InDesign Accessibility Course
Learn to create more accessible PDFs with Nexacu’s InDesign Accessibility training course. This practical half-day course is designed for InDesign users who need to prepare digital documents for screen readers, assistive technologies and accessibility review.
You will learn how accessibility principles apply to PDFs, including paragraph styles, image tags, document metadata, reading order and accessible PDF export. The course also covers final accessibility checks and edits in Adobe Acrobat.
Participants should have 1–2 years of InDesign experience or have completed the two-day InDesign Essentials course. This course is suited to professionals who create PDFs and need to improve accessibility and document usability.
InDesign Accessibility is designed for users who already create documents in Adobe InDesign and need to make PDF output more accessible. It suits designers, content creators, communications teams, government users and business professionals responsible for publishing digital documents.
The course focuses on practical accessibility workflows across InDesign and Acrobat. You will learn how document structure, styles, image tags, metadata, reading order and PDF checks can affect how content is interpreted by screen readers and assistive technologies.
If you need to build core InDesign layout skills first, start with InDesign Essentials before progressing to accessibility-focused training.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
InDesign LiteStart Adobe InDesign training with a beginner-friendly course covering page layout basics for flyers, ads and simple business documents. Available online or face-to-face.
InDesign EssentialsBuild practical InDesign skills for brochures, reports and digital documents. This hands-on course covers core layout tools, text, images and print-ready workflows.
InDesign AdvancedExtend your InDesign skills with advanced layout workflows for long documents, automation, styles and professional publishing projects for print and digital output.
InDesign InteractivityCreate interactive PDFs and online documents with Adobe InDesign. Learn buttons, animation, video and interactive layout techniques for engaging digital content.
Desktop Publishing Essentials Courses Package
Gain essential skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Perfect for beginners looking to create print and digital content from start to finish.
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Introduction
What is an accessible PDF?
What are tags?
The accessibility workflow
Accessibility standards
Adobe InDesign
Use paragraph styles
Set up export tagging within paragraph styles
The importance of proper style application
Anchor images within text flow
Managing anchored objects
Add alt text and tags to images
Tag graphics
Using Bridge to change metadata
Adding extra metadata fields to Bridge
Using a metadata template in Bridge
Setting object export options
Creating new articles using the Articles panel
Tips for setting up reading order using the Articles panel
Setting up document metadata
Creating a PDF
PDF settings
Acrobat
Inspecting document properties
Fixing the keyword metadata bug
Setting the document language
Checking and changing document order
Verifying reading order using external plug-ins
Running an accessibility check
Using and interpreting report results
Extras
Finding extra resources for accessibility
Simulating colour blindness in Photoshop and Illustrator
Using bookmarks for navigation
Using cross-references for navigation
Using hyperlinks for navigation
Using a table of contents for navigation
What is InDesign Accessibility?
InDesign Accessibility is a half-day Adobe InDesign training course focused on creating more accessible PDFs. It teaches practical workflows for preparing InDesign documents for screen readers, assistive technologies and accessibility review using InDesign and Adobe Acrobat.
Who should attend the InDesign Accessibility course?
This course is suitable for designers, content creators, communications professionals, government users, marketing teams and business users who create PDF documents and need to improve accessibility, usability and document structure.
What are the prerequisites for InDesign Accessibility?
Participants should have 1–2 years of InDesign experience or have completed the two-day InDesign Essentials course. You should be comfortable creating and editing documents in Adobe InDesign before attending.
What will I learn in this InDesign accessibility course?
You will learn how accessibility principles apply to PDF documents, including the use of paragraph styles, image tags, metadata, reading order and accessible PDF export settings. The course also covers checking and improving PDFs in Adobe Acrobat.
Will I learn how to create accessible PDFs from InDesign?
Yes. The course focuses on preparing InDesign files so they can be exported as more accessible PDFs. You will learn how document structure, styles, image tagging and reading order affect how PDFs are interpreted by screen readers and assistive technologies.
Does this course cover Adobe Acrobat accessibility checks?
Yes. The course includes final accessibility checks and edits in Adobe Acrobat. These steps help participants review PDF structure, identify accessibility issues and improve the usability of exported documents.
Does InDesign Accessibility cover WCAG requirements?
The course introduces accessibility principles relevant to PDF creation and supports workflows aligned with accessibility review requirements. Any specific WCAG version or organisational compliance requirement should be confirmed before publishing or distributing final documents.
Will this course make my PDFs fully compliant?
The course teaches practical techniques to improve PDF accessibility, but it does not guarantee legal or organisational compliance for every document. Final compliance depends on the document, content, accessibility requirements and review process used by your organisation.
What is the difference between InDesign Essentials and InDesign Accessibility?
InDesign Essentials teaches core layout, text, image and document production skills. InDesign Accessibility builds on those skills and focuses specifically on preparing PDFs for accessibility, screen readers and assistive technologies.
Is InDesign Accessibility suitable for beginners?
No. This course is not designed for complete beginners. If you are new to InDesign, start with InDesign Essentials before progressing to accessibility-focused training.
Can I attend InDesign Accessibility online or face-to-face?
Yes. InDesign Accessibility is available online or face-to-face, depending on the current course schedule. Check the available dates and locations before booking.
Why is PDF accessibility important?
PDF accessibility helps more people access and understand digital documents, including users who rely on screen readers or other assistive technologies. It is especially important for organisations that publish public-facing, internal, government or customer documents.
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InDesign AdvancedExtend your InDesign skills with advanced layout workflows for long documents, automation, styles and professional publishing projects for print and digital output.
InDesign InteractivityCreate interactive PDFs and online documents with Adobe InDesign. Learn buttons, animation, video and interactive layout techniques for engaging digital content.
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