Accessible Documents Training
Learn all about creating accessible documents with our two training courses.
We are offering a package deal (with a 20% discount) for those wishing to enroll in both the Fundamental and Advanced course. You can take advantage of this package deal by going to our course booking page.
Accessible Documents Fundamentals
This session will provide participants with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to create accessible documents using Microsoft Word. Participants will learn essential accessibility principles and tools that will help them create inclusive and usable documents for all audiences, including those using assistive technologies.
Book your spot in accessible documents fundamentals.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Accessibility
- Basic Document Accessibility Principles
- Accessible Document Creation with Microsoft Office
- Support Tools and Testing
- Converting Word to PDF overview
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand the basic principles of document accessibility.
- Know how to create accessible Word documents, including proper heading structure, alt text, and the use of styles.
- Be familiar with tools like the Microsoft Accessibility Checker and how to use them to test and improve document accessibility.
- Have the knowledge to create simple, accessible documents suitable for customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Accessible Documents Advanced
This session dives deeper into the more advanced techniques for creating accessible documents. Participants will explore best practices for creating accessible documents in more complex formats,using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat. Additionally, we will cover how to remediate common accessibility issues in the conversion to PDF from Word and InDesign.
Topics Covered
- Advanced Document Accessibility Principles
- Creating Accessible Documents in Adobe InDesign
- Creating Accessible PDFs
- Support Tools and Testing for PDFs
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand advanced accessibility principles and how they apply to document accessibility
- Be able to create accessible documents in Adobe InDesign, following industry best practices.
- Know how to identify, test, and remediate accessibility issues in PDF documents.
- Gain confidence in using advanced tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro to ensure PDFs meet accessibility standards.