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021 790 3684 
Acrobat 9 Training Course
We offer a 12-hour introductory and a 12-hour advanced training
course in Acrobat. Each course
is either taught over 2 days or 3 half days.
We currently offer public Acrobat training courses in many cities around the country. Please click on the schedule link to your right to see a complete list of our Acrobat course offerings.
You can book for these courses by clicking on the booking link at the
top of this page or by clicking on the book link next to the scheduled dates on the right.
We also offer custom Acrobat
training courses and consulting which can be tailored and targeted
specifically to you and your staff. These courses can be held
at many training centres or on-site at your location
anywhere in South Africa. We also provide Acrobat live online training courses in a virtual classroom. Our Acrobat training and
support team have over 10 years experience developing and teaching Adobe applications.
Please contact training@multimediacentre.co.za if
you would like more information on our Acrobat custom training courses.
COURSE OUTLINES
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Description
Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional is the worldwide industry standard tool for problem-free digital document proofing and for computer to plate solutions.
Acrobat is also widely used for integrating documents into websites and content re-purposing. This introductory course is for those using Acrobat in a print, design or publishing capacity who need a comprehensive and practical understanding of Acrobat.
Adobe Acrobat Level 1 Course Outline
Introduction to Acrobat
• Understanding PDF files - their form and function
The Acrobat environment
• The Getting Started window
• Navigating round a PDF
• Copying and pasting text and graphics
• Using the Search features
• Customising your toolbars
Acrobat features
• Creating a blank PDF page
• Using the Insert, Extract, Delete and Replace commands
• Setting Open options
• Full screen mode
Adding bookmarks and links
• Creating bookmarks
• Editing bookmarks
• Adding document links
• Creating enhanced bookmarks and links
• Using thumbnail images
Using Acrobat for proofing
• Using the pencil and line tools
• Attaching notes to documents
• Attaching files to documents
• Text annotation features
• Highlighting tools
• Changing comment authors
• Using the comment management tools
• Exporting and importing comments as FDF files
Understanding Distiller
• Creating different types of PDFs using Distiller
• Distiller PDF settings (job options)
• Creating ultra-compact PDFs
• Bitmap resolution and compression explained
• Embedding fonts
• Colour management issues
Using Distiller correctly
• Using Watched folders
• Creating PDFs from Adobe InDesign and/or QuarkXPress
• Creating PDFs from Illustrator or Photoshop
Hints and tips
Questions and answers
Audience
This course is designed for anyone who will use a computer and Acrobat 8 Standard or Professional to work with PDF files
Course Summary
Improve the way in which you create, combine, distribute and share Adobe PDF documents with this highly acclaimed introduction course.
Pre-Requisites
You should have the following experience prior to taking this course:
- Have experience with Windows or Macintosh operating systems
- Have a basic understanding of document formatting programs, such as Microsoft Word.
On Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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access information in a PDF document.
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create PDF documents.
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modify PDF documents.
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add PDF navigation aids.
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work with multiple PDF documents.
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review PDF documents.
Description
This course is designed to give those who already have experience of working with Acrobat (version 8 or earlier) the skills to explore and exploit the potential of this increasingly business critical application.
This is a 12-hour Adobe authorised practical course which will include a detailed exploration of Acrobat Distiller options and settings, advanced navigation and colour management issues, advanced editing and commenting features and document security issues. The course will also include an overview of accessibility issues, creating online forms using Acrobat, using web capture and Acrobat Catalogue.
We also recommend this course for anyone considering taking the Adobe Certified Expert exam. If you wish to create a tailored version of this course built around your exact requirements, please give us a call or email.
Adobe Acrobat Level 2 Course Outline
Introduction
• Overview of accessibility features
• Overview of security features
• Using in-built flightcheck
• Interface layout - new features
• Customisable toolbars
A detailed look at Distiller
• Acrobat PDF settings (job options)
• Creating custom PDF settings
• Importing PDF settings
• Resolution and compression issues
• Font issues with Distiller
• Colour management policies
• Setting compatibility standards (PDF-X)
PDF security issues
• Security strategies
• Setting bulk security
Advanced navigation
• Creating articles and destinations
• Linking bookmarks to Acrobat objects
• Using enhanced links
• Page numbering
Colour management and preflight
• Setting a colour management policy
• Setting Distiller for optimum colour management
• Proof setup
• Using Preflight
• Changing Preflight settings
Advanced editing and commenting
• Using the Touchup Text tool
• Adding headers and footers
• Setting common preferences
• Importing and exporting comments
• Collating comments
• Using Review Tracker
• Comparing document features
Further security issues
• Security strategies
• Adding basic PDF security
• Adding a watermark
• Setting up Digital IDs
• Signing a document
• Creating digital signatures
• Hidden content
• Importing and exporting certificates
• Managing digital signatures
Accessibility
• The importance of accessibility
• Using tags to reflow
• Editing tag order
• Using accessibility utilities (for example: Read Aloud)
Advanced form creation
• Setting up forms
• Setting the grid
• Form shortcuts
• Validating and formatting
• Interaction with JavaScript and CGI
Further Acrobat features
• Enhanced search policies
• Embedded PDF search index
• Acrobat 3D - an overview
• Acrobat Connect - an overview
Questions and answers
Audience
This course is intended for people already working with the Adobe PDF format and Adobe Acrobat (or having taken the Introduction course).
Course Summary
This course is intended for people already utilising Adobe Acrobat but wishing to accelerate their knowledge especially with collaboration tools. As a workplace professional with some experience in using Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional, you are now ready to further develop your PDF documents.
In this course, you will use Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional to convert technical documents to PDF files, enhance and control PDF content accessibility, customize PDF documents for interactive use online, and prepare PDFs for commercial printing.
Pre-Requisites
Delegates will need to have at least 3 months experience using Acrobat 8 or have completed the Acrobat Level 1 course
On Completion
You will be able to:
- Combine documents in a Package
- Configure and send PDFs for review remotely
- Create a PDF form and submit
- Electronically sign a PDF file
- Digital Signatures
- Troubleshoot Acrobat 8 – Essentials
Acrobat training courses offered in South Africa
| Course | Start Date | Duration | Cost | Book |
| Acrobat Level One Training Courses Online | 15/11/2010 | 3 days | R3,950 | Book |
We can offer you customised on-site training courses in Acrobat wherever you are in South Africa:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, East Rand, West Rand, Mid Rand, Pretoria, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Free State, Kwa Zulu Natal, Durban, South Coast, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, East London, Western Cape, George, Plettenberg Bay, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and the Karoo too.
We also provide Acrobat training courses in the following cities:
Acrobat training courses in Johannesburg
Acrobat training courses in Durban
Acrobat training courses in Pretoria
Acrobat training courses in Cape Town
Acrobat training courses in Port Elizabeth
Acrobat training courses in Bloemfontein
Acrobat training courses in George
Acrobat training courses in Plettenberg Bay
Acrobat training courses in East London
Acrobat training courses in Tshwane
Acrobat training courses in East Rand
Acrobat training courses in Gauteng
Acrobat training courses in Hout Bay
Acrobat training courses in Nelspruit
Acrobat training courses in Kwa Zulu Natal
Acrobat training courses in Midrand
Acrobat training courses in Polokwane
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