What you'll learn

This live, highly interactive course covers the fundamentals of creating accessible Word and PDF documents, so your content reaches everyone, including people with disability. You'll learn how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat to produce documents that meet accessibility standards, with practical techniques you can apply immediately after the session.

  • Understand the foundations of document accessibility

    Learn why accessible documents matter, who benefits, and the key principles that underpin compliant, inclusive content.

  • Create accessible Word documents from the ground up

    Apply techniques for headings, structure, lists, tables, alt text, and formatting that work for all readers, including those using assistive technology.

  • Produce and refine accessible PDFs

    Learn how to export correctly from Word and use Adobe Acrobat to remediate, check, and polish your PDFs to meet accessibility standards.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome and course overview

    2. Tell us about yourself

    3. Getting Started - What you need

    4. Training schedule and meeting link

    5. Course materials

    1. Background to document accessibility, Techniques to create accessible electronic documents

    2. Week 1 Teams Meeting Link

    1. Techniques for accessible Word documents

    2. Week 2 Teams Meeting Link

    1. Techniques for accessible Word Documents, Converting Word documents to PDFs

    2. Week 3 Teams Meeting Link

    1. Advanced techniques for accessible PDF documents

    2. Week 4 Teams Meeting Link

    1. Wrap up and next steps

About this course

  • $825.00
  • 2 hours per week, over 4 weeks
  • Live online with a specialist trainer
  • Certificate upon completion

Group pricing

Enrol 4 or more participants and receive 10% off. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Why accessible documents matter

  • Inclusivity

    Accessible documents ensure your content reaches everyone, including people who use screen readers or have specific reading needs.

  • Legal compliance

    Meeting WCAG requirements helps you satisfy government legislation and accessibility policies across Australia, the UK, Europe, and the US.

  • Professional excellence

    Producing accessible documents demontrates genuine commitment to inclusion, and ensures your message lands with every intended reader.

FAQ

  • What software do I need?

    You'll need Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat (full version) installed on your device. Adobe Reader is not sufficient for this course. If you're unsure which version you have, check with your IT team before the first session.

  • Do I need any prior accessibility knowledge?

    No. This course is designed for anyone who works with Word and PDF documents. No accessibility background is required.

  • What if I miss a session?

    Each session is recorded and available to view for four weeks, so you can catch up if you can't attend a particular week.

  • How do the live sessions run?

    Sessions are held via Microsoft Teams. The link to join is available inside the course once you are enrolled. Simply log in and you'll find it there. We recommend having your software open during training so you can follow along in real time.

Prefer to learn at your own pace?

We also offer dedicated on-demand courses for Word and PDF accessibility separately. Learn the same core skills on your own schedule.

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