InDesign Intro Course
InDesign Intro Course
In this Introduction to Adobe InDesign training course, you will gain an excellent foundation in working with text, images and a variety of layouts. You will learn how to design pages with precision.
Explore the powerful tools and features of Adobe InDesign to design brochures, flyers, magazines, and more. Discover how to export your designs as high-quality PDF files for print or digital distribution.
This course will give you the skills to bring your creative ideas to life with Adobe InDesign.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Navigate the InDesign interface with confidence
- Format text efficiently with reusable styles
- Place, edit and enhance images in layouts
- Build clean, consistent layouts with precision
- Export and share projects across platforms
If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You need no previous experience to attend this course.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for designers, marketers, publishers and anyone who needs to create professional layouts for print or digital. No prior InDesign experience required.
ACP Trainers
Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-25th Jun 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £549.00 | £150.00 | £399.00 + VAT | |
| 6-7th Jul 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £120.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 22-23rd Jul 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 12-13th Aug 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 20-21st Aug 26 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 7-8th Sep 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 28-29th Sep 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 7-8th Oct 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 12-13th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 27-28th Oct 26 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 16-17th Nov 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 8-9th Dec 26 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 16-17th Dec 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 4-5th Jan 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 21-22nd Jan 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Feb 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 15-16th Feb 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Mar 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 15-16th Mar 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 30-31st Mar 27 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-25th Jun 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £549.00 | £150.00 | £399.00 + VAT | |
| 22-23rd Jul 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 20-21st Aug 26 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 28-29th Sep 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 12-13th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 16-17th Nov 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 16-17th Dec 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 21-22nd Jan 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 15-16th Feb 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 15-16th Mar 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 15-16th Apr 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 17-18th May 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 7-8th Jun 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7th Jul 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £120.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 12-13th Aug 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 7-8th Sep 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 7-8th Oct 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 27-28th Oct 26 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 8-9th Dec 26 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 4-5th Jan 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Feb 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Mar 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 30-31st Mar 27 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th Apr 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 24-25th May 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
24-25th Jun 26 (Wed-Thu)
6-7th Jul 26 (Mon-Tue)
22-23rd Jul 26 (Wed-Thu)
12-13th Aug 26 (Wed-Thu)
20-21st Aug 26 (Thu-Fri)
7-8th Sep 26 (Mon-Tue)
28-29th Sep 26 (Mon-Tue)
7-8th Oct 26 (Wed-Thu)
12-13th Oct 26 (Mon-Tue)
27-28th Oct 26 (Tue-Wed)
16-17th Nov 26 (Mon-Tue)
8-9th Dec 26 (Tue-Wed)
16-17th Dec 26 (Wed-Thu)
4-5th Jan 27 (Mon-Tue)
21-22nd Jan 27 (Thu-Fri)
1-2nd Feb 27 (Mon-Tue)
15-16th Feb 27 (Mon-Tue)
1-2nd Mar 27 (Mon-Tue)
15-16th Mar 27 (Mon-Tue)
30-31st Mar 27 (Tue-Wed)
15-16th Apr 27 (Thu-Fri)
26-27th Apr 27 (Mon-Tue)
17-18th May 27 (Mon-Tue)
24-25th May 27 (Mon-Tue)
7-8th Jun 27 (Mon-Tue)
Course Outline
Getting Started with InDesign
Placing InDesign in the design workflow
Navigating the interface and customising workspaces
Opening and editing existing documents
Setting up new documents for print, web, and mobile
Typography and Text Design
Adding and formatting text
Importing text from Word and RTF files
Creating and managing reusable type styles
Editing efficiently with multilingual spell-check, Find/Change, and Story Editor
Managing overset text
Images and Visual Elements
Placing images and graphics from multiple formats
Scaling, fitting, cropping, and transforming images and graphics
Tracking image resolution and links
Wrapping text around images and graphics
Generating original images from text prompts
Reframing images with Generative Expand
Generating Effects and AI-Enhanced Imagery
Colour and Design
Creating and saving swatches
Understanding RGB vs CMYK colours
Extracting colour themes from images
Creating and applying gradients
Applying transparency to text and images
Enhancing designs with drop shadows and other visual effects
Layout Essentials
Using rulers, guides, and smart guides
Aligning and transforming objects
Organising with layers
Standardising layouts with Parent pages
Adding automated page numbering
Managing multiple pages
Flowing text across columns and pages
Creative Cloud Libraries
Building reusable libraries of colours, graphics, and text styles
Sharing assets across InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Streamlining teamwork with Creative Cloud Libraries
Exporting and Publishing
Creating print-ready PDFs with preflight checks
Exporting JPGs, PNGs, and PDFs for web and social media
Publishing documents online for easy sharing and presentation
Collaborating with Share for Review
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on InDesign Intro often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
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
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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