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InDesign Interactive Course

Create interactive eBooks, magazines and PDFs with Adobe InDesign on this two-day course.

Ideal for designers moving from print into digital publishing and interactive media.

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InDesign Interactive course

InDesign Interactive Course

InDesign Interactive Course

Create interactive eBooks, magazines and digital PDFs with Adobe InDesign on this two-day specialist course for print designers moving into digital publishing. Expert-led, you will learn how to compare print and digital layouts, plan and structure content for interactive output, build button-based navigation and hyperlinks, create interactive forms with data fields, add animations, video, audio and multimedia elements using the Media panel, and publish and share your interactive content online via Adobe Publish Online and exported PDFs.

Two Days

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Plan and structure layouts for interactive output
  • Build button-based navigation and hyperlinks
  • Create interactive forms for digital documents
  • Add animations, video and multimedia elements
  • Publish and share interactive content online

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

You'll need to attend our InDesign Intro course or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.

Who is this course for?

For InDesign users who work in print and want to extend their skills into interactive digital publishing. Requires our InDesign Introduction course or equivalent knowledge.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
24-25th Feb 27 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
29-30th Apr 27 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
17-18th Jun 27 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
24-25th Feb 27 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
29-30th Apr 27 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
17-18th Jun 27 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

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Course Dates

24-25th Feb 27 (Wed-Thu)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

29-30th Apr 27 (Thu-Fri)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

17-18th Jun 27 (Thu-Fri)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Interactivity in InDesign

Comparing print and digital layouts

Understanding interactivity support

Structuring layouts for interaction

Planning navigation and flow

2

Navigation and Links

Creating hyperlinks

Designing button-based navigation

Combining navigation with parent pages

Customising button states

3

Interactive Forms

Adding form fields

Styling and aligning elements

Setting tab order, tooltips and naming conventions

Assigning actions

Testing form behaviour

4

Accessibility Basics for Interactive PDFs

Adding alt text

Structuring reading order

Tagging interactive elements

5

Export for Interactive PDFs

Choosing export settings

Checking feature support

Troubleshooting exports

6

Animation Fundamentals

Exploring the Animation panel

Selecting key elements for animation

Previewing animation sequences

Combining text and graphics

Refining motion

7

Timing and Sequencing

Coordinating animations

Adding delays and overlaps

Developing visual storytelling

Testing playback

8

Multi-State Objects (MSOs)

Working with multi-state objects

Designing interactive panels

Controlling MSOs with buttons

Previewing and exporting MSOs

9

Video and Audio Integration

Placing media

Playback options

Triggering playback

Performance and file size

10

Motion Paths and Triggers

Drawing and editing motion paths

Adjusting easing and duration

Triggering animations with buttons

Integrating with MSOs

11

Interactivity and Animation

Combining interactive elements

Managing structure and naming

Refining timing and transitions

Exporting and reviewing

12

Publishing and Testing

Exporting to Publish Online and Interactive PDF

Configuring Publish Online settings

Troubleshooting issues

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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