Mar 9, 2019

    Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class

    Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class

    Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Virtually Online Live & On-Site at Your Location

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    Course Information & Why You Should Attend

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    ThinkB!G Exclusive LogoDuration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Complimentary Lunch)

    Locations for Training:
    In Person at ThinkB!G in Columbia, Maryland near Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia region.
    Virtually Online Live (VOLT) From Anywhere! Students Join the Same In Person Class Remotely.
    Upon Request: Onsite Custom Private Training at Your Location!

    Course Description: This Adobe Acrobat Section 508 Accessibility Intro Training Course will help you become familiar and come into compliance with the Federal Government’s ADA Section 508 accessibility regulations. The course will cover software features that are designed to help you meet those requirements. Students are expected to be familiar with Acrobat Pro already, as no time is allotted to review any basics of the applications. This material is applicable to all recent versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

    Prerequisites: Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders. You need a solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It is highly recommended that you have taken Acrobat Pro Intro prior to attending this class. If you use InDesign, it is recommended that you take InDesign Intro prior to this class.

    Job Roles That Use Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility:
    Content Creators
    Writers
    Editors
    Desktop Publishers
    Instructional Systems Designers
    e-Learning and Web Developers

    Projects That Use Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility:
    Creating Accessible PDF Files, Presentations, and Publications

    Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction Course Outline

    1. PDF Accessibility Overview
    Overview of Portable Document Format (PDF)
    Determine the Accessibility Path for each PDF Document
    Understanding the experience using a screen reader
    Demonstrating the experience using the JAWS PDF reader
    Start with an Accessible Document
    Characteristics of Accessible PDF files
    Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Accessibility Features
    Accessibility Features of Acrobat Pro DC

    2. Using the Acrobat Pro DC Accessibility Checker
    Accessibility Checker (Full Check)
    Additional Functional Validation Techniques
    WCAG 2.0/WCAG 2.1 Mapping to PDF/UA

    3. Acrobat DC PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow
    Setting up an Accessibility workspace in Acrobat
    Step 1: Examine the PDF File
    Determine if the Document has been Tagged
    Step 2: Add Document Metadata including Document Title, Subject, Author, and Keywords
    Set Initial View/Open Options
    Step 3: Set the Document Language
    Reading Order Tool
    Tips for using the Reading Order Tool
    Step 4: Add Tags to the Document using the Reading Order panel
    Checking reading order in the Tags pane
    Tags Pane
    Edit Tags in the Tags pane
    Adding properties to tags
    Step 5: Examine and Repair the Tag Structure
    Step 6: Tagging Lists
    Step 7: Appropriately tagging tables
    Using the Table Editor
    Editing Table Tags
    Adobe® Acrobat® Pro DC Accessibility Guide: Best Practices for PDF Accessibility
    Step 8: Add Alternative Text
    Add Alternate Text and Supplementary Information to Tags
    Step 9: Use the Accessibility Checker to Evaluate the PDF File
    Create Accessible Links
    Add Bookmarks

    4. Create an Accessible Microsoft Word Document
    Microsoft Word 2016 Accessibility Checker
    Adding Metadata
    Show or activate PDF Maker in Microsoft Word
    Adobe Acrobat DC PDF Maker
    View PDFMaker conversion settings
    Convert the Word Document to Accessible PDF
    Checking the Resulting PDF With Acrobat Pro DC
    Other options for creating a tagged PDF
    Repairs You Should Make in the Source File
    Use Styles
    Setting the outline level for styles
    Columns
    Lists
    Tables
    Links
    Add Alternative Text
    Repairs You Should Make in the PDF File
    Use Acrobat Action Wizards to Streamline Repetitive Tasks

    5. Making PowerPoint and Excel Files Accessible
    PDF Settings for Microsoft Office Applications
    Adding Metadata
    Controlling tag structure in PowerPoint
    Setting tag order in PowerPoint
    Creating a PDF file from PowerPoint
    Creating a PDF file from Excel

    6. Create an Accessible PDF file from Adobe InDesign
    Structuring content
    Paragraph and Character Styles
    Defining Export Tags
    Controlling Reading Order
    The Articles panel
    The Layers panel
    Object Export Options
    Adding Alternate text
    Working with Tables
    Adding Links
    Adding bookmarks
    Exporting

    Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.

    Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.

    What You Get
    • Hands-On Official Authorized Training & Certification
    • Training Delivered from Instructors that are Senior Consultants Certified by Adobe (ACI), Apple (ACT), & Microsoft (MCT)
    • Official Curriculum Courseware & Personal Use of Class Recording for Limited Time
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Computer with Software & Class Files (In Person Only)
    • Continental Breakfast Every Day (In Person Only)
    • Catered Gourmet Deli Lunch Every Day (In Person Only)
    • Unlimited Snacks and Refreshments (In Person Only)
    • Notebook & Pen (In Person Only)
    • Free Parking (In Person Only)
    Pricing

    Public Enrollment Training

    Commercial Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $795
    GSA/Government Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $640.81
    Non-Profit/Education Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $745

    Dates to Register!

     

    Custom Private Training – Onsite at Your Location, Online Live, or at ThinkB!G

    Submit details and a formal training quote will be sent to you!

