to Articles
- Re-arranging the Order of Articles and Components
- Deleting Components
- Splitting Components
- Formatting an eBook using Reflow Tags
- Mapping QuarkXPress Style Sheets to Reflow Tags
- Creating a Reflow Table of Contents
- Exporting as ePub
- Exporting as Mobi (Kindle Format)
- Previewing your eBook
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