Course Code: AID01

Introduction to Adobe InDesign

This one day beginners InDesign course covers everything you need to know to be able to create all types of documents with the application. Learn online or come to our London Studios. InDesign is Adobe’s industry standard solution for designers, publishers and marketers who need to produce attractive single and multi-page documents. Our introductory course is aimed at those with little or no existing experience of using the application. However, by the end of the course you will be able to create documents and prepare them for print or export as a .pdf. On this course you will learn professional page layout, text formatting, colour and typography management, incorporating graphics, applying effects and more. View course dates and booking form.

Outcomes

Completing this Adobe InDesign course will enable you to do the following and more:


  • Format Text
  • Use Colours and Swatches
  • Understand professional design considerations
  • Create single and multi-page InDesign documents
  • Create effective page layouts
  • Prepare documents for commercial print
  • Create complex Acrobat PDF files
  • Design a magazine cover

Contents

  • Managing the Adobe InDesign Environment
  • Designing Documents
  • Managing and Formatting Text
  • Typography
  • Format Characters
  • Working with Objects
  • Colour Management: Process or Spot
  • Colour Systems and Profiles
  • Utilising Colours and Swatches
  • Managing Transparency
  • Graphics
  • Effects
  • Preflight and Packaging
  • Creating Acrobat PDF File

Requirements

This introductory course is perfect for anyone just starting out with the software. No prior knowledge of Adobe InDesign is required; only basic PC or Mac skills. If you already have a basic grasp of Adobe InDesign, then you may prefer to take our Intermediate Adobe InDesign course. We also offer an Advanced Adobe InDesign short course. Alternatively, you can also book a one-to-one training session with one of our highly experienced, Adobe certified expert tutors.


Delivery

We run classroom based courses at our London studios. We also offer this course in live online format for you to participate remotely. Whichever mode you choose you can be assured that you will receive the same engaging, interactive training. Private training is also available.


CLASSROOM COURSES

Book a classroom place

These courses are delivered at our London studios. You do not need to bring anything with you as all equipment is provided. You can choose to use Windows or Mac when you book.

 

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ONLINE COURSES

Book an online place

These courses are delivered live online. To participate you will need a reliable broadband internet connection and a copy of the software already installed on your computer.

 

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PRIVATE TRAINING

Book private, bespoke training

We offer this course in a range of private and fully bespoke formats including: one-to-one training, private groups and on-site at your premises. Contact us with your requirements.

 

Any questions?

If you have any questions about our Adobe InDesign Introduction course please send us a message using our contact page and we will reply to you as soon as possible – or call us on 0203 3974567.

 

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