Corel® Training Camp 2002
December 4-6, 2002

Attend a Special 3-Day, Hands-On CorelDRAW® and PHOTO-PAINT® 11 Training Session at Corel!

“ Tom Anzai is one of the premier presenters on CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. His hands-on, step-by-step training method provides students with a wealth of useful knowledge in a high-intensity learning environment.” — David Rivers, Director, Training Services, Corel Corporation.

Updated October 9, 2002

Are You Ready to Learn?! Corel Corporation is partnering with Tom Anzai of Anzai! Inc. to offer a three-day Corel® Training Camp, geared towards students who would like to learn Intermediate and Advanced features of CorelDRAW® 11 (includes TRACE™ and R.A.V.E.™) and PHOTO-PAINT® 11. Do you use version 9 or 10? No worries, at least 80% of the topics can be applied to version 9 and over 90% can be applied to version 10 with the difference being slight changes in the way you use features and the inclusion of the new Corel R.A.V.E.™program. An introductory knowledge of CorelDRAW® is required with limited or no knowledge of PHOTO-PAINT®. The training site will be at the Corel Corporation in Ottawa, Canada. This camp will be instructor-led by Corel-certified instructor, Tom Anzai.

This is a hands-on experience with at least 90% of the course hands-on on your workstation. The remaining 10% will be a special instructor demonstration of the various tricks and tips that can be accomplished in the applications. A combination of overhead projection demonstrations, workbook exercises, and handouts will be used to practice topics discussed in class. Each participant will receive the CorelDRAW 11 Advanced and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11 courseware published by Anzai! Inc.

Are you excited about this yet? We also have bonus keynotes from the Corel Product Development Managers along with door prizes to add to your software and gadget collection. This is a special class and the seating is very limited. So you better sign up quick, as seats are filling up fast!

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About Ottawa

Now, if you have decided to register (excellent choice ;-) or are thinking of it and would like to know more about Ottawa/Corel then we can tell you some scoops since we reside in this wonderful city. Even before Ottawa (formerly Bytown) was surprisingly crowned capital city of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857, it has never taken on the skyscraper mentality of larger centers such as Toronto or Montréal. Instead, the city of Ottawa and environs possess a less intimidating ambience that still fosters its logging-town mentality. Even today, the official population is a mere 324,000 but triples if you account for the Greater Ottawa area that includes bordering cities such as Nepean (where the Corel Learning Center is located) and neighboring Hull, Quebec.

You are reminded of the small-town preservation in the strict adherence of construction bylaws that prevent buildings in the downtown core from overshadowing the majestic Parliament Buildings. These buildings are one of the best-known symbols of Ottawa, and Canada for that matter. Before you shy away from its political roots, the Parliament Buildings is a must-see for several reasons. The Parliament Buildings were built between 1857 and 1866 and display what has been called the “purest example of ” Gothic Revival architecture in the Western Hemisphere. The structure is adorned with intricate carvings, gargoyles, and friezes. Too, it hosts special events such as the Changing of the Guard each summer morning, Canada Day (July 1st) celebrations and fireworks, as well as numerous protest gatherings to demonstrate the latest national fervor. Don't worry, our protests are much like the Canadian persona--mostly peaceful, organized, and cleaned up quickly! You can check out the Parliament Building cam that is updated every 5 minutes.

But let's not stop there. Because Ottawa is located on the shores of the Ottawa River, our cross-shore allies is the city of Hull (pronounced “ull”), Quebec. Fine dining (e.g., Café Henry Burger), National Museum of Civilization, Gatineau Parc, and French culture are a mere bridge away. Don't speak French? No worries as almost all inhabitants speak both languages. But give your French a go. If it's real bad then they'll respond back in English!

And since Ottawa is the capital of the nation it is home to a slew of a dozen National Museums including Aviation, Arts Center, Art Gallery, Library, and Science and Technology. Too, it is home to various Canadian museums including the Museum of Nature, Postal Museum, War Museum, and Contemporary Photography (next to infamous Chateau Laurier Hotel). In fact, a total of 29 museums can be found in the Ottawa area. Browse on over to the Museum Listings if you are interested in learning more.

About Corel Corporation

Corel's main building is located at 1600 Carling Avenue, a reflective glass building that you can see when driving on the 417 (Queensway) at the Carling exit. Once you find a parking spot in the smallish lot, you proceed through the glass front doors. On your left is the demo room that houses a small army of presentation equipment and sound systems that are intended to blow the media's socks off. Unfortunately, they hide all the gadgetry behind walls and partitions. Continue past the small café (boy, how many employees can you squeeze into that place?) to the reception area. Take a fistful of candies in the bowl to your lower right.

Directions

Here's how you get to the Corel Corporation Headquarters (1600 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R7):

• From the #417 (Queensway), exit Carling and head west. You'll pass the Acura dealership at Carling and Kirkwood.
• You'll see the Corel building (which is right next to the Queensway) as you approach Churchill Avenue.
• Turn left at Churchill (Mercedes dealership) into Corel and enter the parking lot. Mind the Expecting Mothers spots nearest the front door.

The actual training room is a called Discovery Room and is a standard facility with seats for 20 students. Expect contemporary computer tables, high-back chairs, and ample room. The Corel Training Camp will follow traditional hands-on learning and each student will be paired with a computer and large monitor. Be prepared, we have a lot of ground to cover in the three days of training!

There is a small cafeteria on the ground floor as well as a few restaurants within walking distance.

Recommendations on Where to Stay?

Any of the accommodations listed below are recommended, so it boils down to whether you want a no-frills type of hotel/motel or a typical business type hotel in the heart of downtown Ottawa. If you want to visit the Parliament buildings, or choose restaurants that are nearby, we'd recommend the downtown choices. Keep in mind that we are planning to host a dinner in the downtown Market area, so you'll have a chance to explore the downtown core after the dinner. Expect a $20 Cdn taxi fare given the 12 km (7 mi.) distance from any downtown hotel to Corel Corporation. Some downtown hotels charge for parking.

Since we have personally visited the accommodations listed below, we can comment on the following venues:

Downtown: Located in downtown Ottawa core

Nearby: Located within 2 miles of the Learning Center

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