Accessing Information in PDF and  Creating PDF Documents - 2hrs

• Browse a PDF Document
• Navigate to Specific Content Within a PDF Document
• Conduct a Simple Search
• Extract Content from a PDF Document
• Create a PDF Document from a Word Document
• Create PDF Documents Using the Print Command
• Create PDF Documents from Web Pages
• Create a PDF Document Using Acrobat

Modifying and Adding PDF Navigation - 2hrs

• Manipulate PDF Document Pages
• Edit Text in a PDF
• Add Headers and Footers
• Customize Page Numbering
• Use Bookmarks
• Create and Modify Links
• Format a Story as an Article

Working with Multiple PDF Documents - 2hrs

• Organize PDFs into a Collection
• Control Access to Multiple PDF Documents
• Search Multiple PDF Documents

Initiating and Participating in a PDF Document Review - 2hrs

• Choose a Collaboration Workflow
• Add Review Tools to a PDF Document
• Digitally Sign a PDF Document
• Markup a PDF Document
• Compile and View Comments from Multiple Reviewers

Creating PDFs from Technical Documents - 2hrs

• Create PDF Documents from within Microsoft Visio
• Create PDF Documents from within Autodesk AutoCAD
• Measure Technical Drawing Content

Enhancing PDF Documents - 2hrs

• Embed Multimedia
• Create Actions
• Optimize PDF Files
• Batch Process PDF Documents
• Make a PDF Document More Accessible
• Repurpose a PDF Document for Other Displays

Creating Interactive PDF Forms in Adobe Designer - 2hrs

• Create a PDF Form
• Add Text Form Fields
• Create Calculations
• Create Fields with Predefined Responses
• Create Buttons
• Organize Collected Data in a Spreadsheet

Preparing PDF Files for Commercial Printing - 2hrs

• Examine the Commercial Printing Process
• Choose Appropriate Methods of Creating PDF Files for Prepress
• Apply Color Management Settings
• Create and Apply Appropriate Adobe PDF Settings for Prepress
• Preview Printed Effects on Screen

Finalizing PDF Files for Commercial Printing - 2hrs

• Preflight Documents
• Create PDF/X-Compliant Files
• Create a Composite
• Create Color Separations

Creating Logos Using
Simple Shapes - 2hrs

• Choose New Document Settings
• Create a Custom Workspace
• Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
• Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
• Format Objects
• Manipulate Objects
• Insert Type

Creating Logos Using
Custom Paths - 2hrs

• Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
• Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
• Duplicate Objects
• Apply Graphic Styles
• Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects
• Apply Gradients to Type
• Create Type on a Path
• Apply an Envelope to Type

Creating an Advertisement - 2hrs

• Import a Graphic
• Align Objects
• Apply Spot Colors
• Wrap Text
• Export a File

Manipulating Body Type - 2hrs

• Import Body Type
• Format Type with Styles
• Fix Spelling Errors
• •Find and Replace Text
  
• Insert Typographic Characters

Creating Complex
Illustrations - 2hrs

• Create Shapes Using the Pathfinder Commands
• Create Compound Paths
• Offset Paths
• Apply Effects
• Create Symbols
• Create Custom Pattern Brushes
• Organize Objects with Layers
• Modify Global Colors

Managing Assets with
Adobe Bridge - 2hrs

• Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
• Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge

Providing Support for PSD and PDF Files - 2hrs

• Open Layered Photoshop Documents
• •Create an Adobe PDF File

Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic - 2hrs

• Manually Trace Raster Images
• Trace Artwork Automatically
• Adjust the Results of a Tracing
• •Apply a Custom Preset
• •Convert a Tracing Object to Paths

Coloring Artwork Using
Live Paint - 2hrs

• Apply Paint Using Live Paint
• •Correct Gaps in Objects
• Convert Objects to Live Paint Groups

Creating a Poster  - 2hrs

• Simplify Paths
• Create Clipping Masks
• Create 3D Effects
• Create Blends
• Share Graphic Styles

