Get More Out of PDS
Equip your parish team with the skills they need through expert-led virtual training sessions focused on your PDS system. Each training package is customized to support your specific goals—whether you’re onboarding a new user, building reports, creating registration forms, or setting up a capital campaign. Our personalized approach helps your staff gain confidence, improve accuracy, and get the most out of PDS’s core functions. From managing records to streamlining day-to-day tasks, our training ensures you use the tools at your fingertips to serve your parish more efficiently.
Onboarding New PDS Church Office User
$450
Discover the power of PDS Church Office with our comprehensive training program designed specifically for new users. This one-on-one, in-depth session goes beyond the basics, equipping you with the skills and best practices needed to confidently manage family records, member information, and financial contributions. Learn how to maintain accurate data, streamline administrative tasks, and gain valuable insights to better serve your congregation.
Creating Reports in PDS Church Office
$450
Gain hands-on experience running predefined reports for Families, Members, and Finances with guidance from a PDS expert. This training covers how to use and customize existing reports, create report copies, and add the data you need. You’ll also explore a variety of listing reports—including item lists and certificates—and learn how to format page and margin styles.
Creating an Online Church Office Registration Form
$750
Simplify parishioner registration by integrating a custom online form directly into your parish website. This digital solution eliminates paper forms and manual data entry, offering families a convenient and secure way to register. Submitted information is safely stored on a dedicated web server, ensuring data privacy. Design flexible, web-based or email-friendly forms tailored to your needs, and easily import the collected data into your parish management system to create or update family profiles. This streamlined approach reduces administrative work, improves data accuracy, and enhances communication and record-keeping for both staff and parishioners.
Setting up a Capital Campaign in PDS Church Office
$750
Learn how to fully leverage PDS Church Office to manage your Capital Campaign with confidence. This one-on-one training offers expert guidance on using dedicated Funds to track key campaign terms and rates. You’ll gain hands-on experience posting a variety of payments, including online contributions, while ensuring accurate financial records. Discover how to generate clear, informative monthly statements to monitor campaign progress, and create exportable Excel files for advanced analysis and reporting. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped to manage all financial aspects of your Capital Campaign efficiently and effectively.
Onboarding New PDS Formation Office User
$450
This training provides a thorough introduction to PDS Formation Office, focusing on its core features and seamless integration with PDS Church Office. Participants will learn how key data points automatically sync between platforms, reducing duplicate entry and improving workflow efficiency. The session also covers powerful tools for tracking Sacramental records and attendance, offering practical guidance for accurate record-keeping and reporting. New users will leave equipped with the skills and confidence to effectively use PDS Formation Office in their daily responsibilities.
Creating an Online Formation Office Registration Form
$750
Elevate your Faith Formation enrollment process by integrating a user-friendly online registration form directly into your parish website. In this session, you’ll learn how to design a comprehensive digital form that captures all essential information—including student demographics, parent or guardian contact details, medical or allergy notes, and other program-specific data. You’ll also discover how to add class selection options, enabling parents to easily choose the appropriate program or age group. Once the form is completed, parents will be automatically directed to a secure online payment portal, simplifying both registration and payment. This streamlined approach reduces administrative work, minimizes errors, and provides families with a convenient, efficient registration experience.
Creating Reports in PDS Formation Office
$450
This training will empower you to confidently manage key functions of PDS Formation Office with ease and accuracy. You’ll learn how to build and maintain up-to-date rosters for various ministries and programs, as well as how to create user-friendly attendance sheets to monitor engagement effectively. The session will guide you through generating clear financial reports that offer valuable insights into your program’s fiscal health. You’ll also discover how to create customized attendance reports for catechists, helping them follow up with families and participants more efficiently. In addition, you’ll gain hands-on experience designing simple yet meaningful Sacramental certificates, and learn how to export data seamlessly for merging with pre-designed, professional-looking templates. Finally, the session will cover how to complete and utilize the Notification of Sacrament form to ensure proper communication with the church of Baptism, supporting accurate and timely record-keeping.
Schedule Your PDS Advanced Training Today!
- Cost: Prices vary and are based on estimated consulting time.
- Duration: Packages range from 2-5 hours each.
- Contact us to book your training: Just complete the form to the right, and we will be in touch with you.
You can interact with an ACS Technologies Certified Trainer from your computer at a time that is convenient for you. The trainer will be able to see your screen, and share their screen with you as well. Trainers are available for all levels of training.
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