Marc Erodotou, Training Manager, Ektron, outlines the programs available to be trained in the Ektron product.

1. Ektron’s Global Training Program

2. Training Delivery Methods
Delivery Method Description
Instructor-led training • Training delivered at Ektron Training Centre’s
• UK – Maidenhead
• USA – Nashua
• Austrailia – Sydney
• On site at customer
• Pre-requisites – Training environment,
including CMS software and training
projects need to be set up by customer
prior to training commencing.
On Line • An on-line training event with an instructor
driving the course in real time
• Useful for audiences geographically separated
or cost prohibited budgets

3. Ektron Training Program

4. Ektron Training Program
Typical Developer Path
Admin
Developer
Advanced Developer
DXM

5. New Course Material
• New Training Branding
• Global program
• Standard Delivery

6. New Project

7. System Administrator

8. System Administrator
Designed for IT/System administrators who will be responsible
for installing and maintaining the Ektron system. System
Administrators will learn how to install, configure and monitor
the Ektron environments.
Key Topics
Understand Ektron System Architecture
Load Balancing with Ektron
Understanding the Server and Client Requirements
Installation of Ektron
Monitoring Ektron Servers
Setting up eSync
Integrating Active Directory
Integrating Email /SMTP setup
Upgrade Routine Options
Ektron production Security Checklist
DXH Connector Overview

9. Developer

10. Developer
Ektron’s Certified Developer Training is designed for website
developers who will be responsible for creating and maintaining
Ektron based websites. Developers will learn the primary
concepts of developing with Ektron
Key Topics
Navigate Ektron Workarea with ease
Develop an effective Information Architecture
Organize content with folders, taxonomies & metadata
Structure content using Smart Forms
Develop with Ektron’s Framework API
Develop menus utilising Templated Menu Controls
Effectively utilise Ektron Server Controls
Use EktronUI Controls
Manage Web.config files
Develop Master Pages and Child Master Pages
Develop with Page Builder

11. Training Program Costs
Scheduled Course Duration Cost Online Cost
System Administrator 1 day £400 per seat -
Project Manager 2 days £800 per seat £700
DXM 1 day £400 per seat -
Administrator 3 days £1,200 per seat £1,000
Developer 3 days £1,200 per seat £1,000
Advanced Developer (TBC) 2 days - -
Generic End User 1 day £400 per seat £400
Custom End User
(3 days prep + 1 day delivery)
3+1 day
£4,800 (up to 8 people can
attend)
-
BootCamp Course 5 days £2,000 -
In-house Scheduled Course Costs

12. Onsite Training Program Costs
Consultancy Duration Onsite Cost
Trainer 1 day £1,200
* Additional 1 day prep is optional for onsite courses @ £1,200 per day
** Up to 8 people can attend per course
Scheduled Course Duration Onsite Cost
System Administrator 1* day -
Project Manager 2* days £3,000 **
DXM 1 day £1,500 **
Administrator 3* days £4,800 **
Developer 3* days £4,800 **
Advanced Developer (TBC) 2* days -
Generic End User 1 day £1,500 **
Custom End User
(3 days prep + 1 day delivery)
3+1 day £4,800 **
BootCamp Course 5 days -

13. Monthly Course Schedule
•• Dev 3 days
• Adv Dev 2
days
• Admin 3days
• DXM 1 day
• BootCamp
• Hybrid Course
• 5 days
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14. Future Options
• Expand on-demand/online
• Looking at Training Portal
• Ektron Certified program
• Training Analysis offering