Exporting Graphics
for the Web - 2hrs

• Convert Colors to Web-Safe Colors
• Create Slices
• Add Interactivity to an SVG File
• Export Web Graphics

Applying Color Management - 2hrs

• Decide When to Use Color Management
• Set Up Color Management

Outputting Documents - 2hrs

• Print a Composite Proof
• Create Color Separations

Managing the InDesign Environment - 2hrs

• Introduction to InDesign
• Customize Your Workspace
• Set General Preferences
• Manage Document Presets

Designing Documents - 2hrs

• Create a New Document
• Alter a Document's Layout
• Create the Structure of a Document
• Develop Master Pages
• Manage Text and Graphic Placement
• Develop Layers

Managing Text - 2hrs

• Add Text
• Edit Text
• Spell Check Text
• Thread Text
• Change Text Threads
• Format Characters
• Format Paragraphs
• Manage Styles

Utilizing Colors - 2hrs

• Swatches and Gradients
• •Utilize Color
• Utilize Swatches
• •Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes

Managing Transparency - 2hrs

• Apply Transparency
• Apply Transparency Flattener Presets

Utilizing Tables - 2hrs

• Create a Table
• Modify a Table
• Format a Table

Preparing for Handoff to a
Service Provider - 2hrs

• Check Documents for Problems
• Print a Document
• Package Files
• Preview Output

Creating Acrobat PDF Files - 2hrs

• Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
• Manage PDF Presets
• Export PDF Files for Printing

Administering Advanced
Styles - 2hrs

• Manage Style Overrides
• Base One Style on Another
• Import and Redefine Styles

Controlling Text - 2hrs

• Create and Use Anchored Objects
• Flow Text and Inline Graphics
• Handle Text Layout
• Merge Data

Handling Page Elements
and Graphics - 2hrs

• Duplicate Items
• Locate Assets Using Adobe Bridge
• •Place Items from Other Applications
• •Align, Size, and Transform Images
• Manage Libraries

Developing Bézier Paths - 2hrs

• Draw and Edit Bézier Paths
• Create Compound Paths
• Create Clipping Paths
• Create Type Outlines

Managing Long Documents - 2hrs

• Create Document Sections
• Create a Table of Contents
• Generate an Index
• •Insert and Format Footnotes
• Add and Edit Hyperlinks
• Create a Book

Importing and Exporting
Files - 2hrs

• Import Layered Files
• Export PDF Files

Adjusting Print Settings - 2hrs

• Create Print Presets
• •Preview Print Output

Working with XML - 2hrs

• Integrate XML into a Document
• Import XML
• Export XML
• Integrate XML with Tables
• •Create and Use a Snippet

Exploring Photoshop - 2hrs

• Explore the Photoshop Environment
• Customize the Photoshop Workspace with Presets
  
• Customize Menus
• Explore Adobe Bridge
• Work with Photoshop File Properties

Painting and
Retouching Images - 2hrs

• Paint an Object
• Retouch an Image
• Create a Gradient
• Create a Pattern
• Create a Vector Object
• Apply Metadata and Keywords
• Output to Print

Enhancing an Image - 2hrs

• Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
• Use the Exposure Dialog Box
• Work with Filters

Working with Layers and Selections - 2hrs

• Create and Use Layers
• Create and Use Smart Objects
• Create Layer Styles
• Work with Multiple Layers
• Create and Modify Selections

Creating Images for the Web - 2hrs

• Optimize Images for the Web
• Slice Images
• Create an Animation in Photoshop

Preparing for Cross-Platform Viewing of Images - 2hrs

• Explore Web Color Management
• Compensate for Display Differences Across Platforms

Managing Color - 2hrs

• Apply Color Management Settings
• Configure Color Settings
• Apply a Color Handling Method
  
• Correct Image Color

Using Advanced Image and
Video Support - 2hrs

• Create High Dynamic Range Images
• Use the Camera Raw Format
• Preview an Image on a Video Monitor

