| Introduction | |
| At Course Completion | |
| Microsoft Certification exams | |
| Prerequisites | |
| Course Materials | |
| Course Outline | |
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This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and manage a Web solution using Microsoft FrontPage 2000. This two-day, instructor-led course is a combination of lecture, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on labs.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
| • | Explain the types of Web solutions that can be created using FrontPage 2000. |
| • | Explain the primary client and server features of FrontPage. |
| • | Explain the intranet construction process including site administration, user interface, and opening a new Web file. |
| • | Design, add, and modify a user interface including themes, content, and shared borders. |
| • | Design, implement, and modify site navigation tools. |
| • | Add and edit design elements such as graphics, animations, and frames. |
| • | Add additional functionality to a site using forms, discussion Webs, and database links. |
| • | Publish a site, perform basic site administration, and generate site management reports. |
This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam(s):
| • | To be determined |
Before beginning this course, students should have:
| • | Working knowledge of Microsoft productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel. |
| • | Working knowledge of Microsoft Internet Explorer and basic Web navigation skills. |
The course materials are yours to keep.
You will be provided with the following software for use in the classroom:
| • | Microsoft Office 2000 Premium. |
Day 1
Module 1: Overview of Microsoft FrontPage 2000
Topics:
Introduction to FrontPage 2000 Web solutions
Web terminology and concepts
Lab:
Installing Microsoft FrontPage 2000
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Describe the capabilities of FrontPage 2000. |
| • | Define Web terminology and concepts. |
Module 2: FrontPage 2000 Features
Topics:
Client features of FrontPage 2000
Server features of FrontPage 2000
Advanced features of FrontPage
New features in FrontPage 2000
Lab:
Exploring Microsoft FrontPage 2000 features
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Describe the client features of FrontPage 2000. |
| • | Describe the server features of FrontPage 2000. |
| • | Describe the advanced features of FrontPage 2000. |
| • | Describe the differences between FrontPage 2000 and FrontPage 98. |
Module 3: Introduction to the Construction Process
Topics:
Planning the Web solution back-end
Planning the Web solution front-end
Opening a Web
Lab:
Constructing a Web solution
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Describe the intranet construction process in terms of back-end needs. |
| • | Describe the intranet construction process in terms of front-end needs. |
| • | Create and save a Web site. |
Module 4: Building the User Interface
Topics:
Assembling your content inventory
Adding text and content
Lab:
Using FrontPage 2000 to build the user interface
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Describe what is included in a content inventory and where to save the content inventory. |
| • | Implement and customize a theme. |
| • | Add and modify text and content. |
| • | Create and modify a shared border. |
Day 2
Module 5: Designing and Implementing Site Navigation
Topics:
Setting a navigation structure
Adding navigation bars
Adding a table of contents
Creating hyperlinks
Adding e-mail links
Lab:
Designing and implementing site navigation
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Create a navigation structure for a Web site. |
| • | Add navigation bars and features to a Web site. |
| • | Create and customize a table of contents. |
| • | Add hyperlinks and e-mail links to a Web site. |
| • | Add e-mail links to a Web site. |
Module 6: Adding Design Elements
Topics:
Adding graphic elements
Adding animation effects
Working with frames
Lab:
Adding design elements to your Web solution
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Add graphic elements to a site and edit them using graphics editing tools. |
| • | Add animation and action effects to objects, pictures, and menus. |
| • | Add and use frames on a site. |
Module 7: Adding Functionality to the Site
Topics:
Designing and adding feedback forms
Adding a discussion Web
Creating database connections
Lab:
Using the Forms Wizard
Creating and managing a discussion Web
Creating and customizing a database connection
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Design and add a feedback form. |
| • | Create and manage a discussion Web. |
| • | Create and modify a connection to a database. |
Module 8: Publishing and Administrating the Site
Topics:
Publishing the site using FTP
Administrating the site
Planning for growth
Lab:
UPublishing and administering your Web solution
Skills:
Students will be able to:
| • | Publish a Web solution using FTP. |
| • | Describe how to administer a FrontPage Web solution. |
| • | Describe how to plan for growth. |
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