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Create, edit, and optimize PDFs efficiently for a wide range of applications
Adobe Acrobat is the industry standard for digital PDF documents. Whether you work with business documents, brochures, technical documentation, or web content, Acrobat enables you to convert almost any file into a professional, universally usable PDF.
In this two‑day training, you will gain a comprehensive overview of all functions for creating, editing, and optimizing PDF documents. You will learn how to integrate text, images, graphics, multimedia, and interactive elements, and how to use PDFs effectively for communication, presentation, and collaboration.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- how to reliably create PDFs from various applications
- how Acrobat Distiller works and how to configure it correctly
- how to embed content such as images, notes, links, or multimedia
- how to structure, comment on, and optimize PDF documents
- how to create and fill out forms
- how to prepare PDF documents for review, export, or web use
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Create professional PDF documents and edit them with purpose
- Work efficiently with Acrobat Distiller, comments, form elements, and presentation features
- Structure, secure, and export documents clearly and effectively
- Integrate content such as text, graphics, multimedia, or links
- Improve PDF workflows within your team and streamline review processes
- Confidently apply Acrobat’s broad range of features
Seminar Contents
Applications & Basics
- Areas of use for Acrobat technology
- Components and feature overview
- Creating PDF files directly from various programs
Working with Acrobat Distiller
- How Distiller works
- Configuring Distiller
- Creating PDF files via Distiller
Editing & Structuring PDFs
- Creating and editing bookmarks
- Embedding icons
- Adding hyperlinks and links
- Defining, editing, and deleting articles
- Advanced PDF editing functions
Multimedia & Presentation
- Embedding multimedia files (e.g., videos, animations)
- Setting presentation techniques and page transitions
Collaboration & Comments
- Preparing and assembling documents for review
- Using commenting tools professionally
- Making text and graphic changes to PDF pages
Import, Export & Web
- Exporting information from PDF files
- Importing content into PDF files
- Using HTML pages in PDF format
Forms & Security
- Creating and editing form fields and using them as buttons
- Modifying and securing document properties
- Saving PDF files – options and best practices
Review & Approval Processes
- Preparing PDFs for feedback rounds
- Efficient workflows for review and approval
Target Audience
- Users in office, marketing, DTP, or technical documentation
- Graphic designers, web designers, and screen designers
- Employees who regularly create, edit, or distribute PDFs
Prerequisites
- General knowledge of Windows or macOS
- No prior experience with Adobe Acrobat required
Professional AI Compliance Training for Companies
The EXIN Artificial Intelligence Compliance Professional (AICP) is an internationally recognized qualification that integrates the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework into a practical, lifecycle‑based compliance approach.
This seminar is designed for organizations that want to implement, operate, and further develop AI systems in a secure, legally compliant, and responsible manner.
Our experienced trainers show you how to translate regulatory requirements into concrete processes and measures. You will gain a structured overview of legal foundations, technical requirements, and the practical implementation of AI compliance in day‑to‑day business operations.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Legal certainty and implementation of the obligations under the EU AI Act
(in force since August 1, 2024, full implementation required by August 2026) - Practice‑oriented implementation with templates, checklists, and structured methodologies
- Internationally recognized EXIN certification as proof of your AI compliance competence
- Sustainable skills development for AI projects, management systems, and risk assessments
- Participation on‑site, live online, or as in‑house training
What You Will Learn
You will learn step‑by‑step how to establish an AI management system according to ISO/IEC 42001, assess risks in line with ISO/IEC 23894, and fulfill legal transparency, documentation, and oversight requirements.
Additionally, you will understand how to design ethical and trustworthy AI and how to prepare effectively for the EXIN certification exam.
Seminar Content
Context & Regulatory Framework of the AI Act
- Strategic objectives of the EU and territorial scope
- Legal definitions according to Art. 3 (“What counts as an AI system?”)
- Risk‑based approach: categorizing AI systems from unacceptable to minimal risk
Roles & Responsibilities in Detail
- Duties and distinctions for providers, deployers, importers, and distributors
- Key requirements for high-risk AI systems (Art. 8–15)
- Oversight structures and the role of the EU AI Office
Trustworthy AI & Data Management
- Data quality requirements under Art. 10
- Data governance according to CEN/CLC/TR 18115
- Interaction between the AI Act and the GDPR (purpose limitation, data minimization, privacy by design)
Ethics, Fundamental Rights & Transparency
- The seven EU ethics guidelines and ISO/IEC TR 24368
- Human oversight (“human in the loop”) & avoiding automation bias
- Conducting a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) according to Art. 27
Operational Frameworks & Exam Training
- Building an AI management system according to ISO/IEC 42001
- AI-specific risk management according to ISO/IEC 23894
- Intensive exam simulation with official EXIN practice questions
Exam Information
- Format: Multiple choice, 40 questions
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Passing score: 65%
- Languages: German or English
- One exam attempt and EXIN‑accredited materials included in the course fee
Target Audience
This seminar is ideal for:
- Compliance and risk managers
- Data protection officers
- IT leaders and project managers
- Product managers
- Professionals and executives from all industries
Your Benefits
- Legal certainty when using AI systems
- Clear and practical guidance for implementing the EU AI Act
- Reduction of liability, data protection, and reputational risks
- Development of solid expertise for assessing and managing AI risks
- Internationally recognized EXIN certification
Work more efficiently with Outlook and proven time‑management strategies
In this compact course, participants learn how to apply modern time‑management methods directly in Outlook to structure their tasks, appointments, and emails more efficiently. They discover how to set the right priorities, stay on top of their workload, and finish the day with an organized inbox.
