We have received information from top guru JoAnn Hackos about the following training event. These courses usually take place in the US, so it is good to see one being held in England: 

This workshop is designed as an introduction to Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA). DITA is an information architecture that presents a powerful solution for information developers. It is meant for those who need to implement structured documentation, including writers, editors, information architects, and their managers.

This workshop will cover the basics of creating DITA topics, assembling them into maps, creating relationship tables, and getting everything to process for final output. Everything is hands-on. You are required to bring a laptop computer and sample documentation to complete exercises with. Be prepared to learn how to use a DITA XML editor to author topics.

You will learn to:

• build a business case for moving to the Darwin Information Typing Architecture
• apply DITA concepts and methodology
• design and create information using a topic/task-based structured writing approach
• understand the purpose of DITA maps and how to create them
• create relationship tables
• recognize the need for specialization in DITA
• evaluate XML editing tools

WHEN: May 21–22, 2008 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
WHERE: The Elvetham in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
Sponsored by: PTC and Comtech Services, Inc.
FEE: $900 USD
FEE DISCOUNT: "2 for 1" discount for CIDM members! For details, visit
http://www.comtech-serv.com/workshops/registerUKDITA.shtml.
INSTRUCTOR: Frank Miller (see his bio at
http://www.comtech-serv.com/workshops/instructors.shtml#frank)
BOOK: This workshop includes a complimentary copy of the Introduction to DITA: A Basic User Guide to the Darwin Information Typing Architecture book.
REGISTER: Online at http://www.comtech-serv.com/workshops/registerUKDITA.shtml
or by phone at 303-232-7586.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: See our policy at
http://wwwcomtech-serv.com/workshops/register.shtml#policy.

There are only 30 seats available to ensure that you receive individualized attention. Don't procrastinate!