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Create Professional Designs, Presentations, and Videos Easily
Canva is one of the most popular online design tools for quickly and professionally creating graphics, presentations, videos, and social media content. Especially with Canva Pro, you have access to powerful features for branding, teamwork, templates, animations, and video editing—without the need for traditional design software.
In this two-day, hands-on seminar, you will learn how to use Canva Pro professionally: from navigating the interface to creating custom designs and publishing your content in various formats. Through numerous exercises, you will discover how to use Canva efficiently in marketing, communication, and project contexts.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- How to quickly create appealing designs with Canva
- How to effectively use templates, elements, and layers
- How to edit images, videos, and animations
- How to professionally publish and organize content
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Clear introduction to Canva Pro without design experience
- Practical training with real-world examples
- Professional creation of graphics, presentations, and videos
- Efficient workflows for marketing, communication, and social media
- Use of AI features, animations, and video tools
- Participation possible on-site or live online
Seminar Content
Introduction to Canva
- Overview of Canva and Canva Pro
- Getting to know the interface
- Navigation bars and workspaces
- Using rulers, guides, frames, and grids
Creating Projects with Canva
- Starting a new project
- Working with the project overview
- Using and customizing templates
- Integrating your own images and text
Elements and Tools in the Canva Editor
- Adding your own media
- Creating and editing charts and tables
- Using graphic elements effectively
- Working with layers for complex designs
- Preparing your own templates
- Organizing and sharing projects
- Branding features (e.g., brand colors, fonts)
Image, Video & Animation Editing
- Image editing in Canva
- AI-powered features (e.g., Magic Edit)
- Animating elements and pages
- Video editing directly in Canva
- Cutting and adjusting videos
- Adding transitions and fades
- Color and contrast corrections
- Adding music and audio to videos
Publishing with Canva
- Exporting and publishing in various formats
- Using the content planner to schedule and publish social media posts
(available in Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva Education)
Target Audience
This Canva Pro fundamentals seminar is aimed at:
- Marketing professionals
- Project planners and project managers
- Designers (beginners & all-rounders)
- PR and communication specialists
- Anyone who wants to create professional content without traditional design software
Prerequisites
- No prior graphic design experience required
- Own Canva account (ideally Canva Pro)
Note
Participants should create a Canva (Pro) account before the seminar to use all features during training.
Introduction to Accessible Documents & Accessible PDFs according to PDF/UA
Accessible documents are no longer optional—they are mandatory under the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG). Companies, authorities, and organizations must ensure that documents are accessible to everyone—from creation to publication as a PDF.
This 4-day compact course combines two proven seminars:
- Introduction to Accessible Documents
- Accessible PDFs with Acrobat Pro, Tungsten (formerly Kofax), Editor Advanced or Foxit Editor Pro
It provides a comprehensive, practical workflow—from creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word to PDF/UA-compliant checking and error correction. Participants will not only learn individual tools but also understand connections, standards, and best practices to implement accessible documents consistently and legally.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Intensive 4-day training instead of two separate courses
- End-to-end workflow: Word → PDF → Checking → Publication
- Confidence in handling BFSG, WCAG, BITV, and PDF/UA
- Practical work with PAC Checker and common PDF editors
- Direct implementation for everyday work
- Participation possible on-site or live online
Course Content
Part 1: Introduction to Accessible Documents (Basics)
Legal & Normative Foundations
- Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
- European Accessibility Act (EAA)
- PDF/UA, BITV, WCAG
Accessible Documents with Microsoft Word
- Useful options and settings
- Accessible fonts and text formatting
- Adjusting and creating new styles
- Using headings effectively and automatic numbering
- Creating an automatic table of contents
Structured Content