Automating Photoshop
Tasks - 2hrs

• Automate Photoshop Tasks
• Using Scripts in Photoshop

Integrating Variables with Photoshop - 2hrs

• Create Data Sets Using Variables

Using Excel Basics - 1/2 day

• Working with Columns and Rows
• Working with Cell Contents
• Using Formulas Functions
• Creating and Using Functions
• Filtering / Sorting Data
• Formatting Worksheets
• Setting Up Multiple Worksheets
• Creating Links with Formulas
• Modifying and Restoring Links

Working with Charts in Excel - 2hrs

• Creating Charts
• Recognizing Chart types and their Purpose
• Changing Chart Data
• Formatting Charts
• Modifying Chart Elements
• Creating Custom Charts

PivotTables and PivotCharts - 2hrs

• Creating PivotTables
• Organizing PivotTables
• Editing PivotTables
• Using PivotCharts

Using Functions - 2hrs

• Function Concepts
• Absolute and Mixed References
• Financial Functions

Applying Formatting - 2hrs

• Creating Styles
• Working with Styles
• Using Conditional Formatting
• Annotating Worksheets

Formulas & Functions - 2 1/2 hrs

• Principals of math calculations
• Mathematical formulas made easy
• Basic Excel functions
• The amazing Function Palette — hundreds of functions waiting for you to use, Understand absolute, mixed, and circular cells, Logic functions — the If, And, and Or statements

Projecting Figures - 2hrs

• Goal Seek
• Data Tables

What-If Scenarios - 2hrs

• Scenario Concepts
• Creating Scenarios
• Managing Scenarios
• Scenario Reports

Undestanding The Internet - 2 hrs

• World Wide Web and it’s terminology
• Surfing search engines 
• Add and use a Favorite
• Organizing Favorites with Folders
• Save a shortcut to the desktop
• Save a graphic
• Search Tips 
• Advanced Surfing
• Domain name suffixes
• Printing
• Printing Selected Text
• Saving Pages

Using Outlook Basics - 1/2 day

• Navigation and learning the basic use of Outlook tools
• Creating and Sending E-Mail Messages
• Replying to / Forwarding Messages
• Deleting /  Managing Messages
• Creating Folders and Move or Copy messages
• Creating Distribution Lists
• Organizing / Sorting / Viewing / Finding Messages
• Out of Office Assistant
• E-mail Editor and Message Format
• Signatures
• Using Microsoft Word as an E-mail Editor
• Internet Read Receipts
• Calendar
• Scheduling Meetings / booking resources

Working with Contacts - 2hrs

• Working with Contacts
• Contact View Options
• Mail Merge with Contacts  
• Organizing Contacts with Categories
•   Adding to your Master Category List

Outlook– Calendar &
Meetings - 2hrs

• Shortcuts for working with your Outlook Calendar
• Setting up Meetings efficiently
• How to invite to others meetings and check for availability.  
• Group Schedules.
• Meetings, Change or Cancel. Out of Office.

Folder Management - 2hrs

• Creating Folders
• Categories
• Assigning Categories to Outlook Items
• Viewing Folder Items by Category 
• Modifying the Master Category List
• Using the Rules Wizard
• Creating a New Rule
• Filtering a View
• Adding a Filter to a View
• Clearing a Filter from a View
• Shared Folders
• Customizing Views

Outlook Tasks - 2hrs

• Creating
• Editing and Deleting Tasks
• Organizing
• Tracking Tasks
• Scheduling and Managing Appointments
• Scheduling Appointments
• Managing Appointments
• Calendar Options

Advanced Productivity - 2hrs

• Mail Merge Contacts with Microsoft
• Templates
• Creating & Using Templates

Using PowerPoint Basics - 1/2 day

• Enhancing Presentations
• Presentation Do’s and Don’ts
• Identifying Screen Elements
• Creating a New Presentation
• Applying Templates
• Designing a Presentation  
• Making Modifications
• Enhancing Presentations with Objects
• Modifying Colour Schemes and Masters

Sharing Information Between Programs - 2hrs

• Creating a Presentation Using Text from Another Source
• Using a Graphic to Create a Slide Background
• Creating a Hyperlink
• Linking and Embedding Between
  Microsoft Programs

Working with Presentations - 2hrs

• Sharing Slides and Objects Among Presentations
• Working with Charts in a Presentation
• Creating an Organization Chart
• Inserting Tables

Drawing Diagrams - 2hrs

• Using the new Diagrams Gallery to
  draw Org Charts
• Various Charts
• Using the new tools in the flow-charts
• Using the tools in the Drawing Tool bar.

