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Master Desktop Publishing: Professional QuarkXPress Training Courses
Whether you are looking for QuarkXPress training courses, or searching for "Quark Express" or simply "Quark," mastering this industry-standard desktop publishing tool is the key to creating professional-grade media. If you want to learn QuarkXPress from the ground up, our Foundation course is designed specifically for beginners with little to no prior experience in design or DTP.
To fit your busy schedule, we run these courses monthly, alternating between our classroom-based sessions and our interactive online format. For those working from home, our online Quark XPress training is conveniently delivered over two half-day sessions, making it easier to balance learning with your daily commitments.
What You Will Achieve:
• Core Proficiency: Build a rock-solid foundation in the essential tools and functionality of QuarkXPress.
• Print Ready Layouts: Learn to design high-quality brochures, newsletters, business cards, and advertisements.
• Future-Proof Skills: Prepare yourself for advanced topics, including creating interactive Web Layouts, eBooks, mobile Apps, and long-form manuals or books.
• Professional Workflow: Understand the best practices used by pros to ensure your files are perfect for the printer every time.
Flexible & Private Training Options
We can also bring our QuarkXPress training courses directly to you with a bespoke, on-site session tailored to your specific needs.
Cost: Just £415 (+VAT) per day for up to two people.
Additional Delegates: Only £75 (+VAT) per person.
What's Included: Full course reference notes and ongoing email support to help you as you start your new design projects.
(Trainer travel and accommodation charged at cost if required).
Ready to start your design journey? Contact us today to book your place or discuss a custom training plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "Quark Express" the same thing as QuarkXPress?
A: Yes! While it’s officially spelled QuarkXPress, many people search for "Quark Express" or just "Quark." Our QuarkXPress training courses cover the latest versions of the software, teaching you the professional desktop publishing (DTP) skills needed to create high-end print and digital layouts.
Q: I have never used desktop publishing software before. Can I still join?
A: Absolutely. This course is designed specifically for those who want to learn QuarkXPress from scratch. We start with the absolute basics of the interface, moving on to document setup, typography, and image handling.
Q: How does the online training format work?
A: To make it easier for those working from home, our online Quark XPress training is delivered over two 3-hour morning sessions. This live, instructor-led format allows you to learn the software in bite-sized pieces while still having time for your daily work commitments.
Q: What kind of projects will I be able to create after this course?
A: By the end of the day, you will be able to produce professional-standard brochures, newsletters, business cards, and advertisements. You’ll also have the foundational skills needed to eventually move into more advanced projects like eBooks and interactive web layouts.
Q: Do you offer private QuarkXPress training for teams?
A: Yes. We can run a customized QuarkXPress course on your own premises for £415 (+VAT) per day for up to two people, with a small additional fee for extra delegates. This is a cost-effective way to get your whole team up to speed.
Testimonial
I did two introductory courses on Photoshop and on QuarkXPress, back to back, and came away with renewed confidence and enthusiasm which I was able to put into practice immediately in the production of a new brochure. My work is now much more effective and efficient as a result of seeing just what you can do with these software packages, and how to do it. Chris has a great coaching style, giving you an understanding of the "why" as well as the "how ". I thoroughly enjoyed both courses, and have no hesitation in recommending PPA; I am sure I will use them again.
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Course Content
What you can expect to learn on this QuarkXPress training course:
Understanding the User Interface
- The QuarkXPress Toolbox
- The Measurements Palette
- Setting QuarkXPress Application and Layout Preferences
- The Pasteboard
- Keyboard shortcuts
Creating, Opening and Saving Projects and Layouts
- What is a QuarkXPress Project?
- Working in Single Layout Mode
- Managing Multiple Layouts in a Project
- QuarkXPress Layout Setup
- Setting up the Master Pages
- Automatic Page Numbering
- Saving your Work
- Retrieving (Opening) Projects
- Adding Running Headers and Footers
Working with Graphics
- Importing Pictures and adding other Graphic Elements (boxes, lines, circles, starbursts)
- Adding Picture Boxes
- Modifying Picture Boxes
- Understanding the Difference between pixel-based (bitmap) and Vector Graphics
- Maintaining Image Quality – Avoiding the “Jaggies”
- Using Rectangular, Elliptical and Polygonal Boxes as containers for pictures
- Cropping, Sizing & Scaling Images
- Fitting Pictures to Boxes
- Wrapping Text Around Boxes & Graphics
- Moving & Transforming Boxes & Graphics
- Reshaping Boxes
- Framing Boxes (borders)
Formatting & Editing Text
- Adding Type to a Page with the Type Content Tool
- Importing Text created in other applications into a QuarkXPress Layout
- Formatting & Editing Text (continued)
- Modifying Text Box Attributes
- Formatting Text
- Spell Checking, Search & Replace
- Linking and Unlinking Text Boxes
- Setting Tabs
- Drop Caps and Bullets
Colour Issues
- Understanding Colour Models: CMYK, RGB, Pantone, etc
- Applying, Editing and Creating Colours
- Using Pantone and Other Spot Colour Matching Standards
- Converting Spot Colours to Process CMYK Colours
- Working with the Colours Palette
- Adding Colour Blends
Printing & Typesetting Terminology Explained
- Choosing and Using Typefaces Effectively
- Understanding Leading, Kerning, Tracking etc.
- Typesetting for maximum readability
Working with Tables
Inserting a Table in a QuarkXPress Layout
- Adding Text to a Table
- Adding Pictures to a Table
- Formatting Text in Tables
- Merging & Splitting Table Cells
- Inserting/Deleting Rows & Columns
- Setting the Grid & Border Properties
Printing & Output
- Print Options
- Send a Document to an External Print Provider using Collect for Output
- PDF Output Options
- Some Common Output Problems explained – Missing Fonts and Missing/Modified Pictures
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