Adobe Muse Training

Introduction to Adobe Muse Training

Preparing to design a website

Difference between Muse and Dreamweaver
What web design (links to the Webby Award gallery)
How Muse can help you design and publish your website without coding
Define your project: site name, target audience and the purpose of your site
The importance of a well planned website
Create a site map
Content Strategy
Design your wireframes on paper
Choose your font and set your color sample

Introduction to Muse

Screen Muse
Toolbars
Menus and commands
Customizing the work environment
The Adobe Muse interface details
Working with page backgrounds
Create new pages, navigation, states
assets
Widgets (menus, composition, button
links to social, slideshows)

Master pages

Edit and create models
Using Templates
Update masters
Apply a template to existing pages

Inserting dynamic elements

Button and text
Animation and Film

Using Forms

The insertion of form fields
Field properties
Sending form

Layers

Insert Layer
Working with layers
Structure layers

Library

Create items in the library
Insert library items on the page
Edit library items

Publish

Adapt your site to a desktop computer, tablet and phone platform
Manage the website, test and edit your site

About

Founded in 2016

97% satisfaction

Doussou Formation team

Doussou Formation – Canadian provider of market-ready IT training

Founded in 2016, Doussou Formation quickly established itself as a leader in training for
information technology, office productivity, human capital, project management, and graphic design, in Quebec and across Canada.

certified

Our approach & quality commitment

Certifications and recognition: over 97% satisfaction based on client evaluations.
Practice-based pedagogy: 100% hands-on training, in small groups, with course materials, personalized follow-up, and certification at the end of the program.
Experienced trainers: seasoned professionals, rigorously selected and assigned according to your needs.

Geographic reach & accessibility

Our training sessions are offered in person in Montreal, Quebec City, and Gatineau/Ottawa,
as well as in virtual classrooms accessible anywhere in Canada.

We serve businesses, public organizations, NPOs, and individuals
with a standardized “market-available” offering, compliant with procurement requirements (no custom development).

Training domains & topics

More than 100 ready-to-start courses — organized by major topics to quickly meet your needs.

Productivity & Office Tools
Data & Analytics
Development & DevOps
Collaboration & M365
Design, Graphics & Multimedia
Leadership & Human Capital
Project Management
Digital Marketing & SEO
Emerging Technologies & AI

Productivity & Office Tools

Spreadsheets & automation — Excel (pivot tables, Power Pivot), Google Sheets
Documents & layout — Advanced Word, templates, mail merge
Communication — Outlook, email best practices

Data & Analytics

BI & visualization — Power BI (Modeling, DAX), Tableau
Databases — SQL (queries, optimization)
Data science — Python for analysis

Collaboration & M365

Teams & team productivity — meetings, channels, best practices
SharePoint & OneDrive — structures, permissions, governance
Copilot & applied AI — responsible use and quick wins

Design, Graphics & Multimedia

Adobe Suite — Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
UX/UI & prototyping — Figma, mockups and components
Animation & content — basics of 2D/3D, visual storytelling

Leadership & Human Capital

Management — leadership, two-way feedback
Effectiveness — time & priority management
Work climate — managing difficult employees

Project Management

Methods & tools — planning, monitoring, risk management
Microsoft Project — calendars, resources, reports
Agile/Hybrid — practical team practices

Digital Marketing & SEO

SEO — technical, content, linking, monitoring
Acquisition — Google Ads, social media
Content — editorial guidelines, conversion pages

Emerging Technologies & AI

Generative AI — ChatGPT, Copilot, best practices
Systems & dev — Linux, JavaScript, React, DevOps
Automation — scripts, integrations, workflows

Indicative lists: each topic is available at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, in person or in virtual classrooms.

Our clients & references

Governments: federal, provincial, municipal.
Public institutions: CNESST, SAAQ, BAnQ…
Education & NPOs: universities, colleges, community organizations.
Private sectors: Hydro-Québec, Vidéotron, Bell, Desjardins…
International presence: France, DRC, Guadeloupe, Mali.

Why choose Doussou Formation?

Strength	Description
Pan-Canadian reach	In-person in Quebec + virtual across Canada.
Standardized offering	Clear, ready-to-use catalog.
Small groups & support	Better learning through personalized guidance.
Bilingual accessibility	Materials and training in French and English.
Transparent pricing	Public rates, discounts under conditions (FO1).
Proven credibility	Expert trainers, recognized clients.

