Adobe Acrobat training class introduction - Topics covered
- Getting to know Adobe Acrobat
- Navigate the Acrobat workspace
- Read PDF documents with Acrobat
- Create PDF documents from a variety of sources
- Create PDF forms
- Create navigation for PDF documents
- The basics of editing PDF documents
- Review PDF documents
Adobe Acrobat Training Class - Introduction - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Adobe Acrobat training class introduction course topics
Module 1: Getting to know Adobe Acrobat
- About the PDF format
- Understanding the workspace
- Creating PDF documents from authoring applications
- Creating PDF documents for online use
- Converting scanned documents to PDF
- Creating PDF documents for high-quality printing
- Creating interactive PDF documents
- Optimizing Adobe PDF documents
Module 2: Navigating the Acrobat workspace
- Understanding the Acrobat tools
- Customizing the workspace
- Setting essential preferences
Module 3: Using Acrobat for common tasks
- Navigating the document
- Changing document views
- Organizing multiple documents
- Searching for words or phrases
- Understanding document properties
- Printing PDF documents
Module 4: Creating PDF documents
- Creating PDF files from MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Creating PDF documents from common graphics applications
- Capturing web pages as PDF documents
- Saving PDF files
- Setting document properties
- Exporting PDF files into other formats
- Capturing PDF documents from a smartphone or scanner
- Capturing PDF documents from websites
Module 5: Creating Adobe PDF forms
- Creating a PDF form
- Using the form wizard
- Creating form fields
- Using actions in an Acrobat form
- Distributing and managing forms in Acrobat
Module 6: Using digital signatures in Adobe Acrobat
- Creating a signature
- Applying signatures
- Routing PDF forms for signatures
Module 7: Creating navigation for PDF documents
- Using the bookmarks panel
- Using the pages panel
- Creating links
Module 8: Editing PDF documents
- Edit visually with page thumbnails
- Drag-and-drop editing
- Edit with menu commands
- Touch up a PDF document
Module 9: Using commenting and review tools in Adobe PDF
- Use the tracker
- Use the comments panel
- Add comments
- Add audio comments
- Create text annotations
- Attach files to a document
- Mark up a document
- Use graphic elements
- Export comments
- Import comments
- Initiate an email review
The course topics serve as an outline for the course. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Acrobat questions.
Acrobat course instructors
AGI instructors are Acrobat professionals and skilled teachers. You'll learn from a live Acrobat professional that brings years of experience that will help you learn Acrobat quickly and easily.

Greg
BA, Advertising Design
Adobe Certified Instructor
Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books
Custom and private Acrobat classes
This Acrobat course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Acrobat classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
Adobe Acrobat training class introduction prerequisites
We recommend that you have Adobe Acrobat software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.
Exceptional Acrobat course materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This Acrobat course includes a copy of our Digital Classroom book with many projects and exercises.
Repeat for free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the Acrobat class at no additional cost for one year.
Acrobat FAQ
Do I receive a Acrobat certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Acrobat class?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Acrobat questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Acrobat.
Does this Acrobat class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when Acrobat classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Acrobat class for Mac or Windows?
You can attend this Acrobat class using a Mac or Windows computer. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.
