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Acrobat Professional 8 Training for ACE Proficiency— Bespoke

This intensive 3-day course will incorporate all the categories listed by Adobe within the ACE Exam Bulletin. Certitec consultants have passed the Acrobat ACE Exam on 6 separate occasions. Test Content: Topic Areas and Objectives Following is a detailed outline of the information covered on the exam.

Number of Questions and Passing Score
61 questions
77% minimum required to pass
Test Content: Topic Areas and Objectives

Adobe Acrobat Professional 8 is the creative industry standard application for PDF creation, proofing and exchange. A good knowledge of this application and PDF technology in general is essential for anyone working in the modern reprographic, production and print industry. Acrobat 8 has added many new advanced features to this key product that will help you guarantee quality output on every job.

XChangeTraining offer a core training course in Acrobat Acrobat Professional 8 for print professionals. The course includes everything you need to both create and edit high quality, print-ready PDF files using Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional and Acrobat Distiller 8.

Standards features high on the list with the PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3 and draft PDF/X-4 specifications.
Acrobat Professional 8 added a host of new features including better preflighting and improved fix-ups, preflight droplets, colour separation previews, colour conversion on both page and object level, ink management, JDF, and more, so whether you have been using a previous version of this software or you are complete beginner, this course content will satisfy your workflow needs and get you proficient with this essential modern publishing tool.

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Acrobat Professional 8 Training for ACE Proficiency Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Following is a detailed outline of the information covered with the exam and covered by this course in preparation for the exam.

General knowledge and features
-Describe the benefits and functionality provided by Acrobat Connect
-Describe the options available for customizing toolbars
-Describe the functionality provided to users of Adobe Reader by using the Enable -Usage Rights command
-Convert a document to another format - File>Export command
-Manage/modify documents using --Advanced/Document Processing

Viewing and navigating PDF documents
-Explain how to access and use navigation features in a PDF document.
-Use Find/Search to locate specific information in PDF documents.
-Given a viewing tool, explain the purpose of or how to use that tool. (Tools include: Zoom, Scrolling, Go To, Hand)

Creating PDF documents
-List and describe the methods available for creating PDF documents
(Methods include: From a Scanner, from a File)
-Create a PDF document by using Adobe PDF Printer
-Create a PDF document by using Adobe PDFMaker
-Create a PDF document by using Acrobat Distiller

Combining PDF documents
-List and describe the options available for combining files. (Options include: merging files into a single PDF document, assembling into a PDF Package, creating PDF packages in Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes, identifying differences between the Windows and Mac platforms)
-Manage how files are combined/optimized by using Combine Files
-Incorporate headers, footers, watermarks and backgrounds
-Attach files to a PDF document

Modifying and enhancing PDF documents
-Explain how to modify PDF documents from the Document menu
Given a tool on the Advanced Editing toolbar, explain how to use
(Tools include: Link, Crop, TouchUp Text, TouchUp Object, Movie, Sound)
-Create and modify bookmarks Rearrange and number pages by using the Pages panel
-Given a scenario, optimize the size of a PDF by using the PDF Optimizer

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Reviewing and commenting
-Given a scenario, describe the methods available for conducting a review and when you would use that method
-Conduct and manage reviews by using the Review Tracker
-Explain how to set up an E-mail review of an Adobe PDF document
-Explain how to set up shared review of an Adobe PDF document
-Add comments to a PDF document

Managing document security
-List and describe methods that can be used to secure a PDF document by using passwords
-List and describe the methods available for creating and acquiring digital signatures and certificates
-Certify a document by applying a digital signature
-Secure documents by creating a security envelope
-Describe the functionality provided by Adobe LiveCycle Policy Server for encrypting PDF documents
-Examine documents for and remove hidden data by using Redaction

Configuring Adobe PDF Settings
-Given a requirement, choose the appropriate Adobe PDF Setting
-Given a requirement, create a customized Adobe PDF Setting

Creating forms and collecting data
-Compare and contrast the functionality provided for creating forms by using Adobe LiveCycle Designer versus using the Acrobat forms tools
-Explain functionality provided by the Form -Field Recognition features
-Compile and manage form data

Preparing PDF documents for print production
-List and describe the features and through the Print Production toolbar
-Given an option in the Output Preview dialog box, explain the purpose
-Given an option in the Preflight dialog box, explain the purpose of that option. (Options include: execute a preflight profile, create a custom preflight profile, create a preflight droplet)


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Advantages of learning Adobe Acrobat 8 with XChangeTraining

-Our Adobe Acrobat trainers are experienced PDF workflow operators guaranteeing a high standard of product and PDF knowledge.
-It's bespoke and solutions based: before you come to XChange Training we agree the course content with you based on your workflow needs.
-We take the time to work specifically on any files you bring along to the course, ensuring that you see benefits to your workflow immediately.
-XChange training focuses on real tasks that reflect how Acrobat is used in professional situations.
-We provide background information on PDF related issues such as PDF versions and PostScript Levels etc. to help you understand this complex and versatile file format.
-On-site and off-site training is available for the whole UK.
-Free email support service for 3 months after course.
-We get consistently good feedback from our clients.
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Training Pricing

On-site course pricing
Prices include a set of course notes per trainee, 3 months telephone and/or e-mail support service after the course and all refreshments including a light lunch if held at the training centre.

For training courses outside of London a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

Training centre pricing
Pricing for training at the Britton Street facility:
1 person £2685 for a 3 day course*
2 people £2685 for a 3 day course*
3 people £2685 for a 3 day course
4 people £3285 for a 3 day course
5 people £3285 for a 3 day course
6 people £3285 for a 3 day course
All prices subject to VAT

 

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Clerkenwell, London
EC1M 5NQ

Tel: 020 7490 4455
Email: info@xchangetraining.co.uk

* For courses held outside of London for less than 3 trainees, there is an additional charge of £75, plus a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

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