Adobe InDesign Training Courses

Learn Adobe InDesign | Introduction Training Course

Price

£325.00

(£390.00 incl. VAT)

Duration

2 Days

Location

Online virtual classroom

Overview

Our flagship Adobe InDesign training course for beginners. You’ll discover easy-to-learn techniques that guarantee you’ll be creating professional-grade documents in no time. With unlimited email support included, you can transition into desktop publishing with total peace of mind. Available as a classroom session or online, we ensure you have the skills and the backup to work confidently without ever struggling alone.

Dates

  • This course is scheduled according to demand, please contact us to arrange a date.

Who should attend?

Master the Industry Standard: Comprehensive Adobe InDesign Training Courses

If you are ready to start from the absolute beginning and gain a professional-grade understanding of desktop publishing, our two-day Adobe InDesign training course is the perfect entry point. Designed for those who want to learn InDesign from the ground up, this course moves at a pace that ensures you don't just see the features—you master them through practical, carefully constructed exercises.

We offer these sessions monthly, alternating between our hands-on classroom training and our flexible online format. For those choosing to learn remotely, we deliver the content over four 3-hour sessions spread over at least a week. This unique structure gives you the vital "breathing room" to practice what you've learned before moving on to the next set of skills.

What You Will Achieve:

First Principles Mastery: Navigate the interface with confidence and understand the core logic behind professional document setup.

Layout & Design: Learn how to create stunning new print documents and modify existing layouts with precision.

Hands-On Reinforcement: Solidify your knowledge with step-by-step exercises that simulate real-world design tasks.

Consolidated Skills: Go beyond the "basics" to understand typography, image handling, and pre-flighting for the printer.

Private & Bespoke Team Training
We can also bring this Adobe InDesign training course directly to your office, allowing us to tailor the exercises to the specific types of documents your team produces.

Cost: £415 (+VAT) per day for up to two people.

Additional Delegates: Just £75 (+VAT) per person.

Ongoing Support: Includes full course reference notes and our signature email support to help you once you're back at your desk.
(Trainer travel and accommodation charged at cost if required).

Other courses that may be of interest to you
The Adobe InDesign Foundation Course is a shorter, gateway course that teaches the fundamentals of InDesign. You can then develop your skills once you're confident with the basics on the Adobe InDesign Longer Print Layouts extension course.
See the impact you can add by making youir documents interactive! Discover the power of Adobe Acrobat on the Adobe Acrobat Introductory Training Course.

Ready to go from beginner to pro? Contact us today to book your place.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have never used a design program before; is this two-day course too advanced?

A: Not at all! This is specifically designed for beginners. Because it is a two-day course, it actually gives us more time to go into detail and answer your questions compared to a fast-track session. It's the best way to learn InDesign without feeling rushed.

Q: Why is the online version spread over a week?

A: We believe that "learning by doing" is key. By splitting the training into four 3-hour sessions, you have time to practice the techniques on your own between classes. This ensures the knowledge sticks and you can bring any follow-up questions to the next session.

Q: What is the difference between this and the Foundation Level course?

A: This two-day course covers the foundational skills in greater depth and includes more guided exercises to reinforce your learning. It’s ideal for users who want a more immersive experience and extra time to master the tools.

Q: Can you run this session at our offices?

A: Yes. We frequently run our Adobe InDesign training courses on-site for corporate teams. This allows us to use your specific branding or templates during the training exercises, making the learning immediately applicable to your business.

Course Content

What you can expect to learn on this Adobe InDesign training course:

Overview of Desktop Publishing

  • The Traditional Publishing Process
  • The Desktop Publishing Process using Adobe InDesign CS or CC

Understanding the User Interface

  • The Adobe InDesign Views – Story Editor & Layout
  • The Adobe InDesign Toolbox
  • The Control Palette
  • Docking, Undocking and Floating Palettes
  • Setting Adobe InDesign Document and Application Preferences
  • The Adobe InDesign Selection Tools
  • Keyboard shortcuts

Creating, Opening and Saving Documents

  • Opening Existing Adobe InDesign Documents
  • Converting QuarkXPress and Adobe PageMaker Documents to Adobe InDesign
  • Saving your InDesign Work
  • Creating a New InDesign Document
  • Adobe InDesign Document Setup

Working with Graphics

  • Importing (Placing) Pictures and other Graphic Elements in InDesign Layouts
  • Understanding the Difference between Bitmap and Vector Graphics
  • Maintaining Image Quality – Avoiding the “Jaggies”
  • Using Rectangular, Elliptical and Polygonal Frames as Containers for Graphics in InDesign
  • Fitting pictures to Frames
  • Cropping, Sizing & Scaling Images
  • Wrapping Text Around Frames & Graphics
  • Moving & Transforming Frames & Graphics
  • Applying Fills & Strokes (Borders and Shading)
  • Drawing Lines & Boxes

Colour Issues

  • Working with Swatches and other Colour Fills
  • Applying, Editing and Creating Colour Fills & Strokes
  • Using and Understanding Pantone and Other Spot Colour Matching Standards
  • Converting Spot Colours to Process CMYK Colours

Formatting & Editing Text

  • Adding Type to a Page with the InDesign Type Tool
  • Importing (Placing) Text
  • Formatting Text
  • Working with the InDesign Story Editor
  • Spell Checking, Search & Replace
  • Linking and Unlinking Text Frames
  • Drop Caps and Bullets

Printing & Typesetting Terminology Explained

  • Choosing and Using Typefaces Effectively
  • Understanding Leading, Kerning, Tracking etc.
  • Typesetting for maximum readability
  • Copy-fitting techniques. tips and tricks

Working with Tables

  • Inserting a Table in an Adobe InDesign Document
  • Adding Text to a Table
  • Adding Pictures to a Table
  • Formatting Text in Tables
  • Creating and Using Table Styles
  • Merging & Splitting Table Cells
  • Inserting/Deleting Rows & Columns
  • Setting the Grid & Border Properties

Longer Document Handling Features

  • Autoflowing text through multiple pages
  • Creating and Using Paragraph Style Sheets
  • Creating and Using Character Style Sheets
  • Headers & Footers

Printing & Output

  • Print Options
  • Package a Document to send to an External Print Provider
  • PDF Output Options
  • Some Common Output Problems explained – Fonts and Picture Formats

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