Administrative Knowledge
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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Creating Accessible PDFs
Accessibility means making sure your content is available to as many people as possible. When you make your PDFs accessible, it means adding tags, bookmarks, alt text, and other information that makes the files readable to users of assistive technology. It's now much easier to use Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign to create valid, accessible PDF files. In this course, instructor Chad Chelius explains why accessibility is important and what features an accessible PDF should include, before showing you how to make an existing PDF file accessible using tools in Adobe Acrobat. He also mentions where in the WCAG success criterion certain features can be found. Chad covers how to test the accessibility of your PDF with a screen reader, as well as some third-party tools that you can use to speed up the PDF remediation process. He also walks you through three workflows for creating accessible PDFs: one in Word, one in PowerPoint, and one in InDesign.Digital Accessibility for the Modern Workplace
With technology being such a critical part of how we do our jobs, having accessible solutions is essential to providing an inclusive workplace. In this course, instructor Hector Minto shares how to increase accessibility across your tools and processes. Hector covers the importance of accessibility, as well as types of disabilities and assistive technologies. He also shares best practices for developing more inclusive experiences in your meetings, emails, presentations, and social media posts.Word Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
Learn how to create, edit, format, and share documents with ease using the Microsoft 365 subscription version of Word. Find out how to leverage templates and built-in tools, create numbered and bulleted lists, work with columns and tables, add images to your documents, collaborate on documents with your team, and share documents via OneDrive and email. Along the way, discover how to use and manage the word proofing tools to check spelling and grammar, and get the most out of the latest features of Word for M365, such as Editor, Copilot, and more.Introduction to System Administration
System Administration requires skills spanning across many topics. This course will provide an overview of the role, core skills and tools needed, and how to start and advance your career.