Adobe Acrobat DC

This interactive, live instructor-led online training course will cover the same content as the in-person course.  All live online courses will be recorded, and participants will have access to the recorded session for 3 months.

The main objective of this course is to introduce the interactive commands, functions, and capabilities of Adobe Acrobat DC. It is designed for computer users who are new to Adobe Acrobat and want to gain a thorough understanding of the world’s most popular PDF (portable document format) package.

After this course, students will be able to: 

• Navigate to specific content within a PDF.

• Search within single or multiple documents.

• Extract content from a PDF.

• Create PDF documents from word documents.

• Create PDF documents using the print command.

• Create a PDF document from multiple files.

• Add stamps, watermarks, and backgrounds with a digital signature.

• Add headers & footers.

• Add comments & mark-ups in a PDF.

• Arrange PDF document pages.

• Edit content in a PDF document.

• Customize page numbering.

• Add bookmarks.

• Add links.

• Sign and secure a document.

• Automatic Field Detection using The Prepare Form Wizard.

This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor.

You will need to have the newest version of Adobe Acrobat DC program downloaded and installed on the computer.  The web version will not be suitable.

In order to participate in this course, you will require either two monitors or a second device (tablet) or computer so that you are able to watch the instructor while at the same time practicing and applying the new skills. 

Delivery Method:  Virtual Session – MS Teams 

Course Fee Includes:  Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.

While there are no prerequisites for this session, this course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Office Basics course or have equivalent knowledge.

This course is ideal for any individuals that are looking to elevate their knowledge of working with Adobe Acrobat.  

1.  Computer or laptop  - This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses.    

You will need TWO screens for the training to be effective. Tablets and cellphones would not be suitable as a second screen.

• The first screen needs to be a Windows computer with the Adobe Acrobat DC program installed.

• The second screen is to display the MS Teams meeting space.

• Windows 10 or Mac iOS   

2.  Software/Programs – The newest version of the Adobe Acrobat DC program downloaded and installed on the computer. The course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Office Basics course or have equivalent knowledge. The web version will not be suitable. 

Download Program Here: https://www.adobe.com/ca/

3.  Webcam (Mandatory) – in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class .
4.  Microphone (Mandatory)  
5.  Internet connection - For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here.  The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.   
6.  A quiet space with minimal distractions - The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.     
7.  Comfortable chair.