What you'll learn

This advanced live course teaches you to create and remediate accessible PDF documents without needing a source file, so your content reaches everyone, including people with disability. You'll learn professional techniques using Adobe Acrobat that go beyond standard workflows and can be applied immediately after the session.

  • Refresh your accessibility foundations

    Revisit why accessible documents matter, Australian legal requirements, and the key principles underpinning compliant, inclusive content.

  • Master advanced PDF remediation techniques

    Apply professional techniques for remediating PDF documents and forms without a source file, including tagging, reading order, tables, and form fields.

  • Test and verify accessibility compliance

    Apply your skills to sample documents, test with assistive technology, and use the built-in PDF accessibility checker to confirm your PDFs meet accessibility standards.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome and course overview

    2. Tell us about yourself

    3. Course Setup: Equipment, Access and Help

    4. Training schedule and meeting link

    5. Course materials

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

    2. Teams meeting link

    1. Techniques and applications for accessible PDF files

    2. Teams meeting link

    1. Techniques for accessible PDF files (continued)

    2. Teams meeting link

    1. Accessibility compliance verification, DIY, techniques for accessible PDF forms

    2. 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 PDFs matter

  • Inclusivity

    Accessible PDFs 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 PDFs demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusion and ensures your message lands with every intended reader.

FAQ

  • What software do I need?

    You'll need Adobe Acrobat Pro (Not Acrobat Reader). If you don't have this already, you may be able to install a trial version (subject to the software owner’s agreement).

  • Do I need any prior accessibility knowledge?

    No accessibility background is required. Those with a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat will gain the most from this course.

  • 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 document accessibility separately. Learn core skills on your own schedule.

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