Master the Fundamentals of S1000D: Your Essential Guide to Success

Welcome to our S1000D 101 course, the ideal starting point for anyone new to this powerful specification. Transitioning from other IPS disciplines? You’ll gain a clear, essential understanding of S1000D’s high-level principles and processes. Throughout this course, we provide foundational knowledge, enabling you to grasp how S1000D effectively operates across IPS domains. As you progress, you will see how data seamlessly flows, integrating within the structured framework of S1000D itself. By the course’s conclusion, you will confidently understand S1000D processes and data structures, ready to apply them in projects.

S1000D 101 - Technical Publications

Specification overview

Overview of the specification, its history, and its role within Integrated Product Support (IPS).

Core principles and processes

Understanding the key concepts, including data modules, common source database (CSDB), and business rules.

S1000D data flows (including S-Series)

How data moves across IPS disciplines and how S1000D aligns with and supports these domains.

S1000D 101 structures and schemas

A deep dive into S1000D data structures, including DMRLs, BREX, and XML schemas used for content creation and management.

S1000D 101 implementations & deployments

Practical guidance on adopting S1000D, including toolsets, training requirements, and project management considerations.

S1000D 101 - Workflows

Bonus: S1000D 101 Checks to Complete

As a bonus, you’ll also receive our exclusive “101 Checks to Complete on an S1000D Project” guide, which walks you through every phase of an S1000D project. These checks are designed to help you reduce risks, maximize return on investment, and accelerate your project timelines, ensuring a smoother and more efficient implementation.


Unlock the Power of S1000D: 101 Training for Practical Success

Our S1000D 101 course stands out by offering an immersive, practical learning experience that drives real results. Led by a seasoned and respected trainer, it transitions beyond the basics, equipping you with actionable skills. Whether you’re new to S1000D or transitioning from another IPS discipline, you’ll gain deep, relevant insights. As you progress, you’ll see how S1000D fits into the bigger picture, setting you up for project success.

Hands-on, Practical Learning
The course emphasizes real-world application, with interactive exercises and examples drawn from actual S1000D projects, ensuring participants gain practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

Comprehensive Coverage Beyond Basics

In addition to covering core S1000D principles, the course delves into how S1000D interacts with other IPS disciplines, providing participants with a holistic understanding of its role in broader data strategies.

Expert-Led Instruction from an Industry Veteran

Delivered by trainer with decades of experience in S1000D and IPS, offering insights that go beyond the specification, including common pitfalls, strategic decisions, and best practices.

Tailored for Both Beginners and Cross-Discipline Professionals

The course is designed to cater to both newcomers to S1000D and those from other IPS fields, ensuring the content is accessible, relevant, and adaptable to different professional backgrounds.

The World before S1000D - S1000D 101 Pre-course

S1000D 101 – pre-course

This optional module is perfect for anyone beginning their journey in technical documentation, transitioning into S1000D or coming from other IPS elements. Offering a clear and comprehensive introduction that will prepare you to confidently navigate the world of S1000D.

S1000D 101 for Executives and Managers


Introduction to S1000D for Executives and Managers

Our S1000D 101 course for executives and managers provides essential insights into the role, investment needs, and ROI of adopting S1000D within your organization. Tailored for both technical and non-technical leaders, this course equips you with the knowledge to confidently discuss objectives with your technical teams and customers, ensuring you’re never in the dark during critical decisions. Led by industry expert Mike Ingledew, with extensive experience supporting projects from small enterprises to multimillion-dollar acquisitions, this course helps you strategically align S1000D with your broader corporate data strategy.