Address: 1155 Metcalfe Street – Montreal

They trust us

Many companies, institutions, and organizations place their trust in us and continue to attend our training.
Here are some examples:

Sector	Organizations
Financial services, real estate and insurance	Desjardins, National Bank of Canada, Intact, Olympus, Global Pay
Leisure, culture and hospitality	Caraïbes Nordiques, Tangente Danse, PPS Danse, Théâtre de la Dame de Cœur, Le Carrousel, Productions Roméo et Fils, Tidan
Federal government agencies	Government of Canada, RCMP, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, National Defence
Provincial government agencies	Ministry of Families, Ministry of the Environment, MSSS (Ministry of Health and Social Services), CNESST, Québec Research Fund, SAAQ, Public Curator, BAnQ (National Library and Archives of Québec), Tourisme Québec, UPAC
Municipalities	City of Montréal, Municipality of Sayabec
Education services	Laval University, Université de Montréal, Cégep de Trois-Rivières, Royal Military College Saint-Jean, University of Ottawa, CPE de la Courtepointe
Technology & communications	Captel, Blue Solutions, Progi, PMG Technologies, Hydro-Québec, Vidéotron, Bell Canada, TC Transcontinental, GRICS
Non-profit organizations	Résidence Le Monarque, Réseau-Femmes Ontario, Sphère Québec, Alzheimer Outaouais, Valoris, Culture Laval, Québec Logistics Innovation Institute
Social & public services	Urgences-Santé, IDDPNQL, CSS des Patriotes (School Service Centre), SIS Immigration, RDÉE Canada, Société Économique de l’Ontario
Associations & professional orders	Ordre de la Physiothérapie du Québec, Professions Québec, CPA Québec, Public Service Alliance, Association des cadres des CPE
Construction & manufacturing	ENERGI Fenestration, APL Construction, Canatal, MSP, Veolia, Acti Solutions, Photon, Les Bois de Plancher PG, KID Toy
Transport & logistics	Groupe Morneau, Communauto, STO Outaouais (Public Transit Service)
Agriculture & food	F. Ménard
Retail & e-commerce	Jackfield, Safran
Cosmetics & wellness	Institut de Beauté Manon Simard
International	RATP (France), IMIE (France), Davidson Paris, Koala Web (Guadeloupe), Malitel (Mali), AAC/RDC (Congo)

Captivate Course: the most complete course | en ligne

Lesson 1: Understanding Captivate’s role in eLearning

Planning eLearning Projects
Explore a Finished Captivate Project
Explore the Default Workspaces
Modifying the Workspace
Creating Workspace
Zooming and Magnification
Navigating a Project
Previewing a Project
Create New Projects
Inserting Standard Objects onto Slides

Lesson 2: Creating Captions

Styles and Timing in Captivate
Inserting, Resizing and Moving Text Captions
Modifying Caption Properties
Editing Caption Styles
Changing a Callout Type Used by a Text Caption
Control Slide and Slide Object Timing
Checking Spelling
Align Slide Objects

Lesson 3: Working with Images and Drawing Objectss

Inserting and Resizing Images
Transforming Image Size and Position
Crop an Image
Remove a Background Color
Using the Library
Managing Project Assets
Creating an Image Slideshow

Lesson 4: Using Captivate with PowerPoint

Importing PowerPoint slides
Resizing Objects
Using Apply to All to Consistently Format Objects
Updating Captivate Project with Edited PowerPoint files
Synchronizing with Source Files

Lesson 5: Using Pointers, Buttons, and Highlight Boxes

Adding a Visual Click and Sound
Modify the Mouse Pointer
Insert and Format a Text Button
Set a Button’s Pause After Timing
Working With Image Buttons
Inserting and Formatting Highlight Boxes

Lesson 6: Creating Rollovers and Zoom Areas

Inserting a Rollover Caption
Inserting a Rollover Image
Creating a Zoom Area
Using Rollover Slidelets

Lesson 7: Working with Video, Animation and Effects

Inserting Video
Setting Video Properties
Adding Animation to slides
Inserting Text Animation
Applying Effects to Slide Objects
Applying Filter Effects
Modifying Effect Properties
Saving and Importing Effects

