Adobe Acrobat DC Trainings

Adobe Acrobat DC, the global standard for professional PDF documents

Adobe Acrobat DC is Adobe’s reference software for creating, editing, converting, signing and securing PDF (Portable Document Format) documents. The PDF format, invented by Adobe in 1993 and now an ISO 32000 standard, has become the universal document exchange format in companies, administrations, education, justice, healthcare and professional communications. Acrobat DC comes in Acrobat Pro (full edition with creation, editing, OCR, forms, advanced signing), Acrobat Standard (lighter edition) and Acrobat Reader (free reader). The ecosystem now includes Acrobat Sign (electronic signature), Acrobat Web and Acrobat AI Assistant.

Acrobat Pro DC covers the full document lifecycle: PDF creation from any source (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanner, web capture), text and image editing within the PDF, PDF to Office conversion (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), optical character recognition (OCR) on scanned documents, PDF combination and organisation (assemble, split, reorder, rotation), interactive PDF form creation with input fields and buttons, compliant electronic signing (Acrobat Sign, eIDAS, Swiss qualified signature), stamps and review comments, version comparison, security (password encryption, access rights, restrictions), PDF/UA accessibility for visually impaired persons, PDF portfolios and integration with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.

In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, law firms, fiduciary firms, cantonal administrations, university hospitals, insurance, communication agencies, schools and universities leverage Acrobat DC daily for professional PDF production, contract and electronic signature management, archiving and document distribution. Acrobat Pro DC mastery is expected in many administrative, legal, marketing, HR and communication profiles. ITTA offers the Acrobat DC catalogue covering Acrobat Pro DC and the Adobe suite Introduction (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).

Following a recognised Acrobat DC training opens access to highly demanded skills: executive assistant and office manager, legal counsel, paralegal, communication officer, HR officer, archivist, documentalist, administrative manager, graphic designer, project manager, trainer. Whether you are discovering Acrobat or structuring complex PDF document workflows, our Adobe Acrobat DC training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.

The ITTA Adobe Acrobat DC catalogue

Adobe Acrobat DC Pro

Adobe Acrobat DC Pro is the dedicated training to master Acrobat Pro DC in depth. The programme covers PDF creation from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanner and web browser, text and image editing within a PDF, PDF to Office conversion, OCR recognition on scanned PDFs, PDF combination and organisation (assemble, split, reorder, rotate, extract pages), interactive form creation (text fields, drop-down lists, checkboxes, buttons, calculations), electronic signature with Acrobat Sign, comments and reviews (annotations, stamps), version comparison, security (encryption, passwords, rights), PDF/UA accessibility for legal compliance, and PDF portfolio creation. Targets executive assistants, legal counsels, communicators, archivists, graphic designers, project managers and administrative managers.

Introduction to Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat DC

Introduction to Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat DC is the panoramic training to discover the four flagship software of Adobe Creative Cloud and their articulation in producing a professional document. The programme covers Photoshop (image editing, retouching), Illustrator (vector graphics, logos), InDesign (document layout, brochures, magazines), and Acrobat DC (final production of distribution PDF). Targets communication and marketing profiles, beginner graphic designers, professionals occasionally producing visual documents, and administrative profiles wanting to understand the graphic production chain.

Adobe Acrobat DC and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA

Adobe Acrobat DC fits into the Adobe Creative Cloud and office productivity ecosystem. The root Adobe publisher regroups all Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, XD, Dreamweaver, Acrobat). The Microsoft Office publisher is very complementary as the majority of PDFs are produced from Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The graphic arts and DTP sub-domain regroups the graphic production chain and desktop publishing where Acrobat is the culmination.

Adobe Acrobat DC trends in 2026

Adobe Acrobat DC evolves rapidly in 2026 with several structuring axes. Acrobat AI Assistant (launched in 2024) brings generative AI capabilities to summarise a PDF, ask questions about its content, extract key points, and accelerate document productivity. Acrobat Sign establishes itself as an eIDAS-compliant electronic signature solution recognised in Switzerland (ZertES, advanced and qualified signatures). Cloud integration strengthens with Adobe Document Cloud, accessible from browser (Acrobat Web) and mobile (Acrobat Mobile). PDF/UA accessibility becomes a legal obligation in many public and private contexts. Coexistence with other PDF readers (Foxit, native browsers) is managed by Acrobat Pro’s functional richness. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

Adobe Acrobat DC training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Acrobat DC courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an Adobe Certified Expert trainer live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on official Acrobat Pro DC, PDFs to create from the first hours, conversions from Office, OCR on scanned documents, interactive forms to build, Acrobat Sign electronic signatures to orchestrate, password protections to apply, and concrete cases inspired by real projects (legal contracts, administrative files, business forms, archiving). Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your document workflows (contracts, HR files, invoices, marketing brochures).

Why choose ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Acrobat DC trainers are Adobe Certified Expert trainers active with Swiss and international clients, covering Acrobat Pro DC, Acrobat Sign, PDF/UA accessibility, Creative Cloud integration, eIDAS and Swiss ZertES compliance. The Acrobat DC catalogue regroups Acrobat Pro DC and the Adobe suite Introduction. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites (general office productivity) and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with PDFs to create from the first hours, Office conversions to perform, OCRs to execute, forms to build, Acrobat Sign signatures to orchestrate, protections to apply, and concrete cases inspired by real projects. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: executive assistants, office managers, legal counsels, paralegals, communication officers, HR officers, archivists, documentalists, administrative managers, graphic designers, project managers, trainers, administrative teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
• Introduction to Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat DC

FAQ

What is the difference between Acrobat Pro DC, Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Reader?

Acrobat Pro DC is the full paid version (creation, editing, OCR, advanced forms, advanced electronic signing, PDF/UA accessibility, comparison). Acrobat Standard is the intermediate paid version (basic creation and editing, without advanced OCR or extended accessibility). Acrobat Reader is the free PDF reader (with some comment and simple signature functions). Our training targets Acrobat Pro DC for advanced professional uses.

Is Acrobat Sign electronic signature valid in Switzerland?

Yes, Acrobat Sign enables simple, advanced and qualified electronic signatures compliant with eIDAS (EU) and compatible with Swiss ZertES law. For high legal value contracts, qualified electronic signature (QES) requires a certificate issued by a qualified trust service provider (in Switzerland: SwissSign, QuoVadis). Our training covers best practices and compliance.

Do I need to know Adobe Creative Cloud to follow Acrobat DC Pro?

No for the Acrobat Pro DC training alone: a Microsoft Office productivity habit is enough. For profiles wanting to understand the complete graphic production chain (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign + Acrobat), the Introduction to Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat DC training is the target. Our pedagogical team guides you based on your role.

Are your Adobe Acrobat DC courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire Acrobat DC catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your document workflows (legal contracts, HR files, invoices, marketing brochures, regulatory archiving) and your compliance constraints (eIDAS, ZertES, PDF/UA accessibility). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.