Learn ExpressionEngine from an accomplished instructor who literally wrote the book.
We did the first ever ExpressionEngine training, and it was such a hit that we keep making it better. We're giving you the best: Mike Boyink of Train-ee. Whether you're looking to get into EE or trying to brush up your skills now that 2.0 is out, this is the course for you. Join us and learn in a comfortable, fun environment.
Topics we'll cover include
- Installing ExpressionEngine
- System Overview
- Control Panel
- Loading an existing design template into EE
- Chunking the visual design into parent and embedded templates
- Passing variables to embedded templates
- Designing an ExpressionEngine architecture to power the visual design
- Implementing EE weblogs, custom fields and categories to hold content
- Building dynamic navigation menus
- Building page titles and setting navigation states dynamically
- Creating content relationships
- Using EE conditionals
- Using plug-ins
- Implementing a Contact Form, the EE search engine, an Events Calendar and the EE Photo Gallery
- Setting up the site for client access
Speaker
Michael Boyink
Michael has authored an ExpressionEngine book and screencasts available at Train-ee.com, and runs Boyink Interactive – a charter member of the ExpressionEngine Professionals Network.
Schedule
Daytime
Training will run from 9am–4pm each day. From 4–5pm, you can ask one-on-one questions, get feedback on personal projects, or head out on the town. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Evenings
Each evening we'll have casual (and optional) get-togethers with the class, and with local developers. You'll have chances to explore the nearby beaches, restaurants, shopping, or the next-door microbrewery.
Location
CityFlats Hotel
The ExpressionEngine training will be held at the CityFlats Hotel located in Holland, Michigan.
Recently certified LEED Gold, CityFlats is a beautiful and comfortable venue for the week.
CityFlats is offering a great rate of $109/night, discounted from $189, for the training. Mention Collective Idea
when you make your reservation.
There are several other options nearby
Things to bring and take home
A Laptop. Any OS will do. We use Macs, but are friendly towards Windows, Linux, or whatever else you may have. We'll help you get set up before you come.
The first day, we'll give you a book of everything we'll cover in the training. You'll also get access to all the source code we use in examples.
Friends & Family
We warmly welcome you to bring your family or significant other (we've even had roommates and pets). They're welcome to join us at our evening events, and there is lots to do within walking distance during the day. We're glad to give suggestions. So whether you stick with the group or go off on your own, you'll enjoy your stay.
Weather
May weather in Michigan, while usually beautiful, can go either way, so bring shorts and a jacket. Averages range from 69°F down to 46°F at night.