Lesson 8: Recording Demos and Sims

Rehearsing
Understanding Recording Settings
Reviewing Default Recording Mode Settings
Recording Using Multiple Modes
Recording a Custom Simulation

Lesson 9: Using and working with Audio

Importing Audio onto a Slide Object
Adding Background Audio Music
Adding Slide Notes
Calibrating Microphones
Recording Slide Audio
Importing Voiceovers onto a Slide
Editing Audio Files
Inserting Silence
Converting Text-to-Speech

Lesson 10: Converting Demonstrations into Simulations

Causing the Mouse to be hidden
Replacing Phrases
Inserting Click Boxes
Inserting Text Entry Boxes

Lesson 11: Creating Quizzes using Question Slides

Editing Quiz Object Styles
Setting Quiz Preferences
Applying Themes
Hiding Slide Images
Inserting Question slides
Adding Images to Question slides

Lesson 12: Using Publishing to distribute your Captivate project

Creating Internet Links
Applying, Editing, Saving and Deleting Skins
Create Table of Contents
Check Publish Settings and Add a Loading Screen
Publishing SWF and PDF files
Using the HTML5 Tracker
Publishing as HTML5
Exporting Captions

Lesson 13: Creating Themes In Captivate

Understanding themes
Using default themes
Customizing themes and theme slides
Using a custom theme for a project

Lesson 14: Working With External Assets Using Captivate

Importing Powerpoint projects
Building custom buttons
Creating a Branch with buttons
Explore the Branching tab
Create slide groups
Editing slides with imported assets
Using the Branching view with interactive Objects

Lesson 15: Working With Audio In Captivate

Using Slide Notes
Working with Text to Speech
Recording Audio for eLearning projects
Adding audio to Slides
Adding audio to Objects
Editing Audio using Captivate

Lesson 16: Adding Video To Captivate Projects

Video formats
Working with streaming video
Adding Flash video
Adding video transitions

Lesson 17: Using Captivate To Create And Use Question Pools
- Inserting a Question Slide
- Creating Question Pools
- Add Questions to Question Pools
- Insert Random Question Slides
Lesson 18: Using Photoshop In Captivate
- Creating a background mask
- Editing Slide Backgrounds
- Importing Photoshop files
- Using Photoshop layers
Lesson 19: Using Variables, Advanced Interactions And Buttons
- Inserting System variables
- Editing System variables
- Creating user variables
- Using variables to gather data
- Creating custom buttons in Captivate
- Using Captivate’s advanced interactions
Lesson 20: Refining Captivate Project
- Selecting project-wide Quality settings
- Setting individual slide display quality
- Defining the background color
- Starting and ending options
- Creating and editing Skins
- Hiding navigation controls to define a learning path
- Adding Table of Contents and glossary
- Using HTML5 Output
- Final file delivery options
Lesson 21: Using Scripting And Actions In Captivate
- Creating Actions
- Adding interactivity with actions
- Creating scripts
- Adding scripts to slides
- Understanding user variables
- Creating system variables
- Triggering actions with scripts

Illustrator Training : Preparing Assets for After Effects

Introduction to the Illustrator Training: Preparing Your Visuals for After Effects

Overview of the Adobe Illustrator interface
Managing panels, windows, and the workspace layout

Creating a New Project in Illustrator

Choosing templates or predefined formats suitable for animation
Setting up a custom document
Introduction to key tools essential for use with After Effects

Guides, Grids, and Rulers: Working with Precision

Customizing guides and grids based on project requirements
Using smart guides and rulers for accurate positioning of animated elements

Essential Tools for Designing Animation-Ready Assets

Pen Tool: creating precise paths for animated shapes
Brush Tool and Blob Brush Tool: dynamic shape creation
Transformation and Warp Tools: stylizing your visuals
Shape Gradient Tool: smooth transitions and morphing effects
Pathfinder Tool: combining or dividing complex shapes
Type Tool: integrating typography optimized for motion graphics

Layer Management and Export Preparation

Organizing layers properly for seamless import into After Effects
Advanced layer operations: naming, grouping, and locking elements
Best practices for naming layers to prevent import issues
Exporting to After Effects: compatible formats and recommended export settings

