AppleScript and Automator Training

Private AppleScript and Automator training classes are available on request. We will work with you to develop a course curriculum that meets your specific needs, and then travel onsite to your office to provide the training.

Classes can be scheduled for daytime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

Courses Available

While courses are typically customized, based on a client's needs, we do offer some standard introductory classes, including:

Introduction to
AppleScript		 In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of the core AppleScript language, and learn how to start writing AppleScripts to automate tasks in their own workflows. Topics covered during this course include the following:
  • Introduction to AppleScript
  • Scriptable, Recordable, and Attachable applications
  • Non-Scriptable Applications
  • Scripting Additions
  • Writing and Saving Scripts
  • Fundamentals of the Core AppleScript Language
  • Error Handling in Scripts
  • Planning and Implementing Automated Workflows
  • Resources for Continued Learning
  • Much more!
Introduction to
Automator		 In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of the Automator application, and learn how to begin constructing workflows to automate time consuming and repetitive tasks in their own workflows, with no programming or scripting required. Topics covered during for this course include the following:
  • Introduction to Automator
  • Features of Automator's interface
  • Expand Automator's Reach with Third-Party Actions
  • Building and Saving Workflows
  • Running Workflows
  • Troubleshooting Workflows
  • Resources for Continued Learning
  • Much more!
Introduction to
AppleScript Studio		 In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of how to use AppleScript Studio to take their AppleScript development to the next level. Using AppleScript Studio, students can create robust AppleScript applications with interfaces, giving them the same look and feel of virtually any other Mac OS X application. Topics covered during for this course include the following:
  • Introduction to AppleScript Studio
  • Introduction to Xcode and Interface Builder
  • Introduction to Handlers (Subroutines)
  • Designing Interfaces
  • Linking Interface Elements to AppleScript Code
  • Working with Buttons
  • Working with Text Fields
  • Working with Progress Bars and Spinners
  • Working with Table Views
  • Resources for Continued Learning
  • Much more!

Additional courses, such as an application-specific AppleScript course, and modified versions of our standard courses, can be prepared upon request.

 More Information

All training classes are subject to our training rates and terms. For more information about training classes, request a consultation today.

Be sure to check out our introductory AppleScript Training CD too!
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