PDF-XChange Training: Mastering PDF Creation
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.
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.
Préalables :
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.
Objectifs :
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.
Classe virtuelle (en ligne) :
- 06/11/2025 au 06/11/2025
- 01/01/2026 au 01/01/2026
- 22/01/2026 au 22/01/2026
- 19/03/2026 au 19/03/2026
- 09/04/2026 au 09/04/2026
- 04/06/2026 au 04/06/2026
- 02/07/2026 au 02/07/2026
- 23/07/2026 au 23/07/2026
Montréal :
- 04/12/2025 au 04/12/2025
- 07/05/2026 au 07/05/2026
- 27/08/2026 au 27/08/2026
- 08/10/2026 au 08/10/2026
- 18/03/2027 au 18/03/2027
Québec :
- 19/02/2026 au 19/02/2026
- 23/07/2026 au 23/07/2026
- 31/12/2026 au 31/12/2026
Gatineau / Ottawa :
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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