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Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials: Forms, Signatures & PDF Security
Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials: Forms, Signatures & PDF Security
This training will enable you to fully harness the potential of Adobe Acrobat Pro when it comes to interactive forms and digital signatures. You will learn how to design professional forms, insert various types of fields (text, dropdown lists, checkboxes, radio buttons), and configure automated calculations or actions.
You will also discover how to create and manage electronic signatures, protect your PDF documents, and streamline collaboration using annotation and comment tools. Special attention will be given to the mobile version of Acrobat Pro, allowing you to work efficiently on the go.
By the end of this training, you will be able to create fully functional forms, apply secure digital signatures, and protect your files in line with professional standards.
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The Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials course at a glance
- Length
- 1 day
- Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Format
- Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Audience
- Tous
- Price
- $550 per participant, or $467 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
- Language
- English
Doussou Formation and Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials: key facts
- Since 2016Doussou Formation has been delivering professional training in Quebec
- 300+specialized courses in our catalogue
- 97 %satisfaction according to client evaluations
- RAP · CPMTAccredited supplier and recognized training organization
Upcoming Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials sessions
Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials course outline
Digital Signatures
- Select and configure a digital signature manager
- Set password options to secure your signatures
- Add a custom image as a visual signature
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- Enable text recognition in scanned documents
- Use advanced search and text extraction options
Creating and Managing Forms
- Understand the characteristics of interactive PDF forms
- Add and format text fields
- Configure field validation and use alignment grids
- Insert checkboxes, dropdown lists, and radio buttons
- Create automatic calculation fields
- Add reset, email, and print buttons
- Configure Acrobat Reader compatibility settings
- Centralize and compile responses from form submissions
Advanced Forms
- Define a logical and user-friendly tab order
- Explore JavaScript functions to enhance interactivity
Comments and Collaborative Review
- Use text and drawing comment tools effectively
- Manage and track annotations during document reviews
- Send documents for review and enable commenting rights in Adobe Reader
- Import and export comments for seamless collaboration
Appendix: Document Opening Preferences
- Set default view and display settings upon PDF opening
Prices and practical information
Preferred rate
$467 / participant
Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes
Standard price
$550 / participant
Businesses and individuals · plus taxes
Practical information
- Length: 1 day
- Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Format: Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Payment: online (PayPal or card) when registering, or by invoice for organizations
- Funding: Doussou Formation is a training organization accredited by the CPMT. For Quebec employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development (payroll over $2M), this course can count toward their 1% training obligation.
Corporate Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials training
Train your whole team as a private group, on your own documents, at your premises or in a virtual class, on the dates that suit you.
Participant reviews
97% satisfaction (end-of-course evaluations, 120 evaluations) · Read all testimonials
Frequently asked questions about the Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials course
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for professionals in administration, human resources, document management, or anyone required to create, validate, or secure PDF files in their daily work.
Do I need to be proficient in Acrobat Pro to take this course?
No. A good understanding of the Windows or macOS environment is sufficient. The course covers advanced features while reinforcing the necessary foundations for effective learning.
Is the Acrobat Pro software provided during the course?
No. Each participant must have a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Pro installed. A free trial version can be downloaded from Adobe’s official website.
Can I take this course remotely?
Yes. The course is available online with a live instructor. It includes screen-shared demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and personalized guidance.
What are the technical requirements for remote training?
A computer with Adobe Acrobat Pro installed, a stable internet connection, a headset, and ideally a second screen for comfortably following demonstrations while practicing simultaneously.
Why take this Adobe Acrobat Pro Essentials course
Objectives: what you will be able to do
- Design interactive PDF forms tailored to your professional needs
- Create and insert your electronic signature to validate or authenticate documents
- Apply advanced protection to secure your PDF files (passwords, restrictions, redactions)
Prerequisites
A solid understanding of the computer environment—whether on Windows or macOS—is required: navigating the system, managing files, using common software applications, and handling digital documents.
What is included
- Course materials and exercise files for each participant
- Certificate of attendance
- Optional personalized coaching after the course
- In public in-person sessions:
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant
- Parking (in some cities)
- Wi-Fi access