After Effects Training: Complete 4-day course

Introduction to After Effects Training

Overview of After Effects’ main functionalities
Introduction to the interface: tools, menus, and panels
Creating and managing a new project
Organizing the Project panel
Saving and managing project files

Keyframe Management

Adding and removing animation keyframes
Adding markers to synchronize audio and animation
Using the Motion Sketch panel to refine movements

Text Animations

Creating point text and paragraph text
Transforming text using layer properties
Applying preset text animations
Animating text through inheritance and paths
Adding effects such as shadows and blurs
Previewing animations via Adobe Bridge

Editing Effects

Using multiple layers and adjustment layers
Exploring the Effects and Presets panel
Moving, sliding, and splitting layers
Creating fades and transitions
Modifying layer duration and extending animations

Shape Animations

Creating shapes with the Pen tool
Animating twists, zigzags, and rounded edges
Transforming and connecting paths
Converting text to vector shapes

Slideshows and Precompositions

Creating animated slideshows
Using and managing precompositions

Working with Masks

Creating aesthetic and animated masks
Applying blending modes to enrich compositions

Character Animation

Using the Puppet tool for object deformation and animation
Dynamic recording of keyframes for character animation

Effects Management

Applying effects: Cycore, fractal noise, particle systems, and more
Saving and reusing custom effects

Building a 3D Environment

Manipulating the X, Y, and Z axes
Animating dynamic cameras
Managing lighting and light effects

Introduction to Expressions

Creating links between effect properties
Controlling animations over time
Using loops and interdependencies
Grouping and synchronizing layers

Audio Effects Management

Adding and managing sound effects
Using waveforms and audio frequencies

Advanced Audio Editing

Working with Adobe Audition and After Effects
Using markers for precise audio editing

Working with Mattes

Creating and managing Luma and Alpha mattes
Building visual effects through matte techniques

Rendering and Exporting

Saving and backing up projects
Customizing output settings
Producing high-quality final renders

Advanced Training: HTML5 / CSS3, JavaScript / DOM + Responsive Design

Advanced Training Introduction: HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript/DOM + Responsive Design

Why HTML5?

Tag formatting

HTML, CSS, XHTML, XML, HTML5 standards

The W3C and validators

Encoding logic, ISO-8859-1, UTF-8,..

Basic Concepts Review

Tag types

Style rule syntax

CSS positioning (relative, absolute, float, display)

Practical Workshop: Create an XHTML/CSS site

Transition to HTML5

Syntax, new doctype, and tools

Structure and semantics

Div and span

New HTML5 tags

Practical Workshop: Rebuild our site using HTML5/CSS3

Multimedia Tags

Insert an image (<figure> tag)

Insert a video (<video> tag)

Insert audio (<audio> tag)

Browser compatibility

Practical Workshop: Use JavaScript to control audio and video objects

Forms

New types for <input>

New attributes

New elements <output>

Form validations in HTML5

Practical Workshop: Create an HTML5 form

Drawing: Dynamic Image Creation with JavaScript

Canvas tag

SVG

Drawing shapes (rectangle, circle, etc.)

Colors, fills, gradients

Practical Workshop: Enhance video playback with a progress bar

Geolocation

Overview

Positioning (latitude, longitude)

CSS3

Overview

Syntax, CSS3 prefixes

Rounded corners

Drop shadows

Text-Shadow

Box-shadow

Linear gradients

font-face

Attribute selectors

CSS3: Transformations, Transitions, and Animations

Rotation

Translation

Animations

Practical Workshop: Animate various element properties

Introduction to JavaScript

JavaScript Basics

Core JavaScript concepts

Event handling

Dynamic CSS management

Practical Workshop: Validate fields in our contact form

Document Object Model

What is the DOM?

Node concept

Node hierarchy (DOM Tree)

Relation properties

State properties

Node access methods

Firefox DOM Inspector

Modify HTML content

Modify HTML element styles

Practical Workshop: Create a photo gallery

Responsive Design

Principles

CSS 3 Media Queries

Practical Workshop: Create a multi-platform site (smartphone, tablet, etc.)

