FirstSpirit Training Program Qualified employees are the capital of successful companies and a central factor for optimum implementation of web projects. The e Spirit training program teaches your team of developers, administrators, editors, project managers and trainers the knowledge they require to implement content management projects with FirstSpirit with pinpoint accuracy, professionally and efficiently.
Seminar offers Developers FirstSpirit Developer Fundamentals FirstSpirit Partner Modules External Coaching FirstSpirit Module Coaching AppCenter Integration Training FirstSpirit User Experience Bridge Editors FirstSpirit Editor Training FirstSpirit Extended Editing Architects & project managers FirstSpirit Architecture Practical individual flexible The FirstSpirit training courses cover all project scenarios and topics covering every aspect of implementation and use of our software. They follow the modular structure of our solution and alongside basic and advanced qualifications, we also offer training for the various modules. Project independent training : You learn, on the basis of practical examples and exercises, how to create your own demo projects and to purposefully use our CMS Individual coaching : Training in a specific project scenario, for each phase of a project, are tailored to specific customer needs Small groups : With a maximum of six (in developer training courses) to ten participants (in editor courses), our experienced trainers are able to easily respond to each individual On site/off site training : All seminars can be optionally held onsite on a customer s/ partner s premises or in our training center at the e Spirit head office in Dortmund, Germany
Certification Participants in the e Spirit training program acquire comprehensive know how on the use of FirstSpirit, which they can soundly implement in practice. We confirm this with a certificate. For companies, which would like to qualify as an official e Spirit partner, participation in the FirstSpirit Developer Fundamentals training courses is obligatory agencies and IT service providers, which have appropriately trained FirstSpirit experts on their team are certified as e Spirit Trained Partners. Teilnahme Participation If you have any questions about our training, the requirements and contents or would like to have an individual proposal for our on site course rates, please contact us we will be pleased to help you. Your contact: USA/Canada: +1 781 862 5511 Europe: +49 231 477 77 0 training@e Spirit.com
Seminar offer for developers FirstSpirit Developer Fundamentals With these training courses, software developers acquire comprehensive fundamental knowledge for purposeful implementation of FirstSpirit projects. All e Spirit partners who have at least e Spirit Trained Partner status have taken these courses. FirstSpirit Developer Training Basic The basic training is aimed at customers and partners who want to develop their own projects with FirstSpirit. It teaches all the basic principles of template development with the objective of creating a complete demo project. Requirements: Participants need general knowledge in HTML and scripting languages like JavaScript. Contents: architecture of FirstSpirit, fundamentals of project management, structure of the SiteArchitect (JavaClient) new features introduced by FirstSpirit 5 url management with FirstSpirit 5 template development: creating pages, sections, format, link and table templates linking databases rights/permissions management using dynamic input forms workflows using usability features correctly Duration: 4 days FirstSpirit Developer Training Basic (4.2) The basic training offered on basis of FirstSpirit release 4.2 will no longer be offered beginning beyond August. If you require a FirstSpirit 4.2 Training please contact us.
FirstSpirit 5.1 Upgrade Training The FirstSpirit Upgrade Training is aimed at customers and partners who have experiences in implementing FirstSpirit projects using the FirstSpirit 4.x releases and plan to migrate or start a project based on the new product release. It teaches which step must be taken account for migrating and how to use the new features. Requirements : Participation of the FirstSpirit Developer Training Basic Contents: Preparation steps in advance of a migration The upgrade process (obligatory and optional tasks) Dynamic forms (validating editor input) New Functions to optimize the development process TemplateDebugger Externalisation of development (using a version controll system) Using the new global search Programming Snippets Using the new ContentCreator (WebEdit 5) New technical possibilities (improvement of the FirstSpirit API) Content Transport URL management Duration: 1 day FirstSpirit Developer Training Advanced FirstSpirit can be quickly and easily extended. The system provides an API interface for precisely this purpose. The advanced training builds on participation of the FirstSpirit Developer Training Basic and is aimed at experienced FirstSpirit developers. Requirements: Participation of the FirstSpirit Developer Training Basic Java programming experience Knowledge in using a development environment (IntelliJ or Eclipse). Contents: options for extending FirstSpirit handling the Beanshell console development of scripts in the editor working in the IDE Implementing scripts with and without threading Implementing a media importer use scenarios for FirstSpirit modules The different types of modules and the structure of FirstSpirit modules
creating an FSM (FirstSpirit module) using the search API using the ContentCreator API (WebEdit 5) using modules in scripts Duration: 3 days FirstSpirit Installation & Administration In this workshop, system support staff learn the basics for effective and successful installation and administration of the FirstSpirit CMS. Contents: The FirstSpirit architecture and concept Installation, configuration and testing the FirstSpirit server Introduction to Webmonitor Initial creation and importing of a project Configuring projects Roles and rights management: Creating users and groups, assigning users to projects Rights assignment in the FirstSpirit client Integrating external databases Linking external user management systems via LDAP Linking external monitoring tools Configuring and testing deployments Duration: 1 day FirstSpirit Module Coaching e Spirit coaching for use of FirstSpirit modules is given on the basis of specific customer projects. This means that we can address the project specific needs and specifically train the developers. Our trainers find out your requirements in advance and match the seminar agenda accordingly. During the coaching we teach how modules are optimally integrated in the FirstSpirit system environment. More detailed information on the individual modules is also available on the Internet under www.e Spirit.com/modules. Coachings for FirstSpirit module: BasicSearch Install and configure search functions for the content of your web projects and output the search results in a prepared format.
