PDF accessibility training
Introductory to advanced level, Word, InDesign, forms, testing and WCAG compliance
We offer six standard but customizable PDF accessibility courses:
Advanced PDF accessibility (2 days)
Our advanced PDF accessibility course offers a cost-effective means to train your whole team: InDesign (CS3–CS5.5) and Word (2003–2010) users; web editors using Acrobat Professional (8, 9 or X); form designers using Acrobat or LiveCycle Designer. The course also includes an optional module on testing for WCAG 2.0 compliance using JAWS or NVDA screen readers, ZoomText screen magnifier and Dragon voice recognition software. For a detailed course outline and client testimonials please see:
Word (half day)
This half day course includes in-depth coverage of accessible document production techniques using Microsoft Word (2003–2010) For a detailed course outline please see:
Creating accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word
Word/Acrobat (1 day)
This one day course includes in-depth coverage of accessible document production techniques using Microsoft Word (2003–2010) as well as a comprehensive overview of editing PDFs for accessibility using Acrobat Professional (8, 9 or X). For a detailed course outline and client testimonials please see:
Creating accessible PDFs from Word and Acrobat
Advanced Acrobat (1 day)
This one day course includes in-depth coverage of editing PDFs for accessibility using Acrobat Professional (8, 9 or X). For a detailed course outline please see:
InDesign/Acrobat (1 day)
This one day course includes in-depth coverage of accessible document production techniques using Adobe InDesign (CS3–CS5.5) as well as a comprehensive overview of editing PDFs for accessibility using Acrobat Professional (8, 9 or X). For a detailed course outline and client testimonials please see:
Creating accessible PDFs from InDesign and Acrobat
Accessible PDF forms (1 day)
This course covers all aspects of accessible PDF form creation in Acrobat Professional or LiveCycle Designer. Key topics include screen reader "forms mode" issues and workarounds, WCAG 2.0 validation requirements and techniques, and designing for different types of assistive technologies. Course materials include free ready-to-go scripts for form validation and other accessibility enhancements. For a detailed course outline and client testimonials please see:
Why choose PWS?
Four reasons why people from all over the UK as well as from North America and continental Europe choose PWS for their PDF accessibility training:
- Unrivalled experience and know-how
- Unbeatable value for money
- Free post-training help and advice
- Free tailored pre-course preparation
Clients
We regularly train BBC departments, local and central government organisations (UK and overseas), charities, graphic design agencies and others. Please see our individual course outline pages for client testimonials.