Using Bootstrap

Introduction to Bootstrap

Bootstrap installation

Grid system for positioning

Layouts

Responsive Design

Practical Workshop: Create a page using Bootstrap

Bootstrap Components

Dropdown menus

Navigation bars

Breadcrumbs

PhotoShop Course | Continuing Education | the most complete training

Introduction to PhotoShop Course

Photoshop presentation.
Historical
The interface
Fonctionnalities
Management of workspaces
Mini Bridge

Learn the basics

Resolution and definition
Image size and work area
Tools: selection, text, hand, magnifying glass …
Palettes: shapes, layers, colors, patterns …
Understand the difference between CMYK and RGB
Modes of separation (quad, video, TEL, duotones …).
Color palettes for the web.

Adjusting the image

Settings Panel
Adjusting sharpness, curves, levels
Adjust brightness, contrast and saturation
Dark / light tones setting
Homothetic transformation, rotation, symmetry, torsion …

Using Layers

Different types of layers
Layer management
Transparency and blending modes
Fusion mode
Layers of settings
Filling layers
Fusion mask
Text layers

List

Selection tools: Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso, Magic Wand …
Selection areas
Edit or transform a selection
Memorize a selection
Progressive contour
Fashion mask
Color range
Gradient, Swatch, Styles, Pantone …

Practical workshop: Create a pattern

Vector drawing in Photoshop

Vector forms
Feather tool
Bézier curve tools
Add / remove anchor point
clipping

Export your job

Save for printing
Save for the Web

The colors

Settings and filling
Degraded tool

Shapes and vector plots

Multiple selections
Dynamic Form Properties: Rounded

Photo editing

The settings panel
Histogram
Medium / dark / light tones, advanced options
Fixed automated goal
Blur of the lens
Vanishing Point Tool and Perspective

Filters

Camera Raw available as a filter
The fluidity filter
The oil painting filter
Field depth blur
Lens Correction Filter
The adaptive wide-angle filter
The Lighting filter

Automation

Droplets
Automation via Bridge
Gallery of images
Scripting

Animate with Photoshop

Animation of images
Layer management
Mounting parameter
Timeline
Key Images

Practical Workshop: Creating an animated gif

LA 3D

Introduction to 3D
Importing 3D objects

Optimization and Export

Export and optimization for printing
Export and optimization for the web

PhotoShop Advanced Training

Introduction to the Adobe Photoshop – Advanced Training

This advanced training is designed for image professionals, graphic designers, content creators, and communication specialists who want to fully leverage Photoshop’s capabilities in demanding production environments. You’ll learn high-level retouching, composition, and visual processing techniques tailored for both digital and print media.

Image Fundamentals and Color Management

Principles of additive and subtractive color synthesis
Color spaces: HSL, RGB, CMYK
Understanding reproduction constraints across media (photography, video, print)
Essential adjustments: levels, curves, black & white, saturation

Advanced Shape Creation and Management

Vector tools: Pen, Custom Shapes, Pathfinder
Alignments, distributions, style application and color harmonies using Adobe Color
Converting shapes into selections or masks
Managing vector masks and clipping paths

Image Retouching for Production

Visual analysis and targeted color corrections
Expert use of adjustment layers and selective corrections

Professional Graphic Production Tools

Mastery of complex selections: Pen Tool, Transformations, Puppet Warp, Liquify
Using guides, grids, quick masks, and efficient document navigation

Professional Cutout Techniques

Precision cutouts using paths, lassos, and smart selection tools
Handling complex backgrounds, fine object isolation

Layer Organization and Effects

Blending modes, transparency, and non-destructive effects
Dynamic text layers, layer masks, and creative fills

Masks, Channels, and Advanced Selections

Gradient masks and advanced typographic integration
Using channels for precise selections and compositing

Working with Smart Objects

Creating, editing, and applying non-destructive filters
Combining masks, filters, and dynamic layer structures

Preparing and Optimizing for the Web

Exporting to multiple formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, HTML
Creating simple animations (GIFs) and slicing with the Slice Tool

Creative Bonus Modules

Photomontage, creative blur, light and depth effects
Sky replacement, special effects, and dynamic filters
Automation: recording actions, exporting to Illustrator
Creating patterns, Camera RAW adjustments, and Parallax effects using the timeline