CorporateContent Collate content areas in a master project and make them available for other projects in the form of a subscription, while retaining the dependencies on media and references. DynamicDatabaseAccess Integrating relational databases in FirstSpirit and generating internal FirstSpirit data sources. The module supports seven different database management systems, which can be merged using the FirstSpirit integration platform. DynamicPersonalization Prepare personalized content and enable personalized access roles and rights management in FirstSpirit and possible authentication sources (LDAP server, Microsoft Active Directory, SQL databases, using single sign on). EmailMarketing Create, send and evaluate E Newsletters and Mailings in the CMS; including functions for subscriber and channel management. EnterpriseSearch Search through all editorial content (indexing for more than 300 file formats), search interfaces, filter options and personalization of search results, implementing links to external sources (e.g. databases or file systems) based on the technology of our partner Exalead. TranslationConnect Export content from a FirstSpirit project in a structured way for a translation process (media neutral in XML) and import translations, while keeping complex formatting and references. FirstSpirit AppCenter Integration With the AppCenter, e Spirit enables seamless interface integration of virtually any web application and Java application into the FirstSpirit editing environment. This unique integration decisively optimizes the work processes of editors, because they can work directly in the SiteArchitect (JavaClient) using their usual applications with their familiar look and function, without having to leave FirstSpirit. AppCenter Integration Training In this training course you are introduced to the AppCenter integration and by way of example you develop your first application integration in the FirstSpirit SiteArchitect (JavaClient). This training is aimed at partners and developers who have already attended the FirstSpirit Developer Training Basic and Advanced courses.
Contents: Introduction to the FirstSpirit AppCenter Concepts behind the AppCenter The new input component FS_Button Calling a browser application Exchange of data and objects between application and browser Drag & Drop in the application integration Duration: 2 days
FirstSpirit User Experience Bridge With the User Experience Bridge (UX Bridge) we provide extensive infrastructure that allows the developer to integrate existing applications into FirstSpirit administered Live websites or to supply CMS content to new, interactive and dynamic web applications. Apart from integrating web applications UX Bridge offers a lot more features. It enables the developer to publish content from FirstSpirit to almost any target platform desired (e.g. mobile smartphone applications). UX Bridge Developer Training In this training course developers will learn about releasing message based content from the FirstSpirit CMS. Participants will experience the UX Bridge setup, discuss various architecture scenarios as well as learn about the Repository Adapter which is used to feed FirstSpirit content to a fully functional demo application. In this context the attendees will also be taught different ways of connecting to various types of repositories which could, for example, be SQL or NoSQL databases. Content Theoretical basics and an overview about the hybrid CMS architecture Discussion about different scenarios in architecture Setting up the UX Bridge module as well as the UX Bus(ActiveMQ) Implementation of a Repository Adapter Error analysis Security and high availability Requirements Basics of template development in FirstSpirit Basic knowledge of module development. A completed Developer Training Advanced course is highly recommended. Know how to use a developing environment (preferably IntelliJ or Eclipse) Programming experience in Java Basic knowledge of message based communication (JMS), the Spring framework as well as Apache Camel might be beneficial Basic XML skills (Marshalling, JAXB) Duration: One day
FirstSpirit Partner Modules External Coaching e Spirit applies a best of breed approach to its product development and integrates the solutions and products of leading technology partners into the FirstSpirit Content Integration Platform. Our partners hold the relevant training courses and coaching for these FirstSpirit modules on our behalf. Portal Suite: IBM WebSphere Portal Integration Seamless integration of FirstSpirit and the IBM WebSphere portal. Liferay Portal Integration Seamless integration of FirstSpirit and the Liferay portal server. Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Integration Seamless integration of FirstSpirit and SharePoint 2010. SAP Business Package for FirstSpirit Seamless integration of FirstSpirit and the SAP NetWeaver portal. Information & Multisite Management Suites: CorporateDatabase Distribution and synchronization of database content between FirstSpirit projects for simple multi project deployment on different websites. DMS Connect Linking document management systems to FirstSpirit, based on the CMIS standard. DTP Publisher Module for automatic layout optimization and for the integration of InDesign in FirstSpirit for generating print files. Jive Installation for Admins / for Developers Implementing social networking, collaboration, community and social media functions by integrating Jive Social Business software in FirstSpirit. MobilePublisher Publish content optimized for mobile devices without additional maintenance. PIM Connect Integrate product data from Product Information Management systems into websites through the seamless integration of hybris e commerce applications into FirstSpirit. SocialWeb Entry into the world of social media: Creating and managing user generated content, ratings and comments in FirstSpirit.
