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About this course

Overview

Take your Acrobat skills to a higher level and aim for the Adobe Certified Expert exam, which is the highest level of recognition in over 70 countries. Get recognised for the new skills you’ve just gained: Get Certified!

In this class you will learn about the most advanced techniques in Adobe Acrobat and gain experience of how to answer the exam questions and lots more tips and tricks from our experience Adobe Certified Instructor who has taken the ACE exam many times.

Who is this course for?

This class is for advanced users of Acrobat with a strong understanding of all the general concepts of using the application. The course’s content is put together especially for those users who plan to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam. In this course we learn the most advanced techniques and lots of best-practices but at the same time we focus on the requirements of the ACE exam. This course is intense, so for those with doubts about their knowledge we recommend you take the Acrobat Introduction and Advanced courses first.

Assumed knowledge

Strong understanding of working with Adobe Acrobat to an already advanced level.

What you will learn

• Best practices
• Advanced Photoshop techniques
• Graphic design, web design and digital art concepts
• Prepared for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams in Acrobat
• How to pass the exam

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Training Book

Quality 500 page training book supplied with this Acrobat training course

Course outline

1. Viewing and navigating PDF documents

• Describe how to access and when to use navigation features in a PDF document.
• Customize the workspace. (Options include: customizing the Quick Tools bar, customizing the Tools, Comment, and Share panes.)
• Given a viewing option, explain the purpose of and when and how to use that option.
• (Options include: zooming, Read mode, Full screen mode.)
• Use Search to locate specific information in a PDF document. (Search features include:
• Advanced Search, indexes, searching multiple documents, and searching within PDF Portfolios.)

2. Creating PDF documents

• List and describe the methods available for creating PDF documents. (Methods include: by scanning, from a file, from a web page, from the Clipboard.)
• Create a PDF document by using the Adobe PDF Printer.
• Create a PDF document by using Adobe PDFMaker.
• Create a PDF document by using Acrobat Distiller.
• Create a PDF document from a web page.
• Create a PDF document from a Creative Suite application.

3. Reuse PDF content

• Given a scenario, describe how to reuse PDF content in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Given a scenario, describe how and when to save a PDF document in another format.
• (Formats include: Certified PDF, Reader Enabled PDF, Image, Microsoft Word, and Spreadsheet.)

4. Modifying and enhancing PDF documents

• Given a scenario, explain the methods for modifying PDF documents. (Methods include: inserting, deleting, and rearranging pages, editing document text, splitting the document.)
• Describe how to add navigation elements to a PDF document. (Elements include: bookmarks, links, buttons, headers and footers.)
• Describe how to reduce the size of a PDF document. (Options include: reduce file size and optimize scanned PDF.)
• Embed audio, video, and Flash content in a PDF document.
• Describe how to make a PDF document accessible.

5. Combining PDF documents

• Given a scenario, describe when and how to merge files into a single PDF document and when and how to create a PDF Portfolio.
• Describe the options available for enhancing PDF Portfolios. (Options include: applying layouts and visual themes, adding headers and footers, adding background images, and changing colors, modifying details.)

6. Using the Actions Wizard

• Explain when and describe how to use an Action.
• Create and modify Actions.

7. Reviewing, collaborating, and commenting

• Given a scenario, describe the methods available for initiating a review and when you would use that method. (Methods include: using an MS SharePoint server, Acrobat.com,
• email-based review.)
• Initiate an email-based review.
• Initiate a shared review using Acrobat.com or an internal server.
• Add comments to a PDF document.
• Manage reviews using the Tracker.
• Share a large document using SendNow.

8. Creating forms and collecting data

• Compare and contrast the functionality provided by using the Acrobat forms tools and Adobe LiveCycle Designer ES.
• Describe the options for creating a PDF form using the Acrobat forms tools. (Options include: how to create a form, using appropriate field types, and setting form field properties.)
• Compile and manage form data. (Scenarios include: distributing a form, collecting form data, tracking responses, compiling and analyzing responses.)

9. Managing document security

• List and describe the methods used to secure PDF documents. (Methods include: password security, certificate security, and Adobe LiveCycle Rights Management.)
• List and describe methods available for creating and applying digital signatures and certificates.
• Remove document content using the Redaction tools.

10. PDF standards and print production

• Describe the PDF Standards and when to use them. (Standards include: PDF/X, PDF/A,
• PDF/E.)
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate Preflight option. (Options include: analysis vs. fixups, using, creating, and editing Preflight profiles and droplets.)
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate Print Production option. (Options include: Output Preview, Convert Colors, Ink Manager, and Flattener Preview.)

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Training Book

Quality 500 page training book supplied with this Acrobat training course

Offers

FlexiCredit

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The FlexiCredit - earn rewards on short courses

It's very simple: get rewarded if you book any of our short courses with training credits. Just book any 1-day or 2-day scheduled course at our London Covent Garden or Cardiff training centres and you will receive credit towards any course in the future – that's the FlexiCredit!

 

If you are self-funding your training then for special pricing click here.

You can use these credits within 6 months of your first qualifying booking, and even accumulate your FlexiCredits.

Collecting FlexiCredits

• Book a 1-day course - get £70 + VAT off a future course
• Book a 2-day course - get £100 + VAT off a future course

 

This offer does not include private training

How to book

Just email us confirmation of your valid booking(s) that qualified for the FlexiCredit.

