Events

Chicago Area Adobe User Group Flash Showcase!

Posted by on December 15, 2010 at 7:48 pm

Join us this Monday to see the latest and greatest Flash projects in the works!

12/20/2010: Whether you want to come and show off your latest Flash project, or just see what kind of things others are developing, join the Chicago AUG group for a holiday get-together combined with sharing and seeing amazing Flash projects! December [...]

Adobe MAX 2010

Posted by on November 8, 2010 at 8:18 pm

Adobe MAX was two weeks ago, but it has been a busy two weeks since. So, finally, you will get a glimpse of all that I saw at the MAX conference.
To start, aside from the Jobs bashing and many discussions on the Flash vs. HTML5 situation, a major topic of discussion at MAX was multiplatform [...]

The Creative Suite Conference Sneak Peek, November 4th

Posted by on October 29, 2010 at 7:06 pm

Ascend Training has teamed up with Mogo Media for this year’s InDesign Conference November 2nd-4th. We are both excited to bring participants the opportunity to get a sneak peek into next fall’s Creative Suite Conference. The last day of the InDesign Conference, we will be offering a Sneak Peek Track where attendees will gain exposure [...]

The End is Near, Part II

Posted by on September 24, 2010 at 8:02 pm

Time is quickly running out for Ascend Training’s regularly scheduled CS4 classes. Our last CS4 hands-on training will be:
Dreamweaver CS4 Level 1, Chicago, Aug 30 – Sep 1, Deerfield, Oct 11 – 13
Ascend Training is happy to put CS4 classes on our regular schedule for groups of 3 or more people. We will also be [...]

By Popular Demand…HTML Email Marketing

Posted by on August 18, 2010 at 3:21 pm

Ascend offering new Creating HTML Emails: Building and Broadcasting Successful HTML Email Class in Chicago and Deerfield. Learn to develop unique, effective email campaigns with HTML.

The Ascend Experience

Posted by on July 9, 2010 at 4:45 pm

Ever wonder what the Ascend Training experience is like? Or what the classroom environment like? Check out our newest YouTube postings! You’ll hear from our owner and instructors about Ascend’s goals and initiatives, plus you can see testimonials from our former students.

The battle behind the screens – Flash vs. Silverlight

Posted by on January 25, 2010 at 3:54 pm

It’s definitely a war–it’s just that it’s a Cold War.
Since Microsoft released Silverlight, (and by the way, watch what happens when you surf over there) their answer to Adobe Flash, in 2007, there’s been a (sort of) silent war going on behind the two software giants about who gets to play your movies.
When you go [...]

Freelancer Fiesta!

Posted by on July 14, 2008 at 3:58 pm

Join us for a freelancer extravaganza on July 21st! Ascend Training and the Chicago Area Adobe User group will enable freelancers and those looking for talent to come together and share their samples and upcoming projects. Ascend has served the Chicago creative community for 10 years, and The Chicago Area Adobe User Group is the [...]

FITC Pre-Conference Open House

Posted by on May 12, 2008 at 1:55 pm

Join Ascend Training and FITC for a free pre-event June 21st at Ascend Training. We will be showcasing technologies such as AIR, AS3, Flash Design, Flex and ColdFusion. This event is open to the public, not only to conference attendees, and is held at the Ascend Chicago facility at 410 S. Michigan Ave