Description:

In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka walks through two closely connected topics that can dramatically impact how assessors experience your files. First, she explains how to choose the best proof available and why clarity, completeness, and legibility matter more than most agencies realize. Then, she shares a hard-earned lesson on why printing documents using Microsoft Print to PDF can resolve common issues like blurry text, shifted formatting, and unreadable proofs once they’re uploaded into PowerDMS. This episode is packed with practical advice straight from real assessor and accreditation manager experience.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome to Accreditation Made Easy

0:47 Why proof quality matters to assessors

1:19 Introduction to the two-part topic

1:52 Choosing proofs with the assessor in mind

2:25 Common issues assessors face when reviewing proofs

2:58 Recommended formats for proofs

3:28 Ensuring proofs are complete and accurate

3:56 The value of mock assessments

4:32 Transition to PDF formatting lessons learned

5:04 Real-world PowerDMS rendering issues

5:32 Microsoft Print to PDF explained

6:05 Why flattening documents works

6:37 When to use Print to PDF (and when not to)

7:04 Revisiting existing proofs only when needed

7:30 Key takeaway on proof quality and presentation

8:04 Companion documents overview

8:29 Episode wrap-up

Companion documents to download:

Best Proof Available

Best Option for PDFs

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