- Creating accessible lists
- Correctly setting up tables
- Defining language settings
Images & Alternative Texts
- Inserting images appropriately
- Adding correct alternative texts
Part 2: Creating & Checking Accessible PDFs (Advanced)
Checking Accessible PDFs
- Introduction to PDF/UA
- Working with PAC Checker (PDF Accessibility Checker)
- Interpreting check results
Structure & Navigation in PDFs
- Order navigation pane
- Tags navigation pane
- Content and navigation pane
Working with Tags & Content
- Adding and adjusting tags
- Role mapping of tags
- Correctly marking artifacts
- Adding alternative texts
- Correctly tagging tables (including merged cells)
- Correcting footnote and link tags
Navigation & Orientation
- Automatically generating bookmarks from tag structure
- Correctly creating hyperlinks
- Defining language changes
Security & Error Correction
- Accessible security settings
- Fixing common error messages
- Correcting form errors
Target Audience
This compact course is aimed at:
- Employees from administration, companies, and organizations
- Staff from editorial, communications, marketing, and IT
- Anyone who creates, publishes, or checks documents
- Anyone who needs to implement accessible documents and PDFs legally
Prerequisites
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word
- No prior knowledge of accessibility required
Course Objectives
After completing the 4-day compact course, participants will be able to:
- Create accessible documents in Word
- Generate PDF/UA-compliant PDFs
- Check PDFs with PAC Checker
- Systematically correct accessibility errors
- Publish documents in compliance with legal requirements
Building PDF/UA-compliant documents correctly from the start
Accessible PDFs are a key component of inclusive digital communication. To ensure PDF documents are accessible for people with visual, reading, or cognitive impairments, they must be structured correctly in the layout software. Adobe InDesign provides powerful tools for this—provided they are used properly.
In this hands-on seminar, you will learn how to create accessible PDFs directly from Adobe InDesign. The focus is on setting up documents from the beginning so they meet the requirements of the PDF/UA standard, BITV 2.0, and WCAG 2.2. You will discover how to efficiently comply with legal requirements and optimize your workflow for long-term success.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- How to build accessible InDesign layouts
- How to correctly set up structures, tags, and reading orders
- How to export and check accessible PDFs
- How to avoid common mistakes early on
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Practical training for creating accessible PDFs with Adobe InDesign
- Confidence in handling PDF/UA, BITV 2.0, and WCAG 2.2
- Efficient workflows without extra effort
- Avoiding common accessibility errors during layout
- Optimal preparation for checks in Adobe Acrobat
- Participation possible on-site or live online
Seminar Content
Basics & Standards
- Requirements for accessible PDFs
- Overview: PDF/UA, BITV 2.0, WCAG 2.2
Workspace & Document Preparation
- Setting up an optimal InDesign workspace
- Preparing simple and complex InDesign documents
- Handling tables in accessible layouts
Structure & Layout
- Structuring layouts with paragraph and character styles
- Working with threaded text frames
- Correct use of anchored objects
Navigation & Orientation
- Creating an automatic table of contents
- Generating bookmarks
- Using the Articles panel to control reading order
Tags & Content
- Assigning tags for headings, text elements, and tables
- Adding alternative text for images
- Handling non-text elements
- Correct implementation of special characters, lists, and numbered structures
Export & Check
- Correct object export and PDF export options
- Adding relevant metadata
- Checking accessibility in Adobe Acrobat
- Reviewing tags and reading order
- Integrating additional checking and optimization tools
Target Audience
This seminar is aimed at:
- Staff in graphic design, layout, and publishing
- Marketing and communications departments
- Agencies and companies producing PDF publications
- Anyone who wants to create accessible PDFs with Adobe InDesign
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign
Fundamentals for Accessible Documents according to BFSG, WCAG & BITV
On June 28, 2025, the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) came into effect. It requires many companies to provide digital content such as documents, websites, and apps in an accessible format. The law is based on the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and aims to ensure equal access to digital services for everyone—especially people with disabilities.
