Introduction to creating accessible documents

For whom?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to create accessible documents and PDF files. It is aimed at those who have never worked with accessibility before and focuses on giving you a solid foundation.

To get the most out of the course, it is helpful to have basic prior knowledge of accessibility through our course Introduction to accessibility. However, this is not an absolute requirement.

About the course

In this course you will learn the basics of creating accessible documents. We will look at what you need to consider when creating the document, what you need to keep in mind during the workflow, and what techniques you need to use when making the final adjustments in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

We will also look at a number of tips and tricks to make the process easier.

At the end of the course, you will have an understanding of what an accessible document is, what you need to do to meet legal requirements, and what tools you can use in your pre-processing.

Course content

• Basic understanding of accessibility and why it is important.
• What to consider before creating a document.
• Understanding of accessible images, paragraphs, tables, and links.
• General considerations on how to make the creation process in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign easier.
• Basic tips on final adjustments in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Tips and tricks to make accessibility work easier.

After completing this course

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Have a basic understanding of accessibility and why it is important.
• Know how you should think before creating a document.
• Have a basic understanding on how you can create accessible documents in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.
• Explain basic tips on final adjustments in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Discuss tips and tricks that make accessibility work easier.

How is the course delivered?

The course consists of two parts; a self-paced course followed by a expert-led live session. 

Self-paced course on-demand

With this self-paced course, you get a basic overview, but also the opportunity to focus on selected areas that you have a particular need for. You can access the course when it suits you. The course is divided into parts - take one or more at a time. You can also use the course as a knowledge base; the search function makes it easy to find what you need.

Watch a clip from the on-demand course with the avatar version of
Lily Ragnhild Nilsen (ADS), Accessibility Expert at Funka. 

This on-demand course consists of:

• 17 parts, totalling 1 hour and 41 minutes of recorded films and reference material.
• Access to the course on-demand on Funka Academy's learning portal for 6 months.

Add a live course session

Do you need more advanced skills? Perhaps you are in, or about to enter, a role that requires in-depth knowledge of accessibility? Or do you simply feel that you learn best and most from live training?

We offer a supplementary course session as an extension and continuation of the self-paced course. It focuses on developing and applying your knowledge with opprtuinities for discussion, practical exercises and interaction.

• Live expert-led course session, 4 hours including short breaks, 13:00 - 17:00, CET Central European Time 
• Funka's Certified Accessibility Experts lead the sessions.

Course certificate by Funka 

After completing the course, you will receive a digital Funka Course Certificate, indicating that you have participated and met the course requirements. 

You have continued access to the on-demand course material and knowledge bank for 6 months from the date of order.

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