Terms and conditions

• The FlexiCredit scheme started on the 22nd August, 2011 and only applies to bookings after this date
• FlexiCredits can only be used as payment or part-payment towards a Certitec training course running at locations mentioned
• You will be emailed your FlexiCredits after payment and completion of your course with Certitec
• FlexiCredit is applicable only if the full RRP is paid for your course(s). Any discounting invalidates the FlexiCredit. If discounting has been applied you can pay back the difference in order to qualify for the offer
• Any booking paid or part-paid by a FlexiCredit does not earn FlexiCredits
• FlexiCredits cannot be used against any 'special deals' - only courses on our main website
• You can 'give' your FlexiCredits to another person/company providing you email us intention of 'hand-over' and the delegate name(s) for the course benefitting from the credits. This will entail an administration charge of either £50 + VAT or the same number of FlexiCredits.
• The FlexiCredit offer lasts for 6 months from the first date of your qualifying booking(s).

 

The FlexiDeal^® - free training

Our courses come with free training at London Covent Garden and Cardiff!

It's very simple: just book a day of private training or one of our 3-day, 4-day or 5-day scheduled courses (or any combination days) and you'll qualify for additional free scheduled training at our London Covent Garden or Cardiff training centres – that's the FlexiDeal^®.

 

If you are self-funding your training then for special scheduled training pricing click here.

 

And as long as you take these additional courses within 6 months of your first qualifying booking, you can even accumulate your FlexiDeal®.

Collecting FlexiDeals^®

• Book a 1-day private course – get 1 day free
• Book a 3-day scheduled course – get 1 day free
• Book a 4-day scheduled course – get 1 day free
• Book a 5-day scheduled course – get 2 days free
  
  

See below for courses you can claim for free in the FlexiDeal^®

Acrobat

• Acrobat Essentials (1 day)
• Acrobat Introduction (2 day)
  
• Acrobat Forms (1 day)

After Effects

• After Effects Introduction (2 day)
• After Effects Advanced (3 day)
• After Effects Masterclass (5 day)

Digital Publishing Suite (InDesign to Tablet)

• DPS Essentials (1 day) £70 + VAT extra charge
• DPS Full Solution (2 days) £100 + VAT extra charge

Dreamweaver

• Dreamweaver Web Building Introduction (3 day)
• Dreamweaver Web Building Masterclass + Certification (5 day)
• Dreamweaver ACA Prep + Exam (1 day)

Edge

• Edge Essentials (1 day)

Illustrator

• Illustrator Introduction (1 day)
• Illustrator Introduction (2 day)
• Illustrator Advanced (2 day)
• Illustrator Advanced Power User
• Illustrator Masterclass (4 day)

InDesign

• InDesign Introduction (1 day)
• InDesign Introduction (2 day)
• InDesign Advanced (2 day)
• InDesign Advanced PowerUser (2 day)
• InDesign Masterclass (4 day)
• InDesign Interactive (1 day)
• InDesign Print Production (1 day)
• InDesign ePub (1 day)
• InDesign iPad+Android (1 day)
• InDesign ACE (2 day)

MUSE

• MUSE Essentials (1 day)

Photoshop

• Photoshop Introduction (2 day)
• Photoshop Advanced (2 day)
• Photoshop Advanced Power User (2 day)
• Photoshop Masterclass (4 days)
• Photoshop Masterclass + Certification (5 day)
• Photoshop ACE (2 day)

Premiere Pro

• Premiere Pro Introduction (3 day)

• Premiere Pro Intermediate + Certification (2 day)
• Premiere Pro Masterclass + Certification (5 day)

How to book

Just email us confirmation of your valid booking(s) that qualified for the FlexiDeal^®.

FlexiDeal+ (plus)

If you wish to keep onto your FlexiDeal credits for longer than 6 months (no expiry) then it's only £50 + VAT for this option - please mention when booking.

Terms and conditions

• FlexiDeal^® is applicable only if the full RRP is paid for your course(s). Any discounting invalidates the FlexiDeal^®. If discounting has been applied you can pay back the difference in order to qualify for the offer
• The FlexiDeal^® offer lasts for 6 months from the first date of your qualifying bookings
• The FlexiDeal^® is not available to funded individuals although we might apply at our descretion depending upon the number of training days booked under the particular scheme

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Training Book

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Further information

Our guarantee of training satisfaction

No questions, no quibbles, no problem! Should you ever need to take your course again, just let us know. Find out more…

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Windows or Macintosh.
• Understand how to launch an application and save files.
• For web courses you will need to have knowledge of web browsers.

General information

• Courses start at 10am and finish at 5pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the course on the first day.
• We operate a casual dress code.
• We supply all computers, software and courseware, pads, pens, lunch and refreshments.
• We have both Apple OSX Lion and Windows 7 systems.
• Bring along a USB/Flash drive so you can take away your course files.
• Following your course, we will email you an Adobe Authorised Course Completion Certificate.
• Each course comes with either on-line assets (electronic book/PDF or movies) to download or a high-quality Visual Quickstart 500-page training book. We are migrating most course assets to on-line downloads during 2012.
• Access to a secure section of our site that offers useful tips and tricks.

Lunch

We provide flexible lunch vouchers which can be redeemed at outlets nearby such as Bella Italia, Burger King, Boots, Co-operative, Eat, Greggs, McDonalds, Nandos, Pizza Express, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, Sainsbury's and Tesco to name but a few.

Support

We supply 6-months rock-solid support via email on the subject matter covered during the course. Find out more…

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