Working with Graphics and Animation - 2hrs

• Working with Objects
• Rearranging Objects
• Using Animation Effects / Schemes
• Incorporating Audio and Video

Producing Advanced
Slide Shows - 2hrs

• Checking for Consistency and Style
• Generating Speaker Notes and Annotating Slide Shows
• Using Hidden Slides and Rehearsing Slide Timings
• Preparing a Slide Show for Presentation
• Printing Audience Handouts

Using Clip Art and
Graphic Objects - 2hrs

• Adding Graphic images
• Editing Clip Art
• Arranging Graphic objects
• Adding WordArt
• Inserting Photos from a Digital Camera
• Inserting a Photograph

Incorporating Video - 2hrs

• Inserting video clips
• Editing movie playback settings
• Animation Effects
• Custom animation
• Interactive settings

Adding Sound Effects - 2hrs

• Adding Sounds
• Adding Narration
• Adding a Custom Soundtrack

Including Photographs in a Presentation - 2hrs

• Exploring Digital Photo resources
• Inserting a photograph from the Clip Gallery
• Inserting a Photograph from a file
• Inserting a Photograph from the Clip Gallery Live
• Modifying a Photo using the Picture toolbar
• Turning Photographs into AutoShapes

Using Word Basics - 1/2 day

• Editing and Printing a Document
• Managing/ Aligning/ Moving/ Coping
• Modifying Text
• Using Tabs & Setting Margins
• Working with Tables

Mail Merge in Word - 2hrs

• Creating Form Letters
• Data Sources
• Envelopes
• Mailing Labels

Styles - 2hrs

• Styles Overview
• Applying Paragraph Styles
• Modifying / CreatingStyles
• Copying Styles

Tables - 2hrs

• Inserting a Table in a Document  
• Managing Rows and Columns
• Editing and Formatting a Table
• Sorting within the Columns  
• Calculating within a Table

Bullets and Numbering - 2hrs

• Working with a Bulleted Lists
• Managing List Numbering
• Working with Outline Numbering
• Customize Outline Numbered
  List for long Documents
• Headers and Footers

Document Organization - 2hrs

• Outline View
• Sections
• References
• Tables of Contents
• Indexes

Templates and Forms - 2hrs

• Using / Creating Templates
• Creating Forms
• Protecting and Using Forms

Enhancing Docs with
Graphics - 2hrs

• Assigning Themes
• Inserting Files and Graphics
• Inserting WordArt and Symbols
• Adding Other Artwork
• Inserting Photos from a Digital Camera
• Inserting a Photograph

Building Page Layout - 2hrs

• Formatting Text in Columns
• Adding Headers and Footers
• Sorting Text
• Bookmarks

Revising Documents - 2hrs

• Managing Revisions in a Document
• Inserting Comments in a Document
• Saving Document Versions
• Working With File Options

Tracking Changes in
Word - 2 1/2 hrs

• Accepting and Rejecting Changes 
• Show or Hide Balloons
• Tracking Comments
• Markup Items
• Compare and Merge Multiple Documents with Markup
• Show or Hide the Reviewing Panel/ Toolbar
• Configure User Information
• Details for Tracking

Automating Actions - 2hrs

• Recording and Running Macros
• Editing Macros
• Creating Custom Menus
• Creating Custom Toolbars

Understand basic computer
lingo - 1/2 day

• Recognize and use basic Windows features 
• Windows keyboard shortcuts
• Understand the Windows folder systems
• My Computer & Windows Explorer
• Files - create, edit, save, and print
• Understand Naming Conventions 
• Work with Folders and Files 
• How to Find Files 
• Floppies & CDs