Adobe Office Hours
Private One-on-One Coaching for Adobe Creative Cloud & eLearning Development Tools
Sometimes you do not need a multi-day class—you just need an experienced instructor to help you solve the problems in front of you. Adobe Office Hours gives you three focused hours of personalized, hands-on guidance without a fixed curriculum.
Learn a new application, improve your workflow, complete an important project, prepare for a new role, or get unstuck on a difficult production challenge.
Training Built Around What You Need to Accomplish
Adobe Office Hours is not a fixed class with a predetermined agenda. The session is organized around the problems you need to solve and the results you want to achieve.
A Good Fit For
- Beginners learning a new application
- Working professionals improving job skills
- Freelancers expanding their capabilities
- Instructional designers building eLearning
- People completing deadline-driven projects
Common Goals
- Learn the right tools and workflows
- Improve speed, organization, and quality
- Prepare for a new job or responsibility
- Complete a project with expert guidance
- Get unstuck and move forward confidently
Available Coaching Topics
Choose one application or combine related tools into a focused, workflow-based session.
Design & Creative Production
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Firefly AI
Image editing, illustration, page layout, brand assets, production workflows, and AI-assisted creative processes.
Video & Motion
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
Editing, motion graphics, animation, project organization, workflow improvement, and delivery.
eLearning Development
- Adobe Captivate
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Articulate Rise 360
Interactive modules, responsive courses, software training, assessments, scenarios, publishing, accessibility, and LMS delivery.
Documents & Accessibility
- Adobe Acrobat
- PDF accessibility
- Section 508 workflows
Tagging, reading order, document remediation, accessible forms, testing, and compliance-ready PDF workflows.
Popular Adobe Office Hours Sessions
Every session is different, but these are common ways learners use the three-hour format.
Learn a New Application
Build a practical foundation without committing to a multi-day class. Focus on the tools and workflows most relevant to your goals.
Finish a Project
Bring your current files and receive expert guidance while you work through production challenges and complete key tasks.
Improve Your Workflow
Identify inefficient habits, improve organization, reduce rework, and develop repeatable processes.
Prepare for a New Role
Focus on the applications, workflows, and practical skills needed for a new position, assignment, or freelance opportunity.
Create Accessible PDFs
Learn how to evaluate, tag, remediate, and test PDF documents for accessibility and Section 508 requirements.
Build Better eLearning
Get hands-on assistance with Storyline, Rise, or Captivate projects, including interactions, course structure, accessibility, and publishing.
How Adobe Office Hours Works
The process is simple, focused, and designed to make the best use of your session time.
1. Discuss Your Goals
Share the application, project, workflow, deadline, and specific challenges you want to address.
2. Define the Session
We identify a realistic focus for the three-hour session based on your priorities and current skill level.
3. Work Hands-On
The session centers on guided practice, practical problem-solving, and workflows you can continue using independently.
Why Work With Michael?
Experienced Instruction
- Adobe Certified Instructor
- Nearly 30 years of training experience
- Corporate, higher education, and individual learners
- Beginner through advanced instruction
Practical Coaching
- Customized rather than canned instruction
- Real-world files and projects encouraged
- Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon
- Outcomes and problem-solving come first
Adobe Office Hours FAQs
Is Adobe Office Hours suitable for beginners?
Yes. Sessions are customized for beginners, intermediate users, advanced professionals, and anyone who needs focused assistance with a specific workflow or project.
Can we work on my own files or project?
Absolutely. Real projects often provide the best learning experience because the session can focus directly on your goals, workflow, challenges, and deadlines.
What meeting platform do you use?
Zoom is available, but sessions can also be delivered through Microsoft Teams or another meeting platform preferred by the client.
Can we cover more than one application?
Yes. A session can cover multiple applications when the topics support a common workflow and can be addressed effectively within the available three hours.
Is three hours enough?
Three hours is often enough to make meaningful progress on a focused goal, workflow problem, or project. If your objectives require more time, we can discuss follow-up sessions or a customized training plan.
Is this the same as a standard Adobe class?
No. A standard class usually follows a predetermined curriculum. Adobe Office Hours is personalized around what you need to learn, improve, solve, or complete.
Ready to Get Unstuck?
Tell Michael what you want to learn or accomplish, the application you are using, and when you would like to meet. Together, you can determine whether Adobe Office Hours is the right fit.
Email: michael@msnod.com