Welcome to our training center! This is the right place to learn how to make MediaZone digital signage software work for you. Please view our three training videos that give you a complete overview of MediaZone software in less than 20 minutes (yes, it's that easy folks). These training videos are easy to understand and will help you get started in putting our software to work. They are also useful for just learning what MediaZone is all about. Enjoy!
Online Training Available Now:
For those of you who want more personal, one-on-one training, we have designed an online training course that covers the basic operation of our digital signage systems, giving you the convenience of real time, expert training without having to leave your office. Whether you are new to digital signage or an experienced user, our online training is designed to teach you the basics of our most popular software packages in the fastest, easiest way possible for only $595.
Request a quote for online training today. Or, call 800-331-2019 and press option 4, and a customer service agent will be happy to assist you. Note: Online training is available for MediaZone, MediaPOD, InfoZone or MediaXtreme Interactive-3 digital signage systems.
For advanced users or corporate training, we also offer comprehensive two-day on-site training anywhere in the world. Alternatively, we offer one-day classroom training at our facility in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. Please see our course outline and syllabus below for complete details.
The course prerequisites are:
You are a registered user of MediaXtreme Broadcast, MediaZone, MediaPOD or MediaXtreme Interactive-3
Familiarity with Microsoft™ operating systems (XP to Windows 7) and MS Office products
You have read the manual
1-Day Regional Schedule
Location Keywest Technology facility, Lenexa, Kansas. 35 minutes south from Kansas City International Airport.
Class Size: Class size can range from 1 to 10 students.
Class Period Class training to be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breaks will occur at 50-minute intervals. Lunch intermission to occur between noon and 1 p.m.
Class Prerequisites Registered MediaXtreme user. Microsoft OS (2000 to Win-7) and MS Office products familiarity Students are required to read manual before scheduled training date.
Facility Provisions Adequate training facility will be provided by Keywest Technology including: Students are encouraged to bring laptops. Quality lunch catered by local restaurant; additionally, beverages and snacks are served.
Cost *$895 for one-day course. (*Does not include students travel or lodging expenses.)
Payment All payment for training shall be made 30 days in advance of training date via check or credit card. We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Reservations All training reservations can be made prior but not later than 30 days in advance of scheduled training date.
2-Day On-Site Outline
Class Size On-site class size is limited to six students. Larger class sizes are allowed at the instructor’s discretion. Classes exceeding 10 students will require an additional instructor and additional charges. Call for additional charges.
Class period Class training to be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or as class needs dictate. Brief breaks will occur at 50-minute intervals. Lunch intermission to occur between noon and 1 p.m.
Class Prerequisites Registered MediaXtreme user. Microsoft OS (XP to Win-7) and MS Office products familiarity Students are required to read manual before scheduled training date. Facility Requirements A computer with mouse, keyboard, and monitor per student running WinXP or Vista (laptops are encouraged) An appropriate monitor to view MX output (TV, LCD, PDP) A projector and screen for use by trainer. Coffee and donuts are appreciated!
Cost *$4,950 for two-day course. (*Standard cost includes trainer’s personal expenses for normal travel conditions within continental USA. Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico will require additional travel charge. Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia require additional charges. Request quote.)
Payment All payment for training shall be made 30 days in advance of training date via check or credit card. We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Reservations All training reservations can be made prior but not later than 30 days in advance of scheduled training date. Due to heavy training volume, no dates are guaranteed until valid reservation and payment is completed.
Typical Syllabus
Intro to MediaXtreme MediaZone & MediaCreator (15 Minutes) Industry Term Definitions Peculiar Term Definitions Theory of Operations Block Diagram Feature Set Listing PC Fundamentals (30 Minutes) Communications formats explanation Format pros and cons Format properties Networking fundamentals Security and data integrity Avoiding Pitfalls Typical OS installations
Content Creation (3 hours) Open existing page Modify text, graphics, audio, video on existing page Modify crawl Modify logo Modify background & color box properties Compositing modified page Saving, scheduling, and sending Existing backgrounds, making new backgrounds, importing backgrounds Modifying text, importing new fonts Importing new logo Creating new crawl Saving & previewing pages Template use overview
Creation Project Management (1 hour) Project management and scheduling overview Modify existing project folder or sets Modify existing player schedule Create new project folder or sets Create new player schedule Create and modify Event Controls (external device control) Project deployment Multi-user installations
The Test (1.5 hours) Create project folder or set Create folder content (minimum 2 pages, logo, PiP, and crawl) Schedule folder or set Deploy to player
Summary/Review (30 minutes plus any time needed for item Q&A) Security Communications Projects Schedules Graphics Text Audio Fonts Crawls Logos Multi-users Question and Answer Period MediaXtreme Option Review (30 minutes) Additional Media Creator Software Local Weather Instrument Hardware Internet Weather News Crawls Data Acquisition Device Control
Certification issued upon successful completion of curriculum
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