If the person is a self-learner, then Lynda.com would be fine. You usually can get a free week.
Another, more focused option would be a day of focused instruction by someone that is an expert in both programs. (I say a day, but it really depends on the knowledge level of the person.) You can search for certified instructors at: https://training.adobe.com/training/partner-finder.html#p=1&product=adobe-fr ame-maker&type=aci Look for those that are certified on both programs; most instructors do online training. I can email you my comparison chart (thank you, Peter), but I have not kept it up to date (although the basics are still there). "A lot of InDesign experience" can go many ways... The InDesign user should not have a problem, IF the InDesign user is familiar with: --Primary Text Frames --Master Pages --Smart Text Reflow/Delete Empty Pages preferences --Paragraph and Character Styles* --Table and Cell Styles* --Variables** --Conditional Text (if used)** --Inline and Anchored Graphics --Numbered Lists --Books** --TOC and other lists --Indexing (if used)** *These features are more powerful in InDesign **These features are more powerful in FrameMaker (Other features are similar in function but the creation and interface is different.) David Creamer IDEAS Training ADOBE Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1994 Training on the Creative Suite, the Technical Communication Suite, and LiveCycle Designer FrameMaker Certified since 1991, including structured/XML Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988 Microsoft Office training, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Project, and more FileMaker Business Alliance member: Trainer Authorized FlightCheck Prepress Instructor ____________________________________________ I have a new tech writer coming in who has a lot of InDesign experience, and I need to get him up to speed in FM 11 (unstructured) ASAP. I know the concepts are similar, so where do I start training so that I don't bore him with concepts he already understands? _______________________________________________ This message is from the Framers mailing list Send messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com Visit the list's homepage at http://www.frameusers.com Archives located at http://www.mail-archive.com/framers%40lists.frameusers.com/ Subscribe and unsubscribe at http://lists.frameusers.com/listinfo.cgi/framers-frameusers.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com