In this introductory seminar, you will learn how accessible documents are created and which legal, technical, and design requirements must be considered. The focus is on creating accessible documents with Microsoft Word—as the foundation for accessible PDFs and other digital formats.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- Which legal requirements apply to accessible documents
- How to structure Word documents for accessibility
- How to correctly format and prepare content
- How to optimally prepare documents for further processing
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Clear introduction to accessible document creation
- Practical implementation with Microsoft Word
- Preparation for BFSG requirements
- Clear rules for structuring and formatting
- Ideal foundation for accessible PDFs
- Participation possible on-site or live online
Seminar Content
Legal Foundations
- Overview: BFSG, PDF/UA, BITV, WCAG
- Significance and impact for companies
Accessible Documents with Microsoft Word
- Useful options and settings in MS Word
- Choosing suitable fonts
- Formatting text for accessibility
Structure & Styles
- Adjusting and creating new styles
- Using headings effectively
- Automatic numbering of headings
- Creating an automatic table of contents
Lists, Tables & Language
- Creating accessible lists
- Correctly setting up tables
- Defining language settings
Images & Alternative Texts
- Inserting images appropriately
- Adding alternative text for image elements
Follow-up Course
Deepen your knowledge in the seminar:
“Accessible PDFs with Acrobat Pro, Tungsten (formerly Kofax), Editor Advanced, and Foxit Editor Pro”
Target Audience
This seminar is aimed at:
- Staff from editorial, communications, and marketing
- Professionals from administration, organizations, and IT
- People who create documents for web, PDF, or print
- Anyone who wants to prepare early for BFSG requirements
Prerequisites
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word
Course Objectives
Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating accessible documents.
After the seminar, you will be able to prepare documents and templates so they can be optimally processed and published as accessible PDF documents.
Follow-up Course
Deepen your knowledge in the seminar:
“Accessible PDFs with Acrobat Pro, Tungsten (formerly Kofax), Editor Advanced, and Foxit Editor Pro”
A Modern Path to Inner Strength and Calm Communication
How do you deal with difficult emotions? How do you stay calm when stress, anger, or conflicts arise? And how can constructive communication succeed even when opinions or interests differ?
In this seminar, you will learn methods that help you find and maintain your inner balance, even in challenging situations. You will engage deeply with emotions, learn to perceive, understand, and regulate them, and develop an empathetic approach to the emotions of others.
The goal is to approach conflicts calmly and resolve them constructively – without harming yourself or others.
Seminar Objective
This seminar supports participants in:
• Developing a deeper understanding of their own emotions and those of others
• Applying emotional intelligence in professional and personal life
• Maintaining inner stability even in stressful situations
• Addressing conflicts more consciously, calmly, and solution-oriented
Your Benefits at a Glance
• Compact format: 2 × ½ day
• Practical approach to emotions and conflicts
• Combination of self-reflection, models, and exercises
• Strengthening emotional competence and self-efficacy
• Direct transfer to everyday life
Seminar Content
Day 1
Understanding Emotions
• What are emotions?
• Difference between feelings and emotions
• Meaning and function of emotions
Emotional Intelligence
• What is emotional intelligence?
• The six levels of emotional intelligence
Emotion Management and Cognitive Processes
• Emotion management
• Connection between emotions and cognitive processes
Understanding Interpersonal Conflicts
• Basics of interpersonal conflicts
Communication Models
• Sender-receiver model
• Paul Watzlawick and communication
• The story of the hammer
Day 2
Conflict Management and Prevention
• Avoiding confrontation
• Conflict prevention
Values and Inner Drivers
• Values profile
• Inner critic
• Beliefs
• Internal factors that can foster conflicts
• Needs
Transactional Analysis
• Transactional analysis according to Eric Berne
Conflict Styles
• Five conflict styles according to Kenneth W. Thomas
Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET)
• ABC model by Albert Ellis
• Self-reflection based on RET
• Strategies by Albert Ellis
Target Audience
This seminar is aimed at people who:
- Want to strengthen their emotional competence
- Frequently face stress or conflicts in their professional life
- Want to communicate more calmly and constructively
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