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Adobe InDesign: Essentials
Duration: 2-Day
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Training Formats: Public Classroom, Public Online, Private Course
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Learn how to design incredibly polished magazines, professional newsletters, and dynamic PDFs with ease.
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01 · PUBLIC COURSE
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Course Overview
Introduction
Our Adobe InDesign Essentials training course introduces you to InDesign’s powerful layout capabilities, guiding you through essential tools for creating visually engaging documents. From mastering page layouts and text formatting to combining images and graphics, you’ll learn the skills to turn your ideas into high-quality publications. Perfect for bringing creativity to personal projects or adding value to your workplace, this course unlocks the potential of InDesign to elevate you or your teams designs.
Course objectives
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Create polished PDFs, professional magazines, newsletters, and visually engaging layouts.
- Confidently navigate InDesign’s interface and customise your workspace for efficiency.
- Set up pages and layouts with guides, grids, and master pages for a cohesive design.
- Format and manage text with frames, styles, and formatting techniques.
- Import and integrate images seamlessly, blending text and visuals effectively.
- Export your designs for high-quality print and digital formats, ready for professional use.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners who want to develop strong foundational skills in Adobe InDesign.
- Self-taught users seeking structured, hands-on training to ensure best practise.
- Teams looking to enhance their ability to create cohesive documents, PDFs and Newsletters whether for internal use or client presentations.
Prerequisites: Basic PC and Windows skills are required; no prior experience with Adobe InDesign is necessary.
Full course outline
Getting Started with InDesign
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Introduction to the interface, panels, and tools
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Setting up new documents with presets, rulers, guides, and grids
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Understanding pages, spreads, and master pages
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Navigating multi-page documents with ease
Building Page Layouts
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Creating and using text and graphic frames
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Threading text across multiple frames
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Working with page numbering and sections
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Aligning and distributing objects for clean layouts
Working with Text
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Importing, placing, and editing text
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Character and paragraph formatting basics
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Using the Story Editor, spellcheck, and baseline grids
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Creating and applying paragraph and character styles
Designing with Graphics
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Importing and managing images and links
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Fitting graphics into frames
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Using clipping paths and transparency effects
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Combining text, shapes, and images for impact
Colour and Effects
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Applying colours, gradients, and swatches
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Managing colour libraries and mixed inks
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Using shapes and lines to enhance design elements
Tables and Structured Content
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Creating and formatting tables
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Managing headers, footers, and flowing tables across pages
Output and Publishing
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Exporting to PDF and other formats for print and digital
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Pre-flighting and packaging files for professional output
Reflections & Planning
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Recap of core InDesign techniques
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Discussion on applying InDesign to your own work projects
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Next steps for building confidence and exploring advanced features
Public scheduled courses
Choose a scheduled session below if public dates are available for this course. If there isn’t a suitable date, or you’d like a private session for your team, send us an enquiry.
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05 November2 days, 09:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT
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12 November2 days, 09:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT
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TRAINING LOCATIONS
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We offer scheduled public courses in selected locations and private training at your workplace. Check the dates on this page for this course’s current availability.
Training at your workplace: for private groups, we can deliver at your premises across the UK and discuss international options. Ask us about onsite training →
Questions before you book?
Practical answers about course formats, group sizes and what to expect.
What’s included in the training?
Sessions are led by a trainer and designed to be practical, with opportunities to ask questions. Course materials and certificates are provided where applicable; we’ll confirm the exact arrangements when you book.
How many people do you recommend for a private course?
For hands-on training, we usually recommend a small group so everyone can practise and get support. Around 8–10 people is often a good starting point, but we’ll advise based on the subject and your goals.
Can you tailor the course to our team?
Yes. Tell us what your team already knows and what they need to achieve, and we can discuss a private course built around those priorities.
Do you offer public and private courses?
It depends on the course. Public dates are shown on this page when available; we can discuss private training even if no public session is scheduled.
Can we train online or at our premises?
Yes, many courses can be delivered live online or privately at your workplace. We can also discuss venue-based training for your group.
What if I’m unsure about the right level?
Tell us about your current experience and what you want to learn. We’ll help you choose a suitable course or plan a session for your team.
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