[killermosquito]

I would like to create some training materials and need some suggestions. The materials will involve teaching people to use software applications and I would like to be able to demonstrate the software and also ask questions during the presentation. I plan to use screen capturing software (not static images but flash files created with programs like Wink or Camstudio or Captivate). I want to test the knowledge of the people viewing the training materials and wanting to know if anyone knows of a product that will do such a thing. Any suggestions or links you would suggest? Thanks!

[dmz]

You can do everything you mention using captivate.

[Made In The USA]

How about doing a web conference as you will be able to share images on your desktop, record session for playback, offer chat, polling, and possibly testing.

Good luck.

[SlowBoat407]

There’s course development software available, but it’s highly specialized. There are also “Learning Management Systems” that standardize the testing and evaluation in conjunction with the training software You need an instructional designer to really make it work.

[camerongood210]

Check out Camtasia. It can do all that stuff and is pretty easy to learn/use.

[MikeAnder]

I’m in the software business. We use Wink which is open source and does the job for us.

The link to it: http://www.debugmode.com/wink/

[LibFreeOrDie]

“I want to test the knowledge of the people viewing the training materials”

You can create hands-on software simulations using Adobe Captivate.

Sample:

http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/productinfo/product-demos/simulation-software/