VideoManagement Integrate the MovingIMAGE24 VideoManager into FirstSpirit and use the Software as a Service to upload, manage and edit all corporate videos directly in the CMS interface and to provide it online as a video stream. WebControlling Integrate website analysis on the basis of etracker into FirstSpirit. Seminar offer for architects and project managers FirstSpirit Architecture FirstSpirit is a classic client server application, completely based on Java and web technology. In this workshop you are introduced to the architecture of our CMS and learn how to optimally use FirstSpirit in your projects. The course is recommended for project managers and software architects. Contents: The basic architecture of FirstSpirit Overview of the functions of FirstSpirit SiteArchitect (JavaClient) and ContentCreator (WebClient) Functions and interfaces of the FirstSpirit server Explanation of fundamental concepts such as the Separation of content (text, media, content sources), structure and layout Pre generating approach of FirstSpirit Integration of databases and applications Optional standard modules of e Spirit and its technology partners Security and authorization concepts with FirstSpirit Server and project scaling Methods for content distribution using FirstSpirit The standard procedure in projects Duration: 2 days
Seminar offer for editors In the editor training courses, employees who are entrusted with maintaining the content of the customer project are made fi t for daily working with FirstSpirit. Each FirstSpirit training course for authors is individually structured, because it is not drawn up on the basis of a standard project, but is tailored to the specific project implemented by the customer. Editor training courses are limited to ten participants to ensure a pleasant learning atmosphere. FirstSpirit Editor Training The basic training is designed for learning on the job the online editors tasks are trained in the solution specifically implemented for them, in which they will subsequently work independently. Under these real conditions, all functions used in everyday editing work are learned. If features are irrelevant for a project, the users are spared superfluous training. Contents: The FirstSpirit architecture and concept Meaning of the individual stores (Page Store, Media Store, Site Store and Content Store) Explanation of the controls, menu levels, page references The FirstSpirit start page Working with the page preview Creating new sections and content Creating and selecting media Defining navigation structures Using the object and task list oriented workflow Content search options Assigning rights/permissions to objects Tips and Tricks Duration: 0.5 to 2 days depending on the type of project and the scope of training required FirstSpirit Extended Editing For users who conveniently manage their multimedia content, newsletter or e mail marketing campaigns, multi lingual websites pr social media platforms using FirstSpirit modules, there are advanced editor training courses, which can be booked in addition to the editor training. FirstSpirit VideoManagement for Editors Using the FirstSpirit editing interface to manage and edit videos and to integrate them on your own website as a video stream using the seamless integration of the MovingIMAGE24 VideoManager.
FirstSpirit EmailMarketing for Editors Creating marketing campaigns, mailings and newsletters in FirstSpirit and sending, personalizing and efficiently evaluating them directly from the CMS. FirstSpirit TranslationConnect for Editors Export content from FirstSpirit projects in a structured form for a translation process and re import translations while retaining all format requirements. FirstSpirit SocialWeb for Editors Providing and managing social media functions such as ratings, recommendations and comments in your own websites. Dated: 2016/01/12 e Spirit Inc. One Cranberry Hill, Suite 100 Lexington, MA 02421, USA +1 781 862 5511 us info@e Spirit.com e Spirit AG Barcelonaweg 14 44269 Dortmund, Germany +49 231 477 77 0 training@e spirit.com www.e Spirit.com