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    Dates to Register

    CourseLocationStart DateEnd DateTime
    Acrobat 508 - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Aug 24, 2020 Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    Acrobat 508 - BootCamp (Online Live ONLY)
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Aug 24, 2020 Thursday, Aug 27, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    Acrobat 508 - Intro
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G (Columbia, MD) - In Person & Online Live (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Nov 02, 2020 Tuesday, Nov 03, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    Acrobat 508 - BootCamp
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G (Columbia, MD) - In Person & Online Live (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Nov 02, 2020 Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register

    Custom Private Training

    We offer this course as Custom Private Training or Project Based Training®!

    If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives! We can have the Private Training at ThinkB!G in Columbia, Maryland, Virtually Online Live (Available for Most Courses), or Onsite at Your Location.

    What's Included?

    • Custom Outline to include Targeted Topics Based on Your Learning Needs
    • Hands-On Official Authorized Training & Certification
    • Training Delivered from Instructors that are Senior Consultants Certified by Adobe (ACI), Apple (ACT), & Microsoft (MCT)
    • Official Curriculum Courseware
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Computer (Apple Mac or Windows PC) with Software & Class Files (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
    • Continental Breakfast Every Day (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
    • Catered Gourmet Deli Lunch Every Day (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
    • Unlimited Snacks and Refreshments (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
    • Notebook & Pen (In Person Only)
    • Free Parking (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)

    Submit details and a formal training quote will be sent to you!

    Click to Get a Quote Now!

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    Payment Policy for Public Enrollment Classes

    Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training class.

     

    Payment Policy for Private & Project Based Training® Classes

    Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training service.  Pricing provided is firm fixed price based on number of students.  Client is responsible for entire amount regardless of change in number of registrations.

     

    Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Public Enrollment Classes

    • Classes may be canceled if less than 4 students are registered. We will notify you of cancellations no later than 16 business days prior to class.
    • Canceling/Rescheduling more than 16 business days prior to class: You are eligible for a refund or free reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student for the same class & date.
    • Canceling/Rescheduling less than 16 business days prior to class: No refund. No Reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student for the same class & date.
    • No Shows without contact: No refund. No Reschedule.

    Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Custom/Private and On-Site Training Classes

    • No penalty if cancellation/reschedule is 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to the first date of class.
    • 50% penalty will be incurred if cancellation/reschedule is less than 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to the first date of class. This fee is to cover instructor expenses, travel, and course materials purchased.

    Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Individual Students in Custom/Private Training Classes

    • Individual students registered in a private class, who cancel or do not show, are not eligible for a partial refund or reschedule. Please contact your class organizer or manager if you need to cancel.
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    "The Instructor was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable of the materials and clear in his instruction. His easy going personality also made the intense training more enjoyable." Katrina B., HCC (Acrobat Section 508 Accessibility Intro)
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    "All around, comparing to previous Acrobat 508 classes I have taken at other places, this is by far the best! The other classes I've taken were a waste of time and money - and I wish I would have known or heard of ThinkB!G Learn Smart then. Well worth the money. Very hands-on and calling our instructor knowledgeable would be an injustice. He introduced us to things that we had never even heard of or even thought would be possible to do. I'm on Cloud 9 right now and ready for my next course in December." - Kiesha W. - TSA (Acrobat 508 Intro)
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    "This class exceeded my expectations! I was able to learn so much from this class, and can't wait to get back to work to implement changes to be more 508 compliant. This is a tough and deep topic and it was great to have someone explain the do's and dont's. This training was great!"-Lisa B. - TTC Inc. (Acrobat 508 Intro Training)
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    "What a wonderful environment and learning experience. Great teachers and equipment. Best training class and company I have ever had to work with. Great equipment with wonderful software and computer hardware to work with. Large work space with great communication in the room to hear loud and clear also to see screen. Excellent teacher with excellent knowledge who is so helpful and great to work with." -Rebecca R., Leidos (Acrobat 508 Intro Training)
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    The Class Was Very Helpful
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    “The instructor reviewed one of the forms we are currently working on and we were able to see exactly how it should be prepared. The instructor was also able to remote to our desktops and assist us with the sample forms we reviewed in class.” - Charles H., Department of Commerce (Acrobat 508 Intro)
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    “The instructor was amazing! I learned so much from her and would absolutely recommend others take this class with her.” – Ben K. - BLS (Adobe Acrobat 508 Intro Course)
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    "This is an excellent overview (and depth) into the intricate world of 508 compliance and Adobe. Have always been happy with the classes offered here. [The Instructor] is a treasure knowledgeable, responsive and personable." - Lisa D. - Emmes Corp (Acrobat 508 Intro Compliance Training)
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    "This is a great facility with great instructors, friendly faces, and good food. Everyone is knowledgeable and respectful of everyone no matter what level you are at. They are teaching with the latest technology. My work has improved as a result of this training. I work faster and smarter, and look forward to my next class." - Tricia Y. - DOD (Custom InDesign for 508 Training)
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    “This Acrobat 508 Compliance training was perfectly paced to cover all topics without being overwhelming, with plenty of time to explore specific student-led examples; entirely hands-on so we could work along. I feel like I will retain and use a lot of what I learned.” - Lindsay E. - Department of Labor (Adobe Acrobat 508 Accessibility Training)
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