InDesign Interactive Course
InDesign Interactive Course
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.
ACP Trainers
Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert
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 |
| 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 |
Course Dates
24-25th Feb 27 (Wed-Thu)
29-30th Apr 27 (Thu-Fri)
17-18th Jun 27 (Thu-Fri)
Course Outline
Interactivity in InDesign
Comparing print and digital layouts
Understanding interactivity support
Structuring layouts for interaction
Planning navigation and flow
Navigation and Links
Creating hyperlinks
Designing button-based navigation
Combining navigation with parent pages
Customising button states
Interactive Forms
Adding form fields
Styling and aligning elements
Setting tab order, tooltips and naming conventions
Assigning actions
Testing form behaviour
Accessibility Basics for Interactive PDFs
Adding alt text
Structuring reading order
Tagging interactive elements
Export for Interactive PDFs
Choosing export settings
Checking feature support
Troubleshooting exports
Animation Fundamentals
Exploring the Animation panel
Selecting key elements for animation
Previewing animation sequences
Combining text and graphics
Refining motion
Timing and Sequencing
Coordinating animations
Adding delays and overlaps
Developing visual storytelling
Testing playback
Multi-State Objects (MSOs)
Working with multi-state objects
Designing interactive panels
Controlling MSOs with buttons
Previewing and exporting MSOs
Video and Audio Integration
Placing media
Playback options
Triggering playback
Performance and file size
Motion Paths and Triggers
Drawing and editing motion paths
Adjusting easing and duration
Triggering animations with buttons
Integrating with MSOs
Interactivity and Animation
Combining interactive elements
Managing structure and naming
Refining timing and transitions
Exporting and reviewing
Publishing and Testing
Exporting to Publish Online and Interactive PDF
Configuring Publish Online settings
Troubleshooting issues
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on InDesign Interactive 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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