Canva Design Basics Course

Create social media graphics, documents and video content quickly and confidently with Canva.

A practical one-day course covering design, print, social media and AI-powered tools.

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Canva Design Basics course

Canva Design Basics Course

Canva Design Basics Course

Create professional graphics, documents, social media content and video quickly and confidently with Canva on this practical one-day course. You'll learn the interface and template library, design considerations for print versus social media, how to crop and edit images, work with type and grids, add creative effects, create documents for print, explore Canva's AI tools including Magic Write, Magic Edit and Magic Design, and edit and export video content.

Suitable for complete beginners and ideal for anyone in marketing, comms or running a small business.
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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Navigate the Canva interface and core tools
  • icon Create professional graphics for any format
  • icon Work with type, images and creative effects
  • icon Design assets for social media and print
  • icon Use Canva's AI tools to speed up your workflow

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

We'll be using the Pro version of Canva for this course. You need no previous experience to attend this class.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for marketers, social media managers, small business owners and comms professionals who need to create professional graphics, documents and video quickly. No prior Canva experience required.

Our Expert Team
Expert Trainers

Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
17th Jun 26 Wed Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
14th Aug 26 Fri London Islington Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
15th Sep 26 Tue Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
23rd Oct 26 Fri London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
27th Nov 26 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
14th Aug 26 Fri London Islington Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
23rd Oct 26 Fri London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
17th Jun 26 Wed Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
15th Sep 26 Tue Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
27th Nov 26 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one to one session with an expert.

We can deliver the course at our centre, live online or at your choice of venue.

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Course Dates

17th Jun 26 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT
14th Aug 26 (Fri)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £20.00

You Pay: £379.00 + VAT
15th Sep 26 (Tue)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
23rd Oct 26 (Fri)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
27th Nov 26 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Canva Essentials

  • Exploring and understanding the Canva Interface
  • Using Templates to create a project quickly
2

Design Considerations

  • Different considerations for Print and Social Media
  • Canva Free vs Canva Pro
3

Creating Assets for Social Media

  • Cropping and editing images
  • Working with type
  • Using grids and guides for accurate placement
  • Adding creative image effects
  • Understanding Vector and bitmap graphics
4

Creating Documents for Print

  • Creating a document
  • Sizing and resizing documents
  • Uploading assets
  • Positioning and Layers
  • Adding and manipulating text
  • Applying Brand Guidelines in Canva
  • Sharing and Exporting your Work
  • Commenting and Feedback
5

Explore Canva's AI tools with Magic Studio

  • Generating Text with Magic Write
  • Translating in Canva
  • Transform images with Magic Edit
  • Using Magic Design to Kickstart Creativity
6

Video Editing in Canva

  • Working with Video Templates
  • Understanding the Video Timeline
  • Adding Animated Titles
  • Creating smooth transitions between clips
  • Adding Sound and Graphics to your Video

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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