The MadCap Software Scholar Program Welcomes
The University of Nice Sophia Antipolis Joins Forces with MadCap Software to Provide Students State-of-the-art Tools and Methods for Enhancing Content Development and Localization in the Classroom
La Jolla, CA and Nice, France — February 11, 2015 — The University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (UNS) is teaming up with MadCap Software to ensure that students pursuing a master’s degree in its Applied Foreign Languages program have a strong competitive advantage in the fields of content development, technical communications, content localization, and content strategy.
UNS chose MadCap Flare–the versatile content development software that supports the ability to publish to a number of devices and formats including print, Web, desktop and mobile–to provide students with the most advanced authoring and publishing solution available today. Additionally, UNS is incorporating MadCap Lingo–the XML-based computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool–to support translation and localization best practices. As a result, students will build their expertise in modern technical writing, localization and translation techniques through hands-on experience with the software used by thousands of companies across the globe.
Understanding Modern Technical Writing and Translation
UNS is a prestigious training and research institution located in the French Riviera, which offers a range of high-quality teaching programs in a scenic study environment. With an ever-growing number of scholars and professionals from around the world, international students currently make up nearly 20% of UNS's student population.
To enhance its students’ learning experience and advance their skills, UNS has updated its "Master 2 Pro LEA Business Translation Writing" course with MadCap Flare and MadCap Lingo. The course will provide an introduction to modern approaches for technical writing using MadCap Flare’s functionality for topic-based authoring, content reuse, and single-source multi-channel publishing. Additionally, it will have students dive into real-scale projects focused on localizing modern desktop, mobile, and Web-based computer applications and then processing them for translation with MadCap Lingo.
Since the beginning of UNS's technical writing course in 2013, we have been committed to providing our students with innovative methods and tools to thrive in the pervasive field of business content management,” said André Vanderschueren, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis technical writing instructor. “I am thrilled to have MadCap Flare and Lingo bring this course to the next level, providing our students with the skills to enable leading-edge localization practices with effective content management and reuse.”
André Vanderschueren | Technical Writing Instructor, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
“We are excited to join forces with UNS in giving students hands-on experience in applying modern content development and localization approaches using our cutting-edge MadCap Lingo and Flare software,” said Anthony Olivier, MadCap founder and CEO. “Through our MadCap Scholar Program, we are providing students from all over the globe and regardless of location the tools that will help build their skill sets and give them a competitive advantage as they establish their careers. Our partnership with UNS highlights a shared commitment to creating a superior learning experience through state-of-the-art technical communication and translation practices.”
About MadCap Scholar Program
The MadCap Scholar Program offers special pricing and discounts on MadCap Software’s state-of-the-art authoring, content development and technical documentation software to help students, educators and universities gain access to industry-standard solutions that support technical communication, learning & development, instructional design and content strategy best practices. They include the ability to outfit labs with MadCap Software applications; training, including the MAD Certification test for teachers and professors; and discounts on software for current students. For more detail, visit https://www.madcapsoftware.com/education/scholar-program.aspx.
About the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (UNS)
Founded in 1965, the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (UNS) is a comprehensive university with about 12 main campuses, 9 faculties, 4 institutes and 2 schools, including the Polytech Nice Sophia. The university offers a variety of high-level training and research courses, leading to a wide range of Masters Degrees, meeting the expectations of its students and suiting the constantly evolving labor market. At the heart of the Mediterranean Basin, UNS has developed a vivid cosmopolitan spirit, making it an attractive choice for many foreign students. To honor its location, the university will soon be changing its name to the University of Cote d'Azur. For more information, visit http://unice.fr.
About MadCap Software
MadCap Software is a trusted resource for thousands of companies around the globe for single-source, multi-channel authoring and publishing solutions designed to streamline the process of developing and delivering training content, learning and development programs, technical documentation, online Help, knowledge bases, and more. From authoring, publishing and translation, to cloud-based content management system, to contribution and review in the cloud, you can streamline content delivery and manage the entire content development lifecycle with MadCap Software. MadCap Software’s services include product training, consulting services, translation and localization, and an advanced developer certification program. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with offices in Austin, TX, MadCap Software is home to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the content development industry.
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