PDF-XChange Training Course Description

This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to PDF-XChange Editor, a powerful and lightweight alternative to Adobe Acrobat, designed specifically for Windows users. Through a practical, hands-on approach and real-world examples, you will learn how to create, edit, organize, and secure PDF documents like a pro.

Whether you're looking to boost your productivity, streamline your document workflows, or enhance your office software skills, this training guides you step by step through PDF-XChange’s key features: file creation, annotations, page management, OCR, password protection, and more.

By the end of the course, you’ll be fully equipped to manage your PDF files with confidence, clarity, and efficiency—meeting today’s professional standards with ease.

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Introduction to PDF-XChange

Overview of the software and its professional use cases
Exploring the interface: tools, panels, customization
Quick navigation within PDF documents and essential shortcuts

Creating and Importing PDF Documents

Create a blank PDF or generate one from Word, Excel, images, and more
Import and convert third-party formats into PDFs
Add text, images, shapes, and interactive objects

Advanced Editing and Content Modification

Edit existing text and insert new content seamlessly
Manage images, annotations, and layout settings
Use alignment tools, paragraph settings, fonts, and color management

Structuring and Navigating Within PDFs

Create bookmarks and internal/external links
Organize documents with hierarchical headings
Add an interactive table of contents

Annotations, Collaboration, and Review Workflow

Use highlight, comment, and annotation tools
Reply to, organize, and export comment threads
Prepare a PDF for shared review and validation

PDF Security and File Protection

Set passwords for opening and editing files
Apply redaction to hide sensitive information
Clean metadata and add watermark protection

Advanced Features

Create custom headers, footers, and watermarks
Use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text from images
Prepare a structured, interactive, and secure PDF document

Final Exercise

Build a complete PDF incorporating all learned features
Validate navigation, security, structure, and annotations

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This training is ideal for professionals who regularly work with PDF documents—such as administrative assistants, managers, trainers, HR professionals, or government employees. It’s also suitable for beginners looking to improve their productivity using a complete and powerful tool.

No technical prerequisites are required. The course begins with a full introduction to the interface and gradually moves into more advanced features such as annotations, forms, and optical character recognition (OCR).

No. PDF-XChange Editor is only compatible with Windows. Mac users would need to use a virtual machine or consider an alternative PDF tool designed for macOS.

We recommend installing the free version of PDF-XChange Editor, available from the official Tracker Software website. If you already have the commercial version, that’s perfectly fine too.

Yes. This training is available in-person or online based on your preference. The remote option includes a live virtual classroom with real-time demonstrations, guided exercises, and included training materials.

Absolutely. Every participant will receive a comprehensive PDF handbook that covers all the topics explored in the training—complete with screenshots, useful shortcuts, and actionable reference sheets.

Benefits:

A course material for each participant.
Coaching available after the training.
We offer you in public session:
- Tea, coffee
- Dinner at a nearby restaurant
- Wireless internet connection

Prerequisites:

This training is designed for Windows users who want to improve their proficiency with PDF tools. No advanced technical skills are required.

Basic use of a computer running Windows
General computer literacy (file management, software installation, system navigation)
Basic knowledge of office tools (e.g., Word, Excel) is recommended

Whether you're an administrative assistant, manager, or professional working daily with PDFs, this course will equip you with essential skills to streamline and automate your document workflows.

Objectives:

This training is designed to make you fully autonomous and efficient in using PDF-XChange Editor—one of the most powerful and lightweight PDF software solutions on the market. You'll learn to manage the entire lifecycle of a PDF document: from creation to secure sharing, including editing, structuring, and optimization.

Master the interface and core features of PDF-XChange Editor
Create PDF files from various formats (Word, images, text, etc.)
Edit both textual and visual content within a PDF document
Structure a document using bookmarks, links, buttons, and smooth navigation
Add, manage, and export comments for effective team collaboration
Apply advanced security settings (password protection, redaction, metadata cleaning)
Use OCR to convert scanned documents into editable, searchable text
Optimize PDF files for print or digital sharing

By the end of this course, you'll be able to produce professional, accessible, interactive, and secure PDF documents—boosting both your productivity and your digital skill set.

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Pricing

Preferential rate

552

$ / participant

Public orgs, NPOs

Public price

650 $ / participant

Practical information

Duration: 1 day(s)
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (2 coffee breaks + 1-hour lunch)
Format: - Online (live virtual classroom)
- Or in person, depending on availability

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Why Take This PDF-XChange Training?

In today’s professional world, where PDF documents are everywhere, mastering how to manage them effectively is a must-have skill. PDF-XChange Editor is widely recognized for its performance, lightweight design, and advanced feature set.

Learn how to manage your PDF files with precision: annotations, signatures, page reordering, merging, extracting, and securing documents
Take advantage of a cost-effective alternative to Adobe Acrobat with no compromises on functionality
Build true digital autonomy by mastering PDF creation, editing, and document protection
Boost your productivity with powerful tools like OCR, templates, interactive links, and dynamic forms
Improve the quality of your deliverables—whether in business, government, education, or any document-heavy industry

This training is ideal for professionals looking to master a powerful, flexible PDF solution perfectly suited for intensive use on Windows.

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