Your Benefits
- Learn proven time‑management methods such as the ALPEN method, the Eisenhower Matrix, and the Pomodoro Technique in a practical way
- Keep all tasks, appointments, and emails in Outlook clearly organized
- Reduce daily communication stress and increase your efficiency
- Automate recurring tasks using categories, Quick Steps, and templates
- Achieve more structure, focus, and satisfaction in your workday
Course Contents
Optimizing the Outlook Environment
- Customize your workspace for efficient time management
- Set up essential functions and quick access tools
Task Management with Method
- Define, prioritize, and schedule tasks
- Use the Eat‑the‑Frog method for more motivation in everyday work
- Convert tasks into appointments
Prioritization and Structure
- Apply the ALPEN method for effective planning
- Prioritize using the Eisenhower Matrix
Email Management and Efficiency
- Process emails efficiently in 5 steps
- Organize and clean up your inbox
- Set up automatic replies with the Out‑of‑Office Assistant
- Use rules for forwarding and filtering
Productivity Boost
- Simplify workflows with categories, templates, Quick Steps, and building blocks
- Increase performance with structured breaks using the Pomodoro Technique
Teamwork and Organization
- Create contact groups and distribution lists
- Plan and manage meetings effectively
Requirements
Basic Windows skills and foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office
Target Group
Users who want to improve their personal work organization and efficiently apply time‑management methods using Outlook
Microsoft Word Know‑How – Design Efficiently and Work Professionally
In this training, participants learn the advanced design and editing features of Microsoft Word. The goal is to complete everyday routine tasks faster, more reliably, and with a professional standard. Participants discover how to use document templates, styles, mail merge, and SmartArt effectively to create high‑quality, consistent documents. In addition, modern Microsoft 365 tools such as commenting and reviewing features, cloud‑based collaboration, and new design options are introduced.
Your Benefits
- Learn how to structure and build extensive documents professionally
- Use Word features strategically to save time and automate routine tasks
- Create professional layouts for reports, templates, and mail merges
- Work more efficiently as a team through commenting, tracking changes, and cloud collaboration
Course Content
Efficient Office Work – Automation and Document Structure
- Creating and applying document templates for different purposes
- Using styles to ensure consistent layouts
- Creating Quick Parts and AutoText for automated text insertion
- Using field functions for dynamic content such as page numbers, dates, or cross‑references
- Creating mail merges and mail merge emails using Outlook contacts
Working with Extensive Documents – Structured and Reviewed Texts
- Correcting and commenting text with the modern review tools
- Reviewing, comparing, and approving changes
- Creating and customizing multi‑level outlines
- Automatically generating tables of contents and indexes
- Using cross‑references, footnotes, and endnotes correctly
- Using version history and document sharing via OneDrive or SharePoint
Visual Document Design – Presenting Content Clearly and Professionally
- Inserting, positioning, and editing photos, graphics, and screenshots
- Enhancing text with shapes, icons, and illustrations
- Using SmartArt for process diagrams and organizational charts
- Combining themes and styles to create a professional layout
- Integrating 3D graphics and modern image styles
Prerequisites
Participation in an introductory Word course or equivalent knowledge, plus practical experience working with Word documents.
Target Audience
Users who want to deepen their Word skills to create professional, consistent, and visually appealing documents efficiently.
Increase efficiency in Excel 365 with classic and dynamic array formulas
In this workshop, participants learn how to use Excel formulas and functions professionally. In addition to classic functions such as IF(), VLOOKUP(), or SUMIF(), the focus is on the dynamic array functions available in Excel 365.
Participants discover how to make complex data analyses simpler, faster, and more efficient, how to combine, filter, and evaluate data, and how to apply formulas effectively in PivotTables, charts, or large datasets. Practical exercises provide tips, tricks, and best practices for using formulas in a targeted and professional way.
Ideal for anyone who wants to elevate their Excel skills to a professional level and use formulas effectively for analysis and automation.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Confident use of classic Excel functions
- Practical application of dynamic array functions
- Efficient data analysis and evaluation of large datasets
- Tips for conditional formatting and professional formula creation
- Participation possible on-site or online
Workshop Content
Fundamental Techniques for Effective Work in Excel
- Dynamic tables and structured references
- Creating and using named ranges (fixed and dynamic)
Conditional Calculations
- IF(), AND(), OR(), IFS()
- SUMIFS(), INDIRECT()
- Using traditional functions as dynamic array formulas
Combining, Linking, and Filtering Data
- VLOOKUP(), XLOOKUP(), FILTER(), MATCH()
- VSTACK(), HSTACK()
- Nesting dynamic array formulas
- GROUPBY(), PIVOTBY()
- Referencing dynamic arrays in PivotTables or charts
- Speeding up analysis and lookup operations in large datasets
Working with Date and Time Values
- Calculating date differences with DATEDIF()
- Calculating, summing, and converting time values into decimals
Conditional Formatting with Formulas and Functions
- Automatically highlighting threshold and peak values
- Automatically marking date and time values
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Excel is helpful. No prior experience with dynamic array functions is required.
Target Audience
Users who want to apply classic Excel functions effectively. Participants who want to use dynamic array formulas efficiently. Anyone who analyzes, filters, and